PINCUSHION MONTESSORI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

PRE BOARD 2 – JANUARY 2025

HISTORY, CIVICS & GEOGRAPHY – PAPER 2 GEOGRAPHY

Time : 2 hrs
Marks: 80
i) Attempt eight questions in all.
ii) You must attempt Part 1 compulsory,and five questions from part 2.
iii) The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets ( ).
Note: i) In map work use arrows to indicate positions so that you’ll be able to avoid overcrowding parts
of the map.
ii) Map must be fastened with answer script.
iii) All sub-section of each question must be answered in the correct order.

PART 1 - (30 marks) - Compulsory (to be attempted by all candidates)

Question – 1
Read the given Survey of India Map Sheet No. G43S7 and answer the following questions:
(i) (a) Give the six figure grid reference of surveyed tree 181 at Ganodara.
(b) What are the brown patches in the north west part of the map extract? (2)
(ii) (a) What is the nature of the streams shown in the map extract?
(b) What is the difference between the 3r in grid square 2403 and 5r in grid square 2906? (2)
(iii) (a) What is the compass direction of Rampura in grid square 2805 from Santarwada in 2608?
(b) Measure the distance in kilometers and meters along the metalled road from the junction where
another road meets it in grid square 2206 upto the junction where another road from Rampura
joins with it in grid square 2611. Show your working. (2)
(iv) (a) Mention two manmade features found in grid square 3002.
(b) Rajesh returned to his village Rampura (Panswala) (2809) after many years, and happy to see
the developments around his village. Mention any two facilities according to you that shows
the area is developed. (2)
(v) (a) What is the feature formed by the stream in grid square 3005?
(b) What does the number 180 written in brown colour in grid square 2402 mean? (2)

Question – 2
On the given outline map of India given mark the following:
(i) Mark and label the longitude with value from which the Indian Standard Time is calculated. (1)
(ii) Mark and label Himalayan tributary of river Ganga that joins it on its right bank. (1)
(iii) Mark the hill ranges that runs through the state of Rajasthan. (1)
(iv) Shade and label the Gulf of Kutch. (1)
(v) Shade and label the hills on the eastern part of peninsular India that has Laterite soils. (1)
(vi) Mark and label the on shore oilfield located on the banks of river Brahmaputra. (1)
(vii) Shade and label the largest populated plain of India. (1)
(viii) Mark and label the capital city of the state of West Bengal. (1)
(ix) Mark and label the river Tapti. (1)
(x) Mark and label the hills in Tamil Nadu where the hill station Ooty is located. (1)
Question – 3
Choose the correct option: (10)
(i) Assertion: Deccan Plateau receives about 60 cms of rainfall annually.
Reason: Deccan plateau is located on the rain shadow region of the Western ghats.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true and R is false. d) A is false and R is true.
(ii) Black soil is suitable for growing _____________________
a) Rice and Wheat b) Coffee and Wheat c) Cotton and Sugarcane d) Jowar and Rubber
(iii) The vegetation belt that has breathing roots called pneumatophores is _________________.
a) Tropical evergreen forest b) Tropical deciduous forest c) Montane forest d) Littoral forest
(iv) Neeru Meeru is a watershed management programme implemented by the state ______________
a) Andhra Pradesh b) Tamil nadu c) Uttar Pradesh d) Rajasthan
(v) The fossil fuel used in vehicles that is less polluting is ______________
a) Biogas b) Compressed natural gas c) Petrol d) Diesel
(vi) Growing of a crop from the cutting taken from a high yielding mother plant is _____________
a) Transplanting b) Clonal planting c) Ratooning d) Retting
(vii) An integrated iron and steel plant located in the state of Chhatisgarh is __________
a) Bhilai iron and steel plant b) TISCO c) Bokaro iron and steel plant
d) Vishakapatnam iron and steel plant
(viii) The largest artificial sea port in the east coast of India is ________________
a) Paradip b) Nava sheva/Jawaharlal Nehru port c) Kolkota d) Chennai
(ix) Decomposition of organic matter present in the sanitary landfill produces ___________
a) Carbon dioxide b) Nitrous oxide c) Methane d) Sulphur dioxide
(x) Afforestation is helpful in the reduction of _________________
a) Air pollution b) Soil pollution c) Water pollution d) None of these.

Part 2 – (50 marks) - (Attempt five questions from this part)

Question – 4
(i) Write down two reasons to justify why Western Rajasthan receives low rainfall from the Arabian
sea branch of the South West monsoon. (2)
(ii) Explain with suitable examples how the factors a) Altitude and b) Himalayas affect the climate
of India. (2)
(iii) (a) Name the winds responsible for the rain that occurs in the east and west coast of India.
(b) Mention the season during which they receive their maximum rainfall.
(c) What type of rainfall occurs in the coastal areas mentioned above? (3)
(iv) Read the climatic data given below and answer the questions that follow:
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
e

Temp 19. 21. 26. 29. 30. 29. 28. 28. 28. 27. 22. 19.
in ºC 4 7 7 4 6 4 9 3 3 2 8 4
 Rainfal 0.7 2.8 3.6 4.8 14. 30. 31. 32. 25. 10. 1.8 0.4
l in 5 2 8 3 1 6
cms

(a) Calculate the mean annual temperture.

(b) Looking at the temperature data, and what you think will be the location of this station.
Give reason for your answer.
(c) Calculate the total rainfall received by this station. (3)

Question 5
( i) Look at the picture given below and answer the questions:

a) Name the soil type associated with the picture above. How is this soil formed?
b) What is the reason for the characteristic of the soil shown in the picture? (2)
(ii) Write down any two differences between ‘Alluvial’ and ‘Red’ soil. (2)
(iii) (a) What are the reasons for the soil erosion in the regions given below?
1) Thar desert 2) Garo, Khasi, Jaintia hill region
(b) Mention any one suitable soil conservation methods suitable for each of the regions given. (3)
(iv) (a) State the chemical characteristics of the red soil.
(b) Why this soil is unsuitable for agriculture? (3)

Question 6
(i) Write down one direct and one indirect use of forests. (2)
(ii) (a) Name the types of vegetation found in the regions receiving a) 200cms above b) 100 to 200 cm
(b) Write down any one characteristic of each of the vegetation types mentioned above . (2)
(iii) (a) Where do you find the largest area of tidal/littoral forests in India?
(b) Mention one adaption the plants have to grow in these forests.
(c) Name the tree found in this vegetation belt suitable for boat building. (3)
(iv) Name the type of forest where the following trees are found and their use:
a) Teak ii) Mahogany iii) Deodar (3)

Question 7
(i) Write down any two differences between ‘well’ and ‘canal’ irrigation. (2)
(ii) Name the following: a) The only Indian state that made rain water harvesting mandatory.
b) The type of canals useful only when the rivers are flooded. (2)
(iii) Rapidly Depleting Groundwater Resources: India is the largest extractor of groundwater
globally, accounting for around 25% of the world's groundwater extraction (World Bank).
Excessive withdrawal has led to alarming depletion of aquifers.

(a) As a student of Geography, write down any two reasons why there is large extraction of
 ground water in India.
(b) Mention any one way how the ground water can be replenished. (3)
(iv) a) What is meant by drip irrigation? Why is it developing fast in India?
b) Mention a disadvantage of this type of irrigation. (3)
Question 8
(i) Mention two reasons why minerals resources are important for a nation. (2)
(ii) a) Name the largest iron ore producing state of India and an iron ore mining centre there.
b) Name the two high quality iron ores mined in India. (2)
(iii) Name the type of energy source shown in this picture. Mention any two advantages of this
energy source.

(3)

(iv) a) What is the difference between an ‘on shore’ and an ‘off shore oil field’?
b) Give one example for the each category of oilfields mentioned above located in India.
c) Name any two bye products of coal. (3)

Question 9
(i) ‘Agriculture is an important sector of Indian economy’ – Justify this statement with two reasons. (2)
(ii) a) Name the part of the below given plants used by man.
1) Jute 2) Tea
b) Name the states which are the leading producers of the plants given above. (2)
(iii) Look at the picture given answer the questions below:

a) What are the crops given below commonly known as? Name two varieties of them.
b) Mention the geographical conditions suitable to grow these crops.
c) Why growing these crops are very popular in the present days? (3)
(iv) Give reason:
a) Mixed farming is widely practiced by the Indian farmers.
b) Intensive farming is very suitable for a country like India.
c) Rice is grown extensively on plains. (3)
Question 10
(i) Name two integrated iron and steel plants of India and the states where they are located. (2)
(ii) a) Which is the largest agro based industry located in the states of Maharashtra and Rajasthan?
b) Write down two natural factors that favour their location in the regions mentioned above. (2)
(iii) a) Name the industries to which the following products are associated:
1) Muga 2) Molasses 3) Laptop 4) PVC
b) What is the role of industrialization in the development of agriculture? (3)
(iv) Give reason:
a) Electronics has revolutionized the Medical sector.
b) Mini steel plants depend on the integrated iron and steel plants.
c) Silk industry is considered as a small scale/cottage industry. (3)

Question 11
(i) A new 71-kilometer section of the Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway in Karnataka is open
and toll-free. This section allows faster travel between the two states. The entire 260-
kilometer expressway will be completed by August 2025. It will connect Bengaluru and
Chennai through Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. The expressway will cut
travel time from six hours to three.
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a) Why the Indian government is giving more importance for the development of roadways and
expressways?
b) Write down any two ways in which the expressways are advantageous. (2)
(ii) a) What is the difference between ‘inland waterways’ and ‘coastal waterways’?
b) Name the states in which the following inland waterways are located:
1) National inland waterway No.3 2) National inland waterway No.2 (2)
(iii) With reference to railways in India:
a) Give reasons for the differences in the railways facility availability in the Northern plains of
India and in the North Eastern part of India.
b) ‘Railways are built and maintained by the central government’ – Give reason. (3)
(iv) Give reason:
a) Airways has not developed in India as much it has developed in the western countries.
b) Water transport is most preferred when goods traffic is concerned.
c) Development index of a country is associated with transport. (3)

Question 12
(i) a) What is a sanitary fill? What is its advantage?
b) What type of waste is disposed in a sanitary fill? (2)
(ii) Define: 1) Biomagnification 2) Acid rain. (2)
(iii) Look at the picture given and answer the questions:

a) What type of treatment is suitable for treating the wastes shown in the picture? Give reason
for your answer.
b) What is the advantage of the waste management method you have given above? (2)
(iv) a) ‘Farmers are encouraged to follow organic farming techniques’ – Give two reasons to justify
this statement.
b) Write down any one step taken by the road transport ministry to control air pollution. (3)
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