What are the major regions of sugarcane production in India? Analyze the shift of sugar industry from Northern to Peninsular India in recent times.

Model Answer: Sugarcane is produced in both tropical and subtropical regions in three distinct regions as follows: Sutlej-Ganga plain from Punjab to Bihar containing 51% of the total area and 60% of the country’s total production. The black soil belt ..

Examine the distribution and factors responsible for the pulp  & paper textile industry around the World.

Paper and pulp manufacturing are forest-based industries. Pulp is the raw material for paper indus­try and can be considered half processed paper. The basic raw material for the pulp and paper industry is the wood.  Softwood of the temperate forests ..

The cotton textile industry in India has been localized to certain regions. Giving a brief account of its distribution, identify the factors behind it.

The cotton textile industry is one of the traditional industries of India. It is the second largest employer and its contribution to GDP is around 2%. The industry is located in traditional centers and market-based centers. Important centers are Mumbai, ..

Explain the concept of Carbon Compensation Depth. Discuss the implications of rise in this depth due to anthropogenic activities.

Carbon Compensation Depth (CCD) refers to the level of depth of the ocean till where carbon doesn’t dissolve and is present in an adequate amount. Features: It is essential for the survival of marine organisms, whose bodies are made up ..

Discuss the Location and Characteristics of Commercial Grain Farming industry around the world.

Commercial Grain Farming is an extensive agricultural activities whereby crops are grown for commercial purpose. Most commonly commercial grown grains are wheat and maize. It is mostly practiced in temperate grasslands of North America, Europe and Asia. Such areas are ..

Discuss the locational aspects of woolen textile industry around the world.

Since the demand for woolen garments is confined only to the colder parts of the globe, woolen textile industry is much smaller and less widely distributed than the cotton textile industry. Two-thirds of the world’s woolen mill capacity and production ..

Provide an account of spatial pattern and distribution of Cork Industry around the world. Why Cork Industry is called a sustainable industry?

Cork industry is important industry primarily based on forest gathering. The cork industry is mainly confined to the Mediterranean region. Out of the total 22 Lakh hectare cork forests of the world, Portugal accounts for one third while Spain accounts ..

Account for the spatial distribution of Livestock Ranching around the world.

Livestock Ranching is an advanced form of pastoral activity carried on in some of the grasslands and scrubs of the conti­nents recently opened to development. This activity is based on commercial rearing of live­stock at large farms called ranches. A ..

Discuss the locational aspects of cement industry around the world.

The raw materials of the cement industry are limestone, clay, gypsum and coal. A tonne of cement requires around two tonnes of raw materials and fuel. Hence the industry is highly weight losing in its character. Also the finished product ..

Give an account of spatial pattern of Pearl fishing and pearl culture industry around the world.

Pearls are obtained from oysters or mussels. There are a large variety of oysters that produce pearls and they are found not only in tropical waters but also in temperate seas and fresh water. The chief pearl fish­eries of the ..