Section—A
1. Select the correct answer from the options and write: 1×14=14
1.1 The process by which various natural forces act on the earth’s surface to change its landforms is called—
(a) Exogenous process
(b) Endogenous process
(c) Grasshopper agitation
(d) Magibhava agitation
1.2 The main erosion process of rivers on saline rock strata is—
(a) Abrasion erosion
(b) Friction erosion
(c) Water erosion
(d) Solution erosion
1.3 The highest layer of the heterosphere is—
(a) Hydrogen layer
(b) Helium layer
(c) Atomic oxygen layer
(d) Molecular nitrogen layer
1.4 The instrument used to measure the humidity of the air is—
(a) Thermometer
(b) Barometer
(c) Hygrometer
(d) Anemometer
The effect of 1.5 El Nino can be seen in—
(a) Atlantic Ocean
(b) Pacific Ocean
(c) Indian Ocean
(d) Arctic Ocean
1.6 The tide that occurs when the distance between the Earth and the Moon is the shortest is called—
(a) Full tide
(b) Neap tide
(c) Perigee tide
(d) Apogee tide
1.7 Waste management methods are:
(a) Recycling of waste
(b) Recycling of waste
(c) Quantitative reduction of waste
(d) All are applicable
1.8 The newest state of India is—
(a) Uttarakhand
(b) Telangana
(c) Chhattisgarh
(d) Goa
1.9 The dust storms that occur in Northwestern India during summer are:
(a) Kalbaisakhi
(b) Andhi
(c) Western Storm
(d) Lu
1.10 One method adopted for soil conservation in India is—
(a) Irrigation
(b) Crop rotation
(c) Slab cultivation
(d) Grazing
1.11 The state that ranks first in the production of jowar in India is—
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Bihar
(d) West Bengal
1.12 India’s ‘Silicon Valley’ is called—
(a) Chennai
(b) Bangalore
(c) Kolkata
(d) Delhi
1.13 The longest national highway in India is—
(a) National Highway No. 1
(b) National Highway No. 2
(c) National Highway No. 6
(d) National Highway No. 7
1.14 The numerical scale (RF) of a 15′ x 15′ latitude and longitude geo-variability map is—
(a) 1 : 2,50,000
(b) 1 : 1,00,000
(c) 1 : 50,000
(d) 1 : 25,000
Section-B
2.1 Write ‘Shu’ next to the following sentences if they are correct and ‘A’ next to them if they are incorrect (Answer any six questions): 1×6=6
2.1.1 The barkhan sand dunes are formed by the Sif sand dunes.
2.1.2 The ozone layer is called the natural sun screen.
2.1.3 The Mediterranean region usually receives rain in the summer.
2.1.4 The straight line position of the sun, moon and earth is called the syzygy.
2.1.5 Most of the rice in India is cultivated as a winter crop.
2.1.6 The most densely populated state in India is West Bengal.
2.1.7 Geographical features are represented in satellite images with the help of various symbols.
2.2 Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words (answer any six): 1×6=6
2.2.1 When land is leveled by various types of external forces, it is called _____________.
2.2.2 A landform that is formed by the accumulation of gravel, sand, pebbles, etc. carried by glaciers and streams and forms long, narrow, curved ridges is called __________.
2.2.3 If the temperature-precipitation graph of a place has a downward slope in the middle of the year, the place is located in the __________ hemisphere.
2.2.4 Secondary tides are created by the influence of the Earth’s ___________ force.
2.2.5 The use of air conditioners releases ___________ gases into the atmosphere.
2.2.6 The Ganges River was formed by the confluence of the Bhagirathi and __________ rivers at Devprayag.
2.2.7 __________ city is called Manchester of South India.
2.3 Answer in one or two words (any six): 1×6=6
2.3.1 Write the name of the plateau that separates the two river systems.
2.3.2 What is the relative humidity of the air involved?
2.3.3 What type of ocean currents are formed in the tropical sea?
2.3.4 What type of waste is plastic?
2.3.5 Which is the highest pass in India?
2.3.6 Where is the largest mangrove forest in the world located?
2.3.7 Which soil in India is ideal for cotton cultivation? 2.3.8 Which road connects Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata?
2.4 Combine the numbers on the left and right and write: 1×4=4
Left side Right side
2.4.1 ISRO (1) Kerala
2.4.2 Vembanad (2) Duty free port of India
2.4.3 Andhi (3) Indian Space Research Organisation
2.4.4 Kandala (4) Rajasthan
Section—C
3. Give short answers to the following questions (note the alternative questions): 2×6=12
3.1 How is a bird's foot delta formed? Or, What is a bergsrund? 3.2 Mention two characteristics of jet winds. Or, What is a banyan tree? 3.3 What is meant by landfilling in waste management? Or, What is waste recycling? 3.4 Define seasonal explosion. Or, Mention two objectives of social afforestation. 3.5 What is meant by subsistence agriculture? Or, Define the information technology industry. 3.6 What is a geostationary satellite? Or, What is remote sensing?
Section—D
4. Give a short explanatory answer (note the alternative questions): 3×4=12
4.1 Why is the action of wind dominant in desert regions? Or, Discuss the differences between sea breeze and land breeze.
4.2 Differentiate between biodegradable waste and non-biodegradable waste. Or, What are the main advantages of waste composting system?
4.3 Briefly discuss three main reasons for the agricultural development of Punjab and Haryana states. Or, Mention three main problems of cities and urbanization in India.
4.4 Discuss three main uses of satellite images. Or, Mention different types of scales used in geo-diversity maps.
Section-E
5.1 Answer any two questions (diagrams are not required for visually impaired candidates): 5×2=10
5.1.1 Describe with diagrams the landforms formed by the combined action of wind and water currents in arid regions.
5.1.2 Explain the three main causes of temperature variation in the atmosphere.
5.1.3 Discuss the effects of ocean currents around the world.
5.1.4 Briefly discuss the effects of global warming.
5.2 Answer any two questions: 5×2=10
5.2.1 Discuss the differences in the natural characteristics of the eastern and western coastal plains of India.
5.2.2 Describe the natural environment conducive to sugarcane cultivation in India.
5.2.3 Explain the reasons for the development of the petrochemical industry in western India.
5.2.4 Discuss five reasons for the differences in population distribution in India.
Section—F
6. Mark the following on the line map of India provided with the question paper with the appropriate symbols and names and attach the map to the answer sheet: 1×10=20
6.1 Nilgiri Mountains
6.2 Tapti River
6.3 A region with twice-yearly rainfall
6.4 A laterite soil region in eastern India
6.5 A millet-producing region in western India
6.6 India’s largest petrochemical industrial center
6.7 India’s most densely populated union territory
6.8 India’s high-tech port
6.9 A metropolis in eastern India
6.10 An international airport in southern India
