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ICSE Prelims 2013 : Geography (St. Mary's School ICSE, Mazagaon, Mumbai)

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ST. MARY S SCHOOL (ICSE), Mazagaon, Mumbai 400010 Preliminary Examination Geography CLASS: X. January 09, 2013. TIME: 2Hrs. MARKS: 80 Attempt seven main questions in all. Part I is compulsory. Answer any five questions from Part II. All sub-questions under each question must be answered in the correct order. In Q 2, make a wise use of arrows and colours. All the labeling of map work must be done in BLOCK LETTERS only, using pen. Number the map work as given in the question paper. While shading a region, make an appropriate outline with pencil. Do not cross the markings with arrows or labeling. Use arrows to indicate the map markings wherever necessary. All arrows must point towards the markings. Do not answer extra questions. PART I (30 marks. Compulsory) I. II. Answer the following questions with reference to Survey map T11 502 (Eastings 02-13 & Northings 08-18). 1) What are the two most important modes of communication available at Revdar? 2) What is the most important occupation shown in the surveyed region? How is it depicted? 3) What is the direction of the flow of Sipu river? Apart from the contour heights, give another reason shown on the map to prove your answer. 4) What is form line ? Give the four figure grid reference of a form-line nearest to Mitan. 5) Give the six figure grid reference of the following a) An open oven where lime is made. b) Distance stone 18. 6) Name the following settlements a) The settlement where people are engaged in the extraction of minerals. b) The settlement which attracts many people every month. 7) What is the dominant drainage pattern in the following four figure grids a) 0709 b) 0816 8) Using the appropriate scale, measure the actual length of the metalled road in meters from the junction of the metalled roads at Karaunti to 050130. Show your working. 9) Are settlements Lilora and Thal inter-visible? Give a reason for your answer. 10) What is the difference in height between the highest triangulated height and the highest height of the contour line shown in the grid 0914? Show your calculation. 11) What is the direction of Warka from Nimbora? 12) Interpret the black shaded squares in 0609. [20] MARK WITH APPROPRIATE COLOUR AND LABEL THE FOLLOWING ON THE OUTLINE MAP OF INDIA Blue: Jhelum, Kosi and Palk Strait. Brown: Chota Nagpur Plateau, Western Ghats and Karakoram Pass. Black (Normal Pencil marking): Tropic of Cancer, Delhi and The oldest oil well of India Green: Malabar Coast. [10] [1] [1] [2] [2] [2] [2] [2] [2] [2] [2] [1] [1] PART II (50 marks. Answer any five Questions only) 1) Though both Mumbai and Pune receive most of their rainfall from the Arabian Sea Branch of South West Monsoon, Mumbai receives much more rain than Pune. Why? [2] 2) Thar desert has lowest atmospheric pressure in late summer (May). Why? [2] 3) Study the climate chart given below and answer the questions that follow Months Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec (A)Temp. (in C) 10.5 22.7 25.2 30 35 37 34 30 27 22.9 18.9 15.2 (A)Rain (in Cms.) -3 ---25 70 52.5 40 20 5.5 -(B)Temp. (in C) 2 10 18 21 30 32 33.5 30 22 10 7 4 (B)Rain (in Cms) 20 15 3 ---7 5.5 5 -23 25 a) Which winds bring most of the rainfall to place A and B respectively? Give reason for your answer. [2] b) What is the annual range of temperature at place A and B respectively? [2] c) Which of the two places is closer to the sea? Give a reason for your answer. [2] III. IV 1) What is the colour of the alluvial soil found on the eastern coastal plain? Why? 2) List any four factors that decide the rate (degree) of soil erosion. 3) Distinguish between Khadar soil and Bhangar soil (Three differences only). 4) Give one word for the following a) The process of soil formation. b) The process by which the nutrients in top soil get eroded or get percolated down to subsoil level due to heavy rain and alternating wet and dry weather periods. c) The uncultivable waste land formed by extensive gully erosion. [2] [2] [3] [3] V 1) Cite any two reasons why Tropical evergreen forests are difficult to exploit. 2) Explain these terms a) Van Mahotsav b) Afforestation. 3) List any three special characteristics of Littorals. 4) Suggest any three steps that can be taken to conserve our forest resources. [2] [2] [3] [3] VI 1) List any two disadvantages of open well irrigation. 2) List any four advantages (benefits) of rainwater harvesting. 3) What are the three main requirements for the popularity of tank irrigation? 4) Which states are associated with the following terms related to rainwater harvestinga) Dongs b) Kere c) Cheruva [2] [2] [3] [3] VII 1) Which mineral is called Liquid Gold ? Why? 2) Which is the largest coal mine in India? In which state is it located? 3) Give one reason each for the extensive use of aluminium in the following industries a) Aviation b) Electrical cables c) Utensils. 4) What is PCRA? Which state has the largest deposits of manganese? Name any two important manganese mining sites in this state. [2] [2] [3] [3] VIII 1) List any two special characteristics of intensive commercial farming. 2) What are the two types of groundnut plants cultivated in India? Which state is the largest producer of groundnut in India? 3) Explain the Ratoon method of sugarcane cultivation. 4) Which crop is associated with the following termsa) Ginning b) Fermentation c) Sluicing IX X XI 1) Classify the industries in to four broad categories on the basis of the source of their raw materials. 2) List any two important reasons to justify India s quest for rapid industrialization. 3) What is sericulture? What are the two broad categories of product? 4) What are the three most important by-products of sugar industry? List one use of each of them. [2] [2] [3] [3] [2] [2] [3] [3] 1) Where does the Bokaro Steel Plant procure its Iron ore and Limestone from? 2) What are the four general requirements for the development of heavy engineering industry in any region? 3) Give three reasons why there is greater encouragement to set up mini steel plants. 4) What do the following abbreviations stand for a) ITI b) HMT c) ISRO [2] 1) List any two advantages of Golden Quadrilateral. 2) What are the two advantages of dumping waste in sanitary landfills? 3) What are the three advantages of using compost? 4) Identify the ports a) The largest container port of India b) The oldest artificial port on the eastern coast c) The queen of the Arabian sea. [2] [2] [3] [2] [3] [3] [3]

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