Bombay Scottish School(Mahim)

Geography Assessment 3
Grade: 10 Max.Mark: 40
Date:8th Dec. 2020 Duration: 1 ½ hr
Session: 1 No of Questions: 08
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READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

1.Solve the questions on loose sheets of paper.

2.Scan a clear picture of all the answer sheets.
3.Each scanned image should have your Name, Grade,Section, Roll No. written clearly
on the top right hand corner.
4. Ensure all your images are in a single PDF.
5. Click on the​ Add File ​option to upload the PDF to your assessment.
6. ​Turn in​ the assessment once you are done.

Attempt ​Six ​Questions in all.

Part I ​is ​Compulsory.​ ​All questions from Part I are to be attempted.
A total of ​Four questions​ are to be attempted from​ Part II​ out of ​Six​ questions.
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PART I ( COMPULSORY)

Question 1

Study the extract of the Survey of India Map sheet ​No. 45 D/10 ​( 2015 ICSE map) and
answer the questions that follow below: (​ 8 marks)
a. State a point of difference between the slopes in grid square 2104 and
grid square 1908?
b. Differentiate between the settlements in grid square 1506 and grid square
1706.
c. Identify the drainage patterns in grid squares 1606 and 1708.
 d. Identify the conventional symbols in black, in grid squares 1409 and 1711.
e. Calculate the difference in height between the highest point and the lowest
in the map extract.
f. What is the main source of water supply to the township of Abu in the
map extract?
g. What do you understand by the term brackish in grid square 1403?
h. A person travelling from Sunset point in grid square 2110 to Hanumanji ka
Mandir in grid square 2208 which direction would he follow?

Question 2
On the outline Map of India provided mark, shade and label the following:
​(8 marks)

a. These mountains are responsible for the heavy monsoon rainfall on the
Konkan coast.
b. The chilka lake.
c. The standard meridian of India.
d. The black soil region in the western part of India.
e. The highest mountain peak in India.
f. The river Satluj.
g. The Chotanagpur plateau.
h. A state in the east with a sparse population.

PART II (21 Marks)

Attempt only​ four questions ​from this Part

Question 3

a. i. Name an area in India where the Tropical Evergreen forest is found. (1)
ii. Why are these forests difficult to exploit? (1)
b. Give a geographical reason for the following: (2)
i. Afforestation around industrial cities is encouraged.
ii. Monsoon forests are commercially more valuable than any other
forests.
c. With reference to Littoral forests, answer the following: (2)
i. Why do the trees in this forest grow aerial roots?
ii. Name one area in India where this forest is found.
Question 4

a. State two reasons why tank irrigation is popular in South India? (2)
b. Answer the following: (2)
i. State any two disadvantages of surface well irrigation.
ii. Why is irrigation necessary in India despite the monsoons?
c. Give a geographical reason for the following: (2)
i. Tubewell irrigation is an expensive form of irrigation.
ii. Drip irrigation is considered the most efficient system of irrigation.

Question 5

a. With reference to rice cultivation answer the following: (2)

i. Mention two climatic conditions required for the cultivation of rice.
ii. State two advantages of the transplantation method for rice cultivation.
b. Explain the following geographical terms: (2)
i. Ginning
ii. Ratooning
c. Give a geographical reason for the following: (2)
i. Tea bushes are pruned at regular intervals.
ii. Growing of pulses is important in India.

Question 6

a. With respect to Iron and Steel industry: (2)

i. Name an integrated Steel plant in the private sector.
ii. Why is the Iron and Steel industry known as the ‘basic industry’?
b. Give a geographical reason for the following: (2)
i. Petrochemical industries are gaining popularity.
ii. Sugar mills are located close to the sugar growing centres.
c. State any two problems faced by the cotton textile industry? (2)
Question 7

a. State one way in which railways score over roadways, other than being a
cheaper means of transport. ​ ​(1)
b. Answer the following: (2)
i. What do you mean by the term ‘Golden Quadrilateral’?
ii. Name the Organisation that constructed the highest motorable road from
Manali to Leh.
c. Give a geographical reason for the following: (3)
i. The importance of waterways has declined in recent years.
ii. Although expensive airways have become a popular means of transport.
iii. Peninsular rivers are not ideal for navigation.

Question 8

a. Answer the following:

i. What are Sanitary Landfills? (1)
ii. State an advantage of sanitary landfills. (1)
b. Give a reason why waste segregation is important to us. (1)
c. Explain the following terms: (3)
i. Composting
ii. Recycling
iii Dumping

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