TLP 2016 OPTIONAL – Geography [Day 50]

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Think Learn & Perform (TLP) : Geography [Day 50]

1. On the outline map of India provided to you, mark the location of all of the following. Write in your QCA Booklet the significance of the locations, whether physical/commercial/economic/ecological/environmental/cultural in not more than 30 words for each entry: (2 x 5 =10 marks)

1. Ravi river
2. Vembanad lake
3. Manas National Park
4. Dharamshala
5. Raipur

2. Briefly explain the following terms in not more than 50 words each: (5 x 5 =25 marks)

1. Livestock economy
2. Potential and challenges of poultry farming in India
3. Mechanized dairy farming
4. Ongoing nutrition transition in India
5. Potential of aquaculture in India

3. Many regions in India are affected by droughts every year. How far dry farming techniques can mitigate the effects of droughts? Examine. (20 marks)

4. Despite having the largest livestock population in the world, dairy farming hasn’t reached its true potential in India. Why? Examine. Also suggest various measures to improve the performance of dairy sector in India. (15 marks)

 5. Write a short note on sericulture, its advantages, challenges and potential. (15 marks)

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