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PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2019 GEOGRAPHY Grade : 10 Max. Marks : 80 Date : 13th January 2020 Time : 2 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. Answer all questions in Section A and any Five from Section B The intended marks for question or parts of the questions are given in brackets [ ] To be supplied with this paper: Survey of India Map Sheet No 45 D/7 T18 502 ______________________________________________________________________________ Note: i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. Do not write or mark on the topographical map. In all Map Work, by a wise use of arrows to indicate positions of countries, cities and other insertions that you made, you will be able to avoid overcrowding parts of the map. The map given at the beginning of this question paper must be fastened with your answer booklet. The extract of the Survey of India Map Sheet No 45 D/7 T18 502 must not be taken out of the examination hall. It must be handed over to the Supervising Examiner on the completion of the paper. All working, including rough work, should be done on the same sheet as the rest of the answer. All sub-sections of each question must be answered in correct order. This paper consists of 7 printed pages and one outline map. Page 1 of 8 SECTION A [30 MARKS] Attempt all question from this section QUESTION 1 [20 MARKS] Study the given map extract of the India, No 45 D/7 and answer the following questions: a. Why is the linear scale widely used? What is the statement scale of this map? [2] b. Give the six figure grid reading of the following: [2] (i) Spot height 399 south of northing 84. (ii) Prominent surveyed tree 181 located east of Juvol. c. Name any two perennial sources of water in the area represented. [2] d. What is the drainage pattern in the following grids? [2] (i) 9284 (ii) 9489 e. What do you understand by the following : (i) Black irregular lines in grid 9584. (ii) Annual fair (Feb) in grid 9188 [2] f. What inference can be drawn about the occupation of the people of Juvol? Justify your answer with a suitable reason. [2] g. Is the tank in 9586 natural? Give a reason for your answer. [2] h. Measure the distance for the following : [2] (i) Direct distance between Spot height 522 (9284) and triangulated height 268 (9483). (ii) Indirect distance between Arniwada (9481) to Juvol (9282) along the cart track. i. Differentiate between the brown broken circle in 9584 and the brown circular lines in 9585. [2] j. What is the general slope of the land? Give a reason to support your answer. Page 2 of 8 [2] QUESTION 2 [10 MARKS] On the outline map of India provided, mark and label the following: (a) Shade and label the Ganga plains [1] (b) Label the river Tungabhadra [1] (c) Mark and label Nathu- La pass [1] (d) Mark and label largest oil field of India. [1] (e) Mark and label Kolkata. [1] (f) Mark and label the Bay of Bengal. [1] (g) Mark and name the important meridian that passes through Allahabad district. [1] (h) Shade and label a region with sparce population density in western India. [1] (i) Mark and label the Jaintia hills. [1] (j) Mark and shade an area of Black soil in India. [1] Page 3 of 8 SECTION B [50 MARKS] Attempt any FIVE question from this section QUESTION 3 [10 MARKS] (a) Name the months of retreating Monsoons. Explain how these winds are different from the NorthEast Trades. [2] (b) Give reasons for the following statements: [2] (i) Punjab gets rain in winter. (ii) Rainfall decreases as one travels up the Ganges Valley. (c) Describe the main characteristics of rainfall in India. [3] (d) Study the appended table that shows the mean monthly temperature and rainfall of a town in Southern India and answer the questions that follows: J F M A M [3] J J A S O N D Temp (0o C) 24.4 25.5 27.5 30.3 30.05 32.5 30.8 30.3 30.0 28.05 25.08 24.7 Rain (cms) 3.6 0.7 1.5 9.1 11.9 12.0 1.0 0.3 4.9 (i) What is the annual range of temperature? (ii) From which monsoon does the town get its main rainfall. (iii) What is the total rainfall? QUESTION 4 30.5 35.5 13.9 [10 MARKS] (a) What do you understand by sheet and gully erosion? [2] (b) What type of alluvial soil do you find in the Upper Ganga Valley? Mention one of it s characteristics. [2] (c) Distinguish between Black and red soils of India. [3] (d) Give reason for the following statements: [3] (i) Alluvial soil can hold moisture and is very fertile. (ii) Black soil needs to be tilled after the first rain. (iii) The percentage of organic matter in desert soil is very low. Page 4 of 8 QUESTION 5 [10 MARKS] (a) Mention two main characteristics of Tropical Rain Forests. [2] (b) Name one region in India for each of the following: [2] (i) Tidal forests (ii) Thorn and scrub (i) In what type of climatic conditions do desert and semi desert vegetation grow? [2] (ii) Name any two trees found in this vegetation type. [1] (c) (d) Why is conservation of forest necessary? State two conservation methods. QUESTION 6 [3] [10 MARKS] (a) Distinguish between perennial and inundation canals. [2] (b) What are the disadvantages of multipurpose river projects? [2] (c) What is rainwater harvesting? Name any two states where it is used to conserve water. [2+1=3] (d) What is a well ? Mention any two suitable conditions for the development of well irrigation.[3] QUESTION 7 [10 MARKS] (a) (i) Why is manganese an important raw material for iron and steel industry? [1] (ii) Name one iron-ore field in Jharkhand. [1] (i) Name the best quality of the iron ore types. [1] (ii) Name an important coalfield located in West Bengal. [1] (b) (c) Name an important renewable and conventional source of energy widely used in India. State any two important advantages of this source of energy. [3] (d) The future of energy production in India depends on exploitation of many viable and green energy sources . Name a source of energy that will dominate in the 21st Century and justify your statement. [3] Page 5 of 8 QUESTION 8 (a) [10 MARKS] Give two reasons why cultivation of jute is restricted mainly to the Ganga-Bramhaputra delta in Bengal. [2] (b) What is meant by plantation cultivation? Name one plantation crop that has gained popularity (c) in the state of Karnataka [2] Give reasons why agricultural production differs each year in India. [3] (d) What is zayed crop? Which crops are mainly grown under this? QUESTION 9 [3] [10 MARKS] (a) Name any two public sector integrated steel plants one set up in collaboration with Russia and one with Germany. [2] (b) Give one use of the following by products of the sugar industry: [2] Bagasse, press mud (c) Sugar industry in India is very large and second largest in the world. If it has to position itself to No.1, suggest a few measures that the industry must consider. [3] (d) How are mini steel plants different from the integrated steel plants? Give three points of difference. [3] QUESTION 10 [10 MARKS] (a) List any two advantages of airways over railways. [2] (b) Name two ship yards located on the east coast of India. [2] (c) (i) Give two reasons why peninsular rivers are not ideal for navigation. [2] (ii) Why is Chennai port not accessible for cruise liners and oil tankers during the months of October, November and December. [1] (d) Give reasons: [3] (i) North-Eastern states do not have good roads (ii) Air transport is relatively expensive (iii) Roadways are the most common mode of transport in hilly region. Page 6 of 8 QUESTION 11 [10 MARKS] (a) How does waste accumulation affect health? Give 2 examples (b) State two advantages of composting? (c) (i) Differentiate between Biodegradable and Non-Biodegradable waste. (ii) Sort the following waste into the following categories : Biodegradable, Hazardous, waste. (Used syringes, Cotton T-shirt, damaged cellphone, Car batteries) (d) (i) Waste segregation is important . Give a reason to support your answer. (ii) Why is nuclear waste harmful? (iii) Explain briefly how as a student, you can help in the reduction of waste generation. Page 7 of 8 [2] [2] [1] and E[2] [1] [1] [1] Page 8 of 8

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