Short Answer TypeName 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.
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.
Long Answer TypeExplain any three ‘push’ and any two ‘pull’ factors that influence the migration of population in the world.
Explain the importance of ‘communication services’ in the world.
Communication services (CS) are means by which information is transferred from one place to the other. It involves the transmission of words, messages, facts and ideas.
a. Economical: Communication services help obtain information from all markets so the producer can decide on what and how much to produce and where to sell. The same is applicable to buyers also. It boosts international trade.
b. Social: It has brought people from various parts of the world closer to each other. By interacting with one another, people also develop an understanding of each other’s culture. Exchange of values and ideas has taken the world to the next stage of human development.
c. Strategic: Communication services play an essential role in the defence of the country in emergencies like war.
d. Developmental: Communication services help in the exchange of ideas leading to developments in research. They accelerate research and development.
e. Disaster management: These services are very useful in disasters such as earthquakes and storms to give early alerts to people and in coordinating among rescue teams.
Thus, communication services are important for the overall development of mankind.
.“The Rhine Waterways is the world’s most heavily used inland waterway.” In the light of this statement examine the significance of this waterway.
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