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CBSE Sample Papers for Class 11 Geography Term 2 Set 3 for Practice
Time : 2 Hours
Maximum Marks : 35
General Instructions:
- Question paper is divided into 5 sections A, B, C, D & E.
- In Section A question number 1 to 3 are Very Short Answer Type Questions. Attempt any 3 Questions.
- In Section B question number 4 is Source Based Question.
- In Section C question number 5 &6 are Short Answer Based Questions.
- In Section D question number 7 to 9 are Long Answer Based Questions.
- In Section E question number 10 is a Map Based Question.
Section – A
(Very Short Answer Type Questions) (2 x 3 = 6)
(Attempt All Questions)
Question 1.
Explain the features of El-Nino. [2]
OR
Differentiate between forest cover and forest area. [2]
Question 2.
What determines the boundaries of different biome? [2]
Question 3.
‘Tropical regions are the diverse regions of the world.” Explain. [2]
Section – B
Source Based Question (1 x 3 = 3)
Question 4.
Alluvial Soil:
Alluvial soils are widespread in the northern plains and the river valleys. These soils cover about 40 per cent of the total area of the country. They are depositional soils, transported and deposited by rivers and streams. Through a narrow corridor in Rajasthan, they extend into the plains of Gujarat. In the Peninsular region, they are found in deltas of the east coast and the river valleys. The colour of the alluvial soils varies from light grey to ash grey. Its shades depend on the depth of the deposition, the texture of the materials, and the time taken for attaining maturity. Alluvial soils are intensively cultivated.
Attempt All Questions:
(i) Where is alluvial soil found in India? [1]
(ii) Why is alluvial soil known as depositional soil? [1]
(iii) What factors determine the colour of alluvial soil? Mention any two of them. [1]
Section – C
Short Answer Type Questions (2 x 3 = 6)
Question 5.
Explain different types of winds. [3]
Question 6.
Name the three types of precipitation? [3]
OR
How do ocean currents affect the climate? Explain. [3]
Section – D
Long Answer Type Questions (3 x 5 = 15)
Question 7.
Explain any five factors that determine the climate of India based on location and relief. [5]
Question 8.
‘Forest and tribals are very closely related.’ Justify the statement. [5]
OR
Explain the features of the laterite soil. [5]
Question 9.
How is the economic life in India affected by the monsoon? [5]
Section – E
Map Based Questions (1 x 5 = 5)
Question 10.
On the outline map of India indicate and mark the following features. (Attempt any 5)
(i) A place in North India where forest soil is found.
(ii) An Island group of India located in the Bay of Bengal.
(iii) This Biosphere Reserve is one of the world’s richest regions from a marine biodiversity perspective.
(iv) The location of Forest Survey of India headquarter.
(v) Largest mangrove forest in India .
(vi) Area of winter rainfall.
