PRIVATE STUDENT EXERCISE BOOKLET

STANDARD- 10TH

* SOCIAL SCIENCE *
GEOGRAPHY
(ENGLISH MEDIUM)

MAHARASHTRA STATE BUREAU OF TEXTBOOKS

PRODUCTION AND CURRICULUM RESEARCH, PUNE 411 004.

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 MAHARASHTRA STATE BUREAU OF TEXTBOOKS
PRODUCTION AND CURRICULUM RESEARCH, PUNE 411 004.

SELF-STUDY BOOKLET (ONLY FOR PRIVATE STUDENT’S INTERNAL EVALUATION)

SUBJECT: SOCIAL SCIENCE (GEOGRAPHY)

Name of the Student :

Registration No. :   Year : Seat No.:

Center Name : Center Number :

SUBJECT: GEOGRAPHY MEDIUM :-

Exercise No. Weightage of marks for
Marks obtained in Exercise
exercise
1.
2.
3.
4.
Total Marks

In Geography Subject Total marks obtained out of 40 -

Total marks obtained out of 10 -

(In Geography, marks for internal evaluation should be given out of 10 marks)

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 GEOGRAPHY
EXERCISE: 1.1
(TOPICS: 1, 2 & 3)

Q.1 Select an appropriate option and complete the following. 4

1) The second largest populated country in the world is……………. .
a. Brazil b. Japan
c. India d. China
2) For many years, Brazil was under the ………………… rule.
a. Dutch b. British
c. French d. Portuguese
3) As far as hemisphere is concerned, India lies in ……………. .
a. Northern and Eastern Hemisphere. b. Northern and Southern Hemisphere.
c. Southern and Eastern Hemisphere. d. Northern and Western Hemisphere.
4) The capital of Brazil is………………… .
a. Sao Paulo b. Brasilia
c. Rio de Janeiro d. Rio Grande do Norte

Q. 2 Match the columns. 4

‘A’ ‘B’
1) Paraguay, Parana a. Mountain range in Peru
2) Puraguaco river b. Southern Brazil
3) Parnaiba, Itapecuru c. River draining in Atlantic Ocean
4) Source of Amazon river d. north-flowing rivers
e. south-flowing rivers
f. Tributary of Amazon

Q.3 State following statements are True or False and correct the false statements.
(Any Four) 4
1) Sao Francisco is one of the important river in Brazil.
2) The delta of Ganga-Brahmaputra river system is called Sundarban.
3) Shivalik is the most ancient mountain range of Himalayas.
4) Proportion of working population is high in India, hence India is
known as young country.
5) Kalsubai is the highest mountain peak in the Western Ghats.

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Q. 4 A) Read the given map and answer the following questions:
(Any Four) 4

1) The relative location of Telangana Plateau is in which part of the

country?
2) Sapti, Ghagara, Gandak, Kosi are the tributaries of which river?
3) Which is the largest tributary of river Ganga?
4) In which state are the Garo Hills located?
5) Find out the highest mountain peak in India and write its name
along with its height.

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Q. 4 B) Mark and name the following in the outline map given below and
prepare an index. (Any Four) 4

1) Guyana Highlands
2) Brazilian Highlands
3) Cassino Beach
4) Marajo Island
5) Amazon river basin
6) Brasilia

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Q. 5 Give geographical reasons. (Any Two) 6
1) There are differences between the east and west coast of India.
2) Agriculture is the main occupation followed in the Punjab Plains.
3) Extensive plains are rare in Brazil.
4) Most of the course of Amazon river is suitable for water transport.
Q. 6 A) In given map name any three rivers and show the direction of
their flow. 6

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Q.6 B) Observe the given graph and answer the following questions. 6

India-Heights of major mountain peaks

1) Name the mountain peaks in descending order.

2) Considering the highest and lowest mountain peak write the
difference between their heights.
3) Name the mountain ranges in which these peaks are situated.
Q. 7 Answer the following in brief. (Any Two) 8
1) Write the factors that are taken in to account while writing a field
visit report in sequential order.
2) What is the cause of acceleration of economic development in India?
3) Why are the coastal rivers of Brazil short-flowing?

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 GEOGRAPHY
EXERCISE: 1.2
TOPICS: 1, 2 & 3

Q.1 Tick Ö in the bracket against wrong option. 4

1) For field visit following items are necessary to carry with.
a) Camera.
b) Knife.
c) Map.
d) Pen-Diary

2) Rivers of Brazilian drainage system.

a) Sao Francisco
b) Amazon
c) Subarnarekha
d) Uruguay

3) These are perennial rivers.

a) Jhelum
b) Shyok
c) Ghagghar
d) Beas

4) Following rivers in Brazil are north flowing.

a) Paraguay
b) Tocantins
c) Aragua
d) Xingu

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Q. 2 Identify the wrong pair and tick Ö in the bracket against it. 4
1) Peak and their mountain range.
i) Malaygiri – Eastern Ghats
ii) Kanchenjunga – Middle Himalayas
iii) Kalsubai – Sahyadri/Western Ghat
iv) K2 – Zaskar
2) Tributaries of Ganga.
i. Son
ii. Ghagghar
iii. Beas
iv. Kosi
3) Identify the odd one.
i. Girnar
ii. Bundelkhand
iii. Nilgiri
iv. Anaimalai
4) Identify the odd one.
i. Negro
ii. Japura
iii. Marajo
iv. Sao Francisco

Q. 3 Answer in one sentence. (Any Four) 4

1) Which is the most ancient mountain system in Asia?
2) Which is the largest delta in the world?
3) In which country does the main part of Guyana Highlands lie?
4) What is the name of the capital of Brazil?
5) What type of islands are mainly found in Andaman and Nicobar
Archipelago?

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Q. 4 A) Mark and name the following in the outline map given below and
prepare an index. ( Any Four) 4

C.

1) The Great Indian Desert

2) Coromandel Coast
3) Maharashtra Plateau
4) Rann of Kachchh
5) Karnataka Plateau
6) Sahyadri

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Q.4 B) with the help of the given passage, find out the information from the
map given below and write the answer of any four points. 4
In Jammu and Kashmir, river Indus and her tributaries flow parallel to
each other. Two large rivers flowing through the middle part of India are
west-flowing rivers. Mountain ranges lying between these rivers are in the
mid-part of India. A river originating in Mansarovar in Tibet flows east
through China and enters India from east and drains in Bay of Bengal in the
end. Brackish lake formed due to meteorite fall is located in Maharashtra.
The archipelagos located to the east and west of India are part of India.

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Q. 5 Give geographical reasons. (Any Two) 6
1) Brazilian Highland is also known as Brazilian shield.
2) West-flowing rivers are hardly found in Brazil.
3) The coastal areas of Brazil are famous for tourism.
4) In spite of abundant biodiversity there is limited development of
tourism in Amazon basin.
Q. 6 A) Identify the landforms in the map and name them. (Any Three) 6

i. Guyana Highlands ii. ii. Brazilian Highlands

iii. Pantanal iv. Amazon river basin
v. Marajo Island vi. The Great Escarpment.
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 OR
Q. 6 B) Study the given Graph and answer the following. (Any Three)

Discharge In Rivers
x
Discharge in M3/S.

Rivers
1) Which river has the lowest discharge?
2) How much is the discharge of river Brahmaputra?
3) How much is the discharge of river Krishna?
4) What is the difference between the highest and the lowest
discharges?
5) Determine which of the above rivers might be perennial.
6) What could be the cause of regularity in discharge of rivers?
Q. 7 Explain the following. (Any Two) 8
1) Brazilian Highlands.
2) Himalayan rivers.
3) Pantanal region.

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 GEOGRAPHY
EXERCISE: 2.1
TOPICS: 4 & 5

Q. 1 Select an appropriate option: 4

a) The eastern coast of Brazil receives …………….. type of rainfall.
i. Cyclonic ii. Orographic
iii. Convectional iv. Medium.
b) India receives its maximum rainfall from the winds coming
from…………….. direction.
i. South-East. ii. South-West.
iii. North-West. iv. North-East.
c) Rainforests in Brazil are known as ‘Lungs of the World’, because…… .
i. Evergreen forests produce oxygen on large scale.
ii. These forests are huge in size.
iii. In these forests, wildlife is found on very large scale.
iv. There is very heavy rainfall in this region.
d) Identify the proper group regarding wildlife in India.
i. Lion, Nilgiri Tahr goat, Red Panda, Macau.
ii. Lion, Tamarin, Bison, Puma.
iii. Lion, Bison, Camel, One-horned rhino.
iv. Lion, Leopard, Pink Dolphin, Yak.
Q.2 Match the Pairs. 4
‘A’ ‘B’
1) India a. Teak
2) Brazil b. Amazon Basin
3) Deciduous forests c. Temperate climate
4) Coniferous forests d. Monsoon climate
e. Himalayas
f. Hot/Tropical Climate

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Q. 3 Answer the following in one sentence. (Any Four) 4
1) Where does the rain shadow region of South India form?
2) Which is the rainy season in Brazil?
3) Area under which type of forests is most in India?
4) What types of forests are found in Brazilian Highland?
5) In which two seasons Rainfall occurs in India?

Q. 4 A) Mark and name the following in the outline map given below and
prepare Index. (Any Four) 4

C.

1) Largest Delta in the world.

2) Habitat of One-horned rhino.
3) Coniferous forests.
4) Habitat of Indian Bustard.
5) Wettest place in the world.
6) Hot desert region.

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Q. 4 B) Read the given map and answer the following questions.
(Any Four) 4

00

28

28 28

B R A Z I L 23

23

23
Brazil
Annual Average
Precipitation and Temperature
Index
18 Annual Average Rainfall
230 30'' S. (in mm)
<500
1000
N 1500
2000
18 2500
0 300 600 900 1200 >3000
0
Km. 18 Temperature C
Major Winds

1) Name the direction of wind coming towards Brazil.

2) Which is the region of low temperature in Brazil?
3) Distribution of which geographical factors is shown in this map?
4) What would be the nature of precipitation between 00 to 50 N
and 00 to 50 S latitudes?
5) As per the winds shown in the map, what types of rainfall occurs
in Brazil?

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Q. 5 Give geographical reasons. (Any Two) 6

1) Distribution of precipitation is uneven in India.
2) There is no major change in annual range of temperature of
Chennai.
3) Temperature decreases as one goes from north to south in Brazil.
4) Area under dense rainforest is more in Brazil.

Q.6 A) Represent the following statistical data with the help of a multiple
line graph and answer the questions given below. 6

Month Temperature (0C)

Delhi Brasilia
June 34 22
July 32 23
August 31 26
September 30 25

1) Find out the difference in temperature of Delhi and Brasilia in the

month of August.
2) In given period, which season would be there in Brazil?
3) In which month there is highest difference in temperature of Delhi and
Brasilia?
OR
Q. 6 B) Read/ Observe the following diagram and answer the questions
given below.

Temperature forests 270 C

21 c
0
230 C 1200
2000
0 m"
5 .11 1600 mm 600 mm 2000
mm
Tropical Forest Deciduous forests 1600
coastal plains

1000 m Equational Forests 210 C

Various 1200
types of 28 C
0 1500 mm
Reptiles and 800
500 m Apes 2000 m
Grassland animals grassland animals 400
Reptiles, Arbored and aquatic animals
००० m 000 mm
250 mi 750 mi 1250 mi 1750 mi 2438 mi 0 "
400 Km 1200 Km 2000 Km 2800 Km 3600 Km 25 .24
5011’ N. Guyana Highlands Amazon Basin Parana Basin Brazil Highlands 25०24'S.

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 1) Where are the temperate forests found in Brazil?
2) Why are deciduous forests found in Paraguay- Parana river basin?
3) What types of animals are found in Guyana highland region?
4) What types of animal life would be there in Amazon River basin?
5) What is the mean rainfall in deciduous forests region?
6) In which region is the highest temperature found?
Q. 7 Answer the following questions in detail. (Any Two) 8
1) Compare the climatic conditions of India and Brazil on the basis of
physiography and latitudinal location.
2) Write the monthwise different reasons found in India and write their
characteristics in brief.
3) “There is diversity in wildlife in Brazil”. Explain with suitable examples.

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 GEOGRAPHY
EXERCISE: 2.2
TOPICS: 4 & 5

Q. 1 Select an appropriate option. 4

a) The western coast of India receives …………….. type of rainfall.
i. Convectional ii. Cyclonic
iii. Orographic iv. snowfall
b) North-West region of Brazil receives heavy rainfall, because ………...
i. This region is near to the Equator.
ii. There are dense forests in this region.
iii. This is mountainous region.
iv. Cloud formation is very high in this region.
c) The existence of ………………….. takes place on the leeward side of
mountains.
i. Grasslands ii. Rain-shadow region
iii. Deserts iv. Dense forests
d) Starting from your holidays after annual examination to next year’s
annual examination, identify the proper order of seasons in India.
i. Rainy season – Winter – Retreat of Monsoon – Summer.
ii. Winter – Retreat of Monsoon – Summer - Rainy season.
iii. Summer – Rainy season – Retreat of Monsoon – Winter.
iv. Retreat of Monsoon - Winter - Rainy season – Summer.
Q.2 Match the Pairs. 4
‘A’ ‘B’
1) Anaconda a. Deciduous forests
2) Pau Brasil b. Dry region
3) Mangroves c. Swampy region
4) Indian Bustard d. Evergreen forests
e. River banks
f. Creeks

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Q. 3 Answer the following in one sentence. (Any Four) 4
1) Where are the coniferous forests found in India?
2) Which is the period of rainy season in Brazil?
3) Which are the wettest places in India?
4) Name any four cities of India experiencing equable climate.
5) Where is the condor bird found in Brazil?
Q. 4 A) Mark and name the following in the outline map given below and
prepare an index. (Any Four) 4

1) Caatinga (Thorny shrubs)

2) Temperate grassland.
3) Drought Quadrilateral.
4) Pantanal - swampy region.
5) Guyana Highland.
6) Marajo Island.
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Q.4 B) Read the given map and answer the following questions.
(Any Four) 4

Cold Desert
N
C.
INDIA
Major Forest Types

Typ

Hot Desert

I N D I A

New Moore Island

(India)

ARABIAN SEA BAY OF BENGAL

Index
Evergreen Forests

Deciduous Forests

Thorny Shrubs

Himalayan Forests
(INDIA

Coastal Forests
(INDIA)

0 200 400 600

Km.

I N D I A N O C E A N

1) Which type of forests occupy maximum area in India?

2) Thorny shrub forests in Deccan Plateau are found in which states?
3) Write the names of any four regions having coastal forests?
4) Why could have cold desert formed in the northern region of India?
5) What type of forests are found in Andaman and Nicobar Isalands?

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Q. 5 Give geographical reasons. (Any Two) 6
1) Temperate climate is found in the Brazilian Highland.
2) Near equatorial regions in coastal areas of Brazil, there is no
significant change in annual temperature.
3) The proportion of orographic rainfall is high in India.
4) Bio-diversity is found in the forests in India.

Q.6 A) Represent the following statistical data with the help of a multiple
bar graph and answer the questions given below. 6

(June to September) An Average Rainfall (In cm)

Month June July August September
Brazil 0.9 1.2 1.3 5.2
India 15.1 26.1 24.5 16.3
1) Which season is it in India?
2) Which season would be there in Brazil? Why?
3) In which months there is less rainfall in India and Brazil?

OR
Q. 6 B) Read the following diagram and answer the questions
given below.

Manaus Kolkata
Rainfall mm

Rainfall mm
Temperature 0C
Temperature 0C

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 1) In which month does the highest precipitation occur in Manaus?
2) In which month is the maximum range of temperature is found in given
cities?
3) What is the lowest temperature shown in Kolkata?
4) What is the minimum precipitation at Manaus? In which month does
it occur?
5) “Rainfall occurs throughout the year in Amazon Basin of Brazil”.
Correlate this statement with reference to temperature and precipitation
of Manaus.
6) Compare the climate of Kolkata and Manaus.

Q. 7 Answer the following questions in detail. (Any Two) 8

1) Explain with reasons the types of occupations that can flourish in
Amazon basin.
2) Explain the correlation between climate and types of forests in India.
3) Write a comparative overview of types of forests in India and Brazil.

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 GEOGRAPHY
EXERCISE: 3.1

TOPICS: 6 & 7.

Q. 1 Select an appropriate option. 4

1) Distribution of population depends on the following factors.
i. Process of development, agriculture, transportation.
ii. Climate, physiography, availability of water.
iii. Industries, transportation, settlement.
iv. Climate, availability of water, industries.
2) Population is sparse in Amazon Basin. because of ----------- .
i. Dense forests and inhospitable climate.
ii. Agriculture and industrial development.
iii. Developing nation.
iv. Dry desert region.
3) Human settlements become sparse towards west in Amazon Basin.
Which one of the following reason is not applicable for it?
i. Region is occupied by dense tropical forest.
ii. Equable and humid climate and abundant supply of water.
iii. Climate is inhospitable and it is not favourable for human settlements.
iv. Less and limited development of transportation.
4) Initial settlements in Brazil were established by imperialists arrived
from ……………... .
i. Africa
ii. America
iii. Europe
iv. India
Q.2 Match the Pairs. 4
‘A’ ‘B’
1) Sparse Population 1. Chandigarh
2) Dense population 2. Goa
3) Compact settlement 3. Rajasthan
4) Fully urban settlement in India 4. Uttar Pradesh
5. Sao Paulo
6. Alagoas
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Q. 3 Answer the following question in one sentence. (Any Four) 4
1) Which policy has been promoted by Brazilian Government?
2) Why is diversity in the pattern of settlements found in India?
3) What is the ranking of India in terms of population in the world?
4) How much percentage of world population lives in Brazil?
5) Why density of population is high in the eastern coast region of
Brazil?
Q. 4 A) With the help of given information, using appropriate method of
distribution prepare a map with Index. (Any Four) 4

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 State – Percentage of Urban Population.
1) Assam 0 to 20 %
2) Jharkhand 21 to 40 %
3) Tamil Nadu 41 to 60 %
4) Goa 61 to 80 %
5) Punjab 21 to 40 %
6) Mizoram 41 to 60 %
Q.4 B) Read the given map and answer the following questions.
(Any Four) 4

NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN

PO
RA
IMA
AMAPA

Manus PARA
AMAZONAS
MHARANHAO RIO GRANDO
SIYARA
DO NARTE
B R A Z I L PIYAUI
PARAIBA

AKRE PARANAMBUKO
ALGOAS
RONDONIA SERGIPE

BAAHIYA
MOTO GRASO
BRAZILIA

0 300 600 900 1200 MINAS ZIRAIS

Km
MATO GRASO AISPIRITO SANTO
GOVANYASUL
BRAZIL SAO PAULO
Population Density
RIO THE JANERIO
(Per Sq. Km) PYARANA
2010
INDEX
SANTA
<50
RIO GRANDO
52-100 DO SUL
100-150
SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN
150-300
>300

1) Name any two states having density less than 50.

2) Name any two states having density between 51 and 100.
3) In which class interval does the density of Alagoas state fall?
4) In which class interval does the density of Rio de Janeiro state fall?
5) What is the density of population of Acre State?

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Q. 5 Give geographical reasons. (Any Two) 6
1) As compared to Brazil India has higher working population.
2) Average life expectancy is increasing in India.
3) Number of literates are more in Brazil.
4) Human settlement is nucleated at Sao Paulo.
Q. 6 A) Percentage of literacy rate of Brazil and India is given in the
following table. With the help of this statistical data, prepare a bar
graph and answer the questions given below. 6
Country 1991 2001 2011
Brazil 80.0 86.4 91.4
India 48.2 61.0 69.3
1) In which country there is remarkable increase in literacy rate after
1991?
2) Calculate the percentage of literacy rate of both the countries for
the period of 1991 to 2001.
3) In which country is higher increase in literacy rate seen?
OR
Q. 6 B) Read the following diagram and answer the questions given below.

Uraban Population
Urban Population (%)

1) In which country urban population is higher?

2) In which country urban population is stable between 1960 and 1970?
3) What is the percentage of urban population of Brazil in 1990-91?
4) In which period the rate of urban population has increased in India?
5) In which period the rate of urban population has increased in Brazil?
6) Considering Brazil and India, which country has higher growth of
urban population?
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Q.7 Answer the following questions in detail. (Any Two) 8
1) Explain with example the effect of physical factors on the
distribution of population in India.
2) Compare the human settlements of India and Brazil with the help of
following points.
i) Physiography ii) Climate iii) Cultivable land iv) Major river basins.
3) Write in detail about the urbanisation in India and Brazil.

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 GEOGRAPHY
EXERCISE: 3.2
TOPICS: 6 & 7.

Q. 1 Identify correct correlation and make a link. 4

Group ‘A’ Group ‘B’ Group ‘C’
1) Rajasthan 1) Dense Population 1) Abundant reserves of minerals.
2) Uttar Pradesh 2) Sparse Population 2) Dry Desert region.
3) Sao Paulo 3) Low urban Population 3) Plain region
4) Para 4) High urban Population 4) Dense forests.

Q.2 A) Identify the incorrect pair. 2

1) i) Punjab – Sparse Population ii) Kerala – Dense population
iii) Uttar Pradesh – Dense Population iv) Himachal Pradesh - Sparse Population.
2) i) Para - Sparse Population ii) Ceara - Dense Population
iii) Roraima - Dense Population iv) Acre - Sparse Population
B) Identify odd factor. 2
1) Due to the following reasons human settlements are nucleated in the east coast
of Brazil.
Odd factor_______________________________ .
i. Fertile land
ii. Transportation facilities.
iii. Availability of resources.
iv. Inhospitable climate.
2) Due to the following reasons, population distribution is dense in the Norther
Plain region of India.
Odd factor_________________________________ .
i. Fertile land
ii. Better Transportation facilities.
iii. Industrial development.
iv. Limited agricultural development.

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Q. 3 State whether following statements are True or False and correct the false
statements. (Any Four) 4
1) Population distribution is even in Brazil.
2) India has less working population.
3) Dispersed settlements are found In east coast of India.
4) Amazon River basin is unfavourable for human settlements.
5) About 86 percent of population in Brazil lives in rural areas.
Q.4 A) With the help of given information, using appropriate method of
distribution, prepare a map with index. (Any Four) 4

State – Percentage of Urban Population.

1) Para 51 to 60 %
2) Parana 81 to 90 %
3) Sao Paulo 91 to 100 %
4) Amazonas 71 to 80 %
5) Rio Grande do Norte 81 to 90 %
6) Bahia 61 to 70 %
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Q.4 B) Read the given map and answer the following questions. (Four) 4

INDIA
N
Population distribution
(2011)
One Dot = 2 lakh people

New Delhi

I N D I A

ARABIAN SEA BAY OF BENGAL

(INDIA)
(IND

0 200 400 600

IA)

Km.

I N D I A N O C E A N

1) Name the state having high density of population in the eastern part
of India.
2) Why density of population is high in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and
Kolkata?
3) Which coastal region of India indicates less distribution of
population?
4) Why population distribution is sparse in Himachal Pradesh?
5) Why population distribution is less in North East India?

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Q. 5 Give geographical reasons. (Any Two) 6
1) Distribution of population is uneven in India.
2) In Brazilian Highland density of population is medium.
3) Population density is high in the coastal regions of Brazil.
4) The speed of urbanisation is slow in India.
Q. 6 A) Percentage of population Age-structure for Brazil and India is given
in the following table. With the help of this statistics prepare a
bargraph and answer the questions given below. 6
Country/ 0 -14 15 - 24 25 - 54 55 - 64 65 and above
Age
Brazil 22.23 % 16.36 % 43.86 % 9.12 % 8.33 %
India 27.34 % 17.9 % 41.08 % 7.45 % 6.25 %
1) In which country percentage of working population is higher?
2) What is the percentage of working population in Brazil?
3) In which country percentage of dependant population is higher?
OR
Q. 6 B) Read/Observe the following diagram and answer the questions
given below. 6

1) In which country the male population is higher?

2) In which country number of females /aged are more?
3) In which country sex-ratio is low in 1960-61?
4) In which year sex-ratio is highest in Brazil?
5) In which year sex-ratio was highest in India?
6) Considering the graph of sex-ratio, state which country is a country
of Youth and which country is declined towards old age?
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Q.7 Answer the following questions in detail. (Any Two) 8
1) Differentiate between the structures of population in India and Brazil with
the help of any four points given below.
(Sex-ratio, Age and Sex composition, Growth rate of population, Life
Expectancy, Literacy rate)
2) Explain the distribution of population in India and Brazil.
3) Explain the pattern of settlements in India and Brazil.

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 GEOGRAPHY
EXERCISE: 4.1
Topics : 8 and 9
Q. 1 Select an appropriate option and complete the following. 4
1) Comparing with Brazil the per capita income of India is………………...
i) low
ii) equal
iii) High
iv) Uneven.
2) In BRICS group country from ……………. continent is not a member.
i) Asia
ii) North America
iii) Africa
iv) South America.
3) The cheapest mode of international transportation is ………….. .
i) Railways
ii) Airways
iii) waterways
iv) Roadways
4) Due to vast longitudinal extent of the country, there are total ………
time zones in Brazil.
i) Three
ii) One
iii) Four
iv) Two.
Q.2 Identify odd factor out. 4
1) Porbandar, Kochi, Kandla, Karwar, Vishakhapatanam.
2) Brazil, India, South Africa, Japan, China.
3) Koyali, Digboi, Barauni, Mathura, Cuddapa.
4) GMT, RIAL, BRT, IST, UTC.
Q.3 Answer the following question in one sentence. (Any Four) 4
1) Which region in India is known as of minerals storehouse?
2) Which countries are the major business partners of Brazil?
3) The economy of any country depends on which factors?
4) In which part of Brazil has less development of transport network
found?
5) Indian Standard Time (IST) is decided on the basis of the time of
which longitude?
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Q.4 A) In given outline map of Brazil show the distribution of any four crops
produced in country with proper index. 4

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Q. 4 B) Read the given map and answer the following questions. 4

1) Name any two major domestic airports in the country.

2) Which are the two major stations (Junctions) on Delhi to Kolkata railway
route?
3) In which part of the country, railway network is sparse?
4) Which one of the following railway route is the shortest route? How much?
Mumbai – Pune – Wadi – Guntakal – Chennai.
Mumbai – Pune – Miraj – Guntakal – Chennai.
5) Which four major cities of India handle International Air Transportation?

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Q. 5 Give geographical reasons. (Any Two) 6
1) India and Brazil are developing countries.
2) Centralization of large scale industries in Brazil is in South and South
East region.
3) Water transportation is practiced in Amazon River.
4) Eco-tourism is developing in Brazil.
Q. 6 A) Draw a Pie chart, indicating percentage of population
in different activities in Brazil and answer the following questions 6

Activities/ Occupation Percentage

Primary 20
Secondary 19
Tertiary 71

1) Which occupation has the highest percentage? How much?

2) Considering the percentage of all the types of occupations- in which
category would this country lie?
OR
Q.6 B) Read the following diagram indicating import and export between
Brazil and India and answer the questions given below. 6

Import and Export of Brazil to India

in US$ millions

India's Exports to Brazil

( in US$ millions)

India's Imports to Brazil

( in US$ millions)
Imports Exports

Year

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 1) The graph is for which years and how many?
2) In which year value of import from Brazil to India is more than the
value of export to Brazil from India?
3) Discuss the Balance of Trade in the year 2013.
4) In which year India’s trade with Brazil was about 6,000 US dollar?
5) In which year the difference in the value of trade is highest between
India and Brazil?
6) What change is noticed in the trade of the year 2009 and 2012?

Q. 7 Explain the following statements. (Any Two) 8

1) The economies of India and Brazil are mixed type.
2) Fishing plays an important role in the economy of India.
3) The development of means of transportation is an indicator of progress
of nation.
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 EXERCISE: 4.2

Q. 1 Select an appropriate option and complete the following. 4

1) Brazil is leading country in the export of………………. .
i) Banana
ii) Soya bean
iii) Cotton
iv) Maize
2) The warm and cold ocean currents flow off the ……………… coast of
Brazil.
i) South
ii) East
iii) West
iv) North.
3) In Brazil…………………… tourism is developing.
i) Eco
ii) Historical
iii) Cultural
iv) Medicinal
4) In Brazil ………………… is the most common mode of transportation.
i) Roadways
ii) Railways
iii) Airways
iv) Waterways
Q. 2 Match the Pairs. 4
‘A’ ‘B’
1) Nascente do Rio Moa a. Uttar Pradesh
2) Ponta do Seixas b. Mineral oil
3) Allahabad c. Stone Mines
4) Mumbai High d. Acra
e. Paraiba
f. Swampy land
Q.3 Answer the following question in one sentence. (Any Four) 4
1) What are the different types of fishing in India?
2) In which states of India salt is produced on a large scale?
3) Name the member countries of BRICS.
4) Which factors have influenced the development of transportation
service in Brazil?
5) In which part of Brazil the density of roadways is less?
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Q.4 A) Mark and name the following in the outline map given below and
prepare an index. (Any Four) 4

1) Fishing zone in Brazil
2) Ocean currents
3) Iron ore producing region
4) Coal producing region.
5) Brasilia
6) Major Inland Port.

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Q. 4 B) Read the given map of India and answer the following questions.
(Any Four) 4

1) East – West highway passes through which major cities?

2) Name the major ports on Eastern Coast.
3) Which mode of transportation would be convenient and less expensive
for transportation of cement from Chennai to Mumbai?
4) Which cities are connected by Golden Quadrilateral?
5) Near which city the North-South an East-West high ways comes togather?

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Q.5 Give geographical reasons. (Any Two) 6
1) About 95 percent of international trade of India is practiced through
water ways.
2) Railway transportation is confined to south-east region of Brazil.
3) Metallurgical industries are located in North eastern part of peninsular
India.
4) Fishing is not developed in the interior part of Brazil.
Q. 6 A) Draw a bar graph with the help of following information and
write a note on it. 6
Percentage of Population engaged in Tourism and
Contribution of Tourism in GNP.
Country Population GNP (%)
India 9.5 8.3
Brazil 7.8 8.8
l Write a short note on the basis of the population in Tourism and
it's contribution in GNP. in both countries.

OR
B) Study the graph and answer the questions given below. 6
Number Of Tourists In Lakhs

Year

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 1) From which year number of foreign tourist has increased in India?
2) Why are the number of tourists stable in last 20 years in Brazil?
3) In which five year plan the number of international tourists has
increased remarkably?
4) What was the number of tourists in both the countries in 1995?
5) Why could have international tourist increased in India?
6) In which year number of international tourists are more or less same in
Brazil and India?

Q. 7 Answer in detail. (Any Two) 8

1) Why Brazil has four Time zones?
2) Write a note on import and export in India.
3) Why is the development of mining activity limited in Brazil?

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