NIOS| GEOGRAPHY (316)| QUESTION PAPER – (OCT - 2022)| SENIOR SECONDARY| ENGLISH MEDIUM
GEOGRAPHY
(316)
[Oct – 2022]
Time: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 80
Note:
(i) There are 24
questions in all.
(ii) All
questions are compulsory.
(iii) Marks for
each question are indicated against it.
(iv) Question
Nos. 1 to 4 are very short answer questions carrying 1 mark each. Answer to
these questions should not exceed 30 words each.
(v) Question Nos.
5 to 9 and 21 and 22 are also very short answer questions carrying 2 marks
each. Answers to these questions should not exceed 60 words each.
(vi) Question
Nos. 10 to 13 and 23 and 24 are short answer questions carrying 4 marks each.
Answers to these questions should not exceed 100 words each.
(vii) Question
Nos. 14 to 18 are long answer questions carrying 6 marks each. Answer of each
of these questions should not exceed 140 words each.
(viii) Question
Nos. 19 to 20 are on filling Outline Maps of the World and India respectively.
Each question contains 4 test-items of very short answers of 1 mark each.
(ix) Use of
templates or stencils for drawing outline maps in illustrating your answer is
allowed.
(x) Answer to Question Nos. 21 to 24 of Section - B should be given from any one of the options.
SECTION - A
1. Name any two landforms created by glacial erosion.
2. When do cyclones occur in India? 1
3. Name any two neighbouring countries of India which have
higher rank in Human Development Index than India. 1/2x2=1
4. Which action of sea waves is responsible for the
formation of spit? 1
5. What is systematic approach of study geography? Mention
any two branches of it. 1x2=2
6. Why does Dras in Kargil always remain colder than
Thiruvanathapuram? Explain any two reasons. 1x2=2
7. Why is Geography known as a discipline of synthesis?
Explain it with suitable example. 2
8. Explain any two reasons for the increasing demand of
water for irrigation in India. 1x2=2
9. Elucidate two ecological problems posed by extraction of
minerals in India. 1x2=2
10. Define the term continental shelf. Explain any three
features of it. 1+3=4
11. What is meant by sustainable development? Explain any
three measures to be adopted for achieving sustainable development. 1+3=4
12. Distinguish between convectional rainfall and orographic
rainfall stating four points of distinction. 1x4=4
13. Floods cause havoc during rainy season in India. Suggest
any four measures to instigate the sufferings of the people. 1x4=4
14. Describe any six factors of economic significance of
mountains. 1x6=6
15. Define the term 'evaporation'. Explain any five factors
affecting rate of evaporation. 1+5=6
16. Why do we need rain water harvesting? Explain any four
methods of rain water harvesting. 2+4=6
17. Describe six measures taken by the Government of India
in order to increase fish production and its trade. 1x6=6
18. Explain any six reasons for having low human development
Index in India. 1x6=6
19. The following four geographical features are marked
by (A), (B), (C) and (D) on the given political outline map of the world.
Identify these features with the help of the following information and write
their correct names in your answer-book. 1x4=4
(A) Mountain
Range
(B) Lava Plateau
(C) Desert
(D) Grasslands
WORLD – POLITICAL
20. The following four geographical features are marked
by (A), (B), (C) and (D) on the given political outline map of India. Identify
these features with the help of the following information and write their
correct names in your answer-book. 1x4=4
(A) Mountain
Range
(B) River
(C) Type of Soil
(D) Iron and
Steel Plant
INDIA - POLITICAL AND ADJACENT
COUNTRIES
SECTION - B
OPTION - I
Local Area Planning
21. Mention any four steps needed for primary data
collection. 1/2x4=2
22. Explain the term median by working out the median
longitude of India. (Longitudinal extent of India ranges between 68°7′ E to
97°25′ East) 2
23. Describe any four points that should be kept in mind
while interpreting the information. 1x4=4
24. “Climate dictate the overall pattern of vegetation in
the hill village Rangdoom". Support 4 this statement with examples. 4
OPTION - II
Geography of Tourism in India
21. Mention any four incentives to increase the tourist
traffic. 1/2x4=2
22. Explain any four negative impacts of mass tourism on
local culture. 2
23. Describe any four contributions of tour operators in the
success of tour programmes. 1x4=4
24. Explain with examples the importance of 'Festival
Tourism' as an innovative tourism. 4
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