(English Medium) ICSE Class 10 - CISCE Important Questions

What is the source of winter rainfall in Tamil Nadu?

Laterite soil is not suitable for cultivation.

Mention any two causes of soil erosion in India.

Mention two characteristics of black soil.

With reference to soil erosion in India answer the following question:

Mention any two innovative agricultural techniques that can help to prevent soil erosion.

With reference to Red Soil, answer the following:

How is it formed?

With reference to Red Soil, answer the following:

Why is it good for dry farming?

Give a reason for the following statement:

Black Soil has self-ploughing property.

Teak: Tropical deciduous forest.

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

Which natural vegetation belt did he come across?

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

Name an area in India where this kind of vegetation is found.

Give three reasons why forest conservation is the need of the hour.

Name a forest conservation method that involves the local community.

Name the process which involves planting two saplings for each tree that is felled.

Give one geographical reason for each of the following:

Canal irrigation is more suitable in the Northern Plains.

Give one reason for the following:

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

Distinguish between Inundation Canals and Perennial Canals.

Name two Indian states where copper is found.

Explain two ways in which the cotton textile industry is important for India’s economy.

Give one reason to explain the following:

Indian silk products are becoming less popular in the international market.