ch - 2 Map of India — Geography STD 10 — Question

Coal, natural gas and petroleum are fossil fuels.

Trees in Mangrove forests have stilted roots.

The per hectare yield in India is still pretty low.

Copper is used to make electrical wires and utensils.

Where are tanks most widely used in India? Why?

How did location of Mumbai prove to be a boon for the development of cotton textile Industry?

What is oil spill?

Soil erosion is a gradual process that occurs when the impact of water or wind detaches and removes soil particles, causing the soil to deteriorate. Soil deterioration and low water quality due to erosion and surface runoff have become severe problems worldwide. A research says in coming 45 to 50 years, the productivity of
the soil will completely finish.
(a) What are the various anthropogenic reasons for soil erosion?
(b) Why is this problem becoming serious?
(c) Suggest any one measure to control the deterioration and explain why should the method suggested by you be implemented.

What is transplantation method of sowing seeds? State any one merit and one demerit of this method.

Name the major plants found in Tropical thorny/desert/semi desert vegetation. Also mention the major states where these forests are found.