1. On the outline map of India provided to you, mark the location of all of the following. Write in your QCA Booklet the significance of the locations, whether physical/commercial/economic/ecological/environmental/cultural in not more than 30 words for each entry: (2 x 5 =10 marks)
Udaipur
Bhuj
Dwarka
Netravati river
Kochi
2. Briefly explain the following terms in not more than 50 words each: (5 x 5 =25 marks)
Humanised nature
Human morphological adaptations in Tundra
Artificial ecosystems
Man as an agent of change in the Anthropocene
Human interventions causing biodiversity loss
3. Introduction and expansion of rail network in the remote parts of India can lead to regional growth. Critically comment. (20 marks)
4. Discuss the importance of border road infrastructure for India. (15 marks)
5. Does India really need bullet trains? Critically examine. (15 marks)