Waste Management - I — Geography STD 10 — Question

Intensive commercial farming and Extensive commercial farming.

What does following number mean?
(i) 174 in 2409?
(ii) 181 in 2804?

Why petroleum is called mineral oil? Write its two uses.

Clonal planting is the best method for tea propagation.

What is intensive farming? What are the advantages and disadvantages of intensive farming?

From the following information about the regions A, B, C, state the kind of natural vegetation growing there and mention the name of a typical tree of the respective region:
A : Annual rainfall 100-200 cm. Trees shed their leaves in March and April.
B : Annual rainfall less than 50 cm. Trees are stunted and widely scattered.
C : Forests are found in submerged coastal plains, especially on the edges of deltas.

Name the major traditional and modern means of irrigation in India.

Write about the location and special feature of Vizag Steel Plant.

What are the climatic cum geographical requirement of tropical deciduous forests?

India is one of the most important agricultural countries in the world. With approximately 67% population depending on agriculture for their livelihood, it is the most important employment generating sector. India's single largest share comes from agriculture. However, the Indian agricultural is very low in spite of various measure undertaken.
(a) What are the reasons for the low agricultural productivity?
(b) Suggest measures to increase the agricultural productivity of Indian agriculture.
(c) Which technology was adopted in India for increasing agricultural production?