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Q1.<\/strong> (a) On the outline map of India provided to you, mark the location of all of the following. Write in your QCA Booklet the significance of these locations, whether physical\/ commercial\/ economic\/ ecologicall environmental\/ cultural, in not more than 30 words for each entry: 2×5=10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (i) Guru Shikhar<\/p>\n\n\n\n (ii) Bhor Ghat<\/p>\n\n\n\n (iii) Shravanabelagola<\/p>\n\n\n\n (iv) Kalibangan<\/p>\n\n\n\n (v) Ganga Sagar<\/p>\n\n\n\n (b) Explain how eco-tourism activities could be important livelihood options in the Himalayan and North-Eastern regions of the country. (150 words) 10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (c) How is drainage pattern determined by the water divide? (150 words) 10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (d) Location of thermal power plants and coal fields in India are not mutually conducive. Analyse. (150 words) 10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (e) Why has agro and social forestry has failed to achieve its objectives? (150 words) 10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Q2<\/strong>. (a) Bring out the distribution of Laterite soils in India and their specific use for agriculture. 20<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (b) Suggest the measures of wild-life conservation with reference to extinction of rare species. 15<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (c) Describe the Problems of agro-based industries in India in general and cotton textiles in particular. 15<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Q3<\/strong>. (a) Highlight the socio-economic and ecological roles of River Cauvery in its riverine tract. 20<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (b) Discuss the problems and prospects of National Waterway No. 1. 15<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (c) Explain the concept of ‘Make in India’ and indicate the essential inputs for its success. 15<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Q4<\/strong>. (a) Describe the salient climatological characteristics of Rayalaseema region. 20<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (b) `In spite of various negative impacts of Green Revolution, there is a demand for New Green Revolution’. Elaborate. 15<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (c) What are the desired possible changes in our trade policy to promote the development of cottage industry? 15<\/strong> SECTION B<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Q5<\/strong>. (a) On the outline map of India provided to you, mark the location of all of the following. Write in your QCA Booklet the significance of these locations, whether physical\/ commercial\/ economic\/ ecological\/ environmental\/ cultural, in not more than 30 words for each entry: 2×5=10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n i.Mundra Port<\/p>\n\n\n\n ii.Chandipur<\/p>\n\n\n\n iii.Mahendragiri<\/p>\n\n\n\n iv.Hazira<\/p>\n\n\n\n v.Vembanad Lake<\/p>\n\n\n\n (b) Highlight the implications of declining child sex ratio in India. (150 words) 10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (c) Analyse the feasibility of ‘Smart Towns’ Development in India. (150 words) 10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (d) Comment on the criteria of identifying Drought Prone Areas in India. (150 words) 10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (e) Bring out the role of terrain in determining India’s political influence over neighbouring countries. (150 words) 10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Q6.<\/strong> (a) Discuss the trends in emigration focusing on its major thrust. 20<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (b) Account for the multiple problems of urban agglomerations. 15<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (c) Evaluate the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme. 15<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Q7.<\/strong> (a) How can a meaningful skill development programme contribute to the economic growth of hill areas? 20<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (b) Differentiate between the ‘intensity’ and `magnitude’ of an earthquake and explain its varying impact in different parts of India.15<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (c) Discuss the implications of India’s strategic location with reference to the Indian Ocean. 15<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Q8.<\/strong> (a) India is involved in a number of border disputes. Explain the reasons and remedies. 20<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (b) Discuss the concept of Command Area Development and evaluate its success with reference to Indira Gandhi Canal. 15<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (c) How has an inappropriate urban land use policy accounted for undesirable development in and around metropolitan cities? 15<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" SECTION A Q1. (a) On the outline map of India provided to you, mark the location of all of the following. 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