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Maharashtra HSC Geography Board Paper July 2024 with Answers

Written board papers. Physics and Chemistry: 70 marks, 3 hours. Mathematics & Statistics: 80 marks, 3 hours.

2024, July 180 minutes 80 marks Save WhatsApp

Sections

Q.1 (A) Complete the chain (5 marks) 1 Q
Q.1 (B) Assertion and reason (5 marks) 5 Q
Q.1 (C) Identify the incorrect factor (5 marks) 5 Q
Q.1 (D) True or false (5 marks) 5 Q
Q.2 Give geographical reasons, any four (12 marks) 6 Q
Q.3 Distinguish between, any three (9 marks) 5 Q
Q.4 (A) Mark on world outline map, any six (6 marks) 8 Q
Q.4 (B) Read the map and answer (5 marks) 1 Q
Q.5 Short notes, any three (12 marks) 5 Q
Q.6 (A) Passage based questions (4 marks) 1 Q
Q.6 (B) Draw neat, labelled diagrams, any two (4 marks) 3 Q
Q.7 Answer in detail, any one (8 marks) 2 Q

About this paper

This is the Maharashtra State Board (MSBSHSE) HSC (Class 12) Geography (39) board paper of the July 2024 supplementary examination (Day 12, 31 July 2024). The paper code printed on the question paper is J-214. The questions are transcribed from the board’s own printed question paper, as published on the board’s website; the transport map in Q.4 (B) is described in words. The answers are original answers written by Doubtly, not the board’s official model answers.

Paper pattern

Maximum marks 80, time 3 hours, seven questions, all compulsory (with internal choice). Q.1 (20 marks): complete the chain, assertion and reason, identify the incorrect factor, and true or false, five 1-mark items each. Q.2: give geographical reasons, any four of six (12 marks). Q.3: distinguish between, any three of five (9 marks). Q.4: mark any six places on the world outline map (6 marks) and read a world transport map (5 marks). Q.5: short notes, any three of five (12 marks). Q.6: a passage on mining with four questions (4 marks) and any two labelled diagrams (4 marks). Q.7: one long answer out of two (8 marks). Use of colour pencils and map stencil is allowed.

How to use it

Write the paper in one 3-hour sitting, drawing the map and diagrams by hand, then compare with the answers: check examples, points and labelled diagrams for each answer.

Chapters covered

Instructions

Solve on paper with a timer, then check against the solutions. Sections: A (MCQ and very short answers), B (short answers, attempt any 8 of 12), C (attempt any 8 of 12), D (long answers with choice).

Q.1 (A) Complete the chain (5 marks)

  1. Q.1 (A) Complete the chain according to the co-relation of factors in column ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ :

    No.‘A’‘B’‘C’
    (1)Consumer goods(a) Physical geography(h) Commercial area
    (2)Geography(b) International(i) Climatology
    (3)Migration(c) Industrial area(j) Pharmaceuticals
    (4)Formal region(d) Distinct boundaries(k) India to Australia
    (5)Urban land use(e) Ready for direct consumption(l) State
    (f) Current fallow(m) Automobiles
    5 marks See answer →

Q.1 (B) Assertion and reason (5 marks)

  1. Q.1 (B) (1) Choose the correct option by identifying the correct co-relation between the assertion and reason :

    A : Increase in dependency ratio will affect the economy.
    R : Medical costs are high when there are more elderly in the population.

    1. (A) (a) Only A is correct.
    2. (B) (b) Only R is correct.
    3. (C) (c) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
    4. (D) (d) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
    1 mark See answer →

  2. Q.1 (B) (2) Choose the correct option by identifying the correct co-relation between the assertion and reason :

    A : When cities grow, their functions also grow.
    R : Cities have only one function.

    1. (A) (a) Only A is correct.
    2. (B) (b) Only R is correct.
    3. (C) (c) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
    4. (D) (d) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
    1 mark See answer →

  3. Q.1 (B) (3) Choose the correct option by identifying the correct co-relation between the assertion and reason :

    A : Diversity is found in industrial production in India.
    R : India is predominantly agrarian country.

    1. (A) (a) Only A is correct.
    2. (B) (b) Only R is correct.
    3. (C) (c) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
    4. (D) (d) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
    1 mark See answer →

  4. Q.1 (B) (4) Choose the correct option by identifying the correct co-relation between the assertion and reason :

    A : Population and regional development are closely interrelated.
    R : Population influences development of region.

    1. (A) (a) Only A is correct.
    2. (B) (b) Only R is correct.
    3. (C) (c) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
    4. (D) (d) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
    1 mark See answer →

  5. Q.1 (B) (5) Choose the correct option by identifying the correct co-relation between the assertion and reason :

    A : Knowledge of computers is now an added skill that a geographer requires.
    R : Computer apps are not used in geography.

    1. (A) (a) Only A is correct.
    2. (B) (b) Only R is correct.
    3. (C) (c) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
    4. (D) (d) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
    1 mark See answer →

Q.1 (C) Identify the incorrect factor (5 marks)

  1. Q.1 (C) (1) Identify and write the incorrect factor : Population composition :

    1. (A) (a) Age structure
    2. (B) (b) Sex-ratio
    3. (C) (c) Relief
    4. (D) (d) Occupational structure
    1 mark See answer →

  2. Q.1 (C) (2) Identify and write the incorrect factor : Types of settlements on the basis of spacing between the houses _____.

    1. (A) (a) Compact settlement
    2. (B) (b) Dispersed settlement
    3. (C) (c) Isolated settlement
    4. (D) (d) Regional settlement
    1 mark See answer →

  3. Q.1 (C) (3) Identify and write the incorrect factor : Industries based on ownership :

    1. (A) (a) Ancillary sector
    2. (B) (b) Public sector
    3. (C) (c) Private sector
    4. (D) (d) Co-operative sector
    1 mark See answer →

  4. Q.1 (C) (4) Identify and write the incorrect factor : Indicators of regional development _____.

    1. (A) (a) Literacy
    2. (B) (b) Language
    3. (C) (c) Life expectancy
    4. (D) (d) Quality of population
    1 mark See answer →

  5. Q.1 (C) (5) Identify and write the incorrect factor : Scholars of geography :

    1. (A) (A) Hecataeus
    2. (B) (B) Ptolemy
    3. (C) (C) Shakespeare
    4. (D) (D) Strabo
    1 mark See answer →

Q.1 (D) True or false (5 marks)

  1. Q.1 (D) (1) Identify whether the following statement is true or false : Migration affects the distribution and density of population.

    1 mark See answer →

  2. Q.1 (D) (2) Identify whether the following statement is true or false : Man is not a social animal.

    1 mark See answer →

  3. Q.1 (D) (3) Identify whether the following statement is true or false : Bakery industries are not located near the markets.

    1 mark See answer →

  4. Q.1 (D) (4) Identify whether the following statement is true or false : Tertiary activities include only services.

    1 mark See answer →

  5. Q.1 (D) (5) Identify whether the following statement is true or false : Regions can be very small or very large.

    1 mark See answer →

Q.2 Give geographical reasons, any four (12 marks)

  1. Q.2 (1) Give geographical reason : Mountainous regions are sparsely populated.

    3 marks See answer →

  2. Q.2 (2) Give geographical reason : Rural to urban migration is increasing.

    3 marks See answer →

  3. Q.2 (3) Give geographical reason : The suburbs near main cities are rapidly developing.

    3 marks See answer →

  4. Q.2 (4) Give geographical reason : Industrial growth is limited in South America.

    3 marks See answer →

  5. Q.2 (5) Give geographical reason : The use of airways as means of transportation is increasing.

    3 marks See answer →

  6. Q.2 (6) Give geographical reason : Illiteracy and poverty affect the regional development.

    3 marks See answer →

Q.3 Distinguish between, any three (9 marks)

  1. Q.3 (1) Distinguish between Triangular settlement and Circular settlement.

    3 marks See answer →

  2. Q.3 (2) Distinguish between Expansive pyramid and Constrictive pyramid.

    3 marks See answer →

  3. Q.3 (3) Distinguish between Crude birth rate and Crude death rate.

    3 marks See answer →

  4. Q.3 (4) Distinguish between Large-scale industries and Cottage industries.

    3 marks See answer →

  5. Q.3 (5) Distinguish between Human geography and Physical geography.

    3 marks See answer →

Q.4 (A) Mark on world outline map, any six (6 marks)

  1. Q.4 (A) (1) Mark and name the following on the outline map of the world with suitable index (Any SIX) : Country having the highest poulation in the World.

    1 mark See answer →

  2. Q.4 (A) (2) Mark and name the following on the outline map of the world with suitable index (Any SIX) : Mega city on the western coast of India.

    1 mark See answer →

  3. Q.4 (A) (3) Mark and name the following on the outline map of the world with suitable index (Any SIX) : Country having the highest life expectancy in Asia.

    1 mark See answer →

  4. Q.4 (A) (4) Mark and name the following on the outline map of the world with suitable index (Any SIX) : Grassland in the U.S.A.

    1 mark See answer →

  5. Q.4 (A) (5) Mark and name the following on the outline map of the world with suitable index (Any SIX) : Major industrial country in Northern part of South America.

    1 mark See answer →

  6. Q.4 (A) (6) Mark and name the following on the outline map of the world with suitable index (Any SIX) : Canal connecting Asia, Europe and Africa continents.

    1 mark See answer →

  7. Q.4 (A) (7) Mark and name the following on the outline map of the world with suitable index (Any SIX) : Largest desert in Africa.

    1 mark See answer →

  8. Q.4 (A) (8) Mark and name the following on the outline map of the world with suitable index (Any SIX) : Sparsely populated snow covered island in North Atlantic ocean.

    1 mark See answer →

Q.4 (B) Read the map and answer (5 marks)

  1. Q.4 (B) Read the following map and answer the questions given below :

    [Map: world map titled ‘World – Major transportation routes’, with a scale (0–5000 km) and north arrow. Index: canal, sea port/harbour, airport, railway terminal, waterways (thick line), airways (thin lines) and railways. Places shown include Vancouver, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Montreal, Halifax, Boston, New York, Washington DC, New Orleans, Houston and Panama in North America; Callao, Suape, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires and Valparaiso in South America; London, Kiel, Hamburg, Moscow, Rome, Gibraltar, Istanbul and Suez in Europe/Mediterranean; Johannesburg and the Cape of Good Hope in Africa; Dubai, Karachi, Delhi, Mumbai, Kochi, Colombo, Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Tianjin, the Grand canal, Tokyo, Yokohama, Vladivostok, Khabarovsk, Ulan-Ude and Novosibirsk in Asia; Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Auckland in Australia/New Zealand. A railway line runs across Asia from Moscow through Novosibirsk, Ulan-Ude and Khabarovsk to Vladivostok. A thick waterway runs from Gibraltar through the Mediterranean, Suez canal and Indian Ocean past Mumbai, Colombo and Singapore to China and Japan. Many airway lines radiate from London. Antarctica has no routes.]

    Questions :

    (1) Which is the major international airport in the Europe?
    (2) Which rail route connects two continents in the given map?
    (3) Which continent does not have any permanent means of transportation?
    (4) Which canal connects Pacific ocean and Atlantic ocean?
    (5) Name the international airport in Africa.

    5 marks See answer →

Q.5 Short notes, any three (12 marks)

  1. Q.5 (1) Write short note on : Shifting agriculture.

    4 marks See answer →

  2. Q.5 (2) Write short note on : Classification of industries based on the source of raw materials.

    4 marks See answer →

  3. Q.5 (3) Write short note on : Means of communication and their importance.

    4 marks See answer →

  4. Q.5 (4) Write short note on : Causes of regional imbalances in India.

    4 marks See answer →

  5. Q.5 (5) Write short note on : Latest trends in geography.

    4 marks See answer →

Q.6 (A) Passage based questions (4 marks)

  1. Q.6 (A) Read the following passage and answer the questions given below :

    Mining – Use of minerals

    Man has been using minerals since ancient times. Minerals have been used for making weapons, tools, jewellery, medicines, utensils, etc. The various stages of cultural evolution of man are also related to the use of minerals. At the end of the Stone Age, man developed skills of using minerals. Various periods like the Copper Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Atomic Age respectively were delineated accordingly.

    Man has even started exploiting the mineral oil and natural gas reserves from the sea and ocean beds too. Man cannot manufacture the minerals that are found naturally in the earth’s crust. The distribution of minerals is highly uneven in the world. The activity depends solely on the availability of minerals and not related to latitude directly. Even though the minerals may be present, actual mining depends on several factors such as the geology of the region, the value of minerals, climate, capital investment, technology, skilled labour, etc. Due to mechanisation, this occupation has developed on a large scale.

    Questions :

    (1) What kind of minerals are exploited by man from sea and ocean beds?
    (2) Why have humans been using minerals since ancient times?
    (3) What is the reason for large scale development of mining activity?
    (4) Why the mining activity is not related to latitude directly?

    4 marks See answer →

Q.6 (B) Draw neat, labelled diagrams, any two (4 marks)

  1. Q.6 (B) (1) Draw neat and labelled diagram : Provision of public goods and services to minimize regional imbalance.

    2 marks See answer →

  2. Q.6 (B) (2) Draw neat and labelled diagram : First and second stages of Demographic Transition Theory.

    2 marks See answer →

  3. Q.6 (B) (3) Draw neat and labelled diagram : Classification of industries on the basis of capital investment.

    2 marks See answer →

Q.7 Answer in detail, any one (8 marks)

  1. Q.7 (1) Explain the human factors affecting distribution of population. Give suitable examples.

    8 marks See answer →

  2. Q.7 (2) What is primary economic activity? Explain the types of primary economic activities.

    8 marks See answer →