Geography 2012-2013 (English Medium) ICSE Class 10 Question Paper Solution

Give the six figure grid reference of Triangulated height 217

Give the six figure grid reference of lined well near Chekhla.

Name the left bank tributary of the main river.

State the direction in which this left bank tributary is flowing

Mention a special feature associated with the streams in grid square 9879.

Name the types of drainage pattern found in grid square 9374.

Give four grid reference of each of the following:

1) Open scrub

2) Bantawada

Name two relief features that can be seen in grid square 9782 and 9574.

Why do you find limited cultivation in the map extract? Give two reasons for your answer

What is the compass direction of Antroli (9576) and Chelkha (9281) from Sangla?

What type of rainfall is experienced in the region shown in the map extract? Justify your answer giving one reason.

Calculate the distance in kilometres along the cart track between Chitrasani (999747) and Pirojpura (978753).

What is the geographical name that you would give to the general pattern of settlement in the region shown on the map?

Name one region shown on the map which is unsuitable for the cultivation of crops.

On the outline map of India provided:
a) Mark and name Chennai
b) Label the river Godavari
c) Shade and label the Chota Nagpur Plateau
d) Shade and name the Gulf of Kachchh
e) Mark and name the Indo Gangetic Plains
f) Shade and label the area with Red Soil
g) Mark and name the winds which bring rain to Mumbai in July and August
h) Mark and name the Satpura Range
i) Mark and name Jharia Coal Field
j) Shade and label the Northern Circar coastal region.

Name two types of cyclonic systems that affect India and two areas that receive rainfall from these systems.

Give two important characteristics of the South West monsoon rainfall.

Give reasons for the following:

When the Malabar Coast is receiving heavy rainfall in July, the Tamil Nadu coast is comparatively dry.

Give reasons for the following:

The Northern Plains of India have a continental type of climate.

Give a reason for each of the following:

Central Maharashtra gets less rainfall than the coastal area of Maharashtra.

Study the climate data given below and answer the questions that follow:

1. Calculate the annual rainfall experienced by the station.
2. Suggest the name of this station, giving a reason for your answer.
3. Name the season during which the rainfall is heaviest.

Differentiate between transported soil and In-situ soil, quoting a suitable example for each.

State two differences between Bhangar and Khadar soil.

Name the process by which Laterite soil is formed. Mention one disadvantage of this soil.

With reference to Red Soils in India, answer the following question:

Name two states where it is found.

With reference to Red Soils in India, answer the following questions:

State two advantages of this type of soil.

With reference to Red Soils in India, answer the following questions:

Mention two important crops are grown in this soil.

Mention two main characteristics of Tropical Rain Forests.

Name the tree, the timber of which could be used for the following:

A soft and white timber used for making toys and matchboxes.

Name the tree, the timber of which could be used for the following:

A hard durable timber used for shipbuilding and furniture making.

Name the tree, the timber of which could be used for the following:

A sweet smelling timber which yields an oil, used for making handicrafts.

Name one region in India for each of the following:

Tidal forest

Name one region in India for each of the following:

Thorn and Scrub

Name one region in India for each of the following:

Explain why thorn and scrub forests are found in the above-mentioned regions.

Briefly explain two reasons for forests being an important natural resource.

Name two states in which tube wells are extensively used. Give a reason to explain its importance as a source of irrigation.

Give two main reasons why water scarcity occurs in India.

Name two states where perennial canals are widely used.

Briefly explain two reasons for perennial canals being a popular form if irrigation in the named states

Name any two methods of water harvesting in India.

Mention any two objectives of rainwater harvesting.

Name the ore of aluminium. Describe two main uses of aluminium.

Name any two industrial products for which limestone is used as a source of raw material.

Name two industries that use a high quantity of coal.

Name one important area that has large coal deposits in the states of Jharkhand and West Bengal.

Which state is the largest producer of mineral oil?

Name two coastal and two inland oil- refineries in India.

Distinguish between intensive commercial farming and extensive commercial farming.

With reference to rice cultivation, answer the following questions:

Name two leading rice-producing states in the country.

With reference to rice cultivation answer the following:

What is the advantage of growing rice in nurseries before it is transplanted?

Name two states where coffee plantations are found.

What conditions of soil and climate are favourable for the cultivation of coffee?

Explain the following terms and name the crop with which each one is associated:

Retting

Explain the following terms and name the crop with which each one is associated:

Ginning

Explain the following in brief:

Broadcasting

Name any two large sugar-producing states, one each in the north and south India.

Name one agro-based industry based in the following industrial sectors:

Ahmedabad

Mysore

State three favourable conditions responsible for the growth of the jute industry in West Bengal.

Give geographical reasons for the following:

The woollen industry is a localized industry in India.

Give geographical reasons for the following:

It is necessary to crush sugarcane within 24 hours of harvesting.

Give a geographical reason for the following:

Sericulture flourished in Karnataka.

What is the significance of the electronic industry in recent times?

Name two cities that have leading Software Companies.

Name the steel plants that were set up with the Russian collaboration

Explain three reasons as to why there is a large concentration of iron and steel plants in the Chota Nagpur Region.

Name the industrial products for which the following centres are noted for?

Gurgaon

Perambur

Chittaranjan

Give one disadvantage of air transport and Why is it still a popular means of transportation in India?

Give two reasons why peninsular rivers are not ideal for navigation.

State the main objective of the treatment of gaseous waste.

Name two common diseases that are caused as a result of gaseous pollution.

What was the cause of the following?

The Bhopal tragedy

What was the cause of the following?

The Minamata Disease

What was the cause of the following?

The Chernobyl Disaster