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
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.
Give three reasons for the conservation of water resources.
Three reasons for the conservation of water resources are:
1. Uncertainty of Rainfall: In India, rainfall is highly irregular and uncertain. At times the monsoon arrives early and sometimes it comes too late. It also does not rain uniformly in all parts of the country. In such a situation, we cannot totally depend upon rainfall and thus need to conserve water.
2. Our population is increasing at a tremendous rate which may lead to the depletion of water resources at a fast pace. Thus water needs to be conserved.
3. Most of the water in rivers and other natural resources are getting polluted. The water not only needs to be conserved but also needs to be treated to meet the demands of the people and the farmers.
Which state is the leading producer of the following minerals?
i. Coal
ii. Oil
iii. Manganese