BOARD QUESTION PAPER : JULY 2017 GEOGRPAHY AND ECONOMIC Time : 2 Hours Total Marks : 40 Note: (i) All question are compulsory. Figure of the right indicate full marks. (iii) Solve Q. No. 3 (A), (B), (C) completely on map and graph supplement paper only and tie it to the main answer-book. (iv) Use of stencil is allowed for drawing map. (v) Question Nos. 1 to 4 are based on Geography and Q. Nos. 5 to 7 are based on Economics. (vi) Draw neat diagrams and sketches wherever necessary. Q.1. (A) Complete the following statements by choosing the appropriate alternatives from those given in the brackets : [3] (1) Areawise, is the largest state. (Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan) (2) Garhjat hills occupy the north-western part of state. (Maharashtra, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh) (3) The highest peak in the Western Ghats is. (Anaimudi, Doddabetta, Annamalai, K-2) (B) Match the Column A with the B : [3] Column A Column B (1) Ujjain (a) Centre of Urdu language in the Deccan (2) Amritsar (b) Ancient cultural capital of Malwa region (3) Hyderabad (c) Hill station (d) The holiest of Sikh shrines Q.2. (A) Give geographical reasons for the following statements (any two): [4] (1) Agriculture is the main occupation in the Ganga Plains. (2) Punjab region is affected by Salinity. (3) Plantation agriculture is mainly confined to the southern parts of the Western Ghats. (4) Lakshadweep is known as a tourist attraction.
(B) Write short notes on (any two): [4] (1) Water Frontier of India (2) Origin of Himalayas (3) Natural Hazards and Environmental problems of Deccan Plateau. Q.3. (A) Draw a Divided Rectangle diagram for the following data: [2] Agriculture Production (Kharif) in million tones (2010-2011) Crops % (Percentage) Rice 43 Coarse Cereals 20 Pulses 08 Oil - seeds 14 Cotton 15 Total 100 (B) Observe the following figure and answer the following questions given below it (any two): [2]
Questions : (1) Name the important sub-plateaus in the Peninsular (Deccan) Plateau. (2) Name the main east flowing rivers on the Peninsular (Deccan) Plateau. (3) Name the tributary of Godavari river. (4) Name the hill to the Southern Peninsular (Deccan) Plateau. (C) Mark the following in the outline map of India supplied to you. Write the names Give index (any two): [2] (1) Lowest point below sea level (2) Chandigarh (3) Chota Nagpur Plateau (4) Aravalli Hills. Q.4. Answer the following question in details. (any two): [8] (1) Give the details about the rivers of the Himalayas. (2) Why has the wool industry developed in Rajasthan? (3) What are the factors that make the Western Ghats and the Western Coast the favoured destination of tourists? Q.5. Fill in the Blanks by choosing the correct alternatives from those given in the brackets: [2] (1) Productive activities are mainly classified into sectors. (one, two, three) (2) The main motive of producers is to maximise profit in economy. (socialist, capitalist, mixed) Q.6. Answer the following question in one or two sentences each (any three): [6] (1) Explain labour intensive technique. (2) How does inflation affect moral values? (3) Write any two direct measures to control inflation. (4) Who are excluded from the benefit of Public Distribution System? (5) What is meant by food adulteration? Q.7. Answer any one of the following questions in five or six sentences: [4] (1) Write any four factors responsible for increase in demand for goods and services. (2) Explain the rights of consumers.
BOARD ANSWER PAPER : JULY 2017 GEOGRPAHY AND ECONOMIC Q.1. (A) Complete the following statements by choosing the appropriate alternatives from those given in the brackets : [3] (1) Areawise, Rajasthan is the largest state. (2) Garhjat hills occupy the north-western part of Odisha state. (3) The highest peak in the Western Ghats is Anaimudi. (B) Match the Column A with the B : [3] Column A Column B (1) Ujjain (b) Ancient cultural capital of Malwa region (2) Amritsar (d) The holiest of Sikh shrines (3) Hyderabad (a) Centre of Urdu language in the Deccan Q.2. (A) Give geographical reasons for the following statements (any two): [4] (1) (i) The alluvial plain with adequate rainfall and enormous water resources has encouraged people of Ganga plain to develop agriculture. 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. (iii) Due to favourable environmental conditions and texture of the soil agriculture is very prosperous in Ganga plain. (iv) Hence agriculture is the main occupation in the Ganga plain. (2) (i) In Punjab, excessive irrigation takes place along the canals which has led to the problem of water logging. The water seeps through the unlined canals and raises the water-table. (iii) In some areas, water logging is accompanied by the formation of alkali soils. (iv) The rising sub-soil water brings up the salts, which are left behind after water has evaporated. (v) As a result of these problems, the salinity in the Punjab region increases which affects the fertility of the soil. And hence soils in the Punjab region is becoming saline.
(3) (i) The plantation agriculture requires vast farms and a long rainy season to raise cash crops like tea, coffee, coconut, rubber, etc. In the northern parts of the Western Ghats, agriculture is confined to narrow valleys and moderated slopes. (iii) The climatic factors like longer monsoon and deep weathering in southern parts of Western Ghats favor the plantation agriculture in the region. (iv) The coffee plantation in Baba Budan Hills, Tea plantations in Udagamandalam and Munnar areas or spices in Kerla-Tamil Nadu Ghats are some of the major plantations in these areas so the plantation agriculture is mainly confined to the southern parts of the Western Ghats. (4) (i) Lakshadweep is known as a tourist attraction for Indian s since long time, due to its isolation and scenic appeal. Since such a small region cannot support industries, the government is actively promoting tourism as a means of income. (iii) The rich marine fauna is a delightful treat to the eyes of visitors. (iv) Water sporting activities such as Scuba diving, wind surfing and water skiing are quite popular, which attract the tourists. (B) Write short notes on (any two): [4] (1) (i) India is bounded by Arabian sea in the west and southwest. Bay of Bengal is present in the east and southeast of India. (iii) Indian ocean is present in the south. (iv) Sri Lanka is separated from India by the Gulf of Mannar and narrow channel of the Palk strait. (v) India shares its maritime boundary with Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Indonesia, Bangladesh and Myanmar. (2) (i) The Himalayan mountain belt lying in the north and the Naga-Lushai hills in the east are the regions of mountain building movement. Majority of this area, which presents some of the most magnificent mountain scenery in the world, was under marine conditions in the Tethys sea. (iii) During the uplift of the mountains, the marine sediments rose to great heights. (iv) Weathering and erosive agencies worked simultaneously to produce the Himalayas that we see today. (3) (i) Large scale minig activities are carried in this plateau region. These mining activities lead to pollution of soil and water. (iii) After the extraction of minerals, the mining areas become useless for any other use. (iv) Due to Development in industrial sector, air, water and soil pollution has increased.
(v) Western part of the region is an earthquake prone zone. (vi) In 1993, an earthquake occurred in Latur, killed many people and destroyed their properties. (vii) Koyna is also an earthquake prone zone. Q.3. (A) With the help of given statistical data prepare a Divided Rectangle Diagram: [2] (B) Observe the following map and answer the questions given below it (any two): [2] (1) The Maharashtra Plateau, the Andhra-Telangana Plateau and the Karnataka Plateau are the important sub-plateaus in the Peninsular (Deccan) Plateau. (2) River Mahanadi, River Godavari, River Krishna and River Cauvery are the main east flowing rivers on the Peninsular (Deccan) Plateau. (3) River Indravati, River Wainganga and River Manjara are the tributaries of Godavari river. (4) Nilgiri hills and Shevroy hills are found in the Southern Peninsular (Deccan) Plateau. (C) Mark the following in the outline map of India supplied to you. Write the names Give index (any two): [2]
Q.4. Answer the following question in details. (any two): [8] (1) (i) Most of the Himalayan rivers are perennial in nature. They are fed by rains during the monsoon season and also receive water during summer due to melting of snow. The main Himalayan river systems are Indus, Ganga and Brahmaputra systems. (A) The Indus: (a) It is one of the great rivers of the world. (b) It rises near Mansarovar in Tibet and flows through India and Pakistan, before emptying in the Arabian sea. (c) Its important tributary flowing in Indian territory are Satluj, Beas, Ravi, Chenab and Jhelum. (B) The Ganga: (a) River Bhagirathi which originates at Gangotri is joined by river Alaknanda at Dev Prayag and combined flow is called as River Ganga. (b) It passes through Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal and enters Bangladesh. (c) Yamuna, Ramganga, Ghagra, Gandak and Kosi are important tributaries of the Ganga.
(C) The Brahmputra: (a) It rises in Tibet, runs eastwards till it enters India in Arunachal Pradesh. (b) The principal tributary of Brahmaputra in India is river Subansiri. (c) Brahmaputra passes through Assam then enters Bangladesh before joining the Bay of Bengal. (2) (i) Wool industry has developed in Rajasthan because of the availability of various breeds of sheep. Chokla, Marwari, Malpuri and Pungal are the breeds of sheep that are found in Rajasthan. (iii) Among these breeds, wool obtained from Chokla breed is of superior quality. (iv) Rajasthan contributes to about 40-50% of the total wool production in India. (v) Breeding centres for Merino sheep have been developed at Suratgarh and Bikaner. (vi) The woollen thread making mills are established in Jodhpur and Bikaner districts of Rajasthan. (vii) Owing to all these factors, the wool industry has flourished in Rajasthan. (viii) Sheep grazing is an important occupation. Desert region of Rajasthan is the biggest wool producing area in India. (ix) Owing to all these factors, wool industry has developed in Rajasthan. (3) (i) The rich biodiversity of the Western Ghats and the numerous beautiful beaches of the western coast of India make these places the favoured destinations of tourists. The Ghats have a number of hill stations that are frequented by a large number of tourists. Saputara in Gujarat, Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra, Kemmangundi in Karnataka, Udagamandalam and Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu and Munnar in Kerala are some of the noteworthy hill stations. (iii) There are 17 national parks and 39 wildlife sanctuaries in the Western Ghats at present. These too attract tourists. (iv) UNESCO has recently included 39 sites from the Western Ghats as World Heritage Sites. (v) Along the coastal tracts, there are beaches like Srivardhan and Guhagar in Maharashtra, Kolwa and Calangute in Goa, Karwar in Karnataka and Kovalam in Kerala which are popular tourist destinations. (vi) A large number of centres having cultural and historical importance are also found here, besides the centres of Nature tourism. Raigad, Gokarna, Ganpatipule and Guruvayur and some of them. St Xavier s Church in Goa and Thrissur and Sabarimala in Kerala are places of cultural importance. Places of historical importance such as hill and coastal forts in Maharashtra also attract local as well as international tourists. Q.5. Fill in the Blanks by choosing the correct alternatives from those given in the brackets: [2] (1) Productive activities are mainly classified into three sectors. (2) The main motive of producers is to maximise profit in Capitalist economy.
Q.6. Answer the following question in one or two sentences each (any three): [6] (1) (i) The labour intensive technique is used for the production of goods and services. It involves use of more labour and less machinery. e.g. Handloom industry (iii) In India labour Intensive techniques are preferred due to abundance of population. (2) (i) Inflation widens the gap and creates social conflicts between the rich and poor. (iii) (iv) Some businessmen resort to adulteration, hoarding and quality deterioration. Inflation leads to corruption which reflects in political uncertainties. Thus, inflation adversely affects moral values. (3) The two direct measures taken by the government to control inflation are: (i) Expansion of domestic output so as to meet the ever increasing demand. Direct control of prices and rationing i.e., bringing down the upper limit beyond which prices would not be allowed to rise. (iii) Adopting appropriate wage-profit policy. (iv) Publicity campaigns to appeal to the people to control their expenditure. (v) Control of population growth. Hence inflation is a situation of sustained upswings of prices. Beyond the full employment level, inflation becomes dangerous. So it has to be kept under control. (4) (i) The families having white ration card whose annual income is more than 1 lakh are excluded from the benefits of Public Distribution System due to high economic status. Seasonal migrant workers and homeless poor are also excluded from the benefits of PDS as they do not have permanent residential address. (5) (i) A process through which a substance is added to a food item to increase its quantity is called food adulteration. The main reason behind good adulteration is to increase profit margin. (iii) It is a serious social crime as it adversely affects the health of the society. Q.7. Write the answers to the following questions in five or six sentences (any one): [4] (1) The following factors are responsible for increase in demand for goods and services: (i) Increase in public and private expenditure: (a) An increase in public expenditure due to war and developmental policies as well as increase in private expenditure leads to an increase in demand for goods and services in the economy. Increase in export: (a) An increase in export reduces the stock of commodities available for home consumption. (b) It creates shortage of goods in the economy, so demand exceeds supply. (iii) Reduction in taxation: When taxes are reduced, there is an increase in the purchasing power of consumers. So, demand increases. (iv) Rapid growth of population: A rapidly growing population, increases level of demand for goods and services in a country.
(v) Deficit Financing: (a) Government meets the deficit by borrowing money from the public and reserve bank and also by printing notes. (b) This raises money supply and therefore, demand and prices rise. (vi) Availability of credit: An easy availability of credit raises consumer s expenditure. It increases the demand for goods and services. All these factors increase inflationary pressure. (2) According to the Consumer Protection Act, the rights of consumers include: (i) Right to Safety: (a) (b) The consumer should be protected against goods and services which are hazardous to health. For example, protection from defective vehicles, inferior electrical appliances, harmful pesticides, etc. Right to be Informed: The consumer must be provided with accurate information about quality, purity, price, quantity and the standard of goods and services. (iii) Right to Choose: (iv) (v) (vi) Consumers have the right to make a choice from variety of goods and services as per their purchasing power and preferences. Right to be heard: Consumers have the right to be heard by manufacturers and dealers about their opinions on production. Right to seek Redressal: (a) (b) (c) The consumers have the right to seek redressal of their grievances related to price and quality of goods and services. The product must be repaired or replaced by the seller or manufacturer, if required. The Consumer s Redressal Agencies include the District Forum, the State Commission and the National Commission. Right to Consumer Education: The consumer must know about the relevant laws to prevent unfair trade practices and to follow the procedure while making complaint. (vii) Right to clean environment: (a) (b) Everyone has the right to enjoy pollution free environment. The consumer has right to lodge a complaint and seek its redressal, if anybody creates pollution by means of garbage, air, water and noise.