Short Answer TypeWhich are the three cropping seasons in India? Explain one characteristic of each.
The three cropping session in the India are:
(i)Rabi
(ii)Kharif
(iii) Zaid Rabi
The characteristics:
i. The kharif season largely coincides with Southwest Monsoon under which the cultivation of tropical crops such as rice, cotton, jute, jowar, bajra and tur is possible.
ii. The rabi season begins with the onset of winter in October-November and ends in March-April. The low temperature conditions during this season facilitate the cultivation of temperate and subtropical crops such as wheat, gram and mustard.
iii. Zaid is a short duration summer cropping season beginning after harvesting of rabi crops.
‘‘The concept of development cannot be restricted to the economic sphere alone.’’ What values can convert this concept of development into sustainable development? Explain.
Long Answer TypeName the shipping canal that connects Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea. Describe its any four features.
Distinguish between ports and harbours. Why are sea ports known as gateways of international trade? Explain.
In the given political outline map of the World, five features have been shown by A, B, C, D and E. Identify these features with the help of the information given below and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them:
A. An industrial region
B. A terminal station of railway
C. A major airport
D. A major sea port
E. A mega city
‘‘An important aspect of population growth in India is the growth of its adolescents.’’ Support this statement with suitable arguments.
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