Class 11th Geography

Biosphere

You have seen elephants, deer, earthworms, trees and grasses. Where do they live or grow? What is the name given to this sphere? Can you describe some of the important features of this sphere?

All these living organisms exist in forests, grasslands, soil, and water bodies as part of the natural environment. What is the name given to this sphere? The sphere that supports all living organisms (plants, animals, and microorganisms) is called the Biosphere. Important Features of the Biosphere: Thus, the Biosphere is the life-supporting zone of Earth, […]

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Van Mahotsava

Do you celebrate Van Mahotsava in your school? Why do we plant so many trees? How do the trees maintain ecological balance?

Yes! Van Mahotsav is celebrated in many schools to spread awareness about the importance of trees and environmental conservation. Students participate in tree planting drives, poster-making competitions, and awareness campaigns to encourage afforestation. Why do we plant so many trees? We plant trees because they:✔ Provide Oxygen – Trees release oxygen, essential for life. ✔

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Earth oblate spheroid

You have seen a tennis ball, a cricket ball, an orange and a pumpkin. Which one amongst these resembles the shape of the earth? Why have you chosen this particular item to describe the shape of the earth?

Among a tennis ball, a cricket ball, an orange, and a pumpkin, the orange best resembles the shape of the Earth. Why the Orange? The Earth is not a perfect sphere; it is an oblate spheroid – slightly flattened at the poles and bulging at the equator. The shape of an orange closely matches this

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cultural features

What important cultural features do you observe while going to school?Are they similar or dissimilar? Should they be included in the study ofgeography or not? If yes, why?

While going to school, I observe several important cultural features, such as: Similarity or Dissimilarity? These features may be similar in broader aspects but differ in details. For example, religious diversity exists everywhere, but the specific faiths and rituals vary across regions. Similarly, markets exist everywhere but sell different products based on local culture. Should

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history

Which one of the following disciplines attempts temporal synthesis?

Options: (a) Sociology (b) Geography (c) Anthropology (d) History The correct answer is (d) History. History looks at events from the past and tries to understand how they connect over time. It is all about studying what happened and how things changed through time. Facts Related to Above Discipline Definition Example Sociology The study of

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branches of geography based on systematic approach

Make correct pairs from the following two columns and mark the correct

1. Meteorology A. Population Geography 2. Demography B. Soil Geography 3. Sociology C. Climatology 4. Pedology D. Social Geography option.(a) 1B,2C,3A,4D (c) 1D,2B,3C,4A (b) 1A,2D,3B,4C (d) 1C,2A,3D,4B Correct Option: (d) 1C, 2A, 3D, 4B 1. Meteorology C. Climatology 2. Demography A. Population Geography 3. Sociology D. Social Geography 4. Pedology B. Soil Geography Other Facts

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A plain is a natural, physical feature

Which one of the following features can be termed as ‘physical feature’?

Options: (a) Port (c) Plain(b) Road (d) Water park The correct answer is (c) Plain. A plain is a natural, physical feature of the Earth’s surface, typically a large area of flat land. In contrast, a port, road, and water park are man-made features, so they wouldn’t be categorized as physical features. Other Facts About

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Herodotus

Which one of the following scholars coined the term ‘Geography’?

Options: (a) Herodotus (c) Galileo (b) Erathosthenese (d) Aristotle The correct answer is (a) Herodotus. Herodotus, often called the “Father of History,” is also credited with being one of the early figures to coin the term “Geography” in his work, even though the term’s use and development evolved later. He used the term to describe

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