Free SSC Paper Maharashtra Board Geography & Economics
Q.I.
[A] Complete the following sentences using words from the brackets: (3)
1. Rajasthan plain
is known as______________ desert. (Sahara, Kalahari, Gobi, Great Indian)
2. ______________ Project is built on the Satlaj
River. (Bhakara-Nangal, Hirakud, Jayakwadi, Damodar Valley)
3. A large area of
India is covered by the______________ city. (Mountains, Plains, Old Plateaus,
Deserts )
Q.I.
[B]Match the following: (3)
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A
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B
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1) Khadar
2) Banagar
3) Bhabar
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a) Consists of
boulders gravels sand
b) Consists of
new alluvial
c) Consists of
older alluvial
d) Consists of
chemicals
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Q.II.
[A]Give Geographical reasons [Any Two]: (4)
1. Himalayas
determine climatic conditions of India.
2. Tourism is a
major rapidly growing industry in the Himalayas.
3. Rainfall
influences the climate of the Western Ghats and the coastal plains.
4. Fisheries is
the main livelihood of the islanders.
Q.II.
[B]Write short notes [Any Two]: (4)
Origin of
Himalayas
Statistical
Diagrams
Cartography
Q.III.
[A]Draw a Simple Bar Graph to represent the following data: (2)
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Year
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2000-01
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2001-02
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2002-03
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2003-04
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2004-05
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Sugar Production (Lakh Tonnes)
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95
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130
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180
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160
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125
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Q.III.
[B]By observing the following map/ diagram and answer the question given below
(Any 2):- (2)
1. On which side is the Bhabar zone is located?
2. Write any two tributaries of river Ganga.
3. Which is the main tributary of river Ganga?
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. Kochi
2. Mumbai Port
3. Highest Sex ratio in India
4. Satpura Range
Q.IV.
Answer the following questions in details [Any Two]: (8)
1. Explain the climate of Punjab-Haryana Plain.
2. Discuss agricultural activities in the Ganga Plains.
3. What are the environmental problems of the Western Ghats and the
west coast regions?
ECONOMICS
Q.V.
Complete the following statements by choosing correct words: (2)
1. Optimum population indicates ______________ size of population. (An
Ideal, Lower, Excess)
2. ______________ is also called as agricultural sector. (Tertiary
Sector, Primary Sector, Secondary Sector)
Q.VI.
Answer the following questions in one or two sentences [Any Three]: (6)
Explain the Labour Intensive Technique?
What are common basic economic problems?
Who are excluded from the benefit of Public Distribution system?
What is meant by food adulteration?
Explain right to clean environment.
Q.VII.
Answer the following questions in 5-6 sentences [Any One]: (4)
1. Write any four factors responsible for increase in demand for goods
and services.
2. Explain the effects of inflation on distribution.