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ISC Class XII Prelims 2019 : Geography

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SACRED HEART SCHOOL PRE-BOARD-2019 SUB: GEOGRAPHY CLASS-12 MAXIMUM MARKS-70 TIME- 3 HOURS General Instructions: Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately. You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes. This time is to be spent in reading the question paper. The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers. Attempt all questions from Part I (Compulsory). A total of four questions are to be attempted from Part II PART I (30 MARKS) Attempt all questions from this part Question 1 (a) Give two differences between India and Australia in context to locational setting. [2] (b) What is a horst? Give an example. [2] (c) Differentiate between Himalayas and Deccan Plateau in context to their period of formation and rocks found. [2] (d) Study the diagram and answer the following questions: [2] i. Name any two rivers marked 1,2,3,4 ii. Name any two doabs marked A,B,C,D,E (e) Name the following: i. The river which originates from Chemayungdung glacier. ii. The river often referred as Vridha Ganga. iii. The river in Bangladesh is also known as Padma. iv. The river forms a picturesque gorge in the marble rocks near Jabalpur in MP. (f) Mention any two objectives of Social forestry. (g) What is crop rotation? Why is it necessary? (h) Name the first shore based steel plant. From where does it import coal? (i) Which is the best variety of iron-ore? Why? (j) [2] [2] [2] [2] [2] The figure represents a section from Aravalis to Peninsular region. Identify any two of the relief features marked A,B, C,D. [2] Question 2 On the outline map of India provided: (a) Mark and name 23 (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) 1 2 0 N latitude. [1] Mark and name Anaimudi peak. Mark and name the major river which flows through Assam. Mark with an arrow the direction of winter jet stream over India. Trace the route of NH2 and name any one of its terminal point. Shade a region in the Eastern coast where deltaic forests are found. (g) (h) (i) (j) Mark Bomdi-La pass. Mark and name a place in South India where lignite deposits are found. Mark and name the city where HAL is located. Shade and name the state with highest literacy rate. PART II (40 MARKS) Attempt any Four questions from this part Question 3 (a) What is sub-continent? Why India is called a sub-continent? (b) State any four differences between Bhabar and Terai. (c) Study the [2] [2] climatic graph and answer the following: [2] i. Give a reason why extreme low temperature is experienced in the station given. ii. What is the annual range of temperature experienced by the station? (d) In their altitude, the Himalayan range shows a succession of vegetation from Tropical to Alpine. Justify the statement. [2] (e) Name the rivers which form the western and eastern limit of the Kumaon Himalayas. [2] Question 4 (a) There is contrast in the distribution of population at the state level. Give two reasons with an example for each. [2] (b) As per 2011 census, the population of India and few of its states is given below. Study the table and answer the questions: [3] Total population: 12,101 lakh Total area: 31.7 lakh sq. km Total cultivated area: 14.28 lakh sq. km. SL.NO NAME OF THE STATE POPULATION( LAKHS) AREA(LAKH SQ.KM) 1. Arunachal Pradesh 13.8 8.36 2 Bihar 1038 17.39 3. Kerala 333.9 3.89 4. Uttar Pradesh 1995.8 2.94 5. West Bengal 913.5 8.78 i. Find the Arithmetic density and Physiological density. ii. Which state has the highest and lowest density. (c) Migration leads to unbalanced demographic distribution. Justify the statement with examples. [2] (d) i. What is star shaped pattern of settlement? Name a state where this pattern is found. ii. What are slums? What is the reason for its growth? [3] Question 5 (a) What is Culturable waste? Suggest a measure to reduce this wasteland. (b) Give a reason for the following: i. Northern plain is bestowed with vast ground water resources. ii. Tank irrigation is very popular in the peninsular region. (c) Name the canal system: i. It is taken from right bank of river Yamuna at Okhla. ii. It draws water from the dam built across the Sutlej River. (d) Which irrigation system is used in the arid and semi-arid region? Give two advantages of this irrigation system. (e) What is tube-well? How does it score over well? Question 6 [2] [2] [2] [2] [2] (a) Differentiate between wet and dry agriculture. (b) With reference to sugarcane, answer the following: i. State any four conditions favouring the growth of sugarcane. ii. What is Ratooning? iii. What favours the growth of sugarcane in southern China? State two sugarcane producing areas in southern China. (c) Name the ore of aluminium. Mention any two uses of it. (d) Name : i. The nuclear power station in Rajasthan. ii. Geothermal energy based power plant in Himachal Pradesh. [2] [4] [2] [2] Question 7 (a) Which is the best method of transporting liquid? Mention any two advantages and one disadvantage of this mode of transport. [3] (b) State any four factors affecting inland waterways. [2] (c) With reference to the Vishakhapatnam port, answer the following: [3] i. State one important feature of this port. ii. Name two items of export and import iii. Its hinterland. (d) Mention any four objectives of Prasar Bharati. [2] Question 8 (a) In context to Bhilai Steel Plant, answer the following: i. From where does it obtain iron-ore, coal and limestone? ii. Which country assisted in the establishment of this industry? (b) Which industry is regarded as sunrise industry ? Why? (c) Mention the factors which help the shift of sugar industry to the peninsular India. (d) Why is India s share in international tourism registering a slow growth? [3] [2] [3] [2] Question 9 (a) Explain the meaning of planning region. Mention any three characteristics of a planning region [4] (b) Distinguish between Meso regions and Macro regions with an example for each. [2] (c) Which city is called the Electronics Capital of India ? What factors facilitate it to be the electronics capital of India? [3] (d) Name: [1] i. The Rice Bowl of India. ii. Two important coal producing regions in Chhattisgarh ************************************************************************** .

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