Karnataka 2nd PUC Question Bank 2026 Geography

GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA

Department of School Education (Pre University)

18th Cross, Malleshwaram Bengaluru- 560012

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and

Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board

6th Cross, Malleshwaram Bengaluru- 560003

Web site: https://kseab.karnataka.gov.in/

2025 – 26 II PUC QUESTION BANK

SUBJECT CODE: 24

SUBJECT NAME: GEOGRAPHY

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SUBJECT: 24- GEOGRAPHY

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Department of School Education (Pre University), 18th Cross, Malleshwaram Bengaluru-560012;
and
Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board, 6th Cross, Malleshwaram Bengaluru-
560003
2025 – 26 II PUC GEOGRAPHY QUESTION BANK DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
SI.
NAME DESIGNATION NAME ADDRESS OF THE COLLEGE
NO.
GOVT PU COLLEGE (AS0110),
SENIOR
SHIVAMADAIAH NEW VANIVILAS, MINARVA CIRCLE,
GEOGRAPHY
1. COORDINATOR V.V. PURAM, BENGALURU URBAN
LECTURER
Mob: 9686556246 SOUTH DIST-560004
Email: [email protected]
GOVT M.G.S.V. PU COLLEGE (NC0019)
MADESHA M SENIOR
KOLLEGAL,
2. COMMITTEE MEMBER GEOGRAPHY
CHAMARAJANAGARA DIST-571440
Mob: 9986373604 LECTURER
Email: [email protected]
GOVT PU COLLEGE (BR0083)
RAMAKRISHNAIAH K KODAMBALLI, CHANNAPATTANA TQ,
GEOGRAPHY
3. COMMITTEE MEMBER BENGALURU SOUTH DIST
LECTURER
Mob: 9844835078 (RAMANAGARA) – 562138
Email: [email protected]

MAHARAJA GOVT PU
Dr. DIVAKARA SENIOR
COLLEGE(NN0024) J.L.B ROAD,
4 COMMITTEE MEMBER GEOGRAPHY
MYSURU - 570005
Mob: 9901599045 LECTURER
Email: [email protected]

PRATHIBA PU COLLEGE (LL0055)
KUBERAPPA SENIOR
ARASIKERE TOWN,
5 COMMITTEE MEMBER GEOGRAPHY
HASSAN DIST - 573103
Mob: 9844622253 LECTURER
Email: [email protected]
GOVT PU COLLEGE (DC0156)
PRASHANT BADIGER
GEOGRAPHY KOKATANUR, ATHANI TQ,
6 ASSISTANT MEMBER
LECTURER EDUCATION DIST CHIKKODI – 591230
Mob: 7975809642
Email: [email protected]
DEEPAK KUMARA GOVT PU COLLEGE FOR GIRLS
GEOGRAPHY
TECHNICAL (NN0049), KRISHNARAJANAGARA,
7 LECTURER
ASSISTANCE MYSORE DIST - 571602
Mob:7411061333 Email: [email protected]

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II PUC CHAPTER WISE MARKS ALLOTMENT
TIME: 3 HOURS 24 – GEOGRAPHY Max Marks: 80

Number
UNIT of Marks Page
UNIT NAME
NUMBER Teaching Allotted Number
Hours
Part-A FUNDAMENTALS OF HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
1 HUMAN GEOGRAPHY 05 05 6-8
2 WORLD POPULATION 10 10 9-14
3 HUMAN ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES 05 05 15-18
4 TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION 06 06 19-23
5 HUMAN SETTLEMENTS 03 03 24-27
Part-B HUMAN AND ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA
12 11 29-34
6 POPULATION OF INDIA
7 LAND AND WATER RESOURCES 10 09 35-40
8 AGRICULTURE 12 11 41-48
9 MINERAL AND POWER RESOURCES 14 13 49-56
10 MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES 12 11 57-63
11 TRANSPORT, COMMUNICATION AND TRADE 10 10 64-68
GEOGRAPHICAL PERSPECTIVES ON
12 ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES-PLANNING AND 07 07 69-72
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Part-C PRACTICAL GEOGRAPHY
14 20 74-81
13 REPRESENTATION OF GEOGRAPHICAL DATA
TOTAL 120 121 81
QUESTION BANK DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
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INFORMATION

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PART-A
FUNDAMENTALS OF
HUMAN GEOGRAPHY

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CHAPTER-1
HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
(ALLOTTED HOURS-5 Hours)

I. Answer the following multiple-choice questions: (One Mark Questions)
1. Man made features on the earth surface. (EASY)
a) Soil and Climate b) Rocks and Minerals
c) Water bodies and Natural vegetation d) Culture and Society

2. A Book ‘Origin of Species’ written by. (EASY)
a) Charles Darwin b) Friedrich Ratzel
c) Griffith Taylor d) Ellen C Semple

3. The term ‘Human Geography’ was coined by. (EASY)
a) Friedrich Ratzel b) Ellesworth Huntington
c) Griffith Taylor d) Charles Darwin

4. The Father of Human Geography. (EASY)
a) Griffith Taylor b) Charles Darwin
c) Friedrich Ratzel d) Ellesworth Huntington
5. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? (DIFFICULT)
a) Friedrich Ratzel - Origin of Species
b) Charles Darwin - Stop and Go Determinism
c) Griffith Taylor - Anthropo Geography
d) Vidal de la Blache - Possibilism

6. Match List-I with List-II and Choose the correct answer from codes given below. (DIFFICULT)
List-I List-II
(Countries) (Geographers)
A. USA 1 Vidal de la Blache
B. England 2 Halford Makinder
C. France 3 Griffith Taylor
D. Australia 4 Ellen C. Semple
Codes: A B C D
a) 4 2 1 3
b) 3 2 1 4
c) 1 3 2 4
d) 4 3 2 1

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7. Consider the following pair and choose the correct option. (DIFFICULT)
i. German School - Determinism
ii. French School - Possibilism
iii. Australian Geographer - Stop and Go Determinism
a) i and ii only correct b) i and iii only correct
c) ii and iii only correct d) i, ii and iii are correct
8. “Human geography is the study of the changing relationship between the unresting man
and unstable earth”- this definition given by. (AVERAGE)
a) Ellen C. Semple b) Vidal de la Blache
c) Ellesworth Huntington d) Friedrich Ratzel
9. Consider the following pairs related to the branches of Human Geography and various Social Sciences.
(DIFFICULT)
i. Cultural Geography – Anthropology, Sociology, History
ii. Urban Geography – Urban Studies, Urban Planning
iii. Economic Geography – Economic activities and Regional studies.
Which of the above pairs are correct?
a) i and ii only correct b) ii and iii only correct
c) i and iii only correct d) i, ii, and iii are correct
10. Assertion: (A) The new trend observed in the study of Human Geography during 1960s is called
'Quantitative Revolution'. (DIFFICULT)
Reason: (R) During this period, many Statistical and Mathematical approaches were introduced in the
study of Human Geography.
Codes:
a) A Only correct b) R Only correct
c) Both A and R correct d) Both A and R not correct

II. Fill in the blanks by choosing the appropriate words given in the bracket.
(One Mark Questions)
(Human, Physical Geography, 1859, Griffith Taylor, Human Geography, 1882)
1. ________ is a recent sprout from main trunk of Geography. (EASY)
2. Charles Darwin Published the book ‘Origin of Spicesʼ in the year ________ (AVERAGE)
3. Friedrich Ratzel wrote a book ‘Anthropo Geographyʼ in the year _________ (AVERAGE)
4. The word ʼAnthropoʼ means ________ (AVERAGE)
5. Concept of ‘Neo Determinism introduced by ________ (AVERAGE)

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III. Match the following. (EASY) (One Mark Questions)

A B
a. Ellsworth Huntington i) British Naturalist
b. Charles Darwin ii) Australian Geographer
c. Vidal De La Blache iii) German Geographer
d. Friedrich Ratzel iv) American Geographer
e. Griffith Taylor v) Indian Geographer
vi) French Geographer
IV. Answer the following questions in a word or a sentence. (One Mark Questions)
1. What is Cultural Environment? (EASY)
2. Define Human Geography. (EASY)
3. Who is the ‘Father of Human Geographyʼ? (EASY)
4. Who wrote the book ‘Anthropo Geographyʼ? (AVERAGE)
5. Write any one definition of Human Geography. (AVERAGE)
V. Answer the following questions in 2 to 3 sentences. (Two Mark Questions)
1. State the natural features on the earth’s surface. (EASY)
2. Which are the cultural features on the earth’s surface? (EASY)
3. Name the two major divisions of Geography. (EASY)
4. Name the Schools of Thought deals with Man and Environment relationship. (AVERAGE)
5. What is Determinism? (AVERAGE)
6. What is Possibilism? (AVERAGE)
7. Write the difference between Determinism and Possibilism. (AVERAGE)
8. What is Neo Determinism? (AVERAGE)
9. Name four popular Human Geographers. (AVERAGE)
10. What is Economic Geography? (EASY)
11. Quote the important Elements of Political Geography. (AVERAGE)
12. What is Urban Geography? (EASY)
13. Quote the important Elements of Settlement Geography. (AVERAGE)
14. What is Quantitative Revolution? (DIFFICULT)
VI. Answer the following questions in 20 to 25 sentences. (Five Mark Questions)
1. Explain the Meaning and Field of Human Geography. (EASY)
2. List out the Branches of Human Geography and Explain them. (EASY)
3. Human Geography is the Study of Man-Environment relationship, Justify. (DIFFICULT)
4. Explain the Scope and Importance of Human Geography. (AVERAGE)
5. Write a note on Changing Approaches in Human Geography. (AVERAGE)
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CHAPTER-2
WORLD POPULATION
(ALLOTTED HOURS-10 Hours)

I. Answer the following multiple-choice questions: (One Mark Questions)

1. The book ‘Population Geography’ written by. (EASY)
a) G.T Trewartha b) Amartya Sen.
c) Friedrich Ratzel d) Ellen C. Semple

2. The word Demography derived from this Language. (EASY)
a) Latin b) English
c) Greek d) French

3. Total world population according to UN population data 2012. (EASY)
a) 6 billion b) 7 billion
c) 8 billion d) 9 billion

4. World AVERAGE Birth Rate According to UN population data 2012. (AVERAGE)
a) 16.14 b) 17.14

c) 18.14 d) 19.14

5. Consider the following statements regarding the distribution of world population. (DIFFICULT)
i. According to Gorge B Gressy large areas of Asia are sparsely populated, but few areas are
highly populated.
ii. More than two-third of the world's population lives on 7 % of the Earth's land surface.
iii. About two-third of the World's population lives within 500 km of the Coast.
Which of the above Statements are correct?
a) i only correct b) i and ii only correct
c) ii and iii only correct d) i, ii and iii are correct

6. Assertion: (A) Asia is the most populated continent in the world. (DIFFICULT)
Reason: (R) World’s most populated Countries like China, India, Indonesia, Pakisthan,
Bangladesh, etc. are located in Asia continent.
Codes:
a) A Only correct b) R Only correct
c) Both A and R correct d) Both A and R not correct

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7. The lowest populated Continent in the world. (EASY)
a) Africa b) Australia
c) Europe d) Asia

8. Average sex ratio of the world according to UN population data 2012. (EASY)
a) 984 b) 823
c) 894 d) 832

9. Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the given codes. (DIFFICULT)
List-I List-II
(Countries) (Quantity)
A. Niger 1 High Death rate
B. Japan 2 High Birth rate
C. Sierra Leone 3 High Literacy rate
D. Georgia 4 Low Birth rate

Codes: A B C D
a) 4 3 2 1
b) 4 1 2 3
c) 1 3 4 2
d) 2 4 1 3

10. Assertion: (A) The world population is increasing rapidly. (DIFFICULT)
Reason: (R) Development of Agriculture, Development of Industry and Technology, control of
Epidemic Diseases and Development of Medical Facilities have led to High Birth rate and
Significant Decrease in Death rate.
Codes:
a) A Only correct b) R Only correct
c) Both A and R correct d) Both A and R not correct
11. Region of high density of population in the world. (EASY)
a) Australia b) Deserts
c) Polar regions d) Southern part of Asia

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12. Consider the following statements. (DIFFICULT)
i) The Eastern, southern and south-eastern parts of the Asian continent has the highest population
density.
ii) The population is moderately dense in tropical regions of the World and the moist temperature
regions of the Argentina, South-East Africa, and Eastern Australia.
iii) The North and South Poles have the lowest population density.
Which of the above statements are correct?
a) i and ii only correct b) i and iii only correct
c) ii and iii only correct d) i, ii and iii are correct

13. Match List - I with List - II and identify the correct answer using the given codes. (DIFFICULT)
List I List II
(Continents) (Population in %)
A. Asia 1. 13%
B. Africa 2. 12%
C. Europe 3. 5%
D. North America 4. 61%
Codes: A B C D
a) 4 3 2 1
b) 4 1 2 3
c) 1 3 4 2
d) 2 4 1 3

14. With reference to Demographic Cycle Match List-I with List-II and identify the correct answer
using the codes given. (DIFFICULT)
List -I List-II
(Stages) (Characteristics)
A. First Stage 1 High Stationary
B. Second stage 2 Late Expanding
C. Third stage 3 Early Expanding
D. Fourth stage 4 Low Stationary
Codes: A B C D
a) 3 2 4 1
b) 1 3 2 4
c) 4 3 2 1
d) 2 3 1 4

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15. AVERAGE Urban Population in the world according to UN population data 2012. (EASY)
a) 49.5% b) 48.5%
c) 50.5% d) 51.5%

16. The Concept of ʼHuman Development introduced by. (EASY)
a) Prof. Amartya Sen b) Dr. Mahbub Ul Haq
c) G.T Trewartha d) Ellen C Semple

II. Fill in the blanks by choosing the Appropriate word given in the brackets:
(One Mark Questions)
(July-11, Vatican City, 19, January-11, Asia, 8.37)
1. ______________ Continent has the highest population growth in the world. (AVERAGE)
2. According 2011 report the Average population density of the world is _________ (AVERAGE)
3. According 2011 report the Average Death rate of the world is _______ (AVERAGE)
4. The lowest populated Country in the world ______________ (EASY)
5. World Population Day is observed every year on_________ (AVERAGE)

III. Match the following: (EASY) (One Mark Questions)
1. A B
a. High Sex ratio i) Antarctica
b. Low Sex ratio ii) Niger
c. High Literacy rate iii) Kuwait
d. High Birth rate iv) Latvia
e. Uninhabited Continent v) Georgia
vi) U.A.E
IV. Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence: (One Mark Questions)
1. Who is the Founder of Population Geography? (EASY)
2. What is World Population? (EASY)
3. Define Population Geography. (EASY)
4. What is Population Growth? (EASY)
5. What is Natural Growth of Population? (AVERAGE)
6. What do you mean by ‘Population Explosion’? (AVERAGE)
7. Mention the Growth rate of the world population according to 2012. (AVERAGE)
8. Name the Continent which is having high growth rate of population in the world. (EASY)
9. What is Birth rate? (EASY)
10. What is Death rate? (EASY)
11. Name the Country which has highest birth rate in the world. (EASY)
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12. Name the Country which has lowest birth rate in the world. (EASY)
13. Name the Country which has highest death rate in the world. (EASY)
14. What is Migration? (EASY)
15. What is Internal Migration? (EASY)
16. What is International Migration? (EASY)
17. What is Population Density? (EASY)
18. Who interpreted the Demographic Transition Model? (EASY)
19. What is Sex Ratio? (EASY)
20. Which Country has the highest Sex Ratio in the world? (EASY)
21. What is Literacy? (EASY)
22. What is the Percentage of Urban Population in the world? (EASY)
23. What is Life Expectancy? (EASY)
24. State the AVERAGE Life Expectancy of the world. (EASY)
25. Expand HDI. (DIFFICULT)
26. Expand HPI. (DIFFICULT)

V. Answer the following questions in 2 to 3 sentences: (Two Mark Questions)
1. Mention the difference between Natural growth of population and Net growth of population.
(AVERAGE)
2. Write the Components of Population Growth. (AVERAGE)
3. Name any four Countries which are having low growth rate of population. (EASY)
4. List out the Causes for rapid growth of population. (EASY)
5. List out the Effects of over population growth. (EASY)
6. State the Causes for Migration. (EASY)
7. Write the types of Migration. (EASY)
8. List out the factors influencing the distribution of population. (AVERAGE)
9. State the areas of densely populated areas in the world. (AVERAGE)
10. State the areas of low density of population in the world. (AVERAGE)
11. Mention the measures for Population Control. (EASY)
12. Name the countries which are having highest Literacy Rate in the world. (AVERAGE)
13. What is Dependency Ratio? (AVERAGE)
14. What is Population Aging? (EASY)
15. Write the Challenges associated with population Aging. (AVERAGE)
16. Write the Meaning of Demographic Dividend. (DIFFICULT)
17. List out the Four concepts of Human Development. (DIFFICULT)

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18. State the components of Human Development Index. (AVERAGE)

VI. Answer the following questions in 20 to 25 sentences: (Five Mark Questions)
1. Explain the growth of population in the world. (AVERAGE)
2. Discuss the population Distribution of the world. (EASY)
3. Write a note on Sex Ratio and Age Structure of the world. (AVERAGE)
4. Briefly explain the population composition of the world. (AVERAGE)
5. What is Demographic cycle? Explain the stages of Demographic cycle. (AVERAGE)
6. What is Human development? Discuss the measurement of Human Development. (AVERAGE)
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CHAPTER-3
HUMAN ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
(ALLOTTED HOURS-05 Hours)
I. Answer the following multiple-choice questions. (One Mark Questions)

1. Services are Considered in this type of Economic activities. (EASY)
a) Primary activities b) Secondary activities
c) Tertiary activities d) Quaternary activities

2. Ancient Economic occupation of human being. (EASY)
a) Trade b) Hunting
c) Industry d) Transport

3. Choose the correct pair. (AVERAGE)
a) Primary occupation - Industry
b) Secondary occupation - Recreation
c) Tertiary occupation - Postal Service
d) Quaternary occupation - Mining

4. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from codes given below. (DIFFICULT)
List - I List - II
(Tribes) (Regions)
A. Masai 1. Nigeria
B. Bedouins 2. Central Asia
C. Kirghiz 3 .East Africa
D. Fulani 4 .Sahara Desert
Codes: A B C D
a) 2 1 4 3
b) 3 4 2 1
c) 2 3 1 4
d) 4 2 3 1
5. The best example for Agro-based Industry. (EASY)
a) Iron and Steel Industry b) Aluminum Industry
c) Knowledge based Industry d) Sugar Industry

6. The shifting cultivation practiced in north eastern states in India. (EASY)
a) Koman b) Ponam
c) Podu c) Jhumming
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7. Consider the following statements. (DIFFICULT)
i. Hunting provides cloths and shelter to the tribal people.
ii. Extinct of animal’s communities by more hunting.
iii. Single variety of trees are distributed in temperate zone.
iv. Jhumming is a one of the modern agricultural method.
Which of the above statements are correct?
a) i and iv only correct b) ii and iii only correct
c) i, ii and iii only correct d) ii, iii and iv only correct

8. The best example for Quaternary economic activity. (EASY)
a) Recreation b) Industry
c) Transport d) Banking

9. Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer from codes given below. (DIFFICULT)
List - I List - II
(Regions) (Grass land)
A. North America 1. Pampas
B. South America 2. Downs
C. Asia 3. Prairies
D. Australia 4. Steppes
Codes: A B C D
a) 2 3 4 1
b) 3 1 4 2
c) 1 4 2 3
d) 4 2 3 1

10. Assertion (A): Lumbering activity has not developed in tropical zone. (DIFFICULT)
Reasons (R): Different varieties of trees and more pests and diseases.
Codes:
a) A only correct b) R only correct
c) Both A and R correct d) Both A and R not correct

11. The main Occupation of the Masai people of East Africa. (EASY)
a) Fishing b) Animal husbandry
c) Mining d) Agriculture

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12. Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer from codes given below. (DIFFICULT)
List - I List - II
(Occupations) (Example)
A. Primary Economic occupations 1. Market
B. Secondary Economic occupations 2. Sports
C. Tertiary Economic occupations 3. Agriculture
D. Quaternary Economic occupations 4. Industry
Codes:
A B C D
a) 2 3 4 1
b) 3 4 1 2
c) 1 4 2 3
d) 4 2 3 1

II. Fill in the blanks by choosing the appropriate words given in the brackets.
(One Mark Questions)
(75%, Ladang, Oxygen, Knowledge-Information, 60%, Slash and Burn)
1. Hunting of marine life leading to the decrease of ________ in water. (AVERAGE)
2. The Name of shifting cultivation in Indonesia ________ (AVERAGE)
3. Shifting Cultivation also called has ________________ Agriculture. (AVERAGE)
4. Quaternary activities deals with ________ (EASY)
5. In developed Countries ________ percent of people are engaged in Tertiary activities. (AVERAGE)

III. Match the following. (EASY) (One Mark Questions)
A B
a) Amazon region i) Eskimo
b) Malaysia ii) Transport and communication
c) Kalahari Desert iii) Sports and Entertainment
d) Tandra region iv) Red Indians
e) Tertiary Occupations v) Semangs
vi) Bushman

IV. Answer the following questions in a word or a sentence. (One Mark Questions)
1. What are Human economic activities? (EASY)
2. Define Primary activities. (EASY)
3. What is Food gathering? (EASY)

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4. Define Hunting. (EASY)
5. What is Lumbering? (EASY)
6. Define Animal rearing. (EASY)
7. What type of grassland is suitable for Commercial animal rearing? (AVERAGE)
8. What is Fishing? (EASY)
9. What is Agriculture? (EASY)
10. Define Mining. (EASY)
11. Write the Meaning of secondary activities. (AVERAGE)
12. What is the Tertiary activities. (AVERAGE)

V. Answer the following questions in 2 to 3 sentences: (Two Mark Questions)
1. Write a short note on Food gathering. (EASY)
2. List out the major Hunting regions of the world. (AVERAGE)
3. Why Lumbering has more developed in Temperate Regions of the world. (AVERAGE)
4. Write about the Animal Rearing of the world. (EASY)
5. What are the types of Fishing? (EASY)
6. Write the types of Mining. (AVERAGE)
7. Write the importance of Secondary Economic activities. (AVERAGE)
8. What are the differences between Secondary and Tertiary Economic activities? (DIFFICULT)
9. State the differences between Tertiary and Quaternary economic activities. (DIFFICULT)

VI. Answer the following questions in 20 to 25 sentences. (Five Mark Questions)
1. Explain Fishing. (EASY)
2. Give a brief description of Agriculture. (EASY)
3. What is Mining? Explain its Types, Advantages and Disadvantages. (AVERAGE)
4. Write about the Secondary Economic activities. (AVERAGE)

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CHAPTER - 4
TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION
(ALLOTTED HOURS-06 Hours)
I. Answer the following Multiple-Choice Questions. (One Mark Questions)
1. Continent with the highest Road density. (EASY)
a) North America b) Asia
c) Australia d) Europe

2. Continent with the highest density of Railway network. (EASY)
a) Asia b) Europe
c) North America d) Australia

3. The longest Trans Continental Railway route in the world. (AVERAGE)
a) Trans-Siberian railway b) Trans-Canadian railway
c) Australian Trans-Continental railway d) Cape Cairo railway

4. Statement: (A) The Northern Atlantic Sea Route is called “The Big Trunk Route" (DIFFICULT)
Reason: (R) North Atlantic Sea route is busiest route in the world.
Codes:
a) A Only correct b) R Only correct
c) Both A and R correct d) Both A and R not correct

5. Oldest Sea route of the world. (AVERAGE)
a) The North Atlantic Sea route b) The Mediterranean Sea route
c) The Cape of Good Hope Sea route d) The Northern Pacific Sea route

6. World’s first Aeroplane was invented by. (EASY)
a) Wright Brothers b) James Watt
c) Graham bell d) Marconi

7. World’s First commercial aviation was started in the year. (EASY)
a) 1825 b) 1826
c) 1925 d) 1926

8. Country launched the first artificial satellite in the world. (EASY)
a) India b) Russia
c) Japan d) USA

9. The First Artificial Satellite. (EASY)
a) SPUTNIK b) ARYABHATA
c) INSAT d) EDUSAT
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10. India’s First Artificial Satellite. (EASY)
a) EDUSAT b) SPUTNIK
c) ARYABHATA d) INSAT
11. The main purpose of METSAT Satellite. (AVERAGE)
a) Television Broadcasting b) Weather forecast
c) Education Programme d) Radio Broadcasting

12. Consider the following statements regarding artificial satellite and choose the correct answer.
(DIFFICULT)
i) Russia has launched the artificial satellite called Aryabhata.
ii) INSAT satellite helps to Radio and Television communication.
iii) METSAT satellite helps the meteorological Department and Weather Forecasting.
iv) EDUSAT Satellite helps the Education Field.
Which of the above statements correct?
a) i and iii only correct b) iii and iv only correct
c) ii, iii and iv only correct d) i, ii, iii and iv are correct

13. Match List–I with List–II and select the correct answer from codes given below. (DIFFICULT)
List-I List-II
(Type of Ships) (Transportation)
A) Liners 1. Carrying only the goods
B) Cargoes 2. Transportation of perishable products
C) Tankers 3. Transportation of passengers.
D) Refrigerators 4.Transportation of petroleum products
Codes
A B C D
a) 1 3 2 4
b) 3 1 4 2
c) 2 4 3 1
d) 4 1 2 3

14. Choose the correct pair. (DIFFICULT)
a) Email - Global Positioning System
b) GPS - Computer Network
c) GIS - Geographical Information System
d) Cyberspace - Electronic Mail

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II. Fill in the Blanks by choosing the appropriate words given in the bracket.

(One Mark Questions)
( Panama, James Watt, British Airways, Bangaluru, Chili-Argentina, Suez )
1) Steam engine invented by __________ (AVERAGE)
2) ________ canal connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean. (AVERAGE)
3) _____________ Canal Connects the Mediterranean Sea with Red Sea. (AVERAGE)
4) ___________ is the most important Airway’s which connects the entire world. (AVERAGE)
5) The Headquarter of ISRO is in ___________ (EASY)

III. Match the following. (EASY) (One Mark Questions)
1. A B
a) Natural Highways i) World’s largest News agency
b) English Channel ii) Ocean routes
c) Reuter iii) Channel tunnel
d) E-Mail iv) Continental under water railway line
e) Marmary v) Global Positioning System
vi) Modern means of Communication
2. A B
a) Telegraph i) John Logie Blaird
b) Telephone ii) Wright Brothers
c) Television iii) Marconi
d) Radio iv) Samuel Morse
e) Color Television v) Alexander Grahambell
vi) Peter Mark

IV. Answer the following questions in a word or a sentence. (One Mark Questions)
1. What is Transportation? (EASY)
2. Define Land Transport. (EASY)
3. Which continent has the highest density of rail network in the world? (EASY)
4. What is Water Transport? (EASY)
5. What is Ocean Transport? (EASY)
6. Which country has the ownership of Panama Canal? (EASY)
7. Which country has the ownership of Suez Canal? (EASY)
8. Which is the busiest shipping canal in the world? (EASY)
9. What are Inland Water ways? (EASY)

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10. What are Pipeline? (EASY)
11. What is communication? (EASY)
12. Which is the largest News agency in the world? (EASY)
13. Write the meaning of Internet. (EASY)
14. What is Satellite Communication? (AVERAGE)
15. Name the first artificial satellite launched by Russia. (EASY)
16. ISRO- Expand. (DIFFICULT)
17. What is E-MAIL? (DIFFICULT)
18. What is E-COMMERCE? (DIFFICULT)
19. What is E-LEARNING? (DIFFICULT)
20. What is E-GOVERNANCE? (DIFFICULT)
21. What is Cyberspace? (DIFFICULT)
22. Define Remote Sensing Technology. (AVERAGE)

V. Answer the following questions in 2 to 3 sentences. (Two Mark Questions)
1. Mention the types of Transportation. (EASY)
2. What are the types of land Transportation? (EASY)
3. Name any two highways of North America. (AVERAGE)
4. When and where was the first railway started in the world? (AVERAGE)
5. Name any two important Trans - Continental railway of Canada. (AVERAGE)
6. Mention the types of water transportation. (EASY)
7. Name any two shipping canals of the World. (AVERAGE)
8. List out important inland waterways of the World. (AVERAGE)
9. List out the major Air ports of South America. (AVERAGE)
10. List out the means of modern communication. (EASY)

VI. Answer the following questions in 20 to 25 sentences. (Five Mark Questions)
1. Give an account of evolution and importance of land transportation. (EASY)
2. Explain the distribution of worldʼs Road transportation. (AVERAGE)
3. Explain the distribution of worldʼs Railway transportation. (AVERAGE)
4. Write about the Trans-Siberian and Trans-Canadian Railways. (AVERAGE)
5. Write a detailed note on the worldʼs Water transportion. (AVERAGE)
6. Write a note on the Mediterranean Sea route. (AVERAGE)
7. Write about the Suez Canal and Panama Canal routes. (AVERAGE)
8. Write about the Inland waterways of the World. (AVERAGE)
9. Write about the Air routes of the World. (AVERAGE)
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10. Write a note on Pipeline transport of the World. (AVERAGE)
11. Explain the significance of Transportation. (EASY)
12. List out the importance of Mass Communication. (EASY)
13. Explain Briefly about the Internet, Remote sensing, E-mail and Satellite communication.
(DIFFICULT)

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CHAPTER - 5
HUMAN SETTLEMENTS
(ALLOTTED HOURS-03 Hours)

I. Answer the following multiple-choice questions: (One Mark Questions)

1. The settlements located near the water supply are. (EASY)
a) Dry point settlements b) Defence settlements
c) Wet point settlements d) Breaking point settlements
2. Consider the following statements. (DIFFICULT)
i. Circular pattern settlements-developed around lakes and tanks
ii. Triangular pattern settlements-set by the confluence of two rivers and also junction points of
two railway line.
iii. Star shaped settlements-developed where the several roads meets.
iv. Double village - settlements extend on both sides of a river where there is a bridge.
Which of the above statements are correct?
a) i and ii only correct b) iii and iv only correct
c) i, ii and iii only correct d) i, ii, iii and iv are correct

3. Identify the correct pair. (DIFFICULT)
a) Mesopotamia - India
b) Indus Valley - China
c) Yangtze River Valley - Iraq
d) Nile River Valley - Egypt

4. Identify the correct pair. (DIFFICULT)
a) Educational City - Dhanbad
b) Administration City - New Delhi
c) Religious City - Mumbai
d) Tourist City-Aligarh

5. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from codes given below. (DIFFICULT)
List-I List-II
(Types of Cities) (Example)
A) Administrative Cities 1 Dhanbad, Johannesburg, Kimberley
B) Tourist Centers 2 Varanasi, Mathura, Madurai
C) Religious cities 3 New Delhi, London, Canberra
D) Mining cities 4 Shimla, Darjeeling, Miami (USA)
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Codes:
A B C D
a) 2 1 4 3
b) 4 3 2 1
c) 3 4 2 1
d) 4 3 1 2

6. The important criteria to classify urban settlements. (EASY)
a) Income b) Population Size
c) Shape of the settlement d) Fertility of the land

7. Identify the correct sequence of urbanization process. (DIFFICULT)
a) Town- City-Conurbation- Mega city
b) City- Town - Mega city- Conurbation
c) Conurbation- Mega city- Town- City
d) Mega City-City -Conurbation- Town

8. The first Million City of the world. (EASY)
a) New York b) London
c) Beijing d) New Delhi

9. Assertion: (A) London is the first million City in the world. (DIFFICULT)
Reason: (R) London reached the one million population in 1800.
Codes:
a) A only correct b) R only correct
c) Both A and R are correct d) Both A and R are not correct

10. The first Mega city of the world. (EASY)
a) London b) Moscow
c) New York d) Mumbai

11. Assertion: (A) New York is the first Mega city in the world. (DIFFICULT)
Reason: (R) New York reached 12.5 million population in 1950.
a) A only correct b) R only correct
c) Both A and R are correct d) Both A and R are not correct

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II. Fill in the blanks by choosing the appropriate words given in the bracket.
(One Mark Questions)
(Frankfurt, Defence, Allahabad, Aligarh, Dharavi, Jamshedpur)
1. In Nigeria upstanding inselbergs formed __________ settlement sites. (AVERAGE)
2. _________ city is a triangular shaped settlement at the confluence of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers.
(AVERAGE)
3. The Banking and Financial city is ______ (AVERAGE)
4. _______ is an Industrial Town in India. (AVERAGE)
5. The largest Slum in Asia is ___________ (EASY)

III. Match the following. (EASY) (One Mark Questions)
A B
a) Hamlets i) Jean Gotmann
b) Stock Market ii) Patrick Geddes
c) Industrial City iii) Mumbai
d) Conurbation iv) Double Villages
e) Megalopolis v) Small village
vi) Jamshedpur

IV. Answer the following questions in a word or a sentence each (One Mark Questions)
1. What are Human settlements? (EASY)
2. What are Rural settlements? (EASY)
3. What are Hamlet? (EASY)
4. Define Double village.(AVERAGE)
5. What are Uniform pattern settlements? (EASY)
6. What are Clustered pattern settlements? (EASY)
7. Define Linear pattern settlements. (EASY)
8. Where are the Circular shaped settlements formed? (EASY)
9. Write the meaning of Dispersed settlements. (EASY)
10. Define the Rectangular pattern settlements. (EASY)
11. Give the meaning of Star shaped settlements. (EASY)
12. What are Wet point settlements? (AVERAGE)
13. Write the meaning of Dry point settlements. (AVERAGE)
14. What are Urban settlements? (EASY)
15. What is a Town? (EASY)
16. Which is the first Million city of the world? (EASY)
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17. What is Mega City? (EASY)
18. Which is the first Mega city of the world? (EASY)
19. Define the term Conurbation. (DIFFICULT)
20. Which is the Largest Slum in Asia? (EASY)

V. Answer the following questions in 2 to 3 sentences. (Two Mark Questions)
1. Where are the Y and X shaped settlements builds? (AVERAGE)
2. Define the Urban and Rural settlements. (EASY)
3. List out the criteria to Consider an Urban settlement according to Census of India. (AVERAGE))
4. State the main causes of urbanization. (AVERAGE)
5. What is ʼBreaking pointʼ? Give Example. (DIFFICULT)
6. What do you a mean by City and Million City? (EASY)
7. Name any two Cultural and Religious towns. (EASY)
8. What is Educational town and give Example. (EASY)
9. Give example for Trading and Commercial towns. (EASY)
10. What are Administrative towns? Give Example. ( (EASY)
11. What are Tourist Centers? Give example. (EASY)

VI. Answer the following questions in 20 to 25 sentences. (Five Mark Questions)
1. Discus the factors affecting the location of Rural settlements. (EASY)
2. Explain the patterns of Rural settlements. (AVERAGE)
3. Write about the different shapes of Rural settlements. (AVERAGE)
4. List out and Explain the problems of Rural settlements. (EASY)
5. Classify and Explain the Urban settlements based on Population. (AVERAGE)
6. Classify and Explain the Urban settlements based on their occupation and function. (DIFFICULT)
7. List out and Explain the problems of Urban settlements. (EASY)

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PART-B
HUMAN AND ECONOMIC
GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA

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CHAPTER-06
POPULATION OF INDIA
(ALLOTTED HOURS-12 Hours)

I. Answer the following multiple-choice questions. (One Mark Questions)
1. The total population of India as per 2011 census. (EASY)
a) 122.03 crore b) 121.01 crore
c) 123.15 crore d) 124.16 crore

2. Total percentage of land area India occupies in the world. (EASY)
a) 2.2 % b) 2.3 %
c) 2.4 % d) 2.5 %

3. India's share in the world's total population according to 2011 census. (EASY)
a) 13.5 % b) 14.5 %
c) 16.5 % d) 17.5 %

4. Match List-I with List-II and Choose the correct answer using Codes given below. (DIFFICULT)
List – I List – II
(Stages of Population Growth) (Period of Population Growth)
A. Stagnant Population Growth 1 1981-2011
B. Steady Growth 2 1951-1981
C. Rapid high growth 3 1921-1951
D. High growth with definite signs of slowing down. 4 1901-1921
Codes:
A B C D
a) 3 4 1 2
b) 1 2 3 4
c) 4 3 2 1
d) 2 1 4 3

5. Assertion: (A) The decade 1911-21 has been called the “Great Divide in the history of Indian
census”. (DIFFICULT)
Reason: (R) Epidemic diseases such as Plague, Cholera, Malaria, influenza which prevailed
during this period were the reasons for the negative population growth.
Codes:
a) A only correct b) R only correct
c) Both A and R correct d) Both A and R not correct

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6. The year in which the first census of India was started. (EASY)
a) 1801 b) 1872
c) 1850 d) 1891

7. India's Average death rate as per 2011 census. (DIFFICULT)
a) 6.1 % b) 6.4 %
c) 6.2 % d) 6.3 %

8. Average birth rate of India as per 2011 census. (AVERAGE)
a) 49.22% b) 22.22 %
c) 6.40% d) 42.60 %

9. The year Family Planning Programme was adopted in India. (EASY)
a) 1947 b) 1952
c) 1956 d) 1962

10. India's Average Sex Ratio as per 2011 census. (EASY)
a) 910 b) 920
c) 930 d) 940

11. Average population density of India as per 2011 census. (EASY)
a) 275 per sq. km b) 380 per sq. km
c) 382 per sq. km d) 375 per sq. km

12. Match List-I with List-II and Choose the correct answer using Codes given below. (DIFFICULT)

List – I List – II
(Population Density) (States/UTs)
A. State has lowest population density 1. Andaman and Nicobar
B. State has highest population density 2. Delhi
C. Union territory has lowest population density 3. Arunachal Pradesh
D. Union territory has highest population density 4. Bihar

Codes: A B C D
a) 4 1 2 3
b) 3 4 1 2
c) 1 2 3 4
d) 2 1 4 3

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13. Consider the following pairs regarding Population density of India. (DIFFICULT)
i. High density zone – Bihar, West Bengal, Kerala and Uttar Pradesh
ii. Moderate density zone – Jharkhand, Assam, Goa and Maharashtra
iii. Low density zone – Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Sikkim and Nagaland,
Which of the above pairs are correct?
a) i only correct b) ii only correct
c) iii only correct d) i, ii and iii are correct

14. Consider the following statements regarding the population of India as per 2011 Census. (DIFFICULT)
i) Uttar Pradesh is the most populous State in the country.
ii) Sikkim is the lowest populated State in the country.
iii) Delhi is the most populous Union Territory.
Which of the above statements are correct?
a) i and ii only correct b) ii and iii only correct
c) i and iii only correct d) i, ii and iii are correct

15. Match List-I with List-II and Choose the correct answer using Codes given below. (DIFFICULT)
List – I List – II
(Population Composition) (States)
A. State has the lowest Sex Ratio 1 Bihar
B. State has the highest Sex ratio 2 Arunachala Pradesh
C. State has the lowest Literacy 3 Haryana
D. State has the lowest Population density 4 Kerala
Codes:
A B C D
a) 3 1 4 2
b) 4 1 2 3
c) 1 2 3 4
d) 3 4 1 2

16. Consider the following pair as per 2011 census of India. (DIFFICULT)
i. State has the highest Sex ratio – Tamil Nadu
ii. State has the lowest Sex ratio - Haryana
iii. State has the lowest Literacy – Bihar

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Which of the above pairs are correct?
a) i, and ii only correct b) ii and iii only correct
c) i and iii only correct d) i, ii and iii are correct

17. India's Average literacy rate as per 2011 census. (EASY)
a) 74.04 % b) 78.03 %
c) 84.04 % d) 65.03 %

18. State has the highest literacy in India as per 2011 census. (EASY)
a) Kerala b) Haryana
c) Bihar d) Karnataka

19. Match List-I with List-II and Choose the correct answer using Codes given below. (DIFFICULT)
List – I List – II
(Rural / Urban Population) (States)
A. Lowest Urban population 1 Uttar Pradesh
B. Highest Urban population 2 Mizoram
C. Lowest Rural population 3 Sikkim
D. Highest Rural population 4 Maharashtra
Codes:
A B C D
a) 3 4 1 2
b) 4 1 2 3
c) 1 2 3 4
d) 3 4 2 1

20. State with the highest human development index in India as per 2011 Human development report.
(EASY)
a) Kerala b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Uttar Pradesh d) Karnataka

II. Fill in the blanks by choosing the appropriate words given in the bracket. (One Mark Questions)
(Chhattisgarh, 940, China, 1952, India, Haryana)
1. ________ was the first country in the world to adopt Family Planning Programme. (EASY)
2. The Family Planning Programme was implemented in the year _______ in India. (AVERAGE)
3. India's Average Sex ratio as per 2011 census is _________ (AVERAGE)
4. The state with the lowest sex ratio in India is __________ (AVERAGE)
5. ___________ is the state with the lowest human development index in India. (AVERAGE)

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III. Match the Following: (EASY) (One Mark Questions)
1. A B
a. Unproductive population i) Female Migration
b. Control of Infant Mortality ii) Tubectomy
c. Male sterilization Surgery iii) Children and Age old
d. Female sterilization surgery iv) Janani Suraksha Yojana
e. Migration from Village-to-Village v) Brain Drain
vi) Vasectomy

IV. Answer the following questions in a word or a sentence: (One Mark Questions)
1. What is the total population of India according to 2011 census? (EASY)
2. Which decade is known as Great divide in Indian census? (EASY)
3. Which decade recorded the lowest population growth after India’s independence? (AVERAGE)
4. What is the Average population density of India according to 2011 census? (EASY)
5. Name the state has the highest literacy rate in India. (EASY)
6. Which state has the highest population density in India? (EASY)
7. Which Indian state has the highest Sex ratio? (EASY)
8. Which union territory of India has the highest population density? (EASY)
9. In which year the Family Planning Programme was introduced in India? (EASY)
10. What is the Average Literacy rate of India according to 2011 census? (EASY)
11. What is Migration? (EASY)
12. Which type of internal migration is called 'Female Migration'? (AVERAGE)
13. What is Brain Drain? (AVERAGE)
14. What is the Human Development Index rank of India According to the 2011 UNDP report?
(AVERAGE)
15. UNDP- Expand. (DIFFICULT)
16. HDI – Expand. (DIFFICULT)
17. GHI – Expand. (DIFFICULT)

V. Answer the following questions in 2 to 3 sentences. (Two Mark Questions)
1. What is Population explosion? (AVERAGE)
2. What is Population density? (EASY)
3. Mention the Average Birth and Death rate of India. (AVERAGE)
4. Give any Four causes for High birth rate in India. (EASY)
5. Give any Four causes for Low death rate in India. (EASY)
6. What is the difference between Immigration and Emigration? (AVERAGE)

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7. What is the difference between Intra-state migration and Inter-state migration? (DIFFICULT)
8. What are the Four types of Internal migration? (EASY)
9. List out the Positive effects of migration. (AVERAGE)
10. List out the Negative effects of migration. (AVERAGE)
11. List out the Four Stages of population growth in India. (AVERAGE)
12. List out the main causes for Rapid population growth in India. (EASY)
13. Name the states having the Highest and the Lowest population density in India. (AVERAGE)
14. State the causes for declining Death rate in India. (EASY)
15. Mention the Male and Female literacy rate in India according to 2011 census. (DIFFICULT)
16. Name the programs undertaken by the Government of India to improve the status of women.
(DIFFICULT)
17. Name the states of Highest and Lowest HDI in India. (AVERAGE)
18. Mention the factors influenced on Human Development Index in India. (AVERAGE)

VI. Answer the following question in 20 to 25 sentences. (Five Mark Questions)
1. Explain the trend of population growth in India. (AVERAGE)
2. Analyse the factors responsible for rapid growth of population in India. (EASY)
3. Discuss the factors responsible for uneven distribution of population in India. (EASY)
4. List out and Explain the problems caused by rapid population growth in India. * (EASY)
5. Explain the measures to control population growth in India. (EASY)
6. Analyse the population composition of India. * (DIFFICULT)
7. What is Migration? Explain the types of migration. * (EASY)
8. Analyse the Positive and Negative effects of migration. * (AVERAGE)
9. Discuss the controlling measures of migration. (AVERAGE)
10. What are the factors affected on Human Development Index of India? Analyse. (DIFFICULT)

Instruction: Consider ‘*ʼ marked questions for 10 marks.
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CHAPTER -7
LAND AND WATER RESOURCES IN INDIA
(ALLOTTED HOURS-10 Hours)

I. Answer the following multiple-Choice questions. (One Mark Questions)
1.The correct sequence of descending order of Land Use Pattern on the basis of area in India.
(DIFFICULT)
a) Forest area - Land not available for cultivation - Fallow land - Net sown area.
b) Land not available for cultivation - Forest area - Fallow land - Net sown area.
c) Fallow land - Forest area - Land not available for cultivation - Net sown area.
d) Net Sown Area - Forest area - Land not available for cultivation - Fallow land.

2. The total Geographical area of India with reference to Land use pattern. (AVERAGE)
a) 228.7 million hectares b) 258.7 million hectares
c) 328.7 million hectares d) 358.7 million hectares
3. Match list-I with list-II and choose the answer from the codes given below. (DIFFICULT)
List -1 List-II
(Land use pattern) (Area in %)
A. Forest Area 1. 8.6%
B. Non Agricultural land 2. 8.1%
C. Fallow Land 3. 46.2%
D. Net sown area 4. 22.8%
Codes:
A B C D
a) 1 2 3 4
b) 4 3 2 1
c) 4 1 2 3
d) 1 4 3 2

4. State with the highest Net sown area in India. (EASY)
a) Karnataka b) Haryana
c) Uttar Pradesh d) Bihar

5. State with the highest Irrigated land in India. (EASY)
a) Maharashtra b) Haryana
c) Uttar Pradesh d) Tamil Nadu
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6. The Average Annual rainfall in India is. (EASY)
a) 98 cm b) 108 cm
c) 118 cm d) 128 cm

7. In recent years the irrigation system losing its importance. (EASY)
a) Canal irrigation b) Tank irrigation
c) Well irrigation d) Sprinkler irrigation

8. The first multi-purpose river valley project in India. (EASY)
a) Hirakud project b) Bhakra - Nangal project
c) Tungabhadra project d) Damodar valley project

9. The longest dam in India. (EASY)
a) Hirakud dam b) Bhakra dam
c) Nangal dam d) Tungabhadra dam

10. Bhakra-Nangal project is a joint venture of the following states. (DIFFICULT)
a) Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan b) Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan
c) Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh d) Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan

11. Consider the following statements, (DIFFICULT)
i. West coast and North Eastern parts in India get heavy rain fall.
ii. Rajasthan desert and Ladakh get low rain fall.
iii. Most part of India receives heavy rain fall during June to September.
iv. Most part of India receives heavy rain fall during October to December.
Which of the above statements are correct?
a) i and ii only correct b) i and iv only correct
c) ii and iii only correct d) i, ii and iii are correct

12. Assertion: (A) Irrigation facility is most necessary for agriculture in India. (DIFFICULT)
Reason: (R) Irregular, Uncertain, Limited nature of rain fall and probability of drought is common in
India.
Codes:
a) A only correct b) R only correct
c) Both A and R correct d) Both A and R not correct

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13. Match list-I with list-II and choose the correct answer from the codes given below. (DIFFICULT)
List -1 List-II
(Sources of irrigation) (Irrigation Area %)
A) Well 1) 3.2 %
B) Canal 2) 5.1 %
C) Tank 3) 31.0%
D) Others 4) 60.7%
Codes:
A B C D
a) 4 3 2 1
b) 4 3 1 2
c) 4 1 2 3
d) 4 2 1 3

14. Assertion: (A) The river Damodar was called “The Sorrow of Bengal” (DIFFICULT)
Reason: (R) River Damodar brought sediments, cause destruction of life and crops due to
frequent floods.
Codes:
a) A only correct b) R only correct
c) Both A and R correct d) Both A and R not correct

15. Durgapur barrage is constructed across the river (EASY)
a) Barakar b) Damodar
c) Roopnarayan d) Hooghly
16. Which one of the following is correctly matched? (DIFFICULT)
Dams Reservoir
a) Alamatti - Pampa sagar
b) Bhakra - Gobind sagar
c) Narayanapur - Shastri sagar
d) Tungabhadra - Basava sagar
17. Identify the correct pair from the following. (DIFFICULT)
i. Bakra dam - Govindasagara
ii. Narayanapura dam - Basavasagara
iii. Thungabadra dam - Pamampasagara
Codes:
a) i only correct b) ii only correct
c) iii only correct d) i, ii and iii are correct

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18. Identify the Correct Pair. (DIFFICULT)
a) Hirakud project- Mahanadi b) Bhakra-Nangal project- Damodar River
c) Damodar project- Sutlej River d) Upper Krishna project-Tungabhadra River

19. The project in India planned on the pattern of Tennessee River Valley authority of USA. (EASY)
a) Hirakud Project b) Tugabhadra project
c) Bhakra-Nangal project- Project d) Damodar River valley project

II Fill in the blanks by using the Appropriate words given in the brackets (One Mark Questions)
1.
(Israel, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, 1948, Himachal Pradesh, 1967)
1. _________ State has the highest forest area in India. (EASY)
2. The Damodar valley corporation was established in the year _______ (AVERAGE)
3. Bhakra dam is constructed in the state of _________ (AVERAGE)
4. _________ state has the highest number of Tube wells in India. (AVERAGE)
5. Drip irrigation is originally developed in (AVERAGE)

2.

(Krishna, Damodar, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Sutlej, Odisha)
1. _________ is the tributary of Hooghly River. (EASY)
2. _________ state has the highest Canal Irrigated area in India. (AVERAGE)
3. The Hirakud project is constructed in the state of ___________. (AVERAGE)
4. The Narayanapura dam is constructed across__________ river. (AVERAGE)
5. The Bakra-Nangal dam is constructed across ___________ river. (AVERAGE)

III. Match the following: (EASY) (One Mark Questions)
1. A B
a) Tilaiya dam i. Konar River
b) Konar dam ii. Barakar River
c) Panchet hill dam iii. Sutlej River
d) Alamatti dam iv. Damodar River
e) Hirakud dam v. Krishna River
vi. River Mahanadi

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2. A B
a) USA i. Muddebihal Taluk
b) Rain water harvesting ii. Rajendra Singh
c) Water Man iii. Tennesse River Valley Project
d) Alamatti Dam iv. Hirakud river valley Project
e) Narayanpura Dam v. Basavanabagewadi taluk
vi. In-Situ Method

IV. Answer the following questions in one word or a sentence. (One Mark Questions)
1. What is Land-use? (EASY)
2. What is Fallow land? (EASY)
3. What is the percentage of Net sown area in India? (AVERAGE)
4. What is land Capability? (EASY)
5. Mention the main sources of surface water resource. (EASY)
6. Write the meaning of irrigation. (EASY)
7. What is Well irrigation? (EASY)
8. Define Canal Irrigation. (AVERAGE)
9. What is Tank irrigation? (EASY)
10. What is Drip irrigation? (EASY)
11. Define Sprinkler irrigation. (AVERAGE)
12. What is multi-purpose river valley project? (EASY)
13. DVC- Expand. (DIFFICULT)
14. What is water conservation? (EASY)
15. Write the meaning of rain water harvesting. (EASY)

V. Answer the following questions in 2 to 3 sentences. (Two Mark Questions)
1. What are the main physical features determining the land-use pattern? (AVERAGE)
2. What are the two types of water resources? (EASY)
3. Give example for surface water resources. (EASY)
4. What are the determining factors of the sources of irrigation? (AVERAGE)
5. What are the major sources of irrigation in India? (EASY)
6. Mention the difference between Inundation canal and Perennial canal system? (AVERAGE)
7. List out the major draw backs of Canal irrigation. (AVERAGE)
8. List out the major problems of Tank irrigation. (AVERAGE)

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9. Why Tank irrigation is very predominant in peninsular plateau? (DIFFICULT)
10. Write the main objectives of multipurpose river valley project. (EASY)
11. Write the major objectives of the Damodar River valley project. (AVERAGE)
12. What are the major dams of Damodar River valley project? (AVERAGE)
13. Name the dams constructed under Hirakud project? (AVERAGE)
14. Name the dams constructed under upper Krishna project. (AVERAGE)
15. Name the beneficiary districts of Upper Krishna project in Karnataka. (AVERAGE)
16. What is water conservation? Give example. (EASY)
17. Write any four importance of watershed. (AVERAGE)
18. Mention any two methods of watershed management. (AVERAGE)
19. Mention the need of watershed management. (AVERAGE)
20. List out the main objectives of rain water harvesting. (AVERAGE)
21. Mention the methods of Rain water harvesting. (AVERAGE)
22. Distinguish between IN-SITU method and EX-SITU method of rain water harvesting. (DIFFICULT)

VI. Answer the following questions in 20 to 25 sentences. (Five Mark Questions)
1. Give an account of land-use pattern in India. * (AVERAGE)
2. Discuss the importance of land capability. (AVERAGE)
3. Briefly explain the water resources of India. (EASY)
4. Discuss about the necessity of irrigation in India. (EASY)
5. Discuss about the Well irrigation in India. (AVERAGE)
6. Explain the Canal irrigation in India. (AVERAGE)
7. Discuss the present situation of Tank irrigation in India. (AVERAGE)
8. Explain the development and distribution of Sprinkler and Drip irrigation in India. (AVERAGE)
9. What is Multi-Purpose River valley project? Explain its importance in India. (AVERAGE)
10. Explain the important features and aims of Damodar River Valley project. *(AVERAGE)
11. Explain the important features and aims of Bhakra Nangal project. *(AVERAGE)
12. Explain the important features and aims of Hirakud project. *(AVERAGE)
13. Explain the important features and aims of Upper Krishna project. *(AVERAGE)
14. Write a note on water conservation and management. (EASY)
15. Discuss about the watershed management. *(AVERAGE)
16. Explain rain water harvesting in detail. *(AVERAGE)

Instruction: Consider ‘*ʼ marked questions for 10 marks.
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CHAPTER -8
AGRICULTURE
(ALLOTTED HOURS-12 Hours)

I. Answer the following multiple-choice questions. (One Mark Questions)
1. Population depends on agriculture for their livelihood in India. (EASY)
a) 30 % b) 35 %
c) 65 % d) 70 %

2. Method of farming practiced by tribes in tropical rainy forest. (EASY)
a) Sedentary farming b) Migratory subsistence farming
c) Mixed farming d) Intensive farming

3. With reference to shifting cultivation, Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the
codes given below. (DIFFICULT)
List – I List – II
(local names) (states)
A. Jhumming 1 Andhra Pradesh
B. Koman 2 Kerala
C. Ponam 3 Odisha
D. Podu 4 Assam
Codes:
A B C D
a) 4 3 2 1
b) 1 4 3 2
c) 2 1 4 3
d) 3 2 1 4

4. The year Mixed farming was introduced in India. (EASY)
a) 1951 b) 1952
c) 1960 d) 1961

5. The suitable crops for Dry farming. (EASY)
a) Rice and Wheat b) Tea and Coffee
c) Ragi and Jowar d) Sugarcane and Jute

6. Major Plantation crops of India. (EASY)
a) Tea, coffee and Rubber b) Rice, Ragi and Cotton
c) Wheat, Jowar and sugarcane d) Tobacco, Jute and Maize
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7. Consider the following statements. (DIFFICULT)
i. Indian budget is a gamble with the monsoon.
ii. Indian Agriculture largely dependent on monsoon rain.
iii. Agriculture is a major source of national income.
which of the above statements are correct?
a) i only correct b) ii only correct
c) iii only correct d) i, ii and iii correct

8. The year Green Revolution introduced in India. (EASY)
a) 1950 b) 1960
c) 1970 d) 1980

9. The state that produces highest vegetables in India. (EASY)
a) Andhra Pradesh b) Madhyaprdesh
c) Uttar Pradesh d) West Bengal

10. The first state to adopt Organic farming in India. (EASY)
a) Karnataka b) Andhra Pradesh
c) Rajasthan d) Maharashtra

11. The country that produces and exports the most mangoes in the world. (EASY)
a) U. S. A b) India
c) Britain d) China

12. Largest black pepper producing state in India. (EASY)
a) Andhra Pradesh b) Karnataka
c) Kerala d) Tamil Nadu

13. Choose the correct pair. (AVERAGE)
a) Food Crops - Cotton and Jute
b) Beverage Crops - Rice and Wheat
c) Commercial Crops - Sugarcane and Tabacco
d) Fibre Crops - Tea and Coffee

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14. Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below. (DIFFICULT)
List – I List – II
(Major Crops) (Examples)
A. Food Crops 1. Cotton and Jute
B. Beverage Crops 2. Sugarcane and Tabacco
C. Commercial Crops 3. Rice and Wheat
D. Fibre Crops 4. Tea and Coffee
Codes:
A B C D
a) 3 4 2 1
b) 4 3 2 1
c) 2 1 4 3
d) 2 3 1 4

15. Popular state for the production of Basumati rice. (EASY)
a) Andhra Pradesh b) Uttar Pradesh
c) West Bengal d) Punjab

16. The largest Rice producing state in India. (EASY)
a) Uttar Pradesh b) Chhattisgarh
c) West Bengal d) Andhra Pradesh

17. Which of the followings are correctly matched regarding the rice crop. (DIFFICULT)
i) “Aus/Autumn Rice” - Sown in May-June, and harvested in September-October.
ii) “Aman/Winter Rice” - Sown in June – July, harvested in November - December.
iii) “Boro/ summer Rice” – Sown in November-December, harvested in March-April.
a) i Only correct b) i and ii Only correct
c) ii and iii Only correct d) i, ii and iii are correct

18. ‘Ratoon cropping systemʼ is related to (EASY)
a) Wheat b) Ragi
c) Rice d) Sugarcane

19. Assertion: (A) Black soil is suitable for cotton cultivation. (DIFFICULT)
Reason: (R) Black soil is capable of retaining moisture for the long duration.
Codes:
a) A only correct b) R only correct
c) Both A and R correct d) Both A and R not correct

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20. The largest sugarcane producing country in the world. (EASY)
a) Bangladesh b) China
c) India d) Brazil

21. According to 2011 report, The largest Cotton producing state in India. (EASY)
a) Gujarat b) Maharashtra
c) Madhya Pradesh d) Karnataka

22. Assertion: (A) Coffee plants required trees for shade. (DIFFICULT)
Reason: (R) Direct Sun rays and strong winds are harmful to Coffee plants.
a) A only correct b) R only correct
c) Both A & R are correct d) Both A & R not correct

23. Highest Coffee producing state in India. (EASY)
a) Assam b) Tamil Nadu
c) Kerala d) Karnataka

24. Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below. (DIFFICULT)
List-I List-II
(Crops) (Family)
A. Wheat 1. Rubiaceae
B. Cotton 2. Theaceae
C. Tea 3. Gramineae (Poaceae)
D. Coffee 4. Malavaceae
Codes:
A B C D
a) 3 4 2 1
b) 4 3 2 1
c) 2 1 4 3
d) 2 3 1 4

25. Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below. (DIFFICULT)
List- I List- II
(Crops) (Scientific Name)
A. Wheat 1. Gossypium
B. Rice 2. Saccharam officinarum
C. Cotton 3. Oryza sativa
D. Sugarcane 4. Triticum

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Codes:
A B C D
a) 3 4 2 1
b) 4 3 1 2
c) 2 1 4 3
d) 2 3 1 4

II. Fill in the blanks by choosing the Appropriate words given in the bracket.

(One Mark Questions)
(New Delhi, Rice, India, Assam, China, Kerala)
1. ____________ is an important crop of intensive farming. (EASY)
2. The largest black pepper growing state _________ India. (AVERAGE)
3. Indian Agricultural Research Organization is located at ________. (AVERAGE)
4. _________ is the second largest rice producing country in the world. (AVERAGE)
5. _________ is the largest Tea Producing state in India. (AVERAGE)
III. Match the Following: (EASY) (One Mark Questions)

1. A B
a) Chinees Tea variety i) Norman E Borlaug
b) Dry farming crop ii) Black Papper
c) Father of Green Revolution iii) Bohea
d) Land of Spices iv) Cardamom
e) King of Spices v) Jowar
vi) India

2. A B
a) Ratoon Cropping i) Caffeine
b) Queen of spices ii) Black pepper
c) Basumati iii) Thiene
d) Tea iv) Sugarcane
e) Coffee v) Punjab
vi) Cardamom

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IV. Answer the following questions in a word or a sentence. (One Mark Questions)
1. Define Agriculture. (EASY)
2. In which season does Indian agriculture receive the most rainfall? (AVERAGE)
3. What is Primitive subsistence farming? (EASY)
4. Define Migratory subsistence farming. (EASY)
5. What is Sedentary Subsistence Farming? (EASY)
6. Define Intensive farming. (AVERAGE)
7. What is Commercial farming? (EASY)
8. What is Mixed farming? (EASY)
9. Define Plantation farming. (AVERAGE)
10. What is Dry farming? (EASY)
11. What is Humid farming? (EASY)
12. What is another name of the Humid farming? (EASY)
13. Define Irrigation farming. (EASY)
14. What is Green Revolution? (EASY)
15. Define Organic farming. (EASY)
16. Which is the first state in India to introduce the Policy of Organic Farming? (AVERAGE)
17. Define Tissue culture. (DIFFICULT)
18. What is Horticulture? (EASY)
19. Which is the Highest Fruits producing state in India? (EASY)
20. Which state is the largest producer of Vegetables in India? (EASY)
21. What is Catch crop? (DIFFICULT)
22. Which state is largest producer of cardamon in India? (EASY)
23. What is Floriculture? (EASY)
24. What are Food crops? (EASY)
25. Which is the highest Rice producing state in India? (EASY)
26. Which is the highest Wheat producing state in India? (EASY)
27. What is the Ratoon cropping system? (AVERAGE)
28. Which is Known as Queen of Beverage? (EASY)
29. Which state is the highest producer of Tea in India? (EASY)
30. Who introduced Coffee to India first? (AVERAGE)
31. Which state is the highest producer of Coffee in India? (EASY)

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V. Answer the following questions in 2 to 3 sentences. (Two Mark Questions)
1. Name the states in India where migratory subsistence farming is practice. (DIFFICULT)
2. State the important characteristics of Intensive farming. (AVERAGE)
3. Write the characteristics of Commercial farming. (AVERAGE)
4. Name the major plantation crops of India. (EASY)
5. State the characteristics of horticulture in India. (AVERAGE)
6. Name any four important spice crops of India. (EASY)
7. Mention any four traditional flowers grown in India. (EASY)
8. Write about the uses of Rice. (EASY)
9. What are the methods of Rice cultivation practiced in India? (AVERAGE)
10. What are Aus, Aman and Boro? (DIFFICULT)
11. Name the important countries Basmathi rice is exported from India. (DIFFICULT)
12. State the varieties of wheat in India. (AVERAGE)
13. What are the methods used for Wheat cultivation in India? (AVERAGE)
14. Name the major commercial crops of India. (EASY)
15. What are the uses of sugarcane? (EASY)
16. Name the varieties of cotton. (EASY)
17. List out the uses of Cotton. (EASY)
18. Name two important beverage crops of India. (EASY)
19. What are the varieties of tea Plants? (DIFFICULT)
20. Mention the types of Tea. (EASY)
21. State the varieties of coffee. (DIFFICULT)
22. Which are the highest coffee producing districts in Karnataka? (AVERAGE)

VI. Answer the following questions in 20 to 25 sentences. (Five Mark Questions)
1. Write about the importance of agriculture in India. * (EASY)
2. Briefly explain the types of agriculture practiced in India. * (AVERAGE)
3. What is Intensive farming? Explain its main characteristics. (AVERAGE)
4. Explain the important strategies of Green Revolution. * (AVERAGE)
5. Write a note on Merits and Demerits of Green revolution. * (AVERAGE)
6. Write about the Organic farming in India. (AVERAGE)
7. Write about plant Tissue culture. (DIFFICULT)
8. What is Horticulture? Explain its development in India. * (AVERAGE)
9. Write about Fruits and Vegetable cultivation in India. * (AVERAGE)
10. Write a note on Floriculture in India. * (AVERAGE)

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11. Explain the Geographical conditions Required for the cultivation of Rice. (DIFFICULT)
12. Write a note on production and distribution of Rice in India. * (AVERAGE)
13. Explain the conditions required for the growth of wheat and methods of wheat cultivation in India. *
(AVERAGE)
14. Write about the production and distribution of Wheat in India. * (AVERAGE)
15. Explain the Geographical conditions required for the cultivation of Sugarcane. (AVERAGE)
16. Discus about the production and distribution of Sugarcane in India. * (AVERAGE)
17. What are the Geographical conditions necessary for the cultivation of cotton? Explain the varieties. *
(AVERAGE)
18. Write a note on production and distribution of Cotton in India. *(AVERAGE)
19. Explain the Geographical conditions required for the cultivation of Tea. (AVERAGE)
20. Discuss about the production and distribution of Tea in India. (AVERAGE)
21. Explain the Geographical condition for growth of Coffee and Give reasons for the concentration of
Coffee cultivation in South India. * (AVERAGE)
22. Write a note on production and distribution of Coffee in India. (AVERAGE)

Instruction: Consider ‘*ʼ marked questions for 10 marks.

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CHAPTER-9
MINERAL AND POWER RESOURCES
(ALLOTTED HOURS-14 Hours)

I. Answer the multiple-choice questions given below: (One Mark Questions)

1. Match the List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from codes given below. (DIFFICULT)
List- I List- II
(Minerals) (Example)
A. Ferrous mineral 1. Graphite
B. Non-ferrous mineral 2. Natural Gas
C. Mineral fuel 3. Copper
D. Non-fuel mineral 4. Manganese
Codes: A B C D
a) 4 3 2 1
b) 1 2 3 4
c) 4 1 3 2
d) 2 1 4 3
2. The Iron ore that is called “Black Ore”. (EASY)
a) Haematite b) Siderite
c) Magnatite d) Limonite

3. The correct sequencial order of Iron ore on the basis of iron content from higher grade to lower grade.
(DIFFICULT)
a) i. Limonite, ii. Magnetite, iii. Siderite, iv. Haematite
b) i. Magnetite, ii. Haematite, iii. Limonite, iv. Siderite
c) i. Magnetite, ii. Siderite, iii. Limonite, iv. Haematite
d) i. Siderite, ii. Limonite, iii. Haematite, iv. Magnetite

4. The type of Iron ore consists Lime content. (AVERAGE)
a) Limonite b) Siderite
c) Magnetite d) Hematite

5. The type of Iron ore consists highest Magnetic property. (EASY)
a) Magnetite b) Haematite
c) Limonite d) Siderite

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6. The highest Manganese producing state in India. (EASY)
a) Karnataka b) Maharashtra
c) Odisha d) Bihar
7. The “Wonder Metal of 20th Century”. (EASY)
a) Gold b) Aluminium
c) Copper d) Iron ore

8. The Highest Bauxite producing state in India. (EASY)
a) Odisha b) Gujarat
c) West Bengal d) Tamil Nadu

9. Identify the correct pair. (DIFFICULT)
a) Coal based thermal power project - Talcher in Odisha
b) Fuel based thermal power project - Kaiga in Karnataka
c) Natural gas-based electricity project - Cochin in Kerala
d) Hydro-Electricity project – Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu

10. Consider the following statements. (DIFFICULT)
i. Iron ore is the backbone of modern Civilization.
ii. Manganese is used to make steel tough.
iii. Aluminium is a good conductor of electricity.
Which of the above statement are correct?
a) i and ii only correct b) i and iii only correct
c) ii and iii only correct d) i, ii and iii are correct

11. The largest Gold producing state in India. (EASY)
a) Karnataka b) Rajasthan
c) Kerala d) Andhra Pradesh

12. Statement: (A) Coal is an inflammable organic substance. (DIFFICULT)
Reason: (R) Coal consists of different proportionate of carbon and hydrogen
a) A only correct b) R only correct
c) Both A and R correct d) Both A and R not correct

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13. The correct sequencial order of coal types, based on Carbon content from high grade to low grade.
(DIFFICULT)
a) Lignite- Peat- Anthracite- Bituminous.
b) Peat- Anthracite- Bituminous-Lignite.
c) Anthracite- Bituminous -Lignite-Peat.
d) Bituminous-Lignite- Peat- Anthracite.

14. Consider the following statements. (DIFFICULT)
i. On account of its multiple use Coal is known as 'Black Diamond'.
ii. Jharia region is recognized as “Store house of the best metallurgical Coal”.
iii. Raniganj is the largest and popular Coal field of West Bengal.
Which of the above statements are correct?
a) i only correct b) ii only correct
c) iii only correct d) i, ii and iii are correct

15. The year in which Petroleum was first discovered in India. (EASY)
a) 1855 b) 1860
c) 1862 d) 1864

16. In which state the first crude oil well was drilled in India? (EASY)
a) Maharashtra b) Assam
c) Gujarat d) Andhra Pradesh

17. The largest crude oil producing area in India. (EASY)
a) Ankaleshwar b) Cambay
c) Bombay high d) Kalol

18. A power resource that is called as “White Coal” (EASY)
a) Wind energy b) Tidal energy
c) Hydroelectricity d) Solar energy

19. Match the List-I with List-II and Choose the correct answer from codes given below. (DIFFICULT)
List-I List-II
(Atomic Centres) (Located States)
A. Tarapura 1. Gujarat
B. Kalpakkam 2. Maharashtra
C. Narora 3. Tamil Nadu
D. Kakrapara 4. Uttar Pradesh
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Codes: A B C D
a) 1 2 3 4
b) 3 4 2 1
c) 2 3 4 1
d) 4 3 2 1

20. Match the List-I with List-II and Choose the correct answer from codes given below. (DIFFICULT)
List- I List- II
(Atomic Centres) (Located States)
A. Rana Pratap sagar 1. Karnataka
B. Kaiga 2. West bengal
C. Sri Sailam 3. Andhra pradesh
D. Kolkata 4. Rajasthan
Codes: A B C D
a) 4 3 2 1
b) 1 2 3 4
c) 4 1 3 2
d) 2 1 4 3

21. Assertion: (A) India is a tropical country and she is well endowed with plenty of solar energy.
(DIFFICULT)
Reason: (R) Except Southwest monsoon season India’s most areas experience sunny weather
condition throughout the year.
Which of the above statement are correct?
a) A only correct b) R only correct
c) Both A and R correct d) Both A and R not correct

22. The state where the first photovoltaic station was established in India. (EASY)
a) Karnataka b) Rajasthan
c)Tamil Nadu d) Gujarat

II. Fill in the blanks by choosing the Appropriate words given in the bracket.
(One Mark Questions)
1.
(Tarapura, Gondwana, Natural gas, Petroleum, Kaiga, Pre-Palaeozoic)
1. Majority of minerals in India are formed during _____ age. (AVERAGE)
2. ________ region in India that consists of majority coal reserves. (AVERAGE)

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3. The “Fuel of 21st century” with its great importance is _______ (AVERAGE)
4. _____ is the liquid substance which is a mixture of Hydrogen and Carbon. (AVERAGE)
5. India's first nuclear power plant is _______. (AVERAGE)
2.
(Kaiga, Narora, Bio-gas, Natural ga̧s, Maharashtra, Talchar)
1. The major Coal field in Odisha is _____ (AVERAGE)
2. The _______ State produces largest Thermal electricity in India. (AVERAGE)
3. The only Nuclear power plant in Karnataka is __________ (EASY)
4. ______ is The energy produced by Cow dung and Bio-degradable substance. (EASY)
5. The Gaseous form of hydrocarbon, that consisting mainly of methane is ___(AVERAGE)

III. Match the following: (EASY) (One Mark Questions)

1) A B
a) Black diamond i) Manganese
b) Liquid Gold ii) Bomby High
c) White Coal iii) Coal
d) Jack of all traders iv) Bauxite
e) Sagara Samrat v) Petroleum
vi) Hydro Electricity

2) A B
a) Manikaran i) Gold Mines
b) Shivanasamudra ii) Hematite
c) Hatti in Raichur iii) Bio-Gas
d) Red Ore iv) Wind Power
e) Muppandal v) Hydro Electricity
vi) Geo Thermal Energy

3) A B
a) Non-Fuel Mineral i) Oakely
b) Atomic Energy ii) Coal
c) Gold Mine iii) Limestone
d) Metallic Mineral iv) Uranium
e) Mineral Fuel v) Tattapani
vi) Iron Ore

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IV. Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence. (One Mark Questions)
1. What is a Mineral? (EASY)
2. What do you mean by Ore? (EASY)
3. What is Mining? (EASY)
4. Which is the best type of Iron Ore? (AVERAGE)
5. Name the metal made of Bauxite ore. (EASY)
6. Which is called “The Wonder metal of 20th century”? (AVERAGE)
7. Which is the highest Gold producing state in India? (EASY)
8. What is fossil Fuel? (AVERAGE)
9. Which mineral is called “Black Dimond”? (EASY)
10. Which type of coal is the best quality? (AVERAGE)
11. Why Jharia is famous for? (AVERAGE)
12. In which state ‘Talcher’ coal mine is located? (AVERAGE)
13. What is Crude oil? (EASY)
14. What is Thermal electricity? (AVERAGE)
15. What is Nuclear power? (EASY)
16. What is Solar energy? (EASY)
17. What is Bio-gas? (EASY)
18. What is Geo-thermal energy? (AVERAGE)
19. Which state in India is the largest producer of wind energy? (AVERAGE)
20. What is Tidal energy? (EASY)

V. Answer the following questions in 2 to 3 sentences. (Two Mark Questions)
1. Distinguish between Ore and Minerals? (DIFFICULT)
2. What are the main types of Minerals? (AVERAGE)
3. What are the uses of Minerals? (AVERAGE)
4. Name the ferrous Minerals. (AVERAGE)
5. Name the non-ferrous Minerals. (AVERAGE)
6. Give example for metallic Minerals. (AVERAGE)
7. Give Example for non-Metallic Minerals. (AVERAGE)
8. Name the fuel minerals. (AVERAGE)
9. Name the non- fuel minerals. (AVERAGE)
10. Mention the types of iron ore. (DIFFICULT)
11. Manganese called as “The Jack of all traders”. Why? (DIFFICULT)

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12. What are the uses of Manganese? (AVERAGE)
13. State the types of Manganese ore. (DIFFICULT)
14. State the uses of Aluminium metal. (AVERAGE)
15. List out the uses of Gold. (EASY)
16. When and where the first gold production was started in India? (AVERAGE)
17. Name the two major Gold producing states in India. (EASY)
18. Name the major Gold producing regions in Karnataka. (EASY)
19. What are the sources of energy? (AVERAGE)
20. State the importance of Coal. (AVERAGE)
21. Name the types of Coal. (DIFFICULT)
22. In which states of India, the Gondwana Coal fields are located? (DIFFICULT)
23. Why is petroleum called “Liquid Gold”? (AVERAGE)
24. State the uses of Petroleum. (EASY)
25. What are the uses of Natural Gas? (EASY)
26. Name the Atomic minerals of India. (AVERAGE)
27. When and where the first successful Hydroelectric power generation started in India? (AVERAGE)
28. State any four factors necessary for Hydroelectricity development. (AVERAGE)
29. State the factors necessary for the production of Thermal electricity. (AVERAGE)
30. What are the non-conventional energy resources? (AVERAGE)
31. Name the non-conventional energy resources. (AVERAGE)
32. Write about the need of non-conventional energy sources in India. (DIFFICULT)
33. What are the forms of utilization of solar energy? (EASY)
34. What is the importance of solar energy? (EASY)
35. Name the states where the wind forms are located. (EASY)
36. Mention the wind power generating stations in Karnataka. (EASY)
37. Bio-gas is suitable for rural India. How? (EASY)

VI Answer the following questions in 20 to 25 sentences: (Five Mark Questions)
1. What are the Minerals? write about the types and characteristics of minerals. (EASY)
2. Describe the distribution and production of iron ore in India. (AVERAGE)
3. Write about the Uses, Distribution and production of Manganese in India. * (EASY)
4. Explain the Distribution and production of Bauxite ore in India. (AVERAGE)
5. Write a note on Distribution and Production of Gold in India. (EASY)
6. Discuss the Importance, Distribution and Production of Coal in India. * (AVERAGE)
7. Describe the Occurrence, Production and Distribution of Crude oil (petroleum) in India. (AVERAGE)

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8. Explain the Hydroelectricity of India. (EASY)
9. Give an account of Thermal and Nuclear energy of India. * (AVERAGE)
10. List out the Non-conventional energy resources and Explain. (AVERAGE)
11. Discuss the need for conservation and conservative measures of mineral and power resources. *
(DIFFICULT)

Instruction: Consider ‘*ʼ marked questions for 10 marks.

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CHAPTER-10
MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES
(ALLOTTED HOURS-12 Hours)

I. Answer the following multiple-choice questions. (One Mark Questions)
1. An example of basic industry. (EASY)
a) Aluminium Industry b) Cotton Textile industry
c) Iron and steel industry d) Sugar industry

2. Consider the following pair. (AVERAGE)
i. Agro based industry – Cotton Textile industry
ii. Mineral based industry - Aluminium industry
iii. Knowledge based industry – Chemical Fertilizer industries
Which of the above pairs correctly matched?
a) i only correct b) i and ii only correct
c) i and iii only correct d) i, ii and iii are correct

3. The good example for Market oriented Industry. (EASY)
a) Cement industry b) Cotton Textile industry
c) Sugar industry d) Iron and Steel industry

4. An example of Agro-based industry. (EASY)
a) Cement industry b) Cotton Textile industry
c) Iron and Steel industry d) Aluminium industry

5. The Biggest industrial region in India. (EASY)
a) The Hooghly-Kolkata region b) The Mumbai-Pune region
c) The Delhi-Meerut region d) The Ahmedabad-Vadodara region

6. The oldest industrial region in India. (EASY)
a) Hooghly- Kolkata region b) Ahmedabad -Vadodara region
c) Mumbai -Pune region d) Kollam- Triruvnathapuram region

7. Consider the following pairs. (DIFFICULT)
i. Hooghly-Kolkata industrial region - Bihar
ii. Mumbai-Pune industrial region - Madhya Pradesh
iii. Ahmedabad-Vadodara industrial region - Gujarat

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Which of the above pairs correctly matched?
a) i only correct b) ii only correct
c) iii only correct d) i and ii only correct

8. Consider the following statements. (DIFFICULT)
i. The Hooghly-Kolkata industrial region is the oldest industrial region of India.
ii. Cotton Textile industry is known as Market-oriented industry.
iii. The Mumbai-Pune industrial region developed in Gujarat.
iv. The Cement industry a basic industry
Which of the above statements are correct?
a) i and ii Only correct b) i, ii and iii Only correct
c) i, ii and iv Only correct ` d) i, ii, iii and iv correct

9. The industrial region which is not associated to West Coat of India. (AVERAGE)
a) Mumbai - Pune Industrial region
b) Ahmedabad - Vadodara Industrial region
c) Visakhapatnam-Gunturu Industrial region
d) Kollam- Thiruvananthapuram Industrial region

10. The largest Iron and Steel industry in private sector. (AVERAGE)
a) ESSAR Steel Limited b) Jindal Vijayanagara Steel Limited
c) ISPAT Industries Limited d) Tata Iron and Steel Company

11. The largest Iron and Steel industry under public sector. (AVERAGE)
a) Bhilai Steel Plant b) Bokaro Steel Plant
c) Durgapur Steel Plant d) Salem Steel Plant

12. Bhilai Steel industry is located in this state. (EASY)
a) Chhattisgarh b) West Bengal
c) Bihar d) Jharkhand
13. Assertion: (A) The Chota Nagpur plateau region is known as “Ruhr Valley of India” (DIFFICULT)
Reason: (R) This region has become a hub of Heavy Industries such as Iron and Steel, Railway coaches,
Locomotives, Agriculture equipment’s, Paper, Cement, Chemical industry and others.
a) A Only correct b) R only correct
c) Both A and R correct d) Both A and R not correct.
14. The Manchester of South India. (EASY)
a) Coimbatore b) Bengaluru
c) Thiruvananthapuram d) Hyderabad

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15. Cottonopolis of India. (EASY)
a) Mysore b) Kolkatta
c) Mumbai d) Bangalore
16. The largest Cotton producing state in India. (EASY)
a) Gujarat b) Karnataka
c) Tamil Nadu d) Maharashtra
17. A city known as Manchester of India. (EASY)
a) Mumbai b) Pune
c) Bangalore d) Delhi
18. Largest Sugar producing State in India. (EASY)
a) Uttar Pradesh b) Bihar
c) Karnataka d) Maharashtra
19. Consider the following pairs. (AVERAGE)
i) Manchester of India - Mumbai
ii) Manchester of South India - Coimbatore
iii) Silicon Valley of India – Bangalore
Which of the above pairs correctly matched?
a) i and ii only correct b) ii and iii only correct
c) i and iii only correct d) i, ii and iii are correct
20. The correct sequence of states order in India with respect to sugar production from highest to lowest.
(DIFFICULT)
a) Maharashtra - Uttar Pradesh – Karnataka - Tamil Nadu
b) Uttar Pradesh – Karnataka - Tamil Nadu - Maharashtra
c) Karnataka - Tamil Nadu – Maharashtra - Uttar Pradesh
d) Tamil Nadu – Maharashtra – Karnataka - Uttar Pradesh
21. Assertion: (A) The Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh is known as “Java of India” (DIFFICULT)
Reason: (R) In this region Sugar industries are highly concentrated as that of Java Island of
Indonesia.
a) A only correct b) R only correct
c) Both A and R are correct d) Both A and R not correct
22. Largest Cement producing state in India. (EASY)
a) Gujarat b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Rajasthan d) Chhattisgarh

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23. Consider the following pairs. (DIFFICULT)
i) Maharashtra - largest producer of cotton textile
ii) Rajasthan - largest producer of cement
iii) Uttar Pradesh - largest producer of sugar
Which of the above pairs correctly matched?
a) i and ii only correct
b) ii and iii only correct
c) i and iii only correct
d) i, ii, and iii are correct

II. Fill in the blanks by choosing the Appropriate words given in the bracket.
(One Mark Questions)
1.
(Russia, German, Kulti, Humid, Bhadravthi, Jameshedpur,)
1. The first successful Iron and Steel industry in India was established at _______ in West Bengal.
(AVERAGE)
2. The Mysore Iron and Steel works established at ___________ in Karnataka (EASY)
3. Tata Iron and Steel company is located at ________ of Jharkhand. (AVERAGE)
4. Bokaro Steel plant established in the collaboration with _____ (AVERAGE)
5. _________ weather is favourable for spinning and weaving in cotton textile industry (AVERAGE)
2.
(Ranipet, Jameshedpur, 1973, Ethylene, 1991, Textile industry)
1. Manufacturing of cloths from the Fiber is known as__________. (EASY)
2. The very first cement plant in India established at __________ (AVERAGE)
3. _____ is the important industrial center in Chotanagpura region. (AVERAGE)
4. By-product obtained in the process of refining crude oil is ______________ (AVERAGE)
5. The New Industrial Policy in India was implemented in the year _________ . (AVERAGE)

III. Match the following. (EASY) (One Mark Questions)
1) A B
a) Manchester of India i) Gorakhpur
b) Manchester of South India ii) Bengaluru
c) Java of India iii) New Delhi
d) Silicon Valley of India iv) Coimbatore
e) Synthetic Fiber v) Mumbai
vi) Nylon
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