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NESNational ublic chool Mulund (W), Mumbai - 400 082. SECOND PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2024-25 Subject: Geography Date:23-12-24 Class: X Maximum Marks:80 Time:2 Hours Instructions Answers to this paper must be written on single line paper 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 Iis compulsory. Allquestions from Part I are to be attempted. Atotal of five questions are to be attempted from Part Il. The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [). Note: (Qin allMap Work, bya wise use of arows to indicate positions of countries, cities and other insertions that you make, you will be able to avoid overcrowding parts of the map. (i) The Map should be must be fastened with you answer booklet. ( i)All sub-sections of each question must be answered in the correct order. (JAllworking including rough work should be done on the same answer sheet as the rest of the answer. PART I(30 Marks) Attempt allquestions from this Part I Question 1 Study the extract of the Survey of India Map sheet No.G43S10 and answer the following wesero questions: ) (a) Give the six-figure gridreference for .323 in the eastern part of the map extract. (b)What are the white patches shown in the map extract? [2] (ii) Mohan goes on a bicycle from 55 northing to 65 northing in a straight line. If he moves at a speed of 10 kilometers per hour, how much time will he take to reach his [2] destination? (iii) (a) What is the compass direction of Hathal (5930) from Pamera (6233)? (b)What is the nature of streams seen in the map extract? [2) (iv) (a) Ramesh returned to his native place Pamera (6233) after a gap of ten years and was happy to see the development around his village. What according to you show that the area around his village has developed? (b)What is the black vertical line made between the easting 59 and 60? [2] (v) Mention two man made and two natural features in the grid square 5830. [2] Question 2 On the outline map of India provided: i)Shade and label Karakoram range. E5EREEEEEE ii) Mark and label River Jhelum iii)Mark and name the Th r Desert. iv)Mark and name the capital of Telangana V) Shade and namne the plateau rich in black soil. [1] yi)Mark and label (C) for coal in Jharia. vii) Mark and label freshwater lake. viii) Shade and name the Coastal Plain of Karnataka. ix) Shade and mark, where Black Soil is found in western India. xMark and label the River Brahmaputra Question 3 Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy the question, write the correct answers only.) [10] () Which of the following is the CORRECT set of water bodies from which the Southwest monsoon picks up moisture? (a) Arabian sea + Bay of Bengal + Indian Ocean (b) Indian Ocean + Andaman Sea + Arabian Sea (c) Bay of Bengal + Indian Ocean + Andaman Sea (d) Gulf of Mannar + Mediterranean Sea + Indian Ocean (ii) Feel andconsistency of soil is called of the soil. (a) Profile (b) Parent rock (e) Texture (a) Nature (ii) Teak and Shisham are the typical trees of which of the following natural vegetation belt? (a) Tropical Evergreen (b) Tropical Monsoon (c) Tropical Desert (d) Littoral forest (iv) Which of the following may be used for the recharging of underground water? (a) Planting of shelter belt (b) Gullies and ravines fc) Percolation pit (d) Commercial farming (v) Which type of coal is called an industrial coal? (a) Peat (b) Lignite (c) Bituminous () Anthracite (vi) Maharashtra is the leading producer of which of the following cash crop? (a) Jute (b) Cotton (c) Coffee (d) Tea (vii) Which crop is associated with Ratooning? (a) Sugarcane (b) Jute (c) Rice (d) Cotton (viii) Which steel plant amongst the folowing was set up with the collaboration with Germany? (a) Bhilai (b) Tata Steel (c) Vishakhapatnam (d) Rourkela (ix) Which is the busiest artificial port of India? (a) Goa (b) Mumbai (c) Chennai (a) Vishakhapatnam (x) What is the depletion of oxygen in a water body resulting from pollution called? (a) Decay of water (b) Eutrophication (c) Bio magnification (d) Greenhouse effect PART II (20 Marks) Attempt any five questions from this Part Question 4 i)) The southwest monsoon is late this year. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday, May 16, had predicted that the onset of southwest monsoon is delayed by four days. An agricultural economy, India is heavily reliant on the monsoon which brings 75 percent of its annual rainfall. -Indian Express (a) As astudent of Geography, what according to youmay be the reason for the delay of monsoon? (b)What is the usual time for the onset of summer monsoon in Kerala? (2] (ii)What is the source of winter rainfal in the following areas? (a) Punjab (b) Tamil Nadu [2] (iii) Give a reason for each of the following: before Uttar Pradesh. (a) West Bengal gets rainfallfrom summer monsoons much (b) Mawsynram is the rainiest place in the world (3] (c) Himalayas act as a climate divide May. iv)a) Name any two local winds which brings rainfall during Apriland b) Name two states in India frequently struck by tropical cyclones. c)Name the months in which cyclones originate in the Andaman Sea. QuestionS (i) Define the following terms: (a) Soil Fertility (b) Soilconservation (ii) With reference tosoil erosion inIndia answer th following questions. erosion in India. (a) State any two human activities that have led to soil erosion. (b) Mention any two agricultural techniques that can help to prevent soil (3] (2) (2] (ii) With reference to Red Soil, answer the following: (a) How is it formed? (b) Why is it good for Dry Farming? (31 (c) Name any twO areas where it is found. (iv)Give a reason for the following statements: (a) Black Soil has self-ploughing property. (b) Laterite Soil is not suitable for cultivation. (c) Alluvial soil is the most fertile soil. Question6 i) Why is there a great variety of natural ii) Where do the littoral forests occur 3] vegetation in India? mostly? natural ii) Describe the relationship between the iv) Describe three methods which can Question 7 vegetation and environment. help in the conservation of forests. India? (Two reasons) (i) Why is there a need for irrigation in Inundation Canals and Perennial Canals. (i ) Distinguish between wells are commonly used. (iii) Namne a state in India where tube answer. Give twO reasons to support your Rainwater Harvesting? (iv) (a) What is meant by harvesting practices followed in India. (b) Mention any two water [2] [2] [3] (3] (21 (2) [3] (3] Question 8 i)Distinguish between :(Any one point) a)conventional and non- conventional energy resources(Any one point) b) Gondwana and Tertiary coal fields. (based on the quality of coal) ii) Sun is the ultimate source of energy". [2] With respect to the above sentence answer the following questions: a)lndia has vast potetial to generate Sun's energy .Give reason b)Name two applications that make direct use of solar heat. [2] iii) Give reason: a)Biogas provides twin benefit to farmers. b) Wind farms are installed in the coastal regions. c)Petroleum is called as the liquid gold. iv) How is electricity generated from nuclear energy by the boiling water reactor method? Name two power plants in Tamil Nadu. [3] Question 9 a) Distinguish between Kharif crops and Rabi crops. b) Why is agriculture the most important occupation in India? (2] c) What conditions of temperature, rainfa<l and soil are needed for the successful cultivation for wheat in India? d) Give at least one important characteristic of each type of cotton. Question 10 a) What is an mineral based industry? Name a few of them. b) What are the main problems faced by sugar industry in India. c) TISCO has many advantages for its steel plant at Jamshedpur. Explain. d) What factors influence the cotton textile mills in India? (3] (3] (2] (21: [3] (3| Question 11 i) Mention two advantages of using waterways. (i)What is the importance of the Golden Quadrilateral? (ii) Mention three disadvantages of roadways. (iv)Give a reason for the following: (a) Railways are well developed in the northern states of India. (b) Sea transport has lost its popularity in recent times. (c) Helicopter services are crucial during emergencies. (2] [21 [3] [3] Question 12 () What is the impact for waste generation on the following? (a) Surface water (b) Landscape. (2) (i)Why is dumping considered a harmnful method of waste disposal? (Two points.) 12] (iii) A fire broke out at the Kochi city corporation-run waste treatment plant. Thick clouds of toxic smokeengulfed the city. The unsorted waste at the plant contained PVC and clinical waste, both of which on combustion are extremely harmful for the general health of people. Economic times (a) Which method of waste management would have helped in reducing health hazard in the above case? (b) What measures may be undertaken by individuals to r duce waste? (c) How can urban waste be made useful? (iv) Mention three ways to reuse waste that is generated at home. [3] (3]
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