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Sample Paper 01
ICSE Class X 2024-25
GEOGRAPHY
H.C.G. Paper - 2
Time: 2 Hours Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. Answer to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately.
2. You will not be allowed to write during first 15 minutes.
3. This time is to be spent in reading the question paper.
4. The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.
5. Part I is compulsory. All questions from Part I are to be attempted. A total of five questions are to be
attempted from Part II.
6. The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].

PART - I
Attempt all questions from this part

QUESTION 1.
Study the extract of the Survey of India Map Sheet No. G43S7 and answer the following questions.

(i) (a) Give the six-figure grid reference for .200 in the North-West part of the map extract.
(b) What are the brown bold lines in the North-Western quarter of the map extract?

(ii) If Ravi drive in a straight line from 05 west to 12 West in a car traveling at a speed of 10 km/hr, what is
the approximate time he would take to reach his destination?

(iii) (a) What is the compass direction of Vavdhara (4004) to Knara (4098)?
(b) What types of landforms are visible in the Eastern part of the provided topographic map?

(iv) (a) After a decade-long absence, Rani was pleasantly surprised by the progress in her hometown Knara
(4098) and its surroundings. What visible indications or apparent changes serve as compelling evidence
of the region’s development and growth, leaving her delighted upon her return?
(b) What is the single dot red vertical line made between the East 40 and 41?

(v) Mention two man-made and two natural features in the grid square 4410.

QUESTION 2.
On the outline map of India provided
(a) Shade and label the Mount Kanchenjunga
(b) Shade and label the Malabar plains
(c) Label the Damodar river

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(d) Mark and label the Northern Circars

(e) Mark and label the Karakoram Pass
(f) Mark with arrows the direction of the winds which bring rain to Mumbai in July-August
(g) Mark and label the iron-ore field of Jharkhand.
(h) Shade an area of black soil in Maharashtra.
(i) Mark and label the city of Mumbai
(j) Mark and label the Tropic of Cancer.

QUESTION 3.
Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options.
(Do not copy the question, write the correct answers only)

(i) National Highway No.7 runs from Varanasi to...............

(a) Kochi (b) Chennai
(c) Kanyakumari (d) Madurai

(ii) Which of the following is the correct set of water bodies from which the North Atlantic Ocean currents
originate?
(a) North Atlantic Ocean + Labrador Sea + Gulf Stream
(b) North Atlantic Ocean + Red Sea + North Equatorial Current
(c) North Atlantic Ocean + Pacific Ocean + North Atlantic Drift
(d) North Atlantic Ocean + Indian Ocean + Canary Current

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(iii) Iron Ore: Odisha

(a) Copper: Karnataka (b) Bauxite: Jharkhand
(c) Manganese: Kerala (d) Bauxite: Punjab

(iv) Joint Forest Management was started in which of the following states in India?
(a) Tamil Nadu (b) Odisha
(c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Jharkhand

(v) .............is an example of cash crop.

(a) Corn (b) Wheat
(c) Jute (d) Millets

(vi) Assertion (A): Wheat is primarily grown during the rabi season in India.
Reason (R): Wheat requires cool temperatures and moderate rainfall for proper growth.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true.

(vii) Soil erosion is responsible for which of the following problems?

(a) Desertification (b) Land degradation
(c) Damage to fields (d) All of these

(viii) ...............is an example of cottage industry.

(a) Carpet weaving (b) Handloom
(c) Handicraft (d) All of these

(ix) Which of the following is an example of sources of wastes?

(a) Agriculture waste (b) Industrial waste
(c) Household waste (d) All of these

(x) The crop shown in the image is commonly associated with which of the following industries?

(a) Cotton Industry (b) Sugar Industry

(c) Tea Industry (d) Coffee Industry

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PART - II
Attempt any five questions from this part

QUESTION 4.

(i) Monsoon refers to a seasonal shift in wind patterns that brings about significant changes in weather
conditions, including rainfall distribution. The distribution of rainfall during the monsoon season is influenced
by several factors, including the topography of the region, the prevailing wind patterns, and the presence of
moisture sources such as oceans and seas.
(a) As a student of Geography, what according to you could be the possible reason for varying rainfall
distribution during the monsoon season?
(b) How do topography and wind patterns affect rainfall distribution during the monsoon?

(ii) What is the main source of moisture for the following regions during the monsoon season?
(a) Western Ghats
(b) Indo-Gangetic plains

(iii) Give a reason for each of the following.

(a) The Northern Plains do not freeze in winter despite having a continental climate.
(b) The central part of Maharashtra receives less rainfall.
(c) The major rainfall in Chennai occurs between December and February, while that in Mumbai occurs
between June and September.

(iv) Study the climatic data of a city of India provided below and answer the questions that follow.

Station Station A
Month Temperature (°C) Rainfall (cm)
Jan 16.0 3.2
Feb 18.0 5.1
Mar 21.3 8.7
Apr 23.3 24.1
May 26.1 24.2
Jun 27.8 39.2
Jul 27.4 54.7
Aug 27.9 42.2
Sep 26.7 35.5
Oct 25.1 13.9
Nov 21.1 1.6
Dec 17.2 1.9
(a) What is the annual range of temperature of Station A?
(b) What is the total rainfall received by Station A?
(c) Which are the wettest and driest months in this Station?

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QUESTION 5.

(i) Ramesh, a farmer in Gujarat, ensures good soil health through proper land management. He adopts
techniques that help in soil conservation and prevent its degradation. His neighbouring farmer, Suresh,
however, does not follow such practices and faces soil infertility and erosion during the monsoon season.
(a) Identify the two human activities that Ramesh is likely adopting for soil conservation.
(b) Give a possible reason why Suresh’s soil is becoming infertile and prone to erosion during the monsoon.

(ii) With reference to the soil conservation in India, answer the following questions.
(a) State two human activities that have led to soil conservation.
(b) Write the benefits of the soil conservation.

(iii) Name the following.

(a) An activity which is responsible for soil infertility.
(b) A process in which heavy rainfall washes away the topmost layer of the soil.
(c) A soil which is deficient in humus, nitrogen and phosphate.

(iv) Give reason for each of the following.

(a) Large areas of Maharashtra have black soil.
(b) Man is largely responsible for soil erosion.
(c) The colour of alluvial soil varies in different areas.

QUESTION 6.

(i) Rahul went on a trip and visited a forested area located in the rainier parts of the peninsular plateau and
the plains of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
(a) Which natural vegetation did he come across?
(b) Name a type of tree found in this kind of forest.

(ii) (a) Which forests do have a large amount of natural medicines?

(b) State any two characteristics of Evergreen Forests.

(iii) Give the reasons for forests being grown around cities having iron and steel industries.

(iv) Give reason for each of the following.

(a) Tropical Evergreen forests are quite dense.
(b) Trees of tropical monsoon forests shed their leaves for about 1-2 months.
(c) Tropical evergreen forests are found on the Western slopes of the Western Ghats.

QUESTION 7.

(i) What are the two major reasons for water scarcity occurring in India?

(ii) Distinguish between surface water and ground water.

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(iii) (a) What are tube wells?

(b) Mention two requirements for the construction of tube wells.

(iv) (a) What is meant by tank irrigation?

(b) What are the two disadvantages of tank irrigation?

QUESTION 8.

(i) There is a vast potential for utilizing mineral and energy resources in India. The use of both conventional
and non-conventional sources of energy is crucial for the country’s development. The distribution and
utilization of these resources are essential for various industries and agricultural advancements.
(a) Why do you think the use of conventional sources like coal and petroleum is still prominent in India?
(b) Mention two advantages of utilizing non-conventional energy sources such as solar or wind energy.

(ii) With reference to the Hirakud Dam, answer the following.

(a) This dam is constructed on which river?
(b) Write two advantages of this hydal project.

(iii) (a) Give two disadvantages of using coal as a source of power.

(b) Name the best variety of iron.
(c) Name two indian states where manganese is found

(iv)

(a) Identify the type of energy generated by wind turbines.

(b) State one reason why wind energy is considered more sustainable than fossil fuels.
(c) Why are coastal and hilly regions suitable for harnessing wind energy in India?

QUESTION 9.

(i) State two steps taken by the government to improve agricultural production.

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(ii) (a) State one point of difference between the climatic conditions required for the cultivation of sugarcane
in North India and South India.
(b) Name one state in North India where sugarcane is grown extensively.

(iii) With reference to the cultivation of oilseeds and other crops, answer the following:
(a) Mention any one economic importance of oilseeds.
(b) Is Ragi a Rabi or Kharif crop?
(c) Name any two leading producers of jute.

(iv) Rohan, a farmer, is cultivating tea and wants to improve its growth.
(a) Give a reason why tea plants are pruned.
(b) Mention any two reasons why tea grows well on hill slopes.

QUESTION 10.

(i) Mention two points of difference between Sugar industry and Textile industry.

(ii) Explain two ways in which the cotton textile industry is important for India’s economy.

(iii) With reference to agro-based industries, answer the following:

(a) State a reason for the growing importance of the sugar industry in India.
(b) Why is the textile industry significant in both rural and urban areas?
(c) Name any two types of textiles produced in India.

(iv) Give one reason to explain each of the following:

(a) Sugar production plays a key role in rural development.
(b) Silk production is important for export markets.
(c) The textile industry provides employment to a large section of the population.

QUESTION 11.

(i) Mention two advantages of using airways.

(ii) Railways have played a crucial role in the transportation system of India. Explain.

(iii) (a) Which mode of transport is most suitable for transporting bulky goods over long distances?
(b) Name the authority responsible for the development and management of national railways in India.
(c) Which mode of transport is preferred in coastal areas for carrying goods and passengers?

(iv) Give a reason for each of the following:

(a) Roadways are crucial for the development of rural areas.
(b) Waterways are the cheapest mode of transport for carrying heavy goods.
(c) Airways are essential during natural disasters and emergencies.

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QUESTION 12.

(i) What is the impact of waste accumulation on the following?

(a) Terrestrial life
(b) Aquatic (freshwater and marine) life

(ii) Why is waste management important for maintaining environmental health?

(iii) The uncontrolled dumping of waste in a city led to severe pollution in nearby water bodies, affecting both
human health and the ecosystem. The waste included non-biodegradable items and toxic substances that
created long-term contamination in the area.
(a) Which method of waste management could have prevented this environmental damage?
(b) Mention one measure you can adopt at home to reduce waste accumulation.
(c) State one way in which waste can be reused to benefit the community.

(iv) (a) What is composting?

(b) Enumerate two advantages of recycling as a method of waste disposal.

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