(English Medium) ICSE Class 10 - CISCE Important Questions for Geography

Name the natural vegetation largely found in the following regions:

The Deccan Plateau

Mention two main characteristics of Tropical Rain Forests.

Name the tree, the timber of which could be used for the following:

A soft and white timber used for making toys and matchboxes.

Name the tree, the timber of which could be used for the following:

A hard durable timber used for shipbuilding and furniture making.

Name the tree, the timber of which could be used for the following:

A sweet smelling timber which yields an oil, used for making handicrafts.

Name one region in India for each of the following:

Tidal forest

Name one region in India for each of the following:

Thorn and Scrub

Name one region in India for each of the following:

Explain why thorn and scrub forests are found in the above-mentioned regions.

Briefly explain two reasons for forests being an important natural resource.

Give two reasons to explain as to why we need to conserve our forest resource. 

 Mention two conditions required for the growth of Littoral Forest. 

State one characteristic feature of the forest found in the Nilgiri Hills

Give two reasons to explain as to why the Tropical Evergreen Forests are difficult to exploit for commercial purpose. 

 Name any two trees found in Tropical Evergreen forests . 

Briefly explain the following:

The trees in the Tropical Desert Forest have stunted growth.

There is a gradual increase in the forest cover in India in recent times. 

The trees in Monsoon Deciduous forests, shed their leaves for about 6-8 weeks during March and April. 

Which type of forest is found mostly in the coastal areas of India?

State two ways in which forests help in protecting the environment.

In which natural vegetation belt is Sundari tree found?