Geography

Weekly Test Paper

Time Allowed: Two Hours

8th December 2013

Maximum Marks: 200

Instructions:
i) Answers must be written in the medium specified clearly on the
cover page of the answers book in the space provided for the
purpose. No marks will be given for the answers written in the
medium other than the specified.
ii) The number of marks carried by each question is indicated at
the end of the question
iii) Answers must be written with originality of thought.
iv) Relevant examples, diagrams & sketches must be given in the
answers if necessary.

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Que. 1 Distinguish between the following in 50-70 words (Attempt any 6)

6X5

a) Air current and wind

b) Planetary winds and periodic winds
c) Foehn and mistral
d) Katabatic and anabatic breezes
e) Rainfall and precipitation
f)

Evaporation and condensation

g) National high way and state high ways.

h) Surfaced and Unsurfaced roads.

Que. 2 Answer the following in 100 words (Attempt any 2)

i.

10x2

Differentiate between agro-based and mineral based industries. Give two examples of
each.

ii.

Examine the role of postal services as a means of communication in India.

iii.

Why are desired results not achieved by watershed development projects? Give
reasons.

Que 3: Answer the following in 150 words

12X5

i) Define the eco-system .Explain the energy flow in the eco system with appropriate diagram
and sketches.
ii) Discuss in detail the regional and seasonal distribution of precipitation in the world.
iii) Distinguish between weather and climate by describing five points of distinction of each.
iv) Analyze the role of climate on plants and animal life in the tundra region.
v) Distinguish between tidal vegetation and mountain vegetation.
Que 4: Answer the following in 200 words

15X6

i) Assess the geopolitical importance of Indian Ocean.

ii) Critically analyze the concept of plate tectonics and bring out the evidences to support it.
iii) Explain the drainage characteristics of peninsular India
iv) What is meant by green revolution? Explain its successes and failures.
v) Write a brief note on the extent of resource utilization in India.
vi) Describe the major programmes and policies undertaken by government of India for
conservation of natural resources.
vii) Describe the circulation of ocean currents In the Atlantic Ocean with the help of a diagram.
Compare it with that of the currents of the Pacific Ocean.

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