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THE SHRI RAM SCHOOL (MOULSARI) PRACTISE PAPER 1 CLASS X GEOGRAPHY Time 2 hours MM: 80 Answers to this paper must be written on the paper provided separately. You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 min. 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. 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. The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ]. To be supplied with this paper: Survey of India Map Sheet No.45D/10 and 20cm of twine. Note:(i) In all Map Work, by a wise use of arrows to indicate positions of countries, cities and other insertions that you have made, you will be able to avoid overcrowding parts of the map. (ii) The map given at the end of the question paper must be fastened with your answer booklet. TSRS Aravali This Paper consists of 7 printed pages and 1 outline map Page 1 (iii) All sub-sections of each question must be answered in the correct order. (iv) All working including rough work, should be done on the same answer sheet as the rest of the answer. TSRS Aravali This Paper consists of 7 printed pages and 1 outline map Page 2 PART I (30 Marks) Attempt all the questions from this Part. Question 1 Study the extract of survey of India map, Sheet No. 45 D/10 and answer the following questions:(a) Give the four figure grid reference of the following [1] (i) Settlement Udwariya (ii) Dry Tank near Sirori (b) Give the six figure grid reference of the following [1] (i) DB near Sanwara (ii) Temple at Asawa (c) Give the meanings of the following (i) (black) in grid square 2519 (ii) [3] (red) in grid square 2218 (iii) Causeway in grid square 1820 (d) What is the compass direction of Gulabganj (1920) from Tokra (2221)? [1] (e) Measure the length of the canal in km and m. [2] (f) Why do the streams flowing in the southern half of the map not join the main river? [1] (g) What is the main occupation of the people living in the area shown in the map extract? [1] TSRS Aravali This Paper consists of 7 printed pages and 1 outline map Page 3 (h) What difference do you observe the relief of the north-west and southeast region of the map extract? [2] a. Give the drainage patterns of the following - (i) In grid square 2018 (ii) [1] In grid square 2125 (i) Name two physical features shown in grid square 2523. [1] (j) What is 4r in grid square 2222? [1] (k) Mention a grid square where one can find encroachment of farming over forest land. [1] (l) What do you infer about the climate of the region? [1] (m) What landform feature do you identify in six figure grid square reference 222243? [1] (n) Mention two features indicating the attempt to conserve water in the map area. Question 2 [2] [10] On the outline map of the Indian subcontinent provided to you, mark and label the following: (a) Mark and label IST [1] (b) Mark and label River Narmada [1] (c) Mark and label Karakoram Pass [1] (d) Mark and name Lake Chilka TSRS Aravali This Paper consists of 7 printed pages and 1 outline map [1] Page 4 (e) Mark and name the Aravali mountains [1] (f) Shade and name sparsely populated area in South India [1] (g) Mark with a dot and name Srinagar [1] (h) Mark with an arrow the direction of Arabian Sea branch of SW monsoons [1] (i) Shade and name a region of Black Soil [1] (j) Mark and name an important coalfield in West Bengal [1] PART II (50 marks) Attempt any FIVE questions from this Part. Question 3 (a) How are the sources of rainfall in the northwestern part of India different from the rainfall experienced in the coastal areas of Eastern India in winter? [2] (b) What is meant by rain-shadow area? Give an example and state the mountains which are responsible for the rain-shadow area. [2] (c) Explain why - [3] (i) Chennai has a lower annual range of temperature than Lucknow (ii) There is excessive cold in North India during the winter season (iii) The monsoon rain is unevenly distributed over India (d) Study the table given below and answer the questions that follow: [3] Ja Fe Ma Ap Ma Ju n b r r y n nX 15 18 24 29 37 41 Temp 2. 1.6 1.3 Jul Au Sep Oct No g De v c Statio 0.8 1.5 31 30 29 27 16 18 7.6 19. 18. 12 1.7 0.4 1.1 TSRS Aravali This Paper consists of 7 printed pages and 1 outline map Page 5 C 6 5 1 31 30 30 29 25 25 5.1 9.5 11. 12. 28. 34. 13. 3 4 1 5 6 Rain (cm) Statio nY 25 27 29 Temp 2. 0.7 0.7 C 31 34 8 1.5 4.5 33 Rain (cm) (i) Calculate the annual rainfall of Station X and Station Y. (ii) Name both the cities where the above temperature and rainfall conditions are likely to be found (iii) Justify your choice of the cities Question 4 (a) State the characteristics of fertile soil. [2] (b) What is desilication? Name the soil that is associated with this process. [2] (c) State three important soil conservation schemes practiced in India. [3] (d) Give reasons for the following: (i) Jowar is grown in Maharashtra (ii) Soil erosion is a pressing problem in India (iii) [3] Khadar is more fertile than Bhangar Question 5 TSRS Aravali This Paper consists of 7 printed pages and 1 outline map Page 6 (a) Distinguish between the following [2] (i) Vegetation and Forest (ii) Northern mountain forests and southern mountain forests (b) Describe the methods of protecting forests under the following heads [2] (i) Afforestation (ii) Increasing area under forest cover (c) In the context of littoral forests, answer the following [3] (i) Under what climatic conditions do these forests develop? (ii) What are the characteristic features of these forests? (iii) Name two important trees found in these forests and mention their economical value. (d) Name the following trees (i) [3] A hardwood tree where the wood is used for making beams, doors and window posts and railway sleepers (ii) Its wood is sued to make aromatic substances (iii) The bark and the roots have medicinal value and is used to cure skin infections and treating diabetes Question 6 (a) State two reasons why tanks are used for irrigation in the Deccan. [2] (b) Differentiate between furrow irrigation and drip irrigation. [2] (c) With reference to well irrigation, answer the following questions [3] TSRS Aravali This Paper consists of 7 printed pages and 1 outline map Page 7 (i) Why is well irrigation confined to alluvial plains? (ii) Name the states where well irrigation is practiced. (iii) State two advantages and two disadvantages of well irrigation. (d) Define the following terms [3] (i) Percolation Pit (ii) Recharge Pit (iii) Recharge Trench Question 7 (a) Name one place in each of the following states which has iron-ore deposits - [2] (i) Orissa (ii) Goa (iii) Jharkhand (iv) Chhatisgarh (b) Why is coal often used near its source of production whereas mineral oil is transported to great distances? [2] (c) Why is most of the manganese mined in India used in the country? Name two important manganese producing area in the southern part of the country. [3] (d) What are the drawbacks of coal mining in India? Name two raw materials derived from coal. [3] TSRS Aravali This Paper consists of 7 printed pages and 1 outline map Page 8 Question 8 (a) Why are Indian farmers shifting towards mixed farming in recent times? [2] (b) What are the advantages of crop rotation? Give an example of a combination of crop rotation. [2] (c) State the geographical requirements for growing jute. [3] (d) Explain why (i) Japanese method is the best method of rice cultivation (ii) Blending is important for tea (iii) [3] Sugarcane cultivation is becoming popular in South India Question 9 (a) State two main problems faced by cotton textile industry in India. [2] (b) State three remedial measures taken by the Government to revive jute industry in India. [2] (c) Give reasons for the following [3] (i) Punjab is the leading state in the manufacture of woolen goods (ii) Karnataka is famous for silk industry (iii) Small-scale industries are important in India (d) Distinguish between heavy and light industry. [2] TSRS Aravali This Paper consists of 7 printed pages and 1 outline map Page 9 Question 10 (a) Why are mini steel plants becoming popular? Name two mini steel plants in India. [3] (b) With reference to the integrated steel plant located in the Sundergarh district of Orissa, answer the following [3] (i) Name of the Plant (ii) Collaboration (iii) Nearest Iron-ore mine (iv) Nearest coal mine (v) Nearest manganese mine (vi) Nearest Port (c) What are the raw materials required for petrochemical industry? Why are petrochemicals becoming significant? [2] (d) What is the most important requirement for Heavy Engineering Industry in India?[2] Question 11 (a) Railways bind the economic and cultural life of a country Justify this statement. [2] (b) Differentiate between the following (i) Express Highways and International Highways (ii) Inland waterways and Coastal waterways (iii) [3] Broad gauge and Meter gauge TSRS Aravali This Paper consists of 7 printed pages and 1 outline map Page 10 (c) Explain briefly 3 Rs of waste management. [3] (d) What is the need for tertiary treatment of waste water? 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