Give one important use of the following types of trees:
i. Sundari
ii. Sandalwood
iii. Rosewood
Name the natural vegetation largely found in the following regions:
i. The delta of the Ganga river.
ii. The windward side of the Western Ghats
iii.The Deccan Plateau
State two reasons why tank irrigation is popular in South India.
i. South India does not have perennial rivers and hence the tanks form an important source of irrigation.
ii. It is difficult to dig wells in the region due to the presence of stony grounds. Tanks can easily be made by collecting rainwater in hollow depressions.
Give one geographical reason for each of the following statements:
i. Irrigation is necessary despite the monsoon.
ii. The drip method of irrigation is the best among all modern methods of irrigation.
iii.Canal irrigation leads to the ground around it becoming unproductive.
Which state is the leading producer of the following minerals?
i. Coal
ii. Oil
iii. Manganese