Short Answer TypeName the two states where limestone is found. Mention two important uses of limestone.
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.
Explain the following terms :
(i) Withering
(ii) Plantation Farming
(iii) Drilling
(i) Withering: It is involved in the process of making black tea. The tea leaves are spread over shelves called withering racks and air is blown over the leaves to reduce their moisture content and to make them soft and flexible. This is called withering.
(ii) Plantation farming: It is a type of farming in which a single crop is grown on large estates which are scientifically managed. Crops are grown mainly for sale purpose. It involves large number of labourers and huge capital.
(iii) Drilling: It is a method of sowing seeds at regular interval through a bamboo shaft attached to the plough which make furrows.
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 ?
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