GEOGRAPHY JULY 2017 SSC

Geography Economics July 2017.

Q. 1. A. Complete the following statements by choosing the appropriate alternatives from those given in the brackets and rewrite the sentences in your answer book.: [3]

1. Area wise ____________ is the largest state. (Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan)

2. Garhjat hills occupy the north - western part of ______________ state. (Maharashtra, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh)

3. The highest peak in the Western Ghats is ___________ (Annaimudi, Dodabetta, Annamalai, K-2)

B. Match the items in Column ‘A’ with those in the Column ‘B’ :

Column ‘A’ Column ‘B’

(1) Ujjain (a) Centre of urdu language in the Deccan.

(2) Amritsar (b) Ancient cultural capital of Malwa region.

(3) Hyderabad (c) Hill Station

(d) The holiest of Sikh Shrines.

Q. 2. A. Give geographical reasons for the following statements . (Any two) [4]

1. Agriculture is the main occupation in the Ganga Plains.

2. Punjab region is affected by Salinity.

3. Plantation agriculture is mainly confined to the southern part of the Western Ghats.

4. Lakshadweep is known as a tourist attraction.

Q. 2. B. Write short notes on (any two) : [4]

(1) Water Frontier of India

(2) Origin of Himalayas.

(3) Natural Hazards and Environmental problems of Deccan Plateau.

Q. 3. A. Draw a Divided Rectangle Diagram for the following data.  [2]

Agriculture Production (Kharif) in million tonnes. (2010 - 2011)

Crops	Percentage
Rice	43
Coarse Cereals	20
Pulses	08
Oil Seeds	14
Cotton	15
Total	100

Q. 3. B, Observe the following diagram and answer the questions given below it. (Any two) [2]  

QUESTIONS:

1. Name the important sub - plateaus in the Peninsular (Deccan) Plateau.

Ans. Maharashtra Plateau, Karnataka Plateau and Telangana Plateau.

2. Name the main east flowing rivers on the Peninsular (Deccan) Plateau.

Ans. River Godavari, River Krishna and River Cauvery.

3. Name the tributary of Godavari River.

Ans. River Manjara and River Indravati.

4. Name the hill to the Southern Peninsular (Deccan) Plateau.

Ans. Nilgiri hills and Shevroy hills.

(C) Mark the following in the outline map of India supplied to you. Write the names. Give Index (any two) : [2]

1. Lowest point below sea level.

2. Chandigarh

3. Chota Nagpur Plateau

4. Aravalli Hills.

Q. 4. Answer the following questions in detail. (Any two) . [8]

1. Give the details about the rivers of the Himalayas.

2. Why has the wool industry developed in Rajasthan?

3. What are the factors that make the Western Ghats and the Western Coast the favoured destination of tourists?

Q. 5. Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct alternatives from those given in the brackets. [2]

1. Productive activities are mainly classified into __________ sectors. (one, two, three)

2. The main motive of producers is to maximise profit in _________ economy. (Socialist, capitalist, mixed. )

Q. 6. Answer the following questions in one or two sentences each (any three) [6]

1. Explain labour intensive technique.

2. How does inflation affect moral values?

3. Write any two direct measures to control inflation.

4. Who are excluded from the benefit of Public Distribution System?

5. What is meant by food adulteration?

Q. 7. Answer any one of the following questions in five or six sentences: [4]

1. Write any four factors responsible for increase in demand for goods and services.

2. Explain the rights of consumers.