M. Sc. (Semester II) (CBCS) Examination, 2017
GEOGRAPHY
GEOGRAPHY OF MAHARASHATRA
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Day Date: Friday, 28-04-2017 Max. Marks: 70
Time: 10.30 AM to 01.00 PM
N.B. All questions are compulsory.
All questions Carry equal marks
Use of stencils is allowed.
Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary.
Q.1 Choose the correct alternative given in the bracket. 07
There are physiographical division in Maharashtra
4 6 3
is longest river in Maharashtra.
Krishna Godavari Bhima
Konkan receives type of rainfall.
Orographic Cyclonic Convectional
is the high grade iron-ore.
Hematite Limonite Magnetite
is obtained from Bauxite.
Calcium Aluminum Sodium
district stands first in sugarcane production.
Ahemadnagar Jalan Akola
Pandharpur is famous for center in Maharashtra.
Industrial Trade Religious
Fill in the Blanks: 07
There are administrative division of Maharashtra.
The total length of the coast line of Maharashtra is
K.M.
type of soil is suitable for cotton crop.
is the highest grade of coal.
Lonar lake is located in district.
production take place in Bombay hay.
power resource is known as mother of industry.
Q.2 Describe in detail the drainage system in Maharashtra. 14
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Q.3 Explain the distribution and production of automobile industry in
Maharashtra.
14
OR
State the importance of transportation and explain distribution of
railway in Maharashtra.
Q.4 Write short answers for the following questions (any 14
Explain types of soils in Maharashtra.
Describe distribution of coal in Maharashtra.
Explain distribution and production of wheat in Maharashtra.
Describe the tourism centers in Maharashtra.
Q.5 Write short answers for the following questions (any 14
Natural vegetation in Maharashtra.
Iron-ore in Maharashtra
Concept of eco-tourism
Roads in Maharashtra.