Board : Tripura Board Of Secondary Education
Exam : Class XI
Subject : Geography
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Geography Question Paper :
Class -XI :
SUBJECT : Geography
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(Theory & Practical)
Full Marks :- 70+30
1. Answer the following questions : 1×8=8
A. Choose the correct answer : 1×3=3
i) The discontinuity which divides crust (Lithosphere) and mentle is known as
(a) Moho discontinuity
(b) Conrad discontinuity.
(c) Gutenbeng discontinuity
(d) Leyman discontinuity.
ii) The fold where the dips of both the limbs are similar is known as-
(a) Asymmetrical fold
(b) Symmetrical fold
(c) Isoclinal fold
(d) Recumbent fold
iii) The best quality of iron ore is-
(a) Hematite
(b) Limonite
(c) Siderite
(d) Magnetite.
B. Answer the following questions in one word or sentence : 1×5=5
i) Where is the maximum intensity of earthquake felt?
ii) In which ocean Sargasso sea is found?
iii) Name one renewable resource?
iv) Where is Dogger Bank located?
v) In which country tidal energy was first generated?
2. Answer the following questions in short : 2×11=22
i) Mention two characteristics of sedimentary rock.
or
What do you mean by Pangea and Panthalasa?
ii) Distingnish between volcano and vulcanicity
iii) Mention any two differences between seismic ‘P’ and ‘S’ waves.
iv) Define geomorphic process.
v) Draw a fault and label its different parts.
vi) Mention two differences between continental shelf and continental slope.
vii) What is Biosphere.
viii) Mention the components of eco-system
ix) Define resource.
x) What are the resistances of resource creation?
xi) Mention four major characterictics of the mediterranean forest.
3. Answer the following questions in short : 3×5=15
i) What is Tsunami? Mention the mechanism of tsunami formation. 1+2=3
or
Describe the Hawaiian and valucanian type of vlocano with diagram. 1 +1 =3
ii) What is fold? Write four important mechanisms of folding. . 1+2=3
or
iv) Discuss the favourable physical conditions for the generation of hydo-electic power. 3
v) Write the utilisation and economic importance of manganese. 3
4. Answer the following questions : 5=25
i) What is the meaning of ‘Geography’?
Analyse the future scopes of different branches of geography. 1+4=5
ii) Explain the tidal hypothesis of Jeans and Jeffrey’s with a neat sketch.
or
What do you mean by plate tectonic theory?
Analyse the convergent or destructive plate margin and their resultant land forms. 1+2+2=5
iii) What are the sources of salt in ocean water? Discuss the controlling factors of salinity of ocean water? 2+3=5
iv) Discuss the favourable geographical factors for the growth of North-West Pacitic fishing ground. 5
v) Why is the forest considered as resource?
Discuss the utilities of forests with examples. 2+3=5
or
Explain the role of forest resources in the economic development of Tripura. 5
Syllabus :
Unit-I : Geography as a Discipline (6 periods)
** Definition of Geography, Different approaches in Geography, Relation of Geography with other Subjects.
** Branches of Geography: Physical and Human
** Future Scope of different branches of Geography
Unit-II : The Earth . (18 periods)
** Origin of the Earth ( Tidal hypothesis)
** Interior of the Earth
** Rocks: Types, Origin and Characteristics
** Wegener’s Continental Drift theory
** Plate Tectonic
Unit- III : Earthquake and Volcanoes (15periods)
** Earthquake: Causes, Effects and World Earthquake Zones.
** Seaquake and Tsunamis
** Volcano: Types, Causes, Resulting landforms and World distribution.
Unit-IV : Geomorphic processes and Resultant landforms (20 periods)
** Definition and types of Geomorphic process
** Classification and Characteristics of Endogenetic and Exogenetic processes.
** Landforms due to Endogenetic processes
** Folding : Mechanism, Types of fold – Symmetrical, Asymmetrical, Isoclinal, Monoclinal, Recumbent and Overthrust.
** Faulting: Mechanism, Types of fault – Normal, Reverse, Thrust and Step .
Unit-V : Hydrosphere (20 periods)
** Topography of Ocean floor
** Bottom relief : Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Ocean
** Ocean deposits : Origin and Classification
** Ocean as a storehouse of resources
** Temperature and Salinity of Ocean water Temperature – Importance, process of heating and cooling, factors of variation, distribution of temperature of ocean. Salinity – Concept, Importance, Causes of variation and Distribution.
** Ocean Currents: Causes, Importance and Distribution – Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Ocean.