HOLIDAY HOMEWORK

(CLASS XII, 2019-2020)

Q1. Define human geography, Give Ratzel's and Semples's
definition of human geography.

Q2. Explain three main features of possibilistic approach of

human geography.

Q3. What is meant by'naturalization of human beings', How is it

different from 'humanisation of nature'?

Q4. Elaborate the concept of neo-determinism as suggested by

Griffith Taylor.

Q5. What is population density? Write its formula.

Q6. Discuss the factors influencing the distribution of population in

the world.

Q7. Explain the three stages of demographic transition.

Q8. Write a short note on population control measures.

Q9. Explain the three components of population change.

Q10. Distinguish between push and pull factors.

Q11. What do you mean by population composition? What are its

components ?

Q12. What is sex ratio? Explain how gender discrimination affects

sex ratio ?

Q13. What is age-sex pyramid? How does it help in population

studies ?

Q14. What is meant my literacy ratio?

Q15.What is 'human development index'?

Q16. Define primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary activities

Q17. Write a short note on 'viticulture'.

Q18. What is meant my transhumance ? Give two examples from

India.

Q19. Explain why market gardening is practised near urban areas?

Q20. 'Future of shifting cultivation is bleak' Comment.

Q21. Explain the term 'truck farming'.

Q22. What is meant by floriculture ?

Q23. What is factory farming ?

Q24. In extensive commercial grain cultivation there is low yeild

per acre but high yield per person. Why ?

Q25. Write any three characteristics of plantation agriculture.

Q26. Distinguish between public and private sector industries.

Q27. What is technopole ?

Q28. What is meant by smokestock industry ?

Q29. Write a note on high tech industry ?

Q30. Discuss three sub-sectors of cotton textile industry.

Q31. Why is iron and steel industry considered a basic industry?

Q32. Write the characteristics of footloose industries.

Q33. Map work -

a) African countries in the map of Africa.

b) Countries of Asia.

c) Countries of Europe

d) Countries of North America