Which country in South Asia is the largest producer of bauxite? Why is bauxite considered an important mineral?
(i) Name two main varieties of coffee.
(ii) Why are the following trees commonly grown in a coffee estate?
(l) Dalap and Silver Oak
(2) Orange and Plum
State two steps taken by the government to overcome the problem faced by the jute industry in India.
Mention three factors that favour the concentration of the cotton textile mills in Mumbai.
State three reasons why the woollen textile industry has not developed in India.
i. Shortage of raw wool - India does not produce sufficient quantity of fine quality raw wool.
ii. Lack of Market - Most part of India have tropical and sub-tropical climate which restricts the demand for wollen clothes.
iii. Lack of Modern equipment - Most of the equipment in wollen textile industry is obsolete and outdated.
(i) State the importance of Electronics in Defence.
(ii) Mention one important requirement of the Electronics industry.