Transport — Geography STD 10 — Question

El Ninos are far costlier than once thought, in the trillions, study says and one's brewing now. Meteorologists expect that this El Nino, coupled with excess warming from climate change, will see the world grapple with record-high temperatures.
(a) What is reason for the occurrence of El Nino?
(b) When is El nino is declared?

Which part of the map extract is least developed and why?

Which is the most important settlement in the map extract? Justify.

Oilseeds are important in Indian diet.

What is the importance of the Southern Plateau Region?

Name four large-scale industries dependent on iron and steel industry.

Sugarcane cultivation is important in Peninsular India.

In what way did Golden Quadrilateral and NSEW prove beneficial to truck transport?

What are various steps involved in tea processing?

Punjab and Haryana are benefited by Bhakra and Nangal Project.