Name the two states where limestone is found. Mention two important uses of limestone.
Mention any two problems of agriculture in India.
Two problems of agriculture in India are :
i. Land holdings are small due to farm fragmentation.
ii. Farmers are poor and not educated so cannot afford modem technology and implements.
With reference to the cultivation of coffee in Southern India
(i) Name the two varieties of coffee plants grown on commercial scale.
(ii) Why are coffee estates inter-planted with orange trees, cardamom and pepper vines ?
(iii) Name one state where coffee is grown extensively.
With reference to the cotton textile industry :
(i) Which is the country’s most important manufacturing center ?
(ii) State two geographical reasons for its importance.
Which iron and steel industry of India is located away from the main coal areas ? What is the main source of energy in the absence of coal ?