Time: 1 hour
Maximum Marks: 35
General Instructions:
- All questions are compulsory.
- Questions 1 to 5 carry 1 mark each.
- Questions 6 to 8 carry 2 marks each.
- Questions 9 and 10 carry 4 marks each.
- Questions 11 and 12 carry 5 marks each.
- Question 13 carries 6 marks.
- Internal choices are provided wherever appropriate.
Q1. Who coined the term Geography, and what does it mean? (1Mark)
Q2. Assertion-Reason Type: (1Mark)
Assertion (A): Geography is an integrating discipline.
Reason (R): It studies only natural phenomena and ignores human aspects.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true.
Q3. The systematic approach to study geography was introduced by ________, while the regional approach was developed by ________. (1Mark)
Q4. Define Biogeography. (1Mark)
Q5. Which one of the following tools has helped in the modern study of geography? (1Mark)
(a) Microscope
(b) GIS
(c) Telescope
(d) Centrifuge
Q6. Why is geography considered a discipline of synthesis? (2 Marks)
Q7. What are the three basic questions geography tries to answer? (2 Marks)
Q8. A student observes that agricultural practices vary from Punjab to Tamil Nadu. Using your understanding of geography, explain why. (2 Marks)
Q9. Explain the relationship between human beings and nature as discussed in the chapter. (4 Marks)
Q10. Describe the systematic and regional approaches in geography. (4 Marks)
Q11. Discuss geography's relationship with other disciplines. (5 Marks)
Q12 (a). What is the importance of Physical Geography? (5 Marks)
OR
Explain how technology has transformed geographical study. (5 Marks)
Q13. Describe the main branches of geography based on the systematic approach. (6 Marks)
OR
Discuss the dualism in geography and how it shapes the discipline. (6 Marks)
