ISC (Arts) कक्षा १२ - CISCE Important Questions for Geography

Identify the image given below and explain the formation of this geological division in India.

Explain giving any two reasons why the deltas of the river Mahanadi suffer from occasional floods. 

Study the temperature and rainfall graph of station X given below and answer the questions that follow : 

(i) Is the location of station X inland or coastal?
(ii) What is the cause of a sudden fall of temperature in July, even though it is a summer month?
(iii) Mention one main feature of the climate experienced by the station X.

Study the climatic data provided in the table below for a city A in India and answer the questions that follow :

T = Mean monthly temperature in degree Celsius (°C).
R = Average monthly rainfall in millimeters (mm).

(i) What is the cause of low rainfall in station A?
(ii) Calculate the range of temperature of this station.

Answer the following question.
What is meant by Break in Monsoons? 

Study the Temperature-Rainfall graph of station X below and answer the questions that follow :

(a) Is the location of station X Inland or coastal ? Give a reason for your answer.

(b) Which branch of the South West Monsoon brings, rain from the month of June to September?

Explain how the following factor affect India’s climate : 

Southern Oscillation

Explain how the following factor affect India’s climate : 

Northern Mountain Ranges

Study the climatic data provided in the table below for a city A in India and answer the questions that follow : 

T = Mean monthly temperature in degree Celsius (°C).
R = Average monthly rainfall in millimeters (mm).

(i) Mention two main features of the climate experienced by station A.

(ii) Calculate the annual rainfall for station A.

Answer the following question.
What are the two climatic conditions required for the cultivation of ground-nuts in India?

State the latitudinal and longitudinal extent of Chhattisgarh.

Study the climatic data provided in the table below for a city A in India and answer the questions that follow :

T = Mean monthly temperature in degree Celsius (°C).
R = Average monthly rainfall in millimetres (mm).
(i) Account for the maximum rainfall in the months of October-November.
(ii) Account for the low rainfall in city A during the months of June to September.

Answer the following question:
Briefly discuss the role of El Nino in the Indian climate.

(i) What are the climatic conditions required for wheat cultivation in India?
(ii) Name the two main wheat-growing areas of China.

Answer the following question.
Mention the climatic conditions required for growing coconut in India.

Explain the following :
Jaisalmer receives very less rainfall annually.

Answer the following question.
Why does Break in Monsoons occur?

Study the temperature and rainfall graphs of Station X and Y and answer the questions that follow:

1. Which station has a coastal location? Why?
2. What is the source of rainfall in Station X?
3. Why does Station Y receive scanty rainfall?

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.

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.