STD : Xth SUB :
DATE : 10-11-2013
Geography
MARKS : 40
st
I – PRELIM (2013 -14)
TIME – 2 HOURS
Q.1(A) Fill in the blanks choosing the correct alternative given in the bracket.
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1. Rajasthan desert is known as -------- desert. (Sahara, Thar, Kalahari, Gohi) 2. The ------------ range is considered as the World’s highest mountain range. (Himalaya, Aravali, Satpuda, Nilgiri) 3. --------- soil is well developed in the Deccan lava region of Maharashtra. (Black, Grey, Desert, Pink). (B) Match the pairs from column A and column B: Column ‘A’ 1. The Karakoram 2. Agatti 3. Bhabar
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Column ‘B’ a. consist of new alluvial b. consist of boulders, gravels and sand c. an airport d. Saichen glacier.
Q.2(A) Give geographical reasons.(Any 2) 1. 2. 3. 4.
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Himalayas determine climatic conditions of India. Agro-based industries are found in the Ganga Plains. Mining activities are well developed on the Chota Nagpur Plateau. Rajasthan desert fascinates tourists.
Q.2(B) Write Short Notes. (Any 2)
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1. Major Sources of irrigation on central highlands of India. 2. Malwa Plateau 3. Statistical diagram Q.3(A) Draw diagram by using the following data. Prepare a simple line graph to show the following statistical data: Growth of Population in India: Year Population (in crore)
1951 1961 36.11 43.92
1971 54.82
1981 68.33
1991 84.63
2001 102.87
Q.3(B) Mark the following on the outline map of India supplied to you and name them with proper Index. ( Any 2) 1. 2. 3. 4.
Indira Gandhi Canal River Narmada Panipat Chota Nagpur Plateau.
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Q.3(C) Observe the given map carefully and answer the questions given below.(Any 2)
1. 2. 3. 4. Q.4
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Name the above map. Which countries share its boundaries with the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Name the water bodies to the west and east of India. Which states share its boundary with Bangladesh? Answer the following questions in detail. (Any 2)
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1. What is the process of identification of the region? 2. What are the characteristics of agriculture in Central Highlands of India? 3. What are the environmental problems of the western ghats & west coastal region?
Q.5
Fill in the blanks choosing the correct alternative given in the bracket. 1. In a ----------- economy, means of production are owned by private individuals. ( socialist, capitalist, mixed ) 2. ---------- population is an ideal size of population. ( optimum, under, over)
Q.6 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Q.7
Answer the following question in one or two sentences. (Any 3) Explain the term ‘inflation’. What are the objectives of public distribution system? What is meant by Cash Reserve Ratio Explain Capital intensive technique. What is meant by food adulteration?
Answer the following question in five to six sentences. (Any 1) 1. Explain basic problems solved under capitalism? 2. Explain the effect of inflation on distribution.
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STD : Xth SUB :
DATE : 10-11-2013
Geography
MARKS : 40
st
I – PRELIM (2013 -14)
TIME – 2 HOURS
Q.1(A) Fill in the blanks choosing the correct alternative given in the bracket.
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1. 2.
India is a land of great --------- (success, diversity, homogeneity, economy) --------- is the most loftiest and northernmost range of Himalaya (Shiwalic, Srawali, Himadri, Himachal) 3. ------------- soil formed from the basalt rock is formed in Madhya pradesh. (Laterite, Black, Red, Sandy)
(B) Match the pairs from column A and column B: Column ‘A’ 1. Oldest land masses 2. Saputara 3. Khadar
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Column ‘B’ a. a hill station b. consists of new alluvial c. peninsular plateau d. Himalayan region
Q.2(A) Give geographical reasons. (Any 2) 1. 2. 3. 4.
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Soil is infertile and immature in the middle ganga plain. Plantation agriculture is mainly confined to the southern parts of western ghats. Punjab region is affected by salinity. The Deccan is a home to many languages.
Q.2(B) Write Short Notes. (Any 2)
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1. Natural vegetation in the western ghats. 2. Nation on land frontier. 3. Wildlife of Himalayas. Q.3(A) Draw a simple bar graph to show the following statistical data. Year
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
Import Value (crore)
1000
2500
4000
3500
4500
Q.3(B) Mark the places on the given outline map of India. (Any 2) 1. 2. 3. 4.
Kaveri River Nicobar Island Nangal Sunderbans
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Q.3(C) Observe the Map and answer the questions given below,(Any 2)
1. 2. 3. 4. Q.4
Which channel separates Andaman and Nicobar island? Name the two mountain peak and their heights in the Andaman island. Name the strait seen near the Andaman islands. Which is the last Indian point seen in the map?
Answer briefly the following questions in detail. (Any 2) 1. Explain the nature of distribution of population in the ganga plain? 2. Explain the main divisions of the North Indian mountain in detail. 3. How do the coastal Island along west and east coast differ from one another?
Q.5 1. 2.
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Fill in the blanks choosing the correct alternative given in the bracket. Tertiary sector is also known as -------- sector. (agriculture , industrial. Service ) Public distribution system helps to put check on prices of --------- goods. (essential, luxury, prestige)
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Q.6 Answer the following question in one or two sentences. (Any 3) 1. Explain Bank Rate. 2. Who are excluded from the benefits of public distribution system? 3. What according to Prof. Kemmerer is the definition of inflation? 4. Explain labour intensive technique. 5. How does the inflation affect moral values?
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Q.7 1. 2.
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Answer the following question in five to six sentences. (Any 1) Write factors responsible for increase in demand for goods and services. What are the harmful effects of food adulteration?
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