Q19 of 37 Page 1

‘‘The non-conventional sources of energy in India will provide more sustained and environment-friendly energy.’’ Examine the statement.

OR


‘‘Conservation of mineral resources is essential for the development of India.’’ Examine the statement.


‘‘The non-conventional sources of energy in India will provide more sustained and environment-friendly energy.’’

• These are the only sustainable sources.


• They are also known as renewable resources like Solar, Wind, Hydro, Geothermal, and Biomass.


• It is eco-friendly and does not harm the environment.


• These energy resources are more equitably distributed.


• These are cheaper energy source.


OR


Need for conservation of Mineral resources-



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17

Describe the significance of ‘Trans-Siberian Railway’.

OR


Describe the significance of ‘Trans-Canadian Railway’.


 18

Explain with examples of how ‘modern agricultural technology’ has brought a significant increase in agricultural output in India.

 20

‘‘Indian railways network is one of the longest networks of the world and has contributed a lot to the growth of the economy.’’ Support the statement.

 21

On the given political outline map of the World (on page 13), five geographical features have been marked as A, B, C, D and E. Identify them with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them :


A. An area of nomadic herding


B. An industrial region


C. An international airport


D. A megacity


E. The terminal station of ‘Trans-Continental Railway’