THE SECOND COMPARATIVE EXAMINATION 2024-25

Class X (ICSE)
GEOGRAPHY – (H.C.G. 2)

Time: Two hours Maximum marks: 80

Instructions:
 Answers to this question paper must be written on the answer script provided separately.
 You will NOT be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes. This time is to be spent in
reading the question paper.
 The time given at the head of this paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.
 All subsections of each question must be answered in the correct serial order.
 Please do not write anything on your question paper except your name and roll number.
 The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].
 Do not copy the questions on your answer script but copy the correct question number.
 In all map work, make wise use of arrows to avoid overcrowding of the map. The map
given at the end of this question paper must be detached and after marking, must be
fastened to your answer booklet after the cover page..
 Attempt all questions from Part I (compulsory). A total of five questions are to be
attempted from Part II.

PART I [30 Marks]

(Attempt all questions from this Part.)

Question 1
Study the extract of the Survey of India, Map sheet No. G4357, Eastings 32 to 42 &
Northing 90 to 00 [T24 502] and answer the following questions:
(i) (a) Give the six figure grid reference of the surveyed tree 200 in the north
western quarter. [1]
(b) What is the meaning of the following:-
(1) 400 in grid square 3796 [1]
(2) White patches inside the main river. [1]

(ii) (a) Give two man-made features seen in grid square 3690 [1]
(b)Name any two types of vegetation given in the map extract. [1]

(iii) (a) What is the difference in the drainage patterns seen in grid square 3798
and grid square 3495. [1]
(b) What is the direction of settlement Vadavas(3395) from Ratnapur (3298) [1]
(iv) Calculate the area in kilometer square of the region enclosed by eastings 38 to
42 and northings 93 to 98. [1]
(vi) What type of rainfall is experienced by the area shown in the map extract?
Give one evidence to support your answer. [2]

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Question 2
On the outline map of India provided:
(i) Mark and label River Tungbhadra [1]
(ii) Shade and label the Coromandel Coast [1]
(iii) Shade and label a region of Black Soil [1]
(iv) Mark and label an offshore oil field [1]
(v) Mark and label the Standard Meridian of India (8230`E) [1]
(vi) Mark and label a city situated on the bank of River Yamuna [1]
(vii) Shade and name a state in south India with dense population [1]
(viii) Mark and label the highest peak of India [1]
(ix) Mark and label the gulf between India and Sri Lanka [1]
(x) Mark with the help of arrows the direction of Western Disturbanaces. [1]

Question 3
Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options.
(Do not copy the questions only mention the correct question number)
(i) What is the primary cause of the monsoon winds in India? [1]
(a) The tilt of the Earth
(b) Movement of ocean current
(c) Differential heating of land and water
(d) A combination of altitude and latitude

(ii) Assertion (A): Laterite soil dominates Western Ghats.

Reason (R) :The region receives very less rainfall. [1]
(a) A is true but R is false.
(b) R is the reason for A.
(c) Both A and R are false.
(d) R is true but A is false.
(iii) Which of the following is not a species of Tropical Moist Deciduous forest? [1]
(a) Mahogany (b) Shisham
(c) Teak (d) Sal

(iv) The freshwater is renewed through: [1]

(a) Rain water harvesting (b) Hydrological cycle
(c) Underground tanks (d) Irrigation modes

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(v) The total power generation capacity of the hydroelectric power plants depends on the:
1. Head of the water
2. Surface area of water
3. Volume of water
4. Quality of water [1]
(a) 2 and 3 are correct. (b) 1 and 2 are correct.
(c) 1 and 3 are correct. (d) 2, 3 and 4 are correct.

(vi) If you live in a village in India, which of the following energy resources will
be clean, cheap and best for use? [1]
(a) Coal (b) Nuclear
(c) Wood (d) Biogas

(vii) From where does the aluminum plant at Renukoot gets the supply of bauxite? [1]
(a) Bilaspur and Dumka
(b) Amarkantak Plateau and Ranchi
(c) Kheda and Mopa
(d) Bundelkhand and Amarkantak Plateau

(viii) A free trade zone (tidal port) which handles salt, cotton, petroleum products
etc. is: [1]
(a) Mormugao (Goa) (b) Tuticorin (Tamilnadu)
(c) Paradip (Orissa) (d) Kandla (Gujrat)

(ix) The agency which looks after the construction and maintenance of the
National Highways: [1]
(a) Border Road Organisation
(b) National Highways Authority of Indian
(c) Indian National Highway Agency
(d) National Roadways Organisation.

(x) Name the phenomenon of concentrated toxic deposition at the higher trophic
level. [1]
(a) Bio-accumulation (b) Biomagnification
(c) Eutrophication (d) Biodegradation

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 PART II [50 Marks]
(Attempt any five questions from this Part.)
Question 4
(a) The farmers of West Bengal are usually happy with the rainfall during the
month of April.
(i) What is the name and meaning of the winds which bring this rainfall? [1]
(ii) Name the crops which are benefited from these winds. [1]
(b) Name the two types of cyclonic systems that affect India and the two areas
that receive rainfall from these cyclonic systems. [2]
(c) Give a geographical reason for the following:
(i) The Malabar coast receives heavy rainfall in the month of July but the
Coromandel coast remains comparatively dry during this time. [1]
(ii) Kochi is warmer than Mumbai even though both lie on the western coast
of India. [1]
(iii) Kolkata receives more rain than Lucknow. [1]
(d) Study the climatic data given below and answer the questions that follow:

Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
o
Temp( C) 8.4 11.5 21.6 28.3 35.1 38.5 41.0 38.0 30.8 29.2 15.6 10.2
Rainfall(cms) 1.5 0.9 0.5 - - 12.5 17.8 18.5 20.5 12.5 6.2 2.1

(i) Calculate the annual range of temperature [1]

(ii) Calculate the annual rainfall in the monsoon season. [1]
(iii) Is the station located in the coastal area or in the interior? Give a reason
to support your answer. [1]

Question 5
(a) Name the following types of soils:
(i) Found on the summits of the Eastern and Western Ghats. [1]
(ii) That varies in texture. [1]
(b) Mention two differences between Red Soil and Laterite Soil. [2]
(c) Ramesh is a farmer. He grows different crops on his field but to get a good
yield, he needs to fertilize and irrigate his field frequently.
(i) Identify the soil in his field and name its parent rock. [1]
(ii) Why does Ramesh need to irrigate and fertilize the soil frequently? [1]
(iii) Mention one specific property of the soil, which might be good for the
farmers. [1]

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(d) Give a reason for each of the following statements:
(i) Black soil does not get leached. [1]
(ii) Shelter belts reduce soil erosion in arid areas. [1]
(iii) Nature of rainfall causes soil erosion. [1]

Question 6
(a) Pankaj, who is a photographer for the National Geographic, visited the
Sunderbans National Park in West Bengal. He took some exotic pictures of
the area where it shows that the roots of the trees are not submerged but are
above the ground.
(i) Name the type of vegetation he saw that area. [1]
(ii) Give one characteristic feature of the vegetation he saw. [1]

(b) To which type of forest do the following trees belong?

(i) Acacia and Khair [1]
(ii) Deodar and Chir Pine [1]
(c) Mention any three forest conservation steps taken by the Government of India
to increase the forest cover. [3]

(d) Give a geographical reason for each of the following:

(i) The trees in the Tropical Desert forests have stunted growth. [1]
(ii) More trees need to be grown in and around Iron and Steel centres. [1]
(iii) The Tropical Deciduous forests are commercially the most important
forest belt in India [1]

Question 7
(a) “Without irrigation, development of agriculture is difficult in India.” Clarify
the statement by giving two reasons. [2]
(b) Where are tubewells most widely used in India? Give two reasons. [2]
(c) (i) Distinguish between perennial canals and inundation canals. [2]
(ii) Name any two states where perennial canals are extensively used. [1]
(d) With the reference to rain water harvesting, answer the following questions:
(i) Name any two methods of ground water recharge. [1]
(ii) Mention any two objectives of rain water harvesting. [2]

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Question 8
(a) A mineral X is used to make iron and steel. It increases the strength of steel.
(i) Identify the mineral. [1]
(ii) Which country of South Asia is the leading producer of this mineral? [1]

(b) Name the states in which the following mines are located:
(i) Singhbum Iron ore mine [1]
(ii) Khetri copper mine [1]

(c) Identify the energy source in the given picture and answer the questions:

(i) How can you say that this source of energy is less affected by fluctuating
fuel prices? [1]
(ii) Name any two states in India where this energy is generated. [1]

(d) Give a reason for the following:

(i) Electric industry is the major consumer of copper. [1]
(ii) India has a vast potential for solar energy. [1]
(iii) Oil refineries are located close to the oilfields or near the ports. [1]

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Question 9
(a) What is the Golden Quadrilateral? How does it help in the economic
development of our country? [2]
(b) Observe the picture related to railways and answer the following questions:

(i) What is this system called in India? [1]

(ii) What is the name given to the three categories in which this system is
divided in the Indian Railways? [1]
(c) With reference to water transport, answer the following questions:
(i) Mention any one drawback of the Inland waterways. [1]
(ii) India has a vast scope for water transport. [1]
(iii) River Ganga is navigable from its mouth right up to Allahabad. [1]

(d) Give a reason for the following:

(i) Northern plains are best suited for railways. [1]
(ii) Air transport has gained popularity in recent times India. [1]
(iii) Roadways are the most preferred mode of transport in India. [1]

Question 10
(a) Define composting. Explain how compositing provides a great help in managing
waste. [2]
(b) What impact does waste accumulation have on the following?
(i) Quality of air around us [1]
(ii) Quality of water around us. [1]
(c) Mention one impact of each of the following:
(i) E-waste [1]
(ii) Radioactive pollution [1]
(iii) Recycling of plastic. [1]

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(d) Give a reason for each of the following:
(i) Segregation of waste must be done before disposal. [1]
(ii) Though harmful, yet many people prefer open dumping. [1]
(iii) Deforestation can be reduced by using recycled paper. [1]

Question 11
(a) Mention any two problems being faced by the Indian Railways. [2]
(b) Explain any two ways in which plants in the Tropical Desert correlate with the
environment. [2]
(c) Mention any two advantages and one drawback of tubewell irrigation. [3]
(d) Mention any three ways by which soil conservation can be practiced in the
hilly regions. [3]

Question 12
(a) Define the following:
(i) Soil Creep [1]
(ii) October Heat [1]
(b) Mention any two features of Tropical Deciduous forests [2]
(c) Give three reasons why rain water harvesting must be followed in India. [3]
(d) Name the following:
(i) Best variety of Iron ore [1]
(ii) A leading state producing wind energy in India [1]
(iii) Alloy of copper and zinc. [1]

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