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This document outlines the final examination for Geography for Standard VII at Bishop Cotton Boys' School, Bengaluru, scheduled for March 14, 2024. It includes various sections with questions on map marking, multiple choice, and descriptive answers related to Australia and Antarctica. The exam consists of 80 marks and has a total duration of 2 hours, with specific instructions for reading and answering the questions.

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Geography

This document outlines the final examination for Geography for Standard VII at Bishop Cotton Boys' School, Bengaluru, scheduled for March 14, 2024. It includes various sections with questions on map marking, multiple choice, and descriptive answers related to Australia and Antarctica. The exam consists of 80 marks and has a total duration of 2 hours, with specific instructions for reading and answering the questions.

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BISHOP COTTON BOYS’ SCHOOL, BENGALURU

FINAL EXAMINATION – MARCH 2024


GEOGRAPHY
STD : VII MARKS : 80
DATE : 14.03.2024 TIME : 2 Hrs.
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.
The intended marks are given in brackets. [ ]
This paper contains 4 printed pages.

Attempt all the questions


SECTION A
Question – I
On the given outline map of South America, using appropriate colours mark, shade
and name the following: [10]
a. Indian Ocean f. Tasmania
b. Lake Eyre g. Melbourne
c. Gulf of Carpentaria h. R. Darling
d. Perth i. Mt. Kosciuszko
e. Bass Strait j. Great Sandy Desert
Question – II
Choose the correct answer to the questions from the given options: [1x10=10]
(Do not write the question write the correct answer only)

1. A treeless region in the southern coast of Australia.


(a) Null plain
(b) Mallee
(c) South plain
(d) Nullarbor plain

2. The strait the separates the island of New Guinea from Australia.
(a) Bass
(b) Gibraltar
(c) Torres
(d) Bering

3. Australia’s National floral emblem.


(a) Hibiscus
(b) The golden rose
(c) Lotus
(d) The golden wattle

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4. It is a queer animal of Australia.
(a) Duck-billed platypus
(b) Echidna
(c) Koala
(d) Kookaburra

5. Shrimplike shellfishes in Antarctica.


(a) Whales
(b) Seal
(c) Krill
(d) Skua

6. Antarctica is referred to as ____________ continent.


(a) Dark
(b) White
(c) Red
(d) Blue

7. These mountains divide Antarctica into two parts.


(a) Antarctic
(b) Mt. Erebus
(c) Vinson Massiff
(d) Transantarctic Mountains

8. Ships are built or repaired here.


(a) Port
(b) Shipyard
(c) Ship sector
(d) Ship station

9. Marine based industries get their raw materials from


(a) Hills
(b) Forests
(c) Desert
(d) Oceans and Seas

10. Thick dark brown syrupy juice taken from raw sugar.
(a) Molasses
(b) Measles
(c) Mosses
(d) Mazes

Question – III
Answer the following questions: [5x2=10]
1. Name any two deserts of Australia.
2. List any two measures to be taken by the industries to control industrial pollution.
3. Name any two sheep breeds of Australia.

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4. Name any two research stations setup by India in Antarctica. Also mention when
they were setup.
5. What are the different basis for the classification of industries?

SECTION -B
Question – IV
1. Name the following:
a. The kangaroos belong to this family. [1]
b. The owner of the sheep station. [1]
c. The state of Australia which is an island. [1]
d. The largest single rock near Alice springs in Australia. [1]

2. Give Reasons:
a. Kookaburra is also known as the laughing jackass. [1]
b. The Great barrier reef acts as a barrier to ships. [1]

3. Answer the following:


a. Which service gives timely medical aid in Australia? [1]
b. Name any two animals and two birds that are exclusively found in Australia. [2]
c. Define Sheep Shearing. Also mention where it is done. [2]
d. Mention the main physical divisions of Australia. [3]
e. Write a brief note on Central Lowlands of Australia. (State any three points) [3]
f. Draw a neat and well labelled diagram of the Artesian well. [3]

Question – V
1. Name the following:
a. The Norwegian explorer who reached the south pole first. [1]
b. The strong winds with snowstorms. [1]
c. The largest glacier in Antarctica. [1]
d. A plateau in Antarctica with mountains along the coastal area. [1]

2. Give Reasons:
a. Antarctica is often called the continent for science. [1]
b. We cannot use Antarctica’s minerals at present. [1]

3. Answer the following:


a. Which camp is being maintained by NCAOR? [1]
b. Which are the two bays in Antarctica? [2]
c. Briefly define the meaning of Auroras. Also mention where they are found. [3]
d. Antarctica is called as ‘human void zone.’ Justify this statement with any three
points. [3]

Question – VI
1. Name the following:
a. The industry owned by an individual. [1]
b. The world’s largest manufacturer of Toyota [1]
c. An IT company of India. [1]
d. A shipyard of India. [1]

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2. Define the following:
a. Smelting [1]
b. Khadi [1]

3. Answer the following:


a. Name any two important centres of the cotton textile in India. [1]
b. Name the steel plants of Jharkhand. (Any 2) [1]
c. Differentiate between Capital goods industry and Consumer goods industry. [2]
d. Why do sugar mills be located near sources of raw materials? [2]
e. List any 6 factors that influence the location of industries. [3]

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