ISC (Arts)
Academic Year: 2024-2025
Date: अप्रैल 2025
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- You are allowed additional fifteen minutes for only reading the question paper.
- You are allowed additional fifteen minutes for only reading the question paper.
- This question paper has 9 printed pages and a map.
- It is divided into three sections and has 13 questions in all.
- All questions are compulsory.
- Section A has fourteen subparts which are very short answer questions. Each question carries 1 mark.
- While attempting Multiple Choice Questions in Section A, you are required to write only ONE option as the answer.
- Sketch maps and diagrams should be drawn wherever they serve to illustrate your answer.
- Make the index/legend for Q1(A) section on the Map only. Answers for Q1(B) should be written in the answer booklet only.
- Section B has seven questions which are short answer questions. Each question carries 4 marks.
- Section C has four questions which are long answer questions. Each question carries 7 marks.
- Internal choices have been provided in two questions in Section B and in one question in Section C.
Refer to the given outline Map of India and attempt subparts (i) and (ii) on map only.
- Mark and label the following on the outline Map of India.
- The northern most Trans-Himalayan Mountain range.
- The coastal plain, which runs from the south of Goa to Kanyakumari.
- The largest salt water lake on the eastern coast.
- Label the following on the outline Map of India.
- The north terminal of the ‘North-South Corridor’ marked S is ______.
- The river which originates near Mahabaleshwar marked W is ______.
- The state in India with the highest literacy marked T is ______.
Chapter: [0.07] Map Work
Refer to the given outline Map of India, identify the correct option and write it in the answer booklet provided to you.
- The latitude of India marked R ______. (1)
- 68° 7'E
- 82° 30'E
- 8° 4'N
- 37° 6'N
- The riverine sea-port marked V is ______. (1)
- Mumbai
- Haldia
- Paradwip
- Kolkata
- The nuclear power station marked with ♦ is ______. (1)
- Kalpakkam
- Kaiga
- Rawatbhata
- Narora
- A centre of the sugar industry marked with a Δ is ______. (1)
- Ahmednagar
- Pune
- Mumbai
- Ahmedabad
Chapter: [0.011000000000000001] Locational Setting - India
Assertion: The rivers on the western coast carry a lot of sediments but do not form a delta.
Reason: They have a large catchment area and form estuaries.
Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
Assertion is true and Reason is false.
Both Assertion and Reason are false.
Chapter: [0.012] Structure of India
Assertion: Mineral based industries contribute significantly to India’s agrarian economy.
Reason: The industrial growth leads to an increase in the foreign exchange.
Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
Assertion is true and Reason is false.
Both Assertion and Reason are false.
Chapter: [0.053] Location, production and growth of the following industries
Observe the relation between the first two words and fill in the fourth word.
Statutory town : Municipal Corporation : : Ribbon settlement : ______.
Chapter: [0.027000000000000003] Urban settlements
Annual range of temperature in Lucknow is high. Choose which of the following reasons explain this phenomenon.
(P) Experiences high temperature throughout the year
(Q) Far from the sea
(R) Experiences extremes of temperature
(S) High altitude
Only P and Q
Only Q and R
Only Q and S
Only R and S
Chapter: [0.013999999999999999] Natural Vegetation
Indian Ocean is truly Indian. Explain this statement giving two reasons.
Chapter: [0.011000000000000001] Locational Setting - India
There are great contrasts observed between the Himalayan and Peninsular rivers of India. How do these differences impact human settlements?
Chapter: [0.012] Structure of India
Imagine you are cycling from Mumbai to Vishakhapatnam in the month of June. You will cross at least three main physical features of India. Draw a cross section or a schematic diagram to depict any two features.
Chapter: [0.052000000000000005] Major and Minor Industrial Regions – Factors Governing Their Growth
Identify the image given below and explain the formation of this geological division in India.
Chapter: [0.012] Structure of India
Monuwara Begum’s family house is submerged with floodwaters in Sandahkhaiti, a floating island village in the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India.
What do you think could be the cause of floods in this region other than heavy rain? Suggest any one measure that can be undertaken to prevent such unfortunate situation in future.
Chapter: [0.013000000000000001] Climate: India
India’s Southwest Monsoon ended on September 30, 2023 with below normal rainfall. The country recorded a cumulative rainfall deficiency of 5.6% and over 200 districts facing deficient rainfall.
Explain the phenomena that could have been the reason for this deficit of rain in India.
Chapter: [0.013000000000000001] Climate: India
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On January 17, 2023, the international news media agency Reuters reported that adverse weather has hit the Indian cane crop, which will reduce the total sugar output this year. The news report mentioned excessive rainfall and cloudy weather in September and October as a reason for the expected drop in sugar output.
Based on this information, examine how such a climatic condition can adversely affect the sugarcane crop.
Chapter: [0.034] Agriculture: Types, Development and Problems
Tamil Nadu receives heavy rainfall during December - January when major areas of India experience dry conditions.
Discuss the reasons for the difference in the weather conditions of the regions mentioned above.
Chapter: [0.013000000000000001] Climate: India
Observe the image below and answer the questions that follow.
State two possible reasons for this type of movement.
Chapter: [0.024] Migration Trends Over the Last 25 Years
Observe the image below and answer the questions that follow.
The city of Delhi has spread and coalesced with neighbouring towns like Gurugram and Noida. Cite the possible reasons responsible for this development.
Chapter: [0.024] Migration Trends Over the Last 25 Years
Study the land use patterns shown below and answer the question that follows.
Which two land use patterns show a larger area of land cover? How are they important in a country like India?
Chapter: [0.032] Land Resources
Provide two differences between rural settlements of the Himalayas and the Coastal Plains of India on the basis of type and pattern of settlement.
Chapter: [0.026000000000000002] Rural settlements
Outline any one advantage and any one disadvantage of an urban centre where one mode of transport paves the way to another mode of transport.
Chapter: [0.027000000000000003] Urban settlements
State the difference between compact and dispersed settlements on the basis of their location and morphology.
Chapter: [0.026000000000000002] Rural settlements
State one advantage and one disadvantage of urban sprawl.
Chapter: [0.027000000000000003] Urban settlements
State any two conditions that are favourable for generation of power from the energy source shown above.
Chapter: [0.036000000000000004] Sources of Energy
Briefly discuss the significance of this energy source in ensuring sustainable development.
Chapter: [0.036000000000000004] Sources of Energy
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The image given above shows a fossil fuel that has versatile uses. Mention any two of its uses.
Chapter: [0.036000000000000004] Sources of Energy
State any two disadvantages of above fossil fuel.
Chapter: [0.036000000000000004] Sources of Energy
Study the graph on water availability and answer the question that follow.
Mention three probable reasons responsible for the change in availability as shown above.
Chapter: [0.033] Water Resources and Types of Irrigation
Study the graph on water availability and answer the question that follow.
Suggest four ways to improve the average availability of water per person in India.
Chapter: [0.033] Water Resources and Types of Irrigation
Refer to the sketch map given below which shows two industrial regions of India marked A and B.
Explain any four factors responsible for the growth of the industry in region A.
Chapter: [0.052000000000000005] Major and Minor Industrial Regions – Factors Governing Their Growth
Refer to the sketch map given below which shows two industrial regions of India marked A and B.
Explain any three factors that influenced the growth of industrial region marked B.
Chapter: [0.052000000000000005] Major and Minor Industrial Regions – Factors Governing Their Growth
Between January and December, 2023, 9.5 million international tourists arrived in India. During the same period, In Thailand, 28.15 million international tourists arrived in the country.
Elucidate four reasons for low international tourist arrivals in India during the given period.
Chapter: [0.054000000000000006] Tourism Industry
Between January and December, 2023, 9.5 million international tourists arrived in India. During the same period, In Thailand, 28.15 million international tourists arrived in the country.
Explain three advantages of eco-tourism.
Chapter: [0.054000000000000006] Tourism Industry
Observe the image given below and answer the questions that follow.
Explore the problems related to the situation depicted in the image.
Chapter: [0.034] Agriculture: Types, Development and Problems
Observe the image given below and answer the questions that follow.
How can people’s participation be effective in conserving forests?
Chapter: [0.034] Agriculture: Types, Development and Problems
Read the passage given below and answer the question that follow.
| In the vast and diverse expanse that is India, the importance of a well-developed highway network cannot be overstated. India's geographical diversity, with its contrasting landscapes ranging from the towering Himalayan peaks in the north to the lush plains in the south, presents unique transportation challenges. Furthermore, India's burgeoning population and the rapid urbanisation of its cities have led to increased mobility demands, both for the movement of people and goods. In this context, the Golden Quadrilateral emerges as a monumental feat of engineering and planning. |
What is the Golden Quadrilateral Project? Discuss three economic benefits of this project.
Chapter: [0.040999999999999995] Railways, Roadways, Water Transport (Inland and Coastal), Air Transport, Pipelines - These Modes of Transport Are to Be Studied with Regard to
Read the passage given below and answer the question that follow.
| In the vast and diverse expanse that is India, the importance of a well-developed highway network cannot be overstated. India's geographical diversity, with its contrasting landscapes ranging from the towering Himalayan peaks in the north to the lush plains in the south, presents unique transportation challenges. Furthermore, India's burgeoning population and the rapid urbanisation of its cities have led to increased mobility demands, both for the movement of people and goods. In this context, the Golden Quadrilateral emerges as a monumental feat of engineering and planning. |
Do you think this mode of transport is the best means for India’s infrastructural development? Justify.
Chapter: [0.040999999999999995] Railways, Roadways, Water Transport (Inland and Coastal), Air Transport, Pipelines - These Modes of Transport Are to Be Studied with Regard to
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