Name 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.
Name and define two important by-products of the sugar industry.
Two important by products of sugar industry are :
Molasses: It is a kind of dark brown syrup that drains from sugar during the process of manufacture. It is used to produce industrial alcohol, fertilizer, rum etc.
Bagasse: It is the rejected cane left after being crushed. It is mainly Used for manufacturing paper, fibre board etc.
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 ?