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Geography Official 2023-2024 SSC (English Medium) 10th Standard Board Exam Question Paper Solution

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Geography [Official]
Marks: 40 Maharashtra State Board
SSC (English Medium)

Academic Year: 2023-2024
Date & Time: 26th March 2024, 11:00 am
Duration: 2h
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Note:

  1. All questions/activities are compulsory.
  2. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
  3. For Q. No. 4(A) use supplied outline map of Brazil and tie it to your answer-book.
  4. For Q. No. 6(A) use the graph paper supplied to you and attach it to the main answer-book.
  5. Use of stencil is allowed for drawing map.
  6. Draw neat diagrams and sketches wherever necessary.
  7. Answers should be written in Black or Blue ink only. Answers written with pencil will not be considered.
  8. Use of Pencil/Colour Pencil is allowed for drawing diagrams, sketches and map work.

[4]1 | Choose the correct alternatives and complete the sentences:
[1]1.1

In the swampy areas of Pantanal ______ are found.

condor

pink dolphins

huge anacondas

macaws

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.05] Natural Vegetation and Wildlife
[1]1.2

On the distribution of population ______ factor affects.

physiographic

sex ratio

literacy

life expectancy

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.06] Population
[1]1.3

The most common method of transportation in Brazil is ______.

airways

waterways

roadways

railways

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.09] Tourism, Transport and Communication
[1]1.4

We should carry ______ for a field visit to collect information.

chair

black board

water bottle

questionnaire

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.01] Field Visit
[4]2 | Choose the odd man out:
[1]2.1

Choose the odd man out:

Coastal states in Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

Paraiba

Amapa

Acre

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.03] Physiography and Drainage
[1]2.2

Choose the odd man out:

Region with very high rainfall in India.

Western part of Rajasthan

Western ghats

Meghalays plateau

Arunachal Pradesh

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.04] Climate
[1]2.3

Choose the odd man out:

Tributary of river Amazon.

Paru river

Purus river 

Parana river 

Juruika river

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.03] Physiography and Drainage
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[1]2.4

Choose the odd man out:

Animals found in the Peninsular region of India. 

Indian Bisons

Deer

Antelopes

Yaks

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.05] Natural Vegetation and Wildlife
[4]3 | Write short notes (any two):
[2]3.1

Write a short note:

Retreating monsoon

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.04] Climate
[2]3.2

Write a short note:

Deciduous forests of India

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.05] Natural Vegetation and Wildlife
[2]3.3

Write a short note.

Historical background of Brazil

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.02] Location and Extent
[8]4
[4]4.1 | Mark the following in the outline map of Brazil. Write the names and give index (any four):

Mark the following in the outline map of Brazil. Write the names and give index.

  1. Highest peak in Brazil
  2. Sao Francisco river
  3. Marajo island
  4. Pampas
  5. Equator
  6. Capital of Brazil
Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.03] Physiography and Drainage
[4]4.2 | Mark the following in the outline map of Brazil. Write the names and give index (any four):

Observe the map of India and answer the following question.

  1. What is the title and subtitle of the map?
  2. Which part has more density of roadways?
  3. Nama two ports to the western coast.
  4. Name the highway that connects Porbandar and Silchar.
  5. Name the island near Kolkata.
Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.09] Tourism, Transport and Communication
[6]5 | Give geographical reasons (any two):
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[3]5.1

Give geographical reason.

Vegetation is scarce in the high altitudes of Himalayas.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.05] Natural Vegetation and Wildlife
[3]5.2

Give geographical reasons.

Tropical cyclones occur rarely in Brazil.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.04] Climate
[3]5.3

Give geographical reasons.

Settlements become sparse as we move towards the Amazon river basin.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.03] Physiography and Drainage
[3]5.4

Give geographical reasons for the following:

Fishing plays an important role in the economy of India.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.08] Economy and Occupations
[6]6
[6]6.1

With the help of given statistical data, prepare a simple bar graph and answer the following questions:

Trend of Urbanisation in India (1961 to 2011)

Year  Percentage % of Urban
Population in India
1961   18.0
1971   18.2
1981  23.3
1991 25.7
2001 27.8
2011 31.2
  1. What was the percentage of urbanisation in the year 1961?
  2. In which decade was the growth of urbanisation lowest?
  3. What was the percentage of urbanisation in the year 1991?
Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.07] Human Settlements
OR
[6]6.2

Read the following graph and answer the questions:

India and Brazil

Contribution of sectors in national income and percentage of population engaged in the sector.


Questions:

  1. Name the sectors mentioned in the graph.
  2. Which sector contributes the highest in National income in India?
  3. How much percent of population is engaged in primary sector in Brazil?
  4. Out of given two countries, the share of primary sector to the national income is less.
  5. Which country's contribution of tertiary sector to the national income is less?
  6. In which sector 19% population of Brazil is engaged?
Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.08] Economy and Occupations
[8]7 | Answer in detail (any two):
[4]7.1

Prepare a questionnaire for a field visit to a factory.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.01] Field Visit
[4]7.2

Give information of the coastal region of brazil.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.03] Physiography and Drainage
[4]7.3

Which factors affect the distribution of population of India?

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.06] Population

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