Name the type of forests found in the western part of the Western Ghats. Give two reasons why these forests are so named.
Name two states in which well irrigation is widely used. Mention one advantage of well irrigation in India.
Give three reasons to justify the need to conserve water.
We need to conserve water because :
i. Monsoon rain is unevenly distributed.
ii. Because of over-exploitation the water table has lowered down.
iii. Scarcity of water is caused by pollution of water by domestic and industrial usage. Conservation of water is required.
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.