Q1
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Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements carefully and choose the correct option.
Assertion (A) : Industries based on cheap, bulky and weight-losing material are located close to the sources of raw materials.
Reason (R) : It is followed to reduce the cost of products.
- A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- C. (A) is incorrect, but (R) is correct.
- D. (A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect.
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Q2
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The correct option.
I. Generally gathering is practised in the regions with harsh climatic conditions.
II. In modern times, some gathering is market-oriented.
III. Denmark is a classical example of gathering activities.
IV. Gathering is practised mostly by primitive societies.
- A. I, II and IV are correct.
- B. I, II and III are correct.
- C. II, III and IV are correct.
- D. I, III and IV are correct.
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Q5
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The ports specialised in bulk cargo are called :
- A. Inland Ports
- B. Industrial Ports
- C. Out Ports
- D. Comprehensive Ports
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Q6
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Arrange the following states from the highest to the lowest order according to their production of
- A. III, II, I, IV
- B. IV, I, III, II
- C. I, II, III, IV
- D. III, IV, II, I
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Q6
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Arrange the following states from the highest to the lowest order according to their production of Bauxite and choose the correct option.
I. Odisha
II. Gujarat
III. Chhattisgarh
IV. Madhya Pradesh
- A. III, II, I, IV
- B. IV, I, III, II
- C. I, II, III, IV
- D. III, IV, II, I
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Q7
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Choose the correct group of states utilizing their groundwater resource moderately.
- A. Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan
- B. Chhattisgarh, Kerala, Punjab
- C. Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar
- D. Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand
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Q8
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which one of the following ranges of the Himalayas ?
- A. Pir Panjal
- B. Karakoram
- C. Zaskar
- D. Ladakh
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Q9
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Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements carefully and choose the correct option.
Assertion (A) : International trade is mutually beneficial to nations.
Reason (R) : It helps in getting the needed items from other countries.
- A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- C. (A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect.
- D. (A) is incorrect, but (R) is correct.
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Q10
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Which one of the following is the main polluter of Yamuna water in Delhi ?
- A. Flood water spreading
- B. Dumping of domestic waste
- C. Use of pesticides
- D. Use of fertilizers
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Q11
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Identify the correct set of water-borne diseases.
- A. Asthma, Headache and Diarrhoea
- B. Hepatitis, Asthma and Blood pressure
- C. Intestinal worms, Headache and Blood pressure
- D. Hepatitis, Diarrhoea and Intestinal worms
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Q12
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Read the following factors of population migration in India from rural to urban areas carefully and choose the correct option of push factors.
I. Unemployment
II. Job opportunities
III. Economic backwardness
IV. Lack of medical facilities
- A. Only I, II and III are correct.
- B. Only I, II and IV are correct.
- C. Only II, III and IV are correct.
- D. Only I, III and IV are correct.
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Q13
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The pressure on agricultural land increases not only due to the limited availability, but also by deterioration of. In the context of this statement read the following reasons carefully and choose the correct option.
I. Soil erosion and waterlogging.
II. Salinisation and alkalinisation of soil.
III. Rich land fertility and multiple cropping.
IV. Decline in land productivity.
- A. Only I, II and III are correct.
- B. Only I, II and IV are correct.
- C. Only I, III and IV are correct.
- D. Only II, III and IV are correct.
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Q14
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Choose an objective of the Namami Gange Programme from the following :
- A. To monitor industrial effluents
- B. To develop the network of canals
- C. To construct dams for water management
- D. G
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Human Development Index (2021) S.No. HDI Value (2021) 1. Israel 0.919 2. Mexico 0.758 3. Switzerland 0.962 4. Singapore 0.939 5. Cuba 0.764 6. Austria 0.916 7. Germany 0.942 8. Chile 0.855
Q15
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Study the following table carefully and answer the questions from 15 to 17:
Human Development Index (2021)
S.No.
HDI Value (2021)
1. Israel 0.919
2. Mexico 0.758
3. Switzerland 0.962
4. Singapore 0.939
5. Cuba 0.764
6. Austria 0.916
7. Germany 0.942
8. Chile 0.855
The maximum number of countries given in the table belong to which one of the following continents ?
- A. North America
- B. South America
- C. Europe
- D. Asia
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Q15
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The maximum number of countries given in the table belong to which one of the following continents?
- A. North America
- B. South America
- C. Europe
- D. Asia
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Q16
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Arrange the following countries from low to high order of Human Development Index value and choose the correct option.
I. Singapore II. Germany
III. Mexico IV. Israel
Options:
- A. III, IV, II, I
- B. III, IV, I, II
- C. IV, III, I, II
- D. IV, III, II, I
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Q17
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Choose the correctly matched pair.
(Countries) (Continents)
- A. Austria — Europe
- B. Cuba — Africa
- C. Chile — Asia
- D. Mexico — South America
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There are many professionals who provide their services against payment of their fee. Thus, all types of services are special skills provided in exchange of payments. Health, education, law, governance and recreation, etc., require professional skills. These services require other theoretical knowledge and practical training. Tertiary activities are related to the service sector. Manpower is an important component of the service sector as most of the tertiary activities are performed by skilled labour, professionally trained experts and consultants. In the initial stages of economic development, larger proportion of people worked in the primary sector. In a developed economy, the majority of workers get employment in tertiary activity and a moderate proportion is employed in the secondary sector.
Q18
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How can a person avail services of a professional ?
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Q19
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Explain any one difference between secondary and tertiary sectors.
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Q19
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Study the given map carefully and answer the questions that follow:
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Q20
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Describe any one example of the relationship between primary and secondary sectors.
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Q20
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(a) Examine the concept of naturalisation of humans.
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(b) Examine the humanistic approach of human geography.
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Q20
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Examine the concept of naturalisation of humans.
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Q20
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Examine the humanistic approach of human geography.
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Q21
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Explain the importance of international trade in modern times.
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Q22
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Mention the names of the terminal stations of the given railway line.
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Q23
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Mention the names of the oceans lying in the East and West directions of this railway line.
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India Trends of Urbanisation Year Number of Towns/UAs Urban Population (in Thousands) % of Total Population Decennial Growth (%) 1931 2,072 33,456.0 11.99 19.12 1941 2,250 44,153.3 13.86 31.97 1951 2,843 62,443.7 17.29 41.42 1961 2,365 78,936.6 17.97 26.41 1971 2,590 1,09,114 19.91 38.23 1981 3,378 1,59,463 23.34 46.14 1991 4,689 2,17,611 25.71 36.47 2001 5,161 2,85,355 27.78 31.13
Q23
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Describe the decennial growth of urbanisation.
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Q24
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Explain the economic importance of this railway line.
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Q24
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Analyse any five factors influencing the distribution of world population.
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Q25
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Describe any three characteristics of Trans-Canadian Railways.
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Q26
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How does personal communication system enable the user to establish direct contact with the world of knowledge and information ? Analyse.
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Q26
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Analyse the changing pattern of imports in India.
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Q27
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Explain four characteristics of common property resources in India.
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Q27
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Distinguish between irrigated and rainfed agriculture in India with examples.
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Q28
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Mention the increase in number of towns/UAs in 1991 in comparison to 1941.
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Q28
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Discuss the statement with examples.
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Explain the statement with examples.
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Q29
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In which decade is the minimum increase in the percentage of urban population recorded ?
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Q29
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Name the area of nomadic herding in Southern Africa.
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Name a major sea port located in South-eastern part of Australia.
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Name an area of extensive commercial grain farming of South America.
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Q29
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Name the major international airport of Japan.
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Name the terminal station of the western end of Trans-Siberian Railway.
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Q30
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Name the state leading in the production of rice.
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Q30
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Name the place where an oil refinery is located in Uttar Pradesh.
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Q30
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Name the sea port situated at the head of Vembanad Kayal.
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Q30
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Name the place where important bauxite mines are located in southern Odisha.
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Q30
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Name the place where important iron ore mines are located in southern Chhattisgarh.
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