Name the type of forests found in the western part of the Western Ghats. Give two reasons why these forests are so named.
Tropical Evergreen forests are found in the western part of the Western Ghats. They are named so because they remain green throughout the year as they do not have any particular season to shed their leaves and also because they grow in the regions receiving rainfall of more than 250 cm.
Name two states in which well irrigation is widely used. Mention one advantage of well irrigation in India.
What grade of iron-ore is mostly mined in India ? Name two leading iron-ore producing states.
Name the leading producer of manganese in India. Name two important industrial uses of manganese.