Tuesday, January 31, 2017

SSC Papers Geography & Economics

Free SSC Paper Maharashtra Board Geography & Economics


Q.I. [A] Complete the following sentences using words from the brackets: (3)
1. Area wise India is the______________ largest country in the world. (Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Fourth)
2. ______________ Approach in geographic studies is very important. (Regional, Physical, Geographical, Different)
3. The ______________ are young old mountains. (Aravali, Himalaya, Satpuda, Nilgiri )

Q.I. [B]Match the following: (3)
A
B
    1) Shisham
    2) Dhak
    3) Harmandir Sahib
    a) Around Patiala
    b) The Forthills of the Shiwaliks
    c) Shiwalik in Punjab
    d) Amritsar

Q.II. [A]Give Geographical reasons [Any Two]: (4)
1. North Indian Mountains are a homeland to many tribals.
2. Rainwater harvesting is very important in Rajasthan.
3. Agriculture is the main occupation in the Ganga plains.
4. The Deccan is home to many languages.

Q.II. [B]Write short notes [Any Two]: (4)
1. Agriculture in the Himalayas.
2. The Shiwalik Range
3. Industries in the Andaman and Nicobar group of Islands.

Q.III. [A]Draw a Divided Rectangle by using the following data: - (2)
Agricultural Production (Kharif) in million tonnes (2010-2011)

Crops
Rice
Coarse Cereals
Pulses
Oil seeds
Cotton
Total
2010-2011
95.98
43.68
18.24
32.48
33.00
223.38
Percentage
43
20
08
14
15
100
           
Q.III. [B]By observing the following map/ diagram and answer the question given below (Any 2):- (2)
1. What are the tributaries of river Satluj?
2. On which side is the Bahbar zone is located?
3. Which is the main river of Punjab Haryana plains?
4. What is the height of Bhabar zone?

Q.III. [C] Mark and name the following on the outline map of India with suitable index (Any 2): (2)
1. Bundelkhand
2. Vindhya Range
3. River Godavari
4. Karnataka Plateau



Q.IV. Answer the following questions in details [Any Two]: (8)
1. Write briefly on economic development in Deccan plateau.
2. Write about the Eastern Ghats.
3. What are the factors that make the Western Ghats and Western Coast the favoured destination of tourists?

ECONOMICS

Q.V. Complete the following statements by choosing correct words: (2)
1. The main motive of producers is to maximize profit in______________ economy. (socialist, Capitalist, Mixed)
2. Productive activities are mainly classified into______________ sectors. (One, Two, Three)

Q.VI. Answer the following questions in one or two sentences [Any Three]: (6)
1. Explain the problem oh how to produce?
2. Which are the economic activities?
3. How does inflation affect moral values?
4. Explain the meaning of ‘Bank rate’.
5. What is meant by ‘Cash Reserve Ratio’?

Q.VII. Answer the following questions in 5-6 sentences [Any One]: (4)
1. What are the measures suggested to remove the defects of Public Distribution system?
2. Explain the duties of a consumer.