ICSE geography

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What are badlands? Name one river draining the badlands of India.

Solution

Badland are the regions in Malwa plateau which has been dissected in deep ravines and gullies and have become unfit for cultivation. 

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What is the ITCZ ? Name the winds formed by its northward movement. 

Solution

What is the ITCZ ? Name the winds formed by its northward movement. 

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The biggest problem of Indian forests in the fast dwindling forest cover. Mention two reasons for this conditions. 

Solution

i. Large areas are cleared for agriculture. 
ii. Over grazing 

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What does the Index of concentration refer to ? Which state has the highest 10C in India?

Solution

It is the proportion of population living in each state or union territory to the total population of India.
Uttar Pradesh.

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Mention two demerits of tank irrigation ?

Solution

i. It dries up during to dry seasons.
ii. It covers large area.