Geography
Rajesh is a class X student, working on a project for school. He has a section on byproducts and includes a write-up on shoe polish.
(a) Which industry is he writing about?
(b) Name any two by-products of the industry that he is writing about.
Related Questions
Give a reason for each of the following.
(a) Electronic industries are crucial for India's economic development.
(b) Mini-steel plants do not have location preferences.
(c) Bengaluru has many IT industries.
India has a long coastline of 5,560 kms., having access to the sea on three sides with 11 major and 168 minor/intermediate ports. India lies in geographical proximity to important shipping routes, which gives a natural advantage to the country's shipping.
Source- Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India.
(a) Name the means of transport developed due to the above-mentioned geographical feature of India.
(b) State any two advantages of the means of transport you mentioned.
Study the given map and answer the questions that follow.
(a) Name the highway project shown on the given map.
(b) State any two economic benefits of this project.
Study the picture given below and answer the following questions:
(a) State whether the above station experiences a maritime or a continental climate. Give a reason for your answer.
(b) Name the winds which bring rainfall to the station.
(c) Name a probable station experiencing such climatic conditions.