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Explain the main features of the peninsular plateaus

2. Compare the rivers of the Deccan plateau with those of the Himalayas
3. Compare the Western coastal plain and the Eastern coastal plain
4. What are the main factors affecting the climate of India?
5. How do the Himalayas influence the climate of India?
6. Describe the monsoon winds
7. Describe the general distribution of rainfall in India
8. Why does India have a large variety of forests?
9. How are forests in the Himalayas classified?
10. What is the importance of forests?
11. Distinguish between a national park and wildlife sanctuary
12. What is a Nagar Panchayat? What does it look after?
13. List the functions of the Chief Executive Officer in a Municipal Corporation
14. Discuss the functions of the Municipality and Municipal Corporation
15. What are the benefits of the waste treatment process?
16. What is a District Planning Committee? What are its functions?
17. List the main functions of the district administration
18. Who is the main official responsible for revenue collection? How do the Kanungo and
Lekhpal help him?
19. What is the difference between the civil and criminal courts? Who is incharge of these
courts?
20. What are the powers of the Sessions Judge and Chief Judicial Magistrate in a Sessions Court?
21. What work does Sugana do other than working on the land?
22. Why do farmers need to borrow money?
23. Define—malik, mazdoor, kisan
24. Write a short note on the new power structure in villages
25. How is the government making the right to earn of street vendors easy?
26. Who are casual labourers? Give examples
27. What benefits does Chandni get as a permanent worker?
28. How do rural and urban communities differ on the basis of occupation?

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