The natural vegetation in India is classified on the basis of its rainfall and climatic conditions . Mention any four types of vegetation and their areas of growth. 

Floods and droughts occur regularly in India. Discuss any two measures taken to solve these climatic hazards. 

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How are the Bhabar plains different from the Terai region ?

What are cold waves ? Where do they occur and what causes their occurrence ?

i. What is meant by the growth rate of populations ? How is it calculated ?

ii. Discuss any two reasons for the difference in the growth rate of population between the southern states and the states of the northern plains in India.

Name three types of rural settlements found in India. Give two Characteristics features of each type. 

Explain with specific examples of regions affected, the dangers and problems of over - watering in India. 

Discuss four modern inputs that have helped to improve agriculture in India and explain how they have contributed to better yields. 

i. Name one main food - grain grown in the Kharif seasons and one grown in the Rabi seasons in India. 

ii. For each crop mentioned in (i) above, state the conditions of climate, soil and an important area where it is cultivated. 

i. Name the State which is the largest producers of coconuts in India. 

ii. What are the geographical conditions required for the growth of coconuts in India ?

iii. Mention four uses of coconut.