“Scarcity of water on account of its increased demand, possess

Subject

Geography

Class

CBSE Class 12

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 Multiple Choice QuestionsShort Answer Type

11.

Study the map given below carefully and answer the questions that follow :

10.1. Identify and name the canal shown in the map.

10.2. State any four features of this canal.

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12.

Distinguish between clustered and semiclustered rural settlements of India, stating three points of distinction.

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13.

Describe any three features of Konkan Railway.

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14.

“Air pollution is very harmful to flora, fauna and property.” Explain any three values which can help in maintaining pollution free air to some extent.

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15.

Locate and label the following features with appropriate symbols on the given political outline map of India:

(i) The most urbanized state (2011).
(ii) The leading cotton producing state.
(iii) The Software Technology park located in Punjab.
(iv) The major coal field located in Chhattisgarh.
(v) The international airport located in Karnataka.

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 Multiple Choice QuestionsLong Answer Type

16.

What are the two types of subsistence agriculture practised in different countries of the
world ? Describe the main features of these types.

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17.

What is the meaning of density of population ? Examine the four geographical factors that influence the distribution of population in the world with suitable examples.

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18.

Why do large scale industries choose different locations ? Explain any four factors which influence the industrial location.

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19.

“Scarcity of water on account of its increased demand, possess possibility the greatest demand in India.” Analyse the statement.


  • India has a large population compared to the limited water resources.
  • India has traditionally been an agrarian economy as two-third of it population has been dependent on agriculture due to which more and more water is required for irrigation purposes to increase agricultural production as rainfall is highly variable in most of the indian states.
  • Due to rapid industrial growth there is an increase in the demand of water for various purposes like cooling of machineries etc.
  • Urbanization and modern life style has also increased the demand of water.
  • The available water resources are also getting polluted with industrial, agricultural and domestic effluents, and this, in turn, is further limiting the availability of water resources.
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20.

Explain any five factors responsible for the development of ‘Hugli Industrial Region’.

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