Geography: CBSE Sample Question Paper - 5 | Sample Papers for Class 11 Humanities - Humanities/Arts PDF Download

General Instructions:
(i) All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Question number 1 to 14 are Multiple choice questions carrying 1 mark each.
(iii) Question number 15 to 16 are Multiple source based questions carrying 3 marks each.
(iv) Question number 17 to 21 are Short-answer questions carrying 3 marks each. Answer to each of these questions should not exceed 80 – 100 words.
(v) Question number 22 to 26 are Long-answer questions carrying 5 marks each. Answer to each of these questions should not exceed 150 words.
(vi) Question number 27 and 28 are related to identification and locating and labelling of geographical features on maps, carrying 5 marks each.
(vii) Outline maps of the World and India provided to you must be attached within your answer-book
(viii) Use of templates and stencils for drawing outline maps is allowed.

Q.1. The only natural satellite of the earth is:
(a) galaxy
(b) moon
(c) sun
(d) planets

Q.2. The ocean crust rocks are much younger than the:
(a) continental bay
(b) continental shore
(c) continental rocks
(d) continental sediments

Q.3. The earth’s surface is being continuously subjected to external forces induced basically by:
(a) wind
(b) power
(c) sunlight
(d) water

Q.4. ______ is essential to the survival of all organisms.
(a) Clothes
(b) House
(c) Ozone
(d) Air

Q.5. The wind circulation around a low is called:
(a)  anti-frictional circulation
(b)  frictional circulation
(c)  cyclonic circulation
(d)  atmospheric circulation

Q.6. Arrange the formation of cumulous clouds in correct order:
(i) Air on being heated, becomes light.
(ii)  Air rises up in convection currents.
(iii)  As air rises, it expands and loses heat.
(iv) Condensation takes place.
Options:
(a)  ii, iii, i, iv
(b)  iv, iii, ii, i
(c)  iv, ii, iii, i
(d)  i, ii, iii, iv

Q.7. The warmest year, not only for the 20th century but also for the whole millennium was:
(a) 1998
(b) 2008
(c) 1988
(d) 1978

Q.8. __________ geography studies the spatial pattern of natural vegetation in their habitats.
(a) Environmental
(b) Human
(c) Plant
(d) Zoo

Q.9. The thickness of the continental crust is:
(a) 40 km
(b) 30 km
(c) 20 km
(d) 10 km

Q.10. ______ contains calcium, aluminium, magnesium, iron and silica.
(a) Coal
(b) Graphite
(c) Pyroxene
(d) Sodium

Q.11. ________ can cause significant damage to even un-weathered rocks and can reduce high mountains into low hills and plains.
(a) Drumlins
(b) Fjords
(c) Cirques
(d) Glacier

Q.12. Which one of the following gases is transparent to incoming solar radiation and opaque to outgoing terrestrial radiation:
(a) Carbon dioxide
(b) Helium
(c) Nitrogen
(d) Oxygen

Q.13. Arrange the following rivers from South to North direction:
(i) Mahanadi
(ii) Godavari
(iii) Cauvery
(iv) Krishna
Options:
(a) i, ii, iv, iii
(b) ii, iii, iv, i
(c) iii, iv, ii, i
(d) iv, iii, ii, i

Q.14. Which one of the following is the source region for the formation of air masses:
(a) The Siberian Plain
(b) The Deccan Plateau
(c) The Himalayas
(d) The Equatorial forest

Q.15. Read the case study given below and Answer any three of the questions that follow.
The protection of wildlife has a long tradition in India. Many stories of Panchtantra and Jungle Books, etc. have stood the test of time relating to the love for wildlife. These have a profound impact on young minds. In 1972, a  comprehensive  Wildlife  Act  was  enacted,  which  provides  the  main  legal framework  for  conservation  and  protection of wildlife in India. The two main objectives of the Act are to provide protection to the endangered species  listed  in  the  schedule  of  the  Act  and  to  provide  legal  support  to  the  conservation  areas  of  the  country  classified as National parks, sanctuaries and closed areas. This Act has been comprehensively amended in 1991, making punishments more stringent and has also made provisions for the protection of specified plant species and conservation of endangered species of wild animals. There are 103 National parks and 535 wildlife sanctuaries in the country (Appendix V). Wildlife conservation has a very large ambit with unbounded potential for the well-being  of  humankind.  However,  this  can  be  achieved  only  when  every  individual  understands  its  significance  and  contributes  his  bit.  For  the  purpose  of  effective  conservation  of  flora  and  fauna,  special  steps  have  been  initiated by the Government of India in collaboration with UNESCO’s ‘Man and Biosphere Programme’. Special schemes like Project Tiger (1973) and Project Elephant (1992) have been launched to conserve these species and their  habitat  in  a  sustainable  manner.  Project  Tiger  has  been  implemented  since  1973.  The  main  objective  of  the scheme is to ensure maintenance of viable population of tigers in India for scientific, aesthetic, cultural and ecological  values,  and  to  preserve  areas  of  biological  importance  as  natural  heritage  for  the  benefit,  education  and enjoyment of the people. Initially, the Project Tiger was launched in nine tiger reserves, covering an area of 16,339 sq. km, which has now increased to 44 tiger reserves, encompassing 36,988.28 sq. km of core tiger habitats distributed in 17 states. The tiger population in the country has registered an increase from 1,411 in 2006 to 1,706 in 2010. Project Elephant was launched in 1992 to assist states having free ranging population of wild elephants.
It was aimed at ensuring long-term survival of identified viable population of elephants in their natural habitat. The project is being implemented in 17 states. Apart from this, some other projects such as Crocodile Breeding Project, Project Hangul and conservation of Himalayan Musk deer have also been launched by the Government of India.
(i) When was the Project Tiger implemented?
(a) 1963
(b) 1983
(c) 1973
(d) 1993

(ii) When was Project Elephant launched?
(a) 1972
(b) 1992
(c) 1982
(d) 1962 

(iii) How many National Parks are there in the country?
(a) 103
(b) 104
(c) 101
(d) 102

Q.16. Read the case study given below andAns.wer any three of the questions that follow.
The foundation of map-making in India was laid during the Vedic period when the expressions of astronomical truths  and  cosmological  revelations  were  made.  The  expressions  were  crystallised  into  ‘sidhantas’  or  laws  in  classical  treaties  of  Arya  Bhatta,  Varahamihira  and  Bhaskara,  and  others.  Ancient  Indian  scholars  divided  the  known  world  into  seven  ‘dwipas’.  Mahabharata  conceived  a  round  world  surrounded  by  water.  Todarmal  pioneered land surveying and map making as an integral part of the revenue collection procedure. Besides, Sher Shah Suri’s revenue maps further enriched the mapping techniques during the medieval period. The intensive topographical  surveys  for  the  preparation  of  up-to-date  maps  of  the  entire  country,  were  taken  up  with  the  setting up of the Survey of India in 1767, which culminated with the map of Hindustan in 1785. Today, the Survey of India produces maps at different scales for the entire country.
(i) Sher Shah Suri’s ________maps enriched the mapping techniques during the medieval period.
(a) revenue
(b) social
(c) physical
(d) political

(ii) When was the foundation of map-making in India laid?
(a) In Mughal times
(b) In Modern times
(c) In Mahabharata times
(d) In Vedic times

(iii) Who produces maps at different scales for the entire country?
(a) The Survey Maps
(b) The Maps of Survey
(c) The Survey of India
(d) None of the above

Q.17.  What impact does the landslide have on human life?

Q.18.  Describe the meaning of "Break in the Monsoon."

Q.19.  Note-making about shield volcanoes

Q.20. When compared to other times of the year, how does the energy received in the upper layer of the atmosphere change?

Q.21.  Explain the oceans' three-layer temperature structure.

Q.22. Both cause management and catastrophe management can benefit from development. Justify.

Q.23. Describe the key characteristics of India's winter season.

Q.24. Describe the carbon cycle in detail. Diagram drawn using labels.

Q.25. What distinguishes Bhangar from Khadar?

Q.26. List the factors that induce soil erosion.

Q.27. Mark the following on a map of India's outline using the corresponding symbols:
A. State with high level of population density
B. A city with more than 10 million population in Maharashtra state
C. An iron-ore mine in Odisha state
D. A centre of cotton textile in Gujarat state
E. An important node on east-west corridor in Assam state

Q.28. Five features are denoted by the letters A, B, C, D, and E on the provided globe map. With the use of the following details, locate the following features on the map and label them with their proper names:
A. An area of subsistence gathering
B. A major international airport
C. A terminal station of Trans-Canadian Railway
D. The largest country in South America
E. A mega city