SSC (English Medium) 10th Standard - Maharashtra State Board Question Bank Solutions for Geography

Find the difference between the post-independence characteristics of India and Brazil.

The imperial power which ruled Brazil also ruled a part of India. Find out when that part of India achieved independence?

Write the names of the States/Regions in appropriate columns :

Bihar, Tocantins, Pernambuco, Alagoas, Eastern Maharastra, Western part of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Rio Grande Do Norte, Paraiba, Western Ghats, Eastern Himalayas, Western Andhra Pradesh, Roraima, Amazonas, West Bengal, Roraima, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, Goa.

State whether right or wrong. Rewrite the wrong sentence.
The fact that Brazil lies on the equator affects its climate in a big way.

State whether right or wrong. Rewrite the wrong sentence.

India and Brazil have the same seasons at the same time.

State whether right or wrong. Rewrite the wrong sentence. 

Brazil gets a lot of rainfall because of the southwest monsoon winds.

Give geographical reasons:

The northeastern part of the Brazilian Highlands receives very less rainfall.

Give geographical reasons:

Snowfall doesn’t always occur in Brazil.

Give geographical reasons.

Tropical cyclones occur rarely in Brazil.

Give geographical reason.

There is not much difference in the range of temperature in Manaus.

Discuss the factors affecting the climate of Brazil.

Study the graphs given in Fig and answer the following questions.

1. In which month is the highest temperature found in all four cities?
2. In which month does it rain the most in the given cities?
3.  When does Brazil have its rainy season?
4. Which city has the maximum range of temperature? How much is it?
5. What type of climate will be found in Rio De Janerio?

Considering the various factors affecting Brazil’s climate, complete the adjoin table.

Considering the various factors affecting Brazil’s climate, complete the adjoining table.

Considering the location, the extent of Brazil and India, look for the differences in the elements of climate like temperature and rainfall as per direction. Write a short note on it.

Identify the odd man out:

Forest type of Brazil-

Identify the odd man out.

With reference to fauna of Brazil

Differentiate between the forest types of Brazil and India.

What environmental issues are faced by Brazil and India?

Give geographical reason.

A wide variety of species of insects is found in Brazil.