AKSHAR

FINAL BLOCK TEST-2020

GEOGRAPHY (TWO HOURS)

CLASS-X
ANSWER TO THIS PAPER MUST BE WRITTEN ON THE PAPER PROVIDED

SEPARATELY.YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO WRITE IN 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 ANSWERS.

SECTION A IS COMPULSORY. ATTEMPT ANY FIVE QUESTIONS FROM SECTION B.

THE INTENDED MARKS FOR QUESTIONS AND PARTS OF QUESTIONS ARE GIVEN IN BRACKETS [ ].

Section-A (30 marks)

Attempt all questions from this section

Question.1 [2x10=20 marks]

Study the survey map of India, sheet number 45D/7 and answer the following:

i. Give the 6-figure grid reference of- a) Temple at Dak

b) 3r at Dhavli

ii. What is the general settlement pattern in the map extract? Give reasons for your answer.

iii). Give the length of the Mettled road (in kms) at the northern part of the map.

iv). What does the following mean- a) brackish near Vajna b) black line in grid 1409

v) What kind of rainfall does this region receive? Give reasons for your answer.

vi). Give the drainage patterns for rivers in grids-a) 1606 and b) 1708.

vii). Which is the most important settlement here? Why do you think so?
viii). Give the compass direction of Lunol from Fatehpura. What does the word Causeway, given
in the map extract mean?

ix). Give two occupations of the people living inDattani, other than agriculture.

x). On which bank of the river is Dolpura situated?

Question-2 [1x10=10]

On the outline map provided to you, mark and label the following:

i. River Mahanadi

ii. Retreating Monsoon Winds

iii. Nathu-La Pass.

iv. Lake Wular

v. IST Line

vi. Chhotanagpur Plateau

vii. Gulf of Mannar

viii. Malabar coast

ix. Satpura Range

x.

Section-B

(50 marks-Answer any FIVE questions)

Question-3

a. Name the local winds that are beneficial for- (i) Tea and Coffee in South India (ii) Jute
in Bengal (2)

b. Why does coastal India have equable climate and central India have extreme
climate? (2)
 c. Explain why-

i. Delhi gets rainfall much later than Kochi

ii. Indian climate is called ‘Tropical Monsoon’.

iii. Why does Jaipur have high annual range of temperature?
(3)

c. Study the climatic data and answer the following:

Months Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
STN- Tempt© 23.4 23.7 24.1 31.5 35.0 33.9 33.4 30.7 29.1 26.5 24.3 23.5
A R.F(cm) 15.5 10.1 0.3 1.8 4.5 6.8 10.2 12.2 20.1 16.8 18.7 19.0
STN- Tempt© 4.1 8.2 14.6 30.2 38.9 37.6 32.1 33.6 31.7 22.8 10.1 8.5
B R.F(cm) 5.7 - 2.5 0.8 3.2 18.1 26.0 26.1 22.1 1.9 - 3.7

i. Calculate the annual range of temperature of station-A.

ii. Where is, Station B situated (give reasons for your answer)?
iii. Name the winds that bring winter rainfall to Station A and to Station B. (3)

Question-4

a. What is Humus? Why is humus lacking in mountain soil? (2)

b. Which soil is best suited for plantation crops? Give a characteristic of this soil.

(2)
c. In reference to black soil answer-i). Give the other name of it. ii). Which crop grows
best in black soil?
(3)
d. Give reasons why:
i) Laterite soil is red in colour.
ii) Alluvium is made up of different sized particles.
iii) Khadar is more fertile than Bhangar. (3)
 Question-5

a. Give two positive and two negative features of green revolution.

(2)
b. Differentiate between fermentation and sorting? (2)
c. Give geographical reasons why:
i). What are the two most important agricultural seasons of India?
ii). Tea is grown on hill slopes

iii). What is mixed farming? (3)

d. With its advantages and disadvantages explain how the Plantation farming differs
from Intensive Subsistence farming? (3)

Question-6

a. State two characteristics of Desert vegetation. (2)

b. Why does Littoral Forest have ‘breathing roots’? Name two species of this forest.
(2)
c. Which type of forest do the following trees belong? Give one use of the timber
available from each of these trees:
i) Teak
ii) Babool
iii) Deodar (3)

d. Name the forest which is commercially most important in India. Name two trees
which are grown in this forest. (3)

Question-7

a. Roadways are considered as the most important means of transportation. Why do

you think so? (2)
b. What is the role of helicopter services in India. (2)

c. Give reasons why:

i) Railways are popular among Indians.
ii) Though faster, airways are not the most preferred mode of
transportation.
 iii) Transport is lifeline of a country’s economy. (3)

d. Give three disadvantages of water transport? (3)

Question-8

a. Give two methods by which we can protect our Watersheds. (2)

b. Differentiate between Inundation and Perennial Canals. (2)
c. Give geographical reasons why:
i). Well irrigation is common in Ganga plains.
ii). Tank irrigation is popular in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
iii). Trickle-drip irrigation is a sustainable way of irrigating crops. (3)
d. Why Dams are called Multi-purpose projects? Are these projects essential for
development? (3)

Question-9

a. Name two conventional and two non conventional form of energy. (2)
b. What is the main use of Bauxite? Name two centers where this ore is mined in
eastern India. (2)
c. Give geographical reasons why:
i). Nuclear power is yet to be gain popularity.
ii). An alternative to coal must be explored.
iii). Hydro-electricity cannot be harnessed everywhere. (3)
d. Which is the best type of iron ore found in India? Give two centers where it is found.
Give two uses of the ore. (3)

Question-10

a. Name two products and two bi-products of the sugarcane industry. (2)
b. Name two petrochemical industry located in the western part of India. Name two
products manufactured by the industry. (2)
c. With reference to TISCO, answer:
i). Where is it located.
ii). Two sources of iron ore
iii). Two sources of Limestone (3)
d. What are cottage industries? Give three advantages of such an industry?
Question-11

a. What do you mean by Waste Management? (2)

b. What is air pollution? Give two harmful effects of air pollution. (2)

c. Explain:
i). Composting
ii). Incineration
iii). Waste segregation (3)
d. What are Sanitary Landfills? How are they better than ordinary ones?