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depend on other countries. Since, it is the chief occupation of 70%
population, it is the main source of livelihood. All types of agricultural
products earn considerable amount of foreign exchange for the country.
• Industrial Resources: In recent year, India has made significant progress

in industrial development. Modern factories in India are turning out all
builds of goods. They provide not only employment but also earn lot of
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foreign exchange. India is manufacturing in almost all the sectors.
• Services: They provide support to the economic activities. They include
tourism, education, healthcare, engineering, communication, transport etc.
The services sector in India occupies a predominant show of India's
economic activities. 1+3=4

16. Strategic Importance :
• The Indian Ocean Region (IOR) is of immense strategic importance to
India.

• Most of the country's oil and gas is imported through the sea.
• More than 80% of the world's sea born oil trade goes through the Indian
ocean.

• More than half of the world's armed conflicts are presently located in the
Indian ocean region.
• Since terrorism and piracy add to the tensions in trade and defence, the
importance of maritime boundaries become more important.

(Any other relevant point) (Any four) 4

17. Four factor of Aircraft:
(i) It was bought from Russia and refitted.

(ii) It can carry upto 34 fixed wing aircrafts and helicopter.
(iii) The MIG 29K is the main fighter aircraft on board.
(iv) It is literally a floating city with about 1600 personnal on board.

(v) It carries food for a period of 45 days.
(Any four) 4x1=4

18. Features of Cheetah : 2+2=4
(i) Single engine turbo shaft, helicopter of French origin.

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