St.

Thomas School, Mainpuri, Class: X First Pre- Board 2022-23

GEOGRAPHY
H.C.G.-Paper-2
(Two hours)

Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper 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.

Attempt seven questions in all.

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. 45 D/10.

Note:-
i) In all Map work, by a wise use of arrows to indicate positions of
countries, cities and other insertions that you make, you will be able to
avoid overcrowding parts of the map.
ii) The extract of Survey of India Map Sheet No. 45D/10 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 with the question paper must be fastened to your answer
booklet.
iv) All sub-sections of each question must be answered in the correct serial
order.
v) All working including rough work should be done on the same answer
sheet as the rest of the answer.

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 PART I (30 Marks)
Attempt all questions from this Part

Question 1
Answer the following questions based on the Survey of India Topographical Sheet
no.45 D/10; Eastings 1 to 11 and Northings 18 to 28 (T14 502/ T20 502).
a) What is the contour interval? What is the contour interval of the given
map extract? (2)
b) Give the four-figure grid reference of the following: (2)
i) LY printed in the north-west corner of the map.
ii) Settlement Devka in the south- west corner of the map.
c) Identify the following: (2)
i) 277 in the grid square 0321.
ii) 286 in the grid square 0621.
d) What is the pattern of settlement in the grid square 0420 and pattern of
drainage in the grid square 0219? (2)
e) Calculate the area in kilometers square of the region enclosed between
04- 08 eastings and 20- 26 northings. (2)

Question 2
On the outline map of India provided:
a) Shade and label the Gangetic Plain. (1)
b) Label the river Cauvery. (1)
c) Mark and name Mumbai. (1)
d) Using a bold line, mark the Aravalli Range. (1)
e) Mark Delhi, using bold dot. (1)
f) Mark and name the Malabar coast. (1)
g) Label the river Sutlej. (1)
h) Shade and name a sparsely populated area. (1)
i) Mark with an arrow and name the wind which brings rainfall to
Kochi. (1)
j) Mark and name the Tropic of Cancer. (1)

Question 3
Choose the correct option: [10]
i) Soil formed due to prolonged weathering of crystalline rocks.
a) Red b) Black c) Alluvial c) Laterite

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ii) The ____________ industry is one of the most widely distributed

industries in India.
a) Cotton textile b) Electronic c) Mobile
d) Ship building

iii) Which of the following mode of transport is environment friendly?

a) Road b) waterways c) Railways d) Airways

iv) Western Disturbances originate from the ____________ Sea.

a) Arabian b) Mediterranean c) Red d) Black

v) Which method of soil conservation can be used to prevent soil erosion

caused by water?
a) By planting trees b) By terrace farming c) Both a
and b d) By crop rotation.

vi) The best variety of coal is ___________.

a) Lignite b) Magnetite c) Anthracite
d) Haematite

vii) Which among the following local winds is not correctly matched with
its region?
a) Mango showers- Kerala b) Cherry blossoms- Karnataka
c) Loo- Rajasthan d) Kal Baisakhi- Tamil Nadu

viii) Which forest has rosewood, ebony and mahogany as main variety of
trees?
a) Tropical monsoon b) Thorn forests
c) Mountain forest d) Tropical rainforest

ix Which among the following is the reason for water scarcity?

a) urbanization b) deforestation c) industrialization
d) all of the above

x) Vanmahotsava is related to __________

a) deforestation b) increase of crops

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 c) plantation crops d) afforestation

PART II (50 Marks)

(Attempt any five questions from this Part.)

Question 4
a) What type of wind is ‘Monsoon’? What is its direction during summer? [2]
b) Mention two characteristics of the Indian Monsoon. [2]
c) Give a reason for each of the following [3]
(i) Goa receives heavier rainfall than Pune.
(ii) Mawsynram receives the highest average annual rainfall.
(iii) Mangalore is cooler than Delhi in summer season.
d) Study the data of distribution of temperature and rain for station X and
answer the questions that follow: [3]

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

Temp. (°C) 10 11 23 35 39 42 40 33 30 25 13 11
Rain
(cm) 2 1 0 5 15 62 71 81 59 12 10 3
(i) Calculate the mean annual temperature.
(ii) What is the total rainfall during the Monsoon season?
(iii) Does the station have a maritime or a continental climate? Give a
reason for your answer.

Question 5
a) `The Gangetic Plains have alluvial soil’. Give reasons. [2]
b) `Laterite soil is used for making bricks’. Give reasons. [2]
c) State any three characteristics of the soil which is also known as lava soil. [3]
d) What is soil conservation? State the aim of soil conservation under the
state plan. [3]

Question 6
a) Define social forestry. State 2 objectives. [2]
b) Name the natural vegetation largely found in the following regions: [2]
i) Delta of Ganga river.
ii) Windward side of Western Ghats.
c) Give three characteristics of tropical thorn forests. [3]

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d) Briefly explain each of the following: [3]

(i) The trees in the Tropical Desert Forest have stunted growth.
(ii) There is a gradual increase in the forest cover in India in recent times.
(iii) The trees in Monsoon Deciduous forests, shed their leaves for about
6-8 weeks during March and April

Question 7
a) “The modern means of irrigation are gaining popularity.” Give two reasons
to justify this statement. [2]
b) Mention two factors that favour the development of tube well irrigation in
Punjab and Uttar Pradesh. [2]
c) Give a reason for each of the following [3]
(i) Most of the South Indian states are not suitable for the development
of canal irrigation.
(ii) There is an urgent need for water conservation in India.
(iii) Development of irrigation is essential for the growth of the agriculture
sector of India.
d) Where are tanks widely found in India? Give two important geographical
reasons why tank irrigation is predominant in area mentioned by you. [3]

Question 8
a) Give two advantages of using bio-gas as a source of power. [2]
b) India’s location is advantageous for the generation of solar power. [2]
c) Name the following: [3]
(i) A metallic mineral for which the Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh
is famous.
(ii) The most commonly used coal in India.
(iii) The mineral which is also known as liquid gold.
d) Mention three advantages of conventional sources of energy over non-
conventional sources of energy. [3]

Question 9
a) Mention two steps taken by the government to boost agricultural production
in India. [2]
b) Why is Tea grown on hill slopes? [2]
c) Explain the following terms: [3]
i) Ratooning
ii) Ginning

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 iii) Retting.
d) Why is Tea grown on Western Ghats? Give any three geographical reasons
in support of your answer. [3]

Question 10
a) Sugar cane should be crushed in 48 hours. Give reasons. [2]
b) i) Name one important centre of software industry.
ii) Mention any two products of petrochemical industry. [2]
c) With reference to Tata iron and steel industry, answer the following: [3]
i) Where is it located?
ii) From where does it get coal and iron ore?
d) Give two reasons why the cotton textile industry has developed around
Mumbai. [3]

Question 11
a) State 2 reasons why rivers in Deccan Plateau are not suitable for
navigation. [2]
b) What is the role of Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd? [2]
c) State 3 disadvantages of roadways. [3]
d) Transport system is like the arteries and veins of the human body. Give
reasons. [3]

Question 12
a) State two advantages of composting. [2]
b) Mention the advantages of using plastic waste for road construction. [2]
c) Explain the following terms: [3]
i) Segregation
ii) Open dumping
iii) Composting
d) State one effective way by which waste can be reduced by each of the
following: [3]
i) The government
ii) The society
iii) Individuals.

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