SSC SOCIAL STUDIES IMPORTANT Q&A PAPER -I
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1 MARK QUESTIONS 1. Expand GMT. (AS1) A. Greenwich Mean Time. 2. Expand IST. (AS1) A. Indian Standard Time. 3. Which longitude is taken as Indian Standard Meridian? (AS1) A. 82°30ˡ E is taken as Standard Meridian for India. 4. What is the time difference between GMT and IST? (AS1) A. The time difference between GMT and IST is +5 ½ hours. 5. 82 ½ ° Eastern Longitude is passing through how many states in India? (AS5) 82 ½ ° Eastern Longitude is passing through 5 states: they are Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh. 6. What is the length of the coastal line of Andhra Pradesh? (AS1) A. Length of the coastal line of Andhra Pradesh is 972 K.M. 7. Name the tributaries of river Indus. (AS1) A. River Indus has five tributaries. They are: 1. Jhelum, 2. Chenab, 3. Ravi, 4. Beas, 5. Sutlej. 8. Write the location of India. (AS1) 1. India lies between 8°4' N and 37°6' Northern latitudes. 2. And between 68°7' and 97°25' Eastern longitudes. 9. Name the parallel ranges in Himalayas. (AS1) The Himalayas comprise of three parallel ranges. 1. Himadri / Higher Himalayas. 2. Himachal / Lesser Himalayas. 3. Shivaliks / Outer Himalayas. 10. Through which states the Tropic of Cancer passes? (AS1) A. Tropic of Cancer passes through 8 states in India. They are 1. Gujarat, 2. Rajasthan, 3. Madhya Pradesh, 4. Chhattisgarh, 5. Jharkhand, 6. West Bengal, 7. Tripura and 8. Mizoram. 11. Name the strait separating Sri Lanka from India. (AS1) A. The Palk Strait separating Sri Lanka from India. 12. Which Indian islands are Volcanic Origin ? (AS1) A. Andaman and Nicobar Or Narkondam and Barren. 13. What is a Dun? Give examples. (AS1) A. A narrow longitudinal flat-bottomed strike valleys between the Himachal and the Shiwaliks are called Duns. The prominent Duns are Dehradun, Kotli Dun and Patli Dun. 14. What are called coral reefs? (AS1) 1. A. Coral reefs are underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals. 2. Lakshadweep Islands are of coral origin. 15. Name the highest peak in South India? (AS1) 1. Anaimudi is the highest peak in South India. 2. It is in Annamalai hills with the height of 2695 mts. 16. What is Perennial river? (AS1) A. A river which is Flowing water throughout the year. 17. What is Angara land? (AS1) A. Ancient continental mass consisted of modern continents of Asia and Europe. 18. What is Gondwana land? (AS1) A. Ancient continental mass consisted present-day South America, Africa, Arabia, Madagascar, India, Australia and Antarctica. B. The Indian peninsula was part of Gondwana land. K. GURUDEVA SURESH 1 9441775926
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19. Expand HDI. (AS1) A. Human Development Index. 20. Expand UNDP. (AS1) A. United Nations Development Programme. 21. Expand IMR. (AS1) A. IMR means Infant Mortality Rate. 22. Expand PDS. (AS1) A. PDS means Public Distribution System. 23. Define Literacy Rate. (AS1) A. The percentage of literate population above 7 years age is called Literacy Rate. 24. Define Net Attendance Rate. (AS1) A. The percentage of children attending school in the age group 6 -17 is called Net Attendance Rate. 25. Define Infant Mortality Rate. (AS1) A. Out of 1000 live children born, the number of children who die within one year is called Infant Mortality Rate. 26. What is Life expectancy at birth? (AS1) A. Life expectancy at birth denotes the average expected length of life of a person at the time of birth. 27. What is Human development? (AS1) A. The process of achieving an optimum level of physical, biological, mental, emotional, social, educational, economic, health and cultural components. 28. What is Infant (Child) mortality rate? (AS1) 1. Per 1000 children dying within a few years of birth is known as Infant mortality rate. 2. In 2006 in Punjab IMR is 42, in Himachal Pradesh IMR is 36 and in Bihar IMR is 62. 29. “Different persons have different notions of development” - Comment (AS2) 1. Different persons have different notions of development. 2. Because life situations of persons are different. 30. What is service sector? (AS1) A. Activities that don‟t directly produce a good but provide services are called service activities. 31. Expand GDP. (AS1) A. Gross Domestic Product. 32. Define GDP. (AS1) A. 1. Total value of goods and services produced in the country in a financial year is known as GDP. 2. GDP records the market value of all final goods and services produced. 33. What are intermediary goods? (AS1) A. 1. The goods not being used directly by the consumer are called intermediary goods. 2. Ex. Paddy, rice and husk. 34. What are final goods? (AS1) A. 1. The goods being used directly by the consumer are called final goods. 2. Example for final good is idly or dosa. 35. What is financial year? (AS1) A. From 1st April to 31st March is called financial year. 36. Define Employment shifts. (AS1) A. Change of employment from agriculture sector to industrial and service sectors. 37. What is Organised sector. Give examples. (AS1) A. 1. The enterprises or places of work where the terms of employment are regular and therefore, people have assured work. 2. Ex: IT Jobs, Department of Education, Railways, Banking etc., K. GURUDEVA SURESH 2 9441775926
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38. What is Unorganised sector. Give examples. (AS1) 1. The unorganised sector is characterised by small and scattered units which have remained largely outside the control of the government. 2. Painters, plumbers, repair persons and others doing odd jobs are in unorganised sector. 39. What is disguised unemployment ? (AS1) where people are apparently working but all of them are made to work less than their potential is called disguised unemployment. It is also known as underemployment. 40. Define the word weather. (AS-1) A. 1. Temperature, rainfall, Pressure, wind speed conditions over an area for a short period. 2. Ex. Weather refers for a day. 41. Define the word Climate. (AS-1) A. Temperature, rainfall, Pressure, wind speed conditions over a large area for thirty years. 42. What are the elements of weather and climate? (AS-1) A. The elements of weather and climate are: 1. Temperature 2. Atmospheric pressure 3. Wind 4. Humidity 5. Precipitation. 43. What are Climographs? (AS-1) A. Climographs show average monthly values of maximum temperature, minimum temperature, and rainfall for a given place. 44. What are the factors of climatic controls? (AS-1) A. The factors of climatic controls are 1. Latitude 2. Land-water relationship 3. Relief 4. Upper air circulation. 45. What is Global warming? (AS-4) A. The gradual increase in the overall temperature of the earth's atmosphere caused by increased levels of carbon dioxide, CFCs, and other pollutants. 46. What is the greenhouse effect? (AS-1) A. Some of sun‟s energy is reflected back to space and the rest is absorbed and re-radiated is called greenhouse effect. 47. Expand AGW. (AS-1) A. Anthropogenic Global Warming. 48. Expand IPCC. (AS-1) A. 1. Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change. 2. IPCC conference held in Warsaw (Poland), in 2013. 49. What are Jet streams? (AS-1) A. Fast flowing air currents in a narrow belt in the upper atmosphere, above 12,000 meters are known as Jet streams. 50. What is Insolation? (AS-1) A. 1. Insolation is a measurement of the solar radiation received by a surface over a unit time. 2. The temperature of the atmosphere at a particular place near the Earth‟s surface depends upon the insolation. 51. What are Western Disturbances? (AS-1) A. 1. Cyclone depressions coming from Mediterranean Sea are called Western Disturbances. 2. Western Disturbances is boon to wheat crop which is cultivated in „Rabi‟ . 52. What are the greenhouse gases? (AS-1 / AS-4) A. 1. Methane 2. Carbon dioxide. 53. What is deforestation? (AS-1) A. 1. Deforestation is cutting down and clearing away forest on a very large scale. K. GURUDEVA SURESH 9441775926
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54. Define mango showers. (AS1) A. 1. At the end of the summer, pre-monsoon showers („bursting monsoon‟) are common in the Deccan Plateau. 2. These help in the early ripening of mangoes and other plantation crops in peninsular India. 3. Hence they are locally known as mango showers in Andhra Pradesh. 55. What is the average temperature range in A P for January? (AS-4) A. 1. The range for the average temperature in A P for January is 21⁰C to 26⁰. 56. State any two human activities which contribute to Global warming? (AS-1) (Mar-15) A. 1. Deforestation 2. Industralisation 57. What is “October heat”? (AS-1) A. In the retreat monsoon season owing to the conditions of high temperature and humidity, the weather becomes rather oppressive. This is commonly known as “October heat”. 58. What are trade winds? (AS-1) A. Permanent winds blow toward equatorial low pressure belt by reflecting towards the west and are called trade winds. 59. What is Pressure Zone? (AS-1) A. The force per unit area exerted against the earth‟s surface. 60. What is a monsoon? A. Seasonal wind blowing between Indian subcontinent and the Indian Ocean, that brings rains is called monsoon. 61. Name the twin sources of Ganga. (AS1) A. River Ganga has twin sources. They are Bhagirathi and Alakananda. 62. Where do rivers the Bhagirathi and the Alakananda join? (AS1) A. Bhagirathi and Alakananda join at Devprayag to form Ganga. 63. What is the name of Brahmaputra Tibet? (AS1) A. Tsangpo. 64. Name the largest peninsular river system. (AS1) A. The Godavari. 65. Name the source of the Godavari. (AS1) A. Nasik Triambak in Maharashtra. 66. Which river is the major tributary of the Krishna river? (AS1) A. Tungabhadra is the major tributary of the Krishna river. 67. Which mineral available in Kudremukh? (AS1) A. Iron 68. Which mineral available in Sandur? (AS1) A. Manganese 69. Why the water storage capacity of Tungabhadra dam is decreasing? (AS1) 1. Accumulation of silt. 2. Deforestation. 3. Mining. 70. What are the drainage physiographic units in India? (AS1) 1. India has 3 drainage physiographic units: 1) the Himalayas 2) peninsular plateau and 3) the Indo- Gangetic plain. 71. Give examples of Himalayan Rivers. (AS1) A. The three Himalayan Rivers 1. The Indus, 2. The Ganga and 3. The Brahmaputra. 72. What is Evaporation? (AS1) A. 1. The turning of water into vapour, takes place all the time in water bodies. 2. It can happen to any exposed surface water, such as lakes, rivers, seas etc. 73. What is Evapotranspiration? (AS1) K. GURUDEVA SURESH A. The total amount of water added to the 9441775926 atmosphere from both evaporation and transpiration. 4
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74. Define Ground Water. (AS1) Ground water is the water that is found beneath the earth's surface. 75. „Sustaining underground water becomes a question to all‟. What are the measures do you suggest to increase the underground water levels? (AS2) 1. Use pipelines instead of canals. 2. By using drip irrigation. 3. By constructing perculating pits 76. Define Drainage. (AS1) A. The natural removal of surface and sub-surface water from an area. 77. Define Drought. (AS1) A. A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water. 78. Once in how many years information census is collected? (AS1) A. Ten years. 79. Who organises the collection and recording of census information? (AS1) A. The Registrar General & Census Commission of India. 80. When was taken the first census in India? (AS1) A. In India the first census was taken in 1872. 81. When was taken the first complete census in India? (AS1) A. The first complete census, however was taken in 1881. 82. What is the India‟s population as of 2011? (AS4) / (AS1) A. India‟s population as of 2011 is 121,05,69,573 (1210 millions). 83. What are the categories grouped in the population? (AS1) A. The population of a nation is generally grouped into three broad categories. 1. Children (0-15 years) 2. Working Age (15-59 years) 3. Aged (Above 59 years) 84. What is the importance of working age population? (AS6) 1. They have to protect family. 2. Children and aged people have depend on the working age. 85. What is sex ratio? (AS1) A. 1. The sex ratio is the number of females per 1000 males in the population. 2. Sex ratio in India as per 2011 census: 943 3. Sex ratio in AP - 1000:993. 86. What is a Literate? (AS1) A. Literate means a person aged above 7 years who can read, write and understand a language. 87. What is Literacy rate? (AS1) A. The number of literates per every 100 persons in the population is known as literacy rate. 88. Why the population is called as dynamic? (AS1) A. Population is dynamic, because of the 3 processes: 1. Births, 2. Deaths 3. Migrations. 89. What is „Birth rate‟ and Death rate? (AS1) A. 1. Birth rate is the number of live births per thousand persons in a year. 2. In 1992 the birth rate in India was 29. 3. Death rate is the number of deaths per thousand persons in a year. 90. What is Population density? (AS1) A. 1. People living per one square kilometer is called density of population. 2. The population density of India in the year 2011 was 382 persons per sq km. 91. What is Infanticide? (AS1) A. A person who kills an infant, especially their own child. K. GURUDEVA SURESH 5 9441775926
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92. Write two slogans on population control. (AS6) A. 1. Small family is the ideal family. 2. “We two, ours one” and One or none. 93. Write two slogans on gender equality. (AS6) 1. Who is a man? Who is a woman? Are we not one? 2. Treat equally either boy or girl. 94. What is a settlement? (AS1) A. 1. The way we organize ourselves and our living spaces in a place is called a settlement. 2. Settlement is the geographic space where we live and work. 95. What is the Juggi Jhopdi clusters? (AS1) A. Unauthorised colonies or without being accepted as legal settlements in Delhi are known as the Juggi Jhopdi clusters. 96. Expand DDA. (AS1) A. Delhi Development Authority. 97. Give examples for Service activities. (AS1) A. Service activities: finance, insurance, real estate and business transport, storage and communication. 98. Define Mega cities. (AS1) A. Cities having more than 10 Million people are called Mega Cities. Ex: Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata. 99. Define Metropolitan/Million Plus cities. (AS1) A. Cities having population between 1 - 10 million are called Metropolitan/Million Plus cities. Ex: Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad. 100. What is Urbanisation? (AS1) A. People have been increasingly living in cities and towns. 101. What is the literacy rate in India as per 2011 census? (AS4) A. 74.04% 102. What is a „Migrant‟? (AS1) A. 1. „Migrant‟ means a person who stays more than six months in another place. 2. According to national census surveys, every fourth person in India is a migrant. 103. What are the criteria's for identifying a person as a migrant? (AS1) 1. “Birth place” 2. “Last usual place of residence” – a period of six months. 104. What is the main reason for female migration? (AS1) A. Females report marriage and males report employment as the most common reason for migration. 105. What is a „Kopi‟? (AS1) A. Each family is provided with a bamboo mat and poles, which are converted into a small conical hut or kopi. 106. Which act governing international migrations in India? (AS1) A. The Emigration Act, 1983 107. What is Immigration? (AS1) A. The action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country. 108. What is Emigration? (AS1) A. Leave one's own country in order to settle permanently in another. 109. What is Internal migration? (AS1) A. 1. Migration of the people with in the country is called “internal migration”. 2. Migrants can work any where in the country. K. GURUDEVA SURESH 9441775926
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What are the non-farm activities? (AS1) Small manufacturing, transport, shop-keeping, etc. Whish is the most crucial factor necessary for farm production? (AS1) Land is the main factor of production in the agriculture sector. What is the standard unit of measuring land? (AS1) The standard unit of measuring land is hectare. One hectare is 10000 square meters. What are the factors of production? (AS1) Land, labour, capital Entrepreneurship and Technology. Define labour. (AS1) Labour refers to all human effort in production, not just manual labour. Examples for labour: An engineer, manager, accountant, supervisor, machine operator, sales representative or causal labour. Define fixed capital. (AS1) Which Help to produce the goods over many years, they require some repair and maintenance so that they remain useful and can be used year after year is called Fixed capital or physical capital. Ex:Tables, chairs and almirahs, Electricity, Weighing machines. Define working capital. (AS1) The capital of a business which is used in its day-to-day trading operations. What is Modern Cropping? (AS1) 1. Production is increased by using modern technology in place of traditional practices. 2. High yielding varieties (HYVs) of seeds are used in place of simple seeds. Expand MNREGA. (AS1) Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act. What are Persian wheels? (AS1) The wheels used by farmers to draw water. What is flow of labour? (AS1) Migration of people in search of employment is called flow of labour. What is Arab Sring? (AS1) A civil war started by the people to uprooting of dictators in Tunisia. Tunisia and Egypt were influenced by each other‟s revolutions. It was called as „Arab Spring‟. What is An indentured labour? (AS1) A bonded labour under contract to work for an employer for a specific amount of time, to pay off his passage to a new country or home is called as An indentured labour. Expand MNC. (AS1) Multi-National Corporations. When were the barriers on foreign trade and investment removed? (AS1) After 1991. What is liberalisation? (AS1) 1. Removing barriers or restrictions set by the government is known as liberalisation. 2. It allowed to make decisions freely about what they wish to import or export. Expand IMF. (AS1) International Monitory Fund. Why do governments try to attract foreign investments? (AS1) 1. More foreign investment helps to increase the economic activities. 2. This helps in employment generation.
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110. What is International migration? (AS1) A. 1. Migration of the people from one country to other country is called “international migration”. 2. Migrants should have Visa and Passport. 111. When was happened the Bengal famine? (AS1) A. 1. The Bengal famine in 1943-45. 2. It took away 3 to 5 million people‟s lives in Bengal, Assam and Odisha. 112. In what ways government today ensures food security ? (AS1) A. 1. Ration shops 2. Mid-day meals 3. Anganwadis. 113. What is Food Security? (AS1) A. Food security means the government creates conditions so that farmers are able to produce increasing amount of food grains. 114. How to calculate availability of food grains per person per day? (AS1) A. Availability of food grains per person per day = (Availability of food grains for the year † population)/ 365. 115. What is the standard calories of food intake per day? (AS1) A. A standard of 2100 calories per day in urban areas and 2400 calories in rural areas is the recommended food intake per day. 116. How many kgs of foodgrains can get per month per family to the Antyodaya cardholders? (AS1) A. The Antyodaya cardholders are entitled to get 35 kgs of foodgrains (rice and wheat) per month per family. 117. Who procured and maintained the stock of food grains? (AS1) A. The stock of food grains procured and maintained by the FCI. 118. Expand FCI. (AS1) A. Food Corporation of India. 119. What is Buffer stock? (AS1) A. Procuring & maintaining food grains by FCI is called buffer stock. 120. Expand ICDS. (AS1) A. Integrated Child Development Scheme. 121. Who directed to provide mid-day meals? (AS6) A. The Supreme Court directed to provide mid-day meals. 122. Which is the largest school feeding programme in the world? (AS1) A. Mid-day meal is the largest school feeding programme in the world. 123. Where is located NIN? (AS1) A. National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) is in Hyderabad. 124. How to calculated BMI? (AS1) A. BMI = Weight in kgs/ (Height in metres squared). 125. Give two suggestions for the eradication of malnutrition (AS-6) 1. Children should take fruits, vegetables, Eggs and milk every day. 2. They should have medical facilities. 126. What is the active role of the judiciary in implementing food security in India? (AS1) 1. Children can get nutritional food. 2. In the schools the students get mid day meals. 127. What is "environment's source function“? (AS1) A. The potential of an environment to provide these resources is referred to as an "environment's source function". K. GURUDEVA SURESH 9441775926
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128. What is the "sink function“ ? (AS1) A. The "sink function“ describes an environment's ability to absorb and render harmless waste and pollution. 129. What is Sustainable development ? (AS1) A. Meets the needs of the present generation without compromising and destroying the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. 130. Who wrote the book “Silent Spring”? (AS1) A. In 1962, Rachel Carson wrote a the book “Silent Spring”. Silent Spring explains the impact of spraying of DDT. 131. What is the Endosulfan issue in Kerala? (AS1) A. 1. In 1976, cashew crop from pests, the government carried out treatment of 15,000 acres of land with Endosulfan. 2. Endosulfan sprayed for 25 years in Kerala. 3. 5,000 people have died and attacked cancer by Endosulfan. 132. What is Chipko Andolan? (AS1) A. 1. Chipko Andolan is the environmental movement started in 1970s in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand. 2. `Chipko‟ meaning 'embrace': the villagers hugged the trees. 133. Which article provides right to life? (AS1) A. Article 21. 134. Where was initiated the alternate PDS system? (AS1) A. The alternate PDS system initiated by community groups in the Zaheerabad area of Andhra Pradesh. 135. Write two slogans in the context of environment. (AS6) 1. “Save the Environment and you will Save the Life and Future.” 2. “Lets go green to get our globe clean” 3. “Earth is the only livable planet; just save it”. 136. What is Environment? (AS1) A. The surroundings in which a person, animal or plant lives.
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2 MARKS QUESTIONS 1. Observe the table and answer the questions given below. (AS3)
Date 5 Jan
Location Imphal Sunrise 05:59 Sunset 16:37
Location Ahmedabad Sunrise 07:20 Sunset 18:05
Q : According the table, which place is located in the East? A: Imphal. Q : What is the Standard Meridian of Ahmadabad and Imphal? A: 82 ½° Eastern Longitude. 2. Write a few lines about India‟s location. (AS1) 1. India is situated in the continent of Asia. 2. India is situated in Northern and eastern hemispheres. 3. India is surrounded by water on its three sides. 4. 23 ½° North latitude Tropic of Cancer goes across India. 3. Why do we use the term “Indian peninsula”? (AS1) 1. Peninsula is a piece of land three sides surrounded by water. 2. India is surrounded by the sea on three sides. 3. In the east Bay of Bengal, in the west Arabian sea and in the south Indian Ocean. 4. That‟s why we often use the term “Indian peninsula”.
4. Write about Indira point. (AS1) 1. Indira Point is the southern-most point of India. 2. It is situated in the Great Nicobar. 3. It was formerly known as Pygmalion Point. 4. It was renamed in honor of Indira Gandhi on 22-11-1985. 5. It was submerged during the 2004 Tsunami. 5. How the Himalayas were formed? (AS 1) A: Over 200 million years ago Gondwana land split into pieces and the peninsular Indian plate moved towards North-East and collided the much larger Eurasian Plate (Angara land). Owing to the collision and immense compression force mountains evolved through a folding process over millions of years. The present form of the Himalayas is a result of this process. 6. What is Per capita Income? (AS1) 1. The total national income is divided by the total population in the nation is known as per capita income. 2. The average income is also called per capita income. 3. It is useful to compare the nations in the development. 7. What are the Developmental Goals of Urban unemployed youth? (AS1) 1. Should get good job. 2. Should get better salary. 3. Should acquire own house. 4. Should purchase laptop, cell phone, stylish life etc., 8. Write about HDR. (AS1) 1. HDR stands for Human Development Report. 2. It is published by United Nations Development Programme. 3. HDR compares countries based on educational levels, health and per capita income. K. GURUDEVA SURESH 9441775926
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9. Classify the economic activities. (AS1) A. People engaged in various economic activities. 1) Agriculture and related activities. 2) Manufacturing processes & industries, 3) Services for people. 10. What are the types of Services? (AS1) A. Services are three types. They are 1. Community, social and personal services. 2. Finance, insurance and real estate. 3. Trade, hotels, transport and communication. 11. "The Indo-Gangetic plains have high density of population“ Illustrate with your reasons. (AS2) 1. The Indo-Gangetic plain is fertile and excellent for farming. 2. It makes heaven for farmers to grow Wheat and rice. 3. Drinking water, house construction facilities are more comfortable here. 4. It comforts large number of people to get employment. 12. If the Himalayas would have not been in its present position how would be the climatic conditions of the Indian sub continent? (AS1) 1. The Himalayas play a very significant role influencing the climatic conditions of India. 2. The Himalayas cause precipitation in the form of rain and snow. 3. The absence of Himalayas no possibility for tropical monsoon type of climate. 4. The absence of Himalayas may tend to India to become a tropical desert. 5. Besides they present the cold air masses of central Asia from entering into India. 6. In this way the Himalayas play very significant role on the climatic conditions of India. 13. What is the influence of the Himalayas on Indian agriculture? (AS1) 1. Indo - Gangetic plain is very fertile with the fine Alluvial brought by rivers. 2. The great rivers carry alluvium from the Himalayas. 3. They are suitable for growing variety of crops. 4. Himalayas serve water for irrigation being the birth places of perennial rivers. 5. The Himalayan slopes offer terraced cultivation. 6. A wide variety of fruits such as apples, pears, grapes, mulberry, walnut, cherries, peaches, apricot, etc. are also grown in the Himalayan region. 14. How Himachal Pradesh achieved high literacy rate? (AS1) (imp) 1. Both the government of Himachal Pradesh and the people of the state were keen on education. 2. The government started schools and made sure that education was largely free, or costs very little for parents. 3. Further, it tried to ensure that these schools had at least the minimum facilities of teachers, classrooms, toilets, drinking water, etc. 4. Among the Indian states, Himachal Pradesh has the distinction of one of the highest spending from the government budget on education for each child. 15. Why do we use averages to compare the development? (AS1) 1. Development is a complex phenomenon. 2. The average income is useful for comparison. 3. Yes. There are limitations to the use of average income. 4. The average income also hide disparities. 5. Example. Himachal Pradesh with lower per capita income has a better human development ranking than Punjab. K. GURUDEVA SURESH 9441775926
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16. Why do you think average income is an important criterion for development? Explain. (AS1) 1. Average income is useful to compare the countries. 2. The standard of living will develop when the average raise. 3. World Bank and IMF used averages to compare the countries. 4. That‟s why the average income is an important criterion for development. 17. What is the relationship between women‟s work outside their homes and gender bias? (AS1) 1. Women who work outside the homes are economically independent 2. Working women would be self-confident. 3. They have greater part in household decisions 4. There is inverse relationship between women‟s work and gender bias. 5. Gender bias gradually reduce by women‟s work outside their homes. 18. “ Women in the unorganized sector are facing Gender discrimination in the wages.” Comment in your own words. (AS2) 1. Women have power to work in any field and do any work equally with the men. 2. In some works women could not get equal wages. Ex: Agriculture and construction works. 3. But they are facing gender discrimination in the wages. 19. Why do you think parents accord less priority to girls education as compared to boys? Explain. (AS4) 1. For a long time India remained the male dominate society. 2. Parents are giving less priority to girls education because various customs and traditions existing in Indian society. 3. Insecurity conditions are existing in our society to the Female. 4. In rural areas girls are married off at early ages, which prevents their education. 5. In rural families homely works and child care responsibilities are allotting to female child. 20. Classify the countries based on Per capita Income of the people. (AS4) According to the per capita income the countries can be classified into three categories. Those are: 1. Developed countries : The per capita income of the people is more than 12,600 Dollars. 2. Developing countries : The per capita income of the people is above 1,035, below 12,600 Dollars. 3. Backward countries : The per capita income of the people is below 1,035 dollars. 21. State why the organized sector is better than the unorganised sector. (AS4) 1. Organised sector has some formal processes and procedures. 2. Workers in the organised sector enjoy security of employment. 3. They are expected to work only for a fixed number of hours. 4. They get paid Leave, Provident Fund and Medical benefits. That's why the organised sector is better than the unorganised sector. 22. How is the organised sector different from an unorganised sector? (AS1) 1. The organised sector is the enterprises or places of Work Where the terms of employment are regular and therefore, people have assured Work. 2. The unorganised sector is characterised by small and scattered units which have remained largely outside the control of the Government. K. GURUDEVA SURESH In this way organised sector is different from unorganised sector. 9441775926
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23. Do you think the classification of economic activities into primary, secondary and tertiary is useful? Explain how. (AS1) Yes. I think the classification of economic activities is useful. Uses: 1) To know how many people are employed in each sector. 2) To estimate how much goods and services are produced. 3) To know the produced goods are sufficient or not. 4) To plan which sector need development. 24. Jaipur is hotter than Leh. Explain your answer. (AS-1) 1. Yes. Jaipur is hotter than Leh. 2. Jaipur is located in the Thar Desert region in Rajasthan. 3. Generally the desert region‟s temperature is high. 4. Leh is in the Himalaya mountain region in Jammu Kashmir. 5. That‟s why Leh is cooler than Jaipur. 25. Identify the wet months in Chennai. How is this different from Jaipur? (AS-1) A. 1. The wettest months in Chennai are October and November. 2. But in Jaipur wettest months are July and August. 3. Chennai receives rainfall above 350 mm during the wet months. 4. But in Jaipur it receives only 220 mm. 5. Chennai is different from Jaipur in the climate. 26. What is Monsoon? Write the monsoon system in India? (AS-1) A. 1. Monsoons are seasonal winds that bring moist air from oceans and seas over land. 2. Arab traders named the seasonal wind system as „monsoon‟. 3. The bulk annual rainfall in India is received from south-west monsoon. 4. October - November is a period of the retreat of the monsoons. 5. June - September is a period of the retreat of the south-west monsoon. 6. During the south-west monsoon period cyclonic depressions which originate over the Andaman area. 27. Why Shimla cooler than Delhi during summer? (AS-1) A. 1. Shimla and Delhi are located at different latitudes. But Shimla is located in the mountain zone. 2. Generally hill regions are cooler than other regions. 3. Thus, Shimla is cooler than Delhi during the summer. 28. Why Darjeeling have pleasant weather than Kolkata during summer? (AS-1) A. 1. Darjeeling is located at a height of 2050 meters and Kolkata height is 10 meters. 2. The Darjeeling average temperature is 17⁰, Kolkata average temperature is 30⁰ C. 3. Generally hill regions are more cooler than others. 4. Thus, Darjeeling has pleasant weather as compared to Kolkata in summer. 29. How does deforestation affect global warming? (AS-1 / AS-4) A. 1. The Cutting down of trees and using that land for other purposes is called deforestation. 2. Trees supply oxygen, absorb carbon dioxide. 3. Deforestation would be caused increase of CO₂, CFC levels in the atmosphere. 4. Deforestation caused increase of temperatures and global warming. K. GURUDEVA SURESH 9441775926
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30. Explain the differences in temperature in Jaipur and Chennai. (AS1) A. 1. Jaipur is located in the Desert region. 2. Chennai is located in the east coast of the Bay of Bengal. 3. Desert climate influences the climate of Jaipur. 4. Winds from the sea influences the climate of Chennai. 31. Do girls get similar opportunities for further studies as boys? (AS1) 1. No, girls didn‟t get similar opportunities for further studies as boys. 2. Now a day girls are getting similar opportunities. 3. But not up-to the extent. 4. The conditions have to improve. 5. Girls should treat equally as boys. 32. "Due to the difference in sex ratio, what would be the impact on society ?" Explain? (AS2) 1. Female population will decrease. 2. In future male population may not get marriages. 3. Family system may collapse. ' ' ” 4. Gender bias may increase in the society. 5. The problem of criminality in our society will increase. 33. What are Reasons behind the high density of population? (AS1) 1. They have rich in natural resources like mining, forest, land and water. 2. They have plenty of facilities like housing, transport, electricity and shopping. 3. They have Good job opportunities. 4. Improvement in higher education facilities and health care. 34. What is a Aerotropolis (or airport city)? (AS1) 1. The settlements centered around large airports are called Aerotropolis (or airport city). 2. In an Aerotropolis the airport functions as a city in its own right. 3. Example for Aerotropolis cities in India: Bengaluru International Airport, Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi), and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (Hyderabad). 4. Example for Aerotropolis cities in the world: Suvarnabhoomi International Airport (Bangkok, Thailand), Dubai International Airport (Dubai, UAE), Cairo International Airport (Cairo, Egypt), and London Heathrow Airport (London, UK). 35. What are the factors that influenced the development of Visakhapatnam? (AS4) 1. Visakhapatnam is a sea port. 2. It has well developed transport facilities. 3. People migrate very much to Visakhapatnam. 4. Education and Employment facilities are more in Visakhapatnam. 36. What is at the center of an Aerotropolis? (AS1) 1. An Aerotropolis has an airport city at its core. 2. An Aerotropolis is surrounded by clusters of aviation-related . 3. It gains a competitive advantage by utilizing the capabilities. 4. An Aerotropolis extending up to 25 kilometers outward. 37. What is a site? What are the features of a site? (AS1) Site refers altitude, lakes, rivers, underground water, soils, security, shelter from natural forces of the place. Site features: 1. Security and shelter from natural forces would change. 2. The trees in this area may be cut downed. 3. Water resources in this area may K. beGURUDEVA polluted. SURESH 14 9441775926
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38. What is situation? What are the features of the situation? (AS1) Situation describes the connections with other places. Situation features: 1. Roadways, Railways would develop. 2. Buildings, Industries would establish. 3. Development of trading and business. 39. What are the reasons for the migration? (AS1) 1. Employment 2. Education 3. Loss in business 4. Droughts 5. Floods 6. Family feuds 7. Marriage. 40. What are the Causes for the seasonal tribal migration? (AS1) 1. Uneven development 2. Intrusion of outsiders 3. Displacement of people 4. Regional disparity 5. Construction of dams 6. Mining. 41. What are the types of International migration from India? (AS1) International migration from India is of two types: 1. Skilled migration to USA, Canada, UK, Australia. IT professionals, doctors. 2. Unskilled migration to West Asian countries on temporary contracts. 42. Do you think migrants are trouble makers/ trouble shooters in their destinations? Justify your answer. (AS4) 1. Yes. I think migrants are trouble makers. 2. The migrants may not be provided proper facilities by the government. 3. They may question for proper facilities in the long course. 4. If the migrants begin to fight for their identity, then the trouble will start. Ex : Tamil people in Sri Lanka. 43. „Most children of migrant families become dropouts.‟ Do you agree with this statement? Justify your answer. (AS2) 1. Yes. I agree With the above statement. 2. As some migrants migrate in the middle of the academic year, they do not have interest to join in the schools. 3. Schools are not available in the migrate areas. 4. Language Problem, child care, ill health are other reasons. 44. Why skilled persons are able to go to developed countries? (AS1) 1. Developed countries required skilled people to work in their offices. 2. High salary, better life and infrastructure facilities attract professionals from less developed countries like India. 3. Many developed countries could not prefer unskilled workers migrate to their countries. 4. So, only skilled professionals are able to go to developed countries.
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45. Why only unskilled workers are migrating to West Asian countries? (AS1) 1. West Asian countries need the unskilled workers to work in their factories and manufacturing units at low salaries. 2. These countries have plenty of oil mines. 3. Digging oil from the wells and other activities need unskilled workers. 4. These employees work on large scale with low salaries. 46. What are the problems faced by the migrant workers in unorganized sector? (AS1) 1. They could not provided proper shelter. 2. They could not provided medical facilities, insurance and holidays. 3. They could not provided proper salary/ wages. 4. They could not provided security measures in their work. 47. What is multiple cropping? Why should we need multiple cropping? (AS1) Multiple cropping is the practice of growing two or more crops during a single season. Need of multiple cropping: 1. To produce a greater yield. 2. More profitable. 3. Soil conservation. 4. Pest control. 5. Water saving. 48. Why men receive higher wages than women for the same job? (AS1) 1. We can see this in the agriculture sector majorly. 2. It is known as the "gender pay gap“. 3. The main cause is men have more physical strength. 4. “Men can do the hard work than women.” 49. What are the criteria for selecting a site for operations of MNCs? (AS1) 1. Proximity to the markets. 2. Availability of skilled and unskilled labour at low costs. 3. Assured availability of other factors of production. 4. Government policies that protect their interests. 50. Write about WTO. (AS1) WTO means: World Trade Organisation. WTO aim is to liberalise international trade. WTO head quarters are located in Geneva. WTO establishes rules regarding international trade. Nearly 150 countries are members of the WTO. 51. Write about globalisation. (AS1) 1. Globalisation is the process of rapid integration of countries in the late 20th century. 2. Globalisation is not merely about the market, ideas are also being shared and expanded. 3. Globalisation has been of advantage to consumers, 4. It created employment opportunities. 52. What were the reasons for putting barriers to foreign trade? (AS1) 1. After Independence our government put barriers to foreign trade. 2. This was considered necessary to protect the producers within the country. 3. Industries were just coming up and competition from imports at the stage would not have allowed these industries to survive. 4. Giving protection to domestic producers through a variety of means. K. GURUDEVA SURESH 9441775926
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53. Write about SEZ. (AS1) 1. SEZ means Special Economic Zones. 2. SEZs are to have world class facilities like electricity, water, roads, transport, storage, recreational and educational facilities. 3. Companies in the SEZs do not have to pay taxes for 5 years. 54. Write about National Food Security Act . (AS1) 1. National Food Security Act (Right to Food) passed in 2013. 2. National Food Security Act provides every person of low income families is entitled to 5 K.g. of foodgrains per month at subsidised rates. 3. National Food Security Act envisages providing free cooked meals for pregnant women, lactating mothers, children aged 1-6 coming to Anganwadi and mid-day meals for children aged 6-14 in schools. 55. “Our country could not achieve self sufficiency in the production of food grains” – Comment (AS-2) 1. Food grain production is not proportional when compared to the rate of population growth. 2. There is no proper Water management. 3. Farmers are following traditional methods. 4. Fragmentation of Land holdings. 5. Improper manuring and low application of fertilizers. 56. Give suggestions to implement the National Food Security Act properly? (AS-6) 1. Public Distribution System should work properly. 2. Government should encourage high yielding food crops. 3. Government should provide subsidy to the food products. 4. To face the drought Government provide godown facilities. 57. “The public distribution system is providing proper food security” – Comment. (AS2) 1. Yes I think that the public distribution system is providing proper food security. 2. Public distribution system provides food grains to poor people with low cost. 3. The Anthyodaya cardholders are entitled to get 35 kgs of food grains per month per family. 4. Low income families is entitled 5 kgs of foodgrains per month at subsidies rates. 58. State any two defects in the Organisation of Public Distribution System? (AS-1) 1) Selling with higher prices. 2) Cheating in the process of Weighing. 3) Selling ration goods in the black markets. 4) Only few days distribution is following. 59. How is PDS related to food security? (AS1) 1. Rice, Wheat, Sugar and Kerosene are distributed by the PDS. 2. White card holders can get these items with cheaper prices. 3. They can get these items in nearby ration shops. 4. Thus the PDS ensures the security of the poor people. 60. What are the important and urgent environmental issues? (AS1) Deforestation, Soil erosion, Lowering groundwater tables, Increasing pollution, Pressure on grazing land, Rising dependence on fossil fuels, Industrial emissions, Use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, Climate change.
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61. Write about the organic farming? (AS1) 1. Organic farmers forego the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. 2. Organic farmers rely mainly on crop rotation, compost and biological pest control in farming. 3. One of the main characteristics of organic agriculture is the use of local resources. 4. Sikkim has taken steps to ban chemical fertilizers and pesticides. 5. Sikkim is the first state in India that is planning to shift completely to organic farming by 2015. 6. Uttarakhand is following the same path of being 100% organic state. 62. What are the disadvantages/problems of Green revolution? (AS1) 1. Green revolution affected the environment and society. 2. Chemical fertilizers caused pollution and erosion. 3. The pesticides polluted the soil and water systems. 4. The polluting of the soil resulted in lower soil quality. 5. Some birds and insects are disappearing. 63. “The environment is also called natural capital” – Comment. (AS2) 1. Capital means wealth owned by a person or organization. 2. Capital is a factor of production. 3. Environment includes land, water, minerals, trees etc., 4. All these used in the production process. 64. Why should water be considered as common property? (AS1) 1. Water is a natural resource. It is free like air and sunlight. 2. There are no boundaries to the water resources on the earth. 3. Water is very necessary for everyone to live. 4. Everyone should have access to water. 65. “Rapid extraction of minerals and other natural resources would adversely impact the future” Do you agree? Or differ? Justify your comment. (AS2) 1. Yes, I agree with this statement. Today we are extracting minerals rapidly. 2. Development is intensive in use of minerals and resources. 3. If it is continuous, natural resources would disappear. 4. Thus, rapid extraction of minerals would adversely impact the future development prospects.
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4 MARKS QUESTIONS 1. What main criterion is used by the World Bank in classifying different countries? What are the limitations of the above criterion, if any? (AS1) A. 1. Main criterion is used by the World Bank in classifying different countries is per capita income. LIMITATIONS: 1. Many countries with the same per capita income have differences in their standard of living. 2. There are certain other things have to see to classify the development. They are i. Infant mortality iv. Literacy rate ii. Life expectancy at birth v. Gender bias iii. Average years of schooling vi. public facilities 2. What is the importance of the Right to Education Act, 2009 (RTE)? (AS1) 1. Government of India brought Right to Education Act in 2009. 2. RTE declared children of 6 to 14 years have the right to education. 3. The government will provide schooling free-of-cost. 4. Private schools should admit 25% of the children without fee. 5. School teachers will need adequate professional qualifications. 3. What India should do to become a developed country. (AS1) 1. To become a developed country we need infrastructure facilities. 2. We should control the population growth. 3. Education facilities and literacy rate should be improved. 4. We should control the price levels of the common goods. 5. We should develop agriculture and Industries. 6. Spend more on the constructive purposes. 7. Subsidies should be minimised only to the poor. 8. Employment and Health facilities should be improved. 4. Plateau regions in India do not support agriculture as much as the plain regions-what are the reasons for this? (AS1) 1. A plain is a low lying land with leveled surface. 2. A plateau is an area of fairly level high ground to the surrounding area. 3. The plains are most suitable for human occupation. 4. The plains have fertile lands that are drained by rivers. 5. Large part of agricultural activity is done on the fertile plains. 6. The plateaus are mainly rich in mineral deposits and covered by light-textured soils. 7. The plateaus quickly suffer from drought. 8. That‟s why Plateau regions in India do not support agriculture as much as the plain regions.
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5. How are the Eastern coastal plains and western coastal plains similar or different . (AS1) Similarities: 1. Both Coastal plains are stretching from North to South. 2. Both Coastal plains are receiving abundant rainfall during south west monsoons. 3. East and west coastal plains are extending between the sea and mountain ranges. 4. Both East and West coastal plains covered with fertile soil. Differences: 1. In eastern coastal plains there are river deltas, whereas in West coastal plains there are no river deltas. 2. East coastal plain is wider than West coastal plain. 3. East coastal plain has lakes like Kolleru, Chilaka and Pulikot, Whereas West coastal plain has no lakes but it has lagoons and back waters. 4. East coastal plain has better irrigational facilities than West coastal plains. 5. East coastal plain is wider and flat. West coastal plain is narrow and uneven. 6. The East coastal plain is famous for food crops. The West coastal plain is famous for cash crops. 7. How does the human activities cause global warming? (AS1) A. 1. Human activities contribute to the global warming. 2. The primary way humans cause global warming is by burning fossil fuels. 3. The electricity is generated from coal-burning. 4. Usage of Refrigerators and air conditioners leads global warming. 5. Usage of Chemical fertilizers, pesticides cause global warming. 6. This increases the amount of carbon in the atmosphere. 7. It leads to an increase in the Greenhouse Effect. 8. Describe India‟s climate controls. (AS1) The factors that affect climate are called climatic controls. These include: I. Latitude: 1. Intensity of temperature depends on the latitude. It is more intense in lower latitudes than at higher latitudes. 2. In India, the Southern part lies in the tropical zone, closer to the equator; it has higher average temperature than the northern part. II. Land-water relationship: 1. The water bodies absorb and losses heat more slowly than land. 2. Due to this the formation of land and sea breezes influence the climate of coastal region.
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III. Relief: 1. Relief or altitude of a region influences the climate of the area. 2. Several hill stations have cool climate even during summer months. Eg: Simla, Nainital, Mussorie, Kodaikanal. IV. Upper air circulation: 1. The high velocity of Upper air movements is known as "Jet Streams". 2. This jet stream causes the neighboring atmosphere to cool. 9. What are disagreements between „developed‟ and „developing‟ countries about AGW? (AS4) A. 1. AGW means Anthropogenic Global Warming. 2. Anthropogenic means caused by humans. 3. The disagreements are between the „developed‟ countries and „developing‟ countries. 4. Developed countries want developing countries to cut down on burning coal. 5. Developing countries argue that developed countries developed precisely by burning fossil fuels in their development. 6. Developing countries say that their economic development will be seriously damaged if they don‟t burn fossil fuels. 7. Developed countries should do their fair share of work to help find alternatives that can help the developing countries to progress. 8. These are the disagreements between developed and developing countries about AGW. 10. Suggest measures to minimise the influence of the global warming. (AS4) 1. Forestation should be encouraged. 2. Reuse and recycle more. 3. Reduce your use of paper products. 4. Use compact fluorescent or LED bulbs. 5. Use public transportation. 6. Ride a bicycle instead of a motorcycle. 11. What are the Causes for the floods and droughts in India? (AS1) 1. The intense monsoon rains from southwest. 2. Lack of drainage facilities is also causing of floods in our country. 3. Torrential rains and flash floods. 4. Seismic activities, Over farming and deforestation. 5. Droughts are caused by a depletion of precipitation over time. 6. Climatic conditions and deficiency in rainfall. 7. Surface and ground water depletion. 8. Drying up of fresh water bodies such as rivers, lakes and ponds. 12. Should groundwater regulation be primarily community-led, as in the case of Hiware Bazar? (AS1) 1. Yes, Groundwater regulation should be primarily community led such as Hiware Bazar. 2. It should be supervised by the government strictly. 3. Because ground water should be considered as common pool of resource. 4. Need some norms to regulate and use the ground water like Hiware Bazar. 5. The successful efforts of Hiware Bazar should become wide spread. K. GURUDEVA SURESH 9441775926
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13. “The groundwater laws are both outdated and inappropriate.” Explain. (AS1) 1. Yes. The groundwater laws are both outdated and inappropriate. 2. They were developed at a time when groundwater was a marginal source. 3. Today deep tube wells have the potential to draw a lot of water. 4. Groundwater is mostly controlled by individuals that own the land. 5. Land owners were not restricted in the amount of water they can take out. 6. First we should de link the connection between ownership of land and water drawn from the underground. 14. “Groundwater should be considered a common pool resource” Explain your view. (AS2) 1. Therefore groundwater should be thought of as a collective pool resource. 2. Groundwater is meant for all people. 3. Today this is the major source of water for people. 4. When there is so much extraction it affects others in connected areas. 5. It affects the stock of water that would be available for future. 6. Therefore one can‟t allow individual to extract as much water as they wish. 7. There should be some restrictions. 15. Why the population increased continuously after Indian independence? (AS1) 1. Dangerous diseases were controlled by the rapid advances in medical science. 2. Health care was also provided to many parts of the country. 3. The Death rate in India has fallen due to the advanced health care, . 4. Employment opportunities were created. 5. Family planning programs have not been successful. 6. Early marriages are also cause for the rapid population growth in India. 7. The gap between the birth rate and death rate has widened. 8. Linking to have a son could not be controlled.
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16. How are multi-national companies promoting Globalization? (AS1) 1. Multi-National Companies (MNCS) are playing an important role in the process of globalization. 2. MNCs have created a borderless World through the flow of capital, people, technology etc. 3. MNCS bringing not only their products to a country, but also the new business policies and cultures. 4. MNCS are helping in increasing competitiveness among the native companies. 5. Latest models of vehicles in different countries introduced by the Globalisation. 6. MNCs are inculcating broadmindedness among the people. 17. What is the role of information technology in the globalisation process? (AS1) 1. I.T. has played an important role in the globalization. 2. Telecommunication helped to connect to different corners. 3. Internet has transformed the way in which business is conducted. 4. Except products, every other transaction is possible. 5. It has facilitated interaction between different countries. 6. Globalization would take a long time without the expansion of IT. 7. This is because a long time would be involved in sending information. 18. “The impact of globalisation has not been uniform.” - Comment. (AS2) (or) “ Now a days the market connecting the whole world.” Can you support this statement or not? – Comment. (AS2) 1. “The impact of globalisation has not been uniform”. 2. The truth of this statement can be verified if we observe the impact of MNCs on domestic producers and the industrial working class. 3. Small producers of goods such as batteries, capacitors, plastics, toys, tyres, dairy products and vegetable oil have been hit hard by competition from cheaper imports. 4. Also, workers are now employed “flexibly” in the face of growing competition. 5. This has reduced their job security. 6. Efforts are now on to make globalisation “fair” for all since it has become a worldwide phenomenon. 19. How liberalisation of trade and investment policies helped the globalisation? (AS1) 1. Liberalization of trade and investment policies has helped the Globalization. 2. Liberalization Policies removed many barriers and restrictions. 3. Availability of Goods and Services greatly increased in the world. 4. Establishment of M.N.C.s accelerated the globalization. 5. Quality of goods increased. 6. Due to liberalization policies transport system developed Well. 7. Mobile phones, Internet and Computer facilities developed well. 8. We can access any information with low cost internet facilities within seconds. 20. Why should we introduce bio-diversification in agricultural. (AS-1) 1. Due to the Bio-diversification the usage of chemical fertilizers and pesticides would be reduced. 2. Availability of pest predators causes quality food grains. 3. Soil fertility would be increased. 4. The spread of pests would be controlled. 5. The quality of production would be increased. 6. Farmers produce a number of crops rather than only one or two crops. 7. Income of the farmers would be increased. 8. Furthermore, production levels can be maintained similar. K. GURUDEVA SURESH 23 9441775926
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21. How can the government ensure higher availability of food grains during natural calamities? (AS4) 1. The FCI releases the buffer stock. 2. By bringing supplies from other areas. 3. Through the PDS system, the low cost food grains would be available. 4. The Anthyodaya Card holders are entitled to get 35 Kgs. of food grains per month per family. 5. Government should take action against block market. 6. Government should control higher prices in the market. 22. What is the relationship between food production and food security. (AS1) 1. There is a relationship between increase in food production and food security. 2. Increase the food production leads to increase the availability of food for consumption. 3. Increase in the availability of food grains leads to accessibility of minimum calories. 4. If the production of food grains increased, the excess production would be purchased by the Government. 5. The Government stores in FCI godowns as "Buffer Stocks“. 6. The Buffer stocks sold at subsidy rates through PDS. 7. This ultimately increase in the purchasing power of the people. 8. Thus the nutrition status of the people also increases. 23. “If you save the environment – it will save you” – can you agree or differ with this statement? Justify your answer. (AS-2) 1. There is a link between the environment and the lives of the people is very strong. 2. The environment serves a large number of needs like food, firewood, fodder and many other articles. 3. Projects, mining and industrialization leads the pollution. 4. The question of environment and sustainability is intimately connected to the issue of equity. 5. If environment is not protected, we would face the problem of fodder to the livestock and scanty rainfall. 6. Deforestation is one of the main reason for the decay of environment. So we have to protect forests. 7. In present days the extreme use of plastic also effects the environment. We should minimise the use of plastic. 8. It is our responsibility to protect the environment for the future generations. Write a letter to your District Collector on the Problems of Ration Shop (AS-6) In India many MNCs have benefited from Globalization. But small producers and workers faced so many problems. Give your suggestions for a fair globalization.
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SOME COMPARATIVE DATA ON SELECT STATES IMR PER 1000 LITERACY RATE (%) (2006) (2011) 42 77 36 84 62 64
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Observe the table and answer the questions: (AS-3) 1. What is the IMR of Punjab in 2006? A. 42 2. Which state stands first place in net attendance rate in 2006? A. Himachal Pradesh 3. Which is the best state in all sectors? A. Himachal Pradesh. 4. Which state needs more development in all sectors? A. Bihar.
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GRAPH 3.1 GDP BY AGRICULTURE, INDUSTRY AND SERVICE SECTORS Observe the graph and answer the questions: (AS3) 1. Which was the largest producing sector in 1972-73? A. Agriculture 2. Which was the largest producing sector in 2009-10? A. Services. 3. How many times increased, the GDP in India between 1972-73 and 2009-10? A. 7.7 times. 4. Which sector recorded more growth rate? A. Service sector. 5. Which sector recorded low growth rate? A. Agriculture sector.
Observe the pyramid and answer the questions given below. (AS3) 1. Define deprived. A. Poor people are called as deprived. 2. What is the income range of Aspirers. A. Income between 1.5-3.4 lakhs 3. How many rich families are there in India? A. 3 millionss. 4. What do you know about the pyramid? A. Rich people are low in numberK.but they have SURESH more income. Poor people are more in number GURUDEVA 28 but their income is very low. 9441775926
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POPULATION (IN MILLIONS) 1901-2011 INDIA
1200
1210.19 1028.74
1000 846.42
800
683.33
600
548.16
400 238.40
252.09
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278.98
318.66
361.09
439.23
200 0 1901 1911 1921 1931 1941 1951 1961 1971 1981 1991 2001 2011 Answer the following questions based on the graph given below. (AS3)
1. Why the year 1921 called as great dividing year? A. Before 1921 and after 1931 the population increased constantly. But in the year 1921 only, the population decreased. 2. What have you observed in the population growth before and after independence? A. 1. Before independence the population growth is very low. 2. After independence the population growth is very high. 3. In which decade population growth is high? A. 2001-11. 4. What is the population of India in 2011? A. 121 Crores. 10. Observe the following climograph and answer the following questions. (AS3)
A. Which month received the highest rainfall?
Ans. August.
B. Which months experience highest and lowest temperature?
1. The highest temperature month is May. 2. The lowest temperature month is December.
C. Why is the maximum amount of rainfall between June and October?
A. Because of the south-west monsoon.
D. Why is the temperature high between March and May?
A. It is summer in India.
E. Identify relief conditions causing variation in temperature and rainfall.
1. A. 1. Hyderabad is located in the Deccan Plateau. 2. 2. Western Ghats and Arabian Sea Land-waterSURESH relationship. K. GURUDEVA 3. 3. The movement of South-west monsoon. 9441775926
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Map Reading skill (AS-5)
Observe the map given and answer the questions. (AS5) 1. On the bank of which river Kolkata is located? Ans: River Hooghly 2. In how many countries River Brahmaputra is flowing? Ans: Three countries. They are China (Tibet), India and Bangladesh. 3. Write the other name of River Ganges. Ans: Padma (in Bangladesh) 4. Write the other name of River Brahmaputra in Bangladesh? Ans: Jamuna (in Bangladesh)
Observe the map & answer the questions given below (AS5) I. Which mountains are located on the northern side of the Deccan Plateau? Ans: Satpura Mountains. II. Name the landform located between Eastern Ghats and Western Ghats? Ans: Deccan Plateau. III. In which landform Hyderabad is located? Ans: Deccan Plateau. IV. Which river is flowing between Vindhya and Satpura Mountains? Ans: River Narmada.
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Observe the globe and answer the questions (AS5) 1. Which continent is located in South pole? A. Antarctica. 2. On which continent important four latitudes and longitude are passing? A. Africa. 3. In which hemisphere Asia is located? A. Northern or Eastern hemisphere. 4. In which months the sun rays are in the Northern hemisphere? A. March to September. 5. Which latitude is passing on the middle India? A. Tropic of Cancer.
Observe the map and answer the questions (AS5) 1. Which states recorded 15⁰C temperature? A. Rajasthan, Utterpradesh, West Bengal, and Asom. 2. Why the temperature line is shown 20⁰C circles near karnataka and Tamilnadu? A. Nilgiri mountains are located there. 3. Why 10⁰C temperature is recorded from Kashmir to Arunachal Pradesh? A. It is in the Himalalya mountains range.
Study the map given below and answer the following questions. (AS5) High Pressure
Low Pressure
Fig : Pressure and monsoon wind
North East Monsoon
South West Monsoon
January
July
1) Which Monsoon causes high amount of rain fall in India A. South West Monsoon. 2) During which month does low pressure occur in Indian Ocean. A. January. 3. Why in the month of January, middle Asia get High pressure? A. The sun is in the Southern Hemisphere. 4. When the south-west monsoons enter into Indian land? A. June first week. 5. Which area get more rains due to the north-east monsoons. A. Tamilnadu and southern part of Andhra Pradesh. 6. What we call the air blowing from high pressure to low pressure zone? A. Winds. K. GURUDEVA SURESH 9441775926
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Observe the given Map and answer the questions. (Mapping Skills -AS-5)
1 : 0° Longitude is also known as___? A: Greenwhich Line. 2 : Which continent has no life? A: Antarctica. 3 : Name the continents formed from Gondwana. A: South America, Africa, South India, Austrilia, Antarctica. 4 : Antarctica continent is located around which pole? A: South pole.
Map Drawing skill (AS-5) Draw rough outline map of India and locate Andhra Pradesh. (AS5)
India
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Map Pointing skill (AS-5)
Jammu & Kashmir
Uttaranchal New Delhi Sikkim Rajasthan Bihar Jharkand Kolkata
Maharashtra Mumbai
Hyderabad
Bangalore Tamilnadu OOty
82½ ° Eastern Longitude
Karnataka Chennai
Nilgiris
Indian
Ocean
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