Test Paper Set III Subject : Social Science - II

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1 Test Paper Set III Subject : Social Science - II Time : Hr. Marks : 0 Geography : Chapter - 5; Economics : Chapter - A.. (A) Complete the following sentences using words from the brackets : Chambal river rises in the Peninsular plateau and joins River Yamuna. The Terai is a marshy land. (B) Match the words from column A with column B : Upper Ganga Plains Alluvial Soils Bhabar Consists of boulders, gravels, sand A.. Give geographical reasons : () A poor drainage in the Middle Ganga Plain causes accumulation of sodium salts. () This makes the soil infertile. (3) The soil generally lacks nitrogen and needs manure and fertilizers. Thus, the Middle Ganga Plains has soil which is infertile and immature. () The Ganga belt is the world s most extensive plain of uninterrupted alluvium formed by the deposition of silt by the numerous rivers. () The plains are flat making it conducive for irrigation through canals. (3) The area is also rich in ground water reserves. (4) The alluvial plain with adequate rainfall and enormous water resources has encouraged the people to develop agriculture. Therefore, agriculture is the main occupation in the Ganga Plains.

2 A.3. (A) Draw a divided circle using the given information about food crops grown in Ganga plain. Crop % Calculation in Degree Jowar Bajra 3 Wheat 44 Rice º 0.8º 58.4º 83.6º (iii) (B) Observe the following map and answer the following questions : Sunderban is the world s largest mangroves in the eastern plains. Brahmputra river is called as the life line of Assam Valley. Damodar river joins the Ganga-Hoogli system in the deltaic region of the Ganga.

3 (C) Mark and name the following on the outline map of India with a suitable index. A.4. Answer the following questions in detail : () The Ganga Plain is the world s most extensive plain of uninterrupted alluvium formed by the deposition of silt by numerous rivers. () The alluvial plain with adequate rainfall and enormous water resources has encouraged the people to develop agriculture. (3) Almost half the area is sown more than once. Nearly 90% of the total cropped area is under food crops. (4) Mild winters and hot summers have enabled this region to grow a variety of crops which include wheat, gram, barley and oilseeds in winter and rice, maize, sugarcane, bajra and jowar in the rainy season. 4

4 (5) Wheat and rice are important food grains. Bajra, maize and jowar are also cropped. (6) Pulses are grown in Rabi as well as Kharif seasons. (7) Peas, gram and tur are grown in Upper and Middle Ganga Yamuna Doab. Sugarcane is the most important cash crop in the region. (8) In the Middle Ganga Plain, agriculture is the mainstay of the economy. Rice and wheat are important crops followed by maize, oilseeds and sugarcane. (9) In the Ganga delta, rice and jute are the main crops. Other crops are sesame, mustard, groundnut, tobacco. () The Ganga Plain is leading in agricultural production. Hence, agro based industries like sugar, oil seeds, rice, cotton and jute mills are developed. () Sugar industry is the most developed industry in Upper Ganga Plain while paper, bicycle, agricultural equipments, sports goods, copper and bronze utensils are notable industries. (3) Cotton textile mills are developed at Kanpur, Rampur, Allahabad and Agra while woolen textiles at Rampur, Agra, Allahabad and Mirzapur. (4) Kanpur and Agra has jute mills and leather industry. (5) The Middle Ganga Plain excels in cottage and small scale industries. Handloom industry is developed in Mirzapur, Gorakhpur, Varanasi and Patna. Sugar, food processing, rice, pulse, oil mills are well developed in this region. (6) Blanket and Carpet industry is developed at Mirzapur, Bhadohi and Varanasi while jute mills are located at Gorakhpur and Samastipur. (7) Silk sarees are manufactured at Varanasi and Bhagalpur. (8) Dalmianagar in South Bihar has emerged as a major centre of cement, paper, paperboard and plywood. (9) Barauni has a petro-chemical complex and a petrol refinery as well as fertilizer industry. (0) Most of the industries of Lower Ganga Plain are located in Hooghly valley and Asansol Durgapur region. Kulti, Buranpur, Asansol and Durgapur have iron and steel industry while jute mills and cotton textile industry are located at the banks of Hooghly river. 4

5 A.5. () Chemical industry is concentrated in Kolkata, Titagarh, Naihati and Triveni while Chittaranjan manufactures locomotives. () Haldia has a petrochemical, oil refinery and fertilizer plant. (3) In Northern Indian plains, Kolkata-Hooghly industrial belt is the main industrial region. Complete and write the following statements by choosing appropriate alternative given below : An economic problem mainly arises due to scarcity of resources. Goods and services are produced and supplied by public sector on the basis of No Profit, No Loss. A.6. Answer the following questions in one or two sentences : () There are two techniques of production (a) Labour intensive technique (b) Capital intensive technique () In labour intensive technique more labour and less machinery is used. (3) For example : Handloom industry The technique of production depends on availability of factors like machinery, labour, equipments, and their relative prices. A.7. Answer the following questions in five to six sentences : Socialism is a type of economy where the entire production is managed and controlled by the government. () In a socialist economy decisions about production are taken by the government. () These decisions depend upon the objectives and priorities laid down by the Central Planning Authorities. (3) Consumers have no freedom of choice. (4) Goods are distributed on the basis of needs to maximise social welfare. e.g. China. Every economy faces common basic economic problems related to economic activity. They are as follows : () What to produce? () How to produce? (3) For whom to produce? (4) How much to produce? (5) By whom to produce? (6) How best are the resources being used?