AHSEC HS 2nd Year Question Paper 2022 Geography

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20.22
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GEOGRAPI{Y
( Theory )

Full Marks : 70
Pass Marks : 21

Time : Three hours

The figures in the matgin indicate full marks
for the questions.

Q, No. 1 S Q.No.2 carry L nnrk edr
1x8 = 8

j) carries 2 nnrks each 2x10 = 20
Q. No. 3 (a to

(any nine) 3x9 = 27
Q. No. 4 (a to k) cnnies 3 mnrks each

(any three) 5x3 : 15
Q. No. 5 (q to it) carries 5 nnrks ench
Total = 70

Contd.

1. Choose the correct answer from thefour alternatives given below:
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(b) Which one of the following figures represents the working age-grouP
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(c) , Which one of the following scholars introduced the concept of Human
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(a) In how many categories the urban centres have been classified by
census of India ? 1

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(b) In India, in between which months in English calender the Kharif
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k) Which type of energy sources are called sustainable energy sources ?
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3. Answer in brief : 2x70=20

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@) Which fipo places were connected by the first railway line in India ?

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(d) Name fzoo Iron and Steel plants in India set up during the Second
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(e) Name lzt,o maior industrial regions of India' 2

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A Which faro places of India are connected by the National Waterways
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O Name fzoo primary economic activities
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4. Answer the following questions in about 100 words :
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(a) What <to you understand by Planned Settlement I 3

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(b) Explain the importance of Rural-Urban population composition.
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(c) Write the advantages and disadvantages of Air Transport System.

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(d) Write the importance of Iron and Steel industries.

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k) Discuss the problems of water resources in India.

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@) What do you understand by Mass Communication System ?
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(h) Mention the favourable geographical conditions found in Assam for
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(j) Write a note on the tea industry of Assam. J

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5. Aniwer the folldwing questions : (any three) 5x3=15

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(a) Explain the characteristics of the four pillars of human development'

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(b) Explain the geographical factors influencing the distribution of
population. 5

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k) What do you understand by tourism indusky ? Discuss the factors
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(d) Draw an outline map o{ India and mark the location of the foilowing
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