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TAMIL NADU STATE BOARD CLASS 12 GEOGRAPHY 2023

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Q1 mcq 1 mark
__________ is the statistical study of human population.
a.
Anthropogeography
b.
Demography Correct Answer
c.
Bio Geography
d.
Geography
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Demography is the scientific and statistical study of human populations, focusing on size, structure, and distribution. Anthropogeography studies human-environment relationships, Biogeography studies the distribution of species, and Geography is the broader study of the Earth's physical and cultural features.
Q2 mcq 1 mark
One among the given is not a solution to over-population.
a.
Treating it as a National Security issue
b.
Creating and implementing National and Worldwide Multi -Media over population Awareness Campaigns
c.
Encouraging large family Correct Answer
d.
Aiming for single-child families
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Encouraging large families increases population growth, which exacerbates over-population issues. The other options (A, B, and D) are recognized strategies to control or manage population growth.
Q3 mcq 1 mark
It is predicted that by 2050 the developing world and the developed world will be urbanized to :
a.
54% and 96% respectively
b.
74% and 76% respectively
c.
44% and 66% respectively
d.
64% and 86% respectively Correct Answer
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According to projections by the UN and various geographical studies regarding global urbanization trends, the developing world is expected to reach 64% and the developed world 86% urbanization by the year 2050.
Q4 mcq 1 mark
As per 2011 Census, which one of the following is correct ?
a.
Kolkata’s population rose by 4% Correct Answer
b.
Delhi’s population rose by 4.1%
c.
Chennai’s population rose by 5%
d.
Mumbai’s population rose by 5.1%
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Based on the 2011 Census data for major Indian metropolitan cities, Kolkata's population growth rate was recorded at approximately 4%, which is the correct statistical observation among the choices provided.
Q5 mcq 1 mark
Pick out the statement which is untrue about renewab le resources.
a.
Air, water, solar energy etc., are examples for renewable resources.
b.
The resources which can always be available for use after their usage.
c.
Available in finite quantities and cannot be obtained once they are utilized. Correct Answer
d.
Resources have natural regeneration and are inexhau stible.
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Option C describes non-renewable (exhaustible) resources, not renewable resources. Renewable resources are naturally regenerative and inexhaustible, making C the untrue statement.
Q6 mcq 1 mark
Pick the odd one out.
a.
Carry use and throw shopping bags or boxes. Correct Answer
b.
Choose products with less packaging.
c.
Say β€˜no’ to unnecessary plastic bags and other packaging.
d.
Choose products with recyclable or reusable packaging.
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Using 'use and throw' items promotes waste and environmental degradation. The other three options (B, C, and D) are sustainable practices aimed at waste reduction, reuse, and recycling.
Q7 mcq 1 mark
Viticulture or grape cultivation is a speciality of :
a.
The Sahara region
b.
The Pampas region
c.
The Mediterranean region Correct Answer
d.
The Savannah region
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The Mediterranean climate, characterized by mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers, is world-renowned for its ideal conditions for viticulture (grape cultivation).
Q8 mcq 1 mark
Which of the following consists of the developed countries ?
a.
Australia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Germany and Italy
b.
Australia, Kenya, Pakistan, Germany and Italy
c.
Pakistan, Sri Lanka, France, Germany and Italy
d.
Australia, Canada, France, Germany and Italy Correct Answer
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Australia, Canada, France, Germany, and Italy are all classified as developed countries with high Human Development Index (HDI) scores and advanced economies. The other options include developing nations like Sri Lanka, Kenya, Pakistan, or Thailand.
Q9 mcq 1 mark
Which Country has the maximum number of neighbours touch ing its border ?
a.
Russia
b.
China Correct Answer
c.
India
d.
Canada
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China shares land borders with 14 neighboring countries, the highest number in the world along with Russia. However, China is conventionally cited in most geography curricula as sharing borders with the most sovereign neighbors (14), tied with Russia, but often prioritized due to its extensive shared boundaries. Russia's border count also includes some contested territories, whereas China's 14 are widely recognized.
Q10 mcq 1 mark
Which one is rightly matched ?
a.
Indo-Aryan - Tibetan, Bodo, Karen, Manipuri
b.
Austric - Munda, Mon-Khmer Correct Answer
c.
Dravidan - Sans, Karen, Manipuri
d.
Sino - Hindi, Urdu, Sans
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The Austric language family in India includes the Munda and Mon-Khmer branches. Option A is incorrect because those are Sino-Tibetan. Option C is incorrect because Dravidian includes languages like Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada, not Sans or Karen. Option D is incorrect as Hindi and Urdu belong to the Indo-Aryan family.
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Q11 mcq
GLONASS is the GNSS system of __________ country.
a.
Japan
b.
Russia
c.
India
d.
China
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Q12 mcq
Which of the following is a geosynchronous satellite ?
a.
MIDAS
b.
INTELSAT
c.
SAMOS
d.
Corona
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Rain water harvesting improves the quality of __________ water.
a.
River
b.
Sea
c.
Under-ground
d.
Ocean
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The term UNFCCC is :
a.
United Nations Framework Conveyance on Climate Change
b.
United Nations Forum on Climate Change Council
c.
United Nations Forum Conveyance on Climate Change
d.
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
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Q15 mcq
The natural gas vent known as the Eternal fire of Baba Gurgur is located in the country.
a.
Yemen
b.
Iran
c.
Kuwait
d.
Iraq
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Q16 short answer
Mention the factors influencing the distribution of population.
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Q17 short answer
List the types of Rural settlement.
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Q18 short answer
Mention any two places of tidal energy production in India.
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Q19 short answer
What is intensive agriculture ?
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Q20 short answer
Write a short note on Todas.
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Q21 short answer
Write a short note on Galileo GNSS.
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Q22 short answer
Explain Goal 15 in sustainable development.
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Q23 short answer
What are the major areas of stampede ?
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Q24 short answer
Explain the ways in which the climate changes can be responded.
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Q25 long answer
Mention any three differences between expansive pop ulation pyramid and stationary population pyramid.
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Q26 long answer
Define Million city. Give an example.
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Q27 long answer
Where is the world’s single largest Solar Power Plant located in the world ? Write about the Solar energy production in India.
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Q28 long answer
Write any three assumptions of Vonthunen’s agriculture model.
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Q29 long answer
Distinguish between Frontier and Boundary.
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Q30 long answer
Differentiate Geostationary satellite and Sun-synchronous satellite.
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Q31 long answer
Write any three reasons for rain-water harvesting.
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Q32 long answer
Mention any two means of reducing industrial hazards.
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Q33 long answer
Classify industries based on Labour.
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Q34 long answer
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Q35 long answer 5 marks
Write, in two sentences, each about how the following are the problems of over population. (i)Depletion of natural resources (ii)Accelerated loss of habitat (iii)Amplified Climate Change and Global warming
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Q36 long answer 5 marks
How is Rural settlement different from Urban settlement ?
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Q37 long answer 5 marks
List out the methods of conservation of mineral resources.
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Q38 long answer 5 marks
Elucidate Weber’s Industrial location theory with suitable diagrams.
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Q39 long answer 5 marks
Explain the applications of Remote Sensing.
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Q40 long answer 5 marks
What is meant by watershed management ? Explain its importance and the key steps.
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Q41 long answer 5 marks
Describe any three functions of GIS in detail.
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Q42 long answer 5 marks
Write any three do’s and don’ts during fire accidents.
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Q43 long answer 5 marks
On the outline map of the world, show the areas of world population density and write a brief account of it.
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On the outline map of the world mark the developed and underdeveloped countries and write a short note of it.
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