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ICSE Class X Prelims 2026 : Geography (St. Xavier's Collegiate School (SXCS), Kolkata)

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Arupkumar Ghosh
St. Xavier's Institution (SXI), Panihati, Kolkata

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I ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGIATE SCHOOL, 30 MOTHER TERESA SARANI, KOLKATA-16 Date: 12/12/2025 REHEARSAL TEST Class: X Full Marks: 80 GEOGRAPHY Duration: 2 Hours is to be attempted questions five of total A attempted. be to are I Part from questions Part I is compulsory. All from Part II. The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets []. PART I (30 Marks) (Attempt all questions from this Part.) Question 1 Study the extract of the Survey of India Map sheet No. G43S7 and answer the following questions: [5x2=10] (i) (&ntion the six-figure grid reference of the Chhatri of Juvol settlement. Midentify the drainage pattern in the grid square 4 I95 k<6)dentify the landfonn marked by the contours in the grid square 3896 (ii) ~jtate one erosional and one depositional feature caused by wind. MHow do the local people benefit from the causeways seen in this region? (iii) .JIS}Calculate the distance in km along the cart track between Vadavas to Ratanpur. (iv) which direction will Snigdha be driving if she is going from Vadavas to Ka~ja? Mention two different modes of transport in the grid square 3691 (v) What is the pattern of settlement in the grid square 3591? entify the feature in the bed of river in the grid square 3892. I tion 2 e outline map oflndia provided: Shade a?~ label an area of laterite soil in north-east India. Mark With a dot and ~ame the capital of West Bengal. iii)/ Mark and name the highest peak of India. ~tv'y Mark and label the Aravallis. (::fl , Mark and label the most important meridian of India. ~ Mark and name the most important tributary of the river Ganga. (~ ,,, Mark and label a densely populated region in South India. Mark with a single arrow the direction of North-east Monsoons. ~ V Mark and label a region rich in Iron ore. Mark and label Lake Chilka. ~ Q lif7 ff \ [I] [I] [I] [l] [l] [I] [l] [I] [l] [I] Question 3 Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. ~o/not copy the question, write the correct answers only.) Which of the following regions in India is affected by the Western Disturbances which originate _y) over the Mediterranean Sea? (a) The Deccan Plateau (b) The Eastern Coastal Plains (c) The Northern Plains (d) The Western Ghats Identify the soil conservation method de icted in the ima ,e: / t-'age S of S (iv) (a) Strip cropping (b) Contour ploughing (c) Terrace farming ( d) Monoculture farming For which purpose are Sundari trees utilised? (a) Rearing shellac worms (b) Furniture, railway carriages and bridges. (c) Hard durable timber for construction purposes and boat making. (d) To manufacture health and beauty products. In certain parts of Deccan Plateau, a traditional rainwater harvesting technique is used to collect and store rainwater for agricultural arid drinking purposes. This technique involves creating small, earthen check dams to capture and store rainwater. What is this technique called? (a) Kere (b) Baolis (c) Zings ; (d) Surangam Which of the following is fonned when copper is alloyed with zinc? (a) Brass (b) Bronze (c) Stainless steel (d) White gold This fibre is naturally soft, breathable, and widely used in the textile industry. It is known for its durability and comfort, making it a popular choice for clothing and bed linens. Predominantly grown in Gujarat and Maharashtra. Which of the following fibre matches the given description? (a) Jute (b) Cotton (c) Silk (d) Rayon Which of the following types of farming is typically practiced in densely populated regions with small landholdings, aiming to produce enough food for the farmer's family? (a) Commercial farming (b) Extensive farming (c) Subsistence farming (d) Intensive farming Assertion (A) : Molasses is used in the alcohol industry for producing power alcohol . Reason (R) : Molasses is obtained through repeated crystallisation and centrifugation in sugar manufacture. (a) Both A and Rare true, and R is the correct explanation of A. (b) Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of the A. (c) A is true, but R is false. (d) A is false, but R is true. Which modern rail route still runs on ,narrow gauge in India? (a) Mumbai-Delhi (b) Kolkata-Chennai (c) Kalka-Shimla (d) Bangalore-Hyderabad Page 2 of 5 T What practice does the image illustrate to reduce the impact of e-wastc on the environment? (a) Zero waste (b) Green Procurement (c) Recycling (d) Source reduction PART II (50 Marks) (Attempt any jive questions from this Part.) Question 4 Cyclone Dana struck the eastern coast early on October 25, 2024 triggering torrential rain and highspeed winds uprooting trees and electric poles and causing significant damage to infrastructure and [2] crops in 14 districts of Odisha. - The Print (05/11/24) 3/,,What type of cyclone was Cyclone Dana? Y Why did Cyclone Dana form over the sea specifically in the month of October? [2] b--stat e briefly the impact of the Himalayas on the climate oflndia. [3] l ~)>'e geographical reasons for the following. l,. Kerala is the first state to receive the monsoon showers. Y, Chennai is wanner than Kolkata all year round. c. Prayagraj receives less rainfall than Mumbai. ~ ~ ~- --~ ---QJ. V.. tudy the climatic,~_ata given be!ow ap_~_!l.!1~~~ the_folls,win~ I , ;- Station 1 ,Jan ! Feb Mar , Apr i May ! Jun-;-f July Aug Sep Oct Nov : Dec / ; 26.5 i 27.3 28.7 J 30.1 : 33.2 / 32.7 31.5 ! 30.2 j 27.2 ' 28.5 ! 26.7 i 26.1 i A ! Y. J , o i L jjt ~_C)__;_ ---- r 1,' I 1 / !_____ ;___ --- I : A(Rain : 17.7 / 10.2 . 0.4 / 0.4 i 1.0 i 6.2 i i , -!- 8.5 1 , ! ---'- - - -,-- 8.2 : 8.9 . cmbalculate t~e annual rain~all ex~erience~ at the!statio~~Suggest a name for the station. Give ii reason for your answer. Name the coldest month. jjr. ! 10.6 , L-----, i 20.1 l 18.4 , -L __j_ _ _ _ /ii._,,,,,.-- Question 5 years. Y, Suresh, a farmer in Gujarat has been successfully cultivating cotton in his field for many [2] n. Ramlal on the other hand unsuccessfully tried to cultivate cotton in his field in Rajastha a. Which type of soil does Suresh have in his field? b. Why was Ramlal unsuccessful in his attempt? Name two important agents, of erosion. For each, state one method of controlling the erosion / [2] ca~sed. [3] . 3. W~!J refe~e~ce to Alluvial soil, answer the following _#/f ow 1s 1t formed? Y/Stat e the two types of alluvial soil. y. Name any two states in North India where it is found. [3] 4. C'~ a re~son ~or the f~llowing statements. 1 '/Latente sotl do~~J1ot contain humus. <11'." Black soil retains moisture. / . Red soil differs from place to place. Page 5 of 5 Question 6 I. Dhansukh stays in the foothills of the Himalayas and has been selling the wood of th e nearby forests :or meeting his daily needs. He has now been warned by the Forest depa~ment to fi nd a~ It ativc source of income or else he will be imprisoned for v)_olating the environmental laws ced in the area. [2] What kind of trees is Dhansukh cutting down for his income? b. How can this issue be resolved without affecting Dhansukh's livelihood? ow have the Tropical evergreen forests managed to survive man's greed for timber? What arc pneumatophores? Which forests have this feature? [2] rests can be saved'. Explain any three ways in which we can ensure that our future generations wi II be able to benefit from the existence of forests in the country. (3] / hame the practice of growing trees on farm land to produce saleable products like timber or c;)rarcoal. [3) tb~hich tree planting festival is celebrated in India during the month of July every year? . . Mention the term given for the indiscriminate cutting of trees for wood agriculture or grazing land. Qu~tion 7 ive any two reasons why tube wells are more popular in the Northern plains of India. GJYe two disadvantages of tank irrigation. 3. (a~ame a state in India where canal irrigation is prominently practised. )?)J.ame and explain the two types of canals. 4. What is meant by sprinkler irrigation? ~ntion any two advantages of this method. ~ [2) [2) (3] [3] Q tion 8 esearchers at (JIT) Delhi, led by Prof. Trilok Singh have made major advancement in solar cell echnology. Their groundbreaking work on Perovskite solar cells could revo1utionise the solar / energy industry by simplifying the production process and lowering costs. [2] (ptfps://www.indiatoday.in) ../4. ) y has solar energy not been popular in Indian households till date? what way is the above article significant to Indians? [2] eference to natural gas answer the following: me the largest source of natural gas in India. hy is it considered hazardous? [3] (/ ~ ve any one use of aluminium. <t~ame the best variety of iron. .ame two Jndian states where manganese is found. /.Y', a,.,.,fdentify the energy being harnessed in the above picture. [3) Mention the best places to harness this energy. . . ? c: How is this energy source better than the conventional sources human beings have been using . I{ Page 4 of 5 Question 9 l . 'The Indian farmer cannot maximise his agricultural yield due to several economic factors ' Mention any two of these factors troubling the Indian farmer. 2. (a) State one point of difference between intensive and extensive farming. (b) Name the state that is the leading producer of pulses in India. 3. With reference to cultivation of rice answer the following: a. Name the soil suitable for the growth of rice. b . Why is transplantation the best method to grow rice? c. Name two steps in processing rice after it is harvested. 4. Mr. Das, an estate owner has hired some labourers for 'PLUCKIN G'. a. Name the crop Mr. Das is cultivating in his estate. b . Mention any two climatic conditions suitable for this crop. Question 10 I. Mention two points of difference between Agro-based and Mineral-based industry. 2. Why has the sugar industry developed most prominently in Maharashtr a? 3. With reference to the electronic industry answer the following : a. State the reason for this industry becoming indispensable today. b . Name the two most important aspects of this industry in India. c. Which are the two main centres of producing televisions in India? 4. Give one reason to explain each of the following: a. Khadi industry is a cottage industry in India. b. Bagasse is not discarded as waste. c. Jamshedji Tata established TTSCO (Tata Steel) in Sakchi (now Jamshedpur ). Question 11 I. Mention two disadvantag es of Railways. 2. How is road transport helpful to all the other modes of transport and to the farmers? 3. Give one reason f(?r the following: a) The river Ganga is navigable from its mouth right upto Prayagraj . b) The rivers of Peninsular India are not ideal for navigation. c) Airways are quite useful during natural calamity. 4. Look at the image given below and answer the g~estions that follow: ~~--/ {' ' :---_..11- . [3] [2] [2] [3] [3] [2] [2] [3] [3] ! /'; J. Z j,.. -~- . , /~V\ II [2] [3] \ / \~ .-- ( _j [2] ----- I / ,.J)- \ ) ,J L -~ Identify this project undertaken by t a) NHAI. b) Give one importance of this project in terms of economic developmen t. c) Name another highway project that connects Srinagar, Kanyakuma ri, Porbandar and Silchar. Question 12 I . Waste Segregation is important. Give two reasons to support your answer. [2] 2. Give two advantages of Composting . (2] 3. a) Why Plastic and Polythene products must be banned? [1] b) Explain how eutrophicat ion affects aquatic life. [2] 4. a) What can an individual do to reuse waste at home? [l] b) Explain with the help of an example the recycle process as a part of waste managemen t. [l] c) Explain in your own words the Bengaluru method of Composting . [l] Page 5 of 5

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