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VIBGYOR HIGH First Term Examination 2020-2021 GEOGRAPHY Grade : X Max. Marks : 80 Date : 14/09/2020 Time Allowed : 2 hours _________________________________________________________________________ INSTRUCTIONS: Answers to this paper must be written on the paper provided separately. You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes. This time is to be spent in reading the question paper. The time given at the head of this paper is the time allowed for writing the answers. The intended marks for the questions or parts of questions are given alongside the questions. Attempt seven questions in all. Part I is compulsory. All questions from Part I are to be attempted. A total of five questions are to be attempted from Part II. Map supplied with this paper must be fastened with the answer booklet. _________________________________________________________________________ Note: In all Map work, by a wise use of arrows to indicate positions of cities and other insertions that you make, you will be able to avoid overcrowding parts of the map. All sub-sections of each question must be answered in the correct order. _______________________________________________________________________ 1 Part I (30 Marks) (Attempt all the questions) Q.1 Study the survey map of India sheet No. 45D/10(2005) and answer the following questions: a) Give six figure grid reference of the following: i) Temple north of Pithapura. ii) Permanent hut in grid 1618. [2] b) Name the most important settlement and state the reason for the same. [2] c) Calculate the total area of the survey sheet provided to you. [2] d) Identify two types of roads shown on the map. [2] e) Bring out the difference in drainage pattern in grid 2118 and 2017. [2] f) List any two evidences to prove that the area receives seasonal rainfall. [2] g) What is the direction of Malgoan from Harmatiya and in which direction is h) i) j) Sipu Nadi flowing? [2] Write the meaning of the following: [2] i) 4r in grid 1519 ii) 20r in grid 1622 Explain the following terms: i) Causeway ii) Brackish i) Which is the universally accepted scale? ii) How it is represented on the map? [2] [2] Q.2 Mark and label the following on the given outline map of India: a) Mark and label River Brahmaputra. b) Mark and label Vindhya Range. c) Mark and label Delhi. d) Mark and label salt water lake. e) Shade a region of red soil in North-East India. f) Mark and label South-West Monsoon Winds. g) Mark and label River Godavari. [10] 2 h) Mark and label Gulf of Kutch. i) Mark and label Konkan Coast. j) Mark and label Karakoram Pass. PART II (50 Marks) (Attempt any five questions) Q.3 a) [2] Explain the terms: i) Burst of monsoon ii) October heat b) Mention any two characteristics of South-West Monsoon Season. [2] c) Give a reason for each of the following: [3] i) Malabar coast receives heavy rainfall in July while the Tamil Nadu coast is comparatively dry. d) ii) Delhi experiences higher annual range of temperature than Kolkata. iii) Central Maharashtra receives very little rainfall. [3] Study the climatic data given below and answer the questions that follow: Months Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Temp 23.1 24.2 26.5 30 31.4 32 33 32.2 30.5 29.7 27.2 27.4 15 12.3 0.3 0.1 1.3 4.5 6.1 10.2 10.5 20.7 15.6 19.5 C Rainfall Cm i) Calculate the annual range of temperature. ii) Calculate the total rainfall in monsoon season. iii) On which coast does the station lie? Give reason to justify your answer. Q.4 a) Give two points of difference between Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal branch of South-West Monsoon Winds. b) c) [2] Name the climate experienced in India. Give reason responsible for the climate named by you. [2] Give a reason for the following: [3] i) Even in summer, Shimla is cooler than Delhi. ii) Mangalore experiences more rainfall than Mysore. 3 iii) d) Thar is a desert. [3] Study the climatic data given below and answer the questions that follow: Months Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Temp 13.1 18.2 20.5 30 36.4 40 15 1.0 0.3 0.1 1.3 24.5 Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 43 37.2 30.5 20.7 21.2 12.4 26.1 20.2 12.5 0.7 17.5 C Rainfall 1.6 Cm i) Calculate the annual rainfall of the station. ii) Suggest the name of the station giving the reason for your answer. iii) Name the winds which bring winter rainfall. Q.5 a) What are the two most important factors that determine the type of soil found in any region? [2] b) Distinguish between Khadar Soil and Bhangar Soil. [2] c) Give three points of difference between Alluvial Soil and Black Soil. [3] d) Give a reason for the following: [3] i) Shelter belts reduce soil erosion in arid areas. ii) Alluvial soil is found in Northern Plains. Iii) Laterite soil is not suitable for cultivation of crops. Q.6 a) What is soil erosion? Mention two reasons for soil erosion. [2] b) Bring out the difference between Transported Soil and Residual Soil. [2] c) With reference to Red Soil answer the following questions: [3] d) i) State the main area where it is found. ii) Name two important crops grown in it. iii) Write most important characteristic of the soil. Give reason for the following: i) Humus increases fertility of the soil. ii) Deforestation is a main human cause for soil erosion. iii) Terrace Farming helps to control soil erosion. [3] 4 Q.7 a) i) Mention any two trees known for their medicinal value. ii) In which vegetation are the mentioned trees for a(i) found? [2] b) Write any two characteristics of Tropical Deciduous Forest. [2] c) Give a reason for the following: [3] d) i) Trees of evergreen forest exceed the height of 60 meters. ii) Nilgiri region is marked by the different belts of vegetation. iii) Afforestation is encouraged around the industrial regions. i) What is Agro-Forestry? ii) Write two objectives of Agro-Forestry. [3] Q.8 a) What is irrigation? How does it benefit Indian farmers? [2] b) Distinguish between: Inundation Canals and Perennial Canals. [2] c) Name the following: [3] i) Rainwater harvesting in western Himalayas. ii) Watershed management program started by Central Government. iii) Region where tank irrigation is popular. Mention two advantages and one disadvantage of well irrigation. [3] a) Name the three varieties of iron ore. Which is the best variety of it? [2] b) State two uses of copper. [2] c) Give a reason for the following: [3] d) Q.9 i) Aluminum is used for making air crafts. ii) Petroleum is called liquid gold . iii) Non-conventional sources of energy are preferred over conventional sources of energy. d) Write any one advantage of each of the following: i) Solar Power. ii) Coal as a source of energy. iii) Bio-gas. [3] 5 Q.10 a) Explain the terms: i) Ginning ii) Retting b) What advantages does South India have over the North India with reference to [2] sugarcane cultivation? [2] c) Write geographical conditions required for wheat cultivation. [3] d) Give reason: [3] i) Pulses are rotated with other crops. ii) Tea bushes are pruned at regular intervals. iii) Coffee is grown on the slopes of the hills in peninsular India. Q.11 a) State any two geographical features favourable for setting up an industry. [2] b) Mention two problems faced by the cotton industry. [2] c) Give a reason for the following: [3] d) i) Sugarcane has to be crushed within 24 hours of harvesting. ii) The supply of raw material to sugar factories is irregular. iii) Mumbai and Ahmadabad are important cotton manufacturing centres. [3] Name the following: i) Two by products of sugar industry. ii) Region emerged as a leading producer of sugar in India. iv) Manchester of India. . ***** 6 Name: ___________________________________Roll No. ________Grade/Div: X ______ Q.2 7
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