Q 1 – ‘Vellum’ is
(a) Printing on palm leaves
(b) Printing on paper
(c) A parchment made from the skin of animals
(d) Printing on cloth
(c) A parchment made from the skin of animals
Q 2 – In which of the following States is Narora Nuclear Power Plant located ?
(a) Karnataka
(b) Kerala
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Uttar Pradesh
Q 3 – In which of the following States is Kalpakkam Nuclear Power Plant located?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Odisha
(c) Kerala
(d) Tamil Nadu
(d) Tamil Nadu
Q 4 – Which one of the following is a private sector industry ?
(a) BHEL
b) TISCO
(c) OIL
(d) SAIL
(b) TISCO
Q 5 – Choose the correctly matched pair from the following :
(a) Kalol Oil-fields – Gujarat
(b) Bauxite Mines – Maharashtra
(c) Chandrapur Thermal Power Plant – Odisha
(d) Mayurbhanj Iron Ore Mines –Jharkhand
The correctly matched pairs from the above options are:
A) Kalol oil fields – Gujarat
B) Bauxite mines – Maharashtra
These two are correct pairs.
- Kalol oil fields located in Panchamahal District in Gujarat, India.
- It is very popular in its oil fields. It has one lake. So many industries are located here like Panchamahal steel, CEAT Tyers, Sintex industries, etc.
- Bauxite mines are located in Kolhapur, Raigad, Satara, Ratnagiri, Thane, Sangli in Maharashtra.
Q 6 – Examine the significance of pipeline as a means of transportation in the country.
Role of Pipelines in Economy
In the past,these were used to transport water to cities and industries. Now, these are used for transporting crude oil, petroleum products and natural gas from oil and natural gas fields to refineries, fertilizer factories and big thermal power plants.
Q 7 – Which is the oldest artificial sea port of India?
Chennai port is the oldest artificial sea port of India.
Q 8 – Describe any three institutional reforms taken by the Indian Government in the field of agriculture.
Institutional Reforms :
(i) Government abolished the Zamindari system followed with consolidation of small land holdings.
(ii) Widespread use of radio and television for providing knowledge to farmers in new and improved techniques and special weather bulletins have been introduced.
(iii) Crop insurance to protect the farmers against loses by natural and man-made calamities.
(iv) Availability of capital or investment through banks and cooperative societies.
(v) Minimum support price for various crops ensures minimum price for the crop grown by the farmers.
(vi) Kisan Credit Card (KCC) and Personal Accident Insurance Scheme (PAIS) are some schemes introduced by the government for the benefit of farmers.
Q 9 – Classify industries on the basis of raw materials.
(i) Agro Based Industries
These industries use plant and animal based products as their raw materials.
Example: Food Processing, Vegetable Oil, Cotton Textile, Dairy Products, etc
(ii) Mineral Based Industries
These are the industries that use mineral ores as their raw materials.Iron made from iron ore is the product of mineral based industry. Cement,Machine Tools, etc. are the other examples of mineral based industries.
(iii) Marine Based Industries
These industries use products from the sea and oceans as raw materials.
Example: Processed Sea Food, Fish Oil manufacturing units etc.
(iv) Forest Based Industries
These industries use forest products as their raw materials.
Example: Pulp & Paper, Furniture and Some Pharmaceuticals industries, etc.
Q 10 – Examine the factors which facilitate globalization in India.
Rapid improvement in transportation and communication technology and the liberalisation of trade restrictions and foreign investment have been the major factors that has enabled the globalisation process.
Q 11 – Study the given flowchart and answer the questions that follow :
Q 12 – Which is the basic material required for garment manufacturing ?
Fabric is the basic raw material for garment manufacturing. The the quality of fabric not only influences the quality of the garment but also affects the smoothness of the production process.
Q 13 – Give one example of value addition in the textile industry.
Raising: Soft and Supple handle is one of those efficient tools which had done wonders in elaborating the definitions of value added requirements for fabric. Therefore, raising involves lifting up of fibres to a considerable height so that there may be no disturbance in fabric construction.
Q 14 – Explain the major concerns of Jute Textile industry.
World market rivalry:- India’s jute industry is facing stiff competition from countries such as Bangladesh, Thailand, Brazil, Egypt, etc., which sell very cheap jute products. Competition from substitutes:- Jute products have been replaced by products made from synthetic fibres.
Q 15 – Describe any three major problems faced by the Jute industry in India.
The jute textile industry, particularly in West Bengal, is one of the major industries in Eastern India. Jute funds about 40 farm families from Lakh and provides direct jobs in the tertiary sector to 2.6 Lakh Industrial Workers and 1.4 Lakh.
Three issues faced by India’s jute textile industry are:-
- World market rivalry:- India’s jute industry is facing stiff competition from countries such as Bangladesh, Thailand, Brazil, Egypt, etc., which sell very cheap jute products.
- Competition from substitutes:- Jute products have been replaced by products made from synthetic fibres. Hemp and plastic bags, for instance, have hit the jute industry in India hard.
- Outdated machinery:- Outdated machinery is used to outfit much of the jute industry. This not only results in high production costs, but also contributes to low productivity.
The British East India Company, which was the first jute trader, was assigned to the jute industry in India from the 17th to 20th centuries. At Rishira, which is about 20 km north of Calcutta, the first jute mill/factory in India was built in 1854.
Q 16 – Describe any three main of Rabi crop season.’
The three main features of Rabi crop are:
- Rabi crops are sown in winter from October to December and harvested in summer from April to June.
- Wheat, barley, peas, grams, and mustard are examples of Rabi crop.
- During the winter months, the precipitation from western cyclone helps in the success of these crops.
Q 17 – Consequences of environmental degradation do not respect national or state boundaries.” justify the statement.
Consequences of environmental degradation do not respect national or state boundaries, this issue is no longer a regional or national issue and our future is linked together. Sustainability of development is essential for all mankind and it is our common responsibility to save the environment. These days it is a matter of discussion among different countries of the world. Global warming, acid rain, etc., are not to be controlled by one nation. It is a global matter of thinking and finding the solutions.
Q 18 – How can the industrial pollution of fresh water be reduced ? Explain various ways.
Control of industrial pollution of fresh water:
- Minimizing the use of water for processing by reusing.
- Harvesting of rain water to meet water requirement.
- Treating hot water and effluents before releasing them in rivers and ponds.
- Regulation of use of ground water by industries.
- Installing water treatment plants at the industrial sites for recycling.
Q 19 – Name the two major beverage crops grown in India. Describe their growing areas.
Tea and coffee are the two major beverage crops that are grown in India. tea is grown in the hill slopes of Nilgiris in southern parts of India.
It is also grown in Sikkim, and also in major parts of Dooars and Darjeeling owing to the quality of the slope of the soil.
Coffee plantations are quite common in Nilgiris, in Munnar in Kerala and also in major parts of Karntaka and South India die to the quality of the hilly soil.
Q 20 – ‘‘Crude oil reserves are limited all over the world. If people continue to extract it at the present rate, the reserves would last only 35 – 40 years more.’’ Explain any three ways to solve this problem.
The three ways of solving this problem are:
- Judicial usage of crude oil can help in reduction of its rate of depletion.
Avoid unnecessary usage of vehicles and try to walk instead for short distances.
- Try finding alternatives to crude oil such as renewable sources of energy like wind energy, hydropower,etc.
- Avoid using plastics and try using reusable cloth materials since plastics are made from oil.
Q 21 – How has Tamil Nadu solved the problem of acute shortage of water ?
Tamil Nadu is the first and the only state in India which has made roof top rainwater harvesting structure compulsory to all the houses across the state. There are legal provisions to punish the defaulters.
Q 22 – Explain the importance of National Highways in India.
National Highways link extreme parts of the country.
ii. These are the primary road systems and are laid and maintained by the Central Public Works Department (CPWD).
iii. National highways link state capitals, major cities, and important ports.
Q 23 – Read the following table and answer the questions that follow :
The Indian Railway network
Gauge in metres | Route | Running | Total |
Broad Gauge (1.676) | 63,491 | 89,521 | 1,17,560 |
Total | 68,442 | 94,735 | 1,23,236 |
Q 24 – Which gauge covers maximum of track length in hilly areas in India ?
Q 25 – Which gauge has the highest length in India ?
Q 26 – Fill in the blank :
a) ________ industry is used for manufacturing aircraft, utensils and wires.
b) Gobar gas plants’ provide twin benefits to the farmers in the form of ____________ and ____________.
a) Aluminium Smelting
b) energy and improved quality of manure
Q 27 – Choose the correct option from columns A and B.
A | B |
(a) Chandrapur thermal power plant | (i) Odisha |
(b) Mayurbhanj iron ore mines | (ii) Amarkantak |
(c) Kalol oil fields | (iii) Gujarat |
(d) Bauxite mines | (iv) Jharkhand |
A | B |
(a) Chandrapur thermal power plant | (iv) Jharkhand |
(b) Mayurbhanj iron ore mines | (i) Odisha |
(c) Kalol oil fields | (iii) Gujarat |
(d) Bauxite mines | (ii) Amarkantak |
Q 28 – Read the case given below carefully and answer the questions that follow :
National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) shows the way
NTPC is a major power providing corporation in India. It has ISO certification for EMS (Environment Management System) 14001. The corporation has a proactive approach for preserving the natural environment and resources like water, oil, gas and fuels in places where it is setting up power plants.
This has been possible through :
(a) Optimum utilisation of equipment adopting latest techniques and upgrading existing equipment.
(b) Minimising waste generation by maximising ash utilisation.
(c) Providing green belts for nurturing ecological balance and
addressing the question of special purpose vehicles for afforestation.
(d) Reducing environmental pollution through ash pond management, ash water recycling system and liquid waste management.
(e) Ecological monitoring, reviews and online database management for all its power stations.
(1) Define the term ‘sustainable development.’
(2) What is the idea behind ISO certification ? 1
(3) Examine the proactive approach of National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC).
Q 29 – On the given political outline map of India, identify the place marked as A with the help of the following information and write its correct name on the line marked near it.
(i) The place where Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place.
(ii) On the same given map of India, locate and label the following :
(a) (I) Singrauli Thermal Plant
Or
(II) Mumbai Software Technology Park
(b) Kolkata (Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose) International Airport
Q 30 – On the given outline political map of India, identify the place marked as (A) with the help of following information and write its correct name on the line marked near it.
(A) The Place where National Congress session was held in September 1920.
On the same given map of India locate and label the following with appropriate symbols.
(i) (a) Tarapur – Nuclear power plant
Or
(b) kalpakkam – Nuclear power plant
(ii) Hyderabad – Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Q 31 – On the given outline political Map of India, identify the place marked a ‘A’ the help of following information and write its correct name on the line marked near it :
(A) The place where Indian National congress session was held in September, 1920.
On the same given Map of India, locate and label the following :
(a) Ramagundam Thermal Plant
Or
(b) Pune software Technology Park.
II.Chennai (Meenambakam) International Airport.
Q 32 – Two places ‘A’ and ‘B’ are marked on the given political outline map of India (on page 19). Identify these places with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines marked near them :
(a) The place where Gandhiji violated the salt law.
(b) The place where the Indian National Congress Session was held.
Locate and label any four of the following with appropriate symbols on the same given political outline map of India :
(i) Hirakud — Dam
(ii) Kanpur — Coton Textile Industrial Centre
(iii) Kandla — Sea-port
(iv) Salem — Iron and Steel Plant
(v) Amritsar (Raja Sansi) — International Airport
(vi) Hyderabad — Software Technology Park
Q 33 – Two features ‘A’ and ‘B’ are marked on the given political outline map of India. Identify these features with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines marked near them.
(a) The place where the Indian National Congress Session was held.
(b) The place where the movement of Indigo planters was started.
Locate and label any four of the following with appropriate symbols on the same given political outline map of India.
i) Sardar Sarovar | Dam |
(ii) Bhilai | Iron and Steel Plant |
(iii) Pune | Software Technology Park |
(iv) Kochi | Major Sea Port |
(v) Indore | Cotton Textile Industry |
(vi) Naraura | Nuclear Power Plant |
Q 34 – Two features ‘a’ and ‘b’ are marked on the given political outline map of India Identify these features with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines marked near them :
(a) The place where the Indian National Congress Session was held
(b) The place from where Gandhiji organized Satyagraha in favour of Indigo planters.
Locate and label any three of the following with appropriate symbols on the same given political outline map of India :
(a) Tarapur – Nuclear Power Plant
(b) Tungabhadra – Dam
(c) Mohali – Software Technology Park
(d) Kandla – Major Sea Port
(e) Durgapur – Iron and Steel Plant
The following questions are for the Visually Impaired Candidates only,. Attempt any five questions :
- Name the place related to the calling off of the Non-Cooperation Movement
- Where was the Indian National Congress formed ?
- In which State did Jallianwala Bagh incident happen ?
- In which State is Tarapur Nuclear Power Plant situated ?
- Name the State where Mohali Software Technology Park is situated
- Name the State where Durgapur Iron and Steel Plant is located.
- On which coast of India is Kandla Sea Port located ?