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GEOGRAPHY
(H. C.G Paper -2)
(Maximum Marks: 80)
(Tine allowed: Two hours)
ICSE PRE-BOARD EXAMINATIONS 2023-24
(Candidates are allowed additional 13 minutes for only reading the paper.
They must NOT start writing during this time).
Answers to this Paper must be written on the answer sheet provided separately.
You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 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.
Part I iscompulsory. Allquestions from Part I are to be attempted.
A total of five questions are to be attempted from Part II.
The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].
Note:
() In allmap work, make wise use of arrows to avoid overcrowding of the map.
(i) The extract of Survey of India Map Sheet No. G43S10 must not be taken out of the
examination hall. It must be handed over to the Supervising Examiner on completion of the
paper.
(ii) All sub -sections of the questions attempted must be answered in the correct serial order.
(iv) All working including rough work should be done on the same answer sheet which is used to
answer the rest of the paper.

PART I(30 Marks)

(Atempt all questions from this Part)
Question 1
Study the extract of the Survey of India Map Sheet No. G43S10 and answer the following questions:
() (a) Give the six- figure gridreference of .437.
(b) What is the pattern of drainageseen in grid square 7128? (2)
(ii) (a) What is the compass direction of Udwariya (6934) from Gulabganj (6431)?
(b) Onwhich bank of Sukli Nadi does Sanwara lie? (2)
(ii) (a) Mention two man made features seen in grid square 6635.
(b) Mention one reason to justify that the area receives seasonal rainfall. (2)
(iv) (a) Give two evidences to prove that Siror/ is an important settlement. Wahan
(b) What do you understand by 222 in grid square6635? (2)
(v) Calculate the distance in kms along the cart track that connects Moti Talao (6431) to Sigarli
Khera (6528)? (2)

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 Question 2
On the outline map of India
(i) Mark and label the provided: ()
Aravali
(ii) Mark and label the Nathu-Larange. (1)
Pass. (1)
(ii) Shade and label a densely India.
(iv)
populated region in South
Shade and label the Chilka Lake. (1)
(v) Mark and name Singhbhum. (1)
(vi) Mark and label River (1)
Narmada. (1)
(vi) Draw and label 23°30'Nlatitude.
(viii) Mark and label Hyderabad. (1)
(ix) Shade an area having laterite soil in North -East Inaia. (1)
(x) Mark with arrows and name the Western Disturbances. (1)
Question 3
Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (10)
(Do not copy the questions, write the correct answers only·)
(1) Assertion (A): India's climate is dominated by the monsoonS.
Reason (R): Rainfall in India is uneven and erratic.
(
(a) Both (A) are (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation off(A).
(b) Both (A) are (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true and (R) is false.
(d) (A)is false and (R) is true.
(ii) soil has a high capacity to retain water.
(a) Desert (c) Black
(b) Red (d) Laterite
(ii) forest is commercially most exploited.
(a) Tropical Evergreen (c) Tropical Desert
(b) Tropical Deciduous (d) Montane
(iv) The method of irrigation that consists of perforated pipes which provide water direetly to the
crops is
(a) Sprinkler irrigation (c) Drip irrigation
(b) Well irrigation (d) Canal irrigation
(v) The largest coalfield in India is
(a) Digboi (c) Jharia
(b) Raniganj (d) Mumbai High
(vi) The process of separating the unwanted husk from the rice grains is called
(a) Milling (c) Threshing
(b) Winnowing (d) Pruning
(vi) Which of the following is NOT a by-product of the sugar industry?
(a) Bagasse (c) Khandsari
(b) Molasses (d) Pressmud
(viii) The National Renmote Sensing Agency is located at
(a) Hyderabad (c) Sriharikota
(b) Bengaluru (d) Pune
(ix) Assertion (A): The network of roads in North -East India is very poor.
Reason (R): It is due to the presence of difjicull terrain and backward econony.

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 (a) Both (A) are (R) are true and (R) IS Uule vorect explanationof (A).
(A).
(b) Both (A) are (R) are true and (R) IS not ne correct explanation of
(c) (A)is true and (R)is false.
(d) (A)is false and (R) is true.
soil.
(x) is the process of deposition 0j Wasie on the ground and covering them with
(a) Incineration. (c) Segregation.
(d) Sanitary Landfill.
(b) Composting.
PART-I(50 Marks)
(Attempt any five questions from this Part.)
Question 4
climaticconditions that prevail in Kerala and Uttar
() Mention one point of difference between the (2)
Pradesh during the summer season.
sometimes spells of dry weather in India.
(ii) (a) During the months of July and August there are
What is this phenomenacalled?
(2)
(b) Mention one benefit derived from Cherry BlosSoms. (3)
(iii) Give geographical reasons for the following:
(a) Tamil Nadu and Odisha coasts receive heavy rainfall in October.
(b) Chennaireceives more rainfallin winter than inthe rainy season.
(c) Nainital is cooler than Varanasi in summers.
Study the climatic data given below and answerJUN
the questions that follow: (3)
(iv) OCT NOV DEC
MONTH JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUL AUG SEP
24.5 25.7 27.7 20.4 30.0 32.5 31.0 30.2 29.8 28.0 25.9 24.7
TEMP (°C)
RAINFALL (CM) 4.6 1.8 1.3 1.8 3.8 4.5 8.7 11.3 11.9 30.6 35.0 13.9
(a) Name the season when the station receives the maximum rainfall.
(b) Calculate the annual rainfal! experienced by the station.
(c) What is the annual range of temperature?
Question 5
(i) (a) How is alluvial soil formed?
(b) Mention one state where this soil is widely found. (2)
(ii) Name the following:
(a) Soil whose bases get leached due to heavy rainfal.
(b) Soilthat is rich in iron oxide. (2)
(iii) With reference to the region shaded in the map, answer the following questions: (3)

(a) Identify the soil.

(b) Why is the soil suitable for dry farming?
(c) Mention one chemical characteristic of this soil.

(iv) (a) Mention one method that can control the formation of gullies in the Chambal Valley.
(b) Why is wind erosion prominent in the deserts? Mention one method that can control the
erosion caused by wind. (3)

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 Question6 (2)
(i) Name the tree as per the characteristics given below:
(a) Its bark and gum have medicinal value.
(b) It has stilted roots and is used for boal making Deciduous Monsoon vegetation develops.
(ii) Mention wo climatic conditions under which Tropical (2)
(iii) (a) Mention one objective of Social Forestry. is found.
(b) Name one state in India where Tropical Evergreen jforest (3)
(c) How can forests prevent soil erosion? (3)
(iv) Give geographical reasons for the following:
(a) The vegetation in the Himalayas varies with altitude.
(b) Littoral vegetation has breathing roots.
(c) The forest area has greatly depleted in India.
Question 7
(i) 'Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday urged the listeners of his monthly radioprogramme,
Mann ki Baat to save every drop of water and recycle and reuse whenever possible.
-The Statesman
(a) Mention one reason to justify the need to conserve water.
(b) Name one method that promotes the reuse of water by collecting and storing the rainwater.
(2)
(i) Mention two reasons that have led to the popularity of tube wells in the Northern Plains. (2)
(ii) Give geographical reasons for the following: (3)
(a) Inundation canals are being converted to perennial canals.
(b) Irrigation is necessary despite the monsoon.
(c) Tank irrigation is preferred over other means of irrigation in Southern India.
(iv) (a) Name two states of India where well irrigation is extensively used.
(b) Mention one difference between surface water and ground water.
(c) Mention one disadvantage of sprinkler irrigation. (3)
Ouestion 8
() (a) State one use of copper.
(b) Name one state where large deposits of copper is found. (2)
(ii) Name the following: (2)
(a) The mineral which is the ore of aluminium.
(b)One Indian state that benefits from Bhakra Nangal Project.
(ii) Give geographical reasons for the following: (3)
(a) Oil refineries are located close to the oilfields.
(b) Wind farms are setup mainly in the coastal areas.
(c)Residue in biogas is used by the farmers.
(iv) (a) Mention one advantage of using solar energy.
(b) Name two states that produce a high amount of natural gas.
(c) Why is nuclear energy considered to be a reliable
source of energy? (3)
Question 9
() Mention two important characteristics of
plantationfarming.
(ii) "In the past 100 years there were 14 drought years. The
(2)
dry conditions have seen a dip in sowing
of Kharif crops. - Down to Earth
With reference to the passage, answer the following: (2)

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 Why do you thinkthe production of Kharif Crops have
conditions? declined due tothe drought
6) Name two important Kharif crops grown in India
Give geographical reasons for the following:
(a) Bajra and Jowar are referred to as dry crong (3)
(b) Groundnut requires dry, light soil to grow,
Alarge amount of fertilisers is needed or sugarcane
(iv) (a) Name two states that lead in the production of cotton incultivation.
India.
(b) What is the purpose of interplanting cojee with silver oak and jack fruit?
(c) Mention the rainfall requirement for cultivation of iute (3)
Question10
Give one difference between public sector and privale sector industry,. Give one example of
each. (2)
(i) (a) Name the firstshore based plant in India.
(b)From where does it get its supply of iron ore and power? (2)
(a) Name two raw materials used in the peirochemical industry.
(ii)
(b) Mention one factor that has led to the development of software industry in Bengaluru. (3)
(c) Mention one difference between integrated steel plants and mini steel plants.
(iv) (a) Name two centers of silk industry in Karnataka,
(b) Mention one problem faced by the cotton textile industry of India. (3)
(c) Why is sugarcane considered as a weight- losing crop?
Question 11 landmark movement that will herald a new age
(i) Beginning of cruise service on River Ganga is a - The Telegraph
of tourism in India.
(a) Which National Waterway is referred to here? waterways. (2)
(b)Mention one factor that affects the development of inland (2)
following:
(i) Give geographical reasons for the country's economy.
(a) Transport is the backbone of a economic development of the country.
(b) Golden Ouadrilateral has helped in the (3)
Name the following: to Silchar.
(i) connects Srinagar to Kanyaumari and Porbandar
(a) The six-lane expressway that
(b) The first expressway constructed in India.
(c) A natural harbour on the west coast of India. airways.
railways have over
(iv) (a) Mention two advantages that (3)
(b) What are expressways? Give an example.
Question 12 (2)
() State two advantages of composting.
Day celebration in the school, the field was left with food waste.
exciting Children's can you, as an
(ii) After an by the students and the visitors. What steps
wrappers scattered
cups and life to reduce plastic waste and keep the
environmentally conscious student, take in your daily (2)
school clean? (3)
Why is there a need to manage waste?
(iii) sanitary Jandfill is better than open dumping.
(iv) (a) Mention one reason to prove that vehicles in Mumbai and Delhi reduced air pollution?
(b) How has the introduction of CNG (3)
(c) Why is it important to segregale waste before disp0Salr

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