Short Answer Type“There is an urgent need to conserve our mineral resources.” Explain the values needed to achieve this goal.
Long Answer TypeWhat is the meaning of density of population? Describe the four geographical factors that influence the distribution of population in the world.
How are rural settlements facing different types of problems in the developing countries ? Explain any five major problems.
Problems of rural settlements in the developing countries:
(i) Rural settlements in the developing countries are large in number and poorly equipped with infrastructure.
(ii) Supply of water to rural settlements in developing countries is not adequate. People in villages, particularly in mountainous and arid areas have to walk long distances to fetch drinking water.
(iii) The general absence of toilet and garbage disposal facilities cause health related problems.
(iv) The design and use of building materials of houses vary from one ecological region to another. The houses made up of mud, wood and thatch, remain susceptible to damage during heavy rains and floods, and require proper maintenance every year.
(v) Unmetalled roads and lack of modern communication network creates a unique problem. During rainy season, the settlements remain cut off and pose serious difficulties in providing emergency services.
What is transport? How do the factors of demand and routes affect the transport services throughout the world ? Explain with examples.
How has the ‘New Industrial Policy’ been able to maintain a sustainable growth in productivity and gainful employment? Explain.
How is the high technology industry latest generation in manufacturing activities? Explain with examples.
In the given political outline map of the world, five features A, B, C, D and E are marked. Identify these features with the help of the following information and write their correct names on its lines drawn near them :
(A) The country having the lowest population growth rate.
(B) The area of nomadic herding.
(C) The terminal station of trans-continental railway
(D) Mega City
(E) Sea Port
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