ICSE Class 10 Question Paper 2026 Geography (Thailand)

ICSE | Class 10

Geography
(Thailand)
Question Paper 2026

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GEOGRAPHY (THAILAND)

(H.G.T. PAPER – 2)

Maximum Marks: 80

Time allowed: Two hours

1. Answers to this Paper must be written on the answer sheet provided separately.

2. You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes.

3. This time is to be spent in reading the question paper.

4. The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.

5. Part I is compulsory. All questions from Part I are to be attempted.

6. A total of five questions are to be attempted from Part II.

7. The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].

Instruction for the Supervising Examiner

Kindly read aloud the Instructions given above to all the candidates present in the
Examination Hall.

This paper consists of 13 printed pages, 2 blank pages and 1 Outline Map of Thailand.
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PART I (30 Marks)

(Attempt all questions from this Part.)

Question 1

Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. [20]

(Do not copy the questions. Write the correct answers only.)

(i) Study the given map extract and answer the following questions:

1. What is the four-figure grid of settlement P?

(a) 7114

(b) 1471

(c) 7013

(d) 7312

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2. What is the conventional symbol in 7211?

(a) Forest

(b) Overhead tank

(c) Crop

(d) Survey tree

3. Name the dotted line connecting Settlement P and Q.

(a) Cart track

(b) Metalled Road

(c) Pack track

(d) Causeway

4. The conventional symbol in 7313 is __________.

(a) lake

(b) well

(c) stream

(d) tank

5. The pattern of Settlement Q in grid 7013 is described as __________.

(a) linear

(b) disappearing

(c) nucleated

(d) dispersed

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(ii) Study the map extract given below and answer the following questions:

1. The direction of settlement Y from X is __________.

(a) North-East

(b) North-West

(c) South-East

(d) South-West

2. The conventional symbol in grid square 8303 is _________.

(a) Police station

(b) Huts

(c) Post office

(d) Hospital

3. The contour interval is __________.

(a) 50 m

(b) 100 m

(c) 20 m

(d) 10 m

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(iii) Refer to the map extract given below and answer the following questions:

1. The pattern of Settlement B may be described as ___________.

(a) dispersed

(b) nucleated

(c) radial

(d) ribbon

2. The nature of the huts of Settlement A is ___________.

(a) temporary

(b) dispersed

(c) permanent

(d) secondary

(iv) The cold season in Thailand is affected by the ___________.

(a) South-West monsoons

(b) North-East monsoons

(c) South-East trade winds

(d) Prevailing winds

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(v) Which of the following soil is most suitable for sugarcane cultivation?

(a) Mountain soil

(b) Alluvial soil

(c) Laterite soil

(d) Sandy soil

(vi) Srinagarind Dam is on the __________ river.

(a) Khwae Yai

(b) Chao Phraya

(c) Mekong

(d) Ping

(vii) In Thailand, tin is used in ____________.

(a) paints

(b) bronze statues

(c) coke bottles

(d) batteries

(viii) One of the main problems of the Thai textile industry is ___________.

(a) shortage of labour

(b) obsolete machineries

(c) increasing labour cost

(d) less exports

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(ix) Which cash crop is widely grown in southern Thailand?

(a) Rubber

(b) Cotton

(c) Wheat

(d) Coffee

(x) Which of the following is NOT a waste management method?

(a) Recycling

(b) Composting

(c) Mining

(d) Landfilling

(xi) What is Songkran in Thailand?

(a) A festival

(b) A temple

(c) A type of food

(d) A beach

(xii) Thailand’s biggest island is __________.

(a) Nang Yuan

(b) Phuket

(c) Phi Phi

(d) Ko Wai

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(xiii) The __________ waste shown below cannot degrade naturally.

(a) plastic

(b) kitchen

(c) animal dung

(d) paper

Question 2
On the outline map of Thailand: [10]
(i) Mark and label the direction of the South-West monsoons.

(ii) Mark and label Daen Lao range.

(iii) Shade and name the South China Sea.

(iv) Mark with a dot and label Pattaya.

(v) Mark and label the Nan River.

(vi) Mark with a dot and label Udon Thani.

(vii) Mark and label the Central Plains.

(viii) Shade and label the densely populated areas.

(ix) Mark and label the Songkhla Lake.

(x) Mark and label with ‘C’ a region where coal is found.

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PART II (50 Marks)
(Attempt any five questions from this Part.)

Question 3
(i) When does Thailand receive most of its rainfall? Give a reason. [2]

(ii) Mention any two factors that affect the climate of Thailand. [2]

(iii) Give a reason for each of the following: [3]

(a) April to June are the hottest months in Thailand.

(b) Frequent thunderstorms are experienced in northern Thailand.

(c) Central and eastern parts of Thailand experience a long warm period.

(iv) Study the climate data of Bangkok and answer the questions below. [3]

Months Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Max.
Temp. 33 33 34 36 35 34 33 33 33 33 33 32
℃

Min.
Temp. 25 25 26 27 26 26 26 26 25 25 24 22
℃

(a) Name the month which experiences the highest temperature.

(b) What is the highest temperature that is experienced by Bangkok?

(c) Which month experiences the lowest temperature?

Question 4
(i) Why is the soil fertility low in areas with laterite soil? [2]

(ii) What are the major soil types found in Thailand? [2]

(iii) Give three reasons why alluvial soil is important for agriculture in Thailand. [3]

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(iv) Give reasons for each of the following: [3]

(a) Soil erosion is a concern in Thailand during the rainy season.

(b) Red soil is red in colour.

(c) Rubber grows well in laterite soil.

Question 5
(i) Mention any two characteristics of the Tropical Savanna forests. [2]

(ii) “Thailand is struggling with widespread deforestation.” Explain. [2]

(iii) Give an example of a tree found in the following forests: [3]

(a) Tropical Deciduous Monsoon

(b) Tropical Semi-Evergreen

(c) Savanna

(iv) Mention any three points why we need to conserve forests. [3]

Question 6
(i) What is ground water? Name one source of it. [2]

(ii) Give any two reasons why irrigation is necessary in Thailand. [2]

(iii) Name the river on which the Bhumibol Dam is built. Write any two benefits [3]
of the dam.

(iv) Give three reasons why Thailand’s solar power sector is important for a rapid [3]
growth.

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Question 7

(i) (a) Name any two major crops grown in Thailand. [2]

(b) What type of farming is practised in northern Thailand?

(ii) Mention two characteristic features of subsistence farming in Thailand. [2]

(iii) Study the picture below and answer the following questions. [3]

(a) Mention the climatic conditions of maize cultivation.

(b) Name any two regions where maize is cultivated.

(iv) Explain three challenges faced in agriculture in Thailand. [3]

Question 8

(i) What is the significance of the automobile industry in Thailand’s economy? [2]

(ii) Differentiate between agro-based industries and mineral-based industries. [2]

(iii) Why is the fishing industry important in Thailand? [3]

(iv) Mention any three problems faced by the textile industry of Thailand. [3]

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Question 9

(i) Mention any two advantages of roadways in Thailand. [2]

(ii) What are the problems faced by the railways? [2]

(iii) State any three advantages of airways. [3]

(iv) Name: [3]

(a) an international airport of Thailand

(b) an inland waterway of Thailand

(c) an expressway of Thailand

Question 10

(i) (a) Name one common method of waste disposal used in Thailand. [2]

(b) What is recycling?

(ii) (a) What is waste management? [2]

(b) Why is waste management important in Thailand?

(iii) Give reasons: [3]

(a) Proper waste segregation is necessary.

(b) Plastic waste is a serious problem in Thailand.

(c) People are encouraged to follow the 3Rs.

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(iv) Study the picture and answer the following question. [3]

Explain any three causes of waste problems in Thailand.

Question 11

(i) Why is cultural tourism becoming significant in Thailand? [2]

(ii) (a) What is the currency of Thailand? [2]

(b) Mention one traditional Thai food that attracts tourists.

(iii) Mention any three tourist attractions of Thailand. [3]

(iv) Give any three reasons why Chiang Mia is a popular tourist destination. [3]

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Question No. 2

Index No.……………………………………………. UID……………………………..
(This map, if used, must be fastened with all other answers)
Outline map of Thailand for Question 2.

ONLY FOR THE EXAMINER
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) (vii) (viii) (ix) (x) Total

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