ICSE Class 10 Question Paper 2024 Geography

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GEOGRAPHY
(H.C.G. PAPER – 2)

Maximum Marks: 80

Time allowed: Two hours

Answers to this paper must be written on the answer sheet 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.

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

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

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

To be supplied with this paper: Survey of India Map Sheet No. G43S7 and 20 cm of twine.
Note:

(i) In all map work, make wise use of arrows to avoid overcrowding of the map.

(ii) The extract of Survey of India Map Sheet No. G43S7 must not be taken out of the
examination hall. It must be handed over to the Supervising Examiner on completion of
the paper.

(iii) The map given at the end of this question paper must be detached, and after marking, must
be fastened to your answer booklet.

(iv) All sub-sections of the questions attempted must be answered in the correct serial order.

(v) All working including rough work should be done on the same answer sheet which is
used to answer the rest of the paper.

This paper consists of 10 printed pages and 1 outline map of India.
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PART I (30 Marks)

(Attempt all questions from this Part.)

Question 1
Study the extract of the Survey of India Map Sheet No. G43S7 and answer the
following questions:
(i) (a) Give the six-figure grid reference for spot height .522. [2]

(b) What is the pattern of settlement in the grid square 3591?

(ii) (a) Mention two man-made features seen in the grid square 3794. [2]

(b) Mention two means of transport used by the people of Nani Bhatamal in
the grid square 3691.

(iii) (a) Identify the landform marked by the contours in the grid square 3896. [2]

(b) What is the pattern of drainage seen in the grid square 3697?

(iv) (a) What is the reason for the presence of causeway in the grid square 3695? [2]

(b) What is the compass direction of Khara (4097) from Karja (3994)?

(v) Calculate the area in kilometre square of the region to the south of 94 Northing. [2]

Question 2

On the outline map of India provided:

(i) Mark and label the river Krishna. [1]

(ii) Mark and label the Eastern Ghats. [1]

(iii) Shade and label a densely populated area in the southern part of India. [1]

(iv) Shade and label the Konkan coastal plain. [1]

(v) Mark with an arrow and label the direction of western disturbance. [1]

(vi) Shade and label the Thar Desert. [1]

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(vii) Shade and label the Andaman Sea. [1]

(viii) Mark and label the city Chennai. [1]

(ix) Mark and name the highest peak of Himalayas in India. [1]

(x) Mark and label Mumbai High. [1]

Question 3

Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. [10]

(Do not copy the questions, write the correct answers only.)

(i) What causes snowfall in Kashmir during winter?

(a) Tropical cyclone

(b) Northeast Monsoon wind

(c) Southwest Monsoon wind

(d) Temperate cyclone

(ii) Which of the following helps in soil conservation?

(a) Afforestation

(b) Overgrazing

(c) Mining

(d) Shifting agriculture

(iii) Which means of irrigation can be developed with minimum expenditure?

(a) Tube well

(b) Canal

(c) Well

(d) Drip irrigation

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(iv) Read the table and identify the pair that is correctly matched:

Natural Vegetation
Tree
Belt
P Tropical evergreen Babool
Q Tropical deciduous Teak
R Littoral Ebony
S Mountain forest Banyan

(a) P

(b) Q

(c) R

(d) S

(v) Bauxite is the ore of:

(a) Aluminium

(b) Copper

(c) Manganese

(d) Iron

(vi) Identify the source of energy that leads to pollution:

(a) Tidal energy

(b) Wind energy

(c) Natural gas

(d) Geo-thermal energy

(vii) Which of the following is NOT a centre for the iron and steel industry?

(a) Bhilai

(b) Bengaluru

(c) Rourkela

(d) Vishakhapatnam

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(viii) Which of the following farming method is used to grow tea on a large scale?

(a) Subsistence farming

(b) Plantation farming

(c) Mixed farming

(d) Shifting agriculture

(ix) Which of the following means of transport has best use during floods / earthquake?

(a) Airways

(b) Railways

(c) Roadways

(d) Waterways

(x) Which of the following is a biodegradable waste?

(a) Broken glass

(b) Wastepaper

(c) Polythene

(d) Plastic bags

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

Question 4

(i) ‘Himalayas act as a climatic divide.’ Justify the statement giving two reasons. [2]

(ii) Differentiate between Southwest Monsoon and Retreating Monsoon. (Any two [2]
differences)
(iii) Give a geographical reason for the following: [3]

(a) Kolkata gets more rain than Delhi during rainy season.

(b) Though both are hill stations, Shimla experiences snowfall during the
winters but Ooty does not.

(c) Winter monsoons bring less rain.

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(iv) Study the climate data of Station X and answer the questions that follow: [3]

Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp 8.4 11.5 21.6 28.3 35.1 38.5 41.0 38.0 30.8 29.2 15.6 10.2
C
Rainfall 1.5 0.9 0.5 _ _ 12.5 17.8 18.5 12.5 12.5 6.2 2.1
cms
(a) Calculate the annual range of temperature of Station X.

(b) Name the rainiest month of the Station X.

(c) Is the Station X located in coastal area or in the continental interior?

Question 5

(i) Why is Black soil found suitable for the production of cotton? (Any two points) [2]

(ii) Give one difference between each of the following: [2]

(a) Alluvial soil of Uttarakhand and alluvial soil of West Bengal.

(b) Transported soil and residual soil.

(iii) With reference to Laterite soil, answer the questions that follow: [3]

(a) How is Laterite soil formed?

(b) How can Laterite soil be made productive?

(c) Name one region where Laterite soil is found.

(iv) (a) Mention two causes of soil erosion in India. [3]

(b) Mention a soil conservation method suitable for hilly area.

Question 6
(i) How is tropical monsoon forest useful for the Indian economy? (Any two points) [2]

(ii) Mention the climatic condition that leads to the development of tropical desert [2]
vegetation.

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

(a) Mountains have varied vegetation.

(b) Stilt like / aerial roots are a typical feature of littoral forest.

(c) The tropical evergreen forests do not look bare at any time of the year.

(iv) (a) How has the rising population of India resulted in the loss of forest cover? [3]
(Any one point)

(b) Mention any two forest conservation methods that may be adopted to
protect the forests.

Question 7

(i) Mention one advantage and one disadvantage of using tank irrigation. [2]

(ii) (a) What is the advantage of using Drip irrigation? [2]

(b) Why is Drip irrigation not practiced on a large scale in India?

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

(a) Sprinkler irrigation is gaining popularity in recent times.

(b) Tube well irrigation is used in Punjab.

(c) North India has more area under canal irrigation.
(iv) [3]

(a) Name the water conservation practice shown in the above picture.

(b) How does this system help to reduce floods?

(c) Why is water conservation necessary? (Any two reasons)

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Question 8

(i) (a) Name any three varieties of coal produced in India. [2]

(b) Name the variety of coal widely used in Iron and Steel Industries of India.

(ii) (a) Name the state that is the largest producer of iron ore in India. [2]

(b) Name any one mining area of Iron ore from the state mentioned by you.

(iii) (a) Mention two ways in which Hirakud dam has helped the people of Odisha? [3]

(b) Across which river is the Hirakud dam built?

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

(a) Geothermal energy is not popular in India.

(b) Solar energy is gaining popularity.

(c) Petroleum is considered a harmful source of energy.

Question 9

(i) Why is agriculture considered an important sector of Indian economy? (Any two [2]
points)

(ii) (a) What is mixed farming? [2]

(b) Mention any one advantage of mixed farming.

(iii) Give one reason to explain each of the following: [3]

(a) West Bengal is a leading producer of jute.

(b) Millets are fast becoming the popular food crops.

(c) More than two ratoon crops are not advisable for sugarcane farmers.

(iv) (a) With reference to tea cultivation, explain the term ‘fine pluck’. [3]

(b) Name the Indian state that leads in coffee production.

(c) Why is cotton grown as a Kharif crop in India?

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Question 10

(i) (a) Based on the ownership, what type of industry is Visakhapatnam Steel Plant? [2]

(b) What is meant by cooperative sector industry?

(ii) Explain the following terms: [2]

(a) Sericulture

(b) Integrated steel plant

(iii) Give one reason to explain each of the following: [3]

(a) Mini-steel plants help in conservation of coal.

(b) Location of sugar industry is shifting to the southern part of India.

(c) The electronic industry is growing at a fast rate.

(iv) (a) State two conditions that favour the location of cotton textile industry in [3]
Ahmedabad.

(b) State any one advantage of locating Iron and Steel industry at Rourkela.

Question 11

(i) Why is road transport an important means of transport in India? (Any two [2]
reasons)

(ii) Give a reason for each of the following: [2]

(a) Northern plain is best suited for the development of Railways.

(b) Railways are managed completely by the Central Government.

(iii) Mention two advantages and one disadvantage of Inland water transport. [3]

(iv) Why has airway become more popular than other means of transport? (Any three [3]
reasons)

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Question 12

(i) With reference to the picture below, answer the questions that follow: [2]

(a) Which waste management method is depicted here?

(b) State one way in which this method may be implemented at our home.

(ii) Explain how waste accumulation can be harmful. (Any two points) [2]

(iii) Explain how waste generated in following sectors may be made useful. (Give [3]
one example for each)

(a) Household

(b) Industry

(c) Agriculture

(iv) (a) Give two uses of composting. [3]

(b) Why are landfills set up far away from the city? (Any two reasons)

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

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

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GEOGRAPHY (THAILAND)
(H.G.T. PAPER – 2)
Maximum Marks: 80
Time allowed: Two hours
Answers to this Paper must be written on the answer sheet 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.

Part I is compulsory. All questions from Part I are to be attempted.
A total of five questions are to be attempted from Part II.
The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].

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 diagram below and answer the questions:

1. The four-figure grid reference of the well near settlement B:
(a) 6623
(b) 2366
(c) 6422
(d) 2265

This paper consists of 10 printed pages and 1 Outline Map of Thailand.
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2. Settlements A and B are connected by:
(a) Footpath
(b) Metalled road
(c) Unmetalled road
(d) Cart track
3. The pattern of settlement B may be described as:
(a) Dispersed
(b) Nucleated
(c) Linear
(d) Radial
4. The blue dots all over the map extract indicate:
(a) Wells
(b) Tanks
(c) Spring
(d) Overhead tanks
5. Close spacing of contours in topographic maps indicates:
(a) Valley
(b) Gentle slope
(c) Steep slope
(d) Plain land
(ii) Refer to the diagram below and answer the questions:

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1. The nature of the huts in settlement B is:

(a) Permanent

(b) Temporary

(c) Secondary

(d) Primary

2. Direction of settlement B from A is:

(a) Northwest

(b) Northeast

(c) Southwest

(d) Southeast

3. What does the line in 6424 refer to?

(a) Metalled road

(b) Contour line

(c) District boundary

(d) Stream

4. Red vertical lines shown in the map are known as:

(a) Northings

(b) Eastings

(c) Latitude

(d) Longitude

5. Imaginary lines joining places having the same height above mean sea level are
known as:

(a) Plateau

(b) Hills

(c) Contours

(d) Latitude

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(iii) The winter season in Thailand lasts from ___________.

(a) January to March

(b) November to February

(c) March to May

(d) October to December

(iv) ___________ is a cause of soil erosion.

(a) Construction of bunds

(b) Planting trees

(c) Deforestation

(d) Terrace cultivation

(v) Name the river on which Srinagarind Dam is located:

(a) Khwae Yai

(b) Mekong

(c) Ping

(d) Chao Phraya

(vi) In Thailand iron ore is found in __________.

(a) Takua

(b) Mae Sot

(c) Phu Ang

(d) Phangnga

(vii) Cultivation of rice requires __________ cm of rainfall.

(a) 100 – 200

(b) More than 200

(c) Less than 50

(d) 80 – 100

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(viii) Thailand is a ___________ based country.

(a) Industrial

(b) Agricultural

(c) Forest

(d) Fisheries

(ix) Bangkok airport is also known as __________ International Airport.

(a) Suvarnabhumi

(b) Hat Yai

(c) Samui

(d) Chiang Rai

(x) Phi Phi Island is located off the coast of ___________.

(a) South China Sea

(b) Gulf of Thailand

(c) Bay of Bengal

(d) Andaman Sea

(xi) Which of the following methods of waste disposal is harmful?

(a) Composting

(b) Segregation

(c) Dumping

(d) Vermicomposting

(xii) Complete the following:

Savanna : Acacia : : Tropical Evergreen : ___________

(a) Grasses

(b) Date palm

(c) Teak

(d) Mahogany

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Question 2

On the outline map of Thailand: [10]

(i) Mark and label Daen Lao range.

(ii) Mark and label the Chao Phraya river.

(iii) Mark and label the direction of the Northeast monsoon winds.

(iv) Mark and label the Central Plains.

(v) Mark DP over an area of dense population.

(vi) Mark and label the South China Sea.

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

(viii) Mark and label the Songkhla Lake.

(ix) Mark and label the province where gemstones are found.

(x) Mark with a dot and label Phuket.

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

Question 3

(i) Name the season experienced in Thailand during mid-May. [2]
Why do the highest temperatures come down during this time?

(ii) What type of climate does Thailand experience? [2]
Mention any one characteristic feature of it.

(iii) With reference to the Northeast Monsoon Winds: [3]

(a) From where does it originate?

(b) Which parts of Thailand experience the above type of winds?

(c) What is the climate like during the season affected by these winds?

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(iv) Give reasons: [3]

(a) The southern part of Thailand experiences mild climate throughout the year.

(b) Rainy season in the southern part is different from northern Thailand.

(c) Thailand normally receives the effect of tropical depressions.

Question 4

(i) Differentiate between the laterite soil and alluvial soil found in Thailand. [2]

(ii) In which part of Thailand are shallow sandy loams found? [2]

Name any two crops grown in such soils.

(iii) How is soil conserved? (Any three points) [3]

(iv) Give reasons: [3]

(a) Soils found in northeast Thailand are infertile.

(b) The rate of soil erosion goes up during the rainy season in Thailand.

(c) Central plains of Thailand are among the most productive in the world.

Question 5

(i) Name the two main types of vegetation found in Thailand. [2]

(ii) Mention the climatic conditions under which Tropical Semi Evergreen forests thrive. [2]

(iii) With reference to the Tropical Deciduous Monsoon forests: [3]

(a) Mention any two characteristic features of such forests.

(b) Name an important tree found in these forests of Thailand.

(iv) Why are community forests important? (Any three points) [3]

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Question 6

(i) Why is irrigation important in Thailand? (Any two points) [2]

(ii) Where in Thailand are solar power plants mainly found? [2]
Mention one advantage of solar power.

(iii) Name the river on which the Bhumibol Dam is built. [3]
What are its benefits? (Any two points)

(iv) Mention any one use of the minerals given below: [3]

(a) Iron ore

(b) Coal

(c) Tin

Question 7

(i) Mention two characteristic features of plantation farming. [2]

(ii) Which area is known as the " rice bowl" of Thailand? Why? [2]

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

(a) Mention the climatic conditions required for the cultivation of the crop shown
above.

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

(c) In which months the crop is harvested in Thailand?

(iv) Write any three problems faced by the farmers of Thailand. [3]

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Question 8
(i) Why is the food processing industry important in Thailand? [2]
Name a centre of the industry here.

(ii) Why is the iron and steel industry called the basic industry? [2]

(iii) What are the environmental impacts of the cement industry in Thailand? (Any three [3]
points)

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

Question 9

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

(ii) What is the importance of airways in tourism? [2]

(iii) Write any three disadvantages of railways in Thailand. [3]

(iv) Name the following in Thailand: [3]

(a) The first Expressway

(b) The largest train station

(c) The main inland waterway

Question 10

(i) Why is there a need for waste management? [2]

(ii) Mention any two disadvantages of dumping of waste. [2]

(iii) Briefly answer the following: [3]

(a) How is segregation of waste helpful?

(b) Mention one advantage of composting.

(c) Mention one way in which you would reuse waste.

(iv) Explain the 3R's of waste management. [3]

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Question 11

(i) Define tourism. State one advantage of it. [2]

(ii) Why is Bangkok a popular tourist destination? [2]

(iii) Mention any three positive impacts of tourism in Thailand. [3]

(iv) Name the province where the following places are found: [3]

(a) Phang Nga Bay

(b) Erawan Falls

(c) Phi Phi Island

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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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