LILAVATIBAI PODAR HIGH SCHOOL (ISC)

Practice Sheet 1 – 2022-23

Class: X Subject: Geography

PART I (30 Marks)

(Attempt all Questions from this part)

Question 1:

Study the extract of Survey of India Map Sheet No, G43S/10 (pg 56, Easting 55 to 65,Northing 29 to
39)and answer the questions that follow: [10]

i) Give the four figure grid reference of: [2]

a. . 351

b. Diggi in Nagani

ii) What do the following indicate? [2]

a. 6r in grid square 6434

b. The word Causeway in 6130.

iii) What is the compass direction of Dangrali from Nagani? [1]

iv) Which is the most prominent settlement of area. Give two evidences for your answer. [2]

v) What is main occupation of the people of the Northern part of the map extract. Justify. [2]

vi) Name one man-made and one natural feature in 5630. [1]

Question 2: [10]

On the outline map of India :

i. Mark and name Standard Meridian of India

ii. Mark and name Aravalli Mountain

iii. Mark and name the Offshore oilfield of India

iv. Mark and label Delhi

v.Shade and label river Ganga.

vi. Shade and label Deccan Plateau

vii. Shade and label the Coromandel Coast

viii. Shade and name a densely populated region in the south.

ix. Mark and label the Bay of Bengal branch of the SW monsoon winds.

x. Mark and label the Karakoram pass.

Question 3: [10]

Choose the correct option:

i) The wind which is responsible for winter rainfall in north-west India.

a. Western disturbances

b. North-east Monsoon

c. South-west Monsoon

d. Retreating South-west winds

ii) Identify the chemical characteristics of Regur soil.

a. Poor in nitrogen

b. Rich in magnesium

c. Rich in lime

d. All of the above

iii) This tree is ideal for building boats.

a. Babool

b.Palas

c. Neem
 d.Sundari

iv) Why is there a need for irrigation in India?

a. Due to uncertainty of rainfall

b. To maximise production

c. To suit crop requirements

d. All the above

v) The Balaghat mines in Madhya Pradesh is famous for _____

a. Copper
b. Coal
c. Manganese
d. Petroleum

vi) The sett method of cultivation is associated with which crop?

a. Rice

b. Jute

c. Sugarcane

d. Tea

vii) India is in an advantageous position to harness solar energy because....

a. It has summer from March to May.

b. It is a renewable source of energy.

c. It's location on the Tropic of Cancer.

d. It is close to the equator.

viii) It is used for making cardboard and insulation board.

 a. Press mud

b. Khandsari

c. Bagasse

d. Molasses

ix) Which of the following is not associated with Recycling?

a. Collection of waste from doorsteps, commercial places etc.

b. Switching off lights and fans when not in use.

c. Collection of waste from community dumps

d. Organic kitchen waste thrown into pits to make manure.

x) This is an aerobic method of decomposing waste.

a. Dumping.

b. Composting

c. Incineration

d. Recycling

PART II [50 Marks]

(Attempt Any Five questions from this Part)

Question 4:

i) a. State two sources of rainfall for Tamil Nadu. [1]

b. Define October heat. [1]

ii) Differentiate between South West and North East Monsoon. [2]

iii) Give geographical reason for the following: [3]

a. Northern plains in India do not freeze in winter.

b. The coromandel coast gets most of its rain during the winter season.
 c. Patna get's heavier rainfall than Lucknow.

iv) Study the climatic data and answer the questions that follow: [3]

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

Temp.°C 23.8 25.0 27.7 28.3 30.2 30.3 30.4 30.3 30.0 30.3 25.5 24.2

Rainfall 0 0 1.1 1.5 2.1 45.3 46.5 45.4 43.3 20.1 3.0 24.2
cm

a.Calculate the annual temperature range.

b.What is the total annual rainfall during the monsoon season?

c. On which coast of India does the station lie? Give a reason for your answer.

Question 5:

i) Name two crops which grow well in the lava soil. Is this soil in situ or ex situ? [2]

ii) a. State a characteristic of Red Soil. [1]

b. Mention a reason why Bhangar soil is not very fertile. [1]

iii) With reference to soil erosion answer the following: [3]

a. How is man responsible for soil erosion?

b. Name an area in Gujarat which is worst affected by soil erosion.

c. State two measures taken to prevent soil erosion.

iv) Give geographical reason for each of the following: [3]

a. Alluvial soils vary in texture.

b. Black soil is often referred to as Cotton soil.

c. Laterite soil is useful for construction purpose.

Question 6:
i) Name the forest: [2]

a. Which are economically most exploited.

b. The tree trunks are supported by stilt roots.

ii) Mention two protective functions of the forest. [2]

iii) a.Name two trees found in the Tropical Desert which have medicinal properties. [1]

b. Give two characteristic features of desert forest. [2]

iv) Mention any three conservative practices taken to arrest deforestation. [3]

Question 7:

i) State two reasons why water needs to be conserved. [2]

ii) Give two advantages of drip irrigation. [2]

iii) a. State two differences between perennial canal and inundation canal. [2]

b. Tank irrigation is popular in Peninsula India. Give reason. [1]

iv) Define Rainwater harvesting. State it's two aims. [3]

Question 8:

i) a.Name two states in which copper is found. [1]

b.State the most important use of iron ore. [1]

ii) a. Hematite is known as Red ore. Give a reason. [1]

b. State a use of bituminous coal. [1]

iii) a. Give a disadvantage of Natural Gas. [1]

b. Name two states which are benefitted from Bhakra dam. [1]

c. Name two devices running on Solar power. [1]

iv) a. How do landowners earn additional income by installing wind turbines? [1]

b. Name two radioactive elements for generating nuclear power. [1]

 c. Biogas is not required to be stored. Give reason. [1]

Question 9:

i) State the climatic requirements of temperature and rainfall for the following: [2]

a. Rice

b. Pulses

ii) Explain the following processes. [2]

a. Prunning

b. Ginning

iii) Give a reason for each of the following: [3]

a. Wheat is not cultivated in West Bengal and extreme South.

b. The transplanting method of rice cultivation gives better yield.

c. Dry weather is necessary at the time of harvesting cotton.

iv) What is meant by Green Revolution? State any two characteristics of it. [3]

Question 10:

i) Differentiate between mineral based and agro based industries giving a suitable example for each.
[2]

ii) Give two ways in which Petro chemical industry is important for India. [2]

iii) With reference to Tata Steel Industries answer the following: [3]

a. Where is it located?

b. From where does it get it's coal requirements?

c. Which state provides labour force to this industry?

iv) a. Give two reasons for the need of rapid industrialization in India? [2]

b. Why are cotton textile industries mostly located in the coastal areas? [1]
Question 11:

i) State two advantages of airways over waterways. [2]

ii) Explain the role of roads in the economic development of the country. [2]

iii) Give a reason for the following: [3]

a. Nearly seventy percent of the Indians do not use air transport.

b. Railways are not common in the North -East India.

c. Rivers in the Deccan plateau are not navigable.

iv) With reference to railways, answer the following: [3]

a. One advantage of railways. [1]

b. State 2 ways railway help in accelerating the development of industries and agriculture. [2]

Question 12:

i) a. Define Eutrophication. [1]

b. State one advantage of segregation. [1]

ii) Mention one difference between open dumping and sanitary landfills. [2]

iii) What is composting? Give two advantages of using compost. [3]

iv) State two human activities that contribute to Global warming? Mention one way how you can reduce
waste as a student? [3]