Gv) Mark with a dot and label Kochi (8) Mark and label the Con (v9). Mark and name the river Makanedt. (vit) Mark and name the NE monsoon winds, (vill) Mark and label Red soit in North eastern Region, (ix) Mark and label River Kosi (8) Mark and label Vinahya Range. nandel Coast Question 3 Choose the correct answer. (An agricultural method leading to soil erosion ia mountains is @) ploughing parallel w de slope of mountain (b) comour ploughing fe) ploughing perpendicular to mountain slope (d) orvp rotation. ‘Ans./"(a) “ploughing parallel 10 the slope of mountain (ii) Khadar soit is (a) older alluvial soil and comains kankar pebbles and fine elay (©) now allurtal sot! and contains fine clay. fe) older alluvial sail (a) coastal and deltaic alluvial soil ‘Ans. (b) new alluvial soil and contains fine la ry ‘Gosals ICSE Govnraphes Question Bark with MTP jor Class 10(ii) Sundri, Hina, Keora belong to (a) Tropical everwreen forest (6) Tropical deciduows forest (©) Tidal desert forest (4) Thorny forest Ans. (¢) Tidal desert forest (iv) Tropica Evergreen Forests are fourd in the areas with rainfall henveen (@) 5010 100m —() 70.10 200m (©) 100 10 200m (© More than 200 em Ans. (d) More than 200 em (©) There is grea need of irigation in India becouse, (a) To increase the per hectare production ——(b) Water is indispensable part of green revolution (€) To full the food demand of very high population (d) All te above Ans. (i) All the above (0) There is acute scarcity of water de (a) inereased population (6) all year fong cultivation (©) water pollution (A) all of there Ans. (d) all of these (si) Which of te following statement is not correct? (a) Minerals are evenly distituted over space. (8) Minerals are narurel substances. (@) Minerals take a tong time (0 develop geologically. (fd) Minerals can be Metallic: or Non-metallic. ‘Ans. (a) Minerals are evenly distributed over space. 4 (viii) Better grade Haematite is known as coaking coal and this used ih (a) Manufacturing paint (5) Smelting of iron {o) Manufacturing glass (A) None of these Ans, (b). Smelting of iron (Gx) The Green Revolution was frst introduced in states oF __ (a) Meghalaya, Karnatoka and Kerala “*. th) andra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Odisha (@) Garay, Raptr and Maya Prades) Panjab and Haryana Ans. (d) Punieb and Harvena . (%) In this npe of farming mainky fed Bop are grown for sel-consumption and not withthe aim of sell (a) Intensive (b), Extensive (©) Planation (@ Stash and Burn Ans. (d) Slash and Burn Wey aia any ie yuna em te Pet) Question 4 (i) Explain the rote of Jet streams in affecting the climate of India. ‘Ans, (1) The westerly jet stream prevails over NW and brings winter rainfall while the easterly jet streams steer tropical depression over India, Oe i rls le ht icin pee omic Shin oceurs along the track of these depressions. wpe ie nena aniesane Mg kintors rene Sohn onarer ek mameccinaslbinnr bn nll ane diner ovata of lbown. ce Ss eee Gi. Give reso forthe oloving ‘Gopal SICSE Goopraph Quoin Bank wih MP for Clas TO aAns, (1) North India lies in the temperate zone thus receives less radiation from the sun compared to south India which lies in the Torrid Zone. (2) South India as surrounded by the sea on three sides has moderating effect of sea on its major parts. () Pari hewmen Chota Noggur Platean and Thar Devert experience rainfall during summer. Explain ‘Ans. (1), During this time very low pressure belt develops between the Thar Desert and Chhota Nagpur plateau which dmw winds from ali direction (2) The winds from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal are moisture laden and hence give rainfall once they reach that region. (©) Name the Climatic condition experienced at the places away from the coast ‘Ans. Continental Climatefextreme climate (iv) Read she following climate data and answer the questions based om it Month 2[.F[M]a LT A|s | Opn op Temp. dn“) | 26 [357 | 26 | 29 325 | 310 | 302 | 298 [380 [aso | 247 Rainfall Gem [ 45 | 13 | 0 | 18 a5 [87 [13 | 9 | B06 | 50 | 139 (@) Coleulate the retreating monsoon season ‘Ans, Rainfall in October and November ~ 30.6 + 35 ~ 65.6 om () State the probable location of this place. : ‘Ans, East coast as it receives rain from NE morsoon winds in wintée.") (6) State probable name of the starion ‘Ans. Chennai. (Asi s near the Bay of Bengal, it experinees the madsraing effec ofthe sea, and has lower range of temperature) Question 5 (i) State the physical characteristics of black soil Ans. (1) Its Colour varies from black to chestnut brown, (2) Ie retains moisture and becomes sieky when We. {G) Ie develops cracks when moisture is Tox fom it (ii) Write one sitarey and one dirence berween fterte and red soit Ans, Similarity: Both these scils ape ted in wolour di to the presence of iron oxide/Bath are acd Difference: Red soils armed from @acientmetamomhic rock wheres Isteite soi formed from laterite rock (il) Name the followings (a) Place where shee erosion is prominent Ans._ tis prominent in plains of river Ganga, Brahmaputra and Kos (b) Steps taken to'enirol gully erovon ‘Ans, Plugeing the gullies, growing gras, plants in gully, ete (0) The process of erosion in which soils removed layer by layer. Ans, Sheet erosion (s) @ Diferentiate bonveenaltvial and red soil “Alluvial so Red Soll T. [It is ex sitw oil, Ww abo walled as transported] Is ia sit so or riverine soil, [Ie yellowish wo brown in colour Red soll i red or sometimes yellowish ia colour 3. | Alluvial soil i more fevile as Wt has hums, |Tt is less fore die wo absenos oF autionis Tike pouash and ime. humus, nitrogen, ete « Gopal ICSE Geography Question Bark wih MTP for Clase 10Ans. (b) Name the erops grown in laterite soil Tapioca, rubber, coffee, tea, ete Question 6 0 Ans. Ans. ti) iii) Ans. Ans. Ans. (wy) Ans. Ans. Name the most widespread forest India, Tropical everpren forest (0) What are the cane cum geographical requirement of tropical deciduous forests? (1) They are seen in the areas having average temperetre of 24 to.27 °C. (2) They thrive well where rainfall is about 150 to 200 cm. They grow at various altitudes provided these eographical requirements are me. Name the major plants found in Tropical thorny/desert/semi desert vegetation. Also mention the major states where thse frets ar found The major plans found Neem, date palm, babu, Kj, khair “Then forests ee found sina in Weston Rajesh; rin‘ shadow region Maiifegi hy Carl atl South West Punjab ive patos or the oll (a. Tropical evergreen foresis are found in Testem coastal and Western Gh (1) These areas te im the windward side of the SW monsoon. winds and. ence recive rainfall more than 200 em. 3 (2) They also ie inthe topical belt ad hence the temperitare is mors, As these coitons are favourable for evergreen forests they grow there. (©) Afforestation must be caried-ou on mountatn slope? (1) This will inerease the aren under forest. (2) The trees control the speed of water and their ro01s fold soil, thus reduce sei erosion, (o) Government has banned illegal and indisériminate cutting of forests (1) With increasing population, area undefforestis decreasing posing great environmental threat. (2) That is why goverment has banned it () ‘State 'tha charachrstics of mache pete (1) These plants are adopted to’ survive in both fresh and salty water, (2) These forests are dense“and almost not casy to penetrate in due to dense growth, (3) Their trunks are-Supported silted roots which support them in marshy Tand (4) They have breathing roots which are termed as pneumatophores. (5) Their wood js strong\and resistant 1o water. (Any two) (b) State the use Of cinchona. In which forests is it found? Itis sued © make onti-molarial drug, Ici found in topical evergreen as well as mountain forests. Question 7 i} Anse ai) An Stute the disadvantages of tubewell () There must be sufficient groundwater. 2) There must be regular supply of cheap electricity, (3) Tubewells are very costly. (4) As they used to uplift very large quantity af water, groundwater is getting depleted very fast. Mention the merits of perennial canal irrigation Merits of perennial canal irrigation: Gon TES Goography Qnesion Bak with NTP for Clase 10 e(1) Most of the canals are perennial and provide water whenever needed Q) Canal water is loaded with sediments which increase the fertility of the soil 3) Barring initial cost, canal irrigation is quite cheap. Gi) Bhakra-Nangal and Hirakud are mubipurpose projects. Explain Ans. Multipurpose projects which fulfil more than one objective such as isrigation, water transport, generation of hhydel power, irigation, a tourism destination, otc. As these projects fulfil most of these objectives, they, are called multipurpose project. (0) Mention the name of the state which has made rainwater harvesting on rooftop. mandatory. ‘Ans. Tamil Nadu. Go) @) Differentiate between modem means of ierigation and traditional means of irrigation, Modern means irrigation ‘Traditional means of irrigation 1 | These are costly. ‘These are cheaper. They can use economically and help conserve water. | Lot of water got waited in'this method ‘These are used in a very limited quantity in India, | These are used Ona large scale in India. (0) What’ the term used for inundation canals? Ans. Flood water canals, Question 8 (0) State she uses of manganese. Ans. (1) It is used in manufacturing special type of sto Q) In electrical and glass industries, manganese is used. @) In chemical industries, as osidizer to prepat€ bleaching powder, disinfectants and ether chemicals Gi) Whar are the problems of Indian petroleum, depts? ‘Ams, (1) India has very li ited pevolewn deposit 2) India has to spend a huge amountof i cspital in importing petroleum. (a) Petroleum is versatile in nature Explain. (1) Petroleum produces fuel that is ideal for road, railway, air and water transport Q) IS by products are"ysed in cosmetics, synthetic textile industry. plastic, rubber, chemical and many more industry, (3) Almost every part ef the world petroleum is used and thus it is versatile in nature (b) What are the uses of copper? ‘Ans. Copper is yet goed, conductor of heat and electricity and hence used in making electric wires. Gy) (@) What is solar énergy? How is it harnessed? ‘Ans. Solae-cnergy iS the energy that is obtained from the sun in the form of heat and light and available directly to uselkis hamessed using solar cooker, solar water heater, solar panels, ete (by. State the advantages of wind ener ‘Advantages. (1) Its eco-fiiendly and inexhaustible (2) Except for the installation cost, i's free of charge. Question 9 (i) The diverse agro-ecological conditions in the country are favourable for growing 9 annual oilseed crops, which include 7 edible oilseeds (groundnut, rapeseed®& mustard, soybean, sunflower, sesame, safflower and niger) and ‘wo non-edibleoiiseeds (castor and linseed). Oilseeds cultivation is undertaken across the country inabout 27 30 ‘Gosals ICSE Gooraps Question Bark with MTP jor Class 10zillion hectares mainly on marginal lands, of which 72% is confined sorainfed farming, Source: hups:/lagricoop.niein/stes/efeultfiles/Introduction pdf (a) What are the diverse agro-ecological conditions which led 10 growing variety of food grains in India? ‘Ams, Variety in soils in India, diverse climatic conditions such as tempersture and rainfall conditions, diverse relief features suitable for growing variety of crops. (@) What are the uses of oil seeds? Ans. ‘They are rich source of fats and proteins, they are needed for cooking and in lubrication, useful to make silages to export and cam forcign exchange ete i) What is commercial farming? State its pes. ‘Ans. (1) It's a type of farming that is done with the aim of obtaining maximum profit by growing the: erops ‘commercially on a large scale with the help of modem techniques. Intensive and extensive. (2) Commercial agriculture is of two types. Gil) (4) Differentiate between subsistence farming and commercial farming Subsistence Farming Commercial farming 7. [itis a type of farming in which the crops are growm|It ib a ype of fanting in. whieh the crops are grown ‘mainly to full the need of the family for the purpose’ of sll Temainly ineolves growing Frod gains TE involves growing ood grains and sash crops 1. [Per hesiare produaton i low Bar hesiars production i high () Name the three mest abundantly grown pulses in India Ans. Chana, tur, Urad dal Go) With respect 10 groundnes answer the following > (a) Climatic requirement Ans. Climatie requirement. Groundnut needs rainfall 50-75 em and tempersture of 20 10 25 °C. (&) Soil requirement < Ans. Dry light sendy loan, black sci, luv so (e) Major producers. ‘ Ans, Major producers are Gujarat, Tami Nadi’ Andhra Pradesh, ano) Karnataka, Question 10 (The UNIDO's (United Nations Industria] Development Organization) industrial statistics 2016 says that India has climbed up three positions 10 become the sixth largest industrial country in the world during 2015. India was in the ninth position in the previous year-Though India is one of the largest manufacturing couatries, industrial competitiveness of ake country is poor The Industrial Development Report places India ot 43rd position in terms of its competitiveness. (a) What do you think has led to the industrial development in India? ‘Ans, For industrial development, basic industry is Iron and Steel industry and India is the largest producer of iron and Steel. Resides this due to globalization, investment in industries is increasing and has led to industrial development. @) Why do tack in competitiveness. ‘Ans. Due to poor investment in industrial research, use of old and obsolete machines, lack of quality contio! ete (8) Explain the importance of Electronics in the field of (a) Space Technology (b) Education. Ans. (1) Electronics provide super computers needed for complicated space related calculations and models needed for the space exploration. (2) Education: It helps in online education, making animation related to topic make the understanding easy. “Gopal ICSE Cena Quon Bank wih NP for Class 10 3(ii) Give reasons for the following: (0) Iron and steel industries are cated in the coal producing areas. Ans, (1) During the extraction of iron from its ore, almost all coal is consumed. @) Mowover the amount of coal needed for the process is extemely high. That is why to reduce the cost of transport, these indusros are located in coal producing arees. eg. TISCO is located close to Sharia coal Fld (5) The mini Iron and Stel Plans are located in the north-eastern part of Deccan plate ‘Ams, (1) Mini iron and steel plants need scrap iron which is easily available ere, 2) Besides this, market, power supply, water supply, cheep labour, cheap transport, other raw materia ate ceasily available here (¢) We Should not encourage the wse of petrochemicals. Ans. We should not encourage the use of petrochemicals because they are non-biodegrdahle an cse immense biotoxieal damage, (9) (@ What are the problems of conon textile industry? Ans. (1) Inadequate supply of good quality aw materia ) Low productivity of workers who organize frequent strikes 8) Outdated & obsolete machinery (4) Stiff competition from Synthetic fibre (artificial fibre like,rayon, nylon, etc.) (©) Cotton handloom industrial products cannot match with the machine made clothes. The overall produ is also low, (Any two) (0) What are the uses of press mua. Ans, (1) Press mud is used t0 make shoe polish carbon fet, ee 2) It can be aulded to farm to ierease the ferility, Question 11 (What is NDP? Ans. (1) In order to give the hoost to the edanortic development af the country, the National Highway Development Project in 1998 2) tis a project to upgrade, rehabilitate, and widen major highways in India to a higher standard, ) tis being implemented:by"NHAL, ( Any two points) (ii) State the role of Roibiays in economic development of India. Fovt, hegan a project called the Ans. (1) They played:important role in carrying agricultural, industrial goods, from one corner to another comer of India, Q) They cay milk, petroleum, and even water and thus help in developing India (3) They also provide security to India by carrying defence personnel. Defence equipments and safeguard the ‘safe growth of Industries and agriculture within the country. ii) What are differences between a harbour and a port? Ans (@) Harbours is a place on the coast where ships, boats and barges can seek shelter from a stormy weather Port: A port is located inside a harbour and is used to load and unload cargo and passengers. Harbour: Harbours de not provide as many facilities as ports, (®) Nome the international airport at Kolkata ‘Ans, Netaji Sublash Chandra Bose International Aispor. 2 ‘Goyal ICSE Geography Question Bark with MTP jor Class 10Gv) (@) Transport is called as the lifelines of an economy. Explain Ans. (1) They help the economy in movement of raw materials to industrial growth finished goods to the market and thus help both the industrial growth and falflling demands of people. (2) Moons of transport help in better supply and development services and communiestions which are needed for trade and thus for the economy. That is why, transport is called as the lifelines of an economy, (0) Airways are becoming popular Justify Ans, Due to improving ezonomic condition of people, reducing rates of flights of various companies due to competition among them, the airways are becoming affordable and hence becoming popular Question 12 (0) Define pottunon ‘Ans. Pollution may be described as the unfavourable alteration of our surtoundings which océurs fiainly because of human setivites. Pollution exeated by waste accumulation is mainly of three types ~ si pollution, water polation and soil pollution. (ii) “Waste segregation is importan Give a reason 10 support sour answer ‘Ans. (1) Waste segregation is important because the method of separating waite like solid waste, liquid. waste biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste 2) This telps 10 manage them, reeyele them, reuse them effetiely (ii) Give reasons for the following. (a) Reuse ts an effective method of waste managemen Ans. (1) Reuse implies making goud use of previously used-items, but not reprocessing them. (2) Reuse prevents objecs or materials trom becoming wate and thus helps to educe enviroamental degradation «due te pollution (6) Trees must be planted in the industrial areas, Ans, (1) Disposal of gascous waste is a big problem: 2) Trees absorb esrbon dioxide sid produce exyzen That is why this gaseous waste geismpinaued effectively. Moreover tees increase the beauty of the surrounding, and their decayed matter produce hurts (©) Plastic and polythene products must be banned. Ans, (I) Plastics do not gt oatially Wisimezrated, very easly and their disposal becomes big issue 2) They block rivers, streams, drainage pipes to and cause big enviconmental coneem: That is why, plastic must be banned. Gv) Explain wit ahecinple, how will vou participate in 3R' of waste management? Ans, Reduce: We will reduce the waste by reducing the use of unwanted things such as maay pairs of shoes, clothes, pense Ree: We Will use, unused pages of old note book, we will use ink pons, stesI plats, stel utensils ete which cay be reused Recycle: We will segregate wastes inthe form of plastic, metalic articles, glass wares ete and give them to scrap dealer for recycling. We may use leftover food and make compost of it forthe use of garden plants,x MODEL TEST PAPER 7 (Solved) Maximum Marks: 80 Time allowed: Two hours Answers 10 this Paper must be wriiten on the paper provided separately You will not be allowed ta write during the first 15 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 11s Compulsorx, Ail Questions jrom Part I are 10 be attempted. A toral of five questions are tobe attemped from Part I. The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets { D PART I (30 Marks) a 1*lY (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 61 to 71 and Northings 24 t0 34) y (@. What gets hte oven covet eon vena? Ans. All streams are dry, all tanks are dry, there is lot of | Jand. (i) Find the distance along the cart irack from SingaritheFa fo Moti Tle Ans. Map distance: 6.6 em oan Seale of map 2sra = 1 km G ‘Map cistance = 3.3 km as Gil) Give the six figure grid reference of, © Unlined well near Singartihera. ~\ Ans, 659283. ) (ai) PWD Rest howe. ~~ Ans. 6452441645243, ‘ (9) What are the probable gccupations here? Justi: ‘Ans. Forestry and animal rearing in the South east due to prescnce of forest Agriculune: Dye to yellow wash Working for civie-ficilities due to presence of PWD, veterinary hospital, police sation te. (©) What kind of elimate i experience in the SE part of the mop? Justi Ans. Ivexperiences hot and dey climate with moderate and seasensl ruinfall Byidences ‘Thete is forest, all the sreams are dy. Question 2 On the outline map of India provided: (9) Draw and label she Satpura Range. = ‘Gopul ICSE Geography Question Bark with MTP jor Clase 10(ii). Shade and label the Mumbai High (ii) Shade and label the Gulf of Kutehehh, iv) Mark with a dot Dethi (9) Mark and label the Arabian Sea branch of SW monsoon winds.. (vi) Mark and name the river Mahanad (sil) Mark and name ihe Malabar Coast (vill). Shade the densely populated region in the Gangetic Plain (x) Mark and label lake Chitk (0) Mark and label river Brakmaputra Question 3 Choose the correct answer. (Which of the following is harmyil for coon culivaiion? al (a) Cloudy climate at the time of harvesting (b) Frost during sowing time fe) Excessive rainfall (d) All the above Ans. (d) All the above “Govals 1CSE Geograph Qos Bank wilh TP for Clas 5(ii) Which of the following is the best method of sugarcane cultivation? (a) Transplantation — (6) Ratooning (e) Sett Method @) Clonal planting Ans. (e) Set Method (il) The black syrup called molasses is use 10 make (a) Shoe polish and fertilszer (b) Ethanol and alcohot (c) Alcohol and ferilisers (@) Benzyl and ethanot Ans. (b) Ethanol and alcohol iy) Cotton textile industry ix more widespread than other textile industey. Which one of the following is/ar® net the (@) Demand for cotton is much more than other fibres. (b) Cotton is durable then synthetic fibre (©) Indian cotton is of better quality. (@) All of these Ans, (i) All of these [v) Unique feature of Electronies Corporation of india Ltd (ECIL) is (a) Mis the largest manufacturer (B) Ih is the first electronie industry of Indie. ¢ fo). There is absence of foreign collaboration. 2 (a) ts recetving collaboration offers. from multmational companies. Ans. (©) There is absence of foreign collaboration < (vi) Which of the following can be considered as the disadyantages of the iron and steel industry? (a). This indusiry needs very huge capital. (8) neestation period is very high fo) It generates tittle employment (di Aleof these Ans. (d) all of these (1) Which one of the fiowing is not the reason JoF the development of railways in the Gangetic plains? (a) Favourable geographical factors such aavailabilcy of plain land for the tracks (6) Most cherished used transport i Gangetic plains, (eo) Good growth in agriculture, (@) Good grovth in industries ‘Ans. (b) Most cherished used iranspott in Gangetic plains (viii) Lack of development of transport system in North Western part of India is due to which of the following factors? (a) Its deserte (b) Lack of minerals wealth () No agricultiral development. (d) All of these Ans. (d) All of these (is) Which of the following deceribes the process of source reduction. (a) Reducing the waste before purchasing. @) Reducing the source of waste. fe). Passing the material on 10 others who could use them to, (@) The weament of wasie before it reaches the market Ans. (a) Reducing the waste before purchasing. (9). Which of the following ix a method of disposal of liquid waste? (a) Open dunping (b) Use of electro precipitator (co). Effient wrearment before discharge (a) None of these Ans. (b) Use of electro procipitator 6 Gisols ICSE Goography Question Bark with MTP for Clase 10Vie PART Il (50 Marks) (Attempt any five questions from this Part.) Question 4 (i) Reshma a student from Kerala visited Ladakh with her parents. She was shivering with cold and was surprised at the vast difference in temperature between her state and Ladakh. (a) What is possible reason for her observation? ‘Ans, Ladakh is located in the high altitude and as the altitude increases, the temperature decreases. Kerala on the other land is a coastal state experiencing moderating effect of the sea as well as its Tocation close (© the etuatr, (b) She found, Ladakh very dry too. There was handiy any vegetation. What are the reasons for sutch conditions Ans. (1) Ladakh lies on the leeward side of the SW monsoon winds and hence receives less Q) Moreover, the state receives its precipitation in the form of snow as it's in the high’altitudé.and hus low temperature, (8) Due to seanty rain and low temperatures, the plant life is poor in this region, (ii) Mention any four characteristics of winter season in India ‘Ans, Some of the fe 1, Clear sky. 2, Pleasant weather, 3. Low femperature and humidity, 4. Winter rainfall in some pars. 5. High range of temperature and slow moving NE monsoon winds. eatures of this season are (iii) (a) Name three states where dust storms are common during MO Ans. Punjab. Haryana, and eastern Rajasthan. () Nome the type of elinate prevailing over India, Ans. Tropical Monsoon, (©) The place in India that receives the highest rainfall Ans, Mawsynram in Meglalaya, (iv) Read the following climatic data and answer the-questions based on it Month [Ff [M pau [sas [si fTals[o[n [op Temp in-Q [13.7 | 166 [ara | 255 | 332 [395 | 308 | 298 | 292 [ass [19 | 152 Rainfall Gn em) | 253 | 169 | ps Pos [15 [75 [78 [iss | as [10 [02 [2ai9 (@) Calculate she annual range of temperature Ans. Max température ~ Ming temperature = 39.5 ~ 13,7 = 25,8°C (b) Which winds bring rainte #2 Ans, Wesiem disturbance, (¢) Name the probable nane of the place. Ans, Chancigarh/Amyitsr, (As it is away from the moderating effect of the sea, it has higher range of ternperaturs) Question 5 (@) (@) Explain the formation of black soil ‘Ams. Ibis formed by the cisintegration of lava rock called basalt. (0) Why is this soit called in-sia soil? ‘Ans, /(1)!"Bocause it is found where itis formed, Q) Example, in Maharashtra we have basalt rock which disintegrates into black soil Wi" (4) State the chemical characteristics of red soil ‘Ans. It is sich in potash and iron oxide but it is poor humus content (0) Whick crops can be grown in red soil Ans. Red soil is not suitable for growing erops but with fertilizers we ean grow erops in it. These erops include wheat, rice, millets, cotton, sugarcane, pulses, oilseeds, tobacco, etc. “Gopal ¥CSE Geosraphy Qusson Bank wh NTP for Class 70 7Gi Ans. i) Ans. State the role of government in the mechanical methods of sil conservation. (1) Shifting cultivation and Shooming are much been controlled in North Eastem states, Q) Inuiseriminate doforestation has been prevented by the law. Govemment has undertaken programmes like Vanmohotasava, social forestry to increase area under forest which would reduce soil erosion. (3) In rural areas people are involved in agro foresty, joint forest management and awareness. has been created. (0) Differentiate berweon sheet erosion and gully erosion, Sheet ervsion Gully erosion The process of erosion in which soil | The process of erosion in which soil is removed:by is removed layer by la forming deep grooves in bed tock. [Occurs on gentle slope. Generally occurs in the region of steep slopes. (0) Black soil is called os self ploughing soil. Give reason. ‘This soil develops cracks when moistures is lost from it ‘That is why itis selFploughing soil. Question 6 @ Ans. ai Ans. Ans. (ai) Ams. Ans, w) Ans. Ans. Name the major plants found in Tropical decidvous forests. Also metton the major states where these forests are found, (1) The major plants found in Tropical deciduous forests ef mah, milberry, sal, teak, sandalwood, sem, Shisham, Mango, Jamun, nesm, Myrobalan, et. (2) Those foress are found in almost in entre India. Major states ifelude, Maharashirs, Kamataka, Tarn Nad, Machya Pradesh, Gujarat, Odisha, Chhatisgarh, Umar Pradesh, ete Give reasons, (a) Trves in Mangrove forests have silted roost AAs they grow in marshy ards, their roots carngl hgld the soil fly. Hen have silted roots (6) in recent years area under fore biereats (1) Goverment have implemented may programmes like social Forestry, agro forestry, etc. 2) People are made aware about forest conservation (@ What is social forestry? What is its objective? (1) Social forestry fefers f° msanazing the uncultivable barren land and fallow land by bringing i under forest cover in order to increase the area under forest for environmental, social and rural development. (0 give support to the plant, they 2) Its objectives to redive pressure on forests by planting trees on all unused and fallow lands. (B) Tropical foresis,aro very dense: Explain. Due to abundant rain of more than 200 cm and sunlight they receive rainfall throughout the year, which are favournble for plant growth, these forests are very dense. (a), State.any two characteristics of tropical evergreen forests () Tikes grow up to the height of 40 10 60 m. 2), This forest is evergreen as different trees shed leaves at different times. (G) They grow tall with varying heights to compete for sunlight. (A) They are not found in pure stands that is variety of tres grow together. () What are the temperature and rainfall requirement for tidal forest? ‘They are seen in the areas having average temperature of 25 to 29°C. (i) They thrive well where rainfall is more than 200 em Question 7 se ‘Goval’s ICSE Geography Question Bark with MTP Jor Clave 100 Ans, (i ‘Ans. (i Ans. Ans. Ans. «w Why do we find a greater numberof inundation camels northern plains thon in Seu Ina? Which river has them in farge number? (1) In the Neth Indian plins there are more perennial rivers which originate in the Himalayas, These vers are flooded twice » yer, in rainy season and also dusing summer when the snow mets in the Himalayas (2) Moreover, the Norih Indian plains have gentle slope and soft soil ancl hence those canals can be constricted easily, Thus they ean supply water to inundation canals. (6) ‘nundation canals are found in lange number en river Sut [Name the modern means of irigation. What are thelr geneval benefits and draw backs? Sprinkler inigaion, drip iigation etc, are the modern moans of tigation. Advantage : They sapply water eficiently. Disadvantage : They are costly means of iigaton Give reasons for the following (a) Though costly, tubewells aré installed in the north Indien plain on a large scl (1) Tubs wells can inigate « huge area up to 500 hestres. (2) The sol in North India is very fertile and hence productive, Due to iigation here, the production cos is higher and the cost of insaing it can be recovered easily (0) Though Indio has 2.4% arew of the world, we receive 4% rainfall: Insp Of this we need irigaion. (1) The rainfall is seasonal and agricultural season goes on for th€ entire year, (2) Some exops like sugereane, chilies, need plenty of water and can be grown only with the help of irigation. (0) There isa great need 10 conserve water: (1) Water is essential forthe cultivation, industries, and domestic purposes ard for many other things. (2) However though the demand for water i inereasing, v0 increased population, i's sting saree, (o) Diferemiate berween Mell ierigaion and Cand trigeston Wall irrigation u Canal irrigation 1 [les a private source of inigaton Tes owned by government 2 [It can iigate only a very small area Tecan tigate millions of hectares. 3 [It is the most popular and owt widely used source Itis the second most widely used mode of irigation of irrigation in Indi, . in India, Ans. (0) State one drawback dp santebrrigarion, ‘They occupy large spage, they need to be desilted, they dry up in summer, ete Question 8 o Ans. Mention theses of coal in electricity generation and iron and steol industry. 1. Coal is the main source of energy in India. Almost 70 % electricity in India is obtained from Thermal power stations colt is used for smelting iron (Smelting is a process of applying heat to ore in order to extract a bass metal.) State any 110 disadvantages of natural gas. ‘Ans, (J)oit very inflammable and hence there is great risk in handling it 2) Its deposits are getting depleted fast as it is not renewable source of energy. Giiy’ (a) Whar is biogas energy? How is it harnessed? Ans. Biogas is a mixture of methane and eacbon dioxide with some other gases, Biogas is produced when bacteria digest organic matter (biomass) in the absence of oxygen. () State one advantage of nuclear energy. ‘Ans. Advantages: It can produce extremely large amount of energy with minimum fuel compared to fossil fuels. “Gpal¥ ICSE Gonirps Quston Bank tk MTP for Class 10 9(iv). Give reasons for the following. (a) Non-conventional energy resources are used in limited quaailty onty (1) Non-conventional energy resources like solar energy, wind energy, ele, are not available everywhere in ‘enough quantity (2) The equipment which use them are yery expensive and beyond the reach of common people @) These equipment cecupy 2 large area. (Any two points) An (0) There is « need 0 encourage the use of non-conventional energy resources. Ans. (1) They are five of cost 2) They do not cause pollution and thus are environment friendly. @) They are the best altemative for the conventional energy resourees. (Any two points) (©) Minerals and energy resources are need to be conserved. |Ams. (1) Those are the natural resources which are non-rencwable. Q) They are present only in « limited quantity @) However their demand has inereased due to increasing population. Hence in omer to)mske them available for future generation to, they need to be conserved. (Any two points) Question 9 (Explain she term (a) Threshing. (6) Wimsowing. Ans. (a) ‘Threshing: It a process of separation of food grains frort plant, 1's done either by trampling under feet ‘of bullocks or by macines. . (9) Winnowing: Winnowing isa process by which chai s'eeparated from grain, It can also be used to remove pests from stored grain. I's done by blowing air through grain. i) Excessive pressure on fand is a major problemvof Indian agriculture. ‘Ans. (1) Due to increased population, the per person'Shate of land go on decreasing and thus in the same piece of land, farmers have to grow multiple crops inorder to full their nee. (2) This results into excessive use bf ferilizers,inigation which causes land to become infertile G) This ultintaty rests into poomtbe, ld (ii) Give reasons for the following. (a) Palses are grown, as.yotation Props Ans. (1) Legumincus plafits (pulses) are capable of nitrogen fixing du to the presence of nodules on theft roots in which raizobium tetera do this work (2) Thus it helps to improve the quality of soil, and make nitrogen available for next erop. (8) Uttar Pradestis tke Largest producer of wheat in India. Ans. (1) Untar Pradesh is blessed with very fertile Gangetie plain and alluvial soil (©) Here rainfall is from 50 to 100 cm, abundant irrigation is available because of canals and tubewells, temperature is ideal for cultivation (0 The per hectare yield in India is sil prety low. Ans. -Dueto erratie nature of rainfUll, excessive pressure on land, lack of adequate fertilisers, pesticides, isrigation, iMiteracy, ete., the per hectare yield of land is stil very low in India, iy) With respect to groundnut crop answer the following. fa) Method of sowing () Uses, (©) Cropping season. (1)_Dibbling and delling. oo ‘Goval ICSE Goograpy Question Bark wih MTP jor Class 102) Uses: It is the most important ingredient in food preparation in India, It is eaten raw, also when it is salted, roasted. Used in variety of food preparations. (3) Cropping season: Basically itis khurif erop but ean be grown in rabi and zayad season, Question 10 (0. Explain the importance of texite indus. Ans. (1) Ls one of the oldest industry in Inga, (@) tis the second lagest employment generating sector in India 3) 1 plays important role in fulfilling one of the basic requirement called clothing and also fetches abundant foreign exchange for India (ii) Why the sugar indastries have developed in in Bihar and UP? ‘Ans, The reasons for the localization of the Sugar industry in Bihar and Utiar Pradesh: (1) The largest quemtty of sugarcane is produced in this belt 2) Coal for power is obtained from Jharkhand @) Reihway facilites are widespread (a) Demand for the electronie goods have increased. Explain, Ans, (1) Electronic products are very useful in agriculture, medical defenee, e@ueation, commercial, banking and many other felts ~ (2) These products like mobile phones, computers, TY, ete afe ver¥ poplar and affordable, (3) That's is why the demand for the electronic goods have inefeased, () Nome the country with which Rourkela steel plant has made collaboration? Ans. Germany. G9) @ What advaneges a mini steel plant have over integrated stel plant? Ans, (1) They are present all over India and supply if and stel to local market at cheap rate and on time 2) They use sap iron and thus play impostantole in waste management and vonservation of natural resources (2) Work in them is done in electric furnace thus, they cause less pollution than burning coal, () Name three cities forming the IT tangle ‘Ans, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune. Question 11 (i) In ancien: times river ways srote the main highways of transportation as in the case of India, Bu they loot imporiance hecause of Competition from railways, lack of water due to diversion for ierigation, poor maintenance of water bodies, (a) What are-ae'other reasons for decreasing popularity of river transport in India? ‘Ans. Most of the South Indian rivers are seasonal and the terrain in major part of Indi is slowness, non-availability in entire country. (b) What will you suggest the government to make it a hettor mode ef transport? Ans, Govemment may construct canals connecting rivers. Other way is to construct dams and regulate the low of wales. Government may carry out the digging of rivers to inerease their depth. rot even, Other reasons ()- Rattway gauges should be converted imo AAnsi(1) In India there are thee railway gauges, 2) Shifting fiom one wether gauge incurs loss of time, money and needs very lage efforts, 3) Moreover there are chances of pilferage and damage to fragile goods. That is why, railway gauges should be converted into single gauge. gle gauge. Give reason. ‘Gopal NICHE Coney aphn Qeeson Bank wh NTP for Cas 10 ority (a) Differentiate between waterways and rasiways Waterways Railways 1 | Slowest means of transport and cheapest mode of tamsport, | Faster, and more expensive than waterways 2 [They have not developed much. "They cover very Hess area dhan roadways. 3. [Many waterways in India ae seasonal "They provide services throughout the yet Ans. ww) Ans. Ans. () Name the organisations that ls given the responsibility io consiruet roads in tnaccesstote and ti boriter Border Road Organisation (BRO) (a) State the importance of roadways (1) Roads help in the transport of people and goods over short and medium distances. 2) They are cheap and easy to construct and maintain, (3) Roads can be constructed in hilly areas, (4) Roads can act as feeders 10 Railways, (5) Roals ure more accessible to different places than railways, (6) Perishable commodities like milk, fruits and vegetables ate quickly caztied by roadways. ( any two pol (0) Name the artificial port on the eastern coast of India. Chennai Question 12 6 Ans. ai) Ans, Git) Ans, Ans. @ Ans! Ans. What are the effects of pollution by agricultural waste?» Effects: With an increase in nitrates and phosphates: in water thete is rapid growth of microscopic algae. (Gi) This chokes the water body and Ieads to Eutrophication (excessive nutrients in a water body). Explain with an example how you wi ieiplement™*reduce” method of waste management? (1) If-we take the food just enough to satisfy our hunger, then extra food won't be left over and thus it will reduce the waste, 2) While taking bath, while o petsoibis applying the soap on the body, he can tum off the tap and thus reduce the use and thus help in fechicing the production of waste. (a) Landscape near cities generally get spoiled. Justifi (1) Spoitage of landscape is due to improper disposal of wastes, especially solid wast, (2) As cities are overcrowded, many throw the garbage in whatever place available. (6). Why Composting is prefered aver open dumping (1) Composting involves the microbial action on biodegradable waste to dispose them, It does not cause ecological damage, @) Open dumping disposal methoe! is cheapest and cases fatea, But this method is not eco-friendly. (any one point) (a), What are the benefits of landfill? () The land gets levelled 0) It can be converted into stadium or park or it ean be used to carry-out planting of trees G) The waste also gets disposed. The spread of diseases and foul smell are also prevented. in which waste is dumped outside the residential () What advice will you give to government to neighbour about waste management? To collect waste only in garbage binjto segregate waste at home;not to use plastc/io donate old clothes, bags, ete, 0 poor. a ‘Goval’s IESE Geograph Question Bark with MTP for Clase 10ey a MODEL TEST PAPER 8 (Solved) ‘Maximum Marks: 80 Time allowed: Two hours Answers wo this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately You will nor be allowed to write during the flest 15 mines This ttme ts 19 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 I are to be attempted. A ioral of five questions are to, be otiempred jrom Part I, The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets PART I (30 Marks) MN (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 (Enstings $6 {o 66 and Northings 12 to 22) $ ()( ldennty the tandjorm exiending, tn $817 and 3918: / ‘Ans, Plates (i) What does arrow near Smabua Nadi indicate? “The direction of the low of the river in SW What ts diference beeween the setlement pattern in-3716'Gnd 5718. @, What docs black horizontal between 16 aiff TP g@hhings show? Line of latiude om (i) What does black vericat line berieen eatings 63 and 64 show? ‘Ans. Line of longitude G9). Give the six figure reference of sporhelaht 286 Ans, 583195 s ‘What type of vegetatoevis found tn the given map extract? Fairly mixed jungle with bamboo 6418. Fairly m=dense mixed jungle 5814 pea scrub: $817 (0) Henipy the id form depicted by comour tines in @ $724 Ans. Knoll/hillock (i620 ‘Ans. Mountain Question 2 On the outline map of India provided: () Draw and label she thinly populated region in the northern region (ii) Shade and label Karakorum pass. ii) Shade and label the Thar desert Gv) Mark with a dot Hyderabad. Goyal ICSE Goosrapln Oueson Bank wth NTP jor Clas 0 @(9) Mark and label the NE monsoon winds (v9. Mark and name the river Kaveri (vii) Mark and name the Western Ghats (vill) Mark with encircled 5, Singhbhum, (is) Mark and label the Tropic of Cancer (8) Mark and label river Tapi Sparsey populated repon Question 3 Choose the correct answer. (APhioh of the following is an advantage of composting? (@) Enriches soit (b) Helps to retain moisture [e). Suppresses plant diseases and pests (d) All of these Ans. (d) All of these i) Segregation begins ar (a) Hone (0) Office (c) Industries (W) At the source of waste Ans. (d) At the source of waste of Govaly ICSE Geograpl Question Bark with MTP for Class 10O10 Fa fe nce ween win ne aor Kite Rew (a thier eer Wes gas a hore ser dus () Te sor prof ne spree bot te (9 Tae nraia of Tala eto evan is iets sive hm bass) Thesowon paso i pti pial iat (iv) Which of the following weather phenomenon is marked by clear skies, high temperature, high humidity and’ don abhi puneain? (a Buf Nonoan (8 Brak in Noman fe) October Heat (d) None of these 1a) Coote hae (9 1s very mp w ple sheer te Beene (1 en Rauceg ped of hears wan i pipe sot ml nae baat niceae a areal ance (2 eh te grad of nd a preee Sol emt & iaheds a ope of omen Bit Hanae eek i od i (0) Wty Kar sal smo frte hn Denar sol? taseed as oe s (a ae nee . Aus id Mop he C Ce) a fl now ate at (a devote Pion lag ton (9 de oth yan my gaisyace ‘Ans. (d) All of these yy (iii) The woods of these plants are used far making high quality furniture and handicraft (a) Mahogany and deodar > (b) Ebony and Rosewood (e) Teak and Ebony 4 d) Acacia and Sundri Aa) Blan and Roowoed GO) Teil Na hr mig ge eee i eli ce (tater te page at (3) tnrecnines Maggeion of ndeground water rxsres ha icmsed romero £2 canmec core finn token ei rmecon At eps an Dat beg (0 Th agai Plrigeion ton the Winter imate ae ale onistod (Ruler Rate) Karamba (0 Mone of tee ae CBr dee LAT PART W 0 Maria (Attempt any five questions from this Part.) Question 4 (Sut the bes of Kalb and cofe Maso rpc dian 1 asi nc i adja Wd Bol al Ge il “Gopal ICSE Geoaraphn Questor Bank wil NIP for Clas 0 s(©) Cherry blossom helps in cultivation of coffes and tea erop in Karnataka and Kerala. Gi) Which general type of climate is experienced in the Northern plains of India? Stare one main characteristic of this type of climate. Ans. (1) Continental/Fxireme type of climate is experienced in Northen plains of India, 2) W'S very hot during the summer and very cold during the winter, (ii) Give reasons for the following. (a) Mangalore and Chennai li on the same latitude, yet Mangalore receives its rainfall from June - Sepiember, while Chennai receives mast of is rain in November-December. What are the reasons for this diflerence? ‘Ans. (1) Mangalore lies on the westem coast of India and receives rain from South-west Monsoonss which’ blow frum June-September, (2) Cheanai lies on the eastern coast and receives its rain fiom North-east Moasoons that Bios fam Devember to February. () Hill stations in the south never experience snowfall in winter ‘Ans. The hill stations in the south lie inthe tropical region closer fo the Equator, hence the temperatures never reaches 10 0 degree there (©) Himaiayas are called the perfect climatic divide. Ans. (i) The Himalayas are called the perfect climatic divide as they divide boul sides into two different climatic zones viz. subtropical and temperate, . Go) Read the following climatic data and answer the questions bised on it ‘Month 1[*f[M[A|[M]i Ps lTal[s]o|[N]|D Temp (nC) | 13.7 | 166 | 21.6 | 255 | 332 [rs95 | 308 | 29.8 [292 [2s [19 [152 Rainfall (inom) | 25.3 169] 1.5 | 09 [ors [ors [178 [18s to | 02 [24.19 (a) Cafeulate she annuat rainfall ’ ‘Ans, Sum of rainfall= 122.6 em = (b) Which winds bring rain 10 i? Ans, Wester disturbance, (© In which season hore the maximum rin received? ‘Ans, Winter season 4 Question 5 (Soil erosion and subsequent decreasing fertility are as serious as global warming and serious problem and threatens moderteewvlization as surely as It menaced societies Jong since vanished, researchers warned yesterday. Jared Diannda Phvsiologist at University of California Las Angeles and author of Guns, Germs and Steel. told the AAAS yesterday that Iraq, part of the Fertile Crescent tn which agriculture started 10,000 years ago, was once the wealthiest, mov innovative, most advanced couury in the world. But today it was a “basket ease”, mainly becouse of “soil problems, salinizaion, evasion, coupled with problems of deforestation” Sources hnups:/Avwnsshegguerdian.com*vorld/2004 feb science.environment. Wo) Wha ha led to this problem? ‘Ans. Excessive use of chemical feilizes, anthropogenic factors ike construction, deforestation, over consumerism, ‘over grizing and ever inezeasing population and its demand for more foed and more agriculture are some of the reasons far the above problem. (6) Why do yeu think i is graver in Punjab than in Nagaland? ‘Ams. (1) Punjab is known for agriculture and animal rearing. More the farming, greater the decreasing feiliy 6 ‘Govols ICSE Geography Question Bank with NTP jor Clave 10Excessive use of chemical fertilizers react with acids in soil tuning them into salts and thus causing salination 2) Negaland being a hilly stote does not do much agriculnure ii) State any one physical and one chemical characteristics of laterite soll, ‘Ans. Physical characteris (1) Laterite soil is red in colour as it contains iron oxide. Q) It is porous and friable in nature and does mot retain the moisture. Chemical characteristics: (1) It is poor in nitrogen, lime, magnesium, phosphoric acid and humus but rich in lime. Q) Wis acidic. One should use organic fenilizer (iil) Give reasons for the following. (a) We use organic fertilizers in laterite soil Ans. (1) Chemical fertilizers are made up of bases whereas laterite soil is acidic in nature, Due to the chemical reaction between them, salt and water are formed. (2) Salt iy harmful to plant and has no nutritive value, Hence, we should use Organie feriizers which have no side offsets. () Plugging the gullies have double advantage. ‘Ans. (1) Plugging the gullies reduce the flow of water and thus géhirolg the'$oil erosion, It is done by constructing the bunds, @) It ako helps in the more seepage of water in the ground snidthus helpful in increasing the ground water level r (6) Human beings are responsible for soil erosions Ans. (1) The human activities like mining loosens solland.increases the rate of erosion 2) Deforesaton for construction purpose reduot forest cover and cause increased cil erosion. 3) Activities like, road construction, ploughing feed loosening of soil. (Any one point) Gv) @) Differentiate between alluvial atd'ved Wot ‘Alluvial soit Red Soll T. | is ex situ soil. Ils alsp-ealled as ansporied ]It is in sitw soil or riverine soil 2, | It is yellowish to brown in colour Red soil is red or sometimes yellowish in colour 3. [Alluvial soil ismofe fertile as it has humus, potash [It is Tess fertile due to absence of nutrients Tike and lime, humus, nitrogen, ete (®) Nome the. cdnstituent of soil that helps in aeration, inerease murient absorbing capaciiy, and increase rutrient content of soil Ans. Humuss Question 6 (i) Enumerate the characteristics of wropical desert vegetation. ‘Ans. (1) These forests are thin and the trees found here are stunted as the quantity of rainfall is very less 2) They have long roots to absorb water present deep in the soil and small leaves to reduce the transpiration and conserve water. (3) They are mostly thomy bushes so that they are not consumed by animals. Their thoms ars green which ‘earry-out photosymthosis, Gopals ICSE Gevarapln Queson Bank wi NIP for Clas a(i) Explain how deciduous vegetation have adopted iwself? Ans, (1) The tres shed their leaves to avcid transpiration of water. (2) They are not as dense as topical evergreen forest thus each plant can get erough nutes and water from soil. Gil) ) What is agroforestry? Ans, Agroforesry means growing erups and wees gether inthe Same fam, Wes objectives are (1) Te increase the productivity of land as trees increase humus content when their leaves, branches, ete decay in arm (2) To provide wood for local wse and generate employment, G) To obzain an ecological balance in rural areas. (8) Name any so trees fend in the Mountain foros Ans, Deodlar, spice, silver otk, cinchona G8). Give reasons for the following (a) Trees in Mangrove forests have siilted roow. Ans. As they grow in marshy areas, their roots cannot hold the soil firmly. Henee to give support to the plant, they have silted roots @) There is less forest cover in the North India plain though conditions larg favourable there Aus. (1) The North Indian pling are-very fertile, with slundaat sill tole and hence this land ix mainly used for agricultural purposes. é (2) The land over thers is plain which makes it ideal for hua setilamnent at the ost of forests (6) Mangrove tees must be plaated along sea shores. ‘Ans. Mangrove trees are generally grown along the sea shore We must plant ther as (1) They protect the coastal areas from the ipa! of stom and tsunamis @) They control coastal erosion Question 7 ‘ () State one advantage and disadvang® of tank irrigation Ans. (1) Advantage: Tanks are cheap method of irigation. 2) Disadvantage: Tank dry up during summer. i) Wha ts sprinkler ierigation Ans, (I) Sprinkler ivigntion is a metned of irignton distributed through a system of pipes usually using sprinklers and pipes. (©) 1s sini so natural rainfall. 1 is chen sprayed into the air Uhrough sprinklers so that it breaks up into small water drops which fall tthe ground. Gi) Inundasion Canale are being converted into perenrial canal Ans, (Jeinurdation canals ean supply water only to & limited area. @) They have water only when river Is flooded. G)°That is why, they are converted into perennial canals which will spply water duogshout the year ©) When the water table of the surface run off is very high, the water that flows on the surface is termed as? ‘ans? Runoff G9). State any two advantages and one disadvantage of dip ivigaton. Ans. Advantage: (1) This method can be practised in arid, semi-arid and hilly areas as it saves water. ry ‘Gisols ICSE Geography Question Bark with MTP for Class 102) There is minimum wastage of water as water is supplied directly to the roots and hardly any water gets evaporated, @) Its helpful in conserving water and reducing soil erosion Disadvantage: (1) this expensive. 2) It cannot be used in small land holding, Question 8 o Ans. ai) Ans. co) Ans. Ans, «wy Ans. Ans, State 110 main deawbacks ofthe Coal found tn tna ‘The main drawbocks of coal found in India ae: (1) Major coal field are located in the Chow Nagpur region and wensport cost from there. is Wery high 2) Indian coal has high ash content and low calorific value, This reduecs the energy output of coal and complicates the problem of ash disposal What are the by-products of petroleum? State thir significonce (1) is by-products are (lubricants, Kerosene, tr, rain, wax, benzene) (2) They are raw materials in many petro-chemical and chemical industries Bhakra-Nangal and Hirakud are boon to India. Explain 7 (1) doth of these projects are multipurpose projects. And they have played! fiportant role in power generation, irsigaion, industial and agricukural development of may states of India. (2) Besides these, they produce renewable energy and play import role in development of tourism, employment, a (b) Name tie major minerais found in Jharkhand, Iron or, coal, manganese and uranium (a) Name the vo major ol fields of tra Folloying are the major ol fields of Ini, (1) Offshore near Mumbai (2) Assam valley. (Assam- Digboi. ‘Naharkatiya, Moran, Hansapung. Rudrasagar) (G) Gujarat and Gulf of Khomsbat area GujeratAnkleshwar, Nawogton, Kalol, Other offshore cil fieks are at Rasin, South of Mumbai High and Affabet oilfield in the Gulf of Khambat) (0) Name the largest multipurpose projet and the river on which 1 18 constructed in Odisha. irakud Project on rive Mahanadi Question 9 @ Ans. ity Ans. Name nvo staieswhich are leading producers of wheat in India. Which state ranks first in per hectare production of wheat? The leading producers of wheat in India are Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana. Punjab ranks first in per hectare production of wheat. What Waibbting method of sowing seeds? State any one merit and one demerit of this method. (1) Ini this method, Sowing seeds in well furrowed land in line at a certain gap. 2). Merits: Seeds can be dibbied at desired depth in the moisture zone, Optimum plant population can be ‘maintained ) Demerits: More labour force and time are needed. (a) Jute ts called @s the ‘golden fibre’. Explain: (1) Because of its colour and high income it fetches Q) India earns good amount of foreign exchange by exporting it 3) It provides employment to millions and bring golden days in their lives. ‘Gopal ICSE Geography Qatlon Bank with NTP for Clas TO @‘Ans. ww) Ans. () What are the geographical requirements of cotton? 1k needs temperature of 21 to 279C and rainfall of $0 to 120 em, With respect 10 jute, answer the following questions. (Climatic requirement 2) Soil requirement. @) Major producers, (1) Climatic requirement, Jute needs rainfall of 170-200 em and temperature of 24 t0 35°C. 2) Deliaic alluvial soil is required. (3). Major producers sre West Bengal followed by Assam, Odisha, and Bihar Question 10 @ Ans. Ans. ai Ans. co) Ans. ww) Ans. With reference to the cotton textile indusiry answer the following. (@) Nome the countrys mast mportat cotton manufacturing centr, (0) Mumbai and Ahmedabad arc the most imponant oxen manufacuring cent i Hi () Stue ov gevraphical reason fr ex importance Roth these places have abundant supply of cation fom cto sch farms oP he ene, abundant capital, power supply and cheap labour sappy Kolkata has developed ax a major cotton textile preci area dust: olla is another important Cotton texte producing cetrglaco (1) It has an abundant power supply since it is close to Raniganj and Jharia coaltields. (2) has an abundant capital supply and availabilty of cheap Tabor (Q) A huinid climate facilites the spinning of yam office cotton, (4) Freshwater supply from river Hooghly for Bleaching’ dyeing is plentiful (5) Kolkata i well connected by road, rail and river for easy anspor. (6) However, the only disadvantage is thet thoaPtateral has to be brought from distant coon growing aces of Desean pata. (Any bx0 points) Differentiate between cotton Industry and sugar industry Cotton Industry © __[Sugar industry T [It is the largest industry in India, i the second largest industry in India Production occur throughout the year | Producifon does not ovcur throughout the year due to short crushing period. 3 | Capital investment can be low to very high. [Needs extremely high capital Investment (0) Most of the refinaries are located on the coastal areas. Explain. (1) India mainly. imiports petroleum by sea routes. 2) To avoid the cost and the risk of transport these are located on the coastal area, Give'reasons for the following (a) Pesrochemical products are replacing traditional raw materials. (They are cost-effective. (2) ‘Their prices are more stable as raw materials are available at steady pace as they don’t depend on climate, ) They aro more aitractive, durable and easily replaceable (b) Iron is converted into steel (1) Iron gets easily rusted and loses its strength, @) Tungsten, Nickel Manganese are added to iron to convert into steel whieh is more attractive, make steel ‘ough and prevent it from getting rusted. 70 ‘Govols ICSE Geography Question Bark with NTP jor Clave 10(©) Demand for the electronic goods have increased ‘Ans. (1) Electronic products are very useful in agriculture, medical, defence, education, commercial, banking and many other fleks. (2) These products like mobile phones, computers, TV ete are very pepular and affordable, Question 11 (i) Write in short about the road project PMGSY. Ams, (1) PMGSY that is Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana wos launched by the Indian Goyemmet 2) ts aim is to provide connectivity to isolated villages. (3) To provide all weather good roud connectivity to the unconnected villagers are given idipértaiee, (4) Under this scheme, all roods are maintained by the village panchayats. (ii) Railways eave promoted national integration. Explain, ‘Ans. (1) Railways in reality bring people from one part of the country to the other part better than ény other transport routes. 2) Right form north to south and east to west, all parts are connected by railways Thus they help exchange of ideas, culture and bring out the fecling of oneness in country. in-2000. (ii) Air transport és very important in the NE india. Explain, ‘Ans, (1) NE India is mountainous region where construction of land Wiles is very tough. @) Air transport do not face the problem of physical barriers, Hence one can reach in inaccessible areas to. 3) That is why air transpor, especially helicapter services have develope well here (0) Which river serves as the national waterway No. 27° Ans. River Braimaputra, I's from Sadiya to Dhibrugarh, Gv) (@) Mention any to demerits Disadvantages of watenwass in India. Ans, (1) Slowest means of irnsport and henee the goots d& not each the destination on time, (2) Ave net available in entice county die (vated relief features, seasonal nature of rivers, presence of ‘waterfalls, valleys, ete (8) Nome the international aigrort in Uydebabad. ‘Ans. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Question 12 (India rivers, especially te smaller ones, have all turned into rose streams. And even the big ones like the Ganga and Yamuna are far from being pure, The asseult on India's rivers — from population growth, agricultural ‘modernization, urbanisation and indusirialisation — is enormous and growing by the day... This entire le stands threatened Source: The Chizens* Fijth Report, CSE, 1999. (a) What is the reason for the Indian rivers to ger highly poltued? Ans. As the population increase, near rivers, there is increase in human activities, industralization, farming te. this, the unireated water is released in rivers and that leads to ‘wining our tivers inio toxic ssreams. ()_What are the steps aken by the government wo purify rivers? ‘Ang Goverament has launched programmes like Namami Gange, the Narmada Seva Mission for the conservation (of the crucial river, and River Purification projects of major rivers of India, i) Give reasons for the following. (a) Waste segregation is important ‘Ans. It is important due to the following reasons. (1) helps in better waste management ‘Gopal STCSE Conary Queso Bank wi NTP for las TO 7Q) Ithelps to conserve natural resources. @) It helps in controlling pollution. ( Any two points) (0) Landfill sites ave gencrally in the outskirts of the city or tovn. Ans. Following are the reasons for his. (1) The landil gives out 2 bad odour and also cause pollution of land, 2) Landfills results into the contamination of surrounding water supplies, aquifers and soil by leachate. ‘That is why these sites are away in order to reduce the impact of waste. (Any two points) Gil) (4) Whar is the objective of dumping? What precaution ts taken while selecting the site for this process? Ans. (1) The main objective is 1 prevent dispersal of refuse. 2) Sites are selected in such a way that, groundwater contamination dees net occur. Deep elayey)seil with deep water table are better sites (b) What are the 3R¥ of waste management? ‘Ans, Reduce, reuse and recycle. (iv) What advice will you give 10 the government about the waste management? Ams. (1) To impose fine on people who do not proctice waste management (2) to start garbage collecting vehicle in each town, (8) To take people's participation in each town, city, village ete and Eollect tax for the same, (4) 1 start the biogas plants in each town, | (5) To connect public toilets to biogas plant where biogas for industrial purpose ean be generated 7 ‘Gavuts CSE Gongraphy Quison Bank with NTP for Class 10MODEL TEST PAPER 9 (Solved) Maximum Marks: 80 Time atiowed: Two hours Answers 10 this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes This ttme 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 Tis Compulsory. All Questions jrom Part I are ta be attempted. A total of five questions are tobe attemped from Part Il. The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [J PART 1 (30 Marks) AP (Attempt all questions from this Part) Question 1 ; Study the extract af the Survey of India Map sheet No. G43S10 and answer the following questions (Eastings 62 to 72 and Northings 29 to 39) 7 (deny setlemertpattom in 6636 and in 6631 d Ans. 6636: Nucleted 6631: Scattered. Co & (3) What does the following mean? ld rT? > ‘Ans. Perennial lined well with relative depth 14m. (i) What does the following six. figure efereice 660386 indicate? Ans. Perennial lined well with relative depth of 27 m (iy Caleulae the length of the Natio highway. Map distance 24.1 em \ Scale of map 2 cm =Tkm Thorwfore 24.1 = 21/2 1205 km (9) Whar does stony waste PE in 6737 mean? Ans. Stony waste indigaie stones the stones lying unused. DP stands for protested forest. (9) Whar tndicates-shis area receives seanty rain? ‘There are all streams are dey. ‘Thore is lot of barren land, open scrub and very litle forest Question 2 ‘On the outline map of India provides Draw and label the Lake Wular. i) Shade and label the river Yamune (ii) Shade and labet Vindhva, (iy) Shade and label Arabian Sea branch of SW monsoon winds. Gopal SICSE Geoaraphn Oueson Bank wid MTP for Clas 10 7a™ (wit) (s) i) Mark with a dot and name Chennai Shade an area which has red soil in souah India Mork and name Andaman Sea. Mark and name Shari, Mark and label Nachu La pass Shade and label the Standard Meridian of India Question 3 Choose the correct answer, (The coung'es that provided generawrs to the Bhakra Nangal projec. (a) Russia and USA (h) USA ond Japan (ob Germany and Australia (a) England and France Ans. (wy Russia and USA (ii) The mumber of nuclear power plant in India @ 7 (0) 29 fo) 2 wu ‘Ans. fh) 29 (ii) Major wheat growing arca of India is (a) Chirota Nagpur plaieau @) WWesiemn Coastal region (eo) Flat well drained alluvial plains of North India. (a) Eastern Coastal plains of India ‘Ans, (c) Flat well dveined alluvial plains of North India m ‘Gopal ICSE Geography Question Bark wih NTP for Cave 100) teams of he Gren Recon wh cada cs the practi of wh saa Sapte (0) Use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Fe Baek Fguie aclu Wp venerk or ne (a) alofie shove Peer Wires (0) Which ofthe lowing sot exe foe he aration of cat? (Loans contig hams (Laan Be su (0) Hed date leer sa suet Tt ee portant @ aerte Sond) a Aisi) HEE ain Sle al cht tn ond ppl @ end lat of hl ron of Ti! Nad furs abrasion of Coal Digan amd) Ha de (dN Ans (0) Hotel Ment (ii) The term used for the indusiries which are independent of factory of tocaitsation (a) Foot loose industries (h) Ancillary industries (Lig urn 62 bp gaa Ail) Roe este ait (viii) South Indian states Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and. Tamil Nadu are more suitable than UP-Bihar belt due to which of the following factors? (a) Tow rmpor O° ws HC adel 10% 200m (Sil o's Rog acto) sol wc el rn (o, Tv enahag tecus or Der end lenge Bons, 10 the ho Ter ohare (a) Al te abe . Ans. (d) All the above. (i) From wr docs te Rul ste nat ogee yar? (a) Marbig) 0) thar OF tai Nee Ans, (a) Mayurbhanj = (8) TATA steet plant obtains its manganese supply from fa) Keonjhar (b) Bonaigarh (e) Mayurbhanj (@) Paniganj As (a) Keonar \ OE Pane n G0 may (tempt any ive quetons from th Part) seas (0) Nome the Pease ion in nda ding sme haa. Le gl 2). entero gQicers nopontie ort Als, Teeny scsi psa uy Invent petal ee te jt cout gis dang simu Se poare & e (8) Pap) hil tnaay effec he lina of nd Raa Miss heelys omg i Ui cl ag Nd Nay a a (0) They block the cise laden ind nd cane mre nl in nia GID’ Gea geographical rear for ach of teflon: (o) tnmal range ef tomers ower Koc than Cenetorethagh hth are cose the eae Ams Because Caos tay fom th wodcalng eet of et due w is conection ween Kec experiences moderating effect of the Arabian sea due to its coastal location, ‘Goyal STCSE Govarapln Ouest Bank wth NTP for Clas TO 5() Kalbatsakhis are benefietal tocal winds. ‘Ans. They help in cultivation of rice and jute in West Bengal and tea in Assam (©) The western disturbance bring almost no rain in major part of Indio ‘Ans. These winds blow from the Mediterranean and Sea towards NW India where they are blocked by the Himalayas snd give rainfall only there. They don’t blow in remaining region and henee give no rain to rest of India, (iv) Study the climatic data and answer the following questions: Jan [Feb. [Mare [Aprit [May [June [July [Aug [Sept. [Oct [Nov. [Dec "Temp. °C 236 [250 [277 [283 [302 [303 |304|303 [300 [303 [2ss) [Paz Rainfat (nem) [ios [143 | — | — [— [23 Jos [24 [33 [or «iia fase (@) Calculate the annual range of temperature. ‘Ans. Maximum temperature- Minimum temperature 304 ~ 23.6 68 °C (0) What is the armuat rainfall? ‘Ans Annuel rainfall is sum of rainfall of all months~ $0.8 em. (©) On which coast is the station located? ‘Ans. It is located om the south eastern coast of India, (Coromandal coast) Question 5 (0) Differentiate between altavial and red soi 2 Alluvial soil Red soil 1 [itis ex situ soil It is in sim soil 2 | Deltaic alluvial soil oF the South Indian River is darker| It is red in color while those of Himalayan river yellowish: 3 fit is not acid Ttis acidic in nature, 4, [It occupies more place than laterite Soi. Tr occupies less place 5 [Iv classified as bhangat and Khadar soi Tr does not have such classification and is enerally formed by leaching, (ii) Name the followings (a) This soil is hardens ikea stone when dry: Ans. Laterite soil (0) This soit fad in the narth Indian plains Ans. Alluvial sol (©) This soi is classified into Khadar and bhangar Ans. Alluvial soil. (@) When heawy rainfall creates grooves and bed rock 19 erode the soi Aas. Gully erosion Pl (ii). Give geographical reasons for the follawing: (a) Alluvial soil ix ex site soit ‘Ams. Because it is not found where itis formed. (6) Laterite sois are generally infertile. ‘Aas, This soil lacks minerals ime, phosphate, manganese, nitrogen, humus and potash. Moreover it does not retain moisture ‘Gopal ICSE Geography Queston Bark with MTP jr Class 10(©) M15 difficult 10 plough black soit after two three rains Ans. Because this soil becomes sticky when mois. Go) What is Soil Conservation? Mention any evo measures taken to prevent erosion in Gange-Brakmapuira valley Ans, Soil conservation refers to the steps taken to protect the Soil flom erosion. It includes a process of maintaining soil fertility, preventing soil exhaustion, erosion, and improve seil eondition. ‘Steps taken to prevent soil erosion. (1) Afforestation and reforestation are cariod-out. 2) Over graring and deforestation are banned Question 6 (The Chipko movement was « non-violent agitation in 1973 that was aimed at protectil and.cOnservation of sees, but, perhaps, i 1s best remembered for the collective mobilisation of women for thé cause of preserving, forests, which also brought about « change in attitude regarding their own states in scien The original Chipko ‘andolan dates back to the 18th century and was started by Rajasthan’ Bishnol community. The incident has been etched in the anmale of history for the sacrifice of @ group of villagers, Who'led by a kady named Amrita Devi lad done their lives while protecting trex from being felled on the driers of the» King of Jodhpur. After this incident, the king, in a royal decree, banned cutting of trees in alt Bishnof villages. (a) The Chipko movement was a non-violent agitation aimed al’Proteesion dnd conservation of mees.name any ‘other such movements Ans, Yanmotsava and Social forestry. ¢ (6) What are the non-economic benefits of this movement? Ans, itis eeo-fiendly movernent which promotes love and seitivity for nature, I help in soil conservation, inereases precipitation, increases beauty of landscape ete. Gi) Name the forest which is found in the delta regions. Name two trees found here and state their uses. Ans. Mangrove’ Littoral forest. “Tres found here are Send It is used to ake bost, Keora: To make perfumes/incense stick et (ii) Give gengraphieat reasons forthe foliowi (a) Desert plams have reduced or no deaves. Ans. They grow in area of scanty rainfall to minimize the loss of water, they have reduced or no Iseves. (8) Forests must be planted om mountain slopes ‘Ans. Forest in mountain slopes play important role in controlling soil erosion and help in more percolation of water. (©) Tropical deciduous forests are commercially dificult 10 explot. Ans. These forests are yery dense and are not fourel in pure stand, This makes exploitation of ther difficult iv) State various les Of forests Ans. (1) Clinave Gonigol: Forest play important role in maintaining environmental balance Q) Procivctive function: We obtain gum, wood, honey and medicinsl plants. Large ruimber of people get their ‘employment due to these products (3) Protceiive fun crosion, floods, and global warming, ete, Question 7 (Menon v0 conditions necessary for the construction of tubewells ‘Ans. (I) Thote must be sufficit ground water 2) Soil must be soft for easy digging, 2) The land must be very ferile in order to recover the cost of installation of tubewell, ‘Goyal 1CSE Gocavaphs Question Bank wth MIP for Cass 10 7ai) Aas. Ans, (ii) Gv) Ans, Define (a) Roof top rainwater harvesting. Its a process of collecting rainwater on roof top and store it in tanks for future use. (©) tnandation canals. ‘The canals which are made by cutting the banks of rivers are called as inundation canals, Mention one advantage of sprinkler and two disadvantages of wells, Advantage: They are one of the best method of supplying water with litle or no wastage of water. Disadvantage: (1) Wells can supply water only to | or 2 hectares, (2) Many wells dry up in summer Mention three ways hy which you as an individual can reuse and conserve water (1) Kitchen waste water can be used for intigation (2) Wastewater from non-toilet fixtures such as showers, basins and taps from d6mestic houschold can be used for washing floor, (3) Water from tanks ean be used for watering potted plants, vegetuble plirseries or lawn gardens Question 8 a Ans, Aas, ai) Ans. (i) Ans. ww) Ans. Haban comes to Guwahati with his father jrom a remote villdge. He sees people getting into strange house like objects which move along the rvad. He avo sees a “kitchen” dfugging a nunber of house along with it. He is amazed and asked his father “Why don’ our houses move lke dhe one we saw in Guvahati, Ba?” Ba replies, “These are not houses, they are buses and trains. Unlike,owr houses these are not made of bricks and stones, ‘metal like iron and alluminiun are used in making these. They do not move on their own. They are driven by’ ‘an engine which needs enorgy 10 work.” SOURCE( NCERT book) (a) What és the rote of minerais in development? Minerals belp in incustrial and economic evelopment of a country. Energy minerals provide necessary energy for domestic and industrial sectors. @) Name the minerals used nt the manufacture of a lament light bulb ‘Tungsten to make filament, silicon limestone, sodium carbonate ete needed to make glass, copper or aluminium to make points to supply electricity, miea to make insulating material of the bulb. Name two states where manganese i found in India. Mention one tse of it Odisha, Karnataka and Machya Pradesh, Use: It is used t0"make in electrical industry to make dry batteries, Mention to aidviimages of wsing biogas over petroleum Name an area-where abundant wind energy Is harnessed. (1)Biogas produces less smoke than petroleum on burning. 2) Biogas is renewable, (3) "Abundant wind energy is available in Karnataka and Tamil Neda, What are ihe advantages of using solar energy? (1) tis renewable, (2) It does not produce smoke and thus it is eco-friendly (3) ts can be used in remote area like mountains, forests, ete, (4) Iti sustainable 78 Goyal [ESE Geography Question Bank with MTP for Css 10Question 9 (i) Mention any wo problems of Indian agriculwure ‘Ams. (1) Small and fragmented land holdings which does not allow the use of modem tools and implements Q) Traditional upbeinging: Most of the Indian farmers do nat like Changes. Hence, most of the Indian farmers practise Subsidence farming, Due to nonuse of modern techniques, the overall production remains low. (3) Ignorance of farmers, use of cow dung as fuel instead of manure, costly chemical ferilizers and inability ‘of farmers to use them are some of the ather major problems. Gi) Differentiate between Kharif season and Rabi season ‘Kharif season Rabi season TI's a mainy season in which crops are sown in] I'S @ winter season in which crops are Sown In June/July and harvested in October/November, | November and harvested in Febrdary/Mareh, Ws the main egricultural season. 1s practised where irrigation fasiide® are available as very few places in Indiagets rain during winter. (i). Wah rpfrence to cx calvin answer the fling (G) Nene a sate tht pres the eget quant of te Ans. ‘Assam (©) Mention any two geographical condions necessary forts yh Ans. Reinfill: 150 t0 200 em Temperature: 15 co 30°C Soils Alluvial soi. Rich Loom with ison. (©) Which i the best meth for its edivation? Ans. Dibiing G9) @ Mention ro reasons why sugarcane cutiaign Ye gaining importance in Peninsular India Ams. (1) In South infin climatic canions ar il with black soil whic is file ard moisture restive @) Better methods, manures and fei etSalable re and crop prikiton is casly sold to sugar industries which are located near the farms adit redaces loss oF scose (©) Stare one problem of sugarcane ghower of iar ‘Ans, Mills ae located away ffom th farms which results into increased transport cosdecreased sucrose content. Question 10 (i) @) Explain the terns Cottage Industry. ‘Ans. The indusiries which are'Tin at the house of the owner where the family members can also help are termed as cottoae industries: (). Joint Sector Indisiry ‘Ans. IndustrieS owned and managed by government and private people together are called as Joint Sector Industries, i) Bangatore Wy termes as Silicon Valley of Inia, Explain, ‘Ams. ({) Bangalore is the chief centre for Software as well as Hardwore technology. {Q)_ Ibis the hub of many national and international companies like Apple India Pvt Ltel, Dell International Services India Pt Lid (Dell), Hewlett-Packard India Sales Pvt Ltd. Therefore, itis rightly called as Information & Technology capital of Indi ‘That is why Bangalore ig termed as Silicon Valley of India, Gil) From where Reurkela Stoel gets its supply of coal, water and power from? Ams. (1) Coal is obtained from Sharia (2) Water is from River Sankh ‘Gopal ICSE Govern Quon Bank wih NIP for Class TO 7@) Power is from Hirakud Power project, (i) (Differentiate between Synthetic fibre Natural fibre 1_ [0s obtained from petrochemicals, Is obtained fiom cotton, jute, wok, silk, ete, IS durable ané cheap, Is costlier and less durable than synthetic one. lis production does not fTuctuate as it does not [ts production fluctuates as it depends on agriculture. depend on agriculture. (b) The first publie sector steel plant in India. Ans. Bhilai Question 11 (i) State the advantage of North South East West Corridors NSEW) ‘Ans. (1) They have led to general improvement in area and reduction in vehicle opefating cost. (2) They have given the impetus to industialization, employment, reduced raver time and recuced fuel cost. (ii) State the importance of transport in overall development of a nation. (Any fW9 points) ‘Ans, (1) Itenables the transport of raw material to the industries and. thea finished products to the consumers. This helps in development of industries and the satisfaction oP the needs of the peopl. (2) Transport also noods movement of people, goods, end services, Example doctors, teachers, skilled labourers, scientists, ete G) It results into national integration (B) Daring calamities or wars, good transport will play an important role in reducing the damage. (ii) Mention two advamages of waterways and one'digadiantage of roaw ‘Ans, Advantage of Watermays 4 (1) Heavy and bulky material can be transported: 2) Cheapest mode of transport, (3) ‘They are eco-friendly as they-constime Less. ue! Disadyange of Roadways (1) Roadways cannot arty heayy and bulky material (2) Traffic jams, many toll tax, ete are other problems. G9) (a) Name the terminal stations of Golden quadrilateral ‘Ans. Mumbai, Delhi, Kelkata and Chennai (0) Name the largest and busiest airport in India, Ans, Indira Gunghi Intemational Airport, Delhi (QName the state where there is highest density of rational Highways: Ams. Mahauashirs, Question 12 (iy Name the four stages of primary treament of warer ‘Ans, Primary treatment for removal of gross impurities involves four stages: G) Sedimentation, (ii) coagulation or flocculation, (i) filtration, (iv) disinfection i) Mention one advantages of composting and one disadvantage of open dumping. 80 ‘Goyal ICSE Geography Question Bark with MTP jor Class 10Ans. Gi Ans, Ans. Ans. «wy Ans. Ans. Advantages: Itis an eco-fiiendly method where waste gets managed and we get manure to Disadvantage of open dumping: Spoilage of land scape. Give reasons for the following: (@) We should ban the use of plastics. 1 needs extremely large period to decompose. () Reeveling must be encouraged. (1) Recycling paper and wood saves trees and forests. We can plant new trees, but you can'treplice vingin rainforest or ancient woodlands once they're los (2) Its helpful in Protecting ecosystems and wildlife, (3) Recycling helps in lowering the waste weneration, (©) People's participation ts necessary in waste management. No government schemes will be really successful if people don’t participate in it, Recently in India many waste management schemes are launched and people's participation is necessary for their Sicoess. (a) What is Anacrobie composting? State its one advantage and one disadvantage. (1) 1% a composting in the absonce of exygen which is typically done in a-pit or a trench, 2) Anaerobic composting needs more time than serobie coniposting but this process produces biogas, (0) What do you mean by sanitary landfill? {A process in which organic material is allowed to decompose under controlled environment snd harmful material are separated scientifically. C= Gopal ¥ICSE Gonaraphs Oroston Rank wil NP for Clas To Wi