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.
Which is the longest trans-continental railway of North America ? Describe its any four features.
The longest trans-continental railway of North America is Trans – Canadian Railway .
Features of Trans-Canadian Railway :
(i)It is 7,000 km long rail-line .
(ii)It runs from Halifax in the east to Vancouver on the pacific.
(iii) It connects Quebec- Montreal Industrial Region with the wheat belt of the Prairie region and the coniferous forest region in the north .
(iv) This line is the economic artery of Canada. Wheat and meat are the important exports on the route.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.