Kerala Plus One Model Question Paper Geography

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First Year Model Question Paper
Geography
Max score:60
Time:2hrs
Section:A
Answer any eight of the following (8*2=16)

1. Write any two branches of physical Geography ?

2. Who proposed nebular hypothesis? Explain nebular hypothesis.

3. What is degassing with respect to the evolution of atmosphere?

4. Write any two evidences in support of Continental drift theory.

5. Give a single term for the following
a) Triangular shaped deposition at the mouth of the river.
b) A Crescent shaped sand dune.

6. Identify the type of cloud based on following characteristics.
1. Cloud having feathery appearance
2. Cloud that like Cotton wool

7. What is green house effect?

8. List any two factors affecting salinity of the ocean water?

9. Suggest any two measures to conserve biodiversity?

10. Name the different types of droughts?

Section: B

A. Answer any 8 of the following (8*3=24)

11. Define the following terms.

a) Epicenter
b) Focus
c) Seismology

12. Write a short note on Outermost layer of the earth?

13. Write three different ways of the heating and cooling of atmosphere.

14. What is insolation. List any two factors that cause Variation in insolation.

15. Identify the phenomena represented in the diagram given below and briefly
describe.

Sea Land

16. Write any three characteristics of tropical cyclone.

17. Identify the three major divisions of northern plain and explain any One of them.

18. Compare Eastern and Western coastal plains in India.

19. Mention three economic significance of Indian monsoon.

20. Match the following.

River Source Tributary

Ganga Brahrnagiri Penganga

Godavari Gangothri Kabani

Kaveri Nazik Alakananda

Section: B

Answer any five of the following (5*4=20)

21. Explain plate tectonic theory.

22. Write a short note on various soil forming factors.

23. Distinguish between stalactite and stalagmite .

24. Explain the structure of atmosphere.

25. Distinguish between spring tide and neaptide.

26. Write the characteristics feature of tropical evergreen forest of India.

27. Outline map of India.

1.Meeting point of Eastern ghats and Western ghat.

2. Capital of Uttar Pradesh.
3. Highest peak of India.
4. Largest West flowing river in peninsular India .