What is thermal power ? Mention two drawbacks of thermal power.�

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Geography

Class

ICSE Class 12

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1.

Mention one similarity and one difference between India and Australia with respect to their extent and area. 

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2.

a. Which river is known as the 'Dakshin Ganga' ? Why ?


b. Name any two tributaries of this river. 

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3.

What is market gardening ? Mention any two factors that have contributed to the increasing importance of market gardening in India.

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4.

What is the difference between Agro - forestry and Commercial farm forestry ?

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5.

The average density of population in India according to 2001 census is 324 per sq. km. Explain why West Bengal has a density of 904 per sq. km whereas Arunachal Pradesh has a density of only 13 per sq. km. 

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6.

What is thermal power ? Mention two drawbacks of thermal power. 


Power generated by coal, diesal and natural gas is known as thermal power. 

Drawback:

i. It causes pollution 

ii. It is exhaustible 

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7.

Name the raw materials used in the manufacture of synthetic fibres. State two advantages of synthetic fibres. 

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8.

a. What are the two terminal town of the G.T. Roads ?

b. Mention two disadvantages of road transport.

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9.

State any two factors that have contributed to the development of the Mumbai - Pune industrial region. 

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10.

i. What is the difference between a 'burst and a break' in the monsoons?

ii. Explain why rainfall decreases eastwards in peninsular India and westwards in the northern plains of India.  

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