pyq/2021/geography-optional-ii/1

(a) On the outline map of India provided to you, mark the location of all the following. Write in your QCA Booklet the significance of these locations whether physical/commercial/economic/ecological/environmental/cultural, in not more than 30 words for each entry : (2x10=20)

(i) Ziro Valley

(ii) Khecheopalri Lake

(iii) Toranmal

(iv) Subarnarekha River

(v) Koderma

(vi) Sir Creek

(vii) Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

(viii) Peechi Dam

(ix) Digha Beach

(x) Pamban Island

(b) Discuss the geo-political impact of bilateral relationship between India and Bhutan. (10)

(c) Discuss the economic significance of volcanic soils of India. (10)

(d) Give a reasoned account of difference between sugar industry of North and Peninsular India. (10)