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ICSE Class X Prelims 2023 : Geography (J.S.S. International School (JSS IS), Dubai)

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~.), ~WI V"I V"I Grade: 10 Duration: 2 houts a...J..Lo JSS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, DUBAI Mock 2 Examination, 2022-2023 Max Marks: 80 Date: 09.12.2022 GEOGRAPHY H.C.G PAPER-2 PART I is compulsory. All questions from PART. I 01? to be attempted. A total offive questions aT? to be attemptedfrom PART - II: The intended marks far questions or parts of questions aT? 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. 45D /10 and answer the following questions: (1) Give the grid square reference of: (a) the village Bhatana (b) the causeway west of the village Dolpura (n) (a) Mention three methods by which the scale of the map is represented (b) What does the value 18 in the grid 0808 represent? (Iii) (a) What is the direction of the Sukli Nadi given in the map extract? (b} On which bank of the Sipu Nadi is the village Mitan situated? (2] (2] (2] (iv) (a) What are the main forms of irrigation found in the map area? (b) Name the village where people gather together every month and write the reason why they gather together? (2] (v) (a) Name two man made features in the grid square 0302. (b) Give the compass direction ofNimbara from Salotra. [2) Question 2 On the outline map of India provided: (a) Label the river Jhelum. (1) (b) Mark and label the largest coalfield in India. (1] (c) Mark and label the Karakoram Pass (1] (d) Locate and label the Vindhya Range (1 l Page 1 of7 (e) Mark and label the offshore oilfield. [l] (t) Draw, name and number the Standard Meridian. [1] (g) Mark with a dot and label the city located near riverine port. [1] (h) Mark and name the winds that bring rain to West Bengal in summer. [1] (1) Locate and label the largest river in south India. [1] 0) [1] Shade and label a region rich in alluvial soil. Question3 Choose the correct option: (I) These winds do not cause rain in the north but pick up moisture from the Bay of Bengal and cause rainfall in Tamil Nadu. [1) (a) North-East Monsoon (b) South- West Monsoon (c) Retreating Monsoon (d) Western disturbances (11") Which of the following soil is conducive for the cultivation of jute? [1] (a) Red soil (b) Alluvial soil (c) Laterite soil (d) Black soil (m") _ _ _ _ is the process of planning and maintaining forested areas for the [1] benefit and sustainability of ecology. (a) Deforestation (b) Afforestation (c) Forest conservation (d) Tanning _ _ _ _ _ refers to areas containing a wide variety of plant and animal species. [1] (iv) (a) Coastal regions (b) Peninsular regions (c) Bio-diverse regions (d) Deltaic regions (v) Well --,,irri=tion [1 l most promment 1n (a) Punjab, Haryana, UP, Bihar. is (b) Maharashtra, Karnataka , G uiarat, . T--:, amu N ad u. (c) Rajasthan, Gujarat MP and O nssa. (d) Meghalaya, Sikkim, Nagaland and Janunu Kashmir. Page 2 of7 r J This metal is a good conductor of electricity. (vi) (1] (a) Gold (b) Copper (c) Silver (d) Graphite This method is the scattering of seeds by the farmer in the field. (vii) [t] (a) Dibbling (b) Drilling (c) Broadcasting (d) Transplantation Visakhapatnam Steel plant gets its iron ore supply from (a) Bai!adila mines in Chhattisgarh. (viii; [t J (b) Noamundi mines ofSinghbhum. (c) Dalli- Rajhra range. (d) Sundergarh and Keonjhar district. The total length of the coastline of the Indian mainland is \IX) [1) (a) 6167.7 km (b) 7156.6 km (c) 7516.6 km (d) 7651.6 km (x) Which of the following waste disposal methods produce polluting gases? (a) Recycling [1] (b) Segregation (c) Incineration (d) Composting PART- II (50 Marks) (A.ttempt any jive q11estionsfrom this Part.) Question 4 (a) 'Rainfall in India is Orographic in nature.' Give an example with reference to the distribution of rainfall and the effect of relief on its distribution. {2] (b) What are Jet Streams? How do they influence the climate of India? [2) (c) Explain hot weather season under the following headings: (1) Duration (ii) Pressure conditions (iii) Winds [3] page 3of7 f ti (d) Study the data given and answer the ques ons !:an. Stations Temp. r c) Kolkata Rainfall (cm) Temp. Rainfall Mu Aor M2 Jun Jul 29.9 28.9 AW? Sep Oct 28.7 28.9 27.6 -23.4 19.7 0.4 22.0 27.1 30.1 30.4 5.1 13.4 33.1 12.7 3.4 25.3 2.8 33.4 t.2 29.0 2. 7 30.3 29.4 28.9 25.6 23.3 30.0 5.6 33.3 10.4 33.3 17.8 11.9 t.3 1.3 7.4 19.3 t.0 t.8 0.2 t.0 6.7 1.5 2.5 Kolkata. Name the wmd which gives raIDfall to station Calculate the annual rainfall experienced by both the stations. (cm) (i) (ii) Which station has the higher annual range of temperature and how much? (ill) Questions (i) Name two crops associated with black soil (a) (11) Define gully erosion. How is the Alluvial Soil found in the Ganga plain different from that found in the (b) [3) [2] [2] Godavari valley? (c) - 19.6 4.4 ( Oc) Delhi Feb that follow: (i) State any two methods to control soil erosion caused by running water. (d) (11) Distinguish between Inland alluvium and coastal alluvium. (3] How is Red Soil formed? State two reasons for the low productivity of red soil. [3] Question6 [2] (a) How does forest play a protective role and a productive role? (b) Write the characteristic differences between the deciduous forest and the mangrove forest. [2] (c) (i) State two differences between afforestation and deforestation. (Ii) Identify the tree that yields wood that is hard and scented and is usually found in high [3] altitudes. (d) Which type of vegetation is found in the north-western part of India? Write any two characteristics of that forest [3\ Q-..,._tic, n7 (a) "' ""'l>la (b) \XI . "'"" (~) l:t~ \\,n ~"" ._fly ""' <> facto % Y it . <lirr,., rs reqwr tl,.,_, ""' 0 ""neea ""flat a~" . 0 o-. ')h ~ ed for development of irrigation. between surface well and tube wells . [21 [2] ""rtal iroganon? Which is better amongst the two types of canals? [31 (d) Na.Ille the type of irrigation found in the Deccan plateau. State two advantages and [3] disadvantages of that irrigation. Questions [2) (a) Which is the best variety of coal and state one of its uses. [2] (b) State the uses of solar energy. (c) (i) What are energy minerals? [3] (ii) Name any four types of iron ore. (d) i. Which mineral is important in iron steel industry besides iron ore? ii. State one other use of that mineral [3] iii. Name the river across which Hirakud darn is constructed. Question 9 (2) (a) Describe the significance of Indian farming. (b) Which state is the leading producer of tea? Give any two geographical requirements for the growth of this crop. (2) (c) (i) State the importance of pulses in India. (ii') Define "Ratoon cropping". [3) (d) State any three differences between the sugarcane cultivation in South India and North India. [3) Question 10 (a) (i) What are mini steel plants? (ii) How are industries classified on the basis of on raw materials used? (2] (b) Mention the areas from where Rourkela steel plant gets iron ore and coal. [3) (c) Give reasons why cotton textile industries are concentrated in Mumbai? (3] [2) (d) What are petrochemicals? Name any two petrochemical products. Question 11 (a) Give two reasons as to why Airways are becoming a popular means of transport j/1 modctfl [2} India. 5 (b) ''Railway is an important means of transport compared to Aitw~Y " s wce support the statement. oflomr? 5 (c) Why is tranSport considered as the lifeline of a 11J1tion'port, e" (d) Compare and contrast between the road aDd pijJ JI'' page S of 1 cwo reasons to (2) (3) (3] Question 12 (a) What impact does waste accumulation has on the following: (i) Quality of air surrounding us (ii) Quality of water surrounding us [2] (b) Mention two ways in which decomposition of waste in open areas can affect human health. (c) (i) Why should waste be segregated before disposal? (ii) What do you mean by biodegradable waste? (e) (i) Define Biomagnification. (ii) Write any two benefits of recycling materials. -x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x- [2] [3] [3]

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