SISC 2023-24
Geography
Paper I
Maximum Marks: 80 Time allowed: 120 Minutes
Answers to this Paper must be written on the answer sheet provided separately.
You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes.
This time is to be spent in reading the question paper.
The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.
Part – A
(1 Mark for each question)
(i) Which of the following is the CORRECT set of water bodies from which the Southwest monsoon picks up
moisture?
(a) Arabian sea + Bay of Bengal + Indian Ocean
(b) Indian Ocean + Andaman Sea + Arabian Sea
(c) Bay of Bengal + Indian Ocean + Andaman Sea
(d) Gulf of Mannar + Mediterranean Sea + Indian Ocean
(ii) Feel and consistency of soil is called _________ of the soil.
(a) Profile
(b) Parent rock
(c) Texture
(d) Nature
(iii) Teak and Shisham are the typical trees of which of the following natural vegetation belt?
(a) Tropical Evergreen
(b) Tropical Monsoon
(c) Tropical Desert
(d) Littoral forest
(iv) Which of the following may be used for the recharging of underground water?
(a) Planting of shelter belt
(b) Gullies and ravines
(c) Percolation pit
(d) Commercial farming
(v) The best method for irrigation in South India:
(a) Canal
(b) Tube well
(c) Lined Well
(d) Tank
(vi) Which of the following soil is not formed in the place of origin:
(a) Black Soil
(b) Alluvial Soil
(c) Red Soil
(d) Laterite Soil
(vii) Artificial supply of water to the crops is termed as:
(a) Water supply
(b) Irrigation
(c) Rainwater Harvesting
(d) Crop production
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(viii) Construction cost of this mode of irrigation is zero.
(a) Well
(b) Sprinkle
(c) Drip
(d) Tank
(ix) South West Monsoon is:
(a) Erratic in nature
(b) Largely controlled by Orography
(c) Both a & b
(d) None of the above
(x) Which of the following is NOT an important tree of the Tropical Deciduous Forest:
(a) Teak
(b) Sandalwood
(c) Khair
(d) Rosewood
PART B
(Attempt any 7, Each Question carry 10 Marks)
Question 1
(i) Mention any 3 reasons behind the Tropical Monsoon Climate of India? [3]
(ii) Give a reason for each of the following: [3]
(a) Mumbai gets more rainfall than Pune.
(b) Rajasthan gets lesser amount of Rainfall from among all the northern states.
(iii) Study the climatic data of station X and answer the following questions: [4]
(a) What is the annual range of temperature of station?
(b) Which is the driest month?
(c) Name the wind that brings maximum rainfall to this station.
Question 2
(i) Define the following terms: [2]
(a) Soil Fertility
(b) Soil conservation
(ii) With reference to soil erosion in India answer the following questions. [3]
(a) State any two human activities that have led to soil erosion in India.
(b) Mention any two agricultural techniques that can help to prevent soil erosion.
(iii) How is it Laterite Soil formed? [2]
(iv) Give a reason for the following statements: [3]
(a) Laterite Soil is not suitable for cultivation.
(b) Alluvial soil is the most fertile soil.
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Question 3
(i) Explain: [3]
(a) Why is tropical deciduous forest commercially the most important forest belt of India?
(b) Why are long and deep roots a typical characteristic of desert vegetation?
(ii) Why is forest conservation the need of the hour? [4]
(iii) Provide: [3]
(a) The conditions necessary for Tidal Forest in India.
(b) Which are the two most important trees from Tropical Evergreen Forest.
Question 4
(i) Why is there a need for irrigation in India? [2]
(ii) Distinguish between Inundation Canals and Perennial Canals. [3]
(iii) Name a state in India where tube wells are commonly used. Give two reasons to support your answer. [2]
(iv) Explain: [3]
(a) What is meant by Rainwater Harvesting?
(b) Mention any two water harvesting practices followed in India.
Question 5
(i) Mention two agricultural reforms done by the government for the betterment of the agricultural sector. [2]
(ii)
(a) Mention the climatic conditions found suitable for growing groundnut.
(b) Name the state that is the leading producer of groundnut in India. [2]
(iii) With reference to cultivation of pulses answer the following:
(a) Name a soil found suitable for the growth of pulses.
(b) Name any two pulses grown in India.
(c) Why is it a popular food crop of India? [3]
(iv) Rohan is a farmer. He asked his friend to help him get some labourers for ‘GINNING’.
(a) Which crop do you think is grown by Rohan?
(b) Mention any two climatic conditions suitable for this crop. [3]
Question 6
(i) Differentiate between large scale and small-scale industries. [2]
(ii) Give two ways in which the Electronic Industry is important for India. [2]
(iii) With reference to petrochemical industry answer the following:
(a) Why is it becoming popular in recent times?
(b) Why is it located close to oil refineries?
(c) Name any two petrochemical products. [3]
(iv)
(a) Name the country that had helped in the establishment of Bhilai steel plant.
(b) Why is the iron and steel industry calling a basic or key industry?
(c) Where is Tata Steel located? [3]
Question 7
(i) Mention two advantages of using waterways. [2]
(ii) What is the importance of the Golden Quadrilateral? [2]
(iii) Mention three disadvantages of roadways. [3]
(iv) Give a reason for the following:
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(a) Railways are well developed in the northern states of India.
(b) Sea transport has lost its popularity in recent times.
(c) Helicopter services are crucial during emergencies. [3]
Question 8
(i) What is the impact for waste generation on the following?
(a) Surface water
(b) Landscape. [2]
(ii) Why is dumping considered a harmful method of waste disposal? (Two points.) [2]
(iii) A fire broke out at the Kochi city corporation-run waste treatment plant. Thick clouds of toxic smoke engulfed
the city. The unsorted waste at the plant contained PVC and clinical waste, both of which on combustion are
extremely harmful for the general health of people.
— Economic times
(a) Which method of waste management would have helped in reducing health hazard in the above case?
(b) What measures may be undertaken by individuals to reduce waste?
(c) How can urban waste be made useful? [3]
(iv) Mention three ways to reuse waste that is generated at home. [3]
Question 9
(i) (a) Give any one use of Iron ore.
(b) Name two Indian states where copper is found. [2]
(ii) With reference to Hirakud project answer the following:
(a) On which river is it based?
(b) Name an Indian state benefited by the project. [2]
(iii)
(a) Give two disadvantages of using Petroleum as a source of power.
(b) Name an offshore oil field of India. [3]
(iv)
(a) Mention two advantages of wind energy.
(b) What is the advantage of using nuclear power in place of conventional sources of energy? [3]
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