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SAMPLE PAPER
GEOGRAPHY
SET - III
Time allowed : 3 Hours
Maximum Marks : 70
General Instructions :
(i) There are 19 general questions. Question No. 20 is for
Blind Students Only.
(ii) All questions are compulsory.
(iii) Marks for each question are indicated against it.
(iv) Question numbers 1 to 8 are short - answer questions
carrying 3 marks each. Answer of each of these questions should not exceed 80 words.
(v) Question numbers 11 to 15 are also short-answer
questions of 4 marks each. Answer of each of these questions should not exceed 120
words.
(vi) Question numbers 16,17 and 18 are long-answer
questions of 5 marks each. answer of each of these questions should not exceed 150
words.
(vii) Questions 9,10 and 19 contain test items of very
short-answers i.e., answers varying from one word to a couple to sentences. Q. 9 and 10
are of 3 marks each and Q. 19 is of 5 marks.
(viii) Outline map of INDIA provided to you must be
attached with your answer-book.
(ix) Use of templates of stencils for drawing outline
maps is allowed.
(x) Question numbers 9,10 and 19 are not for BLIND
STUDENTS, but in lieu of these question number 20 is provided for them.
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| Q.1. |
Name the six major racial groups from which
the population of the Indian subcontinent has been derived. (3) |
| Q.2. |
Define 'settlement pattern'. Name the
two components which basically define a settlement pattern. (3) |
| Q.3. |
"The seas surrounding the shores of India
have played a vital role in determining the nature of interaction of the Indian people
with those of the surrounding regions." Explain the above statement by giving three
supportive arguments. (3) |
| Q.4 |
Where are the Moist Tropical Evergreen forests
found in India ? Explain one way in which this vegetation is similar to the equatorial
forests, and one way in which it is dissimilar to it. (3) |
| Q.5. |
"The centripetal and centrifugal forces
are responsible for producing a balance of Unity in diversity in the Indian Polity."
Explain the above statement by giving three suitable examples.(3) |
| Q.6. |
Why is greater attention being paid to the
uplift of the Scheduled Caste population in India ?Discuss the distribution pattern of the Scheduled caste population with
reference to two States having (a) high, (b) low concentration. (3) |
| Q.7. |
Study carefully the table given below and then
answer the following questions :(3) |
| 7.1 |
Why is the total number of workers more in the
rural areas than in the urban areas ? |
| 7.2 |
Why is the number of female workers less than
that of the male workers ? Would it be right to say that the working population in India
is male dominated ? |
| 7.3 |
Who are 'marginal workers' ? Why is their
number so small compared with the main workers ? |
| Q.8. |
Why is the conservation of soils necessary ?
Describe three methods of conserving this valuable resource. (3) |
| Q.9. |
Write the names of the rivers indicated in the
map by numbers 3,7,12,20,26 and 27. also write their numbers alongside. (3) |
| Q.10. |
Draw a sketch map of India Gandhi Canal
Command Area, and it mark and label : (3) |
| 10.1 |
Areas irrigated 'under lift'. |
| 10.2 |
The cities of Bikaner and Jaisalmer. |
| Q.11. |
State two characteristic features each of the
Kashmir Valley and the Eastern Himalayas. (4) |
| Q.12. |
Why is conservation of minerals necessary ?
Describe any three steps taken for conserving minerals. (4) |
| Q.13. |
Discuss four important reforms introduced in
Indian agriculture after independence. (4) |
| Q.14. |
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| 14.1 |
Define (i) planning region, (ii) economic
region. (4) |
| 14.2 |
Explain two differences between the two. |
| Q.15. |
State two important features each of clustered
and dispersed types of settlements. (4) |
| Q.16. |
Describe the influence of five factors
responsible for the concentration of Jute Textile Industry in the Hoogly Basin.(5) |
| Q.17. |
What is the main resource base of the Damodar
river basin ? Describe four ways in which,
coupled with the development of Damodar Valley Corporation (D.V.C.), it has helped in the
integrated development of this region. (5) |
| Q.18. |
Explain how the railways in India are
contributing to the development national economy. Support your answer by giving
examples of any five major major commodities transported by them. (5) |
| Q.19. |
On the outline map of India provided to you,
locate and label the following correctly : (5) |
| 19.1 |
The parallel of latitude touching the
southernmost point of the mainland of India : |
19.2 |
A centre of heavy chemicals in West Bengal ; |
| 19.3 |
A State in the north - east having the lowest
percentage of Scheduled Caste population; |
| 19.4 |
Gas pipeline linking Gujarat with U.P.; |
| 19.5 |
The driest district of Rajasthan which
receives the benefit of natural flow of water for irrigation from the Indira Gandhi Canal.
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[ For Blind Students only (in lieu of
Q. Nos. 9,10 and 19)] |
| Q.20. |
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| 20.1 |
Name six rivers of Peninsular India, two of
which must be westflowing. (3) |
| 20.2 |
Point out three changes which have been
brought about by the Indira Gandhi Canal in western Rajasthan. (3) |
| 20.3 |
Give the correct name of each item given in Q.
19 above. (5) |
