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Examine the significance of ‘Land’ as a locational factor for rural settlements in the world.

‘Land’ is an important locational factor for rural settlements in the world. People engaged in the agricultural activities prefer to settle near fertile lands so that agriculture is carried out smoothly. In Europe the villages were formed in areas near the country to avoid swampy and low lying lands. On the other hand, people living in South East Asia preferred to live near low lying rivers and coastal plains which made it more suitable for conducting wet rice cultivation. Among them the ones who settled early chose to live in plain areas that had fertile soils.


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Note : The following questions are for the Visually Impaired Candidates only, in lieu of Q. No. 22. Attempt any five questions.

(22.1) Which State of India has the lowest level of Human Development Index (H.D.I.)?


(22.2) Name the lignite mining area in Tamil Nadu


(22.3) Name any one steel plant located in Karnataka


(22.4) Which is the Headquarter of North Central Railway Zone?


(22.5) Name the international airport located in Punjab.


(22.6) Which city of Maharashtra has more than 10 million population?


(22.7) Which is the major sea port in Kerala?


(22.8) Name the leading producer State of maize in India.


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Examine the concept of ‘Equity’ with reference to Human Development.

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Write one example each of ‘metallic mineral’ and ‘non-metallic mineral’.

OR


Write one example each of ‘ferrous mineral’ and ‘non-ferrous mineral’.


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Examine the economic consequences of migration for both, the places of origin and destination.