Goa Board Class 10 Question Paper 2025 Geography & Economics

2025 III 08 0930 Marks E M CM
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Time : 3 Hours GEOGRAPHY AND ECONOMICS (E)
(For Children With Special Needs)
Subject Code

S 1 0 1 7

Total No. of Questions : 62 (Printed Pages : 20) Maximum Marks : 70

INSTRUCTIONS : (i) This question paper has 62 questions in all. All questions

are compulsory.

(ii) Marks are indicated against the question.

(iii) Question numbers 58, 59 and 60 are map questions.

(iv) There is no overall choice.

(v) In addition to these, separate instructions are given

wherever necessary.

Observe the picture given below and answer the following questions :

1. Identify the type of soil shown in the above picture. 1

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2. Name one crop grown in this type of soil. 1

3. What is conservation ? 1

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Match the causes of erosion of Column A, with the effects in Column B and write

the correct answer in Column C : 2
Column A Column B Column C

4. • Desertification 4. ....................................

Gully Erosion

5. • Deforestation 5. ....................................

Wind Erosion

• Bad lands and

Ravines
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Identify the type of resource given below based on its classification : 1

6.

Village well
7. State two reasons of resource depletion in India. 2

Match the animals of Column A, with the places of habitat in Column B, and write

the correct answer in Column C : 1+1

Column A Column B Column C

8. • Sariska Wildlife 8. ....................................
Sanctuary

Rhinoceros
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9. • Himalayan 9. ....................................
region

Tiger

• Kaziranga

National Park

Choose and write only the correct answer from the different alternatives given

below :

10. There is a great demand for the musk deer among poachers because of

its : 1

• Aromatic substances

• Skin

• Medicine

Observe the picture and answer the questions that follow :

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11. Why was the Bedthi campaign undertaken by the people ? 1

12. What is the primary function of the forest ? 1

13. Mention any two economic uses of forests. 2

Observe the picture and answer the questions that follow :

14. What are some causes of water scarcity ? 1

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15. State any two ways to harvest rainwater. 2

“The mantra for conservation is to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Recharge.”

16. How can industries conserve water ? 1

17. Mention one objective of the National Water Policy of 1987. 1

Give geographical terms for each of the following :

18. Shortage of potable water. 1

19. Large water reservoirs found in Maharashtra. 1

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Select the correct answer from the options given below :

20. Which of the following is a beverage crop ? 1

21. Which of the following tool is used in primitive subsistence farming ? 1

Observe the picture and answer the questions that follow :

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22. Mention the soil type required for the growth of maize. 1

23. Mention how Green Revolution has increased the production of wheat. 1

24. What is white revolution or operation flood ? 1

25. What has resulted in the drying of wells in the occupation of agriculture ? 1

Choose and write only the correct answer from the alternatives given below :

26. An example of a genetically modified crop is .................................... 1

• Jute

• Tomato

• Rice

27. A leguminous crop which restores soil fertility is ............................... 1

• Sugarcane

• Rubber

• Pulses

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Match the energy resources of Column A, with their uses in column B, and write
the correct answer in Column C : 1+1

Column A Column B Column C

28. Coal • Heat and lighting 28. ....................................

29. Solar energy • Thermal electricity 29. ....................................

• Heat collectors
Observe the picture and answer the questions that follow :

30. Name the largest wind farm in our country. 1

31. Mention any one use of copper. 1

32. What are the various sources of generating electricity ? 2

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Industries and agriculture, are the arms of any economy :

33. Which industry helps in the manufacture of gur and khandsari ? 1

34. What are some health problems caused in humans, due to noise pollution ? 1

35. What are the products obtained from jute textiles ? 1

36. Write any two measures taken by the industries to control environmental

degradation. 2

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Name the following :

37. The authority responsible for construction and maintenance of state

highways. 1

38. The first underground railway rapid transit system in the country. 1

Give a geographical term for each of the following :

39. The exchange of goods between two independent countries. 1

40. A system of carrying persons and goods from one place to another. 1

Communication is the prime need of man :

41. What are the two means of mass communication ? 1

42. How are navigational channels deepened in the port of Kolkata ? 1

43. What makes air transport a prestigious mode of transport ? 1

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Give an economic term for the following :

44. An account where a lump sum amount of money is deposited for a fixed

period of time. 1

Answer the following questions :

45. How can account holders carry out banking activities without visiting a bank

branch ? 1

46. Mention any one function of the Reserve Bank of India. 1

Give reasons for each of the following questions :

47. Why should farmers be trained in production and post-harvesting techniques ? 1

48. Why is seasonal unemployment seen among people ? 1

49. Why has the Government given importance to small and cottage industries ? 1

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Answer the following questions :

50. Mention any two objectives of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. 2

51. What is the function of the consumer court ? 1

52. Which natural lake in Goa, releases some form of gas from underneath ? 1

53. What peculiar feature is seen in the Awadhi practice of farming ? 1

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54. In which location are medium and large scale industries set up in Goa ? 1

55. Why has Goa developed an energy policy ? 1

56. Write two points on the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary. 2

57. What is the economical use of estuarine waters in the Khazan lands. 2

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Observe the map of India provided and answer the following questions :

58. Name the location of the nuclear power plant situated in the state of
Maharashtra. 1

59. Name the location of the technology park situated in Assam. 1

60. Name the location of the major seaport in the state of Gujarat. 1

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Observe the data provided on the colour of four wheelers sold by various dealers

in the given headquarters of Goa during the year 2022-23, and answer the

following questions :

Colour of vehicles Margao Panjim Mapusa

White 4,630 6,060 2,450

Grey 3,789 6,001 1,629

Red 200 25 2,156

61. Which headquarter sold most number of red colour vehicles ? 1

62. What is the difference in the number of grey coloured vehicles sold in

Margao and Mapusa ? 1

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