AHSEC HS 2nd Year Question Paper 2022 Economic Geography

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20/22

ECONOIVIIC GEOGRAPf{Y

Full Marks :1fi)
Pass Mark6 : :X)

Time : Three hours

The figures in the nargin irulicate lull marks
for the questions.
All questions are compulsory.
Total Questions:37

Q. No. 1 to Q. No. 70 urry 7 n ark eaett 1x10 = 10

Q. No. 11 b Q. No. 75 orry 2 n r,tlcs enh 2x5 = 10

Q. No. 15 to Q. No. 2i wry 3 nsks each 3xB = 24

Q. No. 24 io Q. No. 27 urry 6 na*s each 6x4 = 24

Q. No. 28 to Q. No. 37 elry 8 narks each 8x4 = 32

Total =100

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1. In which sector of economic activities, the highest percentage of people are
engaged in India ?

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ln which year, the first ever census was held in Assam ?

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3. As per 2011 census, in which district of Assam was the population density
per hn2 found highest ?

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In which city, the first modem cotton mill in India was established ? 1

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5. What is the rank of India in rice production among the counkies of the
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In which state, the Bhilai hon and Steel plant is located ?

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7. As per 2011 census, which state of lndia has the highest number of urban
population ? 1'

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8. Name the biggest island of ]apan.

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9. Which country is separated by Palk Strait from India ?

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10. Name the Ocean lies on the westem side of the USA.
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11. Write fpo agricultural products exported by Sri Lanka. 2

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12. Name faro major Zud crops cultivated in India. 2

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1.3. Name faro non-conventional energy sources. 2

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'L4. Name fruo non-ferrous minerals oI lndia. 2

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15. Name faro major cotton producing regioru of the USA.
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'L6. Write the di{ference between dryland farming and wetland farming.
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17 . Mention three factors responsible for development in fishing industry of
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18. What do you understand by Rainwater Harvesting ? .1

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19. Write very briefly on the major advantages of jute cultivation in Bangladesh.
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20. Mention three rcgions known for Nomadic Herding.
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27. What are frte three main economic factors responsible for richness of the
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23. Mention tlvee major causes of growth and development of Iron and Steel
industries in Japan.

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From geographical point of view, examine the problems faced by the
Northeastem states in economic development. 6

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What do you understand by Human Development ? Give a brief descripton
on the Four Pillars of Human Development. 2+4:6

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27. Discuss the main features of Mediteranean agriculture and mention the
main regions of the world known for such agriculture. 3+3:6

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Discuss how food grain production in India has increased through Green
Revolution. Mention the states of the country where Green Revolution
found to be most successful. 5+3=8

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What are the main features of Indian agriculture ? Discuss the major
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29. Examine the changing patterns of the composition of India's imports and
exPorts. 8

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Discuss the problems faced by Bangladesh in its economic development
activities. 8

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Diruss the problems in development of efficient transportation in Northeast
lndia. 8

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Mention the geographic and economic advantages for development of Iron
and Steel industries in the USA. Write briefly about the main Iron and
Steel industrial regions of the country. 5+3=8

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