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Q. 21. Describe any four important characteristics of plantation farming. 4×1=4.

Ans. See Q. 7, Chapter 4 [Page G-17

Q. 22. Study carefully the map given below showing major textile industries and answer the questions that follow:

(22.1) Name woollen textile industrial centres, one each of Punjab and Haryana.
(22.2) Which two States have maximum concentration of cotton textile industries and why? 1+1+2=4

Ans. (22.1) Punjab—Amritsar or Ludhiana.
Haryana—Panipat or Gurgaon.
(22.2) Maharashtra and Gujarat have maximum concentration of cotton textile industry.

Reasons for concentration of cotton textile industry in these areas:
(i) Availability of raw cotton.
(ii) Proximity to the markets.
(iii) Easy transport including accessible port facilities.
(iv) Moist climate.
(v) Abundant availability of labour.

The following question is for Blind Candidates only in lieu of Q. No. 22. Explain the significance of textile industry in India. 4

Ans. (i) It contributes significantly to industrial production.
(ii) It has helped to generate huge employment.
(iii) It helps to pitch in foreign exchange.
(iv) It is the only self-reliant industry and contributes 4% towards GDP.

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