Commerce (English Medium)
Science (English Medium)
Arts (English Medium)
Academic Year: 2022-2023
Date: March 2023
Duration: 3h
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS -
- Question paper is divided into 4 sections A, B, C, & D
- In section A questions 1 to 17 are MCQ-type questions.
- In section B questions numbers 18 to 23 are SA-type questions (80-100 words). Questions 18 & 19 are Source based questions.
- In section C questions 24 to 28 are Long Answer based questions (120-150 words).
- In section D questions 29 & 30 are Map based questions having 5 subparts.
Which two cities are connected by Channel Tunnel?
London with Barcelona
London with Berlin
London with Paris
London with Rome
Chapter: [0.08] Transport and Communication
Which of the following pairs is matched correctly?
| NAME OF THE COUNTRY |
OIL PORT |
| Tunisia | Tripoli |
| NAME OF THE COUNTRY |
OIL PORT |
| Lebanon | Esskhira |
| NAME OF THE COUNTRY |
OIL PORT |
| Venezuela | Maracaibo |
| NAME OF THE COUNTRY |
OIL PORT |
| Oman | Aden |
Chapter: [0.09] International Trade
Which of the following may be interpreted as a spontaneous effort to achieve a better balance between population and resources?
Migration
Growth Rate
Birth Rate
Death Rate
Chapter: [0.01] Population : Distribution, Density, Growth and Composition [0.02] The World Population - Distribution, Density and Growth
Which of the following features is related to the second stage of Demographic Transition Theory?
Fertility and Mortality decline considerably
Decline in Mortality but fertility remains high
Fertility and Mortality are high
Fertility declines and Mortality high
Chapter: [0.02] The World Population - Distribution, Density and Growth
What is the major export from New Mangalore ports?
Coal
Iron ore
Copper
Mica
Chapter: [0.11] International Trade
Which of the following is a feature of Kandla Port?
It is the biggest port of the country
Its harbour is situated at Zuari estuary
It is situated at the head of Gulf of Kachchh
It is the oldest port of India
Chapter: [0.11] International Trade
Which of the following is incorrectly matched?
| NAME OF THE STATE |
COAL MINING CENTRE |
| Telangana | Singareni |
| NAME OF THE STATE |
COAL MINING CENTRE |
| Maharashtra | Korba |
| NAME OF THE STATE |
COAL MINING CENTRE |
| Odisha | Talcher |
| NAME OF THE STATE |
COAL MINING CENTRE |
| West Bengal | Raniganj |
Chapter: [0.08] Manufacturing Industries
Identify the correct order of location from west to east, for the given natural gas reserves of India.
Ankaleshwar, Tripura, Jaisalmer, Krishna Godavari basin
Jaisalmer, Ankaleshwar, Krishna Godavari basin, Tripura
Tripura, Jaisalmer, Krishna Godavari basin, Ankaleshwar
Krishna Godavari basin, Ankaleshwar, Tripura, Jaisalmer
Chapter: [0.07] Mineral and Energy Resources
Which of the following are industrial towns of India?
Hugli, Salem, Bhilai
Jamshedpur, Pushkar, Ujjain
Coimbatore, New Delhi, Imphal
Chandigarh, Mugalsarai, Shillong
Chapter: [0.08] Manufacturing Industries
Which of the following are the features of Urban Settlements in India?
Complex way of life, manufacturing of finished goods, nodes of economic growth.
Intimate social relations, mainly primary economic activities, people are less mobile.
Economy mainly based on primary activities, providing food and raw materials, and social relations are formal.
Provide a variety of services, poor transport networks, social relations are intimate.
Chapter: [0.1] Human Settlements
Given below are the steps to generate geothermal energy. Arrange the following in correct sequence:
- It is so hot that when it rises to the earth's surface, it turns into steam.
- Groundwater in such areas (where the geothermal gradient is high) absorbs heat from the rocks and becomes hot.
- This steam is used to drive turbines and generate electricity.
- Geothermal energy exists, because the earth grows progressively hotter with increasing depth.
(iv) - (ii) - (i) - (iii)
(ii) - (i) - (iv) - (iii)
(i) - (iv) - (iii) - (ii)
(iii) - (ii) - (iv) - (i)
Chapter: [0.06] Water Resources
I. The WTO however has been criticized and opposed by those who are worried about the effects of Free trade and economic globalization.
II. Free trade does not make ordinary people‟s lives more prosperous.
Only statement I is correct
Both the statements are true and statement II correctly present the reason for statement I
Only Statement II is correct
Both the statements I and II are incorrect
Chapter: [0.09] International Trade
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Assertion: Settlements can be of various types.
Reason: Various physical factors affect the growth of settlements.
Only assertion is correct
Only reason is correct
Both statements are correct. Statement II correctly explains statement I.
Both are correct but not related to each other.
Chapter: [0.04] Human Settlements
Assertion: Mediterranean regions have been inhabited from early periods in history.
Reason: Plain areas are favorable for the production of crops and to build roads and industries.
Only assertion is correct
Only reason is correct
Both assertion and reason are correct and reason is the correct explanation for assertion
Both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not the correct explanation for assertion
Chapter: [0.05] Primary Activities
Read the following case study and answer question:
| Ralegan Siddhi is a small village in the district of Ahmadnagar, Maharashtra. It has become an example for watershed development throughout the country. In 1975, this village was caught in a web of poverty and illicit liquor trade. The transformation took place when a retired army personnel settled down in the village and took up the task of watershed development. He convinced villagers about the importance of family planning and voluntary labour; preventing open grazing, felling trees, and liquor prohibition. Voluntary labour was necessary to ensure minimum dependence on the government for financial aid. Even those who were working outside the village contributed to the development by committing a month's salary every year. Work began with the percolation tank constructed in the village. In 1975, the tank could not hold water. The embankment wall leaked. People voluntarily repaired the embankment. The seven wells below it swelled with water in summer for the first time in the living memory of the people. The people reposed their faith in him and his visions. A youth group called Tarun Mandal was formed. The group worked to ban the dowry system, caste discrimination and un touch ability. Liquor distilling units were removed and prohibition imposed. Open grazing was completely banned with a new emphasis on stallfeeding. The cultivation of water intensive crops like sugarcane was banned. Crops such as pulses, oilseeds and certain cash crops with low water requirements were encouraged. All elections to local bodies began to be held on the basis of consensus. "It made the community leaders complete representatives of the people." A system of Nyay Panchayats (informal courts) were also set up. Since then, no case has been referred to the police. A Rs. 22 lakh school building was constructed using only the resources of the village. No donations were taken. Money, if needed, was borrowed and paid back. The villagers took pride in this selfreliance. A new system of sharing labour grew out of this infusion of pride and voluntary spirit. People volunteered to help each other in agricultural operations. Landless labourers also gained employment. |
(1) Which of the following methods of water conservation brought prosperity in Ralegan Siddhi?
- Rainwater harvesting
- Watershed development
- Groundwater recharge
- Construction of dams
(2) Which of the following measures were taken to increase democratic participation in the village?
- Construction of school
- Local body elections
- Liquor prohibition
- All of the above
(3) Which of the following made Ralegan Siddhi independent of government's financial aid?
- Prohibition of liquor
- Voluntary labour
- Local body election
- Agriculture
Chapter: [0.06] Water Resources
Read the given Passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
| Bharmaur tribal area comprises Bharmaur and Holi tehsils of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. It has been a notified tribal area since 21 November 1975. Bharmaur is inhabited by, Gaddi', a tribal community who have maintained a distinct identity in the Himalayan region as they practiced transhumance and conversed through Gaddiali dialect. Bharmaur tribal region has harsh climate conditions, low resource base and fragile environment. These factors have influenced the society and Economy of the region. According to the 2011 census, the total population of Bharmaur sub-division was 39,113 i.e., 21 persons per sq km. It is one of the most (economically and socially) backward areas of Himachal Pradesh. Historically, the Gaddis have experienced geographical and political isolation and socio-economic deprivation. The economy is largely based on agriculture and allied activities such as sheep and goat rearing. The process of development of the tribal area of Bharmaur started in the 1970s when Gaddis were included among 'scheduled tribes'. Under the Fifth Five Year Plan, the tribal sub-plan was introduced in 1974 and Bharmaur was designated as one of the five Integrated Tribal Development Projects (ITDP) in Himachal Pradesh. This area development plan was aimed at improving the quality of life of the Gaddis and narrowing the gap in the level of development between Bharmaur and other areas of Himachal Pradesh. This plan laid the highest priority on development of transport and communications, agriculture and allied activities, and social and community services. |
(1) How have the Gaddi Tribal Community maintained a distinct identity in the Himalayan region?
(2) Which factors have influenced the society and Economy of the region to remain backward?
(3) Under the Integrated Tribal Development Project, Which areas were given the highest priority?
Chapter: [0.09] Planning and Sustainable Development in Indian Context
Observe the given map and answer the following questions:
(1) Name the Railway line and name the country where it lies.
(2) Name the stations marked as 'A' and 'B'.
(3) State two reasons why it is the most important route in Asia?
Chapter: [0.08] Transport and Communication
What is meant by the density of population?
Chapter: [0.01] Population : Distribution, Density, Growth and Composition [0.02] The World Population - Distribution, Density and Growth
Explain with examples the physical and economic factors which affect population distribution.
Chapter: [0.02] The World Population - Distribution, Density and Growth
Discuss the three stages of demographic transition.
Chapter: [0.02] The World Population - Distribution, Density and Growth
Examine the features of cottage manufacturing or household industries.
Chapter: [0.06] Secondary Activities
How is 'Naturalisation of Humans' different from 'Humanisation of Nature'?
Chapter: [0.01] Human Geography - Nature and Scope
"The approaches to the study of human geography have been evolving over a period of time". How have these schools of thought changed the approaches of study to human geography?
Chapter: [0.01] Human Geography - Nature and Scope
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Elucidate any 3 characteristics of the most effective and advanced personal communication system in India.
Chapter: [0.1] Transport and Communication
Describe the main characteristics of Intensive Subsistence Agriculture. In which parts of the world this type of agriculture is practiced?
Chapter: [0.05] Primary Activities
Discuss the problems of Slums and Urban Waste Disposal in developing countries like India.
Chapter: [0.12] Geographical Perspective on Selected Issues and Problems
How have good governance and people-oriented policies with reference to the pillars of human development, increased the values of freedom and capabilities?
Chapter: [0.04] Human Development
"The ways to measure human development are constantly being redefined". Evaluate this statement keeping in mind the attainments and shortfall in human development.
Chapter: [0.04] Human Development
Justify the tremendous growth of the Service Sector in developed and developing countries than the manufacturing sector? Explain giving suitable examples.
Chapter: [0.07] Tertiary and Quaternary Activities
Analyse any five problems faced by Indian farmers in agriculture.
Chapter: [0.05] Land Resources and Agriculture
On the basis of the main source of moisture for crops, analyse the types of farming in the Indian scenario.
Chapter: [0.05] Land Resources and Agriculture
On the given political map of the world, the following seven features are shown. Identify any five of these features and write their correct names on the lines marked near each feature.
- A Shipping Canal
- An International Airport
- An International Seaport
- An area of Extensive Commercial Grain farming
- A Nomadic Herding area
- Largest Country of South America
- A Major Seaport
Chapter: [0.08] Transport and Communication
On the given political map of India, locate and label any five of the following with appropriate symbols :
- Northern most Seaport on Western coast of India
- A copper mine of Rajasthan
- A market based oil refinery located in Bihar
- State with lowest population density
- Largest coffee producing state
- An international airport of Kerala
- A state with highest level of urbanization
Chapter: [0.07] Mineral and Energy Resources
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