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
Mention two advantages that surface wells have over inundation canals.
Surface wells can be constructed at a very low cost while the construction of inundation canals from the rivers is not within the reach of poor farmers. Secondly, wells could be used even during summers. Inundation canals can be used only during the time of floods.
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