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THE FIRST COMPARATIVE EXAMINATION 2020-21 Class X (ICSE) GEOGRAPHY H.C.G. 2 Time: Two hours Maximum marks: 80 Instructions: Answers to this paper must be written on the answer script provided separately. All subsections of each question must be answered in the correct serial order. You will NOT be allowed to write during the first fifteen minutes. This time is to be spent in reading the question paper. Please do not write anything on your question paper except your name and roll number. The intended marks for questions or parts of question are given in brackets. [ ] Do not copy the questions on your answer script but copy the correct question number In all map work, make wise use of arrows to avoid overcrowding of the map. The map given at the end of this question paper must be detached and after marking, must be fastened to your answer booklet after the cover page.. Attempt seven questions in all. Part I is compulsory. A total of six questions are to be attempted from Part II. PART I [20 marks] Question 1 On the outline map of India, mark and label the following: (a) The River Tapi (b) The River Kosi (c) The Palk Strait (d) Lake Wular (e) Shade the Chotanagpur Plateau (f) An area of Black soil (g) Chennai (h) Shade and label the Konkan coast (i) Shade and label the Thar desert (j) The Vindhya mountain (k) Shade and label a densely populated state (l) Mark with a dot and name Allahabad (m) The Karakoram range (n) The Tropic of Cancer (o) Shade and name the Gulf of Kutch (p) The River Satluj (q) Shade and label the Andaman sea (r) Mark and name the Nathu La Pass (s) Shade and label the Coromandel coast (t) The Garo hills. D 8 This paper consists of four printed pages and 1 outline map. [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] Turn over PART II [60 Marks] Attempt any six questions from this part. Question 2 (a) Name a transported soil in India .Explain how it is formed? (b) Define: (i) leaching (ii) soil texture (c) What is soil erosion? Mention any two causes of soil erosion in India. (d) Give a reason for each of the following: (i) Dry farming is preferred in areas with red soil. (ii) Wind erosion is a common agent of soil erosion in arid region. (iii) Khadar soil is preferred over bhangar soil. [2] [2] [1+2] [1] [1] [1] Question 3 (a) Give two reasons to explain as to why we need to conserve our forests resource? (b) State two main characteristics of littoral forests. (c) (i) Why do tropical evergreen forests appear green all the year round? (ii) Give two reasons why they are difficult to exploit. (d) (i) Name a state in India where thorn and scrub forest is found. (ii) Give two ways by which the trees that are found here have adapted to the climate. [2] Question 4 (a) Though there is plenty of rain in India during the rainy season, we still need irrigation. Give two reasons to support this statement. (b) What are the two advantages of rain water harvesting? (c) (i) Tank irrigation is more popular in the Deccan region. Give reasons. (ii) Name two traditional means of irrigation. [2] [2] [2] [1] (d) Give a reason for each of the following: (i) Well irrigation is confined to north India. (ii) Perennial canals are preferred over inundation canals. (iii) Tube wells are costly means of irrigation for some farmers. Question 5 (a) Give two ways in which road transport is useful for the people of India. (b) What is Golden Quadrilateral? How will it benefit India? (c) State one advantage of airways and two disadvantages of waterways. (d) Give reason for each of the following. (i) Northeastern part of India has low density of network of railways. (ii) India is ideal for oceanic waterways. (iii) North Indian rivers are ideal for the inland water transport. D 8 (2) [2] [2] [1] [2] [1] [1] [1] [1] [2] [2] [3] [1] [1] [1] Question 6 (a) What impact does the waste accumulation have on the following? (i) (ii) Quality of air around us Quality of water around us. [1] [1] (b) Mention two ways in which the decomposition of waste in open areas can affect human health. [2] (c) Define: (i) Segregation [1] (ii) Biomagnification (iii) Eutrophication (d) State three ways in which an individual can reduce environmental pollution. Question 7 (a) How is black soil formed? Name two cash crops grown in it. (b) Name the soil which: (i) cracks when dry (ii) is infertile and is used for building purposes. (c) (i) What is soil conservation? (ii) State a method of soil conservation in the: (1) arid and semi arid region (2) hilly area . [1] [1] [3] [2] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] (d) Give reason for the following: (i) (ii) (iii) Black soil is tilled before the first rain. Red soil is red in colour. Laterite soil is not fertile. [1] [1] [1] Question 8 (a) Name the following: (i) A state where tropical deciduous forests are found. [1] (ii) Two trees in the tropical evergreen forests. (b) Explain why the forest cover in India is shrinking. (c) Explain: [2] (i) Afforestation [1] (ii) Sunderbans [1] (iii) Natural vegetation. [1] (d) Give reason for each of the following: (i) Deforestation increases green house effect in the atmosphere. (ii) Forest increases the fertility of the soil. (iii) The trees are stunted with large patches of coarse grasses in Tropical desert forests. D 8 [1] (3) [1] [1] [1] Turn over Question 9 (a) What are the two ideal conditions for the drilling of tube wells? (b) State two drawbacks of conventional means of irrigation. (c) State one advantage and two disadvantages of tank irrigation. (d) Give reason for each of the following: (i) Canals have proved to be a boon in Rajasthan. (ii) There is urgent need for water conservation in India. (iii) Sprinkler irrigation is practiced in arid regions. Question 10 (a) What is the importance of transport in the development of India? (b) What is the importance of ports for the Indian economy? (c) Mention one advantage and two disadvantages of railways. (d) Give a reason for each of the following: (i) A well-developed transport network is important for industrial growth. (ii) Air transport is still a popular means of transport. (iii) The Ganga is navigable from its mouth right up to Allahabad. Question 11 (a) Mention two ill effects of acid rain. (b) Give any two advantages of composting? (c) Give a reason for each of the following: (i) Trees must be planted in the industrial areas. (ii) Segregation of waste should be done before disposal (iii) Plastic and polythene products must be banned. (d) Give one example of each of the following using, reusing and recycling waste. (i) Reducing (ii) Reusing (iii) Recycling. 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