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Model Test Paper - 2

Geography
Based on Chapters 6–10 Total: 70 marks

A. Fill in the blanks. (1×5=5 marks)
1. The rivers Ganga and Brahmaputra fl ow through ____________________________ and
_____________________________________.
2. By June, the sun is directly over the _______________________________________ in most
parts of Asia.
3. The Coastal Plains in India are situated parallel to the __________________________ Sea and
the Bay of ______________________.
4. ________________________________________ is the world’s largest estuarine forest and
delta.

5. The number of females per _______________________________males is the indicator of the
sex ratio in any country.

B. Choose the correct answer. (1×5=5 marks)

1. Kerala/Mizoram is the state with the highest literacy rate in India.
2. Gir Forest/Jim Corbett/Kaziranga National Park is the only natural habitat of Asiatic lions.
3. The Standard Meridian of India, through which Indian Standard Time is determined, passes
through the city of Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh/Tamil Nadu/Madhya Pradesh.

4. Polar bears/Seals/Leopards are not found in the Arctic tundra region of Asia.
5. The largest desert in Asia is the Thar/Arabian/Taklamakan desert.

C. State whether the following statements are True or False. (1×5=5 marks)
1. The Government of India has set up a Semi-Skills Ministry which is determined
to encourage innovative ideas and an entrepreneurial spirit among the youth
of the nation. _________
2. The Andaman Islands are separated from the Nicobar Islands by the Eleven
Degree Channel. _________

3. The Kunlun Range is the largest mountain range in Iran and Iraq. _________
4. Rajasthan receives very scanty rainfall as the Aravalli Hills are aligned with the
monsoon winds and do not obstruct their path. _________
5. The tallest peak of the Western Ghats is the Anamudi Peak. _________

D. Answer the following questions briefly. (2×5=10 marks)

1. Write a short note on the Skill India Mission.
2. Name fi ve important national parks of India.
3. What is the tundra region and where is it found in Asia?
4. Write about the location and features of the Malay Archipelago.

5. What is the importance of the Himalayas to India?

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