“The promotion of the use of non-conventional sources of energy in India is the need of the hour.” Support the statement.

“Many of the modern towns in India were developed during the period of British domination.” Substantiate the statement. 

“The urban waste should be properly treated as a resource for various needs of mankind.” Explain the values that can help in changing the urban waste into resources.

What is ‘demographic cycle’ ? Describe three stages of ‘demographic transition theory’.

Differentiate between Nomadic herding and commercial livestock rearing, stating any five points of distinction.

What is ‘tourism’ ? Analyse any four tourist attractions in the world. 

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“The Suez and the Panama canals are two vital man-made navigation canals which serve as gateways of commerce for both the eastern and western worlds.” In the light of this statement explain the economic significance of these two canals. 

Five Geographical features shown on the given political outline map of the World as 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 marked near them :

(A) The country with lowest density of population in Asia.

(B) An area of nomadic herding.

(C) A major sea port.

(D) An Internatinal airport

(E) A mega city

Explain why the causes of male and female migration are different in India. Find out the environmental consequences of migration. 

“ ‘Erratic monsoon’ and ‘Indebtedness’ are the major problems of Indian agriculture.” Suggest and explain the measures to overcome these problems.