1.1 The process by which soil and rock layers descend along the slopes of highlands under the pull of gravity is called —
(a) Weathering
(b) Staged process
(c) Endogenous process
(d) Accumulation process
1.2 Some low mountains made of hard rock remain as remnant landforms in the desert fringes:
(a) Yardang
(b) Zweigen
(c) Dune
(d) Inselberg
1.3 degrees latitude is located —
(a) Equatorial low pressure zone
(b) Subtropical high pressure zone
(c) Polar circumpolar low pressure zone
(d) Polar high pressure zone
1.4 The difference in day and night temperatures is most noticeable in —
(a) In the equatorial climate zone
(b) In the hot desert climate zone
(c) In the tropical monsoon climate zone
(d) In the Mediterranean climate zone
1.5 The formation of ocean currents depends on —
(a) Wind flow
(b) Earth’s rotation
(c) Immersion
(d) All of them are applicable
1.6 The actual difference between high and low tide at a place is approximately —
(a) More than two hours
(b) More than six hours
(c) More than four hours
(d) More than eight hours
1.7 To prevent carbon emissions from vehicles,—
(a) Filtration spin
(b) Electrostatic precipitator
(c) Scrubber
(d) Coated alumina
1.8 The axis that runs almost through the middle of India is —
(a) Equator
(b) Tropic of Capricorn
(c) Prime meridian
(d) Tropic of Cancer
1.9 The name of the lake located between the deltas of Godavari and Krishna rivers is —
(a) Koleru
(b) Pulicat
(c) Chilka
(d) Vembanad
1.10 The method by which most irrigation is done in India is —
(a) Wells and tube wells
(b) Water bodies
(c) Canals
(d) Fountains
1.11 The western monsoon of India is seen in —
(a) In summer
(b)
In autumn (c) In the rainy season
(d) In winter
1.12 Salty sea air is required for —
(a) Sugarcane cultivation
(b) Tea cultivation
(c) Jute cultivation
(d) Coffee cultivation
1.13 Petrochemical industry centers in West Bengal are located at —
(a) Junput
(b) Kolkata
(c) Shankarpur
(d) Haldia
1.14 The color in which contour lines are drawn on a topographical map is —
(a) Brown
(b) Black
(c) Red
(d) Blue
Category — ‘B’
2. 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 x 6 = 6
2.1.1 Devprayag is the confluence of the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers.
2.1.2 Mistral is a warm local wind that flows in the Rhone valley of France.
2.1.3 Floods occur in India during El Niño years.
2.1.4 The linear position of the sun, moon and earth is called syzygy.
2.1.5 Paper can be produced by recycling old newspapers as raw material.
2.1.6 The soil consisting of gravel, silt and sand at the foot of the Shivalik mountains is called bet.
2.1.7 Computer use is essential for interpreting satellite images.
2.2 Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words (answer any six questions): 1 x 6 = 6
2.2.1 The process of changing land cover caused by the combined action of weathering and erosion is called _______.
2.2.2 Oases are formed in desert areas due to the _______ action of wind.
2.2.3 If the slope of the air pressure increases, the speed of the air becomes _______.
2.2.4 Cold ocean water flows from the polar regions towards the equatorial regions in the form of _______ currents.
2.2.5 The longest national highway in India is NH _______.
2.2.6 Indian Space Research Organisation is located at _______.
2.2.7 Electronic waste is abbreviated as _______ waste.
2.3 Answer in one or two words (answer any six questions): 1 x 6 = 6
2.3.1 What is the name of the largest valley glacier in the world?
2.3.2 Over which region of the Earth’s surface was the first ozone hole discovered in the atmosphere?
2.3.3 What is the name of the southernmost pass in the Western Ghats?
2.3.4 What are the lagoons on the coast of Kerala called in the local language?
2.3.5 Write the name of the highest waterfall in India.
2.3.6 In which city in India did the first subway start?
2.3.7 Which is the most populous state of India?
2.3.8 In what form are satellite images published?
2.4 Combine the numbers on the left and right and write: 1 x 4 = 4
Left Right
2.4.1 Ratna 1. Pine
2.4.2 Coniferous forest 2. Marmagao
2.4.3 Railway coach manufacturing centre 3. High yielding paddy seeds
2.4.4 Iron ore exporting port 4. Perambur
Category — ‘C’
3. Give short answers to the following questions (note the alternative questions): 2 x 6 = 12
3.1 What is a well? Or define ‘loeshe’.
3.2 What is relative humidity? Or what do you mean by perigee tide?
3.3 What is landfilling in waste management? Or define municipal waste.
3.4 Write two characteristics of desert plants of India. Or what do you mean by dun?
3.5 What is downstream industry? Or write the names of the two major connecting centers of inland waterways of India.
3.6 What do you mean by sensor? Or write two uses of geo-diverse maps.
Category — ‘D’
4. Give a short explanatory answer (note the alternative questions): 3 x 4 = 12
4.1 Briefly discuss the three processes of river transport. Or mention the relationship between the Indian monsoon and the jet stream.
4.2 Classify waste according to its nature with examples. Or mention three requirements for waste management.
4.3 Discuss three advantages each of the roads and railways in India. Or mention the benefits of the agricultural revolution in the states of Punjab and Haryana.
4.4 Mention the different types of scales used in geodetic maps through a table. Or differentiate between geostationary and sunsynchronous satellites.
Category — ‘E’
(Drawing is not required for visually impaired candidates)
5. 5.1 Answer any two of the following questions: 5 x 2 = 10
5.1.1 Give a pictorial description of three landforms created by glacial erosion.
5.1.2 Discuss the troposphere and stratosphere layers of the atmosphere.
5.1.3 Write the location of the Mediterranean climate zone and the main characteristics of this climate.
5.1.4 Discuss the effects of ocean currents on the Earth’s climate.
5.2 Answer any two of the following questions: 5 x 2 = 10
5.2.1 Explain the main reasons for climate control in India.
5.2.2 Describe the natural environment conducive to tea cultivation in India.
5.2.3 Explain the reasons for the greater development of cotton weaving industry in Western India.
5.2.4 Discuss the main problems of urbanization in India.
Category — ‘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 x 10 = 10
6.1 Aravalli Mountains
6.2 Narmada River
6.3 Highest rainfall center in Northeastern India
6.4 Forest research laboratory of India
6.5 A saline soil region in Eastern India
6.6 A coffee-growing region
6.7 India’s rugged terrain
6.8 India’s largest IT industrial center
6.9 A natural port in Western India
6.10 Largest metropolis in North India
Or
[Only for visually impaired candidates]
7. 7.1 Answer any three questions: 2 x 3 = 6
7.1.1 Define sandbank.
7.1.2 What is marine erosion?
7.1.3 What is “calm zone”?
7.1.4 Define drumlin.
7.2 Answer any four questions: 1 x 4 = 4
7.2.1 Name the source of the Yamuna River?
7.2.2 Name a greenhouse gas.
7.2.3 In what color is a perennial river shown on a biodiversity map?
7.2.4 Which tea in India is famous for its aroma?
7.2.5 Name a cultural city in West Bengal.
