CISCE Class 10 Geography Sample Paper, Download PDF

PART I (30 Marks)

(Attempt all questions from this Part.)

Question 1

Study the extract of the Survey of India Map sheet No. G43S7 and answer the following questions:

(i)

1. Give the six-figure grid reference for .201 in the eastern part of the map extract.
2. What are the brown patches in the northeast quarter of the map extract?

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(ii)

Mohan goes on a bicycle from 02 northing to 12 northing in a straight line. If he moves at a speed of 10 kilometers per hour, how much time will he take to reach his destination?

[2]

(iii)

1. What is the compass direction of Rampura (2709) to Kotda (3005)?
2. What is the nature of streams seen in the map extract?

[2]

(iv)

1. Ramesh returned to his native place Mahudi Moti (2404) after a gap of ten years and was happy to see the development around his village. What according to you show that the area around his village has developed?
2. What is the black vertical line made between the easting 25 and 26?

[2]

(v)

Mention two man made and two natural features in the grid square 2508.

[2]

Question 2

On the outline map of India provided:

(i)

Shade and label an alluvial soil area of India.

[1]

(ii)

Mark with a dot and name the city which lies on the banks of river Jhelum.

[1]

(iii)

Mark and name the highest peak of India.

[1]

(iv)

Shade and label Gulf of Kutch.

[1]

(v)

Mark with arrow and label N E Monsoon wind.

[1]

(vi)

Shade and label a densely populated area in South India.

[1]

(vii)

Mark and label Himalayas.

[1]

(viii)

Mark and label Brahmaputra.

[1]

(ix)

Mark and label Tropic of Cancer.

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(x)

Mark and label Malabar coast.

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Question 3

Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy the question, write the correct answers only.) [10]

i) Which of the following is the CORRECT set of water bodies from which the Southwest monsoon picks up moisture?

1. Arabian sea + Bay of Bengal + Indian Ocean
2. Indian Ocean + Andaman Sea + Arabian Sea
3. Bay of Bengal + Indian Ocean + Andaman Sea
4. Gulf of Mannar + Mediterranean Sea + Indian Ocean

ii) Feel and consistency of soil is called of the soil.

1. Profile
2. Parent rock
3. Texture
4. Nature

iii) Teak and Shisham are the typical trees of which of the following natural vegetation belt?

1. Tropical Evergreen
2. Tropical Monsoon
3. Tropical Desert
4. Littoral forest

iv) Which of the following may be used for the recharging of underground water?

1. Planting of shelter belt
2. Gullies and ravines
3. Percolation pit
4. Commercial farming

v) Which type of coal is called an industrial coal?

1. Peat
2. Lignite
3. Bituminous
4. Anthracite

vi) Maharashtra is the leading producer of which of the following cash crop?

1. Jute
2. Cotton
3. Coffee
4. Tea

vii) Which crop is associated with Ratooning?

1. Sugarcane
2. Jute
3. Rice
4. Cotton

viii) Which steel plant amongst the following was set up with the collaboration with Germany?

1. Bhilai
2. Tata Steel
3. Vishakhapatnam
4. Rourkela

ix) Which is the busiest artificial port of India?

1. Goa
2. Mumbai
3. Chennai
4. Vishakhapatnam

x) What is the depletion of oxygen in a water body resulting from pollution called?

1. Decay of water
2. Eutrophication
3. Bio magnification
4. Greenhouse effect

Month

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

July

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Temp (oC)

23.1

24.8

26.5

29.3

32

32.8

33.1

32.1

30.5

29.3

28.7

26.1

Rainfall (cm)

15.3

10.1

0.3

0.1

1.3

4.5

6.1

10.2

10.5

20.1

16.8

19.0

Question 5

(i)

Define the following terms:

1. Soil Fertility
2. Soil conservation

[2]

(ii)

With reference to soil erosion in India answer the following questions.

1. State any two human activities that have led to soil erosion in India.
2. Mention any two agricultural techniques that can help to prevent soil erosion.

[2]

(iii)

With reference to Red Soil, answer the following:

1. How is it formed?
2. Why is it good for Dry Farming?
3. Name any two areas where it is found.

[3]

(iv)

Give a reason for the following statements:

1. Black Soil has self-ploughing property.
2. Laterite Soil is not suitable for cultivation.
3. Alluvial soil is the most fertile soil.

[3]

Question 6

(i)

Mahesh went for an excursion with his friend and came across a marshy area with the trees that had stilt like roots.

1. Which natural vegetation belt did he come across?
2. Name one area in India where this kind of vegetation is found.

[2]

(ii)

1. Why is tropical deciduous forest commercially the most important forest belt of India?
2. Why are long and deep roots a typical characteristic of desert vegetation?

[2]

(iii)

Why is forest conservation the need of the hour? (Three points)

[3]

(iv)

1. Name a forest conservation method that involves the local community.
2. Which primitive system of agriculture had led to large scale destruction of forest in the past?
3. Name the process which involves planting two saplings for each tree that is felled.

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Question 7

(i)

Why is there a need for irrigation in India? (Two reasons)

[2]

(ii)

Distinguish between Inundation Canals and Perennial Canals.

[2]

(iii)

Name a state in India where tube wells are commonly used. Give two reasons to support your answer.

[3]

(iv)

1. What is meant by Rainwater Harvesting?
2. Mention any two water harvesting practices followed in India.

[3]

Question 8

(i)

1. Give any one use of Iron ore.
2. Name two Indian states where copper is found.

[2]

(ii)

With reference to Hirakud project answer the following:

1. On which river is it based?
2. Name an Indian state benefited by the project.

[2]

(iii)

1. Give two disadvantages of using Petroleum as a source of power.
2. Name an offshore oil field of India.

[3]

(iv)

1. Mention two advantages of wind energy.
2. What is the advantage of using nuclear power in place of conventional sources of energy?

[3]

Question 9

(i)

Mention two agricultural reforms done by the government for the betterment of

the agricultural sector.

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(ii)

1. Mention the climatic conditions found suitable for growing groundnut.
2. Name the state that is the leading producer of groundnut in India.

[2]

(iii)

With reference to cultivation of pulses answer the following:

1. Name a soil found suitable for the growth of pulses.
2. Name any two pulses grown in India.
3. Why is it a popular food crop of India?

[3]

(iv)

Rohan is a farmer. He asked his friend to help him get some labourers for ‘GINNING’.

1. Which crop do you think is grown by Rohan?
2. Mention any two climatic conditions suitable for this crop.

[3]

Question 10

(i)

Differentiate between large scale and small-scale industries.

[2]

(ii)

Give two ways in which the Electronic Industry is important for India.

[2]

(iii)

With reference to petrochemical industry answer the following:

1. Why is it becoming popular in recent times?
2. Why is it located close to oil refineries?
3. Name any two petrochemical products.

[3]

(iv)

1. Name the country that had helped in the establishment of Bhilai steel plant.
2. Why is the iron and steel industry called a basic or key industry?
3. Where is Tata Steel located?

[3]

Question 11

(i)

Mention two advantages of using waterways.

[2]

(ii)

What is the importance of the Golden Quadrilateral?

[2]

(iii)

Mention three disadvantages of roadways.

[3]

(iv)

Give a reason for the following:

1. Railways are well developed in the northern states of India.
2. Sea transport has lost its popularity in recent times.
3. Helicopter services are crucial during emergencies.

[3]

Question 12

(i)

What is the impact for waste generation on the following?

1. Surface water
2. Landscape.

[2]

(ii)

Why is dumping considered a harmful method of waste disposal? (Two points.)

[2]

(iii)

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 of which on combustion are extremely harmful for the general health of people.

— Economic times

1. Which method of waste management would have helped in reducing health hazard in the above case?
2. What measures may be undertaken by individuals to reduce waste?
3. How can urban waste be made useful?

[3]

(iv)

Mention three ways to reuse waste that is generated at home.

[3]

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