Minerals and Energy Resources — Geography STD 10 — Question

The woollen industry is not as well developed as the cotton textile industry in India.
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The woollen industry is mainly located in North India.

Where is Mulberry and Non-mulberry silk produced?

What are the various raw materials used for iron and steel industry and state their uses.

State the advantages and disadvantages of inundation canals.

Mention any two features of plantation farming stating two examples.

In what way does the cotton industry contribute to the economy of India? Mention any three relevant factors.

(i) Which is the biggest country of South Asia with regard to area?
(ii) Name the largest country with regards to its population.

State any two disadvantages of petroleum energy.

Explain with an example how you will implement "recycling" method of waste management?

The Chipko movement was a non-violent agitation in 1973 that was aimed at protection and conservation of trees, but, perhaps, it is best remembered for the collective mobilisation of women for the cause of preserving forests, which also brought about a change in attitude regarding their own status in society. The original Chipkoandolan dates back to the 18th century and was started by Rajasthan's Bishnoi community. The incident has been etched in the annals of history for the sacrifice of a group of villagers, who led by a lady named Amrita Devi, laid down their lives while protecting trees from being felled on the orders of then King of Jodhpur. After this incident, the king, in a royal decree, banned cutting of trees in all Bishnoi villages.
(a) The Chipko movement was a non-violent agitation aimed at protection and conservation of trees. Name any other such movements.
(b) What is the achievement of Chipko Movement?
(c) Name prominent activists in this movement in India.