GEOG/VI/12 Student's Copy
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6th Semester
GEOGRAPHY
TWELFTH PAPER
Regional Geography of Mizoram
Full Marks 75
Time 3 hours
PART A—OBJECTIVE
Marks 25
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
Answer all questions
SECTION—A
Marks 10
Tick the correct answer in the brackets provided 1×10=10
1. International boundary of Mizoram is
585 kms
485 kms
395 kms
285 kms
2. Most of the drainage lines in Mizoram originated in
the northern part of the State
the central part of the State
the eastern part of the State
the southern part of the State
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3. The sex ratio in Mizoram according to 2011 Census is
986
960
967
976
4. What percentage of Mizoram population was categorised as Scheduled
Tribe according to 2001 Census?
80%
85%
89%
94%
5. Political disturbance broke out in Mizoram in the year
1952
1967
1966
1968
6. In which year was Mizoram Peace Accord signed?
1972
1982
1986
1989
7. The first step in electricity development in Mizoram was taken in the year
1964
1961
1963
1962
8. Which industry is the dominant industry in Mizoram?
Food and agro-based industry
Textile and service industry
Forest-based industry
Mineral-based industry
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9. Name the PWD Road which connects Aizawl with Lunglei.
National Highway No. 54
World Bank Road
National Highway No. 52
State Highway No. 02
10. The main cause of landslide in Mizoram is
climate
rainfall
temperature
soil condition
SECTION—B
Marks 15
Write short notes on the following 3×5=15
1. Natural Vegetation of Mizoram
2. Types of Migration in Mizoram
3. Rural Settlements in Mizoram
4. Land Use Pattern in Mizoram
5. Characteristics of Urbanization of Mizoram
GEOG/VI/12 3 Contd.
PART B—DESCRIPTIVE
Marks 50
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
Answer five questions, selecting one from each Unit
UNIT—I
1. Discuss the changing of administrative division of Mizoram since Mizo
District Council to State Government. Illustrate your answer with the help
of a map. 8+2=10
2. Discuss the drainage system of Mizoram. Illustrate your answer with the
help of a map. 8+2=10
UNIT—II
3. Give a geographical account of Mizoram population growth since 1901. 10
4. Give a brief account of Mizoram on any two of the following 5+5=10
Religion
Culture
Language
UNIT—III
5. Discuss the various patterns of settlement in Mizoram. What are the
factors that influence the changing patterns of settlement in Mizoram?
4+6=10
6. Give a brief account of the Political Geography of Mizoram. 10
UNIT—IV
7. Describe the energy resources of Mizoram. Suggest how to get sustainable
energy resources in Mizoram. 5+5=10
8. What is small-scale industry? Describe the important small-scale
industrial units in Mizoram. 2+8=10
UNIT—V
9. What are the important transport and communication networks in
Mizoram? Describe. 10
10. Write short notes on the following 5+5=10
Deforestation
Shifting cultivation