Army Public School Ranikhet UNIT TEST-I (2021-22) Class-Xii (Geography)

ARMY PUBLIC SCHOOL RANIKHET
UNIT TEST-I (2021-22)
CLASS-XII (GEOGRAPHY)
MM-50 TIME- 1Hr 30 Min
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:-
(i) Question paper is divided into 3 sections-A, B and C.

(ii) In section A, question numbers 1 to 4 are Objective type Multiple choice questions carrying
1 mark each. Write the correct answer only in your answer sheet.
(iii) In Section B, Question numbers 5 and 6 and Short Source Based and Graph Based
questions respectively carrying 3 marks each. Answer any three questions out of 4. Each of
these sub-questions carries 1 mark.
(iv) In section C, Question numbers 07 to 11 are short answer questions carrying 3 mark each.
Answer to these questions should not exceed 60-80 words.
(v) ) In section C, Question numbers 12 to 15 are long answer questions carrying 5 mark each.
Answer to these questions should not exceed 120-150 words.
(vi)Question number 16[a] and 16[b] are related to location and labeling and identification of
geographical features on maps respectively, carrying 3 marks and 2marks .
(vii) Outline maps of the World and India provided to you must be attached within your answer
book.
(viii) Use of templates or stencils for drawing outline maps is allowed.
SECTION A (OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS)

Q1. Fill in the blanks:
_________and __________densities should be found out, in order to get a better insight into
human-land ratio.
Q2. Arrange the following approaches of human development in a sequence order according to
their introduction in the society.
1. Income approach 2. Welfare approach 3. Capability approach 4. Basic Need approach
(a) 1 4 2 3 (b) 4 1 3 2
(c) 2 4 1 3 (d) 1 2 4 3
Q3. For spatial patter of population change -

(1) When a small annual rate is applied to a very large population, it will lead to a large
population change.
(2) Even if the rate continues to decline, the total population grows each year. The infant
mortality rate may have increased as has the death rate during childbirth.
(a) Only point 1 is correct.
(b) Both Point 1 and 2 are to some extent correct.
(c) Both Point 1 and 2 are correct.
(d) None of the above.
Q 4. Which of the following best describes development?
(a) An increase in size (b) A constant in size
(c) A positive change in quality (d) A simple change in quality
SECTION B (SOURCE BASED QUESTIONS)
Q 5 SOURCE/GRAPH BASED QUESTION
Study the given graph carefully and answer the following questions:
Answer any three questions-

(a) How does the natural increase in population occur, as per the graph?
i) Birth Rate - Death Rate
ii) Death Rate + Birth Rate
iii) Growth Rate – Birth Rate
iv) Birth Rate + Migration
(b) What does the transition from high fluctuating stage to low fluctuating stage indicate?
i) Shift from Urban Industrial economy to Rural Agrarian economy
ii) Shift from Rural Agrarian economy to Urban Industrial economy
iii) Low Birth and Death Rate to High Birth and Death Rate
iv) Migration from Urban To Rural Areas.
(c) From the given graph, what condition can you infer about the developing countries?
i) High Birth Rate and High Death Rate
ii) Low Birth Rate and Low Death Rate
iii) High Birth Rate and Low Birth Rate
iv) Low Birth Rate and High Death Rate
(d) In which stage of Demographic Transition, population explosion took place:
i) Stage I
ii) Stage II
iii) Stage III
iv) Post Stage III
Q.6 SOURCE BASED QUESTION

Benda lives in the wilds of the Abujh Maad area of central India. His village consists of three
huts deep in the wilds. Not even birds or stray dogs that usually crowd villages can be seen in
these areas. Wearing a small loin cloth and aimed with his axe he slowly surveys the panda
(forest) where his tribe practices a primitive form of agriculture called shifting cultivation. Benda
and his friends burn small patches of forest to clear them for cultivation. The ash is used for
making the soil fertile. Benda is happy that the Mahua trees around him are in bloom. How lucky
I am to be a part of this beautiful universe. He thinks as he looks up to see the Mahua. Palash and
Sal trees that have sheltered him since childhood. Crossing the penda in a gliding motion. Benda
makes his way to a stream. As he bends down to scoop up a palmful of water . He remembers to
thank Loi-Lugi. The spirit of the forest allowing him to quench his thirst. Moving on with his
friends Benda chews on succulent leaves and roots The boys have been trying to collect Gajjhara
and Kuchla. from the forest. These are special plants that Benda and his people use. He hopes the
spirits of the forest will be kind and lead him to these herbs. These are needed to barter in the
madhai or tribal fair coming up the next full moon. He closes his eyes and tries had to recall!
What the elders had taught him about these herbs and the places they are found in. He wishes he
had listened more carefully. Suddenly there is a rustling of leaves. Benda and his friends know it
is the out siders who have come searching for them in the wilds. In a single fluid motion Benda
and his friends disappear behind the thick canopy of trees and become one with the spirit of the
forest.
Answer any three questions-
(a) The above given paragraph is about-
i) Humanisation of Nature
ii) Privatization of Nature
iii) Naturalisation of Humans
iv) Globalization of Resources
(b) Benda and his tribe practice –
i) Plantation Agriculture
ii) Primitive Shifting Agriculture
iii) Mixed Farming
iv) All of the above
(c) As Benda scoops up a palmful of water he remember to thank Loi-Lugi.

i) The Spirit of Water
ii) The Spirit of Mother
iii) The Sprit of Forest
iv) All of the Above
(d) ____________are needed to barter in the Madhai .
i) Gajjhara and Kuchla

ii) Mahua and Palash
iii) Birds and Dogs
iv) None of the Above
SECTION C (SHORT ANSWER & LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS)
Q7. How is Possibilism different from Environmental Determinism? Explain with suitable
Examples.
Q8. Explain any three approaches to study human development in the world.
Q9. Describe briefly three waves of Indian Diaspora.
Q10. What types of rural settlements are generally found in the fertile alluvial plains of India?
Mention any two features of such types of settlements?
Q11. Why is sex ratio unfavourable to women in the world? Explain any three reasons.
Q12. What is human development? Analyse the four pillars of human development.
Q13.What is migration? Explain economic, social & demographic consequences of migration in

India.
Q14. Explain with examples any five factors that affect the population distribution in India.
Q15. Explain the concept of ‘Neo Determinism’ with suitable examples.
Q16. [a] In the outline map of the world, five features are shown. Identify them with the help of
the information given below and write the correct names.
(A) Grasslands of Australia associated with commercial grain farming.
(B) One area of area of nomadic herding in Asia.
(C) Grasslands of North America associated with commercial grain farming.

Q16. [b] On the outline map of India mark and indicate the following features.
(a) The state with highest level of urbanization.

(b) The leading state in the production of coffee.
ALL THE BEST

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ARMY PUBLIC SCHOOL RANIKHET

UNIT TEST-I (2021-22)

MM-50 TIME- 1Hr 30 Min

(i) Question paper is divided into 3 sections-A, B and C.

SECTION A (OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS)

1. Income approach 2. Welfare approach 3. Capability approach 4. Basic Need approach

Q3. For spatial patter of population change -

Answer any three questions-

Q.6 SOURCE BASED QUESTION

(b) Benda and his tribe practice –

(c) As Benda scoops up a palmful of water he remember to thank Loi-Lugi.

(d) ____________are needed to barter in the Madhai .

i) Gajjhara and Kuchla

SECTION C (SHORT ANSWER & LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS)

Q13.What is migration? Explain economic, social & demographic consequences of migration in

Q15. Explain the concept of ‘Neo Determinism’ with suitable examples.

(A) Grasslands of Australia associated with commercial grain farming.

(B) One area of area of nomadic herding in Asia.

(C) Grasslands of North America associated with commercial grain farming.

(a) The state with highest level of urbanization.

ALL THE BEST

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