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2020
GEOGRAPHY
Question Paper
Group A
1. Write the correct answer from the given alternatives: 1×14=14
1.1 The process by which soil and rock layers move down along the slope of highlands by gravity is called:
(a) Weathering
(b) Gradation process
(c) Endogenic processes
(d) Mass wasting process
1.2 In pediplain, low lying hills of hard rocks remain as residual landforms are called:
(a) Yardang
(b) Zeugen
(c) Sand dunes
(d) Inselberg
1.3 “Horse latitude” is located at:
(a) Equatorial low-pressure belt
(b) Sub-tropical high-pressure belt
(c) Sub-polar low-pressure belt
(d) Polar high-pressure belt
1.4 Diurnal range of temperature is maximum in:
(a) Equatorial climatic region
(b) Hot desert climatic region
(c) Tropical Monsoon climatic region
(d) Mediterranean climatic region
1.5 The formation of ocean currents depends on:
(a) Prevailing winds
(b) Earth’s revolution
(c) Sand banks
(d) All of them are applicable
1.6 The time difference between high and low tides at a place is nearly:
(a) More than two hours
(b) More than six hours
(c) More than four hours
(d) More than eight hours
1.7 Carbon particles emitted by vehicles are controlled by the use of:
(a) Cyclone Separators
(b) Electrostatic Precipitator
(c) Scrubber
(d) Coated Alumina
1.8 The parallel of latitude passing through the middle of India is:
(a) Equator
(b) Tropic of Capricorn
(c) Prime Meridian
(d) Tropic of Cancer
1.9 The lake located between the deltas of Godavari and Krishna rivers is:
(a) Kolleru
(b) Pulicat
(c) Chilka
(d) Vembanad
1.10 The most extensive method of irrigation practiced in India is:
(a) Wells and tube wells
(b) Tanks
(c) Canals
(d) Sprinkler
1.11 Western disturbances occur in India during:
(a) Summer season
(b) Autumn season
(c) Rainy season
(d) Winter season
1.12 Salty sea breeze is needed for:
(a) Sugar cultivation
(b) Tea cultivation
(c) Jute cultivation
(d) Coffee cultivation
1.13 Petro-chemical industrial center of West Bengal is located at:
(a) Junput
(b) Kolkata
(c) Shankarpur
(d) Haldia
1.14 The color used for drawing contour lines in topographical maps is:
(a) Brown
(b) Black
(c) Red
(d) Blue
Group B
2.1 If the statement is true, write ‘T’, and if false, write ‘F’ against the following (Answer any six): 1×6=6
2.1.1 The confluence of Alakananda and Bhagirathi rivers is at Devprayag.
2.1.2 Mistral is a warm local wind that blows over Rhone valley in France.
2.1.3 Floods occur in India in the years of El-Nino.
2.1.4 The position of the sun, moon, and earth along a straight line is known as syzygy.
2.1.5 Papers may be manufactured by recycling newspapers as raw material.
2.1.6 The soil composed of pebbles, sands, and silts, found along the foothills of Siwalik, is called bet.
2.1.7 For analysis of satellite imagery, the use of a computer is mandatory.
2.2 Fill in the blanks with suitable words (Answer any six): 1×6=6
2.2.1 The process of modifying landforms by the combined action of erosion and weathering is called ____.
2.2.2 Oases are formed by the action of ____.
2.2.3 With the increase of air pressure gradient, wind velocity ____.
2.2.4 The cold ocean water from the polar region flows as current towards the ____.
2.2.5 The longest national highway of India is NH ____.
2.2.6 Indian Space Research Centre is situated at ____.
2.2.7 In short, electronic waste is known as ____.
2.3 Answer in one or two words (Answer any six): 1×6=6
2.3.1 Name the largest valley glacier of the world.
2.3.2 Where in the atmosphere over the earth’s surface was the ozone hole first discovered?
2.3.3 Name the southernmost mountain pass of the Western Ghats.
2.3.4 What is the local name of the lagoons in Kerala coast?
2.3.5 Name the highest waterfall of India.
2.3.6 In which city of India did underground rail first start its journey?
2.3.7 Which is the most populous state of India?
2.3.8 In what form is satellite imagery produced?
2.4 Match the Left Column with the Right Column: 1×4=4
| Left Column | Right Column |
| 2.4.1 Ratna | 1. Pine |
| 2.4.2 Coniferous forest | 2. Murmagaon |
| 2.4.3 Railway coach | 3. High yielding variety rice seed |
| 2.4.4 Iron ore exporting port | 4. Perambur |
Group C
3. Answer any six questions; Alternatives should be noted): 2×6=12
3.1 What is a Plunge Pool?
OR
Define Loess.
3.2 What is relative humidity?
OR
What do you mean by Perigean tide?
3.3 What is landfill in waste management?
OR
Define municipal wastes.
3.4 Mention two characteristic features of desert vegetation in India.
OR
What do you mean by “Dun”?
3.5 Define ancillary industry.
OR
Name the two terminal centers of the longest inland waterways in India.
3.6 What do you mean by sensor?
OR
State two uses of topographical maps.
Group D
4. Answer any four questions; Alternatives should be noted: 3×4=12
4.1 Discuss in brief about three processes of river transportation activity.
OR
Mention the relationship between Jet stream and the Indian Monsoon system.
4.2 Classify wastes according to nature along with examples.
OR
State three necessities of waste management.
4.3 Discuss three advantages each of roadways and railways in India.
OR
State the merits of the agricultural revolution as experienced in the states of Punjab and Haryana.
4.4 Give an account of different types of scales in tabular form as used in “topographical maps.”
OR
Distinguish between Geostationary and Sun-Synchronous satellites.
Group E
5. 5.1 Answer any two questions from each section: 5×2=10
5.1.1 Describe with sketches three landforms carved out by glacial erosion.
5.1.2 Give an account of atmospheric layers of troposphere and stratosphere.
5.1.3 Mention the location of the Mediterranean climatic region and discuss its major climatic characteristics.
5.1.4 Discuss the influences of ocean currents on global climate.
5.2 Answer any two questions from each section: 5×2=10
5.2.1 Explain the major factors controlling the climate of India.
5.2.2 Give an account of favorable physical conditions required for the cultivation of tea in India.
5.2.3 Explain why the cotton textile industry is extensively developed in Western India.
5.2.4 Discuss the major problems of urbanization in India.
Group F
6. Locate the following with appropriate symbols and names on the given outline map of India. Attach the map with your answer paper : 1×10=10
6.1 Aravalli mountain.
6.2 River Narmada.
6.3 Highest rainfall receiving center in India.
6.4 Forest Research Institute of India.
6.5 A region of saline soil in eastern India.
6.6 A coffee-producing region.
6.7 Ruhr of India.
6.8 India’s largest IT industrial center.
6.9 A natural port of Western India.
6.10 Largest mega-city of Northern India.
Group G
(For External Candidates Only)
7.1 Answer any three questions: 2×3=6
7.1.1 Define sand dune.
7.1.2 What do you mean by submerged ocean banks?
7.1.3 What is doldrum?
7.1.4 Define drumlin.
7.2 Answer any four questions: 1×4=4
7.2.1 Name the source of river Yamuna.
7.2.2 Name one Green House Gas.
7.2.3 Which color is used for showing perennial rivers in topographical maps?
7.2.4 Which region of India is famous for producing tea with great flavor?
7.2.5 Name a cultural town of West Bengal.
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