SSC (English Medium) 7th Standard - Maharashtra State Board Question Bank Solutions for Geography

Why do the cyclonic winds blow in a circular manner?

State the reasons that lead to the formation of cyclones and describe the effects of cyclones.

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Measures of soil conservation.

Give information on importance of soils for plant growth.

Complete the following table with reference to the soil.

Identify the type of human settlement from the following statement.

This settlement is good from a security point of view.

Identify the type of human settlement from the following statement.

The houses are too close to each other.

Maharashtra -Types and Overall Distribution of Soil

Observe the map given above and answer the following questions:

1. Which soil occupies most of the area in Maharashtra?
2. In which areas are laterite soils found?
3. Which soil is found in the river valleys of Maharashtra?
4. Which soil is found in parts of the Sahyadri ranges?
5. In which region is alluvial soil found?

Draw and label the diagram.

Total and partial lunar eclipse.

Write notes on:

Mid-latitudinal high-pressure belts. 

Draw a diagram showing the cycle of seasons in the southern hemisphere.

Identify the type of human settlement from the following statement.

Each house is located away from the other.

Complete the following table.

Differentiate between springtide and neap tide. 

Why is the subpolar low-pressure belt formed? 

Observe the figure of neap tide and answer the following questions.

1. Which phase of the moon does it show?
2. What are the relative positions of the moon, the sun, and the earth?
3. What effect will it have on the tides?

Give reason:

Pressure belts oscillate.

Write notes on:

Horizontal distribution of air pressure.

How does a high-pressure belt get formed near a 30° parallel? Why does this region have hot deserts?

Given below are the values of air pressure in millibars. Using the same, draw a diagram to show a cyclone and an anticyclone.

990, 994, 996, 1000