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Q1. Choose the right answer from the four alternatives given below i. The tropic of cancer does not pass through: Ans.b) Orissa ii. The eastern most longitude of India is: Ans. a) 97°25'E iii) Uttarakhand, Utter Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal & Sikkm havecommon frontiers with: Ans:- Nepal  iv). If you intend to visit Kavarati during your Summer vacations, which one of the following union territories of India you will be belong to: Ans. b) Lakshadweep v) My friend hails from a country which does not share land boundary with India. Identify the country: Ans. Tajikistan Q2. Answer the following questions: i) name the group of islands lying in the Arabian sea  Ans. The Lakshadweep islands are lying in the Arabian sea  ii) Name the countries which are larger than India? Ans. The countries which are greater than India are Russia ,Canada USA, China, Brazil and Australia. iii) Which Island group of India lies to it...

Q1. Choose the right answer, from the four alternatives given below: i. A landmass bounded by sea on three sides is referred to as: Ans. Peninsula ii. Mountain ranges in the eastern part of India forming its boundary with Myanmar are collectively called: Ans. Purvachal. iii. The western coastal strip, south of Goa is reffered as  Ans. Konkan iv. The highest peak in the Eastern Ghats is: Ans. Mahendragiri. Q2. Answer these questions: i. What is the bhabar Ans. The rivers, after descending from the mountains deposit pebbles in a narrow belt of about 8 to 16km in width lying parallel to the slopes of the Shiwalik. It is known as bhabar. ii. Name the three major divisions of the Himalayas from North to South Ans:- Greater Himalayas, Lesser Himalayas & Shiwalik rangearethe three major divisions of the Himalayas from North to South. iii. Which plateau lies between the Aravalli& the Vindhaya ranges? Ans. Malwa plateau iv. Name the island group of India having coral origi...

Q1. Choose the right answer from the four alternatives given i.In which of the following states the Wular lake located: Ans. d) J&K. ii. The river Narmada has its source at: Ans. d) Slopes of the Western Ghats iii. Which one of the following lakes is a salt water Ans. b) Sambhar iv. Which one of the following is the longest river of the peninsular india  Ans. C) Godavari v. Which one of the following river flows through rift valley d) Tapi Q2. Answer the following questions briefly. i. What is meant by a water divide. Give an example. Ans. When an elevated area, such as a mountain or an upland, separates two drainage basins. Such an, upland is known as a water divide. ii. Which is the largest river Basin in India. Ans.Ganga is the largest river basin in India. iii. Where do the rivers Indus and Ganga have their origin. Ans. The river Indus have origin in Tibet, near lake Mansarovar. The river Ganga ha...

1. Find out why the houses in Rajasthan have thick walls and flat roofs. Ans. Houses in Rajasthan have thick walls and flat roofs. The thick walls do not allow the heat to get into the houses while the flat roofs retain the little water that comes as rain in the desert. 2. Find out why is it that the houses in the Tarai region and in Goa and Mangalore have sloping roofs. Ans. The Tarai region, Goa and Mangalore receive heavy rains during monsoon seasons thus the houses have sloping roofs so that the rainwater flows off the roof. 3. Why are houses in Assam built on stilts. Ans. The houses are built on stilts in Assam as there is danger of floods and wild animals in large areas of Assam. 4. Why most of the world's deserts are located in the western margins of continents in the subtropics. Ans. Most of the world's deserts are located in the western margins of continents in the subtropies because trade winds that blow in t...

Question 1. Choose the right answer from the four alternatives given below (i) To which one of the following types of vegetation does rubber belong to ? (a) Tundra (b) Tidal (c) Himalayan (d) Tropical Evergreen Answer (d) (ii) Cinchona trees are found in the areas of rainfall more than (a) 100 cm (b) 50 cm (c) 70 cm (d) less than 50 cm Answer (a) (iii) In which of the following states is the Similipal bio-reserve located ? (a) Punjab (b) Orissa (c) Delhi (d) west Bengal Answer (b) (iv) Which one of the following bio reserves of India is not included in the world network of bioreserve? (a) Manas (b) Nilgiri (c) Gulf of Mannar (d) Nanda Devi Answer (a) Question 2. Answer the following questions briefly (i) What is a bioreserve? Give two examples Answer A bioreserve is an area in which the flora and fauna of the given country is protected and there are certain researches which are done on them. It is an area containing a wildlife preserve bordered by a buffer zone in which more frequent u...

Question 1. Choose the right answer from the four alternatives given below  (i) Migrations change the number, distribution and composition of the population in (a) the area of departure (b) the area of arrival (c) Both the area of departure and arrival (d) None of the abov Answer (c) (ii) A large proportion of children in a population is a result of (a) high birth rates (b) high life expectancies (c) high death rates (d) more married couples Answer (a) (iii) The magnitude of population growth refers to  (a) the total population of an area (b) the number of persons added each year (c) the number of females per thousand males (d) the rate at which the population increases Answer (b) (iv) According to the census, a ‘literate’ person is one who (a) can read and write his/her name (b) can read and write any language (c) is 7 years old and can read and write any language with understanding (d) knows the 3 ‘R’s (reading, writing, arithmetic) Answer (c) Question 2. Answer the followin...

1. Answer the following questions :- i. Explain the major physical divisions of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh? Ans: The Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and the Union Territory of Ladakh are divided into the following physiographic regions: I. Outer Plains: Fertile lowlands with rivers supporting thriving agriculture. II. Shiwaliks: Young hills with rich biodiversity, serving as an ecological buffer zone. III. Middle Himalayas: Scenic ranges with diverse landscapes, influencing regional climate. IV. Valley of Kashmir: Picturesque valley, fertile soil, famous for saffron and apples. V. Ladakh Region: High-altitude desert with a unique culture, popular for adventurous tourism. ii. Name the areas of Jammu Division which are covered by the alluvial plains? Ans:  Areas of jammu division which are covered by the alluvial plains are : 1. Kathua 2. Akhnoor 3. Hiranagar 4. Bishnah 5. R.S Pura 6. Domana These regions are characterized by fertile soils deposited by rivers and are suitable f...