Give a reason for each of the following:
i. Vishakhapatnam is a leading center for ship building.
ii. Mini steel plants cause less pollution than integrated steel plants.
iii.The electronic industry has made an impact on both entertainment and education.
Name a manufacturing sector for each of the following industries:
i. Engine for MIG aircraft
ii. Diesel locomotives
iii.Software
Why is road transport in India considered more useful than rail transport? State two reasons in support of your answer.
How does waste accumulation affect the environment?
Accumulated waste easily becomes the breeding ground of mosquitoes, houseflies, rodents etc which can lead to the spread of many diseases like dengue, malaria, plague etc. Further, during the rainy season, wastes may flow down into the river or a small stream and pollute it with plastics and other waste materials. When this water is consumed by human beings, it can cause various diseases.
On the outline map of India provided:
(a) Draw, name and number the Standard Meridian.
(b) Label the river Yamuna.
(c) Shade and label the Gulf of Khambhat.
(d) Mark and name the Nathu-La Pass.
(e) Mark and name the Karakoram Range.
(f) Shade and name a sparsely populated State in Northeast India.
(g) Shade a region with lateriate soil in Eastern India.
(h) Mark with a dot and name Vishakhapatnam.
(i) Mark and name the winds that bring rain to West Bengal in summer.
(j) Print S on the iron mines in Singhbhum.