MODEL TEST PAPER 1 (Solved) Maxim Marks: 80 Time allowed: Two hours Answers to this Paper must be writen on the paper provided separately. You will not be allowed to write during the first 1 mimes. This time is to be spent in reailing the question paper The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers. Part (is Compulsory. All Questions from Part [are to be attempted. A total of five questions are to be ditempred from Part Il. The intended marks, for questions or paris of questions are given in brackets [J PART 1 G0 Marks) A (Atiempt all questions from this Part) Question 1 Study the extract of the Survey of India Map sheet No. G43SI to 71 and Northings 24 to 34) (Give six figure reference of (0 Chattrt near NHIOS om Ans. 649308 wer the following questions (Kastings 61 (ii) Anjani Devi ka mandir, Ans. 685271 A (i) Caleutate the distance the along theseart track from Harmativa to Singarlikhera. Ans. Map distance 2.1 om Seale of map =2 en = km, ‘The ground distance 24/2 = 1,05 km (iil). Differentiate beiween the settlement pattern in 6730 and 6529. Ans, 6730: Isolated. Settlement pte 6529: Seattered Settlement pattern (iv) Mlentifi the landform in 6930 and 6925, Ans. 6930: Conical bill as the altitude is less then 600 m. 6925,is W mountain peak as the altitude is more than 1000 m. (e) What does the following mean? (@) Wall in 6429 and blue cirele 6528 ‘Ans. A wall is a wall that is constructed to avoid the infertile soil to blow into the fertile soil and water to flow away and get wasted to the nearby area. A blue outline circle indicates the unlined well. ‘Gaga ICSE Grography Qastion Bank wih NIP for Clans 10 TQuestion 2 ‘On the outline map of India provided: (i) Western Disturbances (ii) River Ghaghara (9) Dighoi oit fila (vii) Northern Cirsar (8) Gulf of Manvar Westelit Disturbances Gulf of Nannar Gil) River Chenab (iv) Singhbum iron mine (vi) Chundligarh (viii) Laterite soit in Western Indian ® «2 River Chenab River Ghaghara Goyal’: ICSE Geography Question Bark with MTP jor Clase 10Question 3 Choose the correct answer (i) What is the npe of climate experienced in India? (a) Tropical evelonie type (1) Tropical monsoon wpe (0) Temperate Monsoon type (4) Subtropical monsoon Ans. (b) Tropical monsoon type Gi) What is meant by Normal Lapse rate of temperature? (a) this the fall in temperature by one degree centigrade for every 166. m increase in altitute, (0). This the fall of 64 degrees centigrade for every 1 kn increase in height. (0) Is the rise in temperature by one degree centigrade for every 166 m increase in altitude (d) All the above are correct. Ams. (a) Ir48 the fail in temperarure (iil). This soit ty found tn the Ganga-Brahmapurra hasin and in the dette region (a) Black seit (®) Alluvial soit (o) Red soil (ani LateriteSoit Ans. (h) Alluvial soil (iv) The process of removal of soluble salts from soil is known as (a) Pedegenesis (b) Leaching (©) Lithiication (a) Conglomeration Ans. (h) Leaching (¥) The growth of plants where species adjust themselves fully 10 climate und soil conditions. (@) Foret (0) Virgin vegetation —(o) Natural vegetation ——d)- Plant community y one degree centigrade Jor every 166 m increase tn altitude. Ans. (¢) Naural vegetation d (i) The tess in these forests do not have a fired time to shed their leaves. (@) Tropical deciduous and tropical desert () Tropical evergreen and tidal forests (0) Thomy vegetation and deciduous forest (@) Tropical evergreen and tropical forest Ans. (b) Tropical evergreen and tidal forests (ii) Neeru-Meeru is a watershed management prigranme inplemented in which of the following states? (a) Tamil Nadu (b) Reral (o) Andhra Pradesh (a) Meghalaya ‘Ans. (c) Anditra Pradesh Sy (viii) Tank irrigation is more popular in which of the following regions? (a) Chhota Nagpur Plateau (t) The Maina Placeau (0) The Deccan Pletea (@) All of these Ans. (c) The Decoan Plateau (ix) The most mined iron are ia India is (a) Haematite (b) Magnetite (0) Siderite (a) Lignite Ans. (a) Hematite (x). The bestvarety Of iron ore is (a) Hacmauite (6) Magnetive (0) Siderite (a) ignite (b) Maghetive = mk a PART 11 (50 Marks) (Attempt any five questions from this Part.) ‘Question 4 @ Telling Numbers: Arabian Sea exelones more frequent in recent years. These events had significant impacts over various regions of the Indian subcontinent leading to toss of lives and property as well as adversely affecting the livelihood of the vulnerable community, The Indian Express (a) What are the reasons for the increasing number of tropical cyclones? “Gopal v ICSE Gragrophy Question Band wil MIP for Olas aAns. | The increasing temperature of the Arabian Sea during last five decades due to human activity and global warming causing water to evaporate faster from the sea creating a low pressure region. 1} The rising temperature enables the Arabian Sea to supply abundant energy for strengthening the cyclones. (b) How the tropical evelones are name? ‘Ans, In general, tropical eyclones are named! according to the rules at regional level, In the Atlantic and in the Southern hemisphere (Indian ocean and South Pacific), tropical eyelones receive names in alphabetical onder, fand women and men's names are altemated (ii) Wh she help of « suitable example explain how relief feanures affect the rainfall of « place. ‘Ans. Places lying on the windward side of mountains experiences heavy rainfall and those on leeward sidé experience litle or no rainfall. For example, Mahabaleshwar and Pune. (ii) Give « geographical reason for each of she following: (a) Annual range of temperature is higher in Delhi than Mumba. Ans. Mumbai being a coastal city experiences the moderating effect of sea whereas Delhi @as not‘as Delhi is away from the sea. (b) Mango showers are beneficial local winds ‘Ans. Because they help in ripening of mangoes, (©) The North East monsoons bring aimost no rain 10 mast parts of India, ‘Ans, These rains blow from land to sea except for a small portion that blows over the Bay of Bengal. That is why. the North East monsoons bring almost no rain to most parts Of India (iv) Study the climatic data and answer the following questions: Month Jan. | Feb. [March] Aprit | May [ sire [ suty | Aug | Sept. | Oct. | Nov. | Dee ‘Temp. (in °cy | 23.8 | 250 | 277 | 283 | 30.2-[ 303-] 304 | 303 | 300 | 303 | 255 | 242 Rainfall nem] 0 | o | ta | is | er [asa | ans | 454 | 433 | 201 | 30 | 1 (a) Calculate the annual range of tetiperaiire. Ans. Maximum temperature ~ Minimum temperature 04 — 238 = 66°C, . (b) What is the annual rainfall? ‘Ans. 208.3 em et (c) Which winds bréig cainfall' wo this region? ‘Ans. South West Monsoon Winds, Question 5 (Differentiate between red and black soil (i Ans. Red Soil Black soil 1, [It is red to yellow in colour. It is black to chestaut brown in colour, 2 [It does not retain moisture, It retains moisture Iris rich in lime, alumina, iron, potash, magnesium, carbonates and calcium, 3. [It is rich in iron oxide and potash. Name the following: (a) This sail is ex-situ Alluvial soil. Goyal’ ICSE Geography Question Bank wih MTP jor Case 10(0) This soil is formed by leaching Ans. Laterite sol fo) This soil is used to. make bricks ‘Ans. Laterite Soil (d) Tipe of erosion in which soil is eroded laver by aver Ans. Sheet erosion (i) Give geographical reasons for the following (a) Red soil is a residual soit ‘Ans. Because it is found where it is formed. Example: whore it is found. (b) Its difficult (0 plough black soil whem it is wer Ans. This soil becomes sticky when it is wet and that makes it difficult ro plough, (©) Alluvial soil differs in texture. Ans. Alluvial soil is formed by erosional, transportation and depositional work of river! In the. upper course of the river it is coarse due to incomplete soil formation, Finer texture of the sot available i the lower course of the river as soil formation process is complete. (iv) What is Soit Conservation? Mention any nwo reasons for efforts to be taken ¥o.conserve soil. ‘Ans. Sail conservation refers to the step taken 10 protest dhe soll Grom econ. eludes a process of iting soil fertility, preventing soil exhaustion, erosion, and improving s6il condition tis formed from ancient metamorphic rocks in Kamataka Soil must be conserved because, 4 (1) The tate of soil erosion is faster than the rate of sil formation, (2) ‘With dcrasing fer thocrop production wil ais wl ete prablm fr ote inerasng population. Question 6 (i) Mention any to characteristics of Topical deGituan® fore ‘Ans. (1) Trees are very tall growing 10 the height of 5 0 40 m. (2) Trees are of hardwood type and. have broil. eaves. (3) Trees shod their leaves once w year FOFG to 8 weeks. (41) Name the forest which is found in the Western part of Rajasthan. Name two trees which are found here Ans. (1) Tropical Thomy Forests, @) Phim, babu, date"Palm, Gets ete (ii) Give gecrtphicat eagles Ji folloit (a) Why are forests grown in and around industries especially around iron and steel industries, petrochemical industries and thermal power plants? Ans. (1) These indusities emit 2 large amount of smoke and contributes to global warming 2) Forests are grown in an around the stel cities to reduce pollution, they also provide basic raw materials (6), Finutoal forests are dense @) Equatorial forests grow in the areas receiving the rainfall more than 200 em and have high temperature. (2)-As the water and sunlight are available in plenty, these forests are dense, (©) Trees in the equatorial forests grow very tall, Anse" (1) Equatorisl forests grow in the areas receiving the rainfall more than 200 em and the high temperature regions. (2) As the water and sunlight are available in plenty, these forests are dense and trees have to compete for sunlight, Hence, they are taller. Gv) Why are forests useful? ‘Gps ICSE Genres Question Bank wi MIP for Cass A =‘Ans. We find them useful because, (1) Foresis are biodiversity hotspots: 80% of the terrestrial species of plants and animals are found in forest. They provide shelter to wild lite (2) Forests serve as a watershed: A watershed is @ high region of and that catches rainfall and other precipitation and divides the flow of water into streams, rivers, lakes: marshes. Forested watersheds is able to absorb more water, recharge aquifers, sustain stream flow, slow down the low of water, filters the pollutants and ‘also provide habitat for the aquatic animals Question 7 (i)__Mention two conditions necessary for the construction of canals. Ans. (1) There must be a perennial river. (2) Soil must be soft for easy digging (3) The land should have gentle slope. (ii) Name the following (a) The first and the only state in India, which has made rooftop rainwater harvesting, Compulscry. Ans. Tamil Nadu, (0) The most popular mode of irrigation in Indi Ans. Wells (iii) State the need for irrigation Ans. Irrigation is essential in India because ¢ (1) Indi is on agsoutural county. Henes, round the year supp water for trigation is esseeia (2) Raina insuciont and unevenly dstrinuted. = (5) India as a year long agrcultra season, ut the ranfll 6 seasonal, Thus, frigaton ensures year long caltivation. 8 (4) Crops like rice, whet, jute and sugareaferfeqdire plenty of water which can be provided only through irrigation. aS {5) De wo growing population, tC is egret demand for food which ix filed by bringing’ all possible regions under cultivation and-proiingirgation to them, Gv) Stare any neo advantages of tank irrigation and one disadvantage of well irrigation, Ans, Advantages: (2) Tanks are cheaper method of inigation (2) They store rain water which otherwise would flow away. Disadvantage of well irrigation Wells dry up duiting summer and fail w provide water when needed the most for irrigation, Question 8 (i) Classi the minerals giving wo examples of each Ans, (1) Miherals are basically classified as metallic minerals and non-metallic minerals. (iy (2) Tron ore, manganese, copper ete. are examples of metallic minerals. 3) Coal, petroleum, limestone ete. are the examples of non-metallic minerals What are the uses of iron ore in iron-and steel, construction sector? Ans, (1) Itis the most important raw material in iron and steel industry. (2) In construction: building infrastructure, buildings, bridges, pipes ete, Goyal’: ICSE Geography Question Bank wih MTP jor Clas 10(iii) Give reason for the following: (a) India exports tron oe. ‘Ans. iron ore is needed to obtain iron Which is the backbone of Industrialization and hence it isin very great demand, India is fourth largest producer of iron ore and hence we export it, (6). Minerals are important to. wx Ans, (1) Minerals play important role in economic development of our county. (2) Indusities, agriculture and ultimately supply of goods depend upon the availability of minerals, (6) India needs to import exper Ans. 1, India has to import copper as its deposits are very limited but the demand for it is high dito its-use in electrical industry and also in utensils, auiomobile indusiry, in making heating instruments, (Gi) In order to fulfil these demands, India has to import it 2. Differentiate between Conventional and Non-Conventional energy resources. Conventional energy resources. Non-Conventional energy resources, | These are the resources which are in use more [These are the resotiees which are in we as than non-conventional ones. substitute for tg conventional energy resources. 2 | They are exhoustible. Except nuclear energy, they are inexhaustible 3. | They cause pollution. Except nuclear energy, they are eco-friendly, Question 9 (i) Why Agriculture isthe most important oceupation in India? Ans. (I) It’ the oldest and the most important occupation it Tndie with 2rd of population engaged in it as the conditions ars favourable for agriculture in India, (2) These conditions include undulating topogtaphy, varied climate, soil, ideal temperature and sunshine, fertile soil, abundant water et. (ii) Diferentite between subsistence and ommetcial farming. Subsistence Farming Commercial farming WIC Lee a cs mainly to fulil the neediof the family grown for the purpose of sell and profit Tc mainly involves growing foodgrains. It mainly involves growing cash crops, 3 Per hectare production is low, Per hectare production is high. (ii) (@) What are the-requirements for the cultivation of wheat with reference to temperature? Ans. While sowing if'needs 100°C to 150°C and while harvesting it needs 20°C to 25°C. (b) Name the most important staple crop of India Ans. Rice: (Gwe one climati Ans. Itneeds rainfall of 1: (ivy! With respect to cotton crop answer the following. fa) Climatic requirement, Ans, (i) Climatic requirement, Cotton needs rainfall of $0 cm to 80 cm and temperature of 21°C to 27°C. feature that favours its euliivation, em to 300 em (6) Soit requirement Ans. Black cotton soil is best suited for it, Well drained alluvial soil is also needed. ‘Gals TSE Gergraphy Question Bank wits MIP for Class 1 7Question 10 (i) Differentiate beeween handloom and power loom industry, Ans. Handloom Cotton Industry Power Cotion Industry T [itis ran with simple instrument using maximum man power Te is run with modern instrument using maximum elecitic power. Their share is less in overall production. Their share is more in overall production., 3 [Cloth w oF inferior quality and is more exper ‘Cloth is of superior quality and is cheaper (ii) Machinery used for sugar production in North India need to be changed. Explain, Ans. (1) In Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, they use old, obsolete machinery which consumes more raw material and gives less production. (2) Hence, the overall cost price also inereases and sometimes mills get sick, (ii) Explain the importance of petrochemical products ‘Ans. (I) Petrochemicals are used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and many chemical industries 2) Petrochemical like plastics, deterzents, synthetic rubber and syniieie bre have wide range of uses (3) Plastic is widely used today as it is durable, attractive, light i weight and cheap. (4) Polythene, PVC, Polystyrene, Synthetic rubber are different types of plastics: (5) Synthetie fibres like nylon, Dacron, terylene are cheaper anid stronyer than cotton, silk & wool. fiv) Name the major by Ans. By-products of sugar industry (1) Bagasse is the rejected cane afte products of sugar industry and state'their uses. crushing"of sugareane in the mills. It is used to manufacture paper, cardboard, insulation board ete (2) Molasses is a dark coloured syrup left-aftet the preparation of sugar from cane juice, It is used to make plastic, synthetic rubber, alcohol, rush & fertilizers, (3) Press mud is used (© make 108 Polish, carbon paper ete (4) Sugarcane juice is a healthy, nourishing and cooling drink which is in great demand. Question 11 () Wat are national highways? Who manages them? Ans. (1) The roadways which Tink state capitals, major industrial centres, places of economic interests, ports and harbours ete are known as National Highways, (2) They are constructed, and managed by the Gi) Give reasons: IAL, that is National Highway Authority of India. (a) Road transport is favoured in the northern plains of India. Ans. (1) The northern plains, have flat level Land, where road construction is easy. (2) ‘These are also the areas of high density of population and rich agriculture and need more transport. As roads éan be easily constructed than other modes of transport, they are favoured in this region. Yo) North Indian rivers are suitable for navigation: ‘Ans. (1) There is plain topography. (2) Most of these rivers like Ganga, Yamuna, and Brahmaputra are perennial (3) They have sufficient depth for water transport, That is why, north Indian rivers are suitable for navigation, (ii) Diferemtate between railways and roadway Gopal’: ICSE Geography Question Bank with MTP jor Clase 10Railways Roadways | Railways ean cary heavy and bulky goods. | Roadways cannol_carry heavy and bulky goods. Faster, cheaper and safer than roadways. | Slower than railways and expensive than railways when it comes to transport cost Roadways have excellent avcessibilty, 3 | They cover very less area than roadwi Gv) Siate the importance of warerways. ‘Ans. Importance / merits of the waterways in India (1) They are cheapest mode of transport, (2) They do not need construction and much maintenance which reduces the cost. (3) Need tess fuel compared to other means of transport, (4) Can transpoct heavy and bulky material, Question 12 (i) A fire broke out at the Kochi city corporation-run waste treatment plant. Thick clouds of toxic smoke engulfed the city. The unsorted waste at the plant contained PVC and clinical waste, both.af which on combustion are extremely harmful for the general health of people. — Economic times (a) Which method of waste management would have helped in reducing heli: hacand tn the above cave? Ans. Segregation of waste, recycling and Incineration method. . () Whar measures may be underwaken by individuals to rediace waste? ‘Ans, Many household items are thrown or discarded given @ slight fatilt and new items are purchased. A consumer can rather make a wise choice and reuse the tem afer repairing or polishing thes or giving them a makeover instead of purchasing a substitute (ii) Give reasons for the following, (a) Dumping method ia nara correct wictio @f ae aoa, Ane: (1), Dumped waste-mateial- spoils the beauty 4 Be, Sy ironment (2) Such waste materials produces foul odour die to decomposition. (3) Rainwater and run-off from the dumping ground may carry pollatants and toxic substances and can pollute the sources of water That is whys it’Smot a correct method. (6) Composting is a very good method e-waste disposal. Ans. (1) Compost is rich in nutrients which can be used in gardens, horticulture, urban agriculture and organic farming. (2) The compost iisélt is-benélicial for the land in many ways, including as a soil conditioner, « fertilize, addition of vital humus oF humic acids, and as a natural pesticide for soil (il) What are the effects of Waite generation? Ans. Following are the-effects of waste generation: (1) Landscape degeneration means, the quality of land is getting reduced, (2) Pollution of air, water and soit (3) Ikzesults into health problems for the people coming in contaet with waste )od.pss of terrestrial and aquatic life Gy) Nome the faltowing (a) The process of converting biodegradable waste into compost Ans. Composting {b) Any two benefits of composting ‘Ans, The waste gets managed and we get naturally formed organic manure. (6) Types of dumping Ans, Open dumping and landfill dumping. ‘Gena TOBE Gevrapy Qecston Bank with MIP For Class 1? vMODEL TEST PAPER 2 (Solved) ‘Maximum Marks: 80 Tine allowed: Two hours Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately. You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 mimues, This time is to be spent in reading the question paper: The time given at the head of this Poper is the time allowed for writing the answers Part T is Compulsory. All Questions from Part | are.to be attempled. A total of five questions are ¥o be attempted from Part Il. The imended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets ['] PART 1 (30 Marks) all. (Attempt all questions from this Part.) Question 1 Study the extract of the Survey of India Map sheet No, G43S10 and answer the following questions (Eastings 47 to 57 and northings 29 to 39) , (i) What does the following mean? (i) Double broken tine in 5133 and (ii) open serub in 6333? Avs. (i) It is unmetalled roa (ii), tis shor: stunted grass und cactus like plaft&)'Héte sheep rearing can be done. (ii) Coleutate the distance lengih of the metalied rOad,from Udarta ult exits 5839, Map distance: 5.2 em. ‘Ans. Scale of map = 2 em = tkm . ‘Therefore the length of the road is 5.22.6 km (ii) (i) Give six figure reference-bf Causeway near Bhamra Ans. 501324 (ii) What feature is depicted by the séx figure of 482385 ‘Ans, Perennial lined, well Gv) Name the most thportant settlement tx his map extract, Justi Ans. Dantarai It has many civie facilities like post office, police station, metalled road ete, (v) Which fio settlement pattems-are seen in 5631? ‘Ans. Linear settlement is seen along the cait track and nucleated on the whole, Question 2 On the outline map of India provided: G9) Drew and label the K2 (i) Shade and label the Thar Desert (ili) Shade and label the Gulf of Khambat. w ‘Gopal ICSE Geography Question Bank wih MTP jor Clase 10(iv) Shade and label Lake Chitka (v) Mark with a dot and name Kolkata, (vi) Mark and name the Arabian Sea branch of SW monsoon winds (vii) Mark and name the tropic of Cancer. (viii), Mark and label the Deecan Plateau. (ix) Mark and label Jharia coal field. (x) Mark with dot and label Chennai. Question 3 Choose the correct answer. (i) The states which is the largest producer of rice in India (a) Tamil Nadu and Unar Pradesh (®) Maharashtra ond Utiar Pradesh (0) West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh (@) Punjab and Uttar Pradesh Ans. (e) West Bengal and Urtar Pradesh ‘Gopal ICSE Geography Question Bank with MTP or Class 10 1Gi) The characteristic feature whieh does wot apply wo the cultivation of rie. (a) Transplontation (B) Plenty of Sunshine (0) Heavy Rainjall and Flooded Fields (4) Loamy sandy Soit Ans. (a) Loamy sandy Soil (iii) Whick of the following is soil exhausting cash crop of India? (a) Tea (0) Groundnut (0) Sugarcane (a) Jute Ams. (c) Sugarcane (iv) Which of the following grows in rabi season? (@). Groundout tb) Stagarcane (0) shite (a) Mustard ‘Ans. (a) Mustard o is situated in the cotton growing tract of Gujarat, has emerged as the secind largest centre of cotton textiles (a) Surat (0) Abmedabaal (9) Navsari (a) Kadodarié Ans. (b) Ahmedabad (i) The agro industry is one of the most widely distributed industries in-Indhia (a) Cotton Textile (b) Silk (o) Sugar (a) te Industry Ans. (a) Cotton Textile (vii) Which of the faliowing statements is true about the iron and steel industry? (a) tron and steel industry is the mother of all industries. . () Iron and stee! forms ihe backbone of industrial developmen (o) It is the source of raw material ta industries for manufceturing industrial machinery, raiway engines, ete (a) All the above. % Ans. (a) All the above (iii). Which of the following is not dependent on iron and Steet dustry? (a) Automobiles industry @) Windus (© Shiphuilding indus Std) AIl of thes Ans. (b) IT indusiry y (ix) The main roads which are constructed and maintained by the Central Government are known as (a) Expressways——(b) Border Roc (0) National Highways (d) All of these Ans. (e) National Highways (x). These transport route planned jor highspeed trafic and having few inersections (a) Golden quadrilateral (by Expressway (o) State Highways (@) National highways Ans. (6) Expressways a W PART 11 (0 Marks) (Attempt any five questions from this Part.) Question 4 (i). Qoty is Cooler than Ahmedabad, Explain. ‘Ans. Ooty’is located st higher altitude compared to Abmedabed. Greater the altitude, lower the temperature. That is whiy Ooty is cooler than Ahmedabad. (1 Digerentiate berween SW monsoon winds and NE monsoon wins Ans. ‘SW monsoon winds NE monsoon winds 1, | They blow from June to September They blow from December to Febniary 2, | They bring more rainfall to India They bring very Title rainfall to India 3. | They blow from sea to land They blow from land to sea except a part that blows over the Bay of Bengal 2 ‘Gon s FCSE Gxghaphy Dueition Bank with MTP for Clave 10(il) Read the following elimatie dasa and answer the questions hased on it Month 7[TFIN]A 1T3 7A OLN Temp in Gin) [13.7] 166 [216 [285 305 | 308 | 208 25.5 | 19 Rainfall (inem) [253 [169] 15 | 09 7s [178 [18s 10 | 02 (a) Cateutate the annual rainfall? Ans. Sum of rainfall of all months = 127,79 em (6) Which winds bring rain to it? Ans. Western disturbance, (©) Name the probable name of the place. Justify ‘Ans, Chandigarl Amritsar, ‘AS its away from the moderating effect of the sea, it has higher range of temperature, Gv) Name the following: (a) A sea from which western disturbance or westerly depression originates. ‘Ans. Mediterranean sea (6) Climatic condition experienced at the places near the coast, ‘Ans. Maritime climate (e) Rainfall affected due to the influence of the mountains. Ans. Grographic rainfall ™ Question 5 (i) Soil is not a bunch of chemicals, it is a living organism,” said Sadhguru stressing the. importance of healthy soil biodiversity. The planet has enough soil for only another 80 to 100 erops, which will last 60 years at the ‘mast. Sadiguru, author and founder of the Isha Foundation says thet because we are removing organic content from the soit, 40% of the world’ topsoil ix gone. He says we still have 18 to 25 years to tun things around, ‘athorwise we will son be living in the desert. (@) What are the possible reasons for the detrei sol friity and whet i its result? ‘Ans. Use of excessive chemical fertlizers’and death of microorganism which are responsible for maintaining: the nutrient eyele, soil erosion ete, This is resulting into decreasing erop production and poor quality of erops. (b) What will you do to participate ineouservation of soil. ‘Ans, Plant trees, recycle biodegradable waite, make compost at home in pot and add to soil etc. (ii) Define the following terms: (a) Soit Ans. Itis the loose surface’ materia that covers most land which is is a mixture of sand, clry, moisture, microorgenisms, ‘minerals ete in, various proportions (b) Pedogenesis. Ans. ‘The process of &oil Formation is known as pedogenesis. (ii) Give gedgraphical reasons for the following: (a), Fariew of soils are found in India Ans. (1) Soil formation depends upon parent rock, relief features, climatic conditions, plant and onimal life of that place ete (2) As these conditions are not same throughout India, the soils are of different types (b) Khadar is more fertie than Bhangar soil. Ans. (1) Khadar is new alluvial soil which gets renewed every year, Hence, itis more fertile as its minerals are not used by etops much, Bhangar soil is old soil which is used for long time for growing crops and hence its fertility is less. Morever it is not renewed every year. ‘Gnal ICSE Gevgrephy Question Bank wih MTP fr Cas 1 iw e(e) Laterte soil is less fertile Ans. (1). Laterite soil is formed by leaching where lot of nutrients get lost from it either by percolation or by washing away with it (2) As the mutrients are less in it, itis Less fertile, Moreover, it is (iv) Suggest (a) Two methods to control gully erosion. ‘Ans. Gulley erosion can be contiolled by (1) Plugging the gullies, (2) By growing trees o grass in the gullies, (b) One method to control sheet erosion. ‘Ans. ‘The sheet erosion is controlled by (1) Growing trees, (2) Controlling overgrazing and deforestation. idic in nature, Question 6 (i) What és natural vegetation? Ans. Natural vegetation refers io the plant life found in » particular areo which gre there without human interference adopting itself to the natural condition ¢ (ii) Whar are the productive functions of forests? Ans. Productive functions: (1) We obtain gum, honey, wood, medicinal plants, ete, from the forests 2) They provide livelihood to great mumber of people, G) Feotomic henelits: Resides provision of wood and’ ther prodvets, they also help in forest tourism (i) (a) Give geographical reasons why Evergrven forest ae evergreen Ans. (1) Equatorial forests grow in the areas receiving rainfall more than 200 em, Hence, there is abundant ground water available for trees to absorb, | (2) Hence they do not shed leaves to stop.transpiration. However, in case of shedding the leaves, different tres shed their leaves at different times.‘and thus on the whole these forests look evergreen. (0) Any two plants in this forest. Ans. Rosewood, mahogany. . (iv) With reference to the tropicul’evergreen forests anxwer the following questions, (a) Climatic conditions: needed Ans. Temperature ~ 25°C to 27°C. Rainfall ~ More than 200 cm (b). Characteristics Ans. (1) Trees are,very tall growing to the height of 40 t0 60m. (2) Trees are of hardwood ype and evergreen, (©) Occurrence Ans. ‘They.are found in the Western Ghats, the North Easter region, the westem coastal plains Question 7 @) Mavs torigation? Ans. (2) Inigation refers to stificial supply of water to crops (2) 11is an agricultural process of applying contiolled amounts of water to land to increase the production of crops (i) Name the following: (a) Most widely used irrigation system. Ans. Well u Gayils ICSE Geography Question Rank with MTP for Class 10(hb). Any vo modern means of irrigation. ‘Ans. Drip and sprinkle irrigation, (iii) Differentiate between inundation aad perennial canals Ans. Tnundation Canal Perennial Canal T. | These are made by cutting the banks of rivers These are made by constructing a dam and water taken from them. 2. [They supply water only when the rivers are Aleoded. | They supply water throughout the year 3. | They ean irrigate only a small area They can irrigate hundreds of hectares of area. (iv) What do you mean by conservation of water? Name the measures adopted for 12 Ans. Water conservation is a process of collecting and preserving, available water resources and making theie judicious use. ‘Water conservation also refers to using water efficiently to reduce unnecessary water usage. It also includes preventing water pollution. Steps for water conservation (1) Dams and tanks are built Q) Rooftop rainwater harvesting is carried-out. (3) Surface water is harvested by constructing recharge treiehes. (4) By using water saving technologies for irigation, such as drip itrigation, Question & (Classi the minerals giving two examples of each. Ans. Minerals are basically classified as metallic minerals and non-metallic minerals. Iron ore, manganese, copper ete. are examples of metallic minerals. Coal, petroleum, limestone ete. ate the examples of non-metallic minerals. Gi) What are the uses of iron ore in ironand? Steel, construction sector? Ans. (1) Itis the most important raw maternal in iron and steel industry. (2) In construction: Building infrastrugurey buildings, bridges, pipes ete (iii) Give reavom for the following. (a) India exports manganese. Ans. India is second largest producer of Manganese whieh is needed to convert iron into stee! and it has many other ‘uses like in chemical, wltss industry etc, That is why, itis exported. (b). Name the varieties of jton ore Ans, Hematite, magnetite, siderite and limonite are the major varieties of iron ore. (©) India needs io import petrotewn Ans. (i) India has very limited reserves of petroleum but it has very high demand, That is why we import it to fulfil the needs of people. Gv) With reference to Hirakud Project answer the following questions (@) The river on which It ts constructed, ‘Ans. It is:eonsiructed across river Mahanadi. (D) The state where it is located. ‘Anse It is located near Sambstpur in the state of Odista. (©) Any tvo of iis advantages Ans. (1) It supplies electricity to Odisha and has helped in industrial development of the state (2) Irrigation helped to carry out agricultural development of Odisha, controlling foods, and in water transport “Goals ICSE Geography Question Bank wi MIP for Cass 1 5Question 9 @ Ans. ai) Ans. in, Ans. Ans. Ans. fy) Nome the three agricultiral seasons in India and major erops grown in these seasons. (a) Kharif: June to October. Main crops grown during this season include rice, maize, jowar, Bajara, cotton, jute, sesame, groundnut, pulses ete (b) Rabi: November to February. The main erops grown during this season include, wheat, barley. Oilseeds, tobacco, and jowar, (c) Zaid season: Summer cropping season and the main crops include groundnut, rice, maize, vegetables and fruits, What are the geographical requirements for growing pulses? ‘Temperature 20°C to 25°C Rainfall : $0-75 om Pulses grow well in dey, light soil, black, alluvial, red soi Give reason for the following: (a) Variew of crops grown in Indio India is a Vast notion with variety in climatic conditions, relief features, topogtaphyTherefore, Variety of crops szrow in India, (h) Shifting agriculture is now banned by the government. It’s banned by the government as it causes land degradation,“€fiyironmental pollution and it is also low in productivity. (0) What is commervial farming? State its types. a (1) Its agriculture that is done with the aim of obtaining maximum profit by growing the crops commercially ‘on a large seale with the help of modem techniques, (2) Commercial agriculture is of two types: Intensive and: extensive, With respect to tea crop answer the followings” (a) Method of sowing Ans. Clonal planting. growing seéds initially. in getmination beds and transplanting (b) Uses . ‘Ans. It is.a refreshing drink. It serves,to;develop social bonding. (©) One problem of tea farming ‘Ans. Migration of skilled labour to cities’ for better income, decline in tea price, pests and bacterial diseases like black spor alfects enop. Question 10 (i) What are agro-based indusey? Name the largest agro-based industey in India, Ans. (1) ‘The industries Which obtain their raw material from agriculture are termed as agro-based industri (2) Textile industry is the largest agro-based industry followed by sugar industry in India. (ii) WhidHagro-tased industry hax a tendency to migrate towards the south in India? Give reasons to juste your aiswier, Ais. (1), An agro-based industry that has a tendeney to migrete towards the south is the sugar industry. Following are the reasons for the same: @) Because of flosi-free ideal climate, fertile black soil, suyar mills being located closer to the suger growing areas, longer crushing season etc. (iii) Mumbai is the most important cotton textile centre in India. Explain, ‘Ans. Mumbai is the most important centre for Cotton textiles since Mumbai's hinterland ie. Decean plateau grows abundant cotton due to the presence of regur/black 6 Gopal FCSE Gongraphy Question Bank with MTP jor Clase 10(()) Long stapte eoton is easily imporied ftom UAE and other eouniries as Mumbai has excellent port fieiites. 2) The humid climate of Mumbai favours the production of yarns of finer quality, (3) Cheap power is available from Tata Hydroelectric systems, (4) Abundant supply of skilled and unskilled labour is easily available, (5) Mumbai is well connected to the domestic as well as International market through different modes of transport, Due (0 these factors, Cotton industry has developed in Mumbai. (iv) Hah reference to the tron ane steel plant located at Jamshedpur (Tasanagar), answer the following questions (a) From where does the plant get its iron ore? ‘Ans. Iron and steel plant of Jamshedpur geis its iron ore from the districts of Singhbhum, Mayurbhan, sind Bona in Odisha (b) Which river provides water to the township? ‘Ans. It gets its water from the river Subarnarekha, (@) Name the states that provide its labour force ‘Ans. Bihar, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh states supply its labour force. Question 11 (Over ihe: paw gt-xeane: weste-managemen ‘ir: Gecome Ug bean) Comnonig: waste ve generared, {in households, factories, construction sites, refineries and mucleaPipavwer plants. Along with the improsiement in lifestyle, it has posed alarming threats to the environment, Ifseaste is not managed properly it can cause serious problems to human health and the environment. So. it ts necessary for people and businesses to know the importance of waste management. (a) What will you do to reduce this impact? ( ‘Ans, We will use the resource only what's necessary, we will either implement or participate in efforts of 3 Rs° of waste management at home level, we will neb-throw garbage in the open, we will Sop the wastefUl use, We will switeh of electrical devices when not in We‘ete are the steps (b) Wha: ave some of the basis cause fe environmental degradation? Ans. ‘The ever increasing population, changing constimption trends, easy availability of resoures, (ii) What’ the reason for the dense network of Pailways in the northern plains? Ans, The northern plains have dense network of railway due 1o- (1) Flat land surface of the Nérih Andian Plains, (2) High density. of population. (3) Rich agricultufal' development of the re (ii) Give reason for she following: (a) Reilway tansport ix preferred over road transport for long distance, Ans. (1) Railway joumey is comfortable, trafic tree, speed breaker and toll free. (2) Travelling cost is very cheap compared to roadways. Railways provide security, food and comfort. (3), They-ate much faster than road transport. (b) Witer transport bas not much developed in India ‘Ans, «Due to varied topography, seasonal nature of rivers, insufficient depth of rivers and slow mode of transport, it’s ‘vot much developed, (6) In recent times air iransport is bevoming popular in India. Ans. (i) Due to competition among airways companies, prices are getting dropped (ii) Economie conditions of Indians to9 is improving and hence travelling by airway’ is wetting into their reach, (ii) is needed in India as our country is vast and travelling time needed is less. ‘Gina w ICSE Gongs Question Bank wih MAP for Cass 17iv) (a) The terminal cities of the Fast West corridor Ans. Silchar in Assam and Porbandar in Gujarat. (6) Differentiate between waterways and railways. Ans. [_ [Waterways Railways [Slowest means of transport and cheapest mode | Faster, and’ more expensive than waterways of transport ‘rea than roadways 5 throughout the year. 2 [They have not developed much, 3. | Many waterways in India are seasonal Question 12 Gi) (State the effect of DDT on the marine life? Ans. DDT was used as an inseeticide. [tis fatal to fish. It alfecis various systems of aquatic animals‘and is immensely destructive to ther, ii) What da yen mean by segregation of waste? Explain Ans. (1) Its the separation of waste according to their method of treatment, or abeording 16 their nature like solid, liquid or dry or wet garbage or biodegradable and non-bio degmeaile wastes (2) Aller the segregation, dry wastes like plastic, metals, gliss, paper e1€ afe sent for recyeling oF reuse (3). Wet wastes are sent for composting. ~ (iii) (a) hudicious use of electric power, fossil fuel are the need Of hour Explain. ‘Ans, (1) These processes except for hydroelectricity generation need fossil fuels which not only pollute the air, but algo the water and land. (2) Their disposal is @ big concern as they are injurious,.That is why, judicious use of electric power. fossil fuel are the need of hour not only 10 reduce walle but also conserve the natural resources, (b) Any one goverment programme launched far waste management ‘Ans. Swaechh Bharat Abhiyan. (8) Mat is landill? State ity advantages*ani dagdbahages ‘Ans: (1); It fa:a:procens-in which wm unten Mga Mitich ie aivay: from theeity:oc water reservoir iv'sdlected where non-biodezradable waste which carinot bé recycled is dumped and clay is spread over it. Later itis compacted by a bulldozer. (2) Advantage: Waste gets diposed without spreading smell. Later, this land may be developed as sport complex or garden, . (3) Disadvantage: Harmful chemicals present in it may get percolated and pollute the ground water, w Goyal’ ICSE Gengraphy Question Bark wid MEP jor Class 10~~ MODEL TEST PAPER 3 (Solved) Maximum Marks: 80 Time allowed: Two hours 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 t0 be spent in reading the question paper The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers. Part 1 is Compulsory, All Questions from Part | are 10 be attempted. A toral of five questions areth be aurempted from Part Il. The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets {J PART 1 G0 Marks) OO” (Attempt all questions from this Part.) Question 1 , Study the extract of the Survey of India Map sheet No, G43S10 and answer the fallowing questions (Fastings 62 to 72 and Northings 19 to 29) G) Identify the settlement pattern in 6427 and 6326 Ans, 6427: Scattered 6326; Isolated Gi). Name the educational center and a waterfall with 16 RElghe Ans. St Mary's schoo! 6919 Waterfall with height of 12 m in 7019 (ii) Name the most important settlement in thitamdpcestract? What makes it so important? Ans. Mt Abu is the most important settlement here Its important due to the presence of pest office, police station, metalled road, Raj Bhawan, PWD and also due to cemetery. It is a famous hill station due to presenge of Jain Temple, Nakhi Talao for boating, sunset and Anadim Points ete. Gv) Digerentiate between protected ul Feserve forest, ‘Ans Reserve forest are those forest where forestry, hunting and other occupations are not allowed. Protected forest is a place where forestry( collecting wood, gum, honey, fruits etc.), animal rearing etc. allowed with permission from goyemment. {v) Name the medical, facilities available at Anadra, ‘Ans. Human hogpital shown by red circle with plus sign symbol and veterinary hospital shown by blue Colour circle with plus sig mak Question 2 On the outline map of India provided: (i) Draw and label Karakoram Pass (ii) Shade and label the Thar Desert. (iii) Shade and label the Gulf of Kutchchh, (iv) Shade and label Lake Wular (8) Mark with a dot and name Munbei, (oer at te ai rth Ss winds, (vii) Mark and name the Tropic of Cancer (vit) Mark and tabel Sighbhum. (ix) Mark anid abet Nigiri (x) Mark and tabel Andaman Sea, ‘Goma s ICSE Gtogroply Question Bank with MIP for Class 19 9Question 3 Choose the correct answer. « Ans. wi Ans. (iii) Ans. ry w Ans. Eutrophication is @ process of (a. Pollution of water. (b) Various type of chemicals géting released as waste hy factories (c). Discharge of enide aiL.inta the ocean. (a) Addition of nuttients in water (d) Addition of nutrients in water The easiest and heapest method of the disposhig of waste that is commonly practiced is on (a) Composing (6) Dumping (©) Segregation (a) Reuse (b). Dumping Which of the following indian cities ranked mumber' one city in the waste management sector in India? (a)-Munibai (o) Indore (a) Jaipur (©) Indore Which of the foliowings is most ecorfriendly method of disposing the waste? (2) Composing (b) Dumping (©) Segregation (A) Reuse (a) Composting Which of the fallowing areas is situated in the rain shadow’ region? (a) Western coastal plain (4) Decean Plaieaw (0) Soutitern side of the Garo and Khasi (a) Aravalli (b) Deccan Plaweau 2 Goya's ICSE Geography Question Bark with MTP jor Cass 10wi Ans. (ii) The intense cold in Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh is due to which of the following reason? (a) Western disturbances. (®) They are located on far away from equator and at the high alinude. (0) Influence of the sonth-wess monsoon has reduced (@_ The worih-east monsoon winds are offshore winds (b) They are located on far away from equator and at the high altitude, One disadvantage of Bhangar alluvium is (a) it has sometimes high content of sodium sal which makes it unproductive. (0) iv is found 30 m above the flood plains: (0) it lacks mutriemts, due to its use for thousands of years. (@)_ 8% been used for very long period of time. Ans. (c) it lacks nutrients, due to its use for thousands of years. (viii) Which one of the following is not a cause of Soil erosion? (ol Thawed! gaint dee sodland oaer' (5. Seepaiipe 0 feria (d) Natural calamiy, like volcanic eruption and earthquakes Ans. (d) Natural calamity, like volcanic eruption and earthquakes (ix) North-East India is mainly covered with which of the vegetation? (a) Tropical deciduous forest (b) Tropical evergreen forest fe real rns ace () Meneame Aki Popa aoe Gna! . (a) 50 to 100 cm (b) 70 t0 200 em (©) 100 %0 200 cm fd) 200 to 250 cm Ans. (e) 100 to 200 em ge PARE 110, Marko) (Attempt any five questions from this Pat ose, a @ Name any four factors affecting elimaue of India. Ans. The factors that affect climate of India include: 1, The Himalayas. \ 2. Influence of water bodies such as the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea, and the India Ocean ete. 3, Latitudinal extent“’nd the’tle of the Tropic of Cancer. 4. Altitude ete. Gi) Name she mag sean gf Ans, Seasons of India rn cap saci i ans (aaa Pa) + The bot and dry summer season (March to May) + The hot and humid rainy/monsoon season(June to September) + The'petiod of retreating monsoon (October and November) (iii) Read the following climatic data anil answer the questions based on it, Month Jan, | Feb. | March} April | May | June | July | Aug. | Sept. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. ‘Temp. tin °C) 14.7 | 186 | 226 | 27.5 | 33.2 | 33.6 | 308 | 29.8 | 294 19 18.2 Taingil Gem 28 [20 [1s Les [as [7s [owls [as o2 [as (eae ane ae operon dns: Max emp — Minton. =S06C - 1470 = 18H(b) Whick winds bring rainfall to this station? ‘Ans, South West monsoon winds, (©) Which is the driest month? ‘Ans. November is the driest month. Gv) Name the following: (a)_An important line of latitude that divides India into two parts. Ans. Tropic of Cancer, (b) The state that experiences the longesi monsoon season and another state which has the shortest monsoon ‘Ans. Kerala experiences the longest monsoon season while Jammu ond Kashmir experiences the shortest monsoon season, (o) Name two states where pre-monsoon showers are common. ‘Ans. Maharashira, Kerala and Karnataka. Question § (i) Name the major factors that determine the characteristics of soil. ‘Ans. The major factors that determive soil's characteristics are parent material, climate, relief, veyetation, time, and some other life-forms. ii). Define (a) Sheet erosion 2 Ans. The process of removal of soil layer by layer is known is sheet efpsion, (b) Pedologs Ans. Palology is scientific study of the genesis, nature, distribution ahd use potentiality of soil resources, (ili). Give geographical reasons for the following: (a), Crop rotation is important for soil conservation Ans. (1) Crop rotstion includes growing crops like wheat, risey/and millets ete which exhaust soils hy absorbing nutrients from it oe (2) Leguminous plasts have nodules on themein Which rhizobium bacteria live which convert atmospheric nitrogen into nittogen compound. Legumninous erops cause nitrogen to get added in soils once again for the next ro i ee ee Ans, (1) Red soil is poor in autrients like ‘nitrogen, humus, lime ete. (2) Moreover. it is slightly aGidiésin condition, That is why orginic menuring is essential to grow erops in i. (0) Soil conservation tthe need of hour. Ans. (1) Soil formation ig.exiremély slow process whereas soil erosion is much faster, Thus the soil gets eroded at much faster rate and ity ferility decreases. (2) For cultivation, soil 1 must. That is why soil conservation is necessary. Gv) (@) Suggest.tivo, mettods 10 contro! soit erosion. Ans. (1) Gully erosion ean be controlled by Pluging the gullies. (2) The shee! erosion is controlled by growing trees. Controlling overgrazing, and deforestation (@)White are the chemical characteristics of red soil? ‘Ans. It is seh in potash and iron oxide but deficient in Lime, humus and nitrogen, Question 6 (i) *The forest is a peculiar orgonism of unlimited kindness and benevolence that makes no. demands: for its sustenance and exteads generously the products of its life activity; it affords protection to all Beings, offering Shade even to the axe-man who destroys it. Gautama Buddha (@) What led Gautama Buddha say this? Ans. Trees do not harm us but they provide us with oxygen, products like fruits, lowers, erops, medicinal plants ete ‘They bring rainfall, give shelter to wild life. That is why trees are peculiar. a Gepals ICSE Gevgraphy Question Bank with IEP jor Class 10(b) What steps can be taken at individual level to conserve forest? ‘Ans. We can plant tree, adopt tree, take care of trees by watering them ete, Gi) Wat are the geographical requirement of tropical evergreen forests? Ans. (1) Ideal temperature for this forest is 24°C to 27°C i) They grow well in the region where rainfall is more than 200 em, (@) What do vou mean by deciduous forest? ‘The forest where the trees shed their leaves once a year to avoid transpiration, during unfavourable seasof afe, called as deciduous forests. (b) Give one geographical requirement for their growth. Ans. They grow in the region of rainfall of 100 to 200 cm and temperature of 25 to 26°C Gv) Give reasons for the following: (a) Evergreen forests are evergreen Ans. (1) Equatorial forests grow in the areas receiving rainfall more than 200 om. Hence theres abundant ground water available for tees to absorb, (2) Hence, they do not shed leaves to stop transpiration, (®) Deciduous trees shed leaves once a year Ans. (1) Deciduous foresis grow in the areas receiving the rainfall of 100 0 200 em. 2) Thus there is not sulfcient ground water available in summer season dae less percolation of water. That is why trees shed leaves to avoid tanspiration thus drying up. (¢) Desert vegetation have wary leaves. Ans. Waxy leaves help them to avoid transpiration and thus help in conservation of water Question 7 (a) Name the most popular moxte of irrigation in bndit ‘Ans. Well irigation (b) Which states have large well irrigation system? ‘Ans. Uttar Pradesh followed by Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh (ii) Why ws tank irrigation popular in Sonith Miia? ‘Ans, Tank itrigation is imporant in the Souh India because: (1) The land there is undulating and forms)natural depression with underlying hard, impervious rocks which prevent the percolation of water: (2) Tanks enable people to arrest, the river water which otherwise flows away. 3) There is absence of perennial rivers. (ii) (a) State the advantages of tube well. Ans. (1) Tube wells irrigate much larger area of about 450 to 500 hectares, (2) They are imore reliable during summer or drougbt conditions where ordinary wells dry up. 3) They are also’ suited for small land holdings. (b) State one disadvantage of modern means of irrigation, Ans. They are! very costly. (iv) (a) What is of top rainwater harvesting? Ans. Its process of collecting rainwater over the top of root for future use, Cb) Wha ists advantage? ‘Ans,‘The'Water collected here is clean and can be used for drinking and other domestic purposes. (©) Which state has made it mandatory to have it for every residential area? ‘Anse Tamil Nadu Question 8 (i) Explain how minerals and eneney are economically important Ans. (1) ‘They form the basis for industries, “Gopal VIGNE Gwography Question Band wiht MIP for Cass 10 Bco) (2) Economie development and industriatization go and in hand, (3) Fnergy need is fulfilled by coal, natural gas and petroleum, (a), Name one advantage of solar enersy. ‘Ans. Itis renewable, itis clean source of energy. (b) Which state is the major prodicer of manganese? ‘Ans. Madhya Pradesh: Leading producer of Manganese, It is found in Bataghat, Chinindwada, (iii) (a) Name the varieties of coal. Which one among them is the best and the poorest variety of coal? Ans, (1) Anthracite, bituminous, lignite and peat are the major varieties. (2) Anthracite is the best variety whereas peat is the poorest varity. (b) Why the use of coal has inereased in India? ‘Ans. India has large deposits of coal compared to other energy resources ‘That is why to fulfil the energy need of ever increasing population, the use of eoal has fneseased'in India. iv) Give reasons (a) There is great scope for generation of solar energy in India Ans. (1) Major part of India lies in the tropical zone where solar energy is avaiable in abundlance. (2) Even the northem part of India has sub-tropical climatic conditions and shus ean have abundant solar energy. (P) Punjab and Harvana are benefited by Bhakra and Nangal Project, Ans. (1) It supplies electricity to Punjab, Haryana m % (2) It has helped in indastral ond agricultural development of Punjab, Haryana (©) Karnataka is one of the leading producers of solar energy ‘Ans. Due to state initiatives and its tropical location, sbundant solar ettenzy is available, This has led to lange Seale production of solar energy. Question 9 (i) What is subsistence farming? Ans. (1) ICs 6 type of farming in which the crops are grown mainly to fulfil the need of the family and the surplus is sold, Main crops grown are rice, wheat and pulses. (2) Two types of Subsistence agriculture are: Primitive type and shifting agriculture (ii) What are the geographical requirements for growing wheat? Ans. Temperature 10 to 15 °C while’sowing whereas 20 to 25 °C at harvesting. Rainfall: 50-80 em J Wheat grows well inveliyey loam, well drained loam, alluvial and black soil (ii) Give reasons for the following, (a) India mainly grows food erops: ‘Ans. India is nation @f second highest population and we basically follow traditional ugricultuse. That is why, India mainly: grows:food:crops (h) Shifting egricature is non eco-friendly. method. ‘Ans, This farming practice results into lind degradation, environmental pollution, tow in productivity, That is why. it’s not eco-fiiendly. © State any two problems of rice eubivation tn India Ans. (I). The per hectare yield is still pretty low. (2) Farmers do. not get suitable price for their crop. Gu) Mth respect to cotten crop answer the following. (a) Method of sowing (0) Uses (6). One problem of cultivation Ans. (a) Drilling, dibbling and broadcasting Gopal ICSE Geography Question Bank with MTP jor Clase 10(b) Uses: It is the most important fibre crop of India. Its sesds are used to make silage which is an excellent foddes (©) Ove problem: Cloudy weather at the time of sowing eauses boll weevil W attack the erp, Rafnfall a the time of barvesting destroys the crop, Question 10 “ The total road network in tnadia is 63.32 lakh km comprising all categories of toads - national & state highyvays and urban & rural mads whieh is the second largest in the world. National Highways (NH) account for: 2% of. the total road network and carry aver 40% of toxal traffic. The National Highways have a total length of 1, 44.955 km, which in totality serve as the arterial network of the country: Source: huips:/>vwwindianeconomy:nedeconomy/sectorsvindia-is-the-sixth-largest-industrial-country/ (a) Why transport network is compared to arterial network? ‘Ans. Asters supply blood to every part of body and Keep it functional and alive and helpit 1 grow. In the same way, due to transport network, the flow of goods, services can occur and that leads to development of that region (b) National Highways (NH) account for 2% of the total road network and caremover 40% of total traffic. State its effect Ans, Accidents, trafic jams, low efficiency, high maintenance cost due to encessive traffic. Gi) How location of Mumbai proved to he a boon for the developmiént of cotton textile Industry? Ans, (1) Mumbai is port city that facilitates the import of moder machinery needed for cotton textile industry, (2) Middic East Countries import large amount of cotton and it can be exported from Mumbai por which is ‘one of the best natural harbours. (il) (@) Sugar factories are located in sugarcane producing apts. Explain. Ans. (1) Sugarcane starts losing its sucrose content immediately after the harvesting, (2) Henee, itneed to be processed within 24 hours.and hence these factories are located near sugaréane producing areas, (3) Iralso saves transport est. (b) Rourkela steel factory was started with the collaboration of which nation? Ans. Germany. . Gv) In what way; irom and see! inds3have"bocome the backbone of modern industrialization? Ans. (1) Every industry and machines are basically made using iron and steel. Thus if there is no iron and steel, there won't be other industries. (2) Transport vehicles such as thucks, railways, and others which play important role in development of industries, are made up of iton and ste! (3) Railway tick, engines: ship, bridges, too are made up of iron snd sted (4) Agricaltural equipment such as tractor, mattock too are made up of iron. Agriculture contributes immensely to national income due to inputs from this industry. Question 11 (i) Whaf are expressways? State their feawres. ‘Ans. Expressways are the best quality of roads with 6 to 8 lanes connecting two major and other cities on the way less time’ und with more comfor. Features: (1) Speed is the main feature. Vehicles are allowed to move 120 km/h (2) Many of them are provided with service roads, G3) There are only 2 few entry poinis and exits to enter in expressways, so have limited ecsss, (ii) Wythe Indian radtways need advance booking of two months? ‘Ans. (1) Indian railways are very popular means of transport as they are very cheap, comfortable, safe, suitable for ‘Gina v ICSE Geography Question Bank wih MIP For Cass 10 35:Jong distance travel and with many facilities like pantry, washroom, electricity supply, et. Hence, the demand for them is very high and hence to secure the ticket, they need advance booking The north eastem Siate has lack of railway network Ans. (1) Railway network requires tremendous engineering skills, very high cost of construction, and dense population to develop so as to make it economical to run the railways. (2) The NE states have rugged topography, dense forests and less density of population, (3) These regions have very few minerals and economic activities. That is why, the North Eastern State fis lack of railway network. (h) Name the least developed made of transport in India, Ans. Watenways (iv) (a) The first Indian Expressway Ans. Pune-Mumbai (b) Differentiate between Roadways and Airways. Ans. [Roadways Airways Much cheaper and within the reach of maximum | Very expensive and nol affordable Tor maximum people people. They provide doar to door sewviees, Airways cannot provide dor to door sewviees, Hotter accessibility Accossibiily Hinited Question 12 (i) Enumerate the ill effet Ans. (i) The harmful chemi groundwater. (ii) Percolation of fertilizers and pesticides trom-agricultural fields Jead to eutrophication in water bodies. (iii) Polluted soil is infertile and thus becomes unfit for growing crops. of soil pollution. | substances present in soil dissolve in water and pervolates with water, polluting the (ii), Whar impace does the waste accumultaign Haye oh the following? (a) Quality of air around is. Ans. Air gets polluted and cause lung relatéd diseases in us. (b) Quality of wwater around us. Ans. It causes deterioration of quality of water rendering it useful for our use. (iii) (a) Awareness about'waste ménagement is necessary. Justfi Ans. (1). Waste is hazardous/in soine way oF the other way. (2) There is a:great neéd 16 manage it but Goverment cannot implement safe disposal methods without the cooperation of people, (3) That is,why-aworeness about itis important. (D) Whats the process in which earthworms are used for composting? Ans. Vermivompostiny (iv) Asia qrudom, how can sou help inthe reduction of waste? Ans. (1) Asa student we can segregate the waste into biodegradaile and non-biodegracable waste at our home, and ‘sending them for recycling or reusing them. (2) We can use only that much, a8 much is nevessa (3) We can buy just enough number of clothes and necessary articles to reduce production of more waste 2% Gopal (ESE Geigraphy Question Bank with MTP for Clase 10T= ~ MODEL TEST PAPER 4 (Solved) ‘Maximum Marks: 80 Time allowed: Tivo hours Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately: You will noi be allowed to write during the first LS minutes This time is 10 be spent in reading the question paper. The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers, Part Fis Compulsory. All Questions from Part I ave to be attempted. A total of fire questions are Wo be attempted from Part It, The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets Py. PART 1 (30 Marks) (Attempt all questions from this Part.) Dh Question 1 Study the extract of the Survey of India Map sheet No, G43S7 and answer the following questions (Eastings 22 to 32 and Northings 95 to 08) (i) Give the si figure reference of Perennial originating from thé stuige. Also mention what sluice. Ans. 256026 Sluice is sliding gate that is used to regulate the flow of water from a dam or a can. Gil) What is denoted by red and black colour comb tines in-2701? State the main difference between them. Ans. Black colour lines show earthen embankment whereas red eolour one is masonary embankment. Earthen embankment is made up of stone, sand, clay etee whereas masonary one is a conerete structure ii) Find the length of the perensial canal Ans, Map length 9.2 em Scale of mp = 2 em = Tkm Length of map = 9.2/2 = 4.6 km (iv) (@) Identify the drainage patiern show by, Broken line in 2999. Ans, Undefined. (b). What és a black line in 2700” Ans. Itis an extension of the dam Wall which is like a road and used by the irrigation department for maintenance (&) Mat ype of climatewsexpertence here? Justify Ans. This area experiences hot and dry climate with scanty and seasonal rainfall Evidences All the streati'and tgnks are dry. There is Jot of broken land, barren land (3096), the main river has only a-small water channel, Question 2 On the outline map of India provided: (Draw and label K2 Gi) Shade and label the river Chambal. Gi)” Shade and label the Dexsety populated region in the south. (iv) Shexle and label Late Chitko (8) Mark and label river Godavari (vi) Mark and name the Arabian Sea branch of SW monsoon winds. (vil) Mark and Labet Dethi (viii) Mark and iabel Sharia, (ix) Mark and label the Easiern Ghass “Goyal ICSE Gevgrphy Qusstion Bank wth MTP or Chase a7& Mark and label Black soil in western India Question 3 Choose the correct answer, @ ii) Ans. (iit) Ans. Name the Watershed developmets projéet sponsored by the Central Govt and ts implemented by Gram Panchayat with people's participation (a). Indian Water Conservation Project (0) Haryali (0) Raimvater harvesting (4) Water Revolution (b) Haryali Rainwater harvesting is carried-out with the aim of (a) Meeting the increasing demand of woter (b) Reducing surface runoff and inerease the groundwater (o)_Tinpraving the quality of water ML of these (@).-All of these Which of the following is not correct about natural gas? (a) It3 highly inflammable and hence ver risky. (). The infrastructure 1 transport ks expensive (0) It is inferior to other energy resources: (@. IL is non-renewable energy resourve and also produces greenhouse gases to some extent upon burning. (¢). Iris inferior to other energy resources. Goyal’ FESE Gengraphy Question Bank with MTP jor Clase 10ww India is critically deficient in which of the following minerals? (a) Uranium and Manganese (A) Petroleum and copper (0) Copper and Thoriuan (a) Petroleum and natural gas Ans. (h) Petroleum and copper (v) Palses are primary cultivated crops in India hecause they (@) are an important part of the diet of the Indian vegetarian population. (0) are excellent for erop rotation. (6) they increase nitrogen content (@) all the above Ans. (d)_all the abow. (i) Seeds are sown in March and the crops are harvested in the month of May in the ‘eason (@) Babi (b) Kharif (©) Zaid (@) None of these Ans. (¢) Zaid (vii) Which one of the following is not correct about mustard cultivation? (@) Needs IPC 10 20°C (8) Needs 20°C 10 25% (0) Needs rainfall of 25-50 em (¢) Punjab, Harvana are the major producer Ans. (h) Needs 20°C to 25°C (vii) Which of the following isnot a by-product of sugarcane? (a) Press mud (b) Silage fo) Bagase (a) Molasses Ans. (b) Silage (ix) Industries are also known as Household Industites. (a) Cottage (b) Village (© Domestic (a) Local Ans. (a) Cottage (x) The reasons for the localization of the Sugar industry in Bikar & Uttar Pradesh: (@) The largest quantity of sugarcane ts produced, in shis bel. (®) Coal for power ix obtained from Jharkhand: (0) Railway facilities are widespread: () All the above Ans. (d)_ All the above e oY esr Okgiirapt any five questions tive thie Pact) Question 4 (8) Explain the role of Himalayas in the origin of climate of India Ans. (1) They block chilly cold winds blowing fram Arctic Ocean towards India during winter and save us from them. (2) They, also” bidek moisture laden winds blowing from India to Central Asia and thus cause more rain in Indian temitory. (ii) What dr mango showers? Why are they’ called so? Ans. (I) Pré-monsoon showers occur in Maharashtra’s costal region in April and May and they bring useful rain. Q)°AS they are useful for ripening of mangoes, they are called mango showers in Konken. (ii) Read the following climatic data and answer the questions based on it Month Jan. | Feb. [March] Aprit | May | June | Juty | Aug. | sept. | Ost. | Nov. | Dec. Temp. (in °cy | 14.7 | 18.6 | 226 | 275 | 332 | 336 | 308 | 298 | 294 | 255] 19 | 152 Rainfall (in em] 25 | 20 | 1s | o9 | us [73 [is] iss | is [10 | 02 | 1s ‘Goyal s ICSE Gevgrphy Question Bank with MIP for Cass 10 w(a) Caleulate the annual rainfall Ans. 67.4 em (b) Cateulate the annual range of temperature. ‘Ans. Max temperature — Min temperature = 33.6 — 14.7 = 18.9°C (c) Which is the weitest month? Ans, August is the wettest month. (iv) Give reasons for the following. (@) Kerala receives more rain than Bihar Ans. (1), Keralt is the fits state to receive rain from the SW monsoon wind's Arabian sea branch, (2) receives rain for elmost for 6 months that is from June to September trom SW monsoon Wis and then for 2 months from Retreating monsoon winds in October ard November. Bihar on the other hard receives rain from SW monsoon alone. (b) El Nino causes drought conditions in India. Ans. (1) Generally, E! Nino and the Indian Monsoon rains are inversely related. Trade winds,coming from South America normally blow westward towards Asia during Southwest Monsoon. (2) Warming of the Pacific Ocean results in weakening of these winds. Therefore, fioisture and heat content ges limited and resutis in reduction and uneven distribution of rainfll aéwss the Incian sub-continent (0) Monsoon affects Indian economy. ‘Ana. (1) India is agricultural country. India's 64% agriculture depend SRimdngoon as only 26.7 % land has inigation facilities. (2) Monsoon is erratic, unevenly distributed, and variable in nature. (3) Hence fluctuation in monsoon adversely affect our etonomy. Question 5 (0) What are the major constitments of soil? ‘Ans. Soil is basically composed of silica, clay, chalk (Coleium carbonate), humus, moisture, microorganisms in various proportions (ii) Wat are the ehemical charaererisweS-of Burial soil? Ans. (1) 115 ri in phosphoric acy potas, ime and in some places in humus to (2) 1s deficient in nitogensand, humus with exception of some areas (it) Hh reference to Layette sotkanswer the following questions: (a) How is 11 formed? ‘Ans. It is formed by. weathering’ of laterite rocks, Latent soil is formed by leaching of Laterite rocks, Leaching Removal of Lime.and Silies from the rocks che 10 alternate wet and dey spells is called Leachin (b) Ie disteibution Ans. tis found in Andra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal Summits of western and Fastem Ghats, Gow and Kerala, (0) Giops grovin init ‘Ans. GP grothh Cashew md tipise, coffee 6) (a) har is hums? State its importance Ansi/ (1) Humus refers to the organic component of soil, which is formed by the decomposition of leaves and other plant material by soi! microonganisms. (2) Fertility of soil is basically determined by organic content that is humus. (3) It helps the plants to absorb nutrients and water and also helps in retaining moisture, (b) Which agronomic method will be adopted to consrol erosion in hilly regions? Ans. Contour ploughing/terraced farming. Galle ICSE Gongraphy Question Bank with MTP for Class 10Question 6 “@ Ans. Ans. i) Ans. ii) (a) Name the major plants found in Tropical evergreen forests. Economically important plants such as cinchons, rubber, mahogany, rosewood, ebony, Shisham, Ironwood, bamboo, ete (b) In which part of India, these faresis are found? Occurence: Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Western Ghats, West Bengal and North Easter states Among the states, they are found in Kerala, Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Coastal region, Nagaland, etc. State any two characteristics of Tropical deciduous forests. (1) In order to conserve water, trees shed their leaves for about 6-8 weeks in early summer. (2) Trees are found in pure stands that is same variety of trees are found growing together, (3) Commercially, these are the most important forests of India. (4) These forests are not dense as tropical evergreen forests but are thicker than thorny forests, [Any two) (a) Desert vegetation és thorny: Explain. ‘Ans. (1) Deseet Vegetation grows whete there is seule scarcity of water and minsvals and plants gow her with extreme difficulty (2) Thoms protect them from getting eaten by animals and also help in reducing transpiration. (3) Some thorny vegetation are green in colour and help in photosynthesis, (b) Name any two social initiatives for increasing the area under forest: ‘Ans. Chipko Movement, Social forestry. Gv) With reference to the montane forests answer the following guiestions (a) Desoribe its climate. Ans. (1) Climate: They are found in the areas having a temiperaiure less than 20°C. 12 to 13°C is ideal for their growth, * (2) They thrive well where rainfall is about 100.10 300-&i, (0) Describe tts characteristics. Gy Ans. (i) Mixed type of vegetation is found inithest which includes Deciduous, everureen, and Coniferous type of vegetation Gi), Trees found here include Spruce. Silvée Fir, Cedar, Pines, Deodar, ete ‘Question 7 (i) Notional song of indta-deschibes lta as sujalam suplalam malayaja-sheetolam. Shasya-shyamalom mataram.tt ‘means provider of abundant porable drinking water and pure and natural fruits for consumption by the fhuman hoings living on earth, dndia occupies 2.4 % part of ihe world but receives 4% rainfall of the world. Abundant ‘water is available from meting snow: in most of the North Indian rivers even in summer. (a) India is rick in various resources, one of the most important is: water, and then why is there searcity of vater? Ans. (1) Ever'poptilaidi and hence the ever increasing demand for water in domestic, industrial and sxgricultral purposes. (2) Large seale pollution of water by iresponsible attitude of people. @) 48 4 suiden of geography, what suggestions will you give the government to conserve water? ‘Ans, “To make roof tap rainwater harvesting compulsory, to install water meter to check amount of water used and polluted by people to put a check on over use of water, supplying limited amount of water taps for the limited ‘use, pussing strict laws against water pollution etc. (i) What are the suitable conditions fer tank irrigation? ‘Ans. (1) ‘The land must be undulating as it forms natural depression where rainwater gets collected (2) ‘There must be presence of hard, impervious rocks which prevent the percolation of water. “Gapal ICSE Gegrphy Question Bank wits MIP For Class 1 u(i) (@) State the advantages of tubewells, Ans. (i) Tubewells irrigate much langer area of about 450 to $00 hectares, i) They are more reliable during summer or drought conditions where ordinary wells dry up. (ii), They are also svited for small land holdings. (b) Why are there lees munber of canals in south India? Ans. Due to the absence of many perennial rivers and rugged topography, there are less number of canals in seth India, (iv) (@ State the need for conservation of water. Ans. (1) Conserving water helps us to supply right amount of water to various sectors. (2) As water is needed for domestic, industrial use, irrigation, generation of electricity, and’ as resources are ited but demand is increasing, there is a need to conserve water. (6) How will you conserve water? Ans. (1) Conserving water helps us to supply right amount of water to various sectors. (2) As water is needed for domestic, industrial use, irrigation, generation ‘of electrity, and as resources are limited but demand is increasing, there is a need to conserve water Question 8 5 (i) On what basis, quality of coal is decided? Name the best variet¥of coal. ‘Ans. (1) It is decided on the basis of carbon content, 4 (2) More the carbon, better the variety. Anthracite with almost 90 per cent carbon content is the best Variety of coal. (ii), Name the following. & (a) Largest iron ore mine in India Ans, Singhblum. (6) The oldest coal mine in India, Ans. Raniganj. (iii) Give reasons for the following. (0) The location of coal fields is ait important factor in industrial development. ‘Ans. (1) Coal is a bulky and heavy raw material and it is mainly found in Chhota Nagpur plateau region. (2) When industries at@ Yocated away from coalfields, huge transport costs is needed and that ultimately results into production epst (0) Nuclear energy ts Raining importance. ‘Ans. (1) Nuclear energy can be produced using less fuel (2) It does. nit produce smoke and can produce energy for very long time in terms of daily production and ‘overall years, (0) Oil refineries are located close to oil fields or near pors Ans. (j)°Qil is inflammable and hence transport in inner part is risky. (3) OW refineries are located near the oil fields 2s it helps to transport crude oil through pipelines and heace ‘éducing the transport cost (3) Coastal location helps to import the oil and its export by products, (EY What are the advantages of non-conventional energy resources? Ans. Advantages: (1) They sre renewable that is inexhaustible source of energy. (2) They are eco-friendly. (3) Except for the construction cost of equipment, they are free of cost (4) They reduce pressure on fossil fuels. 2 Gosal¥ IESE Gevaraphy Question Bank with MTP for Class 10