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 Series ARSP/14 Set ~ 14
Roll No. Q.P Code 15/14/14
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-Afghanistan border is 699 km (434 m) long. [1]
Reason (R): Afghanistan shares the smallest border 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]

Letter Code according to Koeppen Characteristics

(a) BSh (i) Low-latitude semi-arid or dry

(b) BLh (ii) Low-latitude arid or dry

(c) BSk (iii) Mid-latitude semi-arid or dry

(d) BWk (iv) Mid-latitude arid or dry

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

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

3. The outer Himalayas is known as [1]
 a) Himadri b) Purvanchal

c) Bhangar d) Shiwalik
4. Consider the following statements and choose the correct option from the given options [1]
I. Erosion by glaciers is tremendous
II. Friction caused by sheer weight of the ice is responsible for this

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

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

5. What is the term used for the percentage of moisture present in the atmosphere as compared to its full capacity at [1]
a given temperature?

a) Absolute humidity b) Relative humidity

c) Saturated humidity d) Specific humidity

6. Which one of the following erosional landform are very common in Karst areas? [1]

a) Pillars b) Sink holes

c) Stalactites d) Stalagmites
7. Assertion (A): The Barakar is the most vital tributary of the Damodar. [1]
Reason (R): It was once known as the ‘sorrow of Bengal.

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 of the following landform is made by deposition by groundwater? [1]

a) Stalagmites b) Pools

c) Sinkholes d) Lapies
9. Which material reaches the ground during volcanic eruptions? [1]

a) Nitrogen Compounds b) Pyroclastic debris

c) All of these d) Sulphur compounds

10. The hot and dry winds blowing in the Northern plains in month of May and June are: [1]

a) Thunderstorm b) Jet stream

c) Loo d) Monsoon
11. Arrange the following in correct sequence: [1]
i. The Brahmaputra has its origin in the Chemayungdung glacier of the Kailash range near the Mansarovar
lake.
ii. The river emerges from the foothills under the name of Siang or Dihang. It enters India west of Sadiya town
in Arunachal Pradesh.
iii. The Rango Tsangpo is the major right bank tributary of this river in Tibet. It emerges as a turbulent and
dynamic river after carving out a deep gorge in the Central Himalayas near Namcha Barwa.
 iv. From here, it traverses eastward longitudinally for a distance of nearly 1,200 km in a dry and flat region of
southern Tibet, where it is known as the Tsangpo.

a) (iii) - (ii) - (iv) - (i) b) (iv) - (ii) - (i) - (iii)

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

12. The direction of wind around low pressure in the northern hemisphere is: [1]

a) Perpendicular to isobars b) Parallel to isobars

c) Anti-clock wise d) Clockwise

13. Which one of the following proportion of area of the country was targeted to be under forest in Forest Policy of [1]
India?

a) 33 b) 55

c) 22 d) 44
14. Which of the following is incorrectly matched? [1]

Features surrounding Peninsular Plateau Direction

(a) Delhi ridge (i) North-west

(b) Rajmahal hills (ii) East

(c) Gir (iii) West

(d) Cardamom hills (iv) North

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

c) (a) - (i) 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. What is the term used to describe the radiation emitted by the Earth's surface?

a) Albedo b) Terrestrial radiation

c) Insolation d) Net radiation balance

16. Out of the remaining 65% of the energy, what percentage is absorbed by the surface of the earth as scattered radiation?

a) 14% b) 34%

c) 17% d) 51%
17. What does the heat balance of the earth describe?
 a) How the earth loses heat to outer space. b) How the earth manages its temperature
despite heat exchange.

c) How the earth exchanges heat with other d) How the earth gains heat from volcanic
planets. activity.
Section B
18. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [3]
Crust is the outermost solid part of the earth. It is brittle in nature. The thickness of the crust varies under the
oceanic and continental areas. Oceanic crust is thinner as compared to the continental crust. The mean thickness
of oceanic crust is 5 km whereas that of the continental is around 30 km. The continental crust is thicker in the
areas of major mountain systems. It is as much as 70 km thick in the Himalayan region.
The portion of the interior beyond the crust is called the mantle. The mantle extends from Moho’s discontinuity
to a depth of 2,900 km. The upper portion of the mantle is called asthenosphere. The word astheno means weak.
It is considered to be extending upto 400 km. It is the main source of magma that finds its way to the surface
during volcanic eruptions. The crust and the uppermost part of the mantle are called lithosphere. Its thickness
ranges from 10-200 km. The lower mantle extends beyond the asthenosphere. It is in solid state.
The earthquake wave velocities helped in understanding the existence of the core of the earth. The core mantle
boundary is located at the depth of 2,900 km. The outer core is in liquid state while the inner core is in solid
state. The core is made up of very heavy material mostly constituted by nickel and iron. It is sometimes referred
to as the nife layer.
i. Arrange the layers from top to bottom in the order they appear in the earth's interior. (1)
ii. What are the main elements of the core? (1)
iii. Distinguish between Oceanic crust and Continental crust. (1)
19. Observe the given map: [3]

i. Explain the significance of Himalayas. (1)

ii. What is the approximate length of the Great Himalayan range? (1)
iii. The Himalayas consist of a series of parallel mountain ranges. Name two important ranges indicated in map.
(1)
20. Distinguish between Geomorphic agent and Geomorphic process. [3]
OR
It is weathering that is responsible for bio-diversity on the earth. How?
21. How does Physical Geography help in evaluating natural resources? [3]
22. Why does rainfall on the Western Ghats decrease from south to north? [3]
OR
Which are the coldest parts of India and why?
23. Explain the Importance of the Atmosphere. [3]
Section C
24. Differentiate between spring tides and neap tides. [5]
25. Explain the modern theory associated with evolution of universe. [5]
OR
Explain the modern theory associated with evolution of the earth.
26. What are the aims of National Forest Policy? [5]
OR
Explain about mountain forests.
27. Why 82o30' E is chosen as the Standard Meridian of our country? [5]

OR
Describe the land and water frontiers of India.
28. What factors determine volume of water in a river? [5]
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. Tropic of cancer
ii. Biosphere Reserve of Nokrek
iii. Amw regions according to Koppen’s Scheme
iv. Deccan Plateau
v. Ganga River
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 cold ocean current
B. A warm ocean current
C. A Volcanic Hot spot
D. An ecological hotspot
E. The largest continent