MT 2017 .... .... 1100 Seat No. MT – SOCIAL SCIENCE (73) GEOGRAPHY & ECONOMICS – SEMI PRELIM I – PAPER III (E) Time : 2 Hours (Pages 3) Max. Marks : 40 Note : (i) All figures are compulsory. (ii) Figures to the right indicate full marks. (iii) Draw neat diagrams and sketches wherever necessary (iv) Use the supplied outline map of India and graph paper. (v) To draw map of India use of Stencil is allowed. Q.1. (A) Complete and write the following statements by choosing 3 appropriate alternative from the given in the brackets : (i) ................ in Maharashtra is a famous hill station. (a) Ooty (b) Bidar (c) Mahabaleshwar (d) Koyna (ii) Malabar Coast has ................... which are locally known as Kayals. (a) lakes (b) rivers (c) backwaters (d) ponds (iii) Major part of Malwa plateau falls in the state of ................... (a) Maharashtra (b) Goa (c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Himachal Pradesh Q.1. (B) Match the Columns : 3 Group ‘A’ Group ‘B’ (i) Ujjain a) Burhanpur gap (ii) Palaghat b) ancient cultural capital of Malwa region (iii) Karnataka plateau c) a gap in the Ghats d) Maidan Q.2. (A) Give geographical reasons : (Any 2) 4 (i) Rainfall influences the climate of the Western Ghats and the Coastal plain. (ii) Laterite soils are found in the regions receiving heavy rainfall. (iii) The Deccan is home to many languages. 2 / MT Paper - III Q.2. (B) Write short notes : (Any 2) 4 (i) Soils of the Central Highlands. (ii) Industries in the Andaman and Nicobar groups of islands. (iii) Irrigation in Central Karnataka Plateau Q.3. (A) Draw a simple line graph depicting production of coal in Assam 2 with the following information : Production of coal Year in million metric tonnes 2000-01 185 2001-02 194 2002-03 278 2003-04 360 2004-05 436 Q.3. (B) Observe the given map and answer the following questions : 2 (Any 2) MYANMAR ANDAMAN AND M ou NICOBAR ISLANDS ths dy of the Irrawad (India) P rep ari s N ort h C ha nn el P re pa ris So ut h C ha nn el North Saddle Peak 738 m t 515 m i a r Mount Diavolo t S t n e g i l i D Car Nicobar N l ne 0 200 km an Ch o er br m So 3 / MT Paper - III (i) Which deep channel separates the Andaman and Nicobar in two district groups ? (ii) Name the southermost tip of India which is located in Nicobar islands. (iii) Which are the subdivisions of Great Andaman islands ? (iv) Name any one peak located in Andaman islands. Q.3. (C) Mark the following on the outline map of India : (Any 2) 2 (i) Anaimudi peak (ii) Chilka lake (iii) Chota Nagpur plateau (iv) Satpuda Range Q.4. Answer the following in detail : (Any 2) 8 (i) What are the characteristics of agriculture in the Central Highlands? (ii) What are the environmental problems of the Western Ghats and the Western Coastal region? (iii) Explain sub regions of Deccan Plateau in detail. Q.5. Fill in the blanks with appropriate alternative : 2 (i) In Socialism, goods are distributed on the basis of needs to maximize ................... (a) profit (b) personal benefit (c) social welfare (ii) A ................... pricing structure was introduced under the Targeted Public Distribution System. (a) single (b) dual (c) triple Q.6. Answer in 1 or 2 sentences each : (Any 3) 6 (i) What are the main objectives of Public Distribution System? (ii) What are the main objectives of Consumer Protection Act? (iii) Explain any two benefits of Public Distribution System in India. (iv) Explain labour intensive technique. (v) Define Capitalist Economy. Q.7. Answer in 5 or 6 sentences each : (Any 1) 4 (i) Write about harmful effects of food adulteration on human health. (ii) Explain the drawbacks of Public Distribution System. Best Of Luck.