Long Answer TypeDescribe any five characteristics of the economic activities of hunting and gathering practiced in the world.
Characteristics of hunting and gathering
(i) These are carried out at different levels with different orientations.
(ii) This is practised in regions with harsh climatic conditions
(iii) It often involves primitive societies, who extract, both plants and animals to satisfy their needs for food, shelter and clothing.
(iv) This type of activity requires a small amount of capital investment and operates at very low level of technology.
(v) The yield per person is very low and little or no surplus is produced.
Explain any five problems of rural settlements in the developing countries of the world.
State any three characteristics of water transport. Why is traffic far less on the Cape of Good Hope Route'? Give two reasons.
'Despite the setback, caused by the partition, Indian ports continued to grow after the independence.' Support the statement with examples.
(26.1) In the given political Outline Map of the World, the following four features are shown:
(A) A major area of Commercial livestock rearing.
(B) A major Sea Port.
(C) A major Air Port.
(D) A Mega City.
Identify these features and write their correct names on the lines marked near each feature.
(26.2) In the given political Outline Map of India, locate and label the following with appropriate symbols:
(i) The state having the smallest area.
(ii) An iron ore mine of Karnataka.
(iii) A software Technology Park located in Himachal Pradesh.
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