Q20 of 37 Page 1

‘‘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.

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

• India has one of the longest railway networks in the world.


• Length of the Indian railway is about 67000km.


• It is a public sector which controls by the central government.


• It facilitates the movement of both freight and passenger.


Economic contribution –


• It gives employment to a large number of population.


• It promotes tourism.


• It connects industrial areas to the raw material producing areas and the market also.


• It contributions to the growth of the economy.


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18

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

 19

‘‘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.


 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’


 21 A

Note: The following questions are for the Visually Impaired Candidates only, in lieu of Q. No. 21 :

(21.1) Mention any one area of nomadic herding in Africa.


(21.2) Name anyone industrial region of Europe.


(21.3) Name any one international airport of the United States of America.


(21.4) Name anyone mega-city of Brazil.


(21.5) Name any one terminal station of Trans-Siberian Railway.