» Geography : CBSE Sample Question Papers

Q1) “India is neither a pigmy nor a giant". Elaborate this statement by giving three suitable examples. (Marks 3)

Q2) Where is the Bhabhar land situated in India? Write its two characteristics. (Marks 3)

Q3) Write three differences between the regions of the first order and the regions of the second order? (Marks 1x3)

Q4) Suggest three measures to check rapid population growth in India. (Marks 1x3)

Q5) State in brief three factors determining the type of rural settlements. (Marks 1x3)

Q6) Why are scheduled castes mainly concentrated in alluvial and coastal plains of India? Give three reasons.

Q7) Draw or trace in your answer book the outline map of Baster Tribal district as given below and show therein the following:

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1. Bailadila iron ore mines
2. Abhujmar Hills
3. Region inhabited by Parja tribal group
4. Region inhabited by Dorla Tribe.

Q8) Explain three factors which are responsible for regional differentiation and diversities in India. (Marks 1x3)

Q9) Study the following graph and answer the questions that follow:-

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Q9.1) What is the work participation rate of females?
Q9.2) What is the work participation rate of males?
Q9.3) What is the combined average rate of participation of males and females?

Q10) Study the table given below and the questions that follow.

Q10.1) In which two decades was the annual growth rate highest?
Q10.2) In which decade was the annual growth rate the lowest? Give one reason based on the table.
Q10.3) In which decade was the death rate lowest? What was its effect on the growth rate in that decade?

Q11) Study the temperature and rainfall data of the four stations as given in the following table and answer the questions that follow:

Q11.1) What is the annual range of temperature at Delhi?
Q11.2) Name the station which receives maximum rainfall during the retreating season.
Q11.3) What is the annual mean temperature at Leh?
Q11.4) Which station receives the higher annual precipitation?

Q12) What is soil erosion? Describe three methods to check soil erosion.

Q13) “The Green Revolution was only the grain revolution". Write two facts one in favour and one against this statement along with a reason for each.

Q14) What changes have been brought about by the Indira Gandhi Canal in Western Rajasthan? Explain any four important points.

Q15) Study the following map of India and answer the questions that follow -

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Q15.1) Name the Industrial regions marked as B and D.
Q15.2) Which major industry has developed in Region A.
Q15.3) Name a famous city located in Region ‘C’.
Q15.4) Name one item, manufactured in region D which is very important for export.

Q16) Why has Punjab the highest density of roads? Explain five factors responsible for the same.

Q17) Describe five favourable conditions for the development of hydal power in India.

Q18) Write three main objectives of National Capital Region plan. Why are these objectives unachieved? Give two reasons.

Q19) In the outline map of India supplied to you mark and label the following at the appropriate location. 19.1) River Damodar
19.2) Capital of Assam
19.3) The state where Green Revolution was started.
19.4) The major part of Gujarat
19.5) Satpura Mountain Range.

Q20) For Blind students only. (In lieu of Q Nos. 7, 9, 15 and 19.)
Q20.1) Name:
Q20.1a) The mineral for which Bailadila mines are famous.
Q20.1b) Particular trade in which Parja Tribal people are skilled.
Q20.1c) The Tribe that inhabits Abhujmar Hills.
Q20.2)
Q20.2a) Define Participation Rate.
Q20.2b) Why is participation rate of males more than that of females in India? Give one reason.
Q20.2c) What is the participation rate of females in India?
Q20.3)
Q20.3a) What is an industrial complex?
Q20.3b) Why is Mumbai - Pune Industrial Complex so developed? Give one reason.
Q20.3c) Which industrial complex of India is famous for Jute Production.
Q20.3d) Name one major port famous for exporting cotton textiles.
Q20.4)
Q20.4a) Which river is called “The Ruhr of India"?
Q20.4b) What is the capital of Assam?
Q20.4c) Name the state where the Green Revolution was started.
Q20.4d) Name one port of Gujarat.
Q20.4e) Name the mountain ranges that lie between two rivers of the plateau region.

Q1) Give three points of distinction between a Gorge and a Rift valley by giving suitable examples from India. (Marks 3)

Q2) ‘ The western part of Rajasthan remains almost dry during the South-West Monsoon Season’. Give three important reasons in support of this statement. (Marks 3)

Q3) Which state is the leading producer of cotton in India? Mention four geographical conditions necessary for the production of cotton. (Marks 1+2=3)

Q4) What is meant by an economic region? Why is the formation of economic regions called a dynamic process? Give two important reasons. (Marks 1+2=3)

Q5) Explain three differences between main worker and marginal worker. (Marks 3x1=3)

Q6) Why is Damodar Valley Project called a multipurpose project? Explain three important reasons with suitable examples. (Marks 3x1=3)

Q7) Divide the Bastar Tribal Block into five physiographic regions and describe briefly any one of them. (Marks 21/2+1/2=3)

Q8) Study the table given below and name the two states
(i) one which has the highest percentage of male population in the age group of 15-29 years.
(ii) the other having the highest percentage of female population in the age group of 60 years and above. Compare these figures with those of India as a whole and draw appropriate conclusions. (Marks 1/2+1/2+2=3)

India - Age Structure Of Population Age Groups

Q9) Keeping the given below outline map as the base draw a sketch map of National Capital Region in your answer-book and show therein, the following towns: (Marks 1+2=3)
9.1) Meerut
9.2) Palwal
9.3) Gohana
9.4) Ramgarh

Q10) Name serially the six geographical features marked in the given map with numbers 1 to 6 in your answer - book? (Marks 6x1/2=3)

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Q11) Which one of the given three-graphs - A, B and C, depicts the climatic data of Delhi? Give one reason each with reference to (i) temperature, and its range, (ii) amount of rainfall and (iii) rainfall regime in support of your answer in selecting the graph. (Marks 1+3=4)

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Q12) What is meant by ‘Regions of Second Order’? Describe three main characteristics of the Himachal and Kumaon region. (Marks 1+3=4)

Q13) Name the three types of rural settlements found in India. Discuss two major characteristics of each type. (Marks 1+3=4)

Q14) Distinguish between ferrous and non-ferrous minerals by giving suitable examples. Let your answer contain four points each? (Marks 4x1=4)

Q15) “The triple transport system plays an important role in strengthening the social, political and economic unity of India.” Elaborate all the four elements in this question by giving a suitable example of each. (Marks 4x1=4)

Q16) What are the factors responsible for the social unity in India ? Explain any five with suitable examples. (Marks 5x1=5)

Q17) Explain four important factors responsible for the development of the Bihar - Bengal industrial cluster. Describe the location and extent of this cluster. (Marks 4+1=5)

Q18) Explain five main non-geographical factors influencing the location of industries by giving suitable examples from the Indian industries.

Q19) On the outline map of India is provided to you, locate and label the following: (Marks 5x1=5)
19.1) A major river, originating from Mansarover region and flowing towards west.
19.2) An area of moist tropical evergreen vegetation in peninsular India.
19.3) Telugu speaking state
19.4) The first nuclear power station set-up in India.
19.5) The largest oil refinery in India.

Q20) For Blind Students only (In lieu of Q. Nos. 9, 10, 11 and 19) Explain the following topics in about 100 words each :(Marks 5x3=15)
20.1) The Malwa Plateau
20.2) Onset of monsoons
20.3) Retreating monsoon season
20.4) East Himalayan agro climatic region
20.5) Planning region

Q1) Name the six major racial group from which the population of the Indian sub continent has been derived.

Q2) Define settlement pattern. Name the two components which basically define a settlement pattern.

Q3) “The seas surrounding the shores of India have played a vital role in determining the nature of interaction of the Indian people with those of the surrounding regions.” Explain the above statement by giving them supportive arguments.

Q4) Where are the Moist Tropical Evergreen forests found in India? Explain one way in which this vegetarian is similar to the equatorial forests, and one way in which it is dissimilar to it.

Q5) “The centripetal and centrifugal forces are responsible for producing a balance of Unity in Diversity in the Indian polity.” Explain the above statement by giving these suitable examples.

Q6) Why is greater attention being paid to the uplift of the scheduled caste population in India. Discuss the distribution pattern of Schedule Caste population with reference to two state having (a) high (b) low concentration.

Q7) Study carefully the table given below and then answer the following questions:-

y is the total number of workers more in the rural areas than in urban areas?
Q7.2) Why is the number of female workers less than that of the male workers? Would it be right to say that the working population in India is male dominated?
Q7.3) Who are marginal workers? Why is their number so small as compared with the main workers?