JPV DAV PUBLIC SCHOOL-KATNI

Annual Examination 2023-24

XI – GEOGRAPHY
TIME – 3 Hrs. Max Marks – 70
Section – A
I. Multiple choice questions (any I7) (1x17=17)
1. Which of the following longitudinal extent is relevant for the extent of India’s
area
a) 8°4’E to 37°6’E c) 68°7’E to 97°25’ E
b) 63°4’E to 82°7’E d) 97°4’E to 107°8’E
2. The difference between two longitude decreases towards the polls because
a) Longitudes are longer c) Longitudes converge
b) Longitudes are closer d) Longitudes are parallel
3. The climatology branch of physical geography has interface with
a) Meteorology c) Hydrology
b) Geology d) Pedology
4. Zojila Pass lies in which mountain range of Himalayas
a) Per Panjal c) Great Himalayas
b) Zaskar d) Ladakh
5. Western most river of India is:
a) Ravi c) Satluj
b) Beas d) Indus
6. The flow of water through well-defined channel is:
a) Catchment c) Drainage
b) Watershed d) River basin
7. Match and select the code:
Column I Column II
1. Mercury A. Outer planet
2. Uranus B. Dwarf planet
3. Pluto C. Earth’s satellite
 4. Moon D. Terrestrial planet
b) Ridge d) Subduction zone
c) Rift e) Upliftment zone
a) 1-A , 2-D, 3-B , 4-C
10.Assertion (A) : Time is an important factor in soil formation.
b) 1-D , 2-A, 3-B , 4-C
Reason (R) : Length of time of soil formation process determined maturation
c) 1-A , 2-D, 3-C , 4- B
of soil and projile development.
d) 1-D, 2-A , 3-C, 4-B
a) Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A.
8. The mega ocean was called:
b) Both and R are true but R not the correct explanation of A.
a) Pangaea
c) A is true, but R is false
b) Laurasia
d) A is false, but R is true.
c) Panthalassa
11.A deep valley characterized by steep hike side slopes is known as:
d) Gondwana land
9. a)
WhenU –the crustvalley
shaped of Earth is destroyed, the plate
c)dives
Blindinto the other. The point
Valley
where
b) sinking of a plate occurs is known as: d) Canyon
Gorge
a)
12.The temperature increases, with altitude in which of the following layers
a) Mesosphere c) Troposphere
b) Stratosphere d) All of the above

13.__________contributes to the stability and instability in the air.

a) Dust particles
b) Watch your vapor
c) Gas is
d) Find soil.
14.Match list I with list II and select the correct answer using the codes given
below:
List I List II
A. Water storage in oceans 1. Evaporation , Evapotranspiration,
sublimation.
B. Water in the atmosphere 2. Condensation, precipitation
C. Water storage in ice / snow 3. Snowmelt runoff to streams
D. Surface runoff 4. Stream flow freshwater storage
infiteration
Codes:
A B C D
a) 1 2 3 4
b) 2 3 4 1
 c) 3 2 1 4
d) 4 3 2 1
15.Which of the following is correct about ITCZ
a) Low pressure zone located at equator
b) Zone of convergence of westerlies and trade wind
c) In winter ITCZ is located around 20°N – 25°N
d) All of these
16.Which was the first Biosphere reserve to be established in India
a) Nilgiri Biosphere reserves
b) Nanda - Devi Biosphere reserves
c) Sundarbans Biosphere Reserves
d) Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserves
17.Match
List I List II
(Project/Policy) (Year)
A. Forest policy 1. 1973
B. Wildlife act 2. 1952
C. Project tiger 3. 1992
D. Project elephant 4. 1972
Codes:
A B C D
a) 1 2 3 4
b) 3 1 2 4
c) 2 4 1 3
d) 2 1 4 3
18.Who introduced the approach of wandering staff regarding origin of birth
a) Immanuel Kant
b) Chamberlain and Moulton
c) Laplace
d) Ott Schmidt and Carl Weizascar

Section – B
II. Case based questions: (4x2=8)
19. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
On the basis of the location and active geomorphological processes, it can be
broadly divided into two:
(i) The Western coastal plains.
(ii) The Eastern coastal plains.
The Western coastal plains are an example of submerged coastal plain. It is
believed that the city of Dwaraka which was once a part of the Indian mainland
situated along the West coast is submerged under water. Because of this
submergence it is a narrow belt and provides natural conditions for the
development of ports and harbours. Kandla, Mazagaon, JLN port Navha Sheva,
Marmagao, Mangalore, Cochin, etc. are some of the important natural ports located
along the West coast. Extending from the Gujarat coast in the North to the Kerala
coast in the South, the Western coast may be divided into following divisions-the
Kachchh and Kathiawar coast in Gujarat, Konkan coast in Maharashtra, Goan
coast and Malabar coast in Karnataka and Kerala respectively. The Western coastal
plains are narrow in the middle and get broader towards North and South. The
rivers flowing through this coastal plain do not form any delta.

The Malabar coast has got certain distinguishing features in the form of 'Kayals'
(backwaters), which are used for fishing, inland navigation and also due to its
special attraction for tourists. Every year the famous Nehru Trophy Vallamkali
(boat race) is held in Punnamada Kayal in Kerala. As compared to the western
coastal plain, the Eastern coastal plain is broader and is an example of an emergent
coast. There are well developed deltas here, formed by the rivers flowing Eastward
in to the Bay of Bengal.

These include the deltas of the Mahanadi, the Godavari, the Krishna and the
Kaveri. Because of its emergent nature, it has less number of ports and harbours.
The continental shelf extends up to 500 km into the sea, which makes it difficult
for the development of good ports and harbours.

i. The Kayals mainly comprise of which of the following?

a) Fresh water c) Alluvial soil
b) Saline water d) Waterfalls
ii. Which of the following region is a part of the West coast of India?
a) Malabar coast c) Kathiawar coast
b) Goan coast d) All of these
iii. Why is it difficult to construct natural ports on the East coast?
 a) Harsh climate c) Wider continental shelf
b) Emergence of cyclones d) All of the above
iv. What is the most important reason that ports can be constructed easily on
the West coast of India?
a) Good Monsoon c) Submergent coast
b) High tide d) Broader shelf

20.Read the following table given below and answer the questions that follow.

The Solar System

Mercury Venus Earth Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune
Distance * 0.387 0.723 1.000 1.524 5.203 9.539 19.182 30.058
Density @ 5.44 5.245 5.517 3.945 1.33 0.70 1.17 1.66
Radius # 0.388 0. 949 1.000 0.533 11.19 9.460 4.11 3. 88
Satellites 0 0 1 2 About 53 About 53 About 27 13

i. Which of the following planets has the lowest density?

a) Saturn c) Mars
b) Mercury d) Earth
ii. Which among the following is a terrestrial Planet?
a) Jupiter c) Saturn
b) Uranus d) Mars
iii. The Atmosphere of Jovian planets consists of which of the following gases?
a) Oxygen c) Helium
b) Hydrogen d) Both (b) and (c)
iv. Which of the following planets has no natural moon and spins opposite on its
axis?
a) Mercury c) Jupiter
b) Venus d) Uranus

Section – C
III. Answer the following in brief: (any 5) (3x5=15)
21.Explain the spatial temperature variations in India?
 OR
Explain the role of westerly and easterly jet streams in the climate of India?
22.What were the main objectives of Project Tiger? How it has contributed to the
protection of tiger?
23.How should we contribute in conservation of forest and wildlife? Suggest ways
to control the exploitation of the wildlife and forest.
24.What was the forces suggested Wegener for the movement of the continents?
25.Differentiate between stalactites and stalagmites.

Section – D
IV. Answer the following in explanatory form: (5x4=20)
26.What are the causes of currents?
27.Explain heat budget of the Earth with diagram.
28.Do you think that physical barrier is a hindrance in interaction with our
neighboring countries in modern times? Give some examples how we have
overcome these difficulties in the present day.
29.On the basis of mode of origin, nature and characteristics, the Indian drainage
system is clarified into how many groups? Discuss.
OR
Why are river considered as the lifeline of ‘Indian economy’?

Section – E
V. Map work: (2x5=10)
30. Identify the following feature marked on map (5)
31.On the political map of India locate and label the following : (any 5) (5)
1. The country having the longest border with India
2. This that divides India and Sri Lanka.
3. Coramandal Coast
4. Indus
5. Do a heavy rainfall
6. Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve
7. Gulf of Manar biosphere reserve.

Q30
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