Monday, December 19, 2016

SSC Paper Geography & Economics

Free SSC Paper Maharashtra Board Geography & Economics


Marks 40

Q.I. [A] Complete the following sentences using words from the brackets: (3)

1______________ is the southernmost tip of the Indian Peninsula. (Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram, Kanniyakumari, Madurai)
2. Varanasi is famous for ______________. (Cotton Sarees, Woollen Clothes, Silk Sarees, Leather Production)
3. Most of the region is drained by small seasonal streams known as______________. (Choas, Doab, River, Tributary)

Q.I. [B] Match the following: (3)

A
B
    1. Ludhiana
    2. Jalander
    3. Chandigarh
    1. Capital of P/Haryana.
    2. Largest city of P/H.
    3. Centre of Sports goods.
    4. Holiest of Sikh Shrines.

Q.II. [A] Give Geographical reasons for the following [Any Two]: (4)
1. Agriculture is the main occupation in the central plain.
2. Rajasthan desert is the most densely populated desert in the world.
3. Himalayan region receives heavy precipitation on the Indian side but the condition is arid in Tibet.

Q.II. [B] Write short notes [Any Two]: (4)
1. Soils of the Upper Ganga Plain.
2. Agriculture in the Rajasthan Desert.
3. Eastern Himalayas.

Q.III. [A] Observe the map & answer the questions: (2)
1. Which river lies to the east of Punjab-Haryana Plain?
2. Which land feature is found in the north eastern part of the Punjab-Haryana 3. Plain?Name the tributary of Satluj River.
4. What is this map about?

Q.III. [B] Draw a Single line graph with the help of statistical data given below: (2)

Year
1951
1961
1971
1981
1991
2001
Literacy Rate
18
28
34
44
52
65



Q.III. [C] Mark the following on the outline map of India index compulsory: (2)
1. Sunderbans.
2. Highest peak of India.
3. Doab.
4. Purvanchal.

Q.IV. Answer the following questions in details [Any Two]: (8)
1. Give a brief description of distribution of industries in the Central Plain of the Ganga?
2. Give the details about the rivers of the Himalayas.
3. Write an account on dairy farming in P/H plain.

ECONOMICS

Q.V. Complete the following statements by choosing correct words: (2)
1. Optimum population indicates ______________ size of population. (An Ideal, Lower, Excess)
2. Goods & Services are produced & supplied by______________ sector on the basis of ‘No Profit, ‘No Loss’. (Joint, Private, Public)

Q.VI. Answer the following questions in one or two sentences [Any Three]: (6)
Give examples of Natural Resources.
What is meant by mixed economy?
What is Labour Intensive technique?
What is meant by Economy?

Q.VII. Answer the following questions in 5-6 sentences [Any One]: (4)
How are the basic economic problems solved under capitalism?
Explain sectoral distribution as a feature of economy?