Geography Official 2023-2024 (English Medium) ICSE Class 10 Question Paper Solution

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

1. 1. Give the six-figure grid reference for spot height .522.
   2. What is the pattern of settlement in the grid square 3591?
2. 1. Mention two man-made features seen in the grid square 3794.
   2. Mention two means of transport used by the people of Nani Bhatamal in the grid square 3691.
3. 1. Identify the landform marked by the contours in the grid square 3896.
   2. What is the pattern of drainage seen in the grid square 3697?
4. 1. What is the reason for the presence of causeway in the grid square 3695?
   2. What is the compass direction of Khara (4097) from Karja (3994)?

5. Calculate the area in kilometre square of the region to the south of 94 Northing.

On the outline map of India provided:

1. Mark and label the river Krishna.
2. Mark and label the Eastern Ghats.
3. Shade and label a densely populated area in the southern part of India.
4. Shade and label the Konkan coastal plain.
5. Mark with an arrow and label the direction of western disturbance.
6. Shade and label the Thar Desert.
7. Shade and label the Andaman Sea.
8. Mark and label the city Chennai.
9. Mark and name the highest peak of Himalayas in India.
10. Mark and label Mumbai High.

What causes snowfall in Kashmir during winter?

Tropical cyclone

Northeast Monsoon wind

Southwest Monsoon wind

Temperate cyclone

Which of the following helps in soil conservation?

Afforestation

Overgrazing

Mining

Shifting agriculture

Which means of irrigation can be developed with minimum expenditure?

Tube well

Canal

Well

Drip irrigation

Read the table and identify the pair that is correctly matched:

P

Q

R

S

Bauxite is the ore of ______.

Aluminium

Copper

Manganese

Iron

Identify the source of energy that leads to pollution:

Tidal energy

Wind energy

Natural gas

Geo-thermal energy

Which of the following is NOT a centre for the iron and steel industry?

Bhilai

Bengaluru

Rourkela

Vishakhapatnam

Which of the following farming method is used to grow tea on a large scale?

Subsistence farming

Plantation farming

Mixed farming

Shifting agriculture

Which of the following means of transport has best use during floods/earthquake?

Airways

Railways

Roadways

Waterways

Which of the following is a biodegradable waste?

Broken glass

Wastepaper

Polythene

Plastic bags

'Himalayas act as a climatic divide.' Justify the statement giving two reasons.

Differentiate between Southwest Monsoon and Retreating Monsoon. (Any two differences)

Give a geographical reason for the following:

Kolkata gets more rain than Delhi during rainy season.

Give a geographical reason for the following:

Though both are hill stations, Shimla experiences snowfall during the winters but Ooty does not.

Give a geographical reason for the following:

Winter monsoons bring less rain.

Study the climate data of Station X and answer the questions that follow:

1. Calculate the annual range of temperature of Station X.
2. Name the rainiest month of the Station X.
3. Is the Station X located in coastal area or in the continental interior?

Why is Black soil found suitable for the production of cotton? (Any two points)

Give one difference between the following:

Alluvial soil of Uttarakhand and alluvial soil of West Bengal.

Give one difference between the following:

Transported soil and residual soil.

With reference to Laterite soil, answer the question that follows:

How is Laterite Soil formed?

With reference to Laterite soil, answer the question that follow:

How can Laterite soil be made productive?

With reference to Laterite soil, answer the question that follow:

Name one region where Laterite soil is found.

Mention any two causes of soil erosion in India.

Mention a soil conservation method suitable for hilly area.

How is tropical monsoon forest useful for the Indian economy? (Any two points)

Mention the climatic condition that leads to the development of tropical desert vegetation.

Give a reason to explain the following:

Mountains have varied vegetation.

Give a reason to explain the following:

Stilt like/aerial roots are a typical feature of littoral forest.

Give a reason to explain the following:

The tropical evergreen forests do not look bare at any time of the year.

How has the rising population of India resulted in the loss of forest cover? (Any one point)

Mention any two forest conservation methods that may be adopted to protect the forests.

Mention one advantage of using tank irrigation.

Mention one disadvantage of using tank irrigation.

What is the advantage of using Drip irrigation?

Why is Drip irrigation not practiced on a large scale in India?

Give one reason for the following:

Although expensive, yet, sprinkler irrigation is gaining popularity in recent times.

Give a reason to explain the following:

Tube well irrigation is used in Punjab.

Give a reason to explain the following:

North India has more area under canal irrigation. 

1. Name the water conservation practice shown in the above picture.
2. How does this system help to reduce floods?
3. Why is water conservation necessary? (Any two reasons)

Name any three varieties of coal produced in India.

Name the variety of coal widely used in Iron and Steel Industries of India.

Name the state that is the largest producer of iron ore in India.

Name any one mining area of Iron ore from the odisha state.

Mention two ways in which Hirakud dam has helped the people of Odisha?

Across which river is the Hirakud dam built?

Give reason for the following:

Geothermal energy is not popular in India.

Give reason for the following:

Solar energy is gaining popularity.

Give reason for the following:

Petroleum is considered a harmful source of energy.

Why is agriculture considered an important sector of Indian economy? (Any two points)

What is mixed farming?

Mention any one advantage of mixed farming.

Give one reason to explain the following:

West Bengal is a leading producer of jute.

Give one reason to explain the following:

Millets are fast becoming the popular food crops.

Give one reason to explain the following:

More than two ratoon crops are not advisable for sugarcane farmers.

With reference to tea cultivation, explain the term 'fine pluck.'

Name the Indian state that leads in coffee production.

Why is cotton grown as a Kharif crop in India?

Based on the ownership, what type of industry is Vishakhapatnam Steel Plant?

What is meant by cooperative sector industry?

Explain the following term:

Sericulture

Explain the following term:

Integrated steel plant.

Give one reason to explain the following:

Mini-steel plants help in conservation of coal.

Give one reason to explain the following:

Location of sugar industry is shifting to the southern part of India.

Give one reason to explain the following:

The electronic industry is growing at a fast rate.

State two conditions that favour the location of cotton textile industry in Ahmedabad.

State any one advantage of locating Iron and Steel industry at Rourkela.

Why is road transport an important means of transport in India? (Any two reasons)

Give a reason for the following:

Northern plain is best suited for the development of Railways.

Give a reason for the following:

Railways are managed completely by the Central Government.

Mention two advantages of Inland water transport.

Mention one disadvantage of Inland water transport.

Why has airway become more popular than other means of transport? (Any three reasons)

With reference to the picture below, answer the questions that follow:

1. Which waste management method is depicted here?
2. State one way in which this method may be implemented at our home.

Explain how waste accumulation can be harmful. (Any two points)

Explain how waste generated in the household sector may be made useful. (Give one example)

Explain how waste generated in the industry sector may be made useful. (Give one example)

Give two uses of composting.

Why are landfills set up far away from the city? (Any two reasons)