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Q.1. The consequence of erosion is: (a)  rockslide ( b ) sliding ( c ) deposition (d) landslide Ans: (c)

Q.2. The uppermost layer of the atmosphere above the ionosphere is known as the: (a) Exosphere (b) tropopause (c) mesopause (d) ionosphere Ans: (a)

Q.3. Mixed tides usually occur along the: (a) east coast of South America (b) west coast of South America (c)  east coast of North America (d) west coast of North America Ans: (d)

Q.4. The atmosphere is indirectly heated by the earth’s: (a) radiation (b) insulation (c) convection (d) advection Ans: (a)

Q.5. Organisms of an ecosystem are linked together through: (a) food chain (b)  ecology (c) biosphere (d)  habitat Ans: (a)

Q.6. The Chenab is the largest tributary of the: (a) Beas (b) Brahmaputra (c) Indus (d) Jhelum Ans: (c)

Q.8. Pangaea began to split around: (a) 100 million years ago (b) 200 million years ago (c) 300 million years ago (d) 400 million years ago Ans:  (b)

Q.9. Fill in the blanks : ____________comprises country/rural and town/urban planning. Ans: Regional planning

Q.10. The location where sinking of a plate occurs is called a: (a)  Subduction Zone (b)  Reduction Zone (c) Induction Zone (d) Deduction Zone Ans: (a)

Q.11. The temperature distribution is generally shown on the map with the help of: (a) heat budget (b) isotherms (c) mesotherms (d)  radiotherms Ans: (b)

Q.12. India has an area of: (a) 1.28 million sq km (b) 3.28 million sq km (c) 4.28 million sq km (d) 5.28 million sq km Ans: (b)

Q.13. A river drains the water collected from a specific area, which is called its: (a) catchment area (b) attachment area (c) drainage area (d) watershed area Ans: (a)

Q.14. The gas that is transparent to the incoming solar radiation but opaque to the outgoing terrestrial radiation is known as : (a) Carbon dioxide (b) oxygen (c) nitrogen (d) helium Ans: (a)

Q.15. Which one of the following gases is transparent to incoming solar radiation and opaque to outgoing terrestrial radiation : (a)  Oxygen (b) Nitrogen (c) Helium (d)  Carbon dioxide Ans:  (d)

Q.16. Read the Case Study given below and answer the questions that follow: Crust is the outermost solid part of the earth. It is brittle in nature. The thickness of the crust varies under the oceanic and continental areas. Oceanic crust is thinner as compared to the continental crust. The mean thickness of oceanic crust is 5 km whereas that of the continental is around 30 km. The continental crust is thicker in the areas of major mountain systems. It is as much as 70 km thick in the Himalayan region. The portion of the interior beyond the crust is called the mantle. The mantle extends from Moho’s discontinuity to a depth of 2,900 km. The upper portion of the mantle is called the no sphere. The word astheno means weak. It is considered to be extending upto 400 km. It is the main source of magma that finds its way to the surface during volcanic eruptions. The crust and the uppermost part of the mantle are called lithosphere. Its thickness ranges from 10-200 km. The lower mantle extends beyond the asthenosphere. It is in solid state. As indicated earlier, the earthquake wave velocities helped in understanding the existence of the core of the earth. The core mantle boundary is located at the depth of 2,900 km. The outer core is in liquid state while the inner core is in solid state. The core is made up of very heavy material mostly constituted by nickel and iron. It is sometimes referred to as the nife layer. Answer any three questions: (a) Which of the following layers of earth is brittle in nature? (i) Crust (ii) Mantle (iii)  Core (iv)  All of the above Ans: (i)

(b) Which of the following layers is referred to as Nife layer ? (i)  Crust (ii)  Mantle (iii)  Core (iv)  All of the above Ans: (iii)

(c) What is the correct sequence of the layers of the earth from innermost to outermost ? (i) Crust – mantle – core (ii) Core – mantle – crust (iii) Crust – core – mantle (iv) Mantle – core – crust Ans: (ii)

(d) The core mantle boundary is located at the depth of: (i)  2,300 km (ii) 2,700 km (iii) 2,600 km (iv) 2,900 km Ans: (iv)

Answer any three questions: (a) According to the graph which of the following is in the correct sequence in terms of increasing height? (i)  Continental Slope – Continental Shelf – Ocean Basin Floor (ii) Continental Shelf – Continental Slope –Ocean Basin Floor (iii)  Continental Shelf– Ocean Basin Floor– Continental Slope (iv)  Ocean Basin Floor – Continental Slope – Continental Shelf Ans: (iv)

(b) According to the graph what is the average depth of the ocean? (i) 11 km below the sea level (ii) 8 km below the sea level (iii) 4 km below the sea level (iv) 7 km below the sea level Ans: (iii)

(c) According to the graph what is the average height of the continent? (i) 8 km above the sea level (ii) 1 km above the sea level (iii)  4 km above the sea level (iv) 3 km above the sea level Ans: (ii)

(d) According to the graph the deepest point of the ocean is lies at: (i)  11 km below the sea level (ii) 8 km below the sea level (iii) 4 km below the sea level (iv)  7 km below the sea level Ans:  (i)

Q.18. Geography is an integration of social sciences and physical sciences. Explain? Ans:   (i)  Geography is an integration of social sciences and physical sciences as the basic aim of both is to understand the reality of nature. All the social science disciplines, viz, sociology, political science, demography study different aspects of social reality. The branches of geography viz, social , political, economic and population and settlements are closely linked with these disciplines as each of them has spatial attributes. (ii) The core concern of political science is territory, people and sovereignty while political geography is also interested in the study of the state as a spatial unit as well as people and their political behaviour. (iii) History helps in knowing man-made activities over the period of time ,whereas Physics helps in calculating the effect of climate on man. The change in the climate further has an influence on the occupation of the people. (iv) Economics deals with the basic attributes of the economy such as production, distribution, exchange and consumption. Each of these attributes also has spatial aspects and here comes the role of economic geography. (v)  Mathematics and arts also have contributed to the development of geography to measure area and dimensions of the earth. Hence, it can be rightly said that all the branches of social sciences have a close relationship with the physical sciences.

Q.19. Differentiate between sedimentary rocks and igneous rocks.

The size of India has endowed her with great physical diversity. Thus, you may appreciate the presence of lofty mountains in the north; large rivers such as Ganga, Brahmaputra, Mahanadi, Krishna, Godavari and Kaveri; green forested hills in the North East and South India; and the vast sandy expanse of Marusthali. You may further appreciate that bounded by the Himalayas in the north, Hindukush and Sulaiman ranges in the northwest, Purvanchal hills in the North-East and by the large expanse of the Indian ocean in the south, it forms a great geographic entity known as the Indian subcontinent. It includes the countries — Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and India. The Himalayas, together with other ranges, have acted as a formidable physical barrier in the past. Except for a few mountain passes such as the Khyber, the Bolan, the Shipkila, the Nathula, the Bomdila, etc. it was difficult to cross it. It has contributed towards the evolving of a unique regional identity of the Indian subcontinent. The Peninsular part of India extends towards the Indian Ocean. This has provided the country with a coastline of 6,100 km in the mainland and 7,517 km in the entire geographical coast of the mainland plus the island groups Andaman and Nicobar located in the Bay of Bengal and the Lakshadweep in the Arabian Sea. Thus India, as a country, is a physically diverse land providing occurrence of varied resources.

Q.20. What do you know about the oxygen cycle?

Differentiate between convectional rain and orographic rain? Ans: Oxygen is the main by-product of photosynthesis. It is involved in the oxidation of carbohydrates with the release of energy, carbon dioxide and water. The cycling of oxygen is a highly complex process. Oxygen occurs in a number of chemical forms and combinations. It combines with nitrogen to form nitrates and with many other minerals and elements to form various oxides such as the iron oxide, aluminium oxide and others. Much of oxygen is produced from the decomposition of water molecules by sunlight during photosynthesis and is released in the atmosphere through transpiration and respiration processes of plants.

Q.21. Explain the important features of the Brahmaputra River System?

On the basis of the size of the watershed, the drainage basins of India can be divided into how many groups. Ans: The Brahmaputra River System: (i) The Brahmaputra, one of the largest rivers of the world, has its origin in the Chemayungdung Glacier of the Kailash range near the Mansarovar lake. From here, it traverses eastward longitudinally for a distance of nearly 1,200 km in a dry and flat region of southern Tibet, where it is known as the Tsangpo, which means ‘the purifier.’ (ii)  The Brahmaputra receives numerous tributaries in its 750 km long journey through the Assam valley. (iii)  The Brahmaputra is well-known for floods, channel shifting and bank erosion. This is due to the fact that most of its tributaries are large, and bring large quantities of sediments owing to heavy rainfall in its catchment area.

On the basis of the size of the watershed, the drainage basins of India are grouped into three categories: (i) Major river basins with more than 20,000 sq. km of catchment area. It includes 14 drainage basins such as the Ganga, the Brahmaputra, the Krishna, the Tapi, the Narmada, the Mahi, the Pennar, the Sabarmati, the Barak, etc. (ii) Medium river basins with catchment area between 2,000-20,000 sq. km incorporating 44 river basins such as the Kalindi, the Periyar, the Meghna, etc. (iii) Minor river basins with catchment areas of less than 2,000 sq. km include a fairly good number of rivers flowing in the area of low rainfall.

Q.22. Discuss any five important minerals along with their characteristics. Ans: Some of the important minerals and their characteristics are: (i) Feldspar: Silicon and oxygen are common elements in all types of feldspar and sodium, potassium, calcium, aluminium, etc., are found in specific feldspar varieties. Half of the earth’s crust is composed of feldspar. It has light cream to salmon pink colour. It is used in ceramics and glass making. (ii) Quartz:  It is one of the most important components of sand and granite. It consists of silica. It is a hard mineral virtually insoluble in water. It is white or colourless and used in radio and radar. It is one of the most important components of granite. (iii) Pyroxene: Pyroxene consists of calcium, aluminium, magnesium, iron and silica. Pyroxene forms 10 percent of the earth’s crust. It is commonly found in meteorites. It is in green or black colour. (iv) Amphibole:  Aluminium, calcium, silica, iron, magnesium are the major elements of amphiboles. They form 7 per cent of the earth’s crust. It is in green or black colour and is used in the asbestos industry. Hornblende is another form of amphiboles. (v) Mica: It comprises potassium, aluminium, magnesium, iron, silica, etc., It forms 4 per cent of the earth’s crust. It is commonly found in igneous and metamorphic rocks. It is used in electrical instruments. (vi) Olivine: Magnesium, iron and silica are major elements of olivine. It is used in jewellery. It is usually a greenish crystal, often found in basaltic rocks. Besides these main minerals, other minerals like chlorite, calcite, magnetite, haematite, bauxite and barite are also present in some quantities in the rocks.

Q.23 Geography being a scientific discipline, what do you think how many categories of questions are geography concerned with? Explain. Ans:  Geography as a scientific discipline is concerned with three sets of questions: (i) Some of the questions are related to the identification of the various patterns of natural and cultural features as found over the surface of the earth. These are the questions about ‘what’? (ii) The second kind of questions are related to the distribution of the natural and human/cultural features over the surface of the earth. These are the questions about ‘where’? (iii) The third kind of questions are related to the explanation or the causal relationships between features and the processes and phenomena. This aspect of geography is related to the question ‘why’.

Q.24. Why is geography considered as an important subject?

Explain different types of physical weathering. Ans:  Geography is considered as an important subject because: (i) As we live on Earth, therefore, it is very important to understand the mechanism of our planet. It gives us a visual sense of the Earth’s surface. (ii) We are heavily dependent on the natural resources available on the Earth’s surface. In order to know how efficiently it can be used, it is important to study geography. (iii) Climate is a major deciding factor in the type of crops to be grown, human settlements, food to be eaten, shelter to be built, etc. To understand the interrelationship between the climate and human movements, it is important to study geography as a subject. (iv) It also helps us connect well and understand the changes that have taken place in the evolution of the Earth. It makes our understanding of the changes that have taken place throughout the geological time better. It also helps us know the land and people in a better sense.

Different types of physical weathering are: (i) Exfoliation: Exfoliation can occur due to expansion and contraction induced by temperature changes. Exfoliation domes and tors result due to unloading and thermal expansion respectively. Due to differential heating and resulting expansion and contraction of surface layers and their subsequent exfoliation from the surfaces results in smooth rounded surfaces in rocks. (ii) Frost: Frost is an active agent in cold climatic regions in high altitudes and the cracks are filled with water during the day time, this water is frozen at night when temperature falls below freezing point. (iii) Pressure:  Many igneous and metamorphic rocks crystallise deep in the interior under the combined influence of high pressure and temperature. The salt near surface pores cause splitting of the grains within the rocks which eventually falls off, this results in granules disintegration.

Q.25. How did the Peninsular Drainage System evolve? Ans:  Three major geological events in the distant past have shaped the present drainage systems of Peninsular India: (i) Subsidence of the western flank of the Peninsula leading to its submergence below the sea during the early tertiary period. Generally, it has disturbed the symmetrical plan of the river on either side of the original watershed. (ii) Upheaval of the Himalayas when the northern flank of the Peninsular block was subjected to subsidence and the consequent trough faulting. The Narmada and The Tapi flow in through faults and fill the original cracks with their detritus materials. Hence, there is a lack of alluvial and deltaic deposits in these rivers. (iii)  Slight tilting of the Peninsular block from northwest to the southeastern direction gave orientation to the entire drainage system towards the Bay of Bengal during the same period.

Q.26. Differentiate between physical weathering and chemical weathering. Ans:

Q.27. Write a note on the biospheres of India. Ans: A Biosphere Reserve is a unique and representative ecosystem of terrestrial and coastal areas which are internationally recognised within the framework of UNESCO’s Man and Biosphere (MAB) Programme. Ten Biosphere Reserves have been recognised by UNESCO on the World Network of Biosphere Reserves. Some of the important Biosphere reserves are as follows: (i) The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (NBR): The first of the fourteen biosphere reserves of India, was established in September 1986. It embraces the sanctuary complex of Wayanad, Nagarhole, Bandipur and Mudumalai, the entire forested hill slopes of Nilambur, the Upper Nilgiri plateau, Silent Valley and the Siruvani hills. The total area of the biosphere reserve is around 5,520 sq. km. The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve possesses different habitat types, unspoilt areas of natural vegetation types with several dry scrubs, dry and moist deciduous, semi-evergreen and wet evergreen forests, evergreen sholas, grasslands and swamps. It includes the largest known population of two endangered animal species, namely the NilgiriTahr and the Lion-tailed macaque. The largest south Indian population of elephant, tiger, gaur, sambar and chital as well as a good number of endemic and endangered plants are also found in this reserve. The habitat of a number of tribal groups remarkable for their traditional modes of harmonious use of the environment are also found here. (ii) The Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve: It is situated in Uttaranchal includes parts of Chamoli, Almora, Pithoragarh and Bageshwar districts. The major forest types of the reserve are temperate. A few important species are silver weed and orchids like latifolia and rhododendron. The biosphere reserve has a rich fauna, for example the snow leopard, black bear, brown bear, musk deer, snowcock, golden eagle and black eagle. Major threats to the ecosystem are the collection of endangered plants for medicinal use, forest fires and poaching. (iii) Sunderbans Biosphere Reserve: It is located in the swampy delta of the river Ganga in West Bengal. It extends over a vast area of 9,630 sq. km and consists of mangrove forests, swamps and forested islands. Sunderbans is the home of nearly 200 Royal Bengal tigers. The tangled mass of roots of mangrove trees provide safe homes for a large number of species, from fish to shrimp. More than 170 bird species are known to inhabit these mangrove forests. (iv) Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve: The Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve covers an area of 105,000 hectares on the southeast coast of India. It is one of the world’s richest regions from a marine biodiversity perspective. The biosphere reserve comprises 21 islands with estuaries, beaches, forests of the nearshore environment, sea grasses, coral reefs, salt marshes and mangroves. Among the Gulf’’s 3,600 plant and animal species are the globally endangered sea cow (Dugong dugon) and six mangrove species, endemic to Peninsular India.

Q.29. Locate and label any five rivers with appropriate symbols on the given political outline map of India: (i) Kaveri (ii) Narmada (iii) Luni (iv) Tapi (v) Indus (vi) Brahmaputra (vii) Krishna

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1. Multiple choice questions

Question 1(i). Which one of the following scholars coined the term ‘Geography’? (a) Herodotus (b) Erathosthenese (c) Galileo (d) Aristotle. Answer: (b) Erathosthenese

Question 1(ii). Which one of the following features can be termed as ‘physical feature’? (a) Port (b) Road (c) Plain (d) Water park. Answer: (c) Plain

Question 1(iii). Make correct pairs from the following two columns and mark the correct option.

(a) 1B’2C,3A,4D (b) 1A,2D,3B,4C (c) 1D,2B,3C,4A (d) 1C,2A,3D,4B. Answer: (d) 1C.2A,3D,4B

Question 1(iv). Which one of the following questions is related to cause-effect relationship? (a) Why (b) Where (c) What (d) When. Answer: (a) Why

Question 1(v). Which one of the following disciplines attempts temporal synthesis? (a) Sociology (b) Geography (c) Anthropology (d) History. Answer: (a) History.

2. Answer the following questions in about 30 words.

Question 2(i). What important cultural features do you observe while going to school? Are they similar or dissimilar? Should they be included in the study of geography or not? If yes, why? Answer: When we go to school we see shops, theatres, roads, temple, mosque, church, houses, government offices, etc on the way. These represent cultural features. All of these features are dissimilar. Yes, these must be included in the study of geography as they play an important role in understanding human geography. They are an inseparable part of social and cultural geography.

Question 2(ii). You have seen a tennis ball, a cricket ball, an orange and a pumpkin. Which one amongst these resembles the shape of the earth? Why have you chosen this particular item to describe the shape of the earth? Answer: We have seen tennis ball, a cricket ball, an orange and a pumpkin. Amongst them an orange resembles the shape of the earth the most because tennis ball and cricket ball are almost circles or spheres and pumpkin is comparatively longer. But earth is geoid type flatter towards poles which is like an orange.

Question 2(iii). Do you celebrate Van Mahotsava in your school? Why do we plant so many trees? How do the trees maintain ecological balance? Answer: Yes, we celebrate Van Mahotsava in our school. We plant many trees on this occasion because trees provide us oxygen, food, rubber, paper, medicinal herbs and uncountable life-giving things. Plants take in carbon dioxide and give oxygen and in this way they maintain ecological balance.

Question 2(iv). You have seen elephants, deer, earthworms, trees and grasses. Where do they live or grow? What is the name given to this sphere? Can you describe some of the important features of this sphere? Answer: We have seen elephants, deer, earthworms, trees and grasses. They live and grow on the biosphere. Important features of biosphere are as follows:

• The combined form of land sphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere where life is possible is called biosphere.
• Plants and animals are biotic elements of biosphere while soil, water, air, etc are abiotic elements.
• Both moving and non-moving living beings are seen on the biosphere. Moving living beings include animals, insects, birdsr aquatic animals, human beings, etc while non-moving beings include trees, plants, grass, etc.

Question 2(v). How much time do you take to reach your school from your house? Had the school been located across the road from your house, how much time would you have taken to reach school? What is the effect of the distance between your residence and the school on the time taken in commuting? Can you convert time into space and vice versa? Answer: It takes me around one hour to reach my school. Had my school been located across the road from my house, I could reach there within two minutes. Due to long distance between my residence and school a lot of time gets wasted in commuting. It affects my studies as lesser time is left for studies. Space can be converted into time as we say that so and place is at 45 minutes distance from here but time cannot be converted into space.

3. Answer the following questions in about 150 words.

Question 3(i). You observe every day in your surroundings that there is variation in natural as well as cultural phenomena. All the trees are not of the same variety. All the birds and animals you see, are different. All these different elements are found on the earth. Can you now argue that geography is the study of “areal differentiation”? Answer: We observe every day in our surroundings that there is variation in natural as well as cultural phenomena. All the trees are not of the same variety. All the birds and animals we see, are different. All these different elements are found on the earth. It is right to say that Geography is the study of “areal differentiation” but it will be absolutely wrong to say that geography is the study of only “areal differentiation.”

Geography as a discipline is related to space and takes note of spatial characteristics and attributes. It studies the patterns of distribution, location and concentration of phenomena over space and interprets them providing explanations for these patterns. It takes note of the associations and inter- relationships between the phenomena over space and interprets them providing explanations for these patterns. It also takes note of the associations and inter-relationships between the phenomena resulting from the dynamic interaction between human beings and their physical environment. Geography helps in understanding the reality in totality in its spatial perspective. Geography, thus, not only takes note of the differences in the phenomena from place to place but integrates them holistically which may be different at other places.

Question 3(ii). You have already studied geography, history, civics and economics as parts of social studies. Attempt an integration of these disciplines highlighting their interface. Answer: Geography is an integrated discipline. 1. Geography and History: The geographical factors have modified the course of history in different parts of the world. Every geographical phenomenon undergoes change through time and can be explained temporarily. The changes in landforms, climate, vegetation, economic activities, occupations and cultural developments have followed a definite historical course.

2.Geography and Civics: The core concern of political science is territory, people and sovereignty while political geography is also interested in the study of the state as a spatial unit as well as people and their political behaviour.

3. Geography and Economics: Economics deals with basic attributes of the economy such as production, distribution, exchange and consumption. Each of these attributes also has spatial aspects and here comes the role of economic geography to study the spatial aspects of production, distribution, exchange and consumption.

Project Work

Select forest as a natural resource. (i) Prepare a map of India showing the distribution of different types of forests. (ii) Write about the economic importance of forests for the country. (iii) Prepare a historical account of conservation of forests in India with focus on Chipko movements in Rajasthan and Uttaranchal. Answer: (ii) Forests are very important for the economy of a country.

• Forests provide shelter to wild animals.
• We get wood from forests.
• We get paper, grass, bamboo, medicinal herbs, rubber, tea, coffee, food items, fodder from animals, etc from trees.
• Trees play an important role in preventing soil erosion.

(iii) Attempt yourself.

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DPS Guwahati (CBSE Affiliated School) has recently published Competency based questions for the students of class 11. Here in this page we have given class 11 science competency based questions provided by DPS Guwahati school.

(1) The study of physical geography is emerging as a discipline of evaluating and managing-

(a) Natural resources

(b) Natural calamities

(c) All of the above

(d) Population distribution

(2) Arrange the following geological eras correctly-

(i) Cainozoic

(ii) Mesozoic

(iii) Palaeozoic

(iv) Pre Cambrian

(3) The …………………………..is spotted with domal hills of granite rocks-

(a) Malwa plateau

(b) Meghalaya plateau

(c) Chotanagpur plateau

(d) Karnataka plateau

(4) The word astheno means-

(a) Fragile

(b) Irregular

(d) Viscous

(5) India was a large island situated off the Australian coast, in a vast ocean. The ……………… separated it from the Asian continent till about 225 million years ago.

(a) Tethys Sea

(b) Aral Sea

(c) Caspian Sea

(d) Black Sea

(6) Position of the Indian subcontinent (mostly Peninsular India) is traced with the help of the rocks analysed from the …………… area.

(c) Nainital

(7) The …………………..location of Peninsular India has provided links to its neighbouring regions through the sea and air routes.

(a) Continental

(b) Insular

(c) Maritime

(d) Strategic

(8) Bounded by the Himalayas in the north, ………………… in the northwest, Purvanchal hills in the north-east and by the large expanse of the Indian ocean in the south, India forms a great geographic entity known as the Indian subcontinent.

(a) Zaskar and Pir Panjal ranges

(b) Ladakh and Dhaoladhar ranges

(c) Siwalik and Kirtar ranges

(d) Hindukush and Sulaiman ranges

(9) India’s territorial limit further extends towards the sea upto …………… from the coast.

(a) 12 nautical miles

(b) 11 nautical miles

(c) 13 nautical miles

(d) 10 nautical miles

(10) The ………………………is the second largest river of Kerala.

(b) Periyar

(c) Chaliyar

(d) Bharathapuzha

(15) Consider and evaluate the following statements and choose the correct answer for them from the given options.

(1) Geography as an integrating discipline has interface with numerous natural and social sciences.

(2) All the sciences, whether natural or social, have one basic objective, of understanding the reality. Geography attempts to comprehend the associations of phenomena as related in sections of reality.

(a) Only statement 1 is correct

(b) Only statement 2 is correct

(c) Both statements are incorrect

(d) Both statements 1 and 2 are correct

(16) Consider and evaluate the following statements and choose the correct answer for them from the given options.

(1) Geography has strong interface with natural and social sciences. It follows its own methodology of study which makes it distinct from others.

(2) It has osmotic relationship with other disciplines.

(b) Both statements 1 and 2 are correct

(c) Only statement 2 is correct

(d) Both statements are incorrect

(17) Consider and evaluate the following statements and choose the correct answer for them from the given options.

(1) In India, Himalayas have acted as great barriers and provided protection but the passes provided routes to the migrants and invaders from Central Asia. The sea coast has encouraged contact with people from East and Southeast Asia, Europe and Africa. Navigation technology helped European countries to colonise a number of countries of Asia and Africa, including India as they got accessibility through oceans.

(2) The anthropo-geographic  factors have modified the course of history in different parts of the world.

(c) Both statements 1 and 2 are correct

(18) There is a general understanding among the countries of the world to select the standard meridian in multiples of 7°30′ of longitude. That is why 82°30′ E has been selected as the ‘standard meridian’ of India. Indian Standard Time is ahead of Greenwich Mean Time by-

(a) 5 hours and 40 minutes

(b) 5 hours and 20 minutes

(c) 5 hours and 30 minutes

(d) 5 hours and 10 minutes

Source Based Questions

According to Wegener, all the continents formed a single continental mass and mega ocean surrounded the same. The super continent was named PANGAEA, which meant all earth. The mega-ocean was called PANTHALASSA, meaning all water. He argued that, around 200 million years ago, the super continent, Pangaea, began to split. Pangaea first broke into two large continental masses as Laurasia and Gondwanaland forming the northern and southern components respectively. Subsequently, Laurasia and Gondwanaland continued to break into various smaller continents that exist today. A variety of evidence was offered in support of the continental drift.

(19) When did Wegener put forth the continental drift theory?

A volcano is a place where gases, ashes and/or molten rock material – lava – escape to the ground. A volcano is called an active volcano if the materials mentioned are being released or have been released out in the recent past. The layer below the solid crust is mantle. It has higher density than that of the crust. The mantle contains a weaker zone called asthenosphere. It is from this that the molten rock materials find their way to the surface. The material in the upper mantle portion is called magma. Once it starts moving towards the crust or it reaches the surface, it is referred to as lava. The material that reaches the ground includes lava flows, pyroclastic debris, volcanic bombs, ash and dust and gases such as nitrogen compounds, sulphur compounds and minor amounts of chlorene, hydrogen and argon.

(20) Name the place which is famous for active volcanoes.

(a) Costa Rica

(b) Barren Island

(c) Hawaiian  islands

The configuration of the surface of the earth is largely a product of the processes operating in the interior of the earth. Exogenic as well as endogenic processes are constantly shaping the landscape. A proper understanding of the physiographic character of a region remains incomplete if the effects of endogenic processes are ignored. Human life is largely influenced by the physiography of the region. Therefore, it is necessary that one gets acquainted with the forces that influence landscape development. To understand why the earth shakes or how a tsunami wave is generated, it is necessary that we know certain details of the interior of the earth. In the previous chapter, you have noted that the earth-forming materials have been distributed in the form of layers from the crust to the core. It is interesting to know how scientists have gathered information about these layers and what are the characteristics of each of these layers.

(21) Give one example each on exogenic and endogenic processes.

(a) Action of running water and earthquake

(b) Earthquake and volcanoes

(c) Earthquake and Tsunamis

(d) Action of running water and wind

With the help of technology, human beings moved from the stage of necessity to a stage of freedom. They have put their imprints everywhere and created new possibilities in collaboration with nature. Thus, we now find humanised nature and naturalised human beings and geography studies this interactive relationship. The space got organised with the help of the means of transportation and communication network. The links (routes) and nodes (settlements of all types and hierarchies) integrated the space and gradually, it got organised.

(22) Humanised nature refers to the school of-

(a) Environmental Determinism

(b) Neo-determinism

(c) Possibilism

(d) Stop and Go Determinism

Diagram Based Questions

(23) Name the portion marked ‘A’ in the given diagram.

(a) Barysphere

(b) Asthenosphere

(c) Centrosphere

(d) Barosphere

(24) Identify the type of volcano.

(a) Cinder Cone

(b) Shield Volcano

(c) Composite

(d) Caldera

(25) Identify the features marked ‘A’ and ‘B’ on the given diagram.

(a) Lapholith and Shield volcano

(b) Batholith and Cinder Cone

(c) Laccolith and Composite volcano

(d) Dome and Caldera

(26) Identify the sub-field marked as A on the given diagram.

(a) Anthropology

(b) Ethnology

(c) Behavioral geography

(d) Archaeology

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Case Study Questions for CBSE Class 11 Geography Chapter 3 Drainage System

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Taking a close look at the CBSE Sample Papers and Marking Scheme, we have pointed out the important topics for CBSE case study questions in Class 11 Geography. This is crucial info for students because it gives them a heads-up on changes in the exam pattern. To understand this better, students can check out this article of Class 11 case study questions here. It’s like a guide to help them prepare smartly for the exams.

Here we are providing case study questions for CBSE Class 11 Geography. All chapters are covered. Students are suggested to go through each and every question to score better marks in the exam.

Drainage System Case Study

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Fundamentals of Physical Geography

• Chapter 1 Geography as a Discipline
• Chapter 2 The Origin and Evolution of the Earth
• Chapter 3 Interior of the Earth
• Chapter 4 Distribution of Oceans and Continents
• Chapter 5 Minerals and Rocks
• Chapter 6 Geomorphic Processes
• Chapter 7 Landforms and their Evolution
• Chapter 8 Composition and Structure of Atmosphere
• Chapter 9 Solar Radiation, Heat Balance and Temperature
• Chapter 10 Atmospheric Circulation and Weather Systems
• Chapter 11 Water in the Atmosphere
• Chapter 12 World Climate and Climate Change
• Chapter 13 Water (Oceans)
• Chapter 14 Movements of Ocean Water
• Chapter 15 Life on the Earth
• Chapter 16 Biodiversity and Conversation

Geography: India Physical Environment

• Chapter 1 India: Location
• Chapter 2 Structure and Physiography
• Chapter 3 Drainage System
• Chapter 4 Climate
• Chapter 5 Natural Vegetation
• Chapter 6 Soils
• Chapter 7 Natural Hazards and Disasters

Practical Work in Geography

• Chapter 1 Introduction to Maps
• Chapter 2 Map Scale
• Chapter 3 Latitude, Longitude and Time
• Chapter 4 Map Projections
• Chapter 5 Topographical Maps
• Chapter 6 Introduction to Aerial Photographs
• Chapter 7 Introduction to Remote Sensing
• Chapter 8 Weather Instruments, Maps and Charts

Importance of Practicing Case Based and Passage Based Questions for Class 11 Geography

Practicing case study and passage-based questions in Class 11 geography is pretty valuable. Here’s why:

• Real-world Application: Geography often deals with real-world situations. Case studies help you apply your theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios, making your learning more meaningful.
• Analytical Skills: These questions require you to analyze information from passages and case studies, honing your analytical skills. This is crucial not just for exams but for understanding complex geographical issues in the world.
• Understanding Different Perspectives: Geography involves diverse perspectives on issues like climate change, urbanization, and resource management. Working on case studies helps you appreciate different viewpoints and develop a well-rounded understanding.
• Exam Preparation: Since these types of questions are common in exams, practicing them prepares you for what to expect. It ensures you’re comfortable tackling such questions during the actual test.
• Enhanced Research Skills: Case studies often require additional research to fully comprehend the context. This enhances your research skills, an important aspect of studying geography.
• Critical Thinking: Dealing with passages and case studies encourages critical thinking. You’re not just memorizing facts; you’re evaluating information and forming reasoned conclusions.
• Practical Application of Concepts: Geography isn’t just about memorizing facts and figures. Case studies allow you to practically apply the concepts you’ve learned in the classroom to real-world situations.

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GEOGRAPHY SOURCE-BASED QUESTIONS FOR CLASS IX

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Class 9 | geography 9, 2 comment(s), 28th august 2022,  geography source-based questions with answers from chapter 1.

Geography Source-based questions (SBQ) in Social Science is a new introduction in the question paper by CBSE. What is unique about Geography source-based questions ? While the topic is from the textbook, the questions may not be directly from the paragraph. How can a student perform well if the questions are from outside the textbook? Well, a student needs to apply the following three strategies to attempt Geography source-based questions (SBQ). They are:

Firstly, Read the chapter line by line.

Secondly, Develop an understanding of the topic.

Thirdly, Practice a lot to master s ource-based questions .

India-Size & Location – Chapter 1 For Practice

Geography source-based questions for class IX students

Q1. Geography Source-Based Questions From India – Size & Location

India is a vast country. Lying entirely in the Northern hemisphere. The mainland extends between latitudes 8°4’N and 37°6’N and longitudes 68°7’E and 97°25’E. The Tropic of Cancer (23° 30’N) divides the country into almost two equal parts. To the southeast and southwest of the mainland, lie the Andaman and Nicobar islands and the Lakshadweep islands in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea respectively. Find out the extent of these groups of islands from your atlas. The land mass of India has an area of 3.28 million square km. India’s total area accounts for about 2.4 percent of the total geographical area of the world. India is the seventh largest country in the world note that the latitudinal and longitudinal extent of the mainland is about 30°. Despite this fact, the east-west extent appears to be smaller than the north-south extent.

Read the paragraph carefully and answer the following questions:

i)  What is the Latitudinal extent of India?                         1.

a) 8°4’E and 37°6’W

b) 8°4’N and 37°6’S

c) 8°4’N and 37°6’N

d) 8°4’S and 37°6’S

Ans. c) 8°4’N and 37°6’N

ii) What is the Longitudinal extent of India?                     1.

a) 68°7’E and 97°25’E

b) 68°7’W and 97°25’E

c) 68°7’E and 97°25’W

d) 68°7’N and 97°25’S

Ans. a) 68°7’E and 97°25’E

iii) Why the east-west extent of India appears to be smaller than the north-south extent?                  2.

Ans. The distance between lines of latitude remains the same from the equator to the poles.

But, the distance between the lines of longitudes decreases as we move towards the poles.

India is slightly above the equator.

So, the lines of longitude come nearer and the East-West distance becomes less than the North-South distance.

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Q2.  Topic: India’sLocation and Standard Time Meridian

India is bounded by the young fold mountains in the northwest, north, and northeast. South of about 22° north latitude, it begins to taper and extends towards the Indian Ocean, dividing it into two seas, the Arabian Sea on the west and the Bay of Bengal on its east. Note that the latitudinal and longitudinal extent of the mainland is about 30°. From Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh, there is a time lag of two hours. Hence, time along the Standard Meridian of India passing through Mirzapur (in Uttar Pradesh) is taken as the Indian standard time for the whole country. The latitudinal extent influences the duration of day and night, as one moves from south to north.

i) Name the young fold mountains that bound India from the northwest, north, and northeast.           1.

a) Aravalis

b) Himalayas

c) Karakoram

d) Purvanchal hills.

Ans. b) Himalayas

ii) If the time at the easternmost longitude of India is 11:30 P.M. What will be the time at the westernmost longitude of India?       1.

a) 1:30 A.M.

b) 1: 30 P.M.

c) 9:30 A.M.

d) 9:30 P.M.

Ans) d) 9:30 P.M.

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iii) Which Longitude is considered the Indian Standard Time meridian for India and why?                    2.

Ans) 82°30’E Longitude is considered the Indian Standard Time meridian for India.

This is because India’s Longitudinal extent is 68°7’E and 97°25’E.

It means almost 30 longitudes pass through India.

We know that there is a time difference of 4 minutes between two longitudes.

In such a case time at every place in India will be different and will create a lot of confusion.

Therefore, 82°30’E Longitude which passes through the center of India has been considered the Indian Standard Time meridian for India to avoid such confusion.

Q3. Topic: Source-Based Questions From India and The World

The Indian landmass has a central location between East and West Asia. India is a southward extension of the Asian continent. The trans-Indian Ocean routes , which connect the countries of Europe in the West and the countries of East Asia, provide a strategic central location for India. Note that the Deccan Peninsula protrudes into the Indian Ocean, thus helping India to establish close contact with West Asia, Africa, and Europe from the western coast and with Southeast and East Asia from the eastern coast. No other country has a long coastline on the Indian Ocean as India has and indeed, it is India’s eminent position in the Indian Ocean, which justifies the naming of an Ocean after it.

i) What provides a strategic central location for India?                              1.

Ans. The trans-Indian Ocean routes, which connect the countries of Europe in the West and the countries of East Asia, provide a strategic central location for India.

ii) How did India get benefit from its long coastline?                                  1.

Ans. The Deccan Peninsula protrudes into the Indian Ocean, thus helping India to establish close contact with West Asia, Africa, and Europe from the western coast and with Southeast and East Asia from the eastern coast. No other country has a long coastline on the Indian Ocean.

III) Give two reasons which justify the naming of an Ocean after India.       2.

Ans. Two reasons which justify the naming of an Ocean after India are:

a) India’s eminent position in the Indian Ocean

b) No other country has a long coastline on the Indian Ocean as India has.

PHYSICAL FEATURES OF INDIA – CLASS IX

4. Topic: India and the World

India’s contacts with the World have continued through ages but her relationships through the land routes are much older than her maritime contacts. The various passes across the mountains in the north have provided passages to the ancient travelers, while the oceans restricted such interaction for a long time. These routes have contributed to the exchange of ideas and commodities since ancient times. The ideas of the Upanishads and the Ramayana, the stories of Panchtantra, the Indian numerals, and the decimal system thus could reach many parts of the world. The spices, muslin, and other merchandise were taken from India to different countries. On the other hand, the influence of Greek sculpture, and the architectural styles of domes and minarets from West Asia can be seen in different parts of our country.

i) Do you think the ocean routes helped India to establish close contact with the world during ancient times?                       1.

Ans. No, it is the land routes and the passes across the mountains that helped India to establish close contact with the world during ancient times.

ii) What is India’s contribution to the world?                                                                                                                                                 1.

Ans. India has contributed the ideas of the Upanishads and the Ramayana, the stories of Panchtantra, the Indian numerals, and the decimal system along with spices and muslin to the world.

iii) What India has learned from other countries of the world?                                                                                                                  2.

Ans. a) Greek sculpture, and

b) the architectural styles of domes and minarets.

5. Topic: Source-Based Questions From India’s Neighbours

India occupies an important strategic position in South Asia. India has 28 states and Eight Union Territories India shares its land boundaries with Pakistan and Afghanistan in the northwest, China (Tibet), Nepal and Bhutan in the north, and Myanmar and Bangladesh in the east. Our southern neighbors across the sea consist of the two island countries, namely Sri Lanka and the Maldives . Sri Lanka is separated from India by a narrow channel of sea formed by the Palk Strait and the Gulf of Mannar , while the Maldives Islands are situated to the south of the Lakshadweep Islands.

i) Name a newly formed state and union territory of India?                       1. 

Ans. State – Telangana

Union Territory – Ladakh

ii) Sri Lanka and the Maldives lie in which sea/oceans?                                1.

Ans. Both lie in the Indian Ocean.

iii) What is the old name of Myanmar? Which Indian states share borders with Myanmar?                      2.

Ans. Burma is the old name of Myanmar.

Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram are the Indian states that share borders with Myanmar.

Conclusion: Source-Based Questions From India – Size & Location

Geography source-based questions are not very easy to answer. You need to practice a lot to answer Geography source-based questions. India – size & location is a small chapter but it has many concepts of Geography. Therefore, many types of source-based questions can be asked in this chapter. Solve all the above Geography source-based questions before going to the examination hall. I Hope, these Geography source-based questions will increase your understanding. Finally, It will also help you to easily attempt Geography source-based questions.

Now, would you like to attempt a challenging question?

What is the capital of Myanmar? Do write to me as soon as possible.

All the best.

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