There are great contrasts observed between the Himalayan and Peninsular
rivers of India. How do these differences impact human settlements?

A. Refer to the given outline Map of India and attempt subparts (i) and (ii) on map only.
Label the following on the outline Map of India.
(a) The north terminal of the ‘North-South Corridor’ marked S is
___________
(b) The river which originates near Mahabaleshwar marked W is _______
(c) The state in India with the highest literacy marked T is __________
B. Refer to the given outline Map of India, identify the correct option and
write it in the answer booklet provided to you.

A. Refer to the given outline Map of India and attempt subparts (i) and (ii) on map only.
The latitude of India marked R:

Given below are two statements marked Assertion and Reason. Read these statements carefully and choose the correct option.
Assertion: The rivers on the western coast carry a lot of sediments but do not
form a delta.
Reason: They have a large catchment area and form estuaries.

Given below are two statements marked Assertion and Reason. Read these statements carefully and choose the correct option.
Assertion: Mineral based industries contribute significantly to India’s agrarian
economy.
Reason: The industrial growth leads to an increase in the foreign exchange.

Observe the image below and answer the questions that follow.
The city of Delhi has spread and coalesced with neighbouring towns like
Gurugram and Noida. Cite the possible reasons responsible for this
development.
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A. Refer to the given outline Map of India and attempt subparts (i) and (ii) on map only.
Mark and label the following on the outline Map of India.
(a) The northern most Trans-Himalayan Mountain range
(b) The coastal plain, which runs from south of Goa to Kanyakumari
(c) The largest salt water lake on the eastern coast