Question

On the given political outline map of the world, seven geographical features have been marked as A, B, C, D, E, F and G. Identify any five with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them :
A. A major sea-port
B. A major air-port
C. A major shipping canal
D. A major area of ‘subsistence gathering’
E. A major area of ‘nomadic herding’
F. A major area of ‘commercial livestock rearing’
G. A major area of ‘extensive commercial grain farming’

Hint:

• A $\rightarrow$ Vancouver (Major Sea Port, Canada)
• B $\rightarrow$ Tokyo (Major International Airport, Japan)
• C $\rightarrow$ Suez Canal (Connects the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea)
• D $\rightarrow$ Amazon Basin (Largest Equatorial Forest Region)
• E $\rightarrow$ Velds (Temperate Grasslands of South Africa)
• F $\rightarrow$ New Zealand (Important Mixed Farming Region)
• Always identify the continent first, then observe nearby oceans, countries and physical features before locating the correct answer.

Answer 1

Concept:
• World map-based questions are designed to test a student's understanding of important geographical features, transport routes, natural regions and major cities across the world.
• Identification is based on the geographical location, surrounding countries, neighbouring oceans and physical features shown on the political map.
• Important ports, airports, canals, natural vegetation regions and grasslands are frequently asked in CBSE Geography examinations.
• Careful observation of the continent, latitude, coastline and nearby countries helps in locating the correct answer.
• The following geographical features have been correctly identified from the given political map of the world.

Step 1: Identify Feature A.
The marked city on the western coast of Canada represents one of the major sea ports of North America. \[ \boxed{A -- Vancouver \]

Step 2: Identify Feature B.
The marked city on the eastern coast of Japan represents one of the world's busiest international airports. \[ \boxed{B -- Tokyo \]

Step 3: Identify Feature C.
The marked waterway connecting the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea is one of the world's most important canals. \[ \boxed{C -- Suez Canal \]

Step 4: Identify Feature D.
The shaded region in northern South America represents the world's largest equatorial rainforest. \[ \boxed{D -- Amazon Basin \]

Step 5: Identify Feature E.
The marked region in southern Africa represents the famous temperate grassland. \[ \boxed{E -- Velds (South Africa) \]

Step 6: Identify Feature F.
The marked island country located south-east of Australia represents the important mixed farming region. \[ \boxed{F -- New Zealand \]