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.
What is medical tourism ? Explain the scope of medical services for overseas patients in India.
When medical treatment is combined with international tourism activity, It is known as medical tourism.
Scope of medical services for overseas patients in India:
(i)About 55,000 patients from U.S.A visited India in 2005 for treatment.
(ii)India has emerged as the leading country of medical tourism in the world.
(iii)World class hospitals located in metropolitan cities of India cater to patients all over the world.
(iv)Medical tourism brings abundant benefits to developing countries like 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.