Geography Exam Tips & Objective Questions

Exam Preparation Resources

• Previously created videos contain important multiple-choice questions, error corrections, and true/false questions.
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• The geography syllabus videos are designed with board exams in mind.
• Objective-type questions are the focus of the current video.
• Skill in answering objective questions can increase test scores.

Exam Strategy

• Multiple-choice questions can account for 4 marks.
• Match the Following questions can also account for 4 marks.
• True/False or One-sentence questions can contribute an additional 4 marks.
• Objectives can total 12-13 marks.
• Short notes and one-sentence answers are important.
• Practice "Give Reasons" type questions.
• Detailed questions should be studied appropriately.
• Efficient studying should aim for at least 30-35 marks in geography.
• Old lesson videos should be used for studies.
• The present video may be the last one before exams.

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Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

• Multiple Choice questions are worth around 4 marks

Brazil - Rainfall Patterns

• Orographic rainfall occurs on the Windward side of Brazil's Great Escarpment.
• The Great Escarpment is in the North-East of Brazil.

India - Settlement Patterns

• Hilly areas of India commonly have dispersed settlements.

India - Coastline

• India's coastline is approximately 7,517 kilometers long.

Brazil - Economy

• Brazil's economy relies on tertiary activities like mining and agriculture.

India - Rainfall

• Low rainfall is experienced in Rajasthan.

Brazil - Population

• Brazil has approximately 2.78% of the world's population.
• India has 17.5% of the world's population.

Types of Governance

• India and Brazil both have a Republican type of government with elected officials.

Field Visits

• Geographical study is NOT a primary goal of field visits.

Demographics

• Sex ratio is measured as the number of females per 1,000 males.

Culture

• Brazil's famous dance is the Samba.

India - Rainfall Patterns

• Rainfall occurs in Tamil Nadu in November.

India - Industry

• West Bengal is where the jute industry in India is concentrated.

Match the Pair

• Match the pair questions carry significant weight.

Brazil - Geography

• The highest peak in Brazil is Pico de Neblina.

India - Urbanization

• Goa is the most urbanized state in India.

Brazil- Tourism

• Rio de Janeiro is a popular tourist city in Brazil.

India - Tourism

• Mumbai features the "Gateway of India" and is a popular tourist destination.

India - Plains

• Fertile soil characterizes the plains in India, lending to ideal agricultural development.

Brazil - Highlands

• The Brazilian Highlands contain Savannah, which has rain-resistant grass.

India - Agriculture

• Prominent cash crops in India include Cotton and Tea and Tea is especially found in Kerala.

India - Deserts

• The Thar Desert in India has a sparse population.

Brazil - Ports

• Rio Grande is a port in Brazil.

Population

• Roraima is a sparsely populated region in Brazil.

Commute

• Pune is a railway station

One Sentence Questions

• One sentence questions carry significant weight.

India - Geography

• Deltas are located on the Eastern Coast of India.

Brazil Culture

• Football is an extremely popular sport in Brazil

Population

• Brazil has approx 2.78% of the world population
• India contains approx 17.5% of the worlds population

Field Visits

• Field visits are educational procedures where students gain real-world knowledge about a place, culture, and events.

India - Geography

• Nucleated settlements are found in the North Indian Plains

India - Time Zones

• The Standard Time of India passes through Mirzapur

Odd Man Out

• Correctness in odd man out is key.

India - Neighboring Countries

• Malaysia is the odd one out as Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan are India's neighbors.

Brazil - Forests

• Evergreen forests are present in Brazil, therefore Himalayan tree's are the odd one out.

Brazil - Neighbors

• Myanmar is the odd one out because Bolivia, Peru, and Guyana are neighbors of Brazil

Global Economy

• Saudi Arabia is the odd one out in the BRICS group (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa).

Right or Wrong Statements

• These questions are worth significant weight

India - Climate

• India's climate is of the monsoon type, which is a right statement.

Area

• Brazil is larger than India in landmass.

Population Density

• Population in India is unevenly distributed in the different regions of India which is a true statement.

Brazil - Agriculture

• Tree cutting in Brazil is performed for cattle ranching, not rock agriculture, so the statement is wrong

India - Geography

• The Tropic of Capricorn does NOT pass through the middle of India, so it is wrong

Correct Group Identification

India - Geography

• The correct order of the Indian Plateau from the South to the North is Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Bundelkhand.

Brazil - Transports

• Curitiba, Rio Grande, and Porto Alegre are the airport locations in Brazil.

India - Transportation

• Mumbai, Goa, and Kolkata are ports located in India

Brazil - States

• Sao Paulo, Amazonas, and Mato Grosso are states located in Brazil