Short Answer Type‘‘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.
Port: Is the entire area on the sea coast with dock facility for loading and unloading of cargo. It includes administrative blocks, ware houses, custom office and transport facilities etc.
Harbour: is partially enclosed part of the sea coast providing shelter to the ships. It can be natural or manmade e.g. creek, estuary, or sea inlet.
Port as gateways of international Trade:
(i) Ports handle cargo and passenger traffic
(ii) Ports are handling large volumes of domestic as well as overseas trade.
(iii) Port provides a corridor between its hinterland and the rest of the world for international trade.
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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