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ICSE Class X Prelims 2025 : Geography (Smt. Sulochanadevi Singhania School, Thane)

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SMT. SULOCHANADEVI SINGHANIA SCHOOL, THANE SET-B Class Subject Exam Date Marks Time No. of sides 10 Geography PRELIMS 7/1/2025 80 2 hours 6 PART 1 (30 marks) (Attempt All Questions from this part) Question 1 Study the extract of Survey of India map G43S7 (Eastings: 21 to 31 and Northings:02 to 12) and answer the following: a) Give the six-figure grid of triangulated height 208 [1] b) Give the drainage pattern in grid square 2607. [1] c) Calculate the distance along the metalled road from Mahudi Nani to Rampura .[1] d) What is the occupation of people living around Panswala? [1] e) What is the meaning of the term sluice in 2502? [1] f) What is the meaning of 3r in 2403? [1] g) What is the blue patch in the southern part of the map? [1] h) Why are there so many covered tanks in the map area? [1] i) Mention the evidences to suggest that the north western part of the region depicted in the map receives scanty rainfall. [1] j) Calculate the area between the two lines of latitudes seen in the map. [1] Question 2 On the outline map of India provided mark, name and label the following: [10] a) A region in South India with dense population. b) Eastern Ghats c) Chennai d) River Gandhak e) Winds giving rainfall to Mumbai f) Latitude diving India into two halves g) Northern part of the eastern coastal plains h) A region of black soil i) Pass joining Sikkim and China j) Coal field in Jharkhand Question 3 Choose the correct option: [10] (i) The iron ore which is red in colour and is also known as Red Ore. a) Magnetite b) Haematite c) Limonite 1 d) Siderite (ii) Why are monsoon winds called periodic winds? a) b) c) d) They blow throughout the year They blow during a particular season in the year They blow once a year They blow in one direction (iii)Terrace farming is an ideal soil conservation method in hilly regions because: 1] It reduces the speed of running water and hence prevents soil erosion. 2] It allows water to move into the soil. a) b) c) d) Both 1 and 2 Only 1 Only 2 Neither 1 nor 2 (iv) Assertion(A) -Trees in the thorn forests remain short. Reason (R) - These trees do not receive ample sunlight. a) A is true but R is false b) R is the reason for A c) Both A and R are false d) Only R is true and A is false. (v) Read the two statements given below and select the correct option. S1: The state of Maharashtra is emerging as the largest sugar-producing state in India. S2: The black soil of Maharashtra is more fertile and well-drained. a) b) c) d) S1 is true but S2 is false. S2 is true but S1 is false. S2 is a contributing factor to S1. S1 and S2 are independent of each other. (vi) Which one is not an objective of rainwater harvesting? a) b) c) d) To use water at the time of water scarcity To recharge ground water To reduce water pollution To reduce surface runoff (vii) Assertion(A): Helicopters are extensively used for rescue operations during natural calamities. Reason(R): Helicopters can hover, land in tight spaces, and conduct vertical take-offs and landings. a) b) c) d) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. A is true, but R is false. Both A and R are incorrect. (viii) If you have to provide water to crops in regions with uneven terrain in India, which of the following irrigation methods will you use? a) Canals b) Drip c) Tank d) Tube wells 2 (ix) Which of the following statements is incorrect? a) b) c) d) Plastics are recycled by plastic manufacturers Plastic is a biodegradable substance Plastic cannot be broken down through physical and chemical processes Waste plastic material needs to be incinerated (x) Which of following is not a problem of Indian agriculture? a) b) c) d) Dependence on Monsoon Three cropping seasons Small and fragmented land holdings Use of traditional methods of farming PART II (50 marks) (Attempt any five Questions from this part) Question 4 (i) Differentiate between Southwest monsoons and Northeast monsoons. [2] (ii) Rohan who lives in Ooty went to visit his friend in Chennai in the month of May. He found a vast difference in the temperature of the two places. Give two reasons for the difference in the climate of the two places. [2] (iii) Give Reason for the following: [3] a) Hill stations in Southern India do not experience snowfall b) Andaman and Nicobar Islands receive rainfall even during November c) Malabar coast receives heavy rainfall (iv) Study the data and answer the following questions: [3] Month J F M A M J J A S O N D Temp. (0C) 19.7 24.9 30.9 35.8 32.5 30.7 31.9 28.8 25.6 20.9 14.2 9.5 1.7 2.4 2.8 4.6 8.6 11.4 11.8 13.6 12.5 18.8 13.8 Rf(cm) 15.6 a) Calculate the total annual rainfall. b) What is the annual range of temperature? c) Name the winds that bring rainfall to the above station during winter. Question 5 (i) Rajesh went on a vacation to Punjab. There he came across lush green fields and a variety of crops which were growing there. [2] a) What could be the reason for the presence of large agricultural land? b) State two characteristics of the type of soil found here. (ii) Mention one difference and one similarity between black and red soil. [2] (iii) Give Reason for the following: [3] a) Black soil does not require frequent irrigation b) Soil erosion can be prevented in the upper course of the river c) Dry farming is preferred in areas of red soil 3 (iv) Name the following: [3] a) Conservation measure to prevent erosion in arid regions b) Dead decaying organic matter in soil c) Process by which laterite soil is formed Question 6 (i)If you were a rich environmentalist owning a land adjacent to a rural area, in order to help the villagers as well as the environment what practice would you follow and state one objective of this practice? [2] (ii) Differentiate between tropical evergreen forests and tropical thorn forests. [2] (iii) Give reason for the following: [3] a) The trees in the tropical deciduous forests shed their leaves for about 6-8 weeks during March and April b) There is a gradual increase in forest cover in India in recent times c) Rainfall is an important factor that decides the type of vegetation in an area (iv) With reference to the picture answer the following: [3] a) Mention one way how these forests are ecologically important? b) Mention two ways by which the trees have adapted to their habitat? c) Why are these forests gradually depleting specially near the vicinity of coastal cities? Question 7 (i)a) Name the method of irrigation seen in the picture and state one benefit. [2] b) Name the method of irrigation and mention the condition needed to construct this method of irrigation. 4 (ii) Differentiate between conventional and non-conventional methods of irrigation. [2] (iii) Give Reason for the following: [3] a) Traditional means of irrigation are still important in most parts of India b) There is need for irrigation in the Thar desert of India c) The Northern plains of India are suitable for canal irrigation (iv) With respect to rainwater harvesting answer the following: [3] a) How does rainwater harvesting improve the quality of water? b) What is meant by recharging of ground water? c) Why does even a place like Cherrapunji require rain water harvesting? Question 8 (i)Name the following: [2] a) Most abundantly available coal in India b) An ore of copper (ii)There is ample potential of setting up biogas plants in India. The National Bioenergy Programme has been recommended by the concerned Ministry for implementation in two phases. The spread of biogas technology is a boon for Indian farmers with its direct and guaranteed benefits. [2] a) Mention two ways in which generation of biogas is a boon to Indian farmers. b) Why do you think generation of this gas can be achieved in rural areas? (iii) Give reason for the following: [3] a) Solar panels require less maintenance cost b) Petroleum has wide applications c) Manganese is indispensable for the steel industry (iv) Nuclear power is a key component of India s long-term strategy to reduce carbon emissions and achieve energy security. [3] a) Mention two advantages of using nuclear power. b) What advantage does a hydroelectric power plant have over a nuclear power plant? Question 9 (i)Despite a number of efforts being made for agricultural development, agricultural yield in India is still low in comparison to the developed countries of the world. Justify, with two reasons. [2] (ii) Mention the climatic conditions suitable for the cultivation of groundnut. Name the state which is the largest producer of groundnut. [2] (iii) Give reason for the following: [3] a) Drilling is the best method of sowing seeds b) Rice is polished before it is sold c) Wheat is not grown in Kerala (iv) With reference to sugarcane cultivation answer the following: [3] a) Name the method of propagation which saves the cost of cultivation. b) Name any one by- product of sugarcane. c) Why is there post harvesting deterioration in cane quality? Question 10 (i)Differentiate between cottage and village industry [2] (ii)Why is the cotton textile industry important for the Indian economy? Mention one problem faced by this industry. [2] 5 (iii) Give reason for the following: [3] a) Competition from artificial silk is the main problem faced by Indian silk industry b) The government of India is promoting and planning to set up more mini steel plants c) The handloom industry constitutes only a fraction of cotton textile industry. (iv)With reference to the oldest integrated Steel plant in the private sector answer the following: [3] a) Identify the steel plant and also mention its location. b) Name the two rivers that supply water to this plant. c) From where does this plant gets its coal? Question 11 (i)State one advantage of Railways and one disadvantage of Roadways. [2] (ii) Differentiate between the following based on the given parameters: [2] a) Broad gauge and Narrow gauge (distance between the two railway tracks) b) Rural roads and Expressways (Agency which constructs them) (iii) Give reason for the following: [3] a) Ganga is navigable from its mouth right up to Allahabad b) Railways are well developed in northern states of India c) The BRO performs a vital role in our country (iv) India has a long coastline of 5,560 kms, having access to the sea on three sides with 11 major ports and 168 minor ports. India lies in the geographical proximity to important shipping routes, which gives a natural advantage to the country s shipping. [3] a) What is the difference between a port and a harbour? b) State any two advantages of waterways? Question 12 (i) Over one million marine animals including mammals, turtles, fishes, sharks are killed every year due to debris in the oceans. [2] a) What is the reason for the death of many marine animals in many coastal areas? b) Suggest a solution to the above problem. (ii)What is global warming? State its environmental effects. [2] (iii)Give reason for the following: [3] a) Trees must be planted in the industrial areas. b) Chemical fertilizers must be replaced by organic manure c) Multipurpose dam projects cause environmental problems in the long run (iv)Explain the following terms: [3] a) Biomagnification b) Sanitary Landfill c) Composting 6

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