Evaluation Results

{"answer_key": [{"1": {"questions": [{"question": "Looking at the rapid urbanisation in south and south-east Brazil, the government of Brazil is promoting ___________ policy.", "answer key": "The correct option is (B) Go West.", "maximum marks": "1", "question number": "i", "detail explaination": "1 mark for selecting the correct option (B)."}, {"question": "We should carry ________ for a field visit to collect information.", "answer key": "The correct option is (D) questionnaire.", "maximum marks": "1", "question number": "ii", "detail explaination": "1 mark for selecting the correct option (D)."}, {"question": "In most parts of the ________ region in Brazil, it rains throughout the year.", "answer key": "The correct option is (A) Equatorial.", "maximum marks": "1", "question number": "iii", "detail explaination": "1 mark for selecting the correct option (A)."}, {"question": "The ________ form a major water divide in the Peninsula.", "answer key": "The correct option is (C) Western Ghats.", "maximum marks": "1", "question number": "iv", "detail explaination": "1 mark for selecting the correct option (C)."}], "maximum score": "4", "total question": 4, "total questions to attempt": 4}}, {"2": {"questions": [{"question": "Match the following", "answer key": "The correct pairs are:\n1. East - Bangladesh\n2. Guwahati - Important railway station in the north-east\n3. North - China\n4. Lowest population density in Brazil - Rondonia", "maximum marks": "4", "question number": "1", "detail explaination": "1 mark for each correct pair. Total 4 marks."}], "maximum score": "4", "total question": 1, "total questions to attempt": 1}}, {"3": {"questions": [{"question": "Differentiate between Import and Export items of India and Brazil.", "answer key": "India Export: Tea, mangoes, coffee, spices, leather and leather goods, iron ore, cotton and silk textiles.\nBrazil Export: Iron ore, coffee, cocoa, cotton, soya bean, sugar, tobacco, oranges and bananas.\nIndia Import: Petroleum, machines, pearls and precious stones, gold and silver, paper, medicines, etc.\nBrazil Import: Machinery, chemical products, fertilisers, wheat, heavy vehicles, mineral oil and lubricants.\nMajor Trading Partners (India): The U.K., the U.S.A., Germany, Japan, China, Russia, etc.\nMajor Trading Partners (Brazil): Germany, the U.S.A., Canada, Italy, Argentina, Saudi Arabia and India.", "maximum marks": "2", "question number": "i", "detail explaination": "2 marks for any two valid points of differentiation. 1 mark for correctly mentioning items/partners for India and 1 mark for Brazil."}, {"question": "Differentiate between Characteristics of the population of India and Brazil.", "answer key": "Population of Brazil: Around 19 crores (5th most populous), population is getting older, number of women has considerably increased than men since 2001, population may not increase in the next two decades, density is around 23 persons per sq.km.\nPopulation of India: Around 121 crores (2nd most populous as per 2011 Census), proportion of youth is more, men outnumber women, rate of population growth is declining but population is still growing, average density is 382 persons per sq.km.", "maximum marks": "2", "question number": "ii", "detail explaination": "2 marks for any two valid points of differentiation. 1 mark for correctly mentioning characteristics for India and 1 mark for Brazil."}, {"question": "Differentiate between Western and Eastern coast of India.", "answer key": "Western coast: Borders the Arabian Sea, it is by and large a rocky coast, rivers originating from Western Ghats are short and swift, rivers along this coast form estuaries and not deltas.\nEastern coast: Borders the Bay of Bengal, it is mostly a broad and flat coast, the east flowing rivers are gentle and flow with less velocity, deltas are formed along this coast.", "maximum marks": "2", "question number": "iii", "detail explaination": "2 marks for any two valid points of differentiation. 1 mark for correctly describing the Western coast and 1 mark for the Eastern coast."}], "maximum score": "4", "total question": 3, "total questions to attempt": 2}}, {"4(A)": {"questions": [{"question": "Railway junction to the southern – most tip of India.", "answer key": "The location (Kanyakumari) should be correctly marked on the provided map of India with a proper index.", "maximum marks": "1", "question number": "i", "detail explaination": "1 mark for the correct marking on the map with index. If the marking is incorrect or missing, no marks should be awarded."}, {"question": "Kandla port", "answer key": "The location should be correctly marked on the provided map of India with a proper index.", "maximum marks": "1", "question number": "ii", "detail explaination": "1 mark for the correct marking on the map with index. If the marking is incorrect or missing, no marks should be awarded."}, {"question": "Chennai Port", "answer key": "The location should be correctly marked on the provided map of India with a proper index.", "maximum marks": "1", "question number": "iii", "detail explaination": "1 mark for the correct marking on the map with index. If the marking is incorrect or missing, no marks should be awarded."}, {"question": "Kochin port", "answer key": "The location should be correctly marked on the provided map of India with a proper index.", "maximum marks": "1", "question number": "iv", "detail explaination": "1 mark for the correct marking on the map with index. If the marking is incorrect or missing, no marks should be awarded."}, {"question": "Important airport in Gujarat – Ahmedabad airport", "answer key": "The location should be correctly marked on the provided map of India with a proper index.", "maximum marks": "1", "question number": "v", "detail explaination": "1 mark for the correct marking on the map with index. If the marking is incorrect or missing, no marks should be awarded."}, {"question": "Mumbai port", "answer key": "The location should be correctly marked on the provided map of India with a proper index.", "maximum marks": "1", "question number": "vi", "detail explaination": "1 mark for the correct marking on the map with index. If the marking is incorrect or missing, no marks should be awarded."}], "maximum score": "4", "total question": 6, "total questions to attempt": 4}}, {"4(B)": {"questions": [{"question": "What does the above map indicate?", "answer key": "The above map indicates Brazil Standard Time.", "maximum marks": "1", "question number": "i", "detail explaination": "1 mark for the correct answer based on the map."}, {"question": "How many time zones are shown in the map?", "answer key": "4 time zones are shown in the map.", "maximum marks": "1", "question number": "ii", "detail explaination": "1 mark for the correct answer based on the map."}, {"question": "Which part of Brazil is ahead of others?", "answer key": "Eastern part of Brazil is ahead of others.", "maximum marks": "1", "question number": "iii", "detail explaination": "1 mark for the correct answer based on the map."}, {"question": "What does the dark line in the map show?", "answer key": "The dark line shows Brazil time zone.", "maximum marks": "1", "question number": "iv", "detail explaination": "1 mark for the correct answer based on the map."}, {"question": "To which direction does Ponto De Seixas lie?", "answer key": "Ponto De Seixas lie to the eastern most direction.", "maximum marks": "1", "question number": "v", "detail explaination": "1 mark for the correct answer based on the map."}], "maximum score": "4", "total question": 5, "total questions to attempt": 4}}, {"5": {"questions": [{"question": "The northern part of Brazil is covered by dense forests.", "answer key": "i. The Amazon River basin lies in northern Brazil. This region has high average temperature (28°C) and high average rainfall (2000 mm).\nii. The equator passes through this region, leading to a hot, humid climate with year-round convectional rainfall, which is favourable for tree growth.\niii. This climate, along with dense forests, acts as a barrier to human settlement, resulting in a sparsely populated interior. Thus, due to these natural conditions and minimal human interference, northern Brazil is covered by dense forests.", "maximum marks": "3", "question number": "i", "detail explaination": "3 marks for a detailed explanation covering at least 3 valid geographical points like climate (hot, humid, high rainfall), equatorial location, and impact on settlement."}, {"question": "Brazil is known as the coffee pot of the world.", "answer key": "i. The south-eastern region of Brazil possesses a favourable climate, rich soil, and topography suitable for agriculture.\nii. These conditions are ideal for growing coffee on a large commercial scale. States like Sao Paulo and Minas Gerais are major coffee producers.\niii. Brazil is the largest exporter of coffee in the world. Therefore, it is known as the coffee pot of the world.", "maximum marks": "3", "question number": "ii", "detail explaination": "3 marks for a detailed explanation covering at least 3 valid points like favourable conditions (climate, soil), major producing states, and its status as the largest exporter."}, {"question": "The north-eastern part of Brazilian Highlands receives very less rainfall.", "answer key": "i. Brazil receives rainfall from both the South-East and North-East Trade winds.\nii. The Great Escarpment acts as an obstruction to the moisture-laden South-East trade winds coming from the sea, causing orographic rainfall in the coastal areas.\niii. Beyond the highlands (in the leeward side), the effect of these winds is reduced, and they become dry. This region receives very less rainfall and is known as a rain shadow region or the ‘Drought Quadrilateral’.", "maximum marks": "3", "question number": "iii", "detail explaination": "3 marks for a detailed explanation covering at least 3 valid points like the role of trade winds, orographic rainfall due to the escarpment, and the resulting rain shadow effect."}, {"question": "It is necessary to take items required for a field visit and the questionnaires along with us.", "answer key": "i. The main purpose of a field visit is to gain firsthand geographical information about a region.\nii. To collect samples (like soil, water, rocks), it is necessary to carry items like ziplock bags. To know directions and get detailed information, a magnetic compass and maps are needed.\niii. To interact with local people or officials and gather specific information in a structured manner, a pre-prepared questionnaire is essential. Therefore, carrying these items is necessary for a successful and informative field visit.", "maximum marks": "3", "question number": "iv", "detail explaination": "3 marks for a detailed explanation covering at least 3 valid points like the purpose of a field visit, the need for specific items for collection/observation, and the importance of a questionnaire for data collection."}], "maximum score": "6", "total question": 4, "total questions to attempt": 2}}, {"6(A)": {"questions": [{"question": "With the help of given statistical data prepare a simple bar graph showing Percentage of Urban Population in Brazil (1960 to 2010).", "answer key": "A simple bar graph should be drawn based on the provided data. The X-axis must be labeled 'Years' and the Y-axis 'Percentage of urban population'. A proper title and scale (e.g., On Y-axis: 1 cm = 10%) must be mentioned. Bars for 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990, 2000, 2010 should be drawn to the correct heights (47.1, 56.8, 66.0, 74.6, 81.5, 84.6 respectively). If the diagram is missing or substantially incorrect, marks should be cut.", "maximum marks": "3", "question number": "Graph", "detail explaination": "3 marks for a correctly drawn bar graph. 1 mark for correct axes, labels and title. 1 mark for correct scale. 1 mark for drawing all bars to the correct height."}, {"question": "What does the above bar graph show?", "answer key": "The bar graph shows the percentage of urban population in Brazil from the year 1960 to 2010.", "maximum marks": "1", "question number": "1", "detail explaination": "1 mark for the correct answer."}, {"question": "In which decade urbanisation occurred slowly?", "answer key": "The urbanisation occurred slowly in the decade from 2000 to 2010.", "maximum marks": "1", "question number": "2", "detail explaination": "1 mark for the correct answer."}, {"question": "What was the percentage of increase in urbanisation during the period from 1980 to 1990?", "answer key": "The percentage of increase in urbanisation during the period from 1980 to 1990 was 8.6% (74.6% - 66.0% = 8.6%).", "maximum marks": "1", "question number": "3", "detail explaination": "1 mark for the correct calculation and answer."}], "maximum score": "6", "total question": 4, "total questions to attempt": 4}}, {"6(B)": {"questions": [{"question": "What type of graph is shown?", "answer key": "The graph shown is a multiple line graph.", "maximum marks": "1", "question number": "i", "detail explaination": "1 mark for the correct answer."}, {"question": "What are the factors shown in the graph?", "answer key": "The graph shows the contribution of India's and Brazil's trade to their GDP from 1960 to 2016.", "maximum marks": "1", "question number": "ii", "detail explaination": "1 mark for the correct answer."}, {"question": "In which year do you find the percentage of GDP similar?", "answer key": "The percentage of GDP in trade is found to be similar in the year 1990.", "maximum marks": "1", "question number": "iii", "detail explaination": "1 mark for the correct answer."}, {"question": "In the year 2010 in India, what is the percentage of GDP in trade?", "answer key": "In the year 2010, the percentage of GDP in trade in India was 50%.", "maximum marks": "1", "question number": "iv", "detail explaination": "1 mark for the correct answer based on the graph."}, {"question": "In the year 2000 which country's percentage of GDP in trade was the highest?", "answer key": "In the year 2000, India's percentage of GDP in trade was the highest.", "maximum marks": "1", "question number": "v", "detail explaination": "1 mark for the correct answer based on the graph."}, {"question": "In the year 2016 what is the difference in the percentage of GDP in trade of India and Brazil?", "answer key": "In the year 2016, the difference in the percentage of GDP in trade of India and Brazil is 15%.", "maximum marks": "1", "question number": "vi", "detail explaination": "1 mark for the correct answer based on the graph."}], "maximum score": "6", "total question": 6, "total questions to attempt": 6}}, {"7": {"questions": [{"question": "Which are the major water divides of India? Give examples.", "answer key": "An elevated area like a mountain that separates two drainage basins is a water divide. The major water divides of India are:\n1. Himalayas: Separates rivers flowing in the Himalayan system from those in the Trans-Himalayan ranges.\n2. Aravali Range: Separates west-flowing rivers like Luni from north-east flowing rivers like Banas.\n3. Western Ghats: A major divide in the peninsula, separating east-flowing rivers (Godavari, Krishna) from west-flowing rivers (Savitri).\n4. Vindhya range: Divides the Ganga drainage basin from the Narmada river valley.\n5. Satpuda range: Divides the Narmada river valley from the Tapi river valley.", "maximum marks": "4", "question number": "i", "detail explaination": "4 marks for explaining at least 4 major water divides with appropriate examples. 1 mark for each correctly explained water divide."}, {"question": "Explain the population distribution in India.", "answer key": "i. According to the 2011 Census, India's population was 121 crores, making it the world's second most populated country. Its population density is 382 persons per sq. km.\nii. The population distribution is highly uneven. Physiography, favourable climate, fertile land, and water availability have led to dense population in areas like the northern plains.\niii. Due to farming, industries, and trade, population is concentrated in and around major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, etc.\niv. In contrast, mountainous regions, arid deserts (like Thar), and dense forests have sparse population due to inaccessibility, lack of facilities, and difficult living conditions.", "maximum marks": "4", "question number": "ii", "detail explaination": "4 marks for a detailed explanation. 1 mark for key census data (population/density). 1 mark for explaining factors of uneven distribution. 1 mark for examples of high-density areas. 1 mark for examples of low-density areas."}, {"question": "Explain the importance of the Himalayas and the Indian Ocean with respect to the climate of India.", "answer key": "The Himalayas and the Indian Ocean are crucial in shaping India's climate.\ni. The Himalayas act as a climatic barrier, protecting India from cold northern winds and preventing severe winters.\nii. In summer, a high-pressure area develops over the Indian Ocean while a low-pressure area forms over the Indian mainland. This pressure gradient drives the moisture-laden south-west monsoon winds from the ocean to the land, causing widespread rain.\niii. The Western Ghats cause heavy orographic rainfall on the western coast, and the Himalayas cause rainfall in the north. \niv. In winter, the pressure system reverses. Dry north-east winds blow from the land, but as they pass over the Indian Ocean (Bay of Bengal), they pick up moisture and bring rainfall to the eastern coast (e.g., Tamil Nadu).", "maximum marks": "4", "question number": "iii", "detail explaination": "4 marks for a detailed explanation. 1 mark for the role of Himalayas as a climatic barrier. 1 mark for the role of the Indian Ocean in the south-west monsoon. 1 mark for explaining the rainfall mechanism (orographic). 1 mark for explaining the role of both in the north-east monsoon."}], "maximum score": "8", "total question": 3, "total questions to attempt": 2}}]}