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Note: The following questions are for the Visually Impaired Candidates only, in lieu of Q. No. 16.

(1) In which country has the Suez canal been constructed?


(2) Name the sea-ports on either end of this canal.


(3) Explain the economic significance of this canal to Europe and Asia.

(1) The Suez Canal is constructed in Egypt.


(2) The sea-ports on either end of the Suez canal are Port Said and Port Suez.


(3) The economic significance of the Suez Canal to Europe and Asia can be well understood from the following points:


a. It has created a direct sea route between Colombo and Liverpool. This is much better than the Cape of Good Hope route.


b. The distance between Asia and Europe is much reduced.


c. It reduces time.


d. It helps in conservation of fuel as the time and distance are saved.


e. It gives Europe a new gateway to the Indian Ocean.


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Study the following map of the Suez Canal carefully and answer the questions that follow:


(1) Name the country through which this canal passes.


(2) Name the seas connected by this canal.


(3) Why is this canal considered a gateway of Europe to the Indian Ocean?

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“The decadal and annual growth rates of population in India are both very high and steadily increasing over time.” Substantiate the statement.

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Explain how ‘watershed management and rainwater harvesting’ are the methods of efficient management and conservation of surface water resources in India.