Name the two countries which are the largest trading partners of India as per economic survey report of 2011-12.
How is rainwater harvesting helped in the development of certain areas of India Explain with examples.
Rainwater harvesting is a technique whereby rainwater is stored for future use. It helps in recharging groundwater, improves the groundwater table and controls soil erosion. In various regions of India, rainwater harvesting has helped in solving the water needs of the people.
a. In Rajasthan, rainwater harvesting is practised by using covered underground tanks called Tanka. It helps save time and energy of the people, especially of women, which otherwise get wasted in fetching water.
b. In Tamil Nadu, rainwater harvesting has been made mandatory in cities. It has reduced the pressure of providing water for daily use on government authorities.
c. Many villages like Hiware–Bazar in Maharashtra carried out rainwater harvesting along with watershed management. It has helped in increasing agricultural productivity.
Study the diagram given below and answer the questions that follow:
12.1) Identify and name the steel plant shown in the diagram.
12.2) Name the mining areas which supply coal and manganese to this plant.
12.3) Which is the source of water supply to this plant?
Examine the success of watershed management programme implemented in Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh.
Explain any three ‘push’ and any two ‘pull’ factors that influence the migration of population in the world.
.“The Rhine Waterways is the world’s most heavily used inland waterway.” In the light of this statement examine the significance of this waterway.