(English Medium) ICSE Class 10 - CISCE Important Questions for Geography

Himalayas have a significant impact on the climate of India as they ______.

Give one factor that has led to its popularity in the region mentioned by you.

'Himalayas act as a climatic divide.' Justify the statement giving two reasons.

Give a geographical reason for the following:

Though both are hill stations, Shimla experiences snowfall during the winters but Ooty does not.

1. Identify the two soils that are being discussed in the above passage.
2. Give a possible reason why Motilal benefits from having his field along the river banks.

How is the winter rainfall of the northwest part of India different from the winter rainfall of the southeast part of India?

Name a state that is the first to experience the onset of the monsoon.

Give a reason for each of the following:

Kanyakumari experiences equable climate.

Give a geographical reason for the following:

Jaipur has a higher annual range of temperature than Mumbai.

Write three differences between summer monsoon season and retreating monsoon season.

Name an area in India where Tropical Monsoon forest is found.

Give two ways by which the trees that are found here have adapted to the climate.

There is plenty of rain in India during the rainy season, yet we need irrigation. Give two reasons to support this statement.

Mention the four seasons that prevail in India stating the months for each

Give a reason for each of the following:

Kolkata receives heavier rain than Lucknow.

Give a reason for each of the following:

The Summer Monsoon winds blow over the Arabian Sea from the South West.

Give a reason for each of the following:

Thar is a desert

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

1) What is the annual range of temperature of the station?

2) What is the total annual rainfall experienced by the station?

3) Why would it be correct to presume that the station lies in the interior and not on the coast?

How do trees in the Tropical desert forests adapt themselves to the dry climate?

What is the name given to the climate of India? Mention any two factors responsible for such a type of climate.