Question

Give a geographical reason for each of the following:
(i) Silk industry is doing particularly well in Karnataka.
(ii) Petrochemical products are gaining popularity in modern times.
(iii) The electronics industry is providing to be an asset for out country in the field of education.

Answer 1

• Historically, Mulberry silk is made in Mysore region of Karnataka.
  
• Mulberry grows easily due to Karnataka climate.
• Bombax variety of silkworm can be reared throughout the year.
• Karnataka- Soft water, Free of iron and alkaline salts.

• The petrochemical industry contributes about 30 percent to India's chemical industry which is likely to become $250 billion by 2020.
• Petrochemical products cover the entire spectrum of daily use items ranging from clothing, housing, construction, furniture, automobiles, household items, toys, agriculture, horticulture, irrigation, and packaging to medical appliances.

• The electronics industry is providing a solid input to the field of education by providing electronics equipment like processors, circuits, detectors, sensors, digital devices for research and development purposes.