Half Yearly Exam (2024-25) Geography Class-XII Time: 3Hrs. Max.

Marks 70

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS-
i. Question paper is divided into 4 sections A, B, C & D
ii. In section A question number 1 to 17 are MCQ type questions.
iii. In section B question number 18-23 are SA type questions (80-100 words). Question 18 & 19 are
Source based questions.
iv. In section C question number 24 to 28 are Long Answer based questions (120-150 words).
v. In section D question number 29 & 30 are Map based questions having 5 sub parts
SECTION A
There are 17 questions in this section. All are mandatory. 1x17=17

1)Which one of the following is not a plantation crop?

(a) Coffee (b) Sugarcane (c) Wheat (d) Rubber
2)Growing of flowers is called:
(a) Truck farming (b) Factory farming (c) Mixed fanning (d) Floriculture
3)Which one of the following does not follow monoculture?
(a) Dairy farming (b) Mixed farming
(c) Plantation agriculture (d) Commercial grain farming
4)Which one of the following statements is wrong?
(a) Cheap water transport has facilitated the jute mill industry along the Hugli.
(b) Sugar, cotton textiles and vegetable oils are footloose industries.
(c) The development of hydro-electricity and petroleum reduced, to a great extent, the importance
of coal energy as a locational factor for industry.
(d) Port towns in India have attracted industries.

5)In which one of the following types of economy are the factors of production owned individually?

(a) Capitalist (b) Mixed (c) Socialist (d) None

6)Which one of the following activities is NOT a secondary sector activity?

(a) Iron Smelting (b) Catching Fish (c) Making Garments (d) Basket Weaving

7)Which one of the following activities is related to quaternary sector?

(a) Manufacturing computers (b) Paper and Raw pulp production

(c) University teaching (d) Printing books

8) Which one of the following statements is not true?

(a) Outsourcing reduces costs and increases efficiency

(b) At times engineering and manufacturing jobs can also be outsourced

(c) BPOs have better business opportunities as compared to KPOs.

(d) There may be dissatisfaction among job seekers in the countries that outsource the job.

9)Which one of the following towns is NOT located on a river bank?

(a) Agra (b) Bhopal (c) Patna (d) Kolkata
10)Which one of the following is NOT the part of the definition of a town as per the census of India?
(a) Population density of 400 persons per sq km.
(b) Presence of municipality, corporation, etc.
(c) More than 75% of the population engaged in primary sector.
(d) Population size of more than 5,000 persons
11)n which one of the following environments does one expect the presence of dispersed rural
settlements?
(a) Alluvial plains of Ganga (b) Arid and semi-arid regions of Rajasthan
(c) Lower valleys of Himalayas (d) Forests and hills in north-east
12)What one of the following is the main reason due to which share of forest has shown an increase in the
last forty years?
(a) Extensive and efficient efforts of afforestation
(b) Increase in community forest land
(c) Increase in notified area allocated for forest growth
(d) Better peoples’ participation in managing forest area.
13)Which one of the following crops is not cultivated under dryland farming?
(a) Ragi (b) Jowar (c) Groundnut (d) Sugarcane
14)Which of the following figures in cubic kilometres correctly shows the total annual precipitation in
India?
(a) 2,000 (b) 3,000 (c) 4,000 (d) 5,000
15)In which one of the following States are the major oil fields located?
(a) Assam (b) Bihar (c) Rajasthan (d) Tamil Nadu
16)Which one of the following minerals is known as brown diamond?
(a) Iron (b) Lignite (c) Manganese (d) Mica
17)Which one of the following is non-renewable source of energy?
(a) Hydel (b) Solar (c) Thermal (d) Wind power
18)Which one of the following is India’s rank in terms of Human Development Index among the countries of
the world in 2011?
(a) 126 (b) 134 (c) 128 (d) 129
SECTION B
18.. Read the given Passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: 1x3=3
Bharmaur tribal area comprises Bharmaur and Holi tehsils of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. It has
been a notified tribal area since 21 November 1975. Bharmaur is inhabited by „Gaddi‟, a tribal community
who have maintained a distinct identity in the Himalayan region as they practiced transhumance and
conversed through Gaddiali dialect. Bharmaur tribal region has harsh climate conditions, low resource base
and fragile environment. These factors have influenced the society and Economy of the region. According
to the 2011 census, the total population of Bharmaur sub-division was 39,113 i.e., 21 persons per sq. km. It
is one of the most (economically and socially) backward areas of Himachal Pradesh. Historically, the Gaddis
have experienced geographical and political isolation and socio-economic deprivation. The economy is
largely based on agriculture and allied activities such as sheep and goat rearing. The process of
development of the tribal area of Bharmaur started in the 1970s when Gaddis were included among
„scheduled tribes‟. Under the Fifth Five Year Plan, the tribal sub-plan was introduced in 1974 and
Bharmaur was designated as one of the five Integrated Tribal Development Projects (ITDP) in Himachal
Pradesh. This area development plan was aimed at improving the quality of life of the Gaddis and
narrowing the gap in the level of development between Bharmaur and other areas of Himachal Pradesh.
This plan laid the highest priority on development of transport and communications, agriculture and allied
activities, and social and community services.
I. How have the Gaddi Tribal Community maintained a distinct identity in the Himalayan region?
II. Which factors have influenced the society and Economy of the region to remain backward?
III. Under the Integrated Tribal Development Project, Which areas were given the highest priority?
19. Read the following source and answer the questions that follow: 1x3=3
The concept of development is dynamic and has evolved during the second half of twentieth century. In the
post World War II era, the concept of development was synonymous to economic growth which is
measured in terms of temporal increase in Gross National Product (GNP) and per capita income/per capita
consumption. But, even the countries having high economic growth, experienced speedy rise in poverty
because of its unequal distribution. So, in 1970 s, the phrases such as redistribution with growth and
growth and equity were incorporated in the definition of development. While dealing with the questions
related to redistribution and equity, it was realised that the concept of development cannot be restricted to
the economic sphere alone. It also includes the issues such as improving the well-being and living standard
of people, availing of the health, education and equality of opportunity and ensuring political and civil
rights. By 1980 s, development emerged as a concept encapsulating wide-spread improvement in social as
well as material well-being of all in a society.
I.Explain the meaning of Multidimensional concept of development
II.Explain the difference between growth and development.
III.Define the term sustainable development.
Short Answer Type Questions 4x3=12
20. Name non-ferrous metal. Discuss their spatial distribution.
21. Write a note on the problems of Indian agriculture.
22. What are the characteristics of modern large -scale manufacturing ?
23. What is human development ? explain the pillare of human development.

SECTION C
Long Answer Type Questions 5x5=25
24. There is low yield per acre but high yield per person.” In which type of agriculture is this evident? Why?
Where is this type of agriculture practised?
25. discuss the factors that determine the type of rural settlements.
OR
Analyse any five problems faced by Indian farmers in agriculture.
26. Explain with examples the significance of service sector in modern economic development of the world.
Or
The ways to measure human development are constantly being redefined”. Evaluate this statement keeping
in mind the attainments and shortfall in human development.

27.Explain the three basic differences between rural and urban settlements in India.
28.what is tourism ? analyse any four tourist attractions in the world .

SECTION D
(MAP BASED QUESTION)29&30
29. Locate and label the following features in the given outline political map of India(Attempt any 5): 1x5=5
i.Bokaro - Coal mines
ii.Singhbhoom - Copper mines
iii.Jamnagar - Oil refinery
iv.Bailadila - Iron-ore mines
v.Oil refinery located in Uttar Pradesh.
vi.Ratnagiri-iron-ore mines
vii.Hazribagh copper mines.
30. Locate and label the following features in the given outline political map of world (Attempt any 5): 1x5=5
i.A country having the lowest rank in Human Development index 2022.
ii.An area of nomadic herding.
iii.Major area of mixed farming
iv.Silicon valley
v.Great lakes region
vi.The country with largest area in Asia
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