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Which country in South Asia is the largest producer of bauxite? Why is bauxite considered an important mineral?

 State two geographical requirements for the growth of cotton.

Mention two differences between shifting agriculture and plantation agriculture.

(i) Name two main varieties of coffee.

(ii) Why are the following trees commonly grown in a coffee estate?

(l) Dalap and Silver Oak

(2) Orange and Plum

 State three important aspects of the Japanese method of rice cultivation.

State two steps taken by the government to overcome the problem faced by the jute industry in India.

Mention three factors that favour the concentration of the cotton textile mills in Mumbai.

State three reasons why the woollen textile industry has not developed in India.

(i) State the importance of Electronics in Defence.

(ii) Mention one important requirement of the Electronics industry.

State two advantages of Mini Steel Plants.