ch - 8 Agriculture in India — Geography STD 10 — Question

Why Black Soils are also called ‘Black Cotton Soil’?

How this industry plays a vital role in improvement of rural economy?

Name the source from where Western Himalayas gets its rainfall.

The loose rock material, together with humus, forming the uppermost layer of the earth's crust and serving a source of food and moisture for plants.

Canal irrigation leads to the ground around it becoming unproductive.

What do you mean by manufacturing industries?

What makes Khadi and Handloom sector of the textile still very important even in this modem large scale industrial era? Give reasons to substantiate your answer?
Or
Give two reasons to explain why cottage industries are important for India’s economy.
Or
The “Khadi and Handloom sectors of the textile industry cannot be ignored.” Give two reasons to justify this statement.
Or
Give one reason why handloom industry is important in India?

Mumbai is warmer than Kanpur in December.

With reference to Jute Industry, answer the following;
Name two major jute products.

Name two states in India where Iron-ore is found on a large scale.