ICSE 2022 Geography Question Paper Solved Semester 2 for Class 10

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ICSE Class 10 Geography Question Paper 2022 Solved Semester 2

Maximum Marks: 40
Time Allowed: 1½ hours

General Instructions:

Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately.
You will not be allowed to Write during the first 10 minutes.
This time is to be spent in reading the question paper.
The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.
Attempt all questions from Section-A and any three questions from Section-B.
The marks intended for questions are given in brackets [ ].

Section-A
(Attempt all questions)

Question 1.
On the outline map of India provided mark and name the following: [10]
(i) Vindhya mountain
(ii) River Yamuna
(iii) Kolkata
(iv) Kanchenjunga
(v)Lake Chilka
(vi) Konkan coastal plain
(vii)Thar desert
(viii) Gulf of Khambhat
(ix) Mark with arrows the direction of N.E. Monsoon wind
(x) Mumbai High
(This map, (fused, must be fastened with all other answers).

Answer:

Section – B
(Attempt any three questions from this Section)

Question 2.
(i) (a) Give any one use of Copper. [2]
(b) Names two Indian states in which iron ore is found in abundance.
Answer:
(a)

Copper is a good conductor of electricity so it is used in electrical industry.
Copper is also a good conductor of heat so it is used for making cooking utensils.
As it is ductile, therefore, it is used to make electric cables.

(b) Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.

(ii) With reference to Hirakud project answer the following: [2]
(a) On which river is it based ?
(b) Name an Indian State benefitted by Hirakud project.
Answer:
(a) Mahanadi
(b) Odisha

(iii) Give three disadvantages of using coal. [3]
Answer:

Coal is a non-renewable source of energy. It took millions of years to form, and a finite amount of it exists on our planet.
Burning coal for energy releases toxins and greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide. These have an immediate impact on the local air quality, and contribute to global warming.
Surface mining permanently alters the landscape and the ecosystem.

(iv) (a) Mention two advantages of nuclear power. [3]
(b) What is the advantage of using solar energy in place of the conventional sources of energy?
Answer:
(a)

Cost of production is less.
Less pollution in comparison to thermal power plants.

(b)

Renewable source of energy.
No cost for the raw material.
No pollution.
Reduce the use of fossil fuels.

Question 3.
(i) Mention two problems faced by the agriculture sector of India. [2]
Answer:
(a) Overdependent on nature: Indian agriculture is mainly dependent on monsoons. If there is heavy rain it leads to floods and if there is less rain it leads to famine.

(b) Old technology and more pressure on land : Our farmers still use old implements. They are very poor and cannot afford modern technology and implements. Secondly 67% of our population is directly or indirectly dependent on agriculture.

(ii) (a) Mention any one climatic condition found suitable for growing cotton. [2]
(b) Name the State that is the leading producer ofcotton in India.
Answer:
(a) Temperature: More than 21°C of temperature.
Rainfall: 50-100 cm of annual rainfall.

(b) Gujarat.

(iii) With reference to Rice cultivation answer the following: [3]
(a) Name the soil found suitable for its growth.
(b) Name the State that is the largest producer of this crop in India.
(c) In which cropping season is it generally grown in India ?
Answer:
(a) Loamy and alluvial soil.
(b) West Bengal.
(c) Rainy season.

(iv) (a) Name the State that is the largest producer of sugarcane in India. [3]
(b) Why more than two ratoon crops are not advisable for sugarcane farmers ?
(c) What is Zayad cropping season ?
Answer:
(a) Uttar Pradesh.

(b)

Ratoons produce low quality crop as the canes are thinner with lower sucrose.
There is also high risk of pests and diseases.

(c) Besides rabi and kharif crops, the farmers also grow an extra crop in the summer months of April, May and June just after the rabi crops have been harvested. This is known as ‘Zaid’. The season of the crop is very short and mainly fruits and vegetables are grown.

Question 4.
(i) Differentiate between mineral based and agro based industry giving suitable example for each from India. [2]
Answer:

Agro based industries	Mineral based industries
1. These industries derive raw material from agriculture.	1. These industries derive their raw material from minerals.
2. They provide employment in rural areas.	2. They provide employment both in rural and urban area.
3. They mostly produce consumer goods.	3. These industries produce both consumer and value based goods.
4. Example : Sugar, jute, textile, vegetable oil.	4. Example : Iron and steel, engineering industry, ship building, machine tools.

(ii) Give two ways in which petro chemical industry is important for India. [2]
Answer:
(a) Petro chemicals are cost effective, economically stable, cheaper as these are produced on mass scale.
(b) Its raw material is easily available.

(iii) With reference to Tata steel plant answer the following: [3]
(a) Where is it located?
(b) From where does it get its coal requirements?
(c) From where does it get its iron ore requirements ?
Answer:
(a) Jharkhand.
(b) Jharia.
(c) Singhbhum.

(iv) (a) Name any two byproducts of the sugar industry. [3]
(b) Why are the cotton textile industries mostly located in the coastal areas?
Answer:
(a) Molasses and Bagasse.

(b)

Humid climatic condition is best for the weaving of cotton.
India imports long staple cotton and exports cotton products. So, coastal location is best for export and import.
High humid climatic condition of coastal areas offers high demand for cotton products throughout the year.

Question 5.
(i) Mention two advantages of using roadways. [2]
Answer:

Needs less investment.
Maintenance cost is low.
Door to door service.

(ii) What is the purpose of developing the Golden Quadrilateral in India? [2]
Answer:

It will help in expanding the market.
It will help in transporting men and material in a short period of time.

(iii) Mention three disadvantages of waterways. [3]
Answer:

Water transport as a whole is much slower than its foad, rails or air competitors.
It provides access to limited areas.
Many a time rivers are not perennial.

(iv) Give a reason for the following: [3]
(a) Railways are not well developed in the North Eastern States of India.
Answer:

Because the large number of rivers needs the construction of bridges, which requires heavy expenditure.
There are few railways in the flood plains, in the Himalayan region because of its ruggedness.

(b) Air transport has gained popularity in recent time in India.
Answer:

Air transport is the fastest mode of transport and, therefore, suitable carriage of goods over a long distance requiring less time.
Air transport is regarded as the only means of transport in those areas which are not easily accessible to other modes of transport.

It will help in expanding the market.
It will help in transporting men and material in a short period of time.

Question 6.
(i) Why is there a need for waste management in large metropolitan cities? [2]
Answer:
The amount of waste is increasing in the tune with the rapidly growing industrialisation and urbanisation.
(a) New kinds of wastes are growing every year as a result of new packing materials. Domestic waste is increasing in volume.
(b) E-waste is growing at alarming rates and there is no proper method to handle this waste.

(ii) Why is composting considered a safe method of waste disposal? [2]
Answer:

It supplies essential elements needed by the plants.
It helps reduce the adverse effects of excessive alkalinity, acidity or the excessive use of chemical fertilizer.

(iii) (a) Why should we reuse waste? [3]
(b) How can farm waste be made useful?
(c) How is dumping of waste harmful?
Answer:
(iii) (a)

Waste can be reused by recycling. For example, old newspapers, magazines can be recycled and the paper produced can be reused.
Reuse reduces the generation of waste.

(b)

Farm waste can be converted into manure to increase the fertility of the soil.
They can be used for the generation of biogas.

(iv) Mention three ways to reduce waste generation at home. [3]
Answer:

Practice reduce, reuse and recycle (selling old products to reduce waste).
Convert biodegradable waste to manure.
Create biogas plant to reduce kitchen waste.