Commerce (English Medium)
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Academic Year: 2022-2023
Date & Time: 2nd March 2023, 10:30 am
Duration: 3h
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS -
- Question paper is divided into 4 sections A, B, C, & D and contains 30 questions. All questions are compulsory.
- In Section A - questions 1 to 17 are Multiple Choice Question type questions 1 mark each. Question No. 15 to 17 are Source-based Questions.
- In Section B - questions number 18 to 23 are Short Answer type questions (80-100 words) 3 marks each. Questions 18 & 19 are Source-based questions.
- In Section C - question number 24 to 28 are Long Answer type questions (120-150 words) 5 marks each.
- In Section D - question 29 and 30 are Map based questions having 5 subparts 5 marks each.
''Human geography is the study of the changing relationship between the unresting man and the unstable earth." Who among the following geographers given this definition?
Ellen C. Semple
Ratzel
George B. Cressey
Paul Vidal de la Blache
Chapter: [0.01] Human Geography - Nature and Scope
Read the following approaches of human geography and choose the correct option of the chronological order:
- Exploration and description
- Spatial organisation
- Areal differentiation
- Regional analysis
I, II, III, IV
I, III, II, IV
I, IV, III, II
I, IV, II, III
Chapter: [0.01] Human Geography - Nature and Scope
Sub-field of political geography is ______.
Behavioural Geography
Geography of Resources
Geography of Tourism
Military Geography
Chapter: [0.01] Human Geography - Nature and Scope
Which among the following is NOT the mineral based industry?
Iron and steel
Aluminium
Cement
Salt
Chapter: [0.06] Secondary Activities
Read the following statements regarding open-cast mining and choose the correct option:
- This is the cheapest way of mining.
- The output is in large quantity.
- It requires specially designed lifts, drills.
- It requires special ventilation system.
Only I and II are correct.
Only III and IV are correct.
Only I and III are correct.
Only II and IV are correct.
Chapter: [0.05] Primary Activities
Under which one of the following sectors, collection of information comes?
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Quaternary
Chapter: [0.07] Tertiary and Quaternary Activities
When will be the growth of population positive in any place and in which one of the following conditions?
High birth rate, low death rate and high immigration.
High birth rate, high death rate and low immigration.
Low birth rate, high death rate and low immigration.
Low birth rate, low death rate and low immigration.
Chapter: [0.01] Population : Distribution, Density, Growth and Composition [0.02] The World Population - Distribution, Density and Growth
Study the following two statements and choose the correct option.
Statement-I: In the last stage of demographic transition both fertility and mortality decline considerably.
Statement-II: Resultant population is either stable or grows slowly.
Only statement I is correct.
Only statement II is correct.
Statement I and II are correct. Statement II is not the correct result of statement I.
Statement I and II are correct. Statement II is the correct result of statement I.
Chapter: [0.02] The World Population - Distribution, Density and Growth
Which is the longest railway in the world?
Union Pacific
Canadian National
Trans Siberian
Trans Andean
Trans-Canadian Railway
The Australian Trans-Continental Railway
The Orient Express Railway
Chapter: [0.08] Transport and Communication
Study the given statement I and II and choose the correct option.
Statement-I: A society which fails to acknowledge and take effective measures to remove such discriminations cannot be treated as a civilised one.
Statement-II: Duly acknowledging the adverse impacts of these discriminations, launched a-campaign called 'Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao' in India.
Statement I and II are correct.
Statement I and II are incorrect.
Statement I and II are correct, but Statement I is not the correct explanation of II.
Statement I and II are correct and Statement I is correct explanation of II.
Chapter: [0.01] Population : Distribution, Density, Growth and Composition
Which among the followings is NOT the correct feature of rural settlements?
The rural settlements derive their basic needs from land based primary activities.
In rural settlement, social relations among them are intimate.
In rural areas way of life is complex and fast.
The sparsely located small settlements.
Chapter: [0.04] Human Settlements
Choose the correct pair of the following types of towns:
| (Types of Town) | (Town) |
| Industrial | Itarsi |
| (Types of Town) | (Town) |
| Mining | Singrauli |
| (Types of Town) | (Town) |
| Garrisson | Satna |
| (Types of Town) | (Town) |
| Administrative | Ankleshwar |
Chapter: [0.04] Human Settlements
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Which one of the following is garrison cantonment town?
Kandala
Saharanpur
Jharia
Mhow
Chapter: [0.04] Human Settlements
Read the following statements regarding Border Roads and choose the correct option:
- Border roads are strategically important.
- They strengthen defence preparedness.
- 'National Highways Authority of India' construct these roads.
- They are helpful in accelerating economic development.
Only I, II and III are correct.
Only II, III and IV are correct.
Only I, II and IV are correct.
Only I, III and IV are correct.
Chapter: [0.08] Transport and Communication
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A Case Study Jhabua district is located in the westernmost agro-climatic zone in Madhya Pradesh. It is, in fact, one of the five most backward districts of the country. It is characterised by a high concentration of tribal population (mostly Bhils). The people suffer due to poverty which has been accentuated by the high rate of resource degradation, both forest and land. The watershed management programmes funded by both the ministries of “Rural Development” and “Agriculture”, Government of India, have been successfully implemented in Jhabua district which has gone a long way in preventing land degradation and improving soil quality. Watershed Management Programmes acknowledge the linkage between land, water and vegetation and attempt to improve the livelihoods of people through natural resource management and community participation. In the past five years, the programmes funded by the Ministry of Rural Development alone (implemented by Rajiv Gandhi Mission for Watershed Management) have treated 20 percent of the total area under the Jhabua district. |
Which among the following is correct meaning of 'land degradation'?
Waterlogging in degraded land
Declining productivity of the land
Increasing of degraded forests
Increasing of agricultural land
Chapter: [0.12] Geographical Perspective on Selected Issues and Problems
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A Case Study Jhabua district is located in the westernmost agro-climatic zone in Madhya Pradesh. It is, in fact, one of the five most backward districts of the country. It is characterised by a high concentration of tribal population (mostly Bhils). The people suffer due to poverty which has been accentuated by the high rate of resource degradation, both forest and land. The watershed management programmes funded by both the ministries of “Rural Development” and “Agriculture”, Government of India, have been successfully implemented in Jhabua district which has gone a long way in preventing land degradation and improving soil quality. Watershed Management Programmes acknowledge the linkage between land, water and vegetation and attempt to improve the livelihoods of people through natural resource management and community participation. In the past five years, the programmes funded by the Ministry of Rural Development alone (implemented by Rajiv Gandhi Mission for Watershed Management) have treated 20 percent of the total area under the Jhabua district. |
Which one of the following is the main cause of land degradation?
Soil erosion
Low productivity
High productivity
Increasing wastelands
Chapter: [0.12] Geographical Perspective on Selected Issues and Problems
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A Case Study Jhabua district is located in the westernmost agro-climatic zone in Madhya Pradesh. It is, in fact, one of the five most backward districts of the country. It is characterised by a high concentration of tribal population (mostly Bhils). The people suffer due to poverty which has been accentuated by the high rate of resource degradation, both forest and land. The watershed management programmes funded by both the ministries of “Rural Development” and “Agriculture”, Government of India, have been successfully implemented in Jhabua district which has gone a long way in preventing land degradation and improving soil quality. Watershed Management Programmes acknowledge the linkage between land, water and vegetation and attempt to improve the livelihoods of people through natural resource management and community participation. In the past five years, the programmes funded by the Ministry of Rural Development alone (implemented by Rajiv Gandhi Mission for Watershed Management) have treated 20 percent of the total area under the Jhabua district. |
Which statement is NOT correct regarding Jhabua?
Jhabua is tribal concentrated district.
Poverty has increased in the people due to land degradation.
State government has provided money to implement watershed management programme.
Watershed management programme has outstanding contribution in land treatment.
Chapter: [0.12] Geographical Perspective on Selected Issues and Problems
Read the given source and answer the questions that follow:
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The main sources of noise pollution are various factories, mechanized construction and demolition Works, automobiles and aircraft, etc. There may be added periodical but polluting noise from sirens, loudspeakers used in various festivals, programmes associated with community activities. The level of steady noise is measured by sound level expressed in terms of decibels (dB). Of all these sources, the biggest nuisance is the noise produced by traffic, because its intensity and nature depend upon factors, such as the type of aircraft, vehicle, train and the condition of road, as well as, that of vehicle (in case of automobiles). In sea traffic, the noise pollution is confined to the harbour due to loading and unloading activities being carried. Industries cause noise pollution but with varying intensity depending upon the type of industry. Noise pollution is location specific and its intensity declines with increase in distance from the source' of pollution, i.e. industrial areas, arteries of transportation, airport, etc. Noise Pollution is hazardous in many metropolitan and big cities in India. |
- Explain the meaning of noise pollution.
- Why is noise pollution hazardous in metropolitan cities in India?
- "Noise pollution is location specific." Explain with argument.
Chapter: [0.12] Geographical Perspective on Selected Issues and Problems
Study the given picture and answer the questions that follow:
- Name the waterway give in the picture.
- Name the two sea connected by this waterway.
- Name the ports marked as 'A' & 'B' in this picture.
Chapter: [0.08] Transport and Communication
"Broadly 90 percent of the world population lives in about 10 percent of its land area." Examine the statement in context of patterns of population distribution in the world.
Chapter: [0.02] The World Population - Distribution, Density and Growth
"Migration may be interpreted as a spontaneous effort to achieve a better balance between population and resources." Examine the statement in context of pull and push factors that influence migration.
Chapter: [0.01] Population : Distribution, Density, Growth and Composition [0.02] The World Population - Distribution, Density and Growth
"India is a land of linguistic diversity." Support the statement.
Chapter: [0.01] Population : Distribution, Density, Growth and Composition [0.03] Population Composition
Analyse the 'low productivity' as a big problem of Indian agriculture.
Chapter: [0.05] Land Resources and Agriculture
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Explain the importance of non-conventional sources of energy.
Chapter: [0.07] Mineral and Energy Resources
Explain any three measures to conserve mineral resources.
Chapter: [0.07] Mineral and Energy Resources
"High technology, is the latest generation of manufacturing activities." Examine the statement.
Chapter: [0.06] Secondary Activities
Explain any five factors affecting the location of industries in the world.
Chapter: [0.06] Secondary Activities
Examine any five attractions of tourists in the world.
Chapter: [0.07] Tertiary and Quaternary Activities
Why does international trade exist?
Chapter: [0.09] International Trade [0.11] International Trade
Explain how geological structures, mineral resources and climate are the bases of international trade.
Chapter: [0.09] International Trade
"lntegrated tribal development project laid the highest priority on development of transport and communications, agriculture and allied activities & social and community services" Examine the statement' in the context of Bharmaur region.
Chapter: [0.09] Planning and Sustainable Development in Indian Context
"Pipelines are the most convenient and efficient mode of transporting liquids and gases over long distances in India." Examine the statement.
Chapter: [0.1] Transport and Communication
Explain with examples of the importance of Indian ports as gateways of international trade.
Chapter: [0.09] International Trade
On the given political outline map of the world seven geographical features have been marked as A, B, C, D, E, F and G. Identify any five of them with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them:
- The largest country of South America
- An area of extensive commercial farming
- Easternmost station of Trans-Siberian Railway'.
- A major sea-port
- The shipping canal
- An international airport of Asia
- An international airport of Europe
Chapter: [0.08] Transport and Communication
On the given political outline Map of India, locate and label any five of the following geographical features with appropriate symbols:
- State with the highest level of urbanisation.
- State with the lowest level of density of population
- The leading coffee producing state
- Khetri - copper mines
- Jamnagar - Oil refinery
- The Northern terminal station of North-South Corridor.
- Tuticorin - major sea-port
Chapter: [0.04] Human Settlements
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