Electricity is one of the greatest inventions of all times. It is mostly generated by using coal, natural gas and petroleum, which are exhaustible resources. Can you imagine the human society without electricity? This may happen in future, when all energy resources will be exhausted. Explain the values that can change this possible dark scenario.
Define the term ‘commercial livestock rearing’. Explain its any four characteristics.
Commercial livestock rearing is more organized and capital intensive. Commercial livestock rearing is essentially associated with western cultures and is practiced on permanent ranches. This is a specialized activity in which only one type of animal is reared.
Characteristics :
(i)Associated with western cultures.
(ii)The number of animals in the pastures is kept according to the carrying capacity of the pasture.
(iii)Only one type of animal is reared.
(iv)Rearing of animals in ranching is organized on a scientific basis.
What is medical tourism ? Explain the scope of medical services for overseas patients in India.
Which is the longest trans-continental railway of North America ? Describe its any four features.
Define the term ‘growth of population’. Describe the third (III) phase of growth of population in India.
Explain the importance of foodgrains in the Indian agricultural economy. Describe any three characteristics of rice cultivation.
‘‘Indian railways brought people of diverse cultures together.’’ Support this statement with suitable examples.