GEOGRAPHY

(Two hours)
(SA1)
2024-25

GRADE: X Max. Marks: 80

Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper 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.

Attempt all questions from Part I and five questions from Part II.
The intended marks for questions or parts of questions, are given in brackets [ ].

PART I (30 Marks)

Attempt all questions from this Part

Question 1.

Study the extract of the Survey Map Sheet No. [10]

G43S10 (Eastings 60-70, Northings 26-36) and
answer the following questions:
i) a) i. Give the four-figure grid reference of the Siphon. [2]
ii. Give the six-figure grid reference of the police station at Pamera
 b) What is meant by the term Fire Line?
What is an aqueduct?

ii) a) Find the area enclosed between the eastings 65-68 and northings 27-29 [2]

b) In which direction is the river Sukli Nadi flowing?

On which bank of Sipu Nadi is Gulabganj situated?
iii) a) State the difference in slope in grid squares 6726 and 6826. [2]

b) What can be the occupation of the people of Anadra other than agriculture?

iv) a) Which settlement is better developed than other settlements in the given map [2]
extract? Give reasons to support your answer.
b) What is the type of rainfall in the map. Give reasons.

v) a) Find the direct distance in km between the temple in grid square 6432 and [2]
the Post Office in grid square 6233.
b) What is the main mode of irrigation in the map?

Question 2. [10]

On the outline map of India provided:

i) Mark and name the highest peak in India

ii) Mark and name the mountain range from where Chambal and Betwa
originate
iii) Shade and label the Chota Nagpur Plateau

iv) Print S on the iron mines in Singhbhum

v) Shade and label an area with Red Soil in Tamil Nadu

vi) Mark and name the winds that bring winter rain to north western India.

vii) Shade and name the Gulf of Khambhat

viii) Draw and name the Standard Meridian and write its value
 ix) Mark with a dot and name Kolkata.

x) Shade and name Chilka lake.

Question 3. [10]

Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options:
Do not copy the questions, write the correct answers only.
i) Which of the following factors cause the rise in the temperature of mainland
of India in the month of March?
a. The land breeze blows towards the sea.
b. The pressure belts shift.
c. Southward migration of the sun from the equator.
d. Northward migration of the sun from the equator.

ii) Why do the interior parts of the Deccan remain dry during the Retreating
monsoon?
a. Because they lie in the rain-shadow of the Eastern Ghats.
b. Because they lie parallel to the Eastern Ghats.
c. Because they lie in the rain-shadow of the Western Ghats.
d. Because they lie parallel to the Arabian Sea Branch.

iii) Black soil is also known as ___________.

a. Bhangar
b. Khadar
c. Regur
d. Leached

iv) The assemblage of plant species living in association with each other in a
given environmental setup is called ____________.
a. Forest
b. Vegetation
c. Flora
d. None of the above

v) Which of the following does not conserve water?

a. Rainwater harvesting
b. Water recycling
c. Using only bottled drinking water
d. Drip irrigation
vi) You have gone to visit your aunt at Vishakhapatnam and you see large
containers being shipped. On enquiring you are told it is an ore of a metal.
Which ore is it?
a. Iron ore
b. Manganese
c. Copper Bauxite
d. Aluminium

vii
Coal is a ___________ solid stratified rock of organic and mineral matter.
a. renewable
b. combustible
c. non-combustible
d. sustainable

viii
The Monazite sands of Kerala are rich in _____________.
a. uranium
b. fossil fuels
c. thorium
d. methane

There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark
ix)
your answer as per the codes provided below:
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true and R is the not correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.

Assertion: Oilseeds are an important commercial crop grown in India.

Reason: They earn foreign exchange by exporting oilseeds.

Which of the following diseases are Not spread by houseflies?

x) a. Typhoid
b. Diarrhoea
c. Cholera
d. Ameobiosis
 PART II (50 Marks)
Attempt any five questions from this Part

Question 4.

(i) Answer the following:

(a) How are the pre monsoon thunderstorms helpful in Bengal and Assam? [2]

(b) Why does Shillong need to harvest rainwater?

(ii) Distinguish between: [2]

Arabian Sea Branch and Bay of Bengal Branch

(iii Give Reasons: [3]

)
(a) Mumbai is warmer than Kanpur in December.

(b) Kerala has a tropical climate while Punjab has a continental climate.

(c) Mangalore is not cold even in the month of December.

Study the data of distribution of temperature and rain for station X and answer
(iv) The questions that follow:
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec [3]
Temp. in 10 11 23 35 39 42 40 33 30 25 13 11
°C
Rainfall 2 1 0 5 15 62 71 81 59 12 10 3
in cms
(a) Calculate the total annual rainfall for Station X.

(b) Is Station X in the coastal area or in the interior of the country?

(c) Name the wind that brings most of the rainfall to Station X.

Question 5.
(i) Answer the following:

(a) How does the ‘Mango shower’ influence the state of Karnataka? [2]

(b) Why are Himalayas called a climatic divide?

(ii) Give Reasons: [2]

(a) Jaipur has a higher annual range of temperature than Mumbai.

(b) Kanyakumari experiences an equable climate.

(iii) Based on the picture given below, answer the questions that follow: [3]

(a) Which place receives more rainfall?

 (b) Name the place which lies on the leeward side of the mountain ranges.

(c) Which winds bring rainfall in Cherrapunji?

(iv) Answer the following: [3]

(a) What type of wind is ‘Monsoon’? What is its direction during summer?

(b) Mention two characteristics of the Indian monsoon.

Question 6.

(i) Name the following soil: [2]

(a) It is good for the cultivation of cashew nuts.

(b) It occurs ex situ.

(ii) (a) Distinguish between Red soil and Black soil. [2]

(b) Distinguish between contour ploughing and terrace farming

(iii) Picture based questions: [3]

(a) Identify the conservation method from the given picture. Explain the
method.
(b) Give two measures of soil erosion in the hilly region.

(iv) Give Reasons: [3]

(a) Khadar is more fertile than bhangar.

(b) Red soil is ideal for dry farming.

(c) Sugarcane is grown in Uttar Pradesh.

Question 7.

(i) Answer the following: [2]

Issued by the ministry of Environment and forest the Government of India launched
“National action plan on climate change” (NAPCC) on 30th June outlining eight
national missions on climate change.
(a)
Name any two initiatives taken by the Government of India to encourage forestry.
(b) How do you as a student help in creating awareness on conservation of forests
among your friends in school?
(ii) Answer the following: [2]
(a) Name one region in India where Tropical Evergreen Forest is found.
(b) Mention the temperature and rainfall conditions found suitable for the Littoral
(Tidal) forest.
(iii) Answer the following: [3]
(a) Which tree is used for making furniture and railway sleepers?
(b) Which is the most widespread vegetation in India?

(c) Which forest does the following trees belong to?

Rosewood, ebony, mahagony, sissoo etc.
(iv) (a) State two characteristic features of tropical desert vegetation. [3]

(b) Name two typical trees found in tropical deserts.

Question 8.

(i) Answer the following: [2]

(a) Give two advantages of tube-wells as a method of irrigation.

(b) What are the conditions necessary for tube-wells?

(ii) In a slogan writing competition on Environment Day, the best slogan was given to [2]

Water.. water.. everywhere.. not a drop to drink..

(a) Justify the statement

(b) Why should there be an awareness to conserve water?

(iii) (a) Give reasons: [3]

Many farmers in India still use wells.
(b) There is very little recharge of groundwater.
 (c) The traditional wells dry up.

(iv) [3]

Identify the given picture.

(b)
Explain any two elements of the mechanism.
Question 9.

(i) Answer the following: [2]

(a) Name the four types of coal.

(b) Which of these is the best for industrial purposes?

(ii) (a) Give two uses of Manganese. [2]

(b) Write about an area where copper is extensively found.

(iii) Give Reasons for the following: [3]

(a) Why does India have to import oil?

 (b) Oil refineries are located close to oilfields or near ports.

(c) Why do the natural gas deposits mostly accompany oil deposits?

(iv) Answer the following: [3]

(a) Which state gets the supply of power generated at Bhakra Dam?
What is Nuclear Fission?
(b) Why are wind farms installed in coastal regions, open grasslands & hilly regions?

Question 10.

(i) How is biogas beneficial for the farmers and householders? [2]

(ii) Give one advantage and one disadvantage of natural gas. [2]

(iii) Answer the following: [3]

(a) Name some promising geothermal sites in India.

(b) Give advantages of wind energy.

(iv) (a) Why is petroleum called liquid gold? [3]

(b) Bauxite is used in electrical industry. Why?

(c ) Non-conventional sources of energy are called resources of the future.

Question 11.

(i) Give Reasons: [2]

(a) Shifting cultivation is banned in India.

(b) In extensive agriculture, yield per hectare is low but total yield is large.

(ii) Distinguish between Intensive farming & Extensive farming [2]

(iii) Answer the following: [3]

 (a) Identify & define the type of farming shown in the picture.

(b) Mention two features of this farming

(iv) (a) Name the following: [3]

A millet which can be grown as both rabi and kharif crop.

(b) Two oil seeds grown in india.

(c) All kinds of grass like plants which have starchy, edible seeds.

Question 12.

(i) [2]
 (a) Which phenomenon do you find in this picture?

(b) What causes it?

(ii) Define the following: [2]

(a) Eutrophication

(b) Pollution

(iii) Give Reasons: [3]

(a) Marine animals and turtles are found dead in many coastal areas.
(b) Radioactive waste is more harmful than other waste.

(c ) Uncontrolled burning of waste causes air pollution.

(iv) (a) Answer the following: [3]

Name two water-borne diseases.

(b) Mention two effects of Acid Rain

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