GEOGRAPHY

H.C.G. - Paper – 2

PART I (30 Marks)

Attempt all questions from this Part

Question 1

Study the extract of the survey of India map sheet No 45 D/10 and answer the following questions (Easting 11-21, Northings 13-23):
(a) Give the four figure grid reference of the settlement of Pamera. [2]
(b) Give the six figure grid reference for surveyed tree North East of Bamba settlement. [2]
(c) What is the direct distance in kms between Malgaon and Gulabganj? [2]
(d) What is the difference between drainage pattern in grid square 2013 and 1422? [2]
(e) Draw the conventional symbols for:
(i) A tehsil boundary
(ii) A temple. [2]
(f) What evidence from the map shows that the region receives seasonal rainfall? [2]
(g) What is the main occupation of the people of the region in the map extract? Give reasons for your answer. [2]
(h) Give a reason for each of the following:
(i) Disappearing streams in grid square 2018.
(ii) Broken ground along the banks of River Sipu. [2]
(i) What is the area in square Kms of the region enclosed within Easting 13 and 18 and Northing 17 and 21? [2]
(j) What is the R.F. of this map? What does it mean? [2]

Question 2

On the outline map of India provided:
(a) Mark and name the Standard Meridian of India. [1]
(b) Mark and name Lake Chilka. [1]
(c) Mark and name river Tungabhadhra. [1]
(d) Mark and name the Aravali Mountains. [1]
(e) Mark and name Mount Godwin Austin. [1]
(f) Mark and name an Offshore Oilfield. [1]
(g) Shade and name a region covered by Black Soil. [1]
(h) Mark and name Chandigarh. [1]
(i) Mark and name the winds that bring rain to North Western India in winter. [1]
(j) Shade and label a region of sparse population in Northern India. [1]

PART II (50 Marks)

Attempt any five questions from this Part

Question 3

(a) Mention two characteristics of the South West Monsoons. [2]
(b) Define:
(i) Western Disturbances
(ii) Mango Showers [2]
(c) Give a geographical reason for each of the following:
(i) Chennai has more rainy months but less rainfall than Kochi.
(ii) Shimla is cooler than Delhi in summer.
(iii) Central Maharashtra receives less rainfall than Western Maharashtra. [3]
(d) Study the climatic data given below and answer the questions that follow: [3]
 

(i) Calculate the annual range of temperature.
(ii) Calculate the total rainfall during the monsoon season.
(iii) On which coast does the station lie? Give a reason to justify your answer.

Question 4

(a) Give two points of difference between Black and Alluvial soil. [2]
(b) Name the process by which Laterite Soil is formed. Give a reason as to why the soil is not suitable for agriculture [2]
(c) (i) What is meant by soil conservation?
(ii) Mention two measures to conserve soil in the hilly terrain. [3]
(d) Give a geographical reason for each of the following:
(i) Khadar is more fertile than Bangar.
(ii) Red soil is acidic in nature.
(iii) The foothills of the Himalayas are prone to excessive soil erosion. [3]

Question 5

(a) State the climatic conditions required for the growth of Tropical Deciduous forests. [2]
(b) Mention two benefits of forests. [2]
(c) (i) State any two characteristics of Tidal forests.
(ii) Name an area where Tidal forests are found. [3]
(d) Give a reason for each of the following:
(i) The forest area has greatly depleted in India.
(ii) The Tropical Evergreen forests are found on the western slope of the Western Ghats.
(iii) Acacia has long roots. [3]

Question 6

(a) Give two reasons why well irrigation is popular in North India. [2]
(b) Mention two disadvantages of tank irrigation. [2]
(c)(i) What is meant by rain water harvesting?
(ii) Mention any two methods of rain water harvesting. [3]
(d) Give a reason for each of the following:
(i) Inundation canals are being converted into perennial canals.
(ii) Ground water reserves are depleting at a fast rate.
(iii) Drip irrigation reduces loss of water through evaporation. [3]

Question 7

(a) Mention two advantages of using non-conventional sources of power. [2]
(b) With reference to the Bhakra Nangal Dam, answer the following:
(i) Name the river on which it has been constructed.
(ii) Name two states that benefit from this project. [2]
(c) (i) Name one fossil fuel and mention an area where it is found.
(ii) Give one disadvantage of using the fossil fuel mentioned. [3]
(d) (i) Name two types of Iron ore mined in India.
(ii) State two uses of copper. [3]

Question 8

(a) Mention two problems of Indian agriculture. [2]
(b) Give two differences between intensive and extensive farming. [2]
(c) Give the geographical requirement for the cultivation of coffee in Karnataka. [3]
(d) Give a geographic reason for each of the following:
(i) Millets are known as dry crops.
(ii) Pulses are grown as rotational crops.
(iii) Jute stems must be retted. [3]

Question 9

(a) With reference to the Bhilai Iron and Steel plant:
(i) Name its foreign collaborator.
(ii) State the source from where it obtains iron ore and coal. [2]
(b) Give two reasons why the cotton textile industry has developed in Mumbai. [2]
(c) (i) Mention two advantages of setting up a small scale industry.
(ii) What is the difference between a public sector and a private sector industry? [3]
(d) Give a reason for each of the following:
(i) Petrochemical products are growing in popularity.
(ii) Sugar mills are located close to sugarcane growing areas.
(iii) The Silk industry has a small market. [3]

Question 10

(a) Transport is the backbone of a Country’s economy. Give two reasons to support the statement. [2]
(b)Give two reasons why airways are used extensively despite being an expensive mode of transport. [2]
(c) Mention three reasons why inland waterways are better developed in Northern India than in Southern India. [3]
(d) State three advantages of roadways over railways. [3]

Question 11

(a) Mention two reasons for the need of Waste management. [2]
(b) Define the terms:
(i) Composting
(ii) Open dumping [2]
(c) (i) What is meant by waste?
(ii) Mention two sources of waste. [3]
(d) (i) What is the meaning of the 3 R’s in waste management?
(ii) Give an example for each one of the above.
(iii) Mention any one way by which accumulation of waste can be hazardous for human health. [3]

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