(English Medium) ICSE Class 10 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions for Geography

Identify the tree as per its characteristics mentioned below:

It yields wood that is hard and scented and is usually found in high altitudes.

Identify the tree as per its characteristics mentioned below:

It is generally found in the deltaic region and is used to make boats.

Identify the tree as per its characteristics mentioned below:

The furniture made from this tree is generally the most expensive.

Mention the different sources of rain in Punjab and Tamil Nadu during the winter season.

Mention the geographical reasons for the following:

Patna receives heavier rain than Delhi.

Mention the geographical reason for the following:

Western Rajasthan receives no rain from the Arabian Sea branch of the South West Monsoon winds.

Mention the geographical reason for the following:

Mangalore is not cold even in the month of December.

Study the climate data given below and answer the questions that follow:

1) Calculate the annual temperature range.

2) What is the total annual rainfall?

3) Presuming that the station is located in India, give a reason for its location being on the east coast or west coast of India.

Name the natural vegetation largely found in the following regions:

The delta of the Ganga river.

Name the natural vegetation largely found in the following regions:

The windward side of the Western Ghats

Name the natural vegetation largely found in the following regions:

The Deccan Plateau

Give reasons for the following:

When the Malabar Coast is receiving heavy rainfall in July, the Tamil Nadu coast is comparatively dry.

Study the climate data given below and answer the questions that follow:

1. Calculate the annual rainfall experienced by the station.
2. Suggest the name of this station, giving a reason for your answer.
3. Name the season during which the rainfall is heaviest.

 Study the data of distribution of temperature and rain for Station X and answer the questions that follow : 

(i) Is Station X in the coastal area or in the interior of the country? 

(ii) Calculate the total annual rainfall for Station X. 

(iii) Name the wind that brings most of the rainfall to Station X. 

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. 

What are ‘Western Disturbances’?