Long Answer TypeDescribe any five characteristics of the economic activities of hunting and gathering practiced in the world.
Explain any five problems of rural settlements in the developing countries of the world.
Problems of rural settlements in the developing countries:
(i) Rural settlements in the developing countries are large in number and poorly equipped with infrastructure.
(ii) Supply of water to rural settlements in developing countries is not adequate. People in villages, particularly in mountainous and arid areas have to walk long distances to fetch drinking water.
(iii) The general absence of toilet and garbage disposal facilities cause health related problems.
(iv) The design and use of building materials of houses vary from one ecological region to another. The houses made up of mud, wood and thatch, remain susceptible to damage during heavy rains and floods, and require proper maintenance every year.
(v) Unmetalled roads and lack of modern communication network creates a unique problem. During rainy season, the settlements remain cut off and pose serious difficulties in providing emergency services.
State any three characteristics of water transport. Why is traffic far less on the Cape of Good Hope Route'? Give two reasons.
'Despite the setback, caused by the partition, Indian ports continued to grow after the independence.' Support the statement with examples.
(26.1) In the given political Outline Map of the World, the following four features are shown:
(A) A major area of Commercial livestock rearing.
(B) A major Sea Port.
(C) A major Air Port.
(D) A Mega City.
Identify these features and write their correct names on the lines marked near each feature.
(26.2) In the given political Outline Map of India, locate and label the following with appropriate symbols:
(i) The state having the smallest area.
(ii) An iron ore mine of Karnataka.
(iii) A software Technology Park located in Himachal Pradesh.
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