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Q. 20. Distinguish between biotic and abiotic resources by stating four points. 4×1=4

Biotic Resources Abiotic Resources
1. The resources which are obtained from biosphere are biotic resources. 1. All those things which are composed of non-living things are called abiotic resources.

2. They have life.

2. They do not have life.
3. These include flora and fauna, fisheries, livestock, human beings etc. 3. These include rocks, metals, land, air, mountains, rivers, etc.
4. Minerals such as coal and petroleum are included in this category because they were formed from decayed organic matter. 4. Minerals such as gold, iron, copper, silver, etc. come in this category.

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

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