Grade 9th
Gepgraphy paper
Marks : 40
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Q.1.A. Complete the following statements by choosing the appropriate alternatives from those
given in the brackets: (4)
1. The western part of the Satara district is occupied by the __________ and its off-shoots.
(Madanag, Sahyadris, Brahmagiri)
2. Tourism is an important __________ occupation. (primary, secondary, tertiary)
3. In recent decades, the use of technology has increased in __________. (agriculture, animal
husbandry, horticulture)
4. __________ act as temperature controllers at the global level. (Salinity, Sea waves, Ocean
Currents)
5. Tourism within the limits of a country is called __________ tourism. (domestic, international,
foreign)
6. The use of RORO services started in __________ railways in India. (Goa, Konkan, Pune)
7. __________ rainfall occurs in most of the parts of the world. (Acid, Convectional,
Orographic)
8. According to the international convention at __________ meridian, the day and date change.
(180°, 90°W, 90°E)
Q.2.A. Identify the odd man out: (2)
1. Roadways, Airways, Internet, Railways
2. Cultural Tourism, Agro Tourism, Health Tourism, Adventure Sports
3. Slums, Modernisation, Crime, Pollution
4. Orographic rainfall, Acid rainfall, Cyclonic rainfall, Convectional rainfall
Q.2.B. Match the following columns: (2)
A B
1. Tadoba Sanctuary a) Ellora
2. Taj Mahal b) Hyderabad
3. Ramoji Film City c) Chandrapur
4. Ancient Caves d) (crossed out)
e) Manipur
Q.3. Answer the following questions in one sentence each: (Any four) (4)
1. Why does the dense network of transportation develop in some regions?
2. What do you mean by international tourism?
3. Which part of the Earth is ahead in terms of time?
4. Why do slums lack basic facilities?
5. Which factors create tension in the cities?
Questions:
1. What was the urban population in the year 2011?
2. What is the percentage of increase in the urban population from 1981 to 2001?
3. In which decade has the lowest rate of urban population decreased?
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OR (6 Marks)
B. Observe the following graph and answer the questions given below:
Questions:
1. What is the scale of the graph?
2. What does the graph show?
3. What is shown on the Y-axis?
4. Which place has the lowest rural population in the Nandurbar district?
5. What is the population of Shahada?
6. Which places have a population distribution of more than 2 lakhs?
Q.7. Answer the following questions in detail: (Any two) (8)
1. What opportunities developed with the development of tourism?
2. What are the factors affecting the salinity of sea water?
3. Why does the growth of cities take place in a specific method?