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

Define a mini steel plant.

State a reason why the Northern Rivers are more suitable for navigation than the Deccan rivers.

Mention two reasons why monsoon deciduous forests are commercially more valuable than the other types of forests.

How do forests have a favourable effect on the climate of the region?

How do forests act as a flood control measure?

Give one important use of the following types of trees:
i. Sundari
ii. Sandalwood
iii. Rosewood

Give three reasons for the conservation of water resources.

Name one integrated iron and steel plant in the private sector. Where does it obtain its iron and coal from?

Give a reason for each of the following:

Vishakhapatnam is a leading centre for shipbuilding.

Give a reason for each of the following:

Mini steel plants cause less pollution than integrated steel plants.

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 main reasons why water scarcity occurs in India.

Name two states where perennial canals are widely used.