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Part-I [30 Marks]<\/strong> Question 1. (a) Give the six figure grid reference for:\u00a0[2]<\/p>\n Answer:<\/p>\n (b) On which bank of Sukli Nadi lies:\u00a0[2]<\/p>\n Answer:<\/p>\n (c) Differentiate between the drainage pattern shown in grid square:\u00a0[2]<\/p>\n Answer: (d) The region in this map extract receives seasonal rainfall. Give two reasons for your answer. [2] (e) Calculate the distance in km between settlement Bhatana and Makawal along the cart track. [2] (f) State the Compass direction of the following:\u00a0[2]<\/p>\n Answer:<\/p>\n (g) 1. Mention a social activity of people living in Marol.\u00a0[2] Answer:<\/p>\n (h) What do you understand by:\u00a0[2]<\/p>\n Answer:<\/p>\n (i) What is the main source of water supply to Bhatana? Give a reason for your answer. [2] (j) 1. Name one natural feature in the grid square 0905. [2] Answer:<\/p>\n Question 2. Part II [50 Marks]<\/strong> Question 3. (b) State the agricultural benefits derived from : [2]<\/p>\n Answer:<\/p>\n (c) Give a reason for each of the following: [3]<\/p>\n Answer:<\/p>\n (d) Study the climatic data given below and answer the questions that follow: [3] Answer:<\/p>\n Question 4. 2.\u00a0<\/strong>Most of alluvial soil is derived from the sediments deposited by rivers.<\/td>\n 2.\u00a0<\/strong>The soil is well-known for its capacity to hold moisture.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n (b) Name an area in India in which each of the following processes take place: [2]<\/p>\n Answer:<\/p>\n (c) What is soil conservation? State a method of soil conservation in the: [3]<\/p>\n Answer: (d) Name the soil which: [3]<\/p>\n Answer:<\/p>\n Question 5. (b) Name the tree as per its characteristics given below: [2]<\/p>\n Answer:<\/p>\n (c) Explain why the forest cover in India is shrinking.\u00a0[3] 2. Colonial Plans: The greatest damage inflicted on Indian forests was during the colonial period due to the expansion of the railways, agriculture, commercial and scientific forestry and mining activities.<\/p>\n 3. Agricultural expansion: Even after independence, agricultural expansion continues to be one of the major causes of depletion. Between 1951 and 1980, according to the Forest Survey of India, over 26,200 sq. km. of forest areas were converted into agricultural lands all over India.<\/p>\n (d) Name the natural vegetation found in the following regions:\u00a0[3]<\/p>\n Answer:<\/p>\n Question 6. Answer:<\/p>\n (b) Name a state where:\u00a0[2]<\/p>\n Answer:<\/p>\n (c) Give one geographical reason for each of the following :\u00a0[3]<\/p>\n Answer:<\/p>\n (d) Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow: [3] Answer:<\/p>\n Question 7. (b) Name the following: [2]<\/p>\n Answer:<\/p>\n (c)<\/p>\n Answer:<\/p>\n (d) State an important industrial use of : [3]<\/p>\n Answer:<\/p>\n Question 8. (b) Give the Geographical requirements for the cultivation of Sugarcane. [2] (c) Explain the following terms and name the crop with which each is associated: [3]<\/p>\n Answer: 2. Ratooning is a method of sugarcane cultivation. In this method the cane is cut close to the ground. After sometime the stem begins to grow again and produces a second crop called ratoon.<\/p>\n 3. It is associated with cotton. Ginning is a process by which seeds are separated from the fibre.<\/p>\n (d) Give geographical reasons for the following: [3]<\/p>\n Answer:<\/p>\n 1. Pruning is done to keep the shrub at a convenient height of about 40 to 50 cm. It encourages the growth of new shoots with softer leaves.<\/p>\n 2. Roasting is done to improve the flavour and taste of coffee. Roasting gives brown colour and pleasing aroma.<\/p>\n 3. Millets need rainfall ranging between 50 cm – 120 cm, that is, they do not need much rainfall. Because of this feature, millets are called \u2018DRY\u2019 crops.<\/p>\n Question 9. (b) \u2018Though Uttar Pradesh has the largest number of sugar mills yet\u00a0 Maharashtra is the largest producer of sugar\u2019. Give any two reasons to justify the statement.\u00a0[2] (c) Give the geographic term for each of the following: [3]<\/p>\n Answer:<\/p>\n (d) With reference to the cotton textile industry answer the following questions: [3]<\/p>\n Answer:<\/p>\n Question 10. (b) 1. Name an Iron and Steel Industry set up in Orissa with the help of a famous German firm. [2] Answer:<\/p>\n (c) Name a manufacturing centre for each of the following industries : [3]<\/p>\n Answer:<\/p>\n (d) Name two products each of the following industries: [3]<\/p>\n Answer:<\/p>\n Question 11. (b) Why is inland waterways declining in its importance? Give two reasons for your answer. [2] (c) What do you mean by the following: [3]<\/p>\n Answer:<\/p>\n 1.The waste water discharged from domestic premises like residences, institutions and commercial establishments is known as sewage.<\/p>\n 2. The process by which a body of water acquires a high concentration of nutrients, especially phosphates and nitrates is known as eutrophication.<\/p>\n 3. Recycling involves the collection of used and discarded materials, processing these materials and making them into new products. It reduces the amount of waste that is thrown into the community and the air fresher , to breathe.<\/p>\n (d) \u2018Methane is an air pollutant that causes Greenhouse effect.\u2019 Name three sources of this gas. [3]
\n(Attempt ALL Questions from this part)<\/p>\n
\nStudy the extract of the Survey of India Map sheet No. 45D\/10 and answer the following questions:<\/p>\n\n
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\nGrid 0704 has Trellis pattern whereas 0705 has radial drainage pattern.<\/p>\n
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\nIndirect distance = 12 cm
\n1cm on the map represents = 500
\n12cm on the map represent = 500<\/p>\n\n
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\n2. What is the main occupation of the people living in this region?<\/p>\n\n
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\nTank<\/p>\n
\n2. Identify one man made feature in the grid square 1003.<\/p>\n\n
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\n(a) Draw and name the Tropic of Cancer. [1]
\n(b) Label the river Godavari. [1]
\n(c) Mark and name the Garo Hills. [1]
\n(d) Mark C on the coal fields in Jharia. [1]
\n(e) Mark with an arrow and name the NE monsoon over the Bay of Bengal. [1]
\n(f) Shade and name the Gulf of Kutch. [1]
\n(g) Shade and name the coastal plain that receives rainfall in October-November. [1]
\n(h) Mark with a dot and name Delhi. [1]
\n(i) Shade a region with Black Cotton Soil. [1]
\n(j) Use an arrow to point at a densely populated state in South India. [1]
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\nAttempt any five questions from this part<\/p>\n
\n(a) Mention the four seasons that prevail in India stating the months for each. [2]
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\n(a) Mention two differences between Alluvial Soil and Black Cotton Soil. [2]
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\n Alluvial Soil<\/strong><\/td>\n Black Soil<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 1.\u00a0<\/strong>Alluvial soil is very fertile as it is rich in mineral nutrients like potash and lime.<\/p>\n 1.\u00a0<\/strong>The black soils are made of extremely fine material, i. e., clayey material.<\/p>\n \n
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\nSoil erosion is the removal of soil by the forces of nature, particularly wind and water. Soil erosion mainly takes place due to man\u2019s activities such as deforestation, overgrazing of cattle, faulty methods of cultivation.<\/p>\n\n
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\n(a) How do trees in the Tropical desert forests adapt themselves to the dry climate? [2]
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\nTrees remain small, it saves surface through which water evaporates.<\/p>\n\n
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\n1. Overutilisation of forests: In the earlier days, man\u2019s needs were limited. He was dependent on forests only for a few things, although a lot of things can be obtained from forests. Forests are being used to fulfil man\u2019s needs directly and indirectly. We are obtaining wood, barks, leaves, rubber, medicine, dyes, food, fuel, fodder, etc., from forests.<\/p>\n\n
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\nTo check decline in groundwater levels.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
\n(a) Give the names of four important types of iron ore found in India. [2]
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\nMagnetite, Hematite, Limonite and Siderite.<\/p>\n\n
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\nIt is used in the production of Portland cement.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n
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\n(a) What is Mixed farming? Mention any one benefit of Mixed farming. [2]
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\nMixed farming is a technique of farming under which equal importance is given to rearing of animals along with cultivation of crops.
\nAdvantage: Farmers remain busy in their work throughout the year.<\/p>\n
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\nTemperature: 20\u00b0C to 30\u00b0C, hot and moist climate.
\nRainfall: 75 cm to 150 cm and grows best on irrigated land.
\nSoil: Well drained fertile soil. It also requires plenty of manure and fertilizers.<\/p>\n\n
\n1. Retting is associated with jute. Retting is a microbiological process which loosens the outer bark and makes it easier to remove fibres from the stalk. Plant is dipped in stagnant water for 2-3 weeks in order to soften the outer bark.<\/p>\n\n
\n(a) Differentiate between Mineral-based Industry and Agro-based industry giving one example for each. [2]
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\n(b) Humid climatic condition in Mumbai favours spinning of yam.
\n(c) Cheap hydroelectric power is available.<\/li>\n
\n(a) \u2018The Iron and Steel industry constitutes the backbone of modem industrial economy.\u2019 Give two reasons to justify the statement. [2]
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\nIron and steel industry is called the basic industry because :<\/p>\n\n
\n2. From where does the industry named in b (i) get its iron ore and manganese?<\/p>\n\n
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\n(a) Mention two reasons why more people use railways rather than airways. [2]
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