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

State one point of difference between Rabi and Kharif cropping seasons.

Name one offshore oil field of India

Give a reason for each of the following:

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

What is soil conservation?

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

Name two states where it is found.

Mention any two causes of soil erosion in India.

Mention two characteristics of black soil.

Give one geographical reason for each of the following:

Canal irrigation is more suitable in the Northern Plains.

Give one reason for the following:

Although expensive, yet, sprinkler irrigation is gaining popularity in recent times.

With reference to the cultivation of tea answer the following:

Why is tea grown on hill slopes?

Name the two main agriculture seasons of India.

What is mixed farming?

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

With reference to rice cultivation answer the following:

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

What is GINNING?

Why is PRUNING essential for tea crop?

State one advantage of inland waterways.

Mention two advantages of Inland water transport.

Roadways are always considered more important than any other means of transportation. Give two reasons in support of the statement.