Minerals and Energy Resources — Geography STD 10 — Question

Maharashtra, as per the economic survey of the state, has around 41. 80 lakh hectares of land which is roughly 20 per cent of agriculture land. The problem of over-irrigation, salination, and land turning barren is common in the areas lying along the major rivers like Bhima, Krishna and Panchganga.
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(a) What causes salination of land?
(b) Suggest a step to reduce this salination?

State two differences between Khadar and Bhangar Soil.

Where does Vizag steel plant obtain its iron ore and coal?

What are the favourable factors for the growth of sugar industry in South India?

From where does the TATA Iron and Steel Industry obtain limestone, dolomite and man power?

Write two main characteristics of the Deciduous Monsoon Forests.

Mention one advantage and one disadvantage each of inland waterways.

What advantages natural gas has over fossil fuels?

Defines electrostatic precipitators.

Name the two major national waterways of India.