How does the location of raw materials affect the location of i

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Geography

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21.

Mention any two problems of agriculture in India and explain the steps taken by the government to tackle these problems. 

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22.

With reference to sugarcane cultivation in the Philipines, answer the following:

a. What are the "Centrals" ?

b. How is the cane propagated ?

c. Name the main growing areas. 

d. Which ports handle the exports ?

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23.

Why is marketing important for urban areas? 

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24.

a. What are conditions necessary for the cultivation of soybean in China ?

b. What are the uses of this oilseed ? 

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25.

Suggest four measures to conserve fish.

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26.

a. Name the grade of iron ore mined in India.

b. Which two states are the leading producers of iron ore? 

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27.

What are the advantages of biogas ?

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28.

Name two remote sensing satellites that belong to India. 

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29.

How does the location of raw materials affect the location of industries ?


It affects in the following way;

i. If this raw material is taken from a far place it will certainly incur heavy carriage. As a result cost of material produced will increase. 

ii. To minimise the loss of raw materials weight it is reasonable to locate the industry somewhere near the area where these raw materials are found. 

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30.

a. Where in India is the jute textile industry concentrated ? Explain two important factors why this industry has flourished in the mentioned area. 

b. In what forms is jute exported from India?

c. Mention two problems faced by the industry. 

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