Question and Answers (03 marks each)

Q1. Why the monsoon is considered a unifying bond?
Q2. Define monsoons. What do you understand by"Burst" and "break" of monsoon?
Q3. Why does the rainfall decrease from the east to the west in Northern India?
Q4. Why has India a rich heritage of flora and fauna?
Q5. What is a bio-reserve? Give two examples.
Q6. Distinguish between a national park and a wildlife sanctuary.
Q7. What are the different types of vegetations found in India?
Q8. Quite a few species of plants and animals are endangered in India. Why?
Q9. What is an 'ecosystem'? How do human beings influence the ecology of a region?
Q10. Give an account of the distribution of tropical deciduous forests in India. Distinguish between moist deciduous forests and dry deciduous forests.
Q11. Write about any three medicinal plants found in India.
Q12. Define natural vegetation. What are the factors responsible for the distribution of natural vegetation and wildlife in India?
Q13. Define: (a) Adolescence (b) Census (c) Natural Growth Rate
Q14. How does pull and push factors leads to change in population?
Q15. Write a note on characteristics of population.
Q16. Define the structure of population.
Q17. What is Sex ratio? Explain the reasons behind low sex ratio in India.
Q18. What are the significant features of the National Population Policy 2000?
Q19. Distinguish between population growth and population change.

 

OTBA (05 marks each)

Q20. Monsoon is a gamble in India. What innovative methods are required to deal with the deficient methods?
Q21. What is the positive impact of a good monsoon on agriculture in India and Indian economy?
Q22. What are the benefits of building dams to the mankind?
Q23. What is the impact of monsoon's on agriculture in India?
Q24. Monsoons play a very important role in defining and deciding the Indian economy, highlight the main characteristics of monsoon in India.
Q25. What was the need of water express and how it played an important role?
Q26. Explain the condition of farmers during the drought situation in Maharashtra.
Q27. What are the various steps taken by the Indian government to minimize the drought situation in Maharashtra?
Q28. Every year state of Maharashtra faces drought situation. What are the different cropping patterns adopted by the farmers?
Q29. What can be the different solutions to overcome the problem of drought in India?
Q30. India is a country of beautiful landscapes, mountains, rivers, etc. but on the other hand every year some places face drought situation. Explain what leads to drought in some parts of the Indian subcontinent?

 

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