Human Geography of Tamil Nadu | Geography
10th Social Science : Geography : Chapter 8
VII. Give reasons for the following
1. Farmers switch over from inorganic to organic farming.
In organic farming synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, growth regulator and livestock feed additives are not used. Organic farming rely on crop rotation, crop residues, animal manure, off farm organic wastes and biological pest control to maintain soil productivity.
2. Cities are densely populated than the villages.
Cities are densely populated than villages because cities will have all the facilities like market, hospitals, schools, colleges, libraries, transport, Industrial development and so on. Cities will also have places for recreation.
3. Karur is Called the Textile Capital of Tamil Nadu.
Textile industries are highly concentrated in Karur. Karur contributes a major share to the state's economy through textiles. So Karur is called the Textile Capital of Tamil Nadu.