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SACRED HEART SCHOOL PRE-BOARD-2019 SUB: GEOGRAPHY H.C.G-PAPER-2 CLASS-10 MAXIMUM MARKS-80 TIME- 2 HOURS General 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. Attempt all questions from Part I (Compulsory). A total of five questions are to be attempted from Part II PART I (30 MARKS) Attempt all questions from this part Question 1 Study the survey map extract and answer the following: (a) Give the six figure grid reference of: [2] i. Surveyed tree 167 ii. 592 (b) What do the following mean: [2] i. Brown dotted line in 9583 ii. Black vertical line (c) Calculate the distance along the cart track (in km) from Rampura to Ranavas. [2] (d) Calculate the area enclosed between 93-96 easting and 82-85 northings. [2] (e) i. Identify the landform in grid square 9782 [2] ii. what is the compass direction from Juvol to Karja (f) What is the difference in settlement pattern in the northern and southern section of the map extract? Give a reason for your answer. [2] (g) What type of climate is experienced in this area? Give a reason. [2] (h) On which bank of the river is Chekhla situated? Give a reason. [2] (i) What are the different means of transport shown in the map extract? Which is the most common means of transport used? [2] (j) What is the main occupation in the northern and southern section of the map extract? Give a reason. [2] Question 2 On the outline map of India provided: (a) Mark and name the Nilgiris. (b) Mark and name the standard meridian. (c) Shade and label the Malabar Coastal Plains. (d) Mark and name the river Gomti. (e) Shade and name the Andaman Sea. (f) Mark and name Allahabad. (g) Mark with a single arrow and name the winds that bring winter rain to north-west India. (h) Mark and name Digboi. (i) Mark an area with laterite soil below the Tropic of Cancer. (j) Mark and name the Karakoram Pass. [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] PART II (50 MARKS) Attempt any Five questions from this part Question 3 (a) Name the type of climate experienced in India. State two characteristics of this climate. (b) What is October Heat? How it is caused? (c) Give a reason for the following: i. Central Maharashtra receives little rain. ii. Jaipur has higher annual range of temperature than Kochi iii. There is no snowfall in the hilly areas of Southern India [2] [2] [3] (d) Study the climatic data given below and answer the following questions: Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Temp(0C) 24.5 25.7 27.7 20.4 30.0 32.5 31.0 30.2 Rain(cm) 4.6 1.8 1.3 1.8 3.8 4.5 8.7 11.3 i. Calculate the annual range of temperature. ii. Calculate the annual rainfall iii. Name the wind that brings rainfall for this station Sep 29.8 11.9 Oct 28.0 30.6 Nov 25.9 35.0 [3] Dec 24.7 13.9 Question 4 (a) What is soil? What are the main characteristics of fertile soil? [2] (b) How are Laterite soils formed? Why are they acidic in nature? [2] (c) Give a reason for the following: [3] i. Deccan plateau has black soil ii. Alluvial soil is agriculturally important. iii. Hilly areas are prone to soil erosion. (d) What is soil conservation? Mention the soil conservation scheme undertaken by the government of India.[3] Question 5 (a) In context to Tropical Evergreen Forest, answer the following questions: i. State the climatic conditions under which they thrive. ii. Why are they difficult to exploit? (b) Differentiate between agro forestry and social forestry. (c) Identify the trees: i. It is used for making railway sleepers. ii. It is used for handicrafts, incense. iii. It is used for making boats. (d) Why is it important to conserve forests? Question 6 (a) Without irrigation, development of agriculture is difficult in India. Justify the statement by giving two reasons. (b) Mention two factors essential for the development of tube-well irrigation. (c) Give a reason for the following: i. The Northern plain is suitable for canal irrigation. ii. Although expensive, sprinkler irrigation is gaining popularity. iii. Canal irrigation adds fertility to soil. (d) What is water shed management? Name the watershed development project that has been started by central government. Question 7 (a) What grade of iron-ore is mined in India? How is low grade iron-ore utilized? (b) India has tremendous potential for generating tidal energy. Give reasons. (c) With reference to Nuclear energy, answer the following: i. Name the raw materials used for this harnessing this energy. ii. What advantage does India have for exploitation of this energy? iii. Mention two disadvantag0es of this energy. (d) Which state is largest producer of copper? Mention two uses of it. Question 8 (a) Mention two important characteristics of plantation agriculture? (b) Compare the geographical requirements for rice and wheat. (c) Give a geographical reason for the following: i. Silver Oak and banana trees are grown on coffee plantation. ii. Clonal planting is the best method for tea propagation. iii. Tea is considered a labour intensive crop. (d) Mention two by-products of sugarcane and state one for each. [3] [2] [3] [2] [2] [2] [3] [3] [2] [2] [3] [3] [2] [3] [3] [2] Question 9 (a) Which industry has migrated towards south? Give two reasons for migration. (b) Name the iron and steel industry located in Chhattisgarh. From where does it get its supply of iron-ore, limestone, coal and power supply? (c) Which city is called the Electronics capital of India? Why? (d) Name the following: i. Lancashire of India. ii. Highest producer of Muga silk. [3] [3] [2] [2] Question 10 (a) Which is the principal mode of transport for freight and passengers? Mention any two problems of that means of transport. [3] (b) How do physiographic and economic factors influence the distribution pattern of Indian Railway? Explain with suitable example. [2] (c) Give a reason for the following: [3] i. It is expensive to construct railway and roadways in the Northern Plains. ii. Air transport is popular means of transport. iii. Importance of inland waterways is declining. (d) Northern rivers are more suitable for navigation than Deccan rivers. Give reasons. [2] Question 11 (a) What is waste? Mention two sources of waste. (b) Methane is an air pollutant that causes green-house effect. Mention two sources. (c) Give a reason for the following: i. Waste segregation is important. ii. Nuclear waste is harmful. iii. Open dumping causes adverse effect on public health. (d) Define the following: i. Biomagnification ii. Eutrophication iii. Landfill ****************************************************** [2] [2] [3] [3]
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