With reference to cotton cultivation answer the following :

i. What are the geographical requirement for the crop ?

ii. Mention two problems faced by the cotton cultivators. 

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The Kerala coast is the most intensely fished area of India. What makes this possible ? Mention two reasons to explain the above fact. 

i. Name two ports on the western coast that export iron -ore.

ii. Why is iron - ore considered to be the most important mineral of modern times ?

With reference to bauxite production in India, answer the following questions :

i. Name the two industries that use bauxite.

ii. Name the two main bauxite producing states. 

Give two reasons to explain each of the following :

i. There is an absence of rainfall network in the North East States of India. 


ii. Pipelines are a convenient means of transportation.

i. Define Density of Roads. 

ii. Why is the Density of Roads very high in Kerala and Tamil Nadu ?

Give an account of Chennai port with reference to its Hinterland, its chief imports and exports and its problems.

i. Name two major industrial regions, one on the East Coast and one on the West Coast of India. 

ii. For each region, name two important industrial centres. 

iii. For any one of the regions named, explain the geographical factors that have led to its development. 

i. What led to the negative growth rate in foreign tourist arrivals from the year 2001 ?

ii. Explain how tourism is responsible for generating employment.

What was the main cause of rapid progress in the synthetic fiber industry ? Name two synthetic fibre producing centres.