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   Geography & Economics (March 1999)

SELECTION MENU

  
 
GEOGRAPHY ECONOMICS
Time: 2 ½ Hours
MARCH – 1999
Marks: 75
Q.1. A) Complete the following statements by choosing the appropriate alternatives from those given in the brackets: 4
i) The major cement producing state is ----------.
(Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Utter Pradesh, Assam)
ii) India is the leading producer and exporter of ---------- in the world.
(Jute, Coffee, Tea, Rice)
iii) The -------- hills are spread in an East-West direction.
(Garo, Naga, Lushai, Mizo)
iv) -------- has the lowest density of population in India.
(Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim)
 
B) Match the items in Group ‘A’ with those in Group ‘B’: 3
Group 'A' (States) Group 'B' (Capitals)
i)  Madhya Pradesh a) Gangtok
ii) Bihar b) Shillong
iii) Sikkim c) Bhopal
  d) Patna
  e) Kohima
 
C) Complete the following statements by choosing the appropriate alternatives: 3
i) Paper manufacturing takes place in the Himalayan region because ------.
a) The Himalayan region receives heavy rainfall. b) Soft wood, grass, bamboo are available in large proportion. c) There is a large demand for paper. d) There are dense forests in the mountainous area.
ii) The most important need of Indian agriculture is -------.
a) Chemical fertilizers; b) Hybrid seeds; c) Adequate supply of water; d) Modern technical knowledge.
iii) The highest number of sugar factories are found in Uttar Pradesh in India because ------.
a) Sugarcane is cultivated in a large area. b) Sucrose content is more. c) Sugar factories are run on co-operative basis; d) The soil is fertile.
 
Q.2. A) Give reasons for the following statements (any Three): 6
i) Recently the demand for mica has decreased in India.
ii) Fish production in India has increased.
iii) Forest conservation is the need of the day.
iv) Alluvial soil is fertile.
v) Some farmers keep the land fallow for a year or two.
 
B) Answer the following questions in short (any Two): 4
i) Explain the concept "Arrest water, percolate water".
ii) What are the important objectives of Indian agriculture?
iii) What is the primary source of water? Mention the secondary sources of water.
 
Q.3. A) Write short notes on (any Three): 6
i) Sex-ration in India;
ii) Conservation of mineral resources;
iii) Various measures of conservation of animals;
iv) Development of water resources;
v) Flood phone regions in India
 
B) Answer the following questions (any Two): 4
i) Why is climatic information important in field work report?
ii) Explain the introduction of irrigation project.
iii) What is the aim of field work?
 
Q.4. A) Show the following in the supplied outline map of India and name them. (Give Index) (any Four): 4
i) The chief centre of cotton industry in Maharashtra;
ii) Paradwip port;
iii) Mark the city in India where Metro Railway has been introduced;
iv) Capital of Gujarat;
v) State mainly having Sundri trees.
 
B) Read the Map and answer the following questions (any Four): 4
i)




ii)


iii)


iv)


v)
Name one major west flowing river on the Indian plateau.
In which state is the Aravalli range?
Name one tributary of the river Krishna.
Name one tributary of the river Yamuna.
Name any one mountain range in the South.
C) Observe the following graph and answer the following questions that follow (any Two): 2
   
i)



ii)



iii)
 
What was the population in the year 1911?
In which year has the population decreased?
After which year has the population increased rapidly.
 
 
Q.5. Answer the following questions (any Two): 10
i) What is trade? How does trade originate?
ii) State the importance of Non-conventional energy resources.
iii) Describe the four types of roads and explain their importance.
iv) State the major types of soils found in India. Write a detailed note on Laterite soil.
 
Q.6. A) Fill in the following blanks by choosing the proper alternative: 3
i) In India recently because of significant changes in the Government's economic policy
------ enterprises have been allowed to enter the fields of production, management
and distribution of goods.
1) Small-scale; 2) Private; 3) Public.
ii) Indian planning has given due priority to the objectives of growth and ---------.
1) Progress; 2) Self-reliance; 3) Social justice.
iii) --------- has a right to get all the information about a commodity or service.
1) Consumer; 2) Trader; 3) Producer.
 
B) Match the following pairs: 2
 
Group 'A' Group 'B'
i) Developing countries a) Mechanization in Agricultural     process
ii) Consumer Protection Act. b) Necessity of consumer goods
  c) 1986
 
Q.7. A) Define the following (any Two): 4
i) Direct subsidies;
ii) ISI mark;
iii) Social Justice;
iv) Import Substitution.
 
B) Differentiate the following (any Two): 4
i) Institutional sources of agricultural finance and Non-institutional sources of agricultural finance.
ii) Cottage industries and small-scale industries.
iii) Public sector and Private sector.
iv) Manures and chemical fertilizers.
 
Q.8. Explain briefly (any Three): 6
i) How is rapid industrial development considered as the basis for speedy growth of income?
ii) Why is it said that India is a land of villages?
iii) Which are traditional goods exported by India?
iv) Which industries are necessary to be set up in our country with regards to national security?
v) What is Economic Stability?
vi) Which things lead to a self-reliant economy in case of India?
 
Q.9. Answer the following (any Two): 6
i) Why is the agricultural sector a dominant sector of Indian economy?
ii) What are the public sector industries in India? State the reasons for the development of public sector.
iii) State any three activities undertaken by the state for economic development.
iv) Which items are included in modern agricultural technology?
 


 

   Geography & Economics (October 1999)

SELECTION MENU

  
 
GEOGRAPHY  ECONOMICS
Time: 2 ½ Hrs.
OCTOBER – 1999
Marks: 75
Q.1. A) Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives and rewrite the sentence:
4
i) ------- is the main occupation of the people of the Indian sub-continent.
(Trade, Fisheries, Industries, Agriculture)
ii) ------- is the highest peak in the Sahyadris.
(Kalsubai, Gavilgarh, Gurushikhar, Dhupgarh)
iii) Tea plantations were first established in the ------ state.
(West Bengal, Karnataka, Assam, Meghalaya)
iv) The forests in India covers ------- % area.
(13, 18, 23, 33)
  B) Match the following:

Group ‘A’ Group ‘B’
i)  Mountainous soils a) Jute
ii) Laterite soils b) Tea
iii) Marshy soils c) Wheat
  d) Rubber
  e) Cotton
3
C) Choose the correct answer and rewrite the sentence:
3
i) As compared to Cherrapunji, Shillong receives less rainfall:
  a) Shillong is located in the rain shadow region.
  b) Cherrapunji is located in the rain shadow region.
  c) Shillong is located near the sea.
  d) Shillong is located in the plateau region.
 
ii) There is a great diversity in the geographical conditions of India:
  a) Many languages are spoken in India.
  b) There are 25 states in India.
  c) The people of different religions live in India.
  d) India has a very large extent.
 
iii) In the winter the north-east monsoon winds blow in India:
  a) The low pressure belt is formed on the Indian sub-continent.
  b) The low pressure belt is formed on the Indian Ocean.
  c) The high pressure belt is formed on the Indian Ocean.
  d) The low pressure belt is formed on the Bay of Bengal.
Q.2. A) Give geographical reasons (any Three)
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i) As compared to Mahabaleshwar, Wai receives less rainfall.
ii) The deserts are encroaching towards Punjab.
iii) The North Indian rivers are perennial.
iv) Sugar factories are located in the sugarcane growing areas.
v) It is necessary to enhance the use of internal water-ways.
 
B) Answer the following in short (any Two):
4
i) Give the reasons of the growth of population in India.
ii) Write the importance of the National Fish Seeding Development Project.
iii) State the various measures adopted for the conservation of animals.
Q.3. A) Write short notes on (any Three):
6
i) Drainage pattern.
ii) Economic importance of the forest product.
iii) Main characteristic of Indian agriculture.
iv) Inland fisheries and sea fisheries.
v) General Agreement on Tariff and Trade (GATT).
 
B) Answer the following (any Two):
4
i) Which equipments/materials are essential for field-work?
ii) Write a report of any market place visited by you as regards:
  a) Day and place of market.
  b) The major commodities in the market and the people from different places visit the market.
iii) Why do we choose the tribal area for the field study?
Q.4. A) Show any four details from the following in the outline map of India (supplied). Index is necessary:
4
i) Mumbai-Delhi airway;
ii) The river Kaveri;
iii) Tropical evergreen forest of the Western Ghats;
iv) One fishery school centre along East coast;
v) The major wheat producing region.
 
B) Observe the following map and answer the questions given below it (any four):
4
     
 
Questions:
i) On which plain the river Ganga flows?
ii) Write the name of two rivers flowing on the plateau region.
iii) In which sea Laksha-dweep islands are located?
iv) In which direction does the river Narmada flow?
v) Name the Indian islands which are grouped in the Bay of Bengal.
C) Observe the following diagram and answer the questions given below it (any Two):
2
     
 
Questions:
i)



ii)





iii)
Write the quantum of export by value in the year 1990-91.
Write the quantum of import by the value in the year 1980-81.
Write the year in which the quantum of import by value is the lowest.
Q.5. Answer the following (Any Two):
10
i) What is meant by multipurpose project? Give the importance of Jayakwadi project.
ii) Write a short note on cotton regarding:
  a) Climate;
  b) Soil;
  c) Cultivating states.
iii) Write about regional and national grid of electricity and the electricity zones in India.
iv) Write briefly about the factors of the location of the industries, especially the iron and steel industry in India.
Q.6. A) Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives and rewrite the sentence:
3
i) In 1990-91 agricultural contributed ----- percent of the national Income of India.
1) 16.0; 2) 31.6; 3) 32.6
ii) The best quality ----- is a primary need for increasing agricultural production.
1) Pesticides; 2) Fertilizers; 3) Seeds.
iii) Our great wise forefathers who gave us our constitution placed ----- as an objective to be achieved.
1) Social justice; 2) Political justice; 3) Economical justice.
  B) Match the following:

Group ‘A’ Group ‘B’
i) High income group a) Satisfaction of local needs
ii) Bara Baluta System b) Demand of industrial goods.
  c) Demand of consumer goods.
2
Q.7. A) Explain the following (any Two):
4
i) Unfair trade practices;
ii) Economic planning;
iii) Foreign trade
iv) Economic development.
B) Distinguish between the following (any Two):
4
i) Fertilizers and Organic manures;
ii) India’s foreign trade before the indpendence and after the independence;
iii) Cottage industries and Small scale industries.
iv) Developing countries and Developed countries.
Q.8. Write in short (any Three)
6
i) Write about Intensive Area Development Programme (IADP).
ii) State the two ways of achieving economic development.
iii) Explain: "Poverty is the root cause of social evils".
iv) What is meant by Import Substitution?
v) Where can consumers’ complaints be lodged?
vi) Explain the consumers’ rights according to the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.
 
Q.9. Answer the following (any Two):
6
i) State institutional and non-institutional sources of agricultural credit.
ii) State the causes of low productivity of Indian agriculture.
iii) How does industrialisation help to strengthen the economy?
iv) What do you mean by liberalised import policy?
 


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