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MPPSC 2019 – MAINS TEST SERIES 2019 - TEST 3 MPPSC MAINS 2019 MAINS TEST SERIES MAINS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM (MMP) TEST 3 GS PAPER 1 Part B GEOGRAPHY - Topic 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 MODEL HINTS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- 3 MARKERS 1. This question consists of 15 very short answer type questions from (a) to (o). Each question is to be answered in 1 or 2 lines. There is no internal choice. Each question carries 3 marks. (a) Location of Central Highlands in Madhya Pradesh. Model Hints Central High Land is one of the physiographic divisions of Madhya Pradesh. It is the high land measuring the upper part of the M.P. from east to west. It is the part of Peninsular plateau lying to the north of the Narmada river. It is the biggest structure of the state comprising various plateaus, mountains and valleys. MPPSC 2019 - MAINS TEST SERIES 2019 (Enroll@8999) Call: 9953733830 WhatsApp: 7982862964 Mail: [email protected] www.mppscadda.com MPPSC 2019 – MAINS TEST SERIES 2019 - TEST 3 Supplementary Notes Central Highlands have been further classified into: A. Plateau of Central India B. Bundelkhand Plateau C. Rewa-Panna Plateau D. Malwa Plateau E. Narmada Son Valley The Central high lands are made up of Cuduppah rock group, Vindhya rock group, Deccan trap and the new sedimentation. The highland has very less forest only 20%. Most important forest product found is the catechu. (extract of acacia trees) (b) Define Perihelion and Aphelion Model Hints On the Earth's orbit around the Sun, when the earth is closest to the sun, the position is called perihelion and when it is farthest the position is called aphelion. Supplementary Notes On January 3rd, the earth in its orbit is closest to the sun. This time of the earth is said to be Perihelion. On about July 4th, the earth is farthest from the sun, at this time the earth is said to be Aphelion. At aphelion the distance of the sun is 152 million km. While at its closest at perihelion the earth is 147.3 million km away from the sun. Owing to the elliptical orbit, the minimum distance of the earth from the sun is reached on or about January 3rd every year. It is winter in the Northern Hemisphere when the axis is tilted away from the sun. While the tilt makes the Northern Hemisphere cool in winter, its comparative nearness to the sun helps to make the Southern Hemisphere warm in summer. MPPSC 2019 - MAINS TEST SERIES 2019 (Enroll@8999) Call: 9953733830 WhatsApp: 7982862964 Mail: [email protected] www.mppscadda.com MPPSC 2019 – MAINS TEST SERIES 2019 - TEST 3 (c) Cropping Intensity Model Hints Cropping intensity refers to raising of a number of crops from the same field during one agricultural year. It can be measured through a formula : Cropping intensity = Total cropped area x 100 Net sown area (d) Where is the highest mountain peak of India located. Also mention its height? Model Hints Kanchenjunga is the highest mountain peak in India and ranked 3rd highest peak in the world with It height is 8,586 m (28,169 ft). It is situated at the border of India and Nepal in the Sikkim Himalayas. List of Top 10 Highest Peaks of India Name of Highest Peak (Decreasing order) Height (metre) Kangchenjunga Peak 8586 metre Nanda Devi Peak 7816 metre Kamet Peak 7756 metre Saltoro Kangri Peak 7742 metre Saser Kangri Peak 7,672 metre Mamostong Kangri Peak 7516 metre Rimo Peak 7385 metre Hardeol Peak 7151 metre Chaukamba Peak 7138 metre Trisul Peak 7120 metre (e) How is the sex -ratio calculated in India? Model Hints Sex composition is studied with the help of an index called sex ratio which reflects the balance between males and females. In India, sex ratio is measured in terms of females per thousand males and is worked out using the formula. Sex Ratio = Female Population x 1000 Male Population Sex-ratio in India according to 2011 census is 940, it implies that there are 940 females per 1000 males in India. Sex ratio has a profound effect on other demographic features like growth of population, marriage rates, occupational structure etc. MPPSC 2019 - MAINS TEST SERIES 2019 (Enroll@8999) Call: 9953733830 WhatsApp: 7982862964 Mail: [email protected] www.mppscadda.com MPPSC 2019 – MAINS TEST SERIES 2019 - TEST 3 (f) Key Diamond producing areas of India. Model Hints The Majhgawan mine at Panna in the Madhya Pradesh is the only state with a diamond mine in the country as well as in Asia. It produces 30,000 carats every year During the year 2017-18, Madhya Pradesh has produced 28,424 carats of diamonds (up to December 2017). Madhya Pradesh is the state which is known as Diamond of India. (g) Which is the place of origin of Chambal river? Model Hints Chambal River It is the 2nd longest river of MP with total length on 965 kms. It originates from Janapav hill near Mhow [Indore District] It falls in Yamuna river near Etawah [UP] Its major tributaries include Sindh, Kali Sindh, Paravti, Banas, Shipraetc It marks northern boundary of MP with rajasthan Major dams include Gandhi Sagar, Rana Pratap Sagar, Jawahar Sagar etc It flows through Dhar, Ujjain, Ratlam, Mandsaur, Neemuch, Morena, Shoepur, Bhind districts etc. (h) What are the geographical areas occupied by 'Gond' tribe in India? Model Hints • Gond tribal group is Scheduled Tribes of central and south-central India. • They live in Indian Peninsular regions in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, and Odisha • In Madhya Pradesh Bhils have the highest no..of population (46.18 Lakh), followed by Gond (43.57 Lakh). Gond Sub Tribes: Pardhan, Agaria, Ojha, Nagarchi, Solhas Gond Geographical Area in MP: Found in almost every district but mainly in Vindhya & Satpura Region 3 largest Tribes of India 1. Bhil 2. Gond 3. Kol 3 largest Tribes of MP 1. Bhil 2. Gond 3. Baiga MPPSC 2019 - MAINS TEST SERIES 2019 (Enroll@8999) Call: 9953733830 WhatsApp: 7982862964 Mail: [email protected] www.mppscadda.com MPPSC 2019 – MAINS TEST SERIES 2019 - TEST 3 (i) Crop zones in Madhya Pradesh Model Hints • Madhya Pradesh is divided into five Crop Zones: • 5 Crop Zones are : o Rice Zone o Wheat Rice Zone o Wheat Zone o Wheat Jowar Zone o Cotton Jowar Zone (j) Differentiate between Stalactites and Stalagmites Model Hints Stalactite • The water, containing limestone in solution, seeps through the roof of the caverns in the form of a continuous chain of drops. • A portion of the drops hangs on the roof and on the evaporation of water, a small deposit of limestone is left behind contributing to the formation of a stalactite. • A stalactite grows downwards from the roof. • Its thickness is maximum near the roof and it thins out downwards. Stalagmite • The remaining portion of the drop falls to the floor of the cavern. • This also evaporates, leaving behind a small deposit of limestone aiding the formation of stalagmite, thicker and flatter, rising upwards from the floor. • Its thickness is maximum at the floor of the cavern and it thins out upwards. (k) Mixed Cropping Model Hints Mixed cropping is the practice of growing two or more crops together on the same piece of land in one crop season. The different crops to be grown together are so selected that the products and waste materials from one crop stimulates the growth of the other crop For example, wheat, gram and mustard are grown as mixed rabi crops in dry regions of Northern India. MPPSC 2019 - MAINS TEST SERIES 2019 (Enroll@8999) Call: 9953733830 WhatsApp: 7982862964 Mail: [email protected] www.mppscadda.com MPPSC 2019 – MAINS TEST SERIES 2019 - TEST 3 (l) Agro Ecology Model Hints Agroecology is the study of Ecological processes that operate in agricultural production systems. Its an integrated approach that simultaneously applies ecological and social concepts and principles to the design and management of food and agricultural systems. It seeks to optimize the interactions between plants, animals, humans and the environment while taking into consideration the social aspects that need to be addressed for a sustainable and fair food system. (m) Differentiate between Spring Tides and Neap Tides. Model Hints Tides do not rise to the same height every day. They are influenced by the relative position of the moon and the sun with respect to the earth. Accordingly two types of tides are recognized: 1. Spring Tide. On the full moon and the new moon, the moon and the sun are almost in a line with the earth. Hence, they exert their combined pull on the earth. Therefore, on these two days tides are highest and are known as spring tides. 2. Neap Tide. When the moon is at first and last quarter, the sun and the moon make a right angle at the earth's centre. The attraction of the sun and the moon tends to balance each other. As a result, tides with lowest amplitude occur. These tides are termed as neap tides. MPPSC 2019 - MAINS TEST SERIES 2019 (Enroll@8999) Call: 9953733830 WhatsApp: 7982862964 Mail: [email protected] www.mppscadda.com MPPSC 2019 – MAINS TEST SERIES 2019 - TEST 3 (n) Duars Model Hints • The longitudinal flat floored structural valleys region between the Lesser Himalayas and the Outer Himalayas are called as ‘duars’ (door) in the eastern himalayan region in India. Its called as ‘duns’ in the western himalayan region. • The Bhabar of Punjab are known as duars in Assam • Duars is the gateway to the hill stations of North Bengal, Assam and Bhutan.