COORG PUBLIC SCHOOL, GONIKOPPAL

I TERM EXAMINATION, SEPTEMBER-2021

SUB: GEOGRAPHY MAX MARKS:80
CLASS: VIII DURATION:2hr.
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Instructions:
Answers to this paper must be written on the long-ruled sheets.
You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes. This time is 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 for questions or parts of questions are given below.
SECTION -A (30 MARKS)
(Attempt all questions)
Question 1:
Name the following: 5x1=5
i. The southernmost tip of Indian Mainland.
ii. The average height of Lesser Himalayas.
iii. The first state to experience the onset of the Indian Monsoon.
iv. The only active volcanic island in India.
v. The side of the mountain which receives very little rainfall.

Question 2:
Give reasons for the following: 5x1=5
i. Developed countries attract educated and trained people from
less developed countries.
ii. The Deccan trap is important for growth of cotton.
iii. A number of hydroelectric plants are located in Peninsular
Plateau.
iv. India is often called a land of contrasts.
v. The mangrove forests in the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta are called
the Sundarbans.

Question 3: On the given outline map of India, mark and label the
following: 6x1=6
1.Rivers: Ganga, Yamuna, Kaveri, Mahanadi
2.Physical Features: Malabar Coast, Coromandel Coast

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Question 4:
Observe the picture and answer the questions that follow: 4x1=4

a. Name the physical division of India shown in the picture.

b. Name the hill located to the western part of this physical feature.
c. Name the only large river of this physical feature.
d. Name the important saltwater lake of this region.

Question 5:
Answer the following: 5x2=10
i. Define Kalbaisakhi and Mango showers.
ii. State two advantages of maintaining forest areas.
iii. Name the regions of India that receive more than 200 cm
annual rainfall.
iv. What is the latitudinal and longitudinal extent of India? Which
important line of longitude passes through the middle of India?
v. Differentiate between Emigration and Immigration.

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 SECTION B (50 MARKS)
Attempt any five questions
Question 6:
a. What do you understand by rural-urban migration? 3
b. What does brain drain mean? 3
c. Distinguish between the pull and push factors of migration. 4
Question 7:
a. Compare the western ghats and eastern ghats. 3
b. Name and explain the two ranges of the Himalayas 3
c. Explain the Malwa Plateau. 4
Question 8:
a. Explain the two islands that belong to India with location and origin.3
b. Explain the formation of Peninsular Plateau. 3
c. Explain the Eastern and Western Coastal Plains of India. 4
Question 9:
a. What are western disturbances? Which part of India is affected by
them? 3
b. The Coromandel Coast has more rainy months but less rainfall than
the Konkan Coast. Why? 3
c. Describe the monsoon of India. 4

Question 10:

a. Describe the characteristics of the tropical evergreen forests. 3

b. Write a short note on the Tidal Forests. 3
c. Explain any two factors affecting the climate of India. 4

Question 11:
a. Mention any three negative effects of brain drain. 3
b. Differentiate between internal and international migration. 3
c. Mention any two push and pull factors of brain drain. 4

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