Q) The Damodar Valley region is called ' The Ruhr of India.' Elaborate this statement with three suitable examples.

Q) What is meant by a rural settlement? Explain the three factors that determine the types of rural settlements in India. (Marks 1+3=4)

Q) Divide the Himalayan Mountain Complex into five regions of second order and describe three main characteristics of Eastern Himalayan.

Q) "The pipeline transport has more disadvantage in comparison with advantage." Give four important arguments in support of this statement. (Marks 4x1=4)

Q1) Give three points of distinction between a Gorge and a Rift valley by giving suitable examples from India. (Marks 3)

Q2) ' The western part of Rajasthan remains almost dry during the South-West Monsoon Season'. Give three important reasons in support of this statement. (Marks 3)

Q3) Which state is the leading producer of cotton in India? Mention four geographical conditions necessary for the production of cotton. (Marks 1+2=3)

Q4) What is meant by an economic region? Why is the formation of economic regions called a dynamic process? Give two important reasons. (Marks 1+2=3)

Q5) Explain three differences between main worker and marginal worker. (Marks 3x1=3)

Q6) Why is Damodar Valley Project called a multipurpose project? Explain three important reasons with suitable examples. (Marks 3x1=3)

Q7) Divide the Bastar Tribal Block into five physiographic regions and describe briefly any one of them. (Marks 21/2+1/2=3)

Q8)      the table given below and name the two states
(i) one which has the highest percentage of male population in the age group of 15-29 years.
(ii) the other having the highest percentage of female population in the age group of 60 years and above. Compare these figures with those of India as a whole and draw appropriate conclusions. (Marks 1/2+1/2+2=3)

India - Age Structure Of Population Age Groups

Q9) Keeping the given below outline map as the base draw a sketch map of National Capital Region in your answer-book and show therein, the following towns: (Marks 1+2=3)
9.1) Meerut
9.2) Palwal
9.3) Gohana
9.4) Ramgarh

Q12) What is meant by 'Regions of Second Order'? Describe three main characteristics of the Himachal and Kumaon region. (Marks 1+3=4)

Q13) Name the three types of rural settlements found in India. Discuss two major characteristics of each type. (Marks 1+3=4)

Q14) Distinguish between ferrous and non-ferrous minerals by giving suitable examples. Let your answer contain four points each? (Marks 4x1=4)

Q15) "The triple transport system plays an important role in strengthening the social, political and economic unity of India." Elaborate all the four elements in this question by giving a suitable example of each. (Marks 4x1=4)

Q16) What are the factors responsible for the social unity in India ? Explain any five with suitable examples. (Marks 5x1=5)

Q17) Explain four important factors responsible for the development of the Bihar - Bengal industrial cluster. Describe the location and extent of this cluster. (Marks 4+1=5)

Q18) Explain five main non-geographical factors influencing the location of industries by giving suitable examples from the Indian industries.

Q19) On the outline map of India is provided to you, locate and label the following: (Marks 5x1=5)
19.1) A major river, originating from Mansarover region and flowing towards west.
19.2) An area of moist tropical evergreen vegetation in peninsular India.
19.3) Telugu speaking state
19.4) The first nuclear power station set-up in India.
19.5) The largest oil refinery in India.

Q20) For Blind Students only (In lieu of Q. Nos. 9, 10, 11 and 19) Explain the following topics in about 100 words each :(Marks 5x3=15)
20.1) The Malwa Plateau
20.2) Onset of monsoons
20.3) Retreating monsoon season
20.4) East Himalayan agro climatic region
20.5) Planning region