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

The vehicular traffic is a major problem in metro cities. Write two ways in which traffic congestion affects environment.

The vehicular traffic is a major problem in metro cities. Suggest three methods to reduce traffic on roads.

The city council is planning to address issues of traffic congestion in urban area. As a student representative, which strategy would you recommend for traffic management?

“Secondary Cities are the emerging engines in the rapid pace of urbanization.”

Write five steps that can be taken to develop Secondary Cities.

Remote sensing satellites are effective in environmental protection.

Give two reasons in support of your answer.

What is alternate technology?

State one benefit of alternate technology.

What is energy plantation?

List any four advantages of energy plantation.

Assertion (A): The satellite imagery is used for collecting data on environmental damage.

Reason (R): This data collection helps in marketing and selling of forest products.

Write any two contributions of private enterprises in city improvement.

Suggest five methods by which we can reduce the cutting of trees or combat deforestation.

A satellite city is a ______.

How can private enterprises help in improving cities?

State five features of plants that can be used for energy plantations.

Suggest five reasons why has the above technology become very prominent and beneficial.

What is overgrazing?

Give any four hazards of overgrazing.

On the outline map of India provided:

1. Shade and label Thar Desert.
2. Label the river Narmada.
3. Shade and name the Wular Lake.
4. Shade and label Kanara coast.
5. Mark and name Mount Kanchenjunga.
6. Shade and label a densely-populated region in India.
7. Shade and label a region with Red soil in India.
8. Mark with a dot and name Chennai.
9. Mark and label the Arabian Sea branch of S.W. Monsoon.
10. Mark with a dot and name Singhbhum.

Differentiate between Surface water and Groundwater.