Model Question Paper Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Geography Plus Two, 12th Std, +2, HSc : www.gbshse.gov.in

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Document Described : Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Class : XII Arts, Science & Commerce
Subject: Geography Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 70

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Instruction :
1. Attempt all question
2. Draw Diagrams And Maps whenever necessary.
3. Use of India map stencil is not allowed.
4. Question paper contains 7 main questions.
5. Start new questions on fresh page.

Q.1. A. Answer the following in 10 words each. (2)
i)Define the term determinism.
ii)Name any two pillars of human development.

B. Answer the following in about 40 – 60 words each. (4)
i)Describe the subfields of social geography.
ii)Explain any two types of population pyramids.
Or
Explain the occupational structure of population.

C. Answer the following in 120 – 160 words only(4)
i)Explain the impact of population change and population control measures.
Or
Describe the geographical factors that influence distribution of population.

Q.2. A. Answer the following in 10 words each. (2)
i)Give any one reason for decrease in pastoral nomdism activity in the world.
ii)Define the term trade.

B. Answer the following in about 40 – 60 words each. (4)
i)Explain the major features of mediterian agriculture.
ii)Why is outsourcing important to Indian Economy.
Or
How does telecommunication help for economic development.

C. Answer the following in about 120 – 160 words only.(4)
i)Explain the major features of Agro, mineral and chemical based industries.
Or
Explain any four factors of industrial location.

Q.3.A. Answer the following in 10 words each.(2)
i)Define the term ‘wet point’ settlement.
ii)How does ‘heat island’ created.

B. Answer the following in about 40 – 60 words.
i)Explain the role of minerals and climate as a bases of international trade.
ii)Explain the significance of regional trade blocks.
Or
Explain the types of international trade.

C.Answer the following in about 120 – 160 words only.(4)
i)Explain the cyber space and internet as means of communication.
Or
Describe the important features of panama canal.

Q.4. A.Answer the following in about 10 words each.
i)What is human development?.
ii)Name any two types of rural settlements.

B.Answer the following in about 40 – 60 words each.(4)
i)Describe the linguistic composition of India.
ii)Explain the streams of migration in India.
Or
Explain the economic consequences of migration.

C. Answer the following in about 120 – 160 words only.(4)
i)Why is India’s Agriculture not developed?.
Or
Give reasons for land use changes in India.

Q.5. A.Answer the following in about 10 words each(2)
i)What are knowledge based industries?.
ii)Why is recycling of metals important?.

B. Answer the following in about 40 – 60 words each.(4)
i)Explain the watershed management.
ii)Describe the in land water ways in India.
Or
Describe the development of satellite Communication in India.

C. Draw a neat sketch map of India and locate the following in it.(4)
i)Kudremukh and mayurbanj iron ore mines.
ii)Bangalore and Noida Software technology park.
iii)Kandla and paradwip ports.