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 Series ARSP/13 Set ~ 13
Roll No. Q.P Code 15/13/13
Candidates must write the Q.P Code
on the title page of the answer-book.

 Please check that this question paper contains 06 printed pages.

 Q.P. Code given on the right hand side of the question paper should be written
on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate.
 Please check that this question paper contains 30 questions.
 Please write down the serial number of the question in the answer-book
before attempting it.
 15 Minute times has been allotted to read this question paper. The question
paper will be distributed at 10:15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m to 10.30 a.m, the students
will read the question paper only and will not write any answer on the answer –
book during this period.

GEOGRAPHY

Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 70

General Instructions:
Read the following instructions carefully and follow them:

1. This question paper contains 30 questions. All questions are compulsory.

2. Question paper is divided into five sections A, B, C, D and E.

3. Section A Questions no. 1 to 17 are Multiple Choice type questions. Each question carries 1 mark.

4. Section B Questions no. 18 and 19 are Source-based questions. Each question carries 3 marks.

5. Section C Questions no. 20 to 23 are Short Answer type questions. Each question carries 3 marks. Answer to these

questions shall be written in 80 to 100 words.

6. Section D Questions no. 24 to 28 are Long Answer type questions. Each question carries 5 marks. Answer to these

questions shall be written in 120 to 150 words.

7. Section E Questions no. 29 and 30 are Map-based questions. Each question carries 5 marks.

8. There is no overall choice given in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided in a few

questions in all sections other than Section A.

Section A
1. Assertion (A): India has a land frontier of about 15,200 km. [1]
Reason (R): A total of 9 countries share borders with India. Out of these, 7 countries share land borders while 2
countries share sea borders with India.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

2. Which of the following is incorrectly matched? [1]

Climatic Groups According to Koeppen Regions

(a) Humid Subtropical Climate (i) United States of America

(b) Ice Cap Climate (ii) Arctic

(c) Tropical wet and dry climate (iii) Southern Japan

(d) Subtropical Steppe Climate (iv) Al Aziziyah

a) (c) - (iii) b) (b) - (ii)

c) (d) - (iv) d) (a) - (i)

 3. In which of the following states is Loktak lake situated? [1]

a) Manipur b) Rajasthan

c) Kerala d) Uttarakhand
4. Consider the following statements and choose the correct option from the given options [1]
I. Minor or major quantities of materials from the surface of the land are removed in the direction of flow and
gradually small and narrow rills will form.
II. Because of the sheer friction of the column of flowing water.

a) Only Statement II is correct b) Both the statements are true and statement II
correctly present the reason for statement I

c) Both the statements I and II are incorrect d) Only statement I is correct

5. The actual amount of the water vapour present in the atmosphere known as: [1]

a) Relative humidity b) Dew point

c) Saturated d) Absolute humidity

6. What causes overland flow? [1]

a) Sheet deposition b) Sheet erosion

c) Land formation d) Hill formation

7. Assertion (A): The Satluj is a very important tributary. [1]
Reason (R): It is the easternmost tributary of the Indus River.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

8. Which one of the following topography is formed by the action of ground water through the process of solution [1]
and deposition in dolomitic region?

a) Serrated ridges b) Horns

c) Cirque d) Karst
9. Which of the following landforms are large dome-shaped intrusive bodies with a level base? [1]

a) Sills b) Lapoliths

c) Batholiths d) Lacoliths
10. Which of the following is the hottest place in India? [1]

a) Jodhpur b) Barmer

c) Dholpur d) Delhi
11. Arrange the following in correct sequence: [1]
i. After this it splits into two distributaries, namely the Bhagirathi and the Padma.
ii. The Ganga enters the plains at Haridwar.
iii. From here, it flows first to the south, then to the south-east and east.
iv. The tributaries of Alaknanda such as the Pindar joins it at Karna Prayag while Mandakini or Kali Ganga
meets it at Rudra Prayag.
 a) (i) - (iv) - (iii) - (ii) b) (iv) - (ii) - (iii) - (i)

c) (iii) - (ii) - (iv) - (i) d) (ii) - (i) - (iv) - (iii)

12. What kind of wind is the monsoon wind? [1]

a) Local winds b) Seasonal winds

c) Periodic winds d) Planetary winds

13. Which one of the following commercial tree with a highly valued endemic species grows mainly in the western [1]
part of the Himalayan range?

a) oak b) chestnut

c) Chir pine d) Deodar

14. Which of the following is incorrectly matched? [1]

Zones Features

(a) Tarai (i) North of the Bhabar

(b) Bhabar (ii) Parallel to the Shiwalik

(c) Bhangar (iii) Old alluvial deposits

(d) Khadar (iv) New alluvial deposits

a) (c) - (iii) b) (a) - (i)

c) (b) - (ii) d) (d) - (iv)

Question No. 15 to 17 are based on the given text. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [3]
Read the diagram.

15. How is the temperature distribution typically represented on a map?

a) Using Latitude Lines b) Using Isotherms

c) Using Altitude Lines d) Using Isobars

16. How do the isotherms typically align in relation to the north-south position of a place on Earth's surface?

a) They run parallel to longitude lines. b) They converge towards the Equator.

c) They run parallel to altitude lines. d) They run parallel to latitude lines.
17. What temperature is indicated by the isotherm along the 40° N latitude line?
 a) 10oC b) 40oC

c) 0oC d) 20oC

Section B
18. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [3]
Analysis of properties of matter indirectly provides information about the interior. We know through the mining
activity that temperature and pressure increase with the increasing distance from the surface towards the interior
in deeper depths. Moreover, it is also known that the density of the material also increases with depth. It is
possible to find the rate of change of these characteristics. Knowing the total thickness of the earth, scientists
have estimated the values of temperature, pressure and the density of materials at different depths. The details of
these characteristics with reference to each layer of the interior are discussed later in this chapter. Another source
of information are the meteors that at times reach the earth. However, it may be noted that the material that
becomes available for analysis from meteors, is not from the interior of the earth. The material and the structure
observed in the meteors are similar to that of the earth. They are solid bodies developed out of materials same as,
or similar to, our planet. Hence, this becomes yet another source of information about the interior of the earth.
The other indirect sources include gravitation, magnetic field, and seismic activity. The gravitation force (g) is
not the same at different latitudes on the surface. It is greater near the poles and less at the equator. This is
because of the distance from the centre at the equator being greater than that at the poles. The gravity values also
differ according to the mass of material. The uneven distribution of mass of material within the earth influences
this value. The reading of the gravity at different places is influenced by many other factors. These readings
differ from the expected values. Such a difference is called gravity anomaly. Gravity anomalies give us
information about the distribution of mass of the material in the crust of the earth. Magnetic surveys also provide
information about the distribution of magnetic materials in the crustal portion, and thus, provide information
about the distribution of materials in this part. Seismic activity is one of the most important sources of
information about the interior of the earth. Hence, we shall discuss it in some detail.
i. Other than seismic activity, list the indirect sources of information about the earth's interior. (1)
ii. Examine the relationship between temperature & distance and pressure. (1)
iii. Why the gravitational force is stronger close to the poles and weaker at the equator? (1)
19. Observe the given map: [3]

i. What are the two major divisions of the Indian coastline based on their location and active geomorphological
processes? (1)
ii. What are the distinguishing features of the Malabar coast? (1)
iii. What are the different divisions of the western coast of India, extending from the Gujarat coast in the north to
the Kerala coast in the south? (1)
20. Without gravity and gradient will there be no erosion? [3]
OR
Describe the various factors helping mass movements.
21. On the basis of regional approach, explain different branches of geography. [3]
22. What are the features of El-Nino? [3]
OR
What is meant by the phrase Monsoon Burst?
23. Explain the importance and side effects of carbon dioxide. [3]
Section C
24. Differentiate between warm currents and cold currents. [5]
25. What is meant by the process of differentiation? [5]
OR
Write an explanatory note on the Big Bang Theory.
26. What steps have been taken up to conserve forests? [5]
OR
In their altitudinal range, the Himalayas represent a succession of vegetation regions from the tropical to the Alpine.
Substantiate this statement.
27. Why 82o30' E is chosen as the Standard Meridian of our country? [5]

OR
India is often described as a sub-continent. Justify the statement.
28. Explain the different drainage patterns formed by rivers. Draw a diagram of each drainage pattern with two [5]
examples of each.
OR
Explain briefly the theory of the IndoBrahm River as believed by some geologists. Also mention the two principal
grounds on which this theory has been discarded.
Section D
29. On the outline map of India, locate and label the following: [5]
i. Regions of forests the can develop in sweet as well as saline water
ii. River that rises in the Gangotri glacier
iii. Biosphere Reserve of Pachmarhi
iv. Areas to the east where montane forest are located
v. Archipelagos having seasonal Rainfall above 400 cms during June-September
30. With the help of the following key, identify the areas marked as A, B, C, D and E on the given outline map of [5]
the World. Write the correct name of the place in the blank space given on the map:
A. A warm ocean current
B. A Volcanic Hot spot
C. A cold ocean current
D. An ecological hotspot
E. The second-largest continent