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ICSE Class X Mid-term 2027 : Geography St. Mary's

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ST. MARY S SCHOOL ICSE, MAZGAON FIRST TERMINAL EXAMINATION SUBJECT: GEOGRAPHY DATE:01/10/2026 MARKS: 80 TIME: 2 HRS. CLASS: 10 Attempt EIGHT questions in all. Part I is compulsory. Answer any FIVE QUESTIONS ONLY from Part II. DO NOT ANSWER ANY EXTRA QUESTIONS. All sub-questions under each question must be answered in the correct order. Attempt Question II on the outline map provided to you. All the labelling of the map work must be done in BLOCK LETTERS ONLY, using a pen. While labelling, you must number the map work, as given in the question paper. While shading a region, make an appropriate outline with a drawing pencil. Use arrows to point towards the markings. Do not cross the markings with arrows or labelling. Part I (30 Marks. Compulsory) Question 1 Study the extract of the Survey of India Map Sheet No. G43S7 and answer the following questions: (i) [2] (iii) Give the six-figure grid of (a) 592 (b) Malpuriya A new settlement is proposed in the eastern part of the map. Would this be a suitable location? Give two reasons for your answer. Compare the settlement pattern of grid square 3197 and grid square 3602 (iv) What do you understand by 1:50,000 printed below the map extract? [1] (v) [1] (vi) Name the man-made feature on the map that enables a road to cross a stream at a shallow level. What is the compass direction of Ratanpur from Dhaneri? (vii) What type of drainage pattern can be observed in the grid square 3896? [1] (ii) [2] [2] [1] Question 2 Refer to the given outline Map of India and attempt subparts (i) and (ii) on the map [10] provided. (i) Mark the following on the outline map of India provided: (a) Mark with BLUE and label the PALK STRAIT. (b) Mark with pencil and label the wind that brings rain to Mumbai in August. 1 of 8 (ii) (c) Shade with LIGHT BROWN and label the CHOTA NAGPUR PLATEAU. (d) Shade with YELLOW and label the sparsely populated region in the North. (e) Mark with GREEN and label COROMANDEL COAST. (f) Mark with pencil and label the Standard Meridian of India Identify the following on the outline map of India provided: (a) The oldest fold mountain range marked A (b) The river marked B (c) The oil reserve marked C (d) The city marked D Question 3 Choose the correct answer to the questions from the given options. Do not copy the [10] questions. Write the correct answer only, along with the assigned alphabet. (i) In the following question, a statement of Assertion is followed by a statement of Reason. Choose the correct answer out of the following choices. Assertion (A): Trees of the Tropical Evergreen forests grow vigorously reaching the height of 60 mts. Reason (R): These grow on high altitude. (a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason in the correct explanation for the Assertion. (b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but the Reason is not the correct explanation for the Assertion. (c) The Assertion is true, but Reason is false. (d) The Assertion is false, but the Reason is true. (ii) Local winds good for tea and coffee in south India are called ______________. (a) Kalbaisakhi (b) Loo (c) Mango Showers (d) Retreating Monsoon (iii) A farmer has two fields. Field A has black, clayey soil with a high moistureretaining capacity, while Field B has light-coloured, porous soil deposited by a river. Which combination of crops would be most appropriate? (a) Field A Sugarcane, Field B - Wheat (b) Field A Tea, Field B - Coffee (c) Field A Jute, Field B - Tea (d) Field A groundnut, Field B Coffee 2 of 8 (iv) Babul, Khair, Date palm, Ber belong to ________________. (a) Tropical evergreen forest (b) Tidal desert forest (c) Thorny forest (d) Mountain forest (v) Study the four statements given below and identify the one that is incorrect regarding Minerals in India: 1) India has large reserves of Iron Ore. 2) Odisha is an important iron-ore producing state. 3) Iron Ore is the basic raw material for the iron and steel industry. 4) Iron Ore is mainly used for generating electricity. (a) (1) & (3) (b) (4) (c) (2) & (4) (d) (2) (vi) In the following question, a statement of Assertion is followed by a statement of Reason. Choose the correct answer out of the following choices. Assertion (A): Bhangar soil is more fertile than Khadar soil . Reason (R): Year after year new layers of khaddar soil are deposited during monsoon. (a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason in the correct explanation for the Assertion. (b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but the Reason is not the correct explanation for the Assertion. (c) The Assertion is true, but Reason is false. (d) The Assertion is false, but the Reason is true. (vii) Match the columns Column A 1. Primitive tools 2. Single crop on large area 3. High Yielding Variety seeds Column B (A) Plantation farming (B) Commercial farming (C) Subsistence farming (a) 1 (B), 2 (C), 3 (A). (b) 1 (A), 2 (B), 3 (C) (c) 1 (C), 2 (A), 3 (B) (d) 1 (C), 2 (B), 3 (A) 3 of 8 (viii) ___________________ is the leading producer of Nuclear Energy in India. (a) Tamil Nadu (b) Maharashtra (c) Rajasthan (d) Gujarat (ix) A farmer in a region with uneven land wants to irrigate his crops while minimising the wastage of water. Which method of irrigation would be most suitable? (a) Canal irrigation (b) Well irrigation (c) Sprinkler irrigation (d) Tank irrigation. (x) Which of the following statements is true with reference to Coffee plantation? 1) It needs rainfall ranging between 125 cm to 250 cm. 2) It cannot tolerate frost, snowfall and high temperature above 30 C. (a) Only (1) (b) Only (2) (c) Neither (1), Nor (2) (d) Both (1) and (2) Part II (50 Marks) (Attempt ANY FIVE main questions only. Do not answer any extra questions) Question 4 (i) Shyam attended winter trekking camps in both Nainital and in Ooty. He [2] observed that the mountains in Nainital were ice-covered, whereas, in Ooty they were ice-free. (a) As a student of Geography, explain the reason for the difference in Climate of Nainital and Ooty? (b) If Shyam goes to Kochi in the same season, what difference of climate will he experience? (ii) What is El-Nino? State its effect on the Indian Climate. [2] (iii) Give geographical reasons for the following [3] (a) The Konkan Coast experiences orographic rainfall. 4 of 8 (b) Vishakhapatnam records a low annual range of temperature. (c) Kolkata receives more rainfall than Delhi during the rainy season. (iv) STUDY THE CLIMATE CHART GIVEN BELOW AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS Month Jan Feb Temp ( C) Rainfall (cm) 24.5 25.7 27.7 28.4 30.0 32.5 31.0 30.2 29.8 28.0 25.9 24.7 4.3 2.4 4.6 1.6 Mar 1.7 Apr May 2.8 Jun Jul 8.6 Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 11.4 11.8 30.6 35.0 13.9 (a) What is the annual range of temperature at this station? [1] (b) Calculate the average rainfall of Station X for the summer season only. [1] (c) Identify the region of India represented by the above climate data. Give [1] one reason to support your answer. Question 5 (i) [2] (a) Name the agent responsible for the erosion seen in the picture. (b) State two measures that can be adopted to prevent soil erosion in such areas. (ii) Name the soil [2] (a) Which is extensively found in the Northern Plains? (b) Which is formed by the weathering of ancient crystalline and metamorphic rocks? (iii) Give geographical reasons for the following [3] (a) Black soil is ideal for cotton cultivation. (b) Soil erosion is more severe where forests have been cleared. 5 of 8 (c) Red soil requires the application of fertilizers for good crop production. (iv) A farmer plans to cultivate crops in a region experiencing high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The soil in the region has undergone intense leaching. (a) Identify the type of soil found in this region. [1] (b) state any two of its characteristics. [2] Question 6 (i) What are the two important adaptations of mangrove vegetation that enable it [2] to survive in coastal areas? (ii) Study the picture given below and answer the following questions: [2] (a) Identify the type of Natural Vegetation shown in the picture (b) Name any two regions in India where this type of vegetation is found. (iii) (iv) (a) Name the type of forests that is commercially most important in India. [1] (b) Name any two trees commonly found in this forest. [1] (c) Why do trees in this forest shed their leaves? [1] Rapid urbanization has resulted in the clearing of large areas of forest in your region. (a) Why is it important to conserve forests in such a situation? [1] (b) Suggest two measures that can be adopted to protect and conserve forest [2] resources. 6 of 8 Question 7 (i) Gadakwadi village in Pune district has faced severe water shortages during [2] summer, with declining groundwater levels. Give two reasons of groundwater depletion in the village. (ii) Distinguish between Inundation canals and Perennial canals [2] (iii) Give Geographical reasons for the following [3] (a) Rain water harvesting should be encouraged in Urban areas. (b) Tube wells are widely used for irrigation in the Northern Plains. (c) Tank irrigation is particularly suitable for areas with an uneven relief. (iv) Study the picture given below and answer the following questions: (a) Identify the irrigation method shown in the picture. [1] (b) State any two advantages of this method [2] Question 8 (i) What are the four types of iron ore? List them in the order of superior to inferior [2] quality ore. (ii) Give geographical reasons for the following [2] (a) Petroleum is often referred to as liquid gold ? (b) The extraction of copper is an expensive process. (iii) A remote village has limited access to conventional sources of electricity. The region receives bright sunshine for several hours each day. (a) Which non-conventional source of energy is being used in the village? [1] (b) Mention two benefits of using this non-conventional source of energy. [2] 7 of 8 (iv) With reference to the Bhakra Nangal Dam multipurpose project, answer the following questions: (a) Name the river on which this project has been constructed? [1] (b) Mention any two benefits of this project apart from irrigation [1] (c) Name two states that benefit from this project [1] Question 9 (i) Why is shifting cultivation called the wasteful method of cultivation? [2] (ii) Explain the following terms [2] (a) Ginning (b) Retting (iii) (iv) Study the picture given below and answer the following questions (a) Identify the method of cultivation. [1] (b) State one advantage of this method over direct sowing [1] (c) Name any two leading rice-growing states in India [1] Give geographical reasons for the following [3] (a) Regular pruning is essential in tea cultivation (b) Pulses are grown as rotation crops. (c) Harvested sugarcane is transported to the sugar mills as soon as possible. **************************** 8 of 8

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