ICSE Class 10 Question Paper 2025 Geography (Thailand)

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 B?

(a) 5610

(b) 5710

(c) 5810

(d) 5711

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2. The landform depicted by contour lines in grid 5610.

(a) valley

(b) hill

(c) ridge

(d) plateau

3. Settlement A gets supply of water from ___________.

(a) well

(b) tank

(c) river

(d) canal

4. The conventional symbol in grid 5710 is __________.

(a) hospital

(b) police station

(c) post office

(d) hut

5. What is the direction of Settlement A from B?

(a) North-east

(b) West

(c) East

(d) South-west

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

1. .229 indicates the __________.

(a) huts

(b) spot height

(c) well

(d) contour height

2. The pattern of Settlement of B is described as ___________.

(a) nucleated

(b) compact

(c) dispersed

(d) radial

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3. Settlements A and B are connected by a ___________.

(a) pack track

(b) footpath

(c) unmetalled road

(d) metalled road

4. R.F. scale of a map stands for:

(a) Refractive Fraction

(b) Reserved Forest

(c) Representative Fraction

(d) Relative Fraction

5. The black lines all over the maps are ___________.

(a) non perennial streams

(b) non perennial rivers

(c) perennial rivers

(d) perennial streams

(iii) Complete the following:

Krabi : Maritime :: Chiang Mai : _____________

(a) onshore

(b) offshore

(c) continental

(d) seaside

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(iv) Which of the following soil is most suitable for rice cultivation?

(a) Laterite soil

(b) Mountain soil

(c) Desert soil

(d) Alluvial Clayey soil

(v) The major fishing area of Thailand is __________.

(a) Andaman Sea

(b) Chao Phraya river

(c) Gulf of Thailand

(d) South China Sea

(vi) Cheapest method of disposal of waste is __________.

(a) Segregation

(b) Composting

(c) Dumping

(d) Recycling

(vii) Bhumibol Dam is constructed on ___________ river.

(a) Chao Phraya

(b) Mekong

(c) Ping

(d) Khwae Yai

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(viii) Identify the winds shown with arrows.

(a) North-East Monsoon winds

(b) Westerly Depression

(c) South-West monsoon winds

(d) Westerlies

(ix) A forest is important because it helps in __________.

(a) desertification

(b) floods

(c) soil erosion

(d) purification of air

(x) Perishable goods are transported best over short distances by:

(a) Railways

(b) Airways

(c) Waterways

(d) Roadways

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(xi) Krabi, a resort town of Thailand, is located near __________.

(a) Western coast

(b) Eastern coast

(c) Andaman Sea coast

(d) Gulf of Thailand

(xii)

Name the tree with a container shown in the picture.

(a) Rice

(b) Palm oil

(c) Sugarcane

(d) Rubber

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Question 2

On the outline map of Thailand: [10]

(i) Shade and label the Doi Inthanon range.

(ii) Shade and label the Ping River.

(iii) Shade and label the Malay peninsula.

(iv) Shade and label the Gulf of Thailand.

(v) Shade and label the Andaman Sea.

(vi) Mark ‘T’ and label the place where tin is found.

(vii) Mark with a dot Era Wan National gas field.

(viii) Mark with a dot Chiang Mai.

(ix) Shade a region where sparse population is found.

(x) Mark and label with a dot Bangkok.

PART II (50 Marks)

(Attempt any five questions from this Part.)

Question 3

(i) (a) What type of climate does Thailand experience? [2]

(b) Name the winds that influence Thailand’s climate.

(ii) Mention two characteristics of South-West Monsoon winds. [2]

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(iii) Study the climatic data of Chiang Mai station. [3]

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Max.
28 32 34 36 34 32 31 31 31 31 30 28
Temp °C
Min.
13 14 17 22 23 23 23 23 23 21 19 15
Temp °C

(a) Name the month which has the maximum temperature.

(b) Name the month which has the minimum temperature.

(c) Name the months which experience maximum temperature of 34°C.

(iv) With reference to Monsoon seasons in Thailand, answer the following questions. [3]

(a) In which months does Thailand experience monsoon season?

(b) What is the origin of the monsoon winds?

(c) Which part of Thailand gets maximum rainfall?

Question 4

(i) Mention any two characteristics of Alluvial soil. [2]

(ii) Mention any two causes of soil erosion in Thailand. [2]

(iii) With reference to Laterite soil answer the following questions: [3]

(a) How is this soil formed?

(b) Where is it mainly found?

(c) Name any two crops grown in this soil.

(iv) Mention any three ways in which soil can be conserved. [3]

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Question 5

(i) Mention any two characteristics of the Tropical Deciduous forests. [2]

(ii) Where are Savanna forests found in Thailand? Mention one way by which these [2]
forests help our environment.

(iii) Give any three points to show the importance of forests. [3]

(iv) Match the Column A with Column B. [3]

A B
(a) Bamboo 1. Savanna

(b) Teak 2. Semi- Evergreen Forest

(c) Acacia 3. Tropical deciduous monsoon forest

Question 6

(i) What is surface water? Give any two examples. [2]

(ii) Name any two minerals found in Thailand. [2]

(iii) With reference to the Srinagarind Dam: [3]

(a) Name the river on which the dam has been built.

(b) Write any two benefits derived from the dam.

(iv) Mention any two uses of feldspar. Name a place where it is found in Thailand. [3]

Question 7

(i) Differentiate between subsistence farming and plantation farming. [2]

(ii) “Agriculture is important for the economy of Thailand.” Explain. [2]

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

(a) Mention the climatic conditions of rice cultivation.

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

(c) In which months is rice harvested in Thailand?

(iv) Give reasons: [3]

(a) Soyabean imports have seen a steady increase in recent years.

(b) Farmers of Thailand are facing problems in recent times.

(c) Palm oil production is increasing in Thailand.

Question 8

(i) What are the economic benefits of electronic industry in Thailand? [2]

(ii) Name any two agro-based industries of Thailand. [2]

(iii) Name any three basic raw materials used in the Iron and Steel industry. [3]

(iv) Mention any three problems of the sugar industry of Thailand. [3]

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Question 9
(i) Mention two advantages of railways transport. [2]

(ii) How rivers and their tributaries are useful to the people of Thailand? [2]

(iii) How many railway lines are there in Thailand? Name any two. [3]

(iv) Name: [3]

(a) one of the most famous rivers of Thailand.

(b) the busiest airport of Thailand.

(c) the main highway in Thailand.

Question 10
(i) What is dumping? State any one disadvantage of dumping. [2]

(ii) Write any two points to differentiate between biodegradable and non-biodegradable [2]
waste.

(iii) Give reasons: [3]

(a) Composting is the most popular method of safe disposal of waste.

(b) We should reduce the use of plastic bags.

(c) Waste management is important.

(iv) Mention any three ways to reduce waste at home. [3]

Question 11
(i) What is cultural tourism? Name any two cultural tourism places in Thailand. [2]

(ii) Thailand is one of the leading tourism destinations in the world. Explain why. [2]

(iii) Name three beach destinations of Thailand. [3]

(iv) Mention any two positive and any one negative impacts of tourism. [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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