Goa Board Class 10 Question Paper 2024 Geography and Economics

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Subject Code : Subject :
Geography and Economics
S-2037 with accommodation (E)
HOLLOW CRAFT STICKER
(CWSN)

SEAT NO. BAR CODE

Centre : .................................................
Seat No. (in fig.)......................................
Subject Code S-2037
(in words)...............................................
............................................................. Subject Geo. & Eco. with acco. (E) (CWSN)
Candidate’s Signature :.............................
Supervisor’s Signature with date :.............. Date 2024-04-08

FOR OFFICE USE

Subject Code
Examiner Moderator Chief
Moderator
Subject
Total in =
Date = =
Figures

Main Answer Book = 1 Total in
Words
Specific remarks of centre conductor
regarding malpractices (in Red Ink) Signature

Apptt.No. :
• Mobile Phones and other electronic gadgets are
stricity prohibited inside the examination hall.
• Use of non-programmable calculator is allowed
ONLY in some subjects.
• Writing in any form on the Hollow craft sticker and
Bar code sticker is strictly prohibited.
• Only blue ink/ball pen is to be used for writing the
answers. Black lead pencil may be used for
drawing figures, diagrams and graphs. Use of
any other colour pencil/pen is strictly prohibited.
• Disclosing of identify on the answer book (except
in the space provided) in any form is strictly
prohibited.
• Candidate should check that the printed seat
number is correct and verify that the answer book
has all pages serially numbered before filling all
other details.

2

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
The Candidate shall
1. Produce the admission card on demand
to competent authorities during the
examination.
2. Enter the seat number and other
particulars in the space provided on
every main answer book and
supplement.
3. Verify that the Block Supervisor has
signed in the appropriate space on the
main answer book and also the
supplements.
4. Not be allowed to leave the examination
hall during the first ONE HOUR and also
the last TEN minutes of the examination.
5. Not damage/scribble the seat no./
barcode sticker.
6. Not indulge in any malpractice like. Pg No. Examiner Moderator Chief
• Carrying written material into the Moderator
examination hall.
03
• Communicating in any manner with
other candidates in the examination 04 & 05
hall.
06 & 07
• Passing slips of paper, answer book
or supplements to other candidates. 08 & 09
• Impersonating another candidates. 10 & 11
• Attaching currency notes to the
answer books. 12 & 13
• Copying from another candidate or 14 & 15
vice versa.
16 & 17
• Leaving the examination hall without
submitting answer book to the 18 & 19
supervisor.
20
• Using of coloured thread to tie
answer books. Sup. 2
7. Abide by the rules of dicipline. Sup. 3
8. Stop writing on the answer book after
the ringing of the final bell. Sup. 4
9. Stick the hollow craft sticker on the Sup. 5
main answer book as well as on the
supplement after the final bell. Sup. 6
10. Not leave the seat till all answer books TOTAL
are collected and counted by the
Total in
supervisor.
words
NOTE : Apptt. No.
Candidate shall be liable for penalty
imposed by the board for the violation Sign
of any or all of the above clauses.
S-2037 Verification

2024 IV 08 0930 Marks E M CM
Pg. 3 3
Time : 3 Hours GEOGRAPHY AND ECONOMICS

WITH ACCOMMODATION (E)
Subject Code (CWSN)

S 2 0 3 7

Total No. of Questions : 71 (Printed Pages : 20) Maximum Marks : 70

INSTRUCTIONS : (i) This question paper has 71 questions in all.

(ii) All questions are compulsory.

(iii) Figures to the right indicate full marks.

(iv) Follow instructions given at the beginning of the questions.

(v) Question Nos. 1 to 54 are from Geography.

(vi) Question Nos. 55 to 63 are from Economics.

(vii) Question Nos. 64 to 71 are from Geography of Goa.

(viii) There is no overall choice, but internal choice is applicable.

Choose and write the most correct answer from the multiple choice given to
you :

1. Resources which have been present in a region, but have not been used are
known as ................................... . 1

· Reserves

· Developed resource

· Potential resource

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2. A pattern of resource use which aims at preserving the environment for

future generation in known as ......................... . 1

· Conservation

· Degradation

· Sustainable development

Answer any two of the following questions in a sentence each : 1+1

3. What is the use of mountains as a land resource ?

4. What has been the consequence of mining on land resource ?

5. Which activities get affected due to soil erosion ?

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Marks E M CM
Pg. 4 & 5 5

Answer any one of the following questions in two points each : 2

6. Explain the formation of alluvial soils and black soil.

7. Explain the effects of soil erosion caused by rain and river in hilly areas.

Match the agricultural practises of column A, with the methods of

conservation of column B, and write the correct answer in column C : 1+1

Column ‘A’ Column ‘B’ Column ‘C’

8. Contour ploughing · Prevention of 8. ..................

soil erosion

9. Afforestation · Prevention of soil 9. ..................

formation

· Prevention of soil

exhaustion

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Answer any two of the following questions in a sentence each : 1+1

10. Why is there a great demand for musk deer among the poachers ?

11. Why do we have protected forest ?

12. What are biosphere reserves ?

Answer any one of the following questions in two points each : 2

13. What are in-situ and ex-situ methods of conservation of forests and wildlife ?

14. What is the difference between endangered species and vulnerable species

of plants and animals.

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Marks E M CM
Pg. 6 & 7 7

Match the animals of column A with the states of conservation of column

B, and write the correct answer in column C : 1+1

Column ‘A’ Column ‘B’ Column ‘C’

15. Rhinoceros · Sariska Wildlife 15. .........................

Sanctuary–Rajasthan

16. Tiger · Sundarbans National 16. .........................

Park–West Bengal

· Kaziranga National

Park–Assam

Answer each of the following questions in a sentence each :

17. Why is Mawsynram spoken of when it comes to distribution of rainfall in

India ? 1

18. What are some methods the industrial sector could adopt to conserve

water ? 1

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19. Mention one merit of the multipurpose river valley project. 1

20. What are Khadins ? 1

21. What are reservoirs ? 1

Answer any one of the following questions in two points each : 2

22. Mention any two ways of harvesting rainwater.

23. Mention any two ways how we can conserve water at home.

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Marks E M CM
Pg. 8 & 9 9

Choose and write the most correct answer from the multiple choice given to
you :
24. Destruction of mangroves and forests in cities is an outcome of

................................... . 1
· Expansion of agriculture
· Urbanisation

· Mining

25. Tools such as hoe, dao, and digging sticks are used in .................................. type
of farming. 1
· Commercial
· Intensive subsistence

· Primitive subsistence

Answer any five of the following questions in a sentence each : 5

26. What type of soil is required for the growth of bajra crop ?

27. What are the climatic conditions required for the growth of coffee ?

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28. How has the abolition of the Zamindari system benefitted the Indian farmer ?

29. What has resulted the drying of wells in the practise of agriculture ?

30. Why is growing of pulses beneficial to farmers ?

31. What is pharming ?

Answer any one of the following questions in two points each : 2

32. What are genetically modified crops ?

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Pg. 10 & 11
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33. What have been the advantages of certified quality seed distribution for

farmers today ?

Choose and write the most correct answer from the multiple choice given to
you :
34. The largest wind farm in the country is situated near ........................... . 1
· Durgaduani creek
· Kanyakumari

· Puga valley

35. A resource used to generate hydroelectricity is .......................... 1
· Falling water
· Nuclear fuels

· Coal

Answer any five of the following questions in a sentence each : 5

36. Why is manganese an important ferrous metal ?

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37. What method can be employed to conserve minerals ?

38. Why is coal processed near coalfields ?

39. Define a mineral.

40. What are placer deposits ?

41. What type of mica is exported by India ?

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Pg. 12 & 13 13

Answer any one of the following questions in two points each : 2

42. Mention two ill effects of noise pollution on human health.

43. Write two physical factors that enable localisation of industry.

Name each of the following : 4

44. Authority responsible for construction of roads in the northeastern mountain

regions of India.

45. Railway facility to load trucks onto railway wagons.

46. A subsidiary port of Kolkata.

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47. Mode of transport having expensive training facilities.

Answer any one of the following questions in two points each : 2

48. How has woollen textile industry, helped India increase GDP ?

49. How has medical tourism given an impetus to the pharmaceutical

industry ?

Choose and write the most correct answer from the multiple choice given to
you :

50. This industry was first set up in 1904 at Chennai, it is the .........................
industry. 1

· Automobile

· Fertiliser

· Cement

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Pg. 14 & 15 15

51. Water and air pollution are generally caused by ........................... based
industry. 1
· Textile
· Petroleum

· Steel

Answer any two of the following questions in two points each : 4

52. What are the advantages of pipeline transport nowadays ?

53. How has tourism proved to be an advantage to India ?

54. How is trade carried out by countries today ?

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Answer the following questions in a sentence each :

55. What is a bank ? 1

56. State one advantages of the debit card. 1

57. Define voluntary unemployment. 1

58. Mention any one measure to alleviate poverty. 1

59. What is the objective of Consumer Protection Councils ? 1

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Marks E M CM
Pg. 16 & 17 17

State whether the following statements are true or false :

60. The Apex bank of India is the Reserve Bank of India. 1

61. Heavy population pressure is a major cause of poverty. 1

Read the paragraph given below, and answer the question that follows : 1+1

Mrs. Smith recently bought a new refrigerator. Within a month she started

noticing too much of ice formation on the shelves below. She contacted the

trader, who sent the technician to solve the issue. In a few months, the

problem developed again. Mrs. Smith asked to either get her refrigerator

replaced or her money back.

62. Which right did Mrs. Smith exercise when she contacted the trader regarding

the problem ?

63. What was Mrs. Smith asking when she asked for replacement of the

refrigerator or money ?

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Choose and write the most correct answer from the multiple choice given to
you :
64. Kandelia, Sonneratia, and Avicennia are some types of .......................... found
in Goa. 1
· Mangoes
· Mangrove trees
· Birds

65. Devrai, Devran and Devart are an ................................ method of conservation
of forests. 1
· Ex-situ
· In-situ
· Woodlot

Answer the following questions in a sentence each :

66. What type of cultivation can take place in Khazan lands ? 1

67. What is the economic use of estuarine waters ? 1

68. Why has Goa developed an energy policy ? 1

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Pg. 18 & 19
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69. In which location are medium and large-scale industries set up in Goa ? 1

Answer the following questions in two points each :

70. Write two points on the National Highways that run through Goa. 2

71. Write two points on crops grown during the rabi season in Goa 2

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