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I PRE-BOARD EXAMINATION (2015-16) SUBJECT: Geography Maximum Marks:
70 CLASS : XII Time allowed: 3 hours
General Instructions:
i. There are 22 questions in all. ii. All questions are
compulsory.
iii. Marks for each question are indicated against it. iv. Question
numbers 1 to 7 are very short answer questions carrying 1
mark
each. Answer to each of these questions should not exceed 20 words.
v. Question numbers 8 to 13 are short answer questions carrying 3
marks each.
Answer to each of these questions should not exceed 80 - 100 words.
vi. Question numbers 14 to 20 are long answer questions carrying 5
marks each.
Answer to each of these questions should not exceed 150 words. vii.
Question number 21 and 22 are related to identification or locating
and
labeling of geographical features on maps. Each question carries 5
marks. viii. Outline maps of the world and India provided to you
must be attached within
your answer book. ix. Use of templates or stencils for drawing
outline maps is allowed.
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iv. 1 -7 1 |
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v. 8 13 | 3 |
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vi. 14-20 - | 5 |
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vii. 21-22 | 5 |
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1. Which country in the World has the lowest sex ratio? 1
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2. Name any two sub sections of Cotton textile industry in the
world. ½+ ½ =1
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3. Name the urban agglomeration of India that has the highest
number of Intra-state
migration. 1
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4. How is the cropping Intensity calculated in India? 1
5. Name the city where the head quarter of World Trade Organization
is located. 1
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6. Which state of India has the highest rank in Human Development
Index 1
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7. In which region of India are most of the Metallic minerals
found? 1
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8. How does the theory of “Neo-Determinism” educate us to save the
Environment and
Ourselves ? Explain in your words by giving example of regulation
of traffic by using lights in the cities. 3
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9. Explain any three characteristics of Clustered rural Settlements
of India. 3
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10. What are the two components of population growth in India?
Describe the main feature of each component. 1+2=3
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11. Study the map given below and answer the questions that follow.
1+1+1=3 (11.1) Name the trans-continental railway shown in the
given map. (11.2) Name the terminal stations of this railway line.
(11.3) Mention any two characteristics of this railway line.
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(11.1) (11.) | (11.3) |
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12. India facing a twin problem of water resources i.e., one side
floods and another side drought. Water scarcity is mainly due to
over utilization and pollution. Nature is providing sufficient
water for the people and the people unable to make use of this
precious natural water. The depleting water resources may lead to
social conflicts and disputes. In India the water resources are
depleting very fast. The linking of rivers in India may solve water
problems to some extent. 3 X 1 = 5
Read the above paragraph and answer the following questions:
12.1 Do you think that interlink of rivers will solve water crisis
in India? If yes, How? 12.2 Mention two human activities that are
responsible for the scarcity of water 12.3 Suggest one measure to
conserve rain water.
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13. How are countries classified on the basis of Human Development
Index? 3
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14. What is Medical Tourism? Explain the scope of medical services
for overseas
patients in India. 1+4=5
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15. Define the term “Growth of Population.” Describe the four
phases of population growth in India. 1 +4 =5
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16. How can manufacturing industries are classified. Bring out two
differences between Modern large scale manufacturing industries and
traditional large scale manufacturing industries. 3 +2 = 5
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17. Inspite of significant developments Indian agriculture suffers
from certain
problems. Explain. 5
18. Distinguish between Nomadic herding and commercial live stock
rearing. 5
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19. What is international trade? Describe the basis of
international trade with
suitable examples. 5
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20. Explain any five strategies adopted by the government of India
for the development of drought prone areas. 5
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21. In the political outline map of the World, five features A, B,
C, D and E have been shown. Identify these features, with the help
of the information given below and write their correct names : 5 X
1 = 5
A. A country having the highest rank in Human Development Index
2005. B. OPEC country. C. Head quarters of ASEAN. D. Important sea
port in North America E. Important country of commercial live stock
rearing.
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A. 2005 |
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22. On the given outline map of India, locate and label the
following with appropriate symbols: 5 X 1 = 5
(22.1) The state having the largest area. (22.2) The leading coffee
producing state. (22.3) A Nuclear Power Station of Maharashtra.
(22.4) The South Indian state having highest ground water
utilization of it’s total ground water potential. (22.5) An
integrated Iron and Steel plant in Odisha.
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(22.1)
(22.2)
(22.3)
(22.4)
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For Question no. 21 . 21 WORLD MAP:
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I PRE-BOARD EXAMINATION (2015-16) MARKING SCHEME MARKS: 70
CLASS: XII SUBJECT: GEOGRAPHY
1 U.A.E (468 females per 1000 males) 1
2 Handloom, power-loom and mill sectors (Any 2 to be mentioned) ½ +
½ =1
3 Mumbai 1
Net Sown Area
7 Metallic minerals are found in peninsular plateau / peninsular
region/ Chotanagpur plateau region.
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8 Neo determinism or stop and go determinism. The concept shows
that neither there is a situation of absolute necessity
(environmental determinism) nor there is a condition of absolute
freedom (possibilism). It means that human beings can conquer
nature by obeying it.
1. Green signal educates us to use environment judiciously. 2.
Amber light tells us to think before using any resource. 3. Free
run on red signals causes accident i.e., liberties taken by
developed economies has damaged environment. (any other individual
response with suitable justification should also be accepted)
1 ½ + 1 ½ = 3
9 Characteristics of clustered rural settlements of India- 1. The
clustered rural settlement is a compact or closely built up area
of
houses. 2. In this type of village the general living area is
distinct and separated
from the surrounding farms, barns and pastures. 3. The closely
built up area and its intervening streets present some
recognizable pattern of geometric shape such as rectangular,
radial, linear etc.,
4. Such settlements are generally found on fertile alluvial plains
and in the north-eastern states.
5. Sometimes, people live in compact village for security or
defense reasons.
6. In Rajasthan scarcity of Water has necessitated compact
settlement for maximum utilization of available water
resources.
(any 3 points to be explained)
1+1+1= 3
10 1. Birth and Death rate 2. Migration Birth rate in developing
countries, there is high birth rate so these countries have a
higher population growth rate. When the birth rate is higher than
death, the population growth is high. The migration of population
also affects growth rate. During when people move from one place to
another
1+2 = 3
11 1. Trans-Canadian railway line 2. Halifax and Vancouver 3. It
has gained economic significance because it connects
Quebec-Montreal industrial region with the wheat belt of the
Prairies and Coniferous forests of the North. It carries ores,
grains, and timber of these regions.
1+1+1=3
12 Value based question: 12.1 Yes, interlinking of rivers may solve
water crisis to some extent in India
1+1+1 =3
since Himalayan rivers are perennial and hit by frequent floods, if
we make use of this extra water we can reduce water storage. 12.2
a) Over utilization. b) Pollution of river water 12.3 Construction
of more and more dams across flooding rivers. Recharge of ground
water by roof top harvesting and other water shed management
methods. It is a value based question, so answers may vary. Hence
answers should be assessed on the basis of relevant views expressed
by the candidates
13 Human Development Index classifies the countries based on their
performance in key areas of Health, Education and access to
resources. These rankings are based on a score between 0 to
1.
1. The indicator chosen to assess health is the life expectancy at
birth. 2. The adult literacy rate and the gross enrollment ratio
represent access
to knowledge. 3. Access to resources is measured in terms of
purchasing power(in USD) Each of these dimensions is given a
weightage of 1/3
1+1+1=3
14 Medical tourism – When medical treatment is combined with
International tourism activity, it is known as medical tourism.
Scope of Medical Services for overseas patients in India –
1. About 55,000 patients from U.S.A visited India in 2005 for
treatment. 2. India has emerged as the leading country of medical
tourism in the
world. 3. World class hospitals located in metropolitan cities of
India. 4. Medical tourism brings abundant benefits to developing
countries like
India. 5. Any other relevant point. (Any 4 points to be
explained)
1+4=5
15 Population growth is a change n the number of inhabitants of a
territory during a specific period of time. Four phases of
population growth –
1. Phase I : 1901-1921- Stagnant growth- High birth rate and high
death rate. Reason- Poor health rate-reasons-poor health service,
shortage of food grains.
2. Phase II: 1921-1951- steady growth- high birth rate-decline in
death rate-reasons- development in medical sciences, better
infrastructure.
3. Phase- iii: 1951-1981- Population explosion- rapid fall in
mortality rate and high fertility rate-reasons-Improvement of
living conditions of the people at large.
4. Phase-IV : 1981-till present – growth rate remained high-decline
in crude birth rate- reason-Increase in marriage age, education of
the female etc.,
1+4 =5
16 Manufacturing Industries are classified on the following bases:
1. On the basis of size: depending on the amount of capital
invested,
number of workers and volume of production into household on
cottage, small scale large scale industries.
2. Based on Inputs/Raw materials in Agro-based ,mineral based,
chemical based, forest based and animal based industries.
3. Based on Output/Product : Basic goods industries whose products
provide raw materials to other industries. Consumer industries,
their products reach the consumer directly.
3+2=5
Difference between Traditional and Modern large scale
Industries:
1. Traditional Industries are heavy industries located near the
coal fields and source of raw material, now known as “smoke stack”
industry with problems of pollution etc.
2. Modern large scale have specialization of skills, automation,
technological innovation organized structure and
stratification
(any two points may be differentiated/contrasted)
17 FIVE MAJOR PROBLEMS OF INDIAN AGRICULTURE 1. Dependence on
erratic monsoons. 2. Constraints of financial resources. 3. Small
size of farms and fragmentation of holdings. 4. Old and inefficient
technology. 5. Lack of mechanical farming.
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18 Nomadic Herding Commercial live stock rearing
1. Nomadic herding or pastoral nomadism is a primitive subsistence
activity.
2. Herders keep moving from place to place along with their flocks
of animals in search of grass land and water supply.
3. A wide range of animals are
kept in different regions.
4. For example in tropic Africa cattle, Sahara and Asiatic
deserts-Sheep, goats and camels.
5. Tibet and Andes mountain:-
Three regions are i. Atlantic shores of
North Africa to Arabian Peninsula, into Mongolia and Central
China.
ii. Tundra region of Eurasia.
iii. South West Africa and islands of Madagascar.
(any one example)
1. Modern most and specialized activity of animal rearing is in
organized way.
2. Permanent ranches are, made for commercial live stock rearing.
Ranches are divided into number of parcels.
3. Green and juicy grass is
available: animal husbandries, fresh drinking water is made
available.
4. For example in Newzealand, Australia, Argentina, Uruguay and
U.S.A
5. It is scientific method in which it is mainly emphasized on
breeding, genetic improvement, disease control and health care of
animals.
19 International Trade – The exchange of goods and services between
various countries. Bases of International Trade:
1. Difference on national resources. 2. Scarcity of goods. 3.
Disparity in economic growth. 4. Political relation 5. Cultural
factor 6. Transport 7. Specialization(need explanation) 8. Size of
population.
( any four points to be explained)
1+4=5
20 Strategies adopted by the government of India for the
development of drought prone areas:
1. Emphasis on the construction of labour intensive work. 2.
Emphasis on irrigation projects.
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3. Land development programmes. 4. Afforestation. 5. Grass land
development. 6. Creation of basic rural infrastructure such as
electricity, roads, market,
credit. 7. Adoption of integrated water shed development approach
at micro
level. 8. Restoring ecological balance between water soil, plants
and human
and animal population. (Any 5 points to be explained)
21 World map: A. Norway B. Saudi Arabia C. Jakarta D. New York E.
Australia
5x1 =5
22 India map: (22.1) Rajasthan (22.1) Karnataka (22.3) Tarapur
(22.4) Tamil Nadu (22.5) Rourkela
5x1=5
CBSE Pre Board Set-I Solved Question Paper Class XII
Geography
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