Question:
Describe the impact of globalisation on Indian agriculture.
Answer:
Globalisation is the new trend in the world scenario, which aims at integrating our economy with that of the world:
a. Its aim is to be realised within a certain time frame.
b. It is based on free and open international trade.
c. It ensures that only quality and competitive goods would survive the world market.
Impact
a. Indian farmers now are exposed to new industrial environment. They would have to complete with other farmers of other countries in producing quality and competitive goods.
b. With the use of favourable climatic conditions and soil conditions, improved and new implements, efficient labour we would have to produce goods, which could complete in the world markets.
c. India would need the technologies being used by foreign countries. Infrastructure like development of roads, electricity, irrigation and credit facilities will have to be developed.
Minerals and Energy Resources
Q 2.
Distinguish between Natural Gas and BioGas
Q 3.
Name six non-commercial sources of energy.
Q 4.
Distinguish Between Commercial and Non-Commercial Energy
Q 5.
Describe the impact of globalisation on Indian agriculture.
Q 6.
Give three examples of metallic and three examples of non-metallic minerals.
Q 7.
Name three states which are known for the production of mica.
Q 8.
What are conventional sources of energy?
Q 9.
List four non-conventional energy resources.
Q 10.
Write a brief note on conventional and non-conventional sources of energy.
Q 11.
Name four bauxite-producing states.
Q 12.
Name four important iron ore-producing states of India.
Q 13.
Distinguish between Anthracite and Bituminous Coal
Q 14.
Mention three areas where petroleum is found in India.
Q 15.
Distinguish between the following
(a) Ferrous and non-ferrous minerals
(b) Conventional and non-conventional sources of energy.
Q 16.
Name three most important coal producing states of India.
Q 17.
Name four manganese ore-producing states of India.
Q 18.
Why do you think that solar energy has a bright future in India?
Q 19.
How are minerals formed in igneous and metamorphic rocks?
Q 20.
Describe the distribution of iron ore in India.
Q 21.
Name two non- metallic minerals.
Q 22.
Why do you think that solar energy has a bright future in India?
Q 24.
Distinguish Between Commercial and Non-Commercial Energy
Q 25.
Describe the distribution of coal in India.
Q 26.
Suggest two ways of conserving minerals.
Q 27.
How do we need to conserve mineral resources?
Q 28.
Distinguish Between Metallic and Non-metallic minerals
Q 29.
What is commercial and non-commercial energy
Q 30.
What are commercial sources of energy?
Q 31.
Describe the distribution of coal in India.
