SSB INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

INDIRA NAGAR,BANGALORE 38
SEMESTER 2-FIRST PREPARATORY EXAM
CLASS:X TIME:1HR 30 MNS
DATE:17/3/2022 MAX MARKS: 40

YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO WRITE DURING THE FIRST 10 MINUTES.

THIS TIME IS TO BE SPENT IN READING THE QUESTION PAPER.
THE TIME GIVEN AT THE HEAD OF THE PAPER IS THE TIME ALLOWED FOR WRITING THE
ANSWERS.

Attempt all questions from Section A and any three questions from Section B.The marks
intended for questions are given in brackets [ ]
Section A
( Attempt all questions )
Q1.On an outline map of India provided mark and label the following: [10]
1. Standard Meridian of India
2. Chilka Lake
3. River Tungabhadra
4. An offshore oilfield
5. A region of sparse population in Northern India
6. Mark with two arrows and name the winds bringing rain to Tamil Nadu in winter.
7. The Great Indian Desert
8. Malabar Coast
9. Financial Capital of India ( Mumbai)
10. Satpura Range.
Section B
( Attempt any three questions from this part)

Q2. 1. Mention two advantages of using non-conventional source of power. [2]

2. Name the largest coal field in India and mention where it is located. [2]
3. With reference to the Bhakra Nangal Dam answer the following: [3]
(i) Name the river on which it has been constructed.
(ii) Name two states that benefit from this project.
4.(i) How is crude oil transported to refineries ? [3]
(ii) Why are most refineries located near the coasts ?
(iii) Name two refineries which are located away from the coast.

Q3. 1.Give the climatic requirement for the cultivation of wheat. [2]
2. Why is sugarcane production increasing in Maharashtra? [2]
3. Explain why? [3]
(i) Tea grows on hill slopes.
(ii) Cotton grows on regur soil.
(iii) Pulses are grown rotation with wheat.
 4. Explain briefly the following terms: [3]
(i) Withering
(ii) Ginning
(iii) Ratooning

Q4. 1.What are the major problems affecting the cotton-textile industry of India? [2]
2. Give geographical reason for the following : [2]
(i) It is necessary to crush sugarcane within 24 hours of harvesting.
(ii) Petrochemical industry usually located near an oil refinery.
3.With reference to the Rourkela Steel Plant : [3]
(i) Name its foreign collaborator.
(ii) State the source from where it obtains iron ore and coal .
(iii) Mention any two products of this steel plant.
4.Name any three by-products of the sugar industry .Give one important use of each. [3]

Q5. 1. What is the Golden Quadrilateral ? [2]

2. State any two factors that affect inland water transport in South India. [2]
3. List two advantages and one disadvantage of air transport. [3]
4.Mention suitable conditions for development of railways in India. [3]

Q6. 1. Mention two reasons for the need of waste management. [2]
2.How can waste be reused? Explain with one example. [2]
3. Explain the following terms: [3]
(i) Composting.
(ii) Open dumping.
(iii) Segregation.
4.What is biodegradable waste? Name two useful products which can be made from [3]
Bio degradable domestic waste.

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