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1. 1.

   How do you think that economic activities, such as agriculture, forestry and fishing in different parts of India are influenced directly by the climate?

2. 2.

   Do you think it is good for Indian agriculture to heavily depend on the monsoon? Give reasons for your answer.

3. 3.

   What steps can you take to protect the wildlife in your area?

4. 4.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. The state that first receives the monsoon rains: _____________.
   2. A place that receives the heaviest rainfall in India and the world: ____________.
   3. Depression that causes winter rainfall in north-west India: _______________.
   4. In mixed deciduous forests: _____________ and __________ trees are found.
5. 5.

   Write true or false. Correct the false statements.

   1. Babool and Kikar trees are mainly found in Rajasthan, Gujarat, and on the leeward side of the Western Ghats.
   2. Increase in height is responsible for the changing vegetation in the Himalayas.
   3. Thorn forests occupy the largest area in India
   4. Hogla is mainly found in the tidal forests.
6. 6.

   Give geographical reasons for each of the following.

   1. South India is warmer than north India.
   2. The South west monsoon is divided into two branches.