Answers to Geography SSLC passed question papers for the year 2021

Geography SSLC passed question papers for the year 2021

Let us answer the questions given in the SSLC passed question papers in the year 2021 of Social Studies for Geography only.

SECTION—A

( Marks: 4 )

Q1. In the same outline map of India supplied to you, locate and label the following (choose any two each from Group—I and Group—II) :

GROUP—I 1×2=2

(i) The place where Gandhiji organised his first Satyagraha in 1917

(ii) The place where Gandhiji violated the Salt Law

(iii) The first Indian city to get smoke nuisance (1863)

(iv) The place where the first cotton industry was started (1853)

GROUP—II 1×2=2

(i) One leading cotton-producing State in India

(ii) One nuclear power plant in South India

(iii) One major port on the West Coast

(iv) One National Park in Meghalaya

SECTION—B ( Marks: 12 )

Q2. Rewrite the following statements by choosing the most appropriate answer from the given options (any twelve): 1×12=12

(e). Those resources that can be utilised with the help of technical knowhow but are being postponed for future use are called

(i) potential resources

(ii) developed resources

(iii) stock resources

(iv) reserve resources

(f). Which soils are known as ‘regur’?

(i) Laterite soils

(ii) Black soils

(iii) Alluvial soils

(iv) Red soils

(g). In which of the following States is jhum and terrace cultivation predominantly practised?

(i) Punjab

(ii) Haryana

(iii) Meghalaya

(iv) Maharashtra

(h). Which of the following developments usually follows industrial activity?

(i) Agriculture

(ii) Urbanisation

(iii) Electrification

(iv) Mining

(q). Water becomes a renewable and rechargeable resource for the following reasons?

(i) Water table

(ii) Hydrological cycle

(iii) Oceans and seas

(iv) Surface run-off

SECTION—C ( Marks: 24 )
(Short Answer-type Questions)

3. Answer any twelve questions: 2×12=24

(e). Classify the resources based on exhaustibility (renewability) with one example each. 1+1=2

ANS. Based on exhaustibility or depletion, resources are classified into two types viz -

Renewable resources - example forests, water, wind energy, solar energy etc.

Non-renewable resources - for example minerals, fossil fuels etc.

(f). Which is the dominant food grain crop of Meghalaya? Name any two horticultural crops of this State. 1+½+½=2

ANS. Rice is the dominant food crop of Meghalaya. Two important horticultural crops of Meghalaya are pineapples and oranges.

(g). Why do you think that air transport is preferred in the North-Eastern Region of India over other modes of transport? 2

ANS. Air Transport is preferable in North East India because of the following reasons:-

North East India is covered with dense forest and dissected physiography which is very difficult to cross.
The construction of roads and railways is a herculean task.
The North Eastern region of India is limited by a long international frontier.

(h). Imagine you are living in a flood-prone area and you have an emergency kit on hand. List four items that you have to include in this emergency kit. ½×4=2

ANS. Emergency kits that needed to be included and readily available in the flood-prone areas consist of the torch, knife, rope, umbrella and waterproof bags. Besides, a radio set, dry food, clean drinking water, and dry clothes, are also needed to be prepared.

(q). Why is the iron and steel industry termed as ‘basic industry’? 2

ANS. The iron and steel industry is termed a basic industry because the products from this industry are used as raw materials for other industries.

SECTION—D ( Marks: 40 )

(Long Answer-type Questions)
PART—II

5. Answer any three questions: 4×3=12

(a). Discuss the reasons for land degradation and suggest ways to conserve it. 2+2=4

ANS. Click here for the answer to this question

(b). Which is the second most important cereal crop in India? Explain the geographical conditions required for the cultivation of this crop. Name the two largest producing States of this crop.
1+2+1=4

Name one important beverage crop and specify the geographical conditions required for its growth. Name the areas of its production. 1+2+1=4

ANS. Wheat is the second most important cereal crop in India.

Geographical conditions required for growing wheat consist of -

Cool and moist growing season.
Bright sunshine at the time of ripening.
Annual rainfall between 50 cm and 75 cm is evenly distributed over the growing period.
100 frost-free days and
irrigation water to supplement the deficient water.

Two major wheat-producing states in India are Punjab and Haryana.

ANS. Tea is one of the most important beverage crops in India.

Geographical conditions required to grow tea consist of -

The soil must be fertile, well-drained, and rich in humus and organic content.
Temperature range from 20°C to 30°C.
Annual rainfall is between 150 cm to 300 cm.
moist, warm and frost-free climate.

In India tea is produced in Assam, Meghalaya, North Bengal, Nilgiris and many other states.

(c). What is rainwater harvesting? Discuss the various methods of rainwater harvesting in hilly, floodplains and semi-arid regions of Rajasthan. 1+3=4

ANS. Check the answer here

(d). Why the Chota Nagpur Plateau region has a cluster of iron and steel industries? Identify the challenges faced by the iron and steel industries today in India. 2+2=4

ANS.

In India, the Chota Nagpur Plateau region has clusters of iron and steel industries because in this part of the country raw materials of good quality are needed by the heavy industries and also the labour force there are cheap. Besides, the region offers a strong market to the industries.

Challenges to the iron and steel industry - The iron and steel industry in the country face challenges such as the lack of good infrastructures, irregularity in the supply of energy, unskilled labour with low productivity, and rising cost of raw materials.

(e) Elaborate on the facts about coal found in India with the help of the points mentioned below:1+1+1+1=4
Its formation
As a source of energy
As a source of raw material
Its main varieties

Ans. 1

Coal is formed from the dead and decaying matters which over the years are converted into peat which gets compressed and changed into different grades of coal.

ANS. 2

Coal is used to generate energy in a thermal power plant. Most of the energy consumed in India comes from the use of coal.

ANS. 3

Coal is used as raw material in a thermal power plants in heavy industries.

ANS. 4

Coal comes in three main varieties viz - lignite, bituminous and anthracite.

(f). “Indian road transportation is confronted with problems.” Give four arguments to justify the statement. 4

ANS. Indian road system at present faces many challenges or problems which are summarised below -

The Road network has not been adequate to meet the demand of the people.
Most national highways are not as wide, and many bridges and culverts have become old and narrow.
Almost half of the roads are un-metalled. The usages of these roads are thus seasonal.
City roads are congested with traffic snarls. This has further added challenges to Indian road transportation.

SECTION—E ( Marks: 20 )
[ For Candidates without Internal Assessment ]

Q8. Rewrite the following statements by choosing the right option from those given in the brackets: 1×12=12

(d). Aluminium is obtained from (mica/bauxite).

(e). India is the (second/third) largest producer of sugarcane in the world.

(f). (Waterways/ Roadways) are the cheapest means of transport.

Q9. Answer any eight of the following questions in one word or one sentence each: 1×8=8

(d). What is soil erosion?

ANS. The loss of topsoil due to the action of natural agents is called soil erosion.

(e). Name two prominent iron ores found in India.

ANS. Two prominent iron ores found in India are - Magnetite and hematite.

(f). Why is Mawsynram famous?

ANS. Mawsynram is famous for being the rainiest place on earth.

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