31.

Distinguish between intensive commercial farming and extensive commercial farming. 

With reference to rice cultivation, answer the following questions:

i. Name two leading rice producing states in the country.

ii. Give two advantages of growing rice in nurseries.

i. Name two states where coffee plantations are found.

ii What conditions of soil and climate are favourable for the cultivation of coffee?

Explain the following in brief:

i. Retting

ii. Ginning

iii.Broadcasting

Name any two large sugar producing states, one each in north and south India. 

Name one agro based industry based in the following industrial sectors:

i. Ahmedabad

ii. Mysore

State three favourable conditions responsible for the growth of the jute industry in west Bengal.

Give geographical reasons for the following:

i. The woollen industry is a localised industry in India.

ii. It is necessary to crush sugarcane within 24 hours of harvesting.

iii. Sericulture flourished in Karnataka.

i. What is the significance of the electronic industry in recent times?

ii Name two cities that have leading Software Companies.

Name the steel plants that were set up with the Russian collaboration.