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ICSE 2026 EXAMINATION KISA PREPARATORY QUESTION PAPER GEOGRAPHY (H.C.G. PAPER 2) Date: 20.01.2026 Maximum Marks: 80 Time allowed: Two hours 1. Answers to this Paper must be written on the answer sheet provided separately. 2. You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes. 3. This time is to be spent in reading the question paper. 4. The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers. 5. Part I is compulsory. All questions from Part I are to be attempted. 6. A total of five questions are to be attempted from Part II. 7. The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ]. To be supplied with this Paper: Survey of India Map Sheet No. G43S7 and 20 cm of twine. Note: (i) In all Map Work, make wise use of arrows to avoid overcrowding of the map. (ii) The extract of Survey of India Map Sheet No. G43S7 must not be taken out of the examination hall. It must be handed over to the Supervising Examiner on completion of the paper. (iii) The Map given at the end of this question paper must be detached, and after marking, must be fastened to your answer booklet. (iv) All sub-sections of the questions attempted must be answered in the correct serial order. (v) All working including rough work should be done on the same answer sheet which is used to answer the rest of the paper. Instruction for the Supervising Examiner Kindly read aloud the Instructions given above to all the candidates present in the Examination Hall. PART I (30 Marks) (Attempt all questions from this Part.) Question 1 Study the extract of the Survey of India Map Sheet No. G43S7 and answer the following questions: [Eastings 30-40, Northings 92-02] (i) (a) Give the four-figure grid reference of the Open scrub. (b) Give the six-figure grid reference of: The temple where an annual fair is held in the month of February. [2] (ii) (a) What does 7r in grid square 3101 indicate? (b) State the main source of irrigation at Dhanawada (Fatepura). [2] (iii) State the difference in drainage pattern between grid squares 3398 and 3801. [2] (iv) (a) Why are there no settlements in North-Eastern part of the given map extract? Give a reason to justify your answer. (b) Name the tributary which joins the main river. [2] (v) What inference can be drawn about the general occupation of the people of the region shown in the western half of the map extract? Give a reason to support your answer. [2] Question 2 (On the outline map of India provided) (i) Mark and label the largest tributary of River Krishna (ii) Shade and label an Alluvial Soil area. (iii) Shade and label the Konkan Coastal Plain. (iv) Mark the city located on the banks of River Jhelum. (v) Mark with arrows and label the winds which bring rain to Punjab in winter. (vi) Shade and label a densely populated area in South India. (vii) Mark and label the offshore oil field (viii) Mark and name the highest peak of the Himalayas in India. (ix) Shade and label the Gulf of Mannar (x) Draw and name the most important latitude in India [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] [1] Question 3 Choose the correct answers from the given options. (Only write the answers.) (i) Assertion (A) Tamil Nadu receives most of its rainfall from the North-east Monsoon. Reason (R)- It lies in the rain shadow region of the Western Ghats. (a) A is true, but R false. (b) A is false, but R is true. (c) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. (d) Both A and R are true, and R is not the correct explanation of A. [10] (ii) The process by which the top layer of soil is removed due to agents like wind and water is called (a) Weathering (b) Soil erosion (c) Leaching (d) Mulching (iii) Which type of vegetation is depicted in the image? (a) Tropical Deciduous Forest (b) Montane Forest (c) Mangrove Forest (d) Tropical Evergreen Forest. (iv) A multipurpose river valley project built on the river Mahanadi is used for irrigation, power generation and flood control. Which project is this? (a) Bhakra Nangal (b) Hirakud (c) Damodar Valley (d) Nagarjuna Sagar (v) Ravi s factory uses a mineral that is the chief ore of aluminium. It is extracted in Odisha and Jharkhand. Which mineral is he using? (a) Bauxite (b) Hematite (c) Lignite (d) Mica (vi) Assertion (A) Tea plantations are found mainly in the hill slopes of Assam and Darjeeling. Reason (R)- Tea requires stagnant water for its growth. (a) A is true, but R false. (b) A is false, but R is true. (c) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. (d) Both A and R are true, and R is not the correct explanation of A. (vii) The method of growing crops and rearing livestock on the same farm is called farming. (a) Commercial (b) Intensive (c) Mixed (d) Shifting. (viii) BHEL and SAIL are categorised under which of the following industries? (a) Public Sector Industries (b) Private Sector Industries (c) Cooperative Sector (d) Joint Sector (ix) If you need to transport perishable goods over a short distance, which mode of transport will you use and why? (a) Air transport because it is the fastest. (b) Road transport because it offers door-to-door service. (c) Water transport because it handles heavy loads. (d) Rail transport because it is economical. (x) Identify the waste management practice shown in the image: (a) Incineration (b) Recycling (c) Waste Segregation (d) Composting PART II (50 Marks) (Attempt any five questions) Question 4 (i) Riya, who lives in Mangalore, experiences frequent rain in June, while her cousin Sanya in Bhopal finds it hot and dry during the same month. (a) State one reason for the difference in weather between two cities. (b) What type of rainfall does Mangalore experience in June? [2] (ii) State two factors influencing the onset of the South west monsoon over India. [2] (iii) Give a reason for each: (a) Chennai receives rain twice in a year. (b) The Western Ghats receive heavier rainfall than the eastern Ghats. (c) The Himalayas play an important role in India s climate. [3] (iv) Study the climatic data given below and answer the following questions: Month Jan Temp(c ) 15.0 Rainfall 2.4 (cm) Feb 17.2 1.8 Mar 22.5 1.0 Apr 28.6 0.6 May 32.8 0.3 June 34.1 12.5 July 33.2 24.3 Aug 31.5 23.7 Sep 30.0 14.2 Oct 26.0 2.6 (a) Identify the hottest month and state the temperature. (b) Does this station experience an equable or continental climate? Give one reason. (c) What is the annual range of temperature of the station? Nov 20.5 1.2 Dec 16.8 2.0 [3] Question 5 (i) Mention any two causes of soil erosion in India. [2] (ii) Mention two ways in which afforestation helps in preventing soil erosion. [2] (iii) With reference to the Black soil, answer the following questions: (a) Name two crops commonly grown in this soil. (b) Mention one key physical property of Black Soil. (c) State one reason why Black soil is called self-ploughing soil. [3] (iv) Give a reason: (a) Wind is a common agent of soil erosion in arid region. (b) Laterite soil is not suitable for cultivation. (c) Alluvial soil is extensively found in the Northern Plains. [3] Question 6 (i) Sameer travels from the Western Ghats to the Thar Desert on a botanical field visit. He notices thick green forests in one region and sparse, thorny bushes in another region. (a) Identify the two types of natural vegetation observed by Sameer. (b) State one climatic condition responsible for each type of vegetation. [2] (ii) With reference to mangrove forests in India: (a) Name one region where these forests are found. (b) Give two adaptations that allow mangrove trees to survive in their environment. [2] (iii) Give three reasons why forest conservation is needed. [3] (iv) Give a geographical reason for each of the following: (a) The trees in the Tropical Desert forest have stunted growth. (b) The Tropical Evergreen Forests are difficult to exploit for commercial purposes. (c) Forest are grown around the cities having Iron and Steel Industries. [3] Question 7 (i) Groundwater levels are depleting rapidly in many parts of India. Explain any two causes for this decline. [2] (ii) (a) Mention the ways by which you as an individual can reuse and conserve water. (b) Define the term- Inundation Canal. [2] (iii) Read the case study given below and answer the following questions: In the village of Tikari, the panchayat has installed rooftop rainwater harvesting tanks in all homes. The water is stored in underground tanks and used throughout the dry season. (a) What type of water conservation method is being practised? (b) Why is this method suitable for semi-arid regions? (c) State one environmental benefit of this practice. [3] (iv) Study the picture given below and answer the following questions: (a) Identify the irrigation method shown in the picture. (b) Mention any two advantages of this method. [3] Question 8 (i) (a) State the uses of Manganese. (b) State one advantage of nuclear energy. [2] (ii) (a) Petroleum is versatile in nature. Explain. (b) Name two major oil fields of India. (iii) (a) Anthracite is the best variety of Coal. Explain. (b) Name the major minerals found in Jharkhand. [2] [3] (iv) (a) Mention the uses of using biogas. (b) Name an area where abundant wind energy is harnessed. (c) What are the advantages of using solar energy? [3] Question 9 (i) Look at the picture given below and answer the questions based on it. (a) Define the term fine pluck. (b) Why are mountain slopes preferred for tea plantation? [2] (ii) Differentiate between two major fibre crops of India. [2] (iii) (a) State the importance of agriculture in India. (b) State any two problems of Indian agriculture. [3] (iv) Give reasons for the following: (a) Pulses are grown as rotation crops. (b) Uttar Pradesh is the largest producer of wheat in India. (c) Sugarcane cultivation is gaining importance in Peninsular India. [3] Question 10 (i) Name the major by-products of sugar industry and state their uses. [2] (ii) Mumbai is the most important cotton textile center in India. Explain. [2] (iii) (a) With reference to the iron and steel plant located at Jamshedpur (Tatanagar), answer the following questions: (a) From where does the plant get its iron ore? (b) Which River provides water to the township? (c) Name the states that provide the labour force. [3] (iv) Give reason: (a) Bengaluru is a major IT hub. (b) Rapid Industrialisation is required in India. (c) Petrochemical products are replacing traditional raw materials. [3] Question 11 (i) State the advantage of North South East West Corridor (NSEW). [2] (ii) What advantages roadways have over railways? [2] (iii) (a) Write the advantage of air transport in India? (b) Name one city where metro rail service is operational. (c) Name the Inland Waterway connecting Prayagraj to Haldia. [3] (iv) Give reason: (a) Railway gauges should be converted into single gauge. Give reasons. (b) Transport is called as the lifeline of the economy. (c) Water transport has not much developed in India. [3] Question 12 (i) (a) State two advantages of recycling. [2] (ii) (a) Awareness about waste management is necessary. Justify. (b) State two effects of spoilage of landscape. [2] (iii) How can you as a student, help in the reduction of waste? [3] (iv) (a) What is composting? (b) Write the advantages of Composting. [3] Question No. 2 Index No. . UID .. (This map, if used, must be fastened with all other answers) Map of India for Question 2. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) (vii) (viii) (ix) (x) Total

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