CBSE Board Class 11 Geography Sample Papers 2010

ANNUAL EXAMINATION- 2010
GEOGRAPHY (THEORY)
Time 3 Hrs                     CLASS- XI th                                    M.M. 70
General Instructions:
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(I)There are 26 questions in all.
(II)All questions are compulsory.
(III)Question numbers 1 to 10 are very short answer questions carrying 1 mark each.
(IV)Question numbers 11 to 20 are also short-answer questions of 3 marks each.  Answer to each of these questions should not exceed 80 words.
(V)Question numbers 21 to 25 are long-answer questions of 5 marks each.  Answer to each of these questions should not exceed 150 words.
(VI)Question number 26 is related to identification or locating  and labeling geographical features on maps.
(VII)Outline maps provided to you must be attached with your answer book.
(VIII)Use of templates or stencils for drawing outline maps is allowed.

Q-1.  Which one of the following questions is related to cause-effect relationship?
(a) Why (c) What
(b) Where (d) When

Q-2  In which one of the following countries, the ‘Earth Summit’ was held?
(a) the UK (c) Brazil
(b) Mexico (d) China

Q-3  During photosynthesis, carbon dioxide combines with water in the presence of sunlight to form :
(a) proteins    (c) carbohydrates
(b) amino acids   (d) vitamins

Q-4      Sea salt, pollen, ash, smoke soot, fine soil — these are associated with:
(a) Gases    (c) Water vapour
(b) Dust particles   (d) Meteors

Q-5     The direction of wind around a low pressure in northern hemisphere is:
(a) clockwise    (c) anti-clock wise
(b) perpendicular to isobars  (d) parallel to isobars

Q-6   In which one of the following districts of Uttaranchal did Malpa Landslide
disaster take place?
(a) Bageshwar   (c) Almora
(b) Champawat   (d) Pithoragarh

Q-7   Which one of the following latitudinal extent is relevant for the extent of
India’s area?
(a) 8°41'N - 35°7'N (c) 8°4'N - 35°6'N
(b) 8°4'N - 37°6'N (d) 6°45'N - 37°6'N

Q-8   How many of the following numbers of Biosphere reserves are recognised
by the IUCN?
(a) One    (c) Three
(b) Two    (d) Four

Q-9   In which of the following states in India do we find ‘As’ type of climate as
per Koeppen’s classification?
(a) In Kerala and coastal Karnataka
(b) In Andaman and Nicobar Islands
(c) On Coromandal coast
(d) In Assam and Arunachal Pradesh

Q-10   Which one of the following is the place of confluence of the Alkananda and the
Bhagirathi?
(a) Vishnu Prayag   (c) Karan Prayag
(b) Rudra Prayag   (d) Deva Prayag
Q-11  Study the following diagram and answer the features shown by B, D and F.

                                
Q -12 What is the difference between Khadar and Bhangar?

Q-13 What is the Inter-Tropical Convergene Zone?

Q-14 State the differences between the Dendritic and Trellis drainage pattern.

Q-15 What is Flood. Mention the flood prone area of India.

Q 16 Why do we call the Earth a Blue Planet.

Q 17 Which types of Climates have very low range of Temperature.

Q 18 What are difference between Sea breeze and Land breeze.

Q19 Distinguish between Stalactite and Stalagmite.

Q 20 What are the steps suggested for Biodiversity Conservation by Earth Summit held  
          at Rio de Janerio, Brazil in June 1992

Q21 Describe the Hydrologic Cycle Mathematically with the help of diagram 

Q22 Explain the three types of boundaries made by the plates.

Q23 What is Earthquake. Illustrates their types.

Q24 What is Soil Erosion  ? Suggest to conserve the Soil Erosion.

Q25  What are the Physical divisions of India. Explain any one of them.

Q26 Map Work
(a)Mention and locate the following in the outline map of World.
1.Mid Atlantic Ocean Ridge
2. Venguela current
3.Ring of fire
4. Oyashio current
(b)Mention and locate the following in the outline map of India
1.Luni River
2.Kaveri
3.Coro Mandel coast
4.Malabar Coast
5.Annai modi
6.Similipal