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ICSE Prelims 2015 : Geography (GEMS Modern Academy, Dubai)

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GEMS MODERN ACADEMY GEOGRAPHY MOCK EXAM H.C.G. Paper 2 Grade: 10 Date: 05.01.15 Time: 2 hours Max Marks: 80 (Two hours) 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. __________________________________________________________________ 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/7 and 20 cm 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 make, you will be able to avoid overcrowding parts of the map. ii. The extract of Survey of India Map Sheet No. 45D/7 must not be taken out of the examination hall. It must be handed over to the Supervising Examiner on the completion of the Paper. iii. The Map given at the end of this question paper must be fastened with your answer booklet. iv. All sub-sections of each question must be answered in the correct order. v. All working including rough work should be done on the same answer sheet as the rest of the answer. ______________________________________________________________________________ This paper consists of 5 printed pages and 1 outline map of India 1 PART I (30 Marks) Attempt all questions from this Part Question 1 Study the extract of the Survey of India Map sheet No. 45D/7 (Eastings 77 to 87 and Northings 82 to 92) and answer the following questions:(a) Give a six figure grid reference for the prominent surveyed tree in settlement Atal (on the bank of the Sipu River). [1] (b) Calculate the distance in kilometres As the crow flies between Sodapur (8089) and Meda (7988). [1] (c) Calculate the distance in kilometres along the cart track between Dantiwada (8582) and Chodungri (8286). [1] (d) Mention any two features seen in the map extract which indicate that the region has seasonal rainfall. [1] (e) Name the two different modes of transport used by people travelling between Nandotra(8282) and Chodungri(8286). [2] (f) Mention two occupations other than agriculture, of the people living In Atal. [2] (g) Comment on the difference in the types of natural vegetation seen on the left bank and right bank of the Sipu River. [2] (i) Give the meaning of the broken black lines in grid square 8288. Give one reason why this feature exists. [2] (j) Will there be intervisibility between Jegol(8590) and Velavas(8689)? Give a reason for your answer. [2] (k) What is meant by: i. 179 in 8187 ii. 3r in grid square 7991. iii. Black dotted line in the northwest corner of the map. [3] (l) Comment on the general slope of the land. Give reasons for your answer. [3] Question 2 On the outline map of India provided:(a) Mark and name River Betwa. (b) Mark and label the Malabar Coast. (c) Mark the direction of wind which gives rain fall over Cherrapunji. (d) Shade an area where Red soil is found extensively. (e) Mark with a dotted line and name the Tropic of Cancer. (f) Name and mark the Commercial capital of India. (g) Shade and name the Gulf of Mannar. (h) Mark and label the Satpura range. (i) Shade and mark the Himalayas. (j) The state which leads in oil production. 2 [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] PART II (50 Marks) Attempt any five questions from this Part. Question 3 (a) Mention two differences in the climatic conditions which prevail over Kerala and Uttar Pradesh in the month of June. (b) What is the direction of the summer monsoon? Why? (c) Give reasons for the following: i. The North East Monsoons bring almost no rain to most of India. ii. The mango showers are beneficial local winds. iii. Shimla is cooler than Delhi in Summer. (d) Study the climatic data of two cities of India provided below and answer the questions that follow: Month Jan Station A Temp C 12.0 Rain cm 0.1 Station B Temp C 24.4 Rain cm 0.2 Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep 22.6 26.3 29.2 29.7 27.5 25.1 24.5 0.1 0.5 1.5 2.7 11.4 16.7 9.0 [2] [2] [3] Oct Nov Dec 24.8 25.5 22.5 20.5 13.4 9.0 2.7 0.3 24.4 26.7 28.3 30.0 28.9 27.2 27.2 27.2 28.3 27.2 25.0 0.3 0.3 1.7 1.9 50.2 61.0 37.0 27.0 4.8 (i) Calculate the annual range of temperature of station B. (ii) What is the annual rainfall of station A? (iii) Presuming that both stations are located in West India, state giving a reason as to which of the two lies on the windward side of the Western Ghats. Question 4 (a) Give two main differences between alluvial and red soil. (b) Why is laterite soil unsuitable for cultivation? Name an area in India where laterite soil is found. (c) Mention two differences in the alluvial soil of the northern plains and the alluvial soil on the coastal plains of India. Name one crop that grows well in alluvial soil. (d) Name two important agents of erosion. For each, state one method of controlling the erosion caused. 3 1.4 0.3 [3] [2] [2] [3] [3] Question 5 (a) (i) Which type of vegetation is found in areas receiving an average rain fall of more than 200 cm? (ii) Give two reasons why it is difficult to exploit these forests. (b) Give two main features of tidal forests? (c) i. Name one region in India for each of the following: 1.Tidal Forests 2.Thorn and Scrub ii. Explain why thorn and scrub forests are found in the above mentioned region. (d) Mention three methods for the conservation and development of forests in India. Question 6 (a) Mention two disadvantages of tank irrigation. (b) Briefly explain two reasons for perennial canals being a popular form of irrigation. (c) Give two advantages and one disadvantage that tube wells have over Surface wells. (d) Mention any three water harvesting systems practiced in India. Question 7 (a) Name the two states with large deposits of manganese. Mention two uses of manganese. (b) Mention two industrial uses of lime stone. (c) i.Which is the largest petroleum producing state in India? ii Mention two important oil refineries in the coastal regions of India. (d) Name the mineral used in the manufacture of i. Cement ii. Aluminium iii. Synthetics Question 8 (a) Differentiate between subsistence farming and commercial farming. (b) Name two non-edible oilseeds grown in India. State one use of each. (c) i What are the two main crop seasons of India? Explain giving one example of each. ii Explain dibbling . (d) i Which state in India is the largest producer of coffee? ii State the climatic conditions that favour the cultivation of coffee. iii Mention one problem faced by the sugarcane cultivators in India. 4 [2] [2] [3] [3] [2] [2] [3] [3] [2] [2] [3] [3] [2] [2] [3] [3] Question 9 (a)Mention two reasons why the sugar industry has developed in Maharashtra. (b).Give two reasons for the importance of the silk industry in India. (c) Give three factors that favour the cotton industry in Kolkata. (d) (i) Which is the largest jute producing State in India? Name two centers of jute industry in that State. (ii) Name two jute products. [2] [2] [3] [3] Question 10 (a) Mention two reasons for the importance of the Electronic industry in India's development. [2] (b) What is a petrochemical industry? Mention two reasons why petrochemical products are replacing traditional raw materials. [2] (c) (i) Mention two characteristics of a mini steel plant. (ii) Where does the integrated steel plant at Jamshedpur get its iron ore and coal from [3] (d). Name the following: (i). A shipbuilding yard on the west coast of India. (ii). A centre where diesel locomotives are manufactured. (iii). The foreign collaborator of the iron and steel plant at Rourkela. [3] Question 11 (a) Give one disadvantage of air transport. Why is it still a popular means Of transportation in India? (b) i. Give two reasons why peninsular rivers are not ideal for navigation. ii. Name a port on the east coast of India. (c) (i) Name the two important inland waterways of India. (ii) What is the golden quadrilateral? Mention any two ways in which it will help in the economic development of the country. (d) What was the cause of the following: i. The Bhopal Tragedy ii. The Minamata Disease iii. The Chernobyl Disaster [2] [2] [3] [3] ______________________________________________________________________________ 5

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