Geography 2024 Class 10 Madhyamik (W.B)

2024

GEOGRAPHY

Time – 3 Hours 15 Minutes

(First 15 minutes for reading the question paper)

Full\ Marks =\begin{cases} \ \ 90\ - For\ Regular\ Candidates\\ 100\ - For\ External\ Candidates\end{cases}

Special credit will be given for answers which are brief and to the point.

Marks will be deducted for spelling mistakes, untidiness and bad handwriting.

[Groups ‘A’ to ‘F’ are common for both Regular and External Candidates and Group ‘G’ is meant only for External Candidates]

(All questions of Group ‘A’ are compulsory.

Candidates should follow the alternatives in other groups.

Sightless Candidates will answer the alternative questions as per directive in Group ‘F’ other will attempt map pointing.)

GROUP-A

1. Write the correct answer from the given alternatives:- 1×14=14

1.1 An example of exogenic process is-

(a) Earthquake

(b) Volcanicity

(c) Plate Movements

(d) Weathering

Solution

1.2 Narrow and deep gap formed between head of the mountain glaciers and mountain wall is called-

(a) Bergschrund

(b) Crevasse

(c) Arete

(d) Cirque

Solution

1.3 The layer of atmosphere in which weather disturbances are found, is-

(a) Stratosphere

(b) Mesosphere

(c) Troposphere

(d) Ionosphere

Solution

1.4 Inversion of temperature takes place when-

(a) With increase of altitude temperature increases

(b) With increase of altitude temperature decreases

(c) With increase of altitude temperature remain same

(d) With increase of latitudinal value temperature increases

Solution

1.5 The time difference between high and low tides at any place on the earth surface is-

(a) 6 hours

(b) 6 hours 13 minutes

(c) 6 hours 30 minutes

(d) 6 hours 45 minutes

Solution

1.6 The place in the Ocean where warm and cold currents converge together is called-

(a) Avalanche

(b) Ice berg

(c) Cold wall

(d) Sargassum

Solution

1.7 Example of a non-toxic waste is-

(a) Rice husk

(b) Fly ash

(c) Polythene

(d) Cadmium

Solution

1.8 A saline lake located in the Northern Mountainous region of India is-

(a) Dal Lake

(b) Nainital

(c) Wular Lake

(d) Pangong Lake

Solution

1.9 One prominent rain shadow region of India is-

(a) Shillong Plateau

(b) Foothills of Himalaya

(c) Eastern Slope of Eastern Ghat

(d) Chotanagpur Plateau

Solution

1.10 Soil produced by weathering of basalt rock is-

(a) Red soil

(b) Alluvial soil

(c) Black soil

(d) Laterite soil

Solution

1.11 The “Central Institute of Cotton Research” of India is located at-

(a) Lucknow

(b) Nagpur

(c) Cuttack

(d) Mumbai

Solution

1.12 An example of Forest based industry is-

(a) Paper industry

(b) Iron & Steel industry

(c) Dairy industry

(d) Petro-Chemical industry

Solution

1.13 The “Detroit of India” refers to-

(a) Jamshedpur

(b) Ahmedabad

(c) Pune

(d) Chennai

Solution

1.14 The colour by which the rivers and water bodies are indicated in “Satellite imagery” is-

(a) Green

(b) Red

(c) Dark blue

(d) Yellow

Solution

GROUP-B

2.1 If the statement is true, write ‘T’ and if false, write ‘F’ against the following (answer any six):- 1×6=6

2.1.1 The catchment basin is formed at the source region of a river.

2.1.2 Hanging valleys are formed by fluvial erosion.

2.1.3 Sea breeze blows in the evening.

2.1.4 Goran and Golpata are two important types of vegetation of Himalaya.

2.1.5 Godavari river flows through a rift valley.

2.1.6 Arsenic is a poisonous waste material.

2.1.7 The first Indian artificial satellite sent into the space was Appollo.

Solution

2.2 Fill in the blanks with suitable words (answer any six):- 1×6=6

2.2.1 Plunge pool is formed at the foot of the ____________ .

2.2.2 Winds and ocean currents are deflected by__________ force.

2.2.3 In Equatorial region ________ type of rainfall occurs.

2.2.4 During winter, snowfall occurs in Newfoundland due to the effect of cold ________ current.

2.2.5 Used injection syringe is a ________ waste.

2.2.6 Naphtha is the principal raw material of _________ industry.

2.2.7 According to 2011 census, the least densely populated state of India is ___________ .

Solution

2.3 Answer in one or two words (answer any six):- 1×6=6

2.3.1 Which erosional process of the river dominates in limestone region?

Solution

2.3.2 In which layer of atmosphere aurora is observed?

Solution

2.3.3 In which ocean, directions of ocean currents change due to seasonal variation?

Solution

2.3.4 Name the dissected plateau of Karnataka.

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2.3.5 Which powerful tropical cyclone has devastated South Bengal in the year 2020?

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2.3.6 ‘Pneumatophore’ is a characteristic feature of which type of vegetation?

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2.3.7 Which transport system is the most useful for carrying mineral oil and natural gas?

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2.3.8 Name the imaginary line by which altitude is represented in a topographical map.

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2.4 Match the Left Column with the Right Column:- 1×4=4

	Left Column	Right Column
2.4.1	Vale of Kashmir	1. Alpine Vegetation
2.4.2	River Luni	2. Alloy-steel
2.4.3	Rhododendron	3. Saffron
2.4.4	Salem	4. Rajasthan

 

Solution

GROUP-C

3. Answer the following questions in brief (Alternatives should be noted):- 2×6=12

3.1 Define denudation.

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What do you mean by ‘effective solar radiation’?

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3.2 Give the definition of ‘relative humidity’.

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What do you mean by a ‘Apogean Tide’?

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3.3 Define solid waste materials.

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What is segregation of wastes?

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3.4 What do you mean by ‘Kayal’ ?

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OR

Which two rivers jointly form the river Ganga?

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3.5 Give definition of multipurpose river valley project.

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OR

What do you mean by ‘Foot loose industry’?

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3.6 Define remote sensing.

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OR

What do you mean by ‘Geostationary Satellite’?

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GROUP-D

4. Give brief explanatory answer of the following (Alternatives should be noted):- 3×4=12

4.1 Why the altitude of snowline does not remain same at all places and in all seasons?

Solution

OR

State the differences between cyclone & anticyclone.

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4.2 Differentiate between bio-degradable and non-biodegradable wastes.

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Discuss in brief three effects of wastes on environment.

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4.3 Mention about any three methods of soil conservation.

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OR

Discuss three main problem of Indian agriculture.

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4.4 State any three differences between topographical maps and satellite imageries.

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OR

Mention about different types of scales used in topographical maps.

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GROUP-E

[Sketches are not essential for sightless candidates]

5.1 Answer any two questions from the following:- 5×2=10

5.1.1 Describe with suitable sketches three major landforms carved out by wind erosion.

Solution

5.1.2 Discuss the important effects of global warming on the earth surface.

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5.1.3 Discuss the major characteristic features of Mediterranean climate.

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5.1.4 Discuss five major effects of ocean currents in different parts of the world.

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5.2 Answer any two questions from the following:- 5×2=10

5.2.1 Discuss the effects of climate on the characteristic features of tropical rainforest and desert vegetation of India.

Solution

5.2.2 State the favourable physical conditions required for cultivation of sugar cane.

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5.2.3 Explain the factors responsible for the development of cotton textile industry in western region of India.

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5.2.4 Discuss five major importances of transport system in India.

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GROUP-F

6. Locate the following with appropriate symbols and names on the given outline map of India. Attach the map with your answer scripts. 1×10=10

6.1 Meghalaya Plateau

6.2 Malabar Coast

6.3 River Narmada

6.4 A region receiving winter rainfall from monsoon winds

6.5 A region of saline soil

6.6 Central Forest Research Institute of India

6.7 A tea producing region of eastern India

6.8 The largest automobile manufacturing center of north India

6.9 One natural port of eastern coast

6.10 Bengaluru.

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[For Sightless Candidates Only]

6. Answer any ten of the following questions:- 1×10=10

6.1 Which is the youngest state of India?

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6.2 Name one lagoon situated in Malabar coast.

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6.3 Mention the name of a tributary of river Indus.

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6.4 Which state of India ranks first in rain water harvesting?

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6.5 What is the source of winter rainfall in Punjab?

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6.6 Which type of soil is seen over ‘Deccan Trap’?

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6.7 Where is the main Coffee Research Center of India located?

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6.8 Which state of India ranks first in wheat production?

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6.9 Where is the largest petro-chemical industrial center of India situated?

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6.10 Which industrial center is known as “Manchester of South India”?

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6.11 Write the name of the largest city of West Bengal.

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6.12 According to area, which state of India ranks first?

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6.13 Name one riverine port of India.

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6.14 What is the name of international airport of West Bengal?

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GROUP-G

[For External Candidates Only]

7.1 Answer any three questions:- 2×3=6

7.1.1 Name two islands of Sundarban.

7.1.2 How is the Pothole formed?

7.1.3 What is Loo?

7.1.4 Define radioactive wastes.

Solution

7.2 Answer any four questions:- 1×4=4

7.2.1 Name one lake located in Rajasthan.

7.2.2 In which forest of India “Sundari” trees grow?

7.2.3 Name the most flood affected river valley of North-East India.

7.2.4 State the name of a plantation crop produced in India.

7.2.5 Which metropolitan city is located in the northern part of “Golden Quadrilateral”?

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