Maharashtra Board SSC Class 10 Geography Sample Paper Set 3 with Answers Solutions Pdf Download.
Maharashtra Board Class 10 Geography Model Paper Set 3 with Answers
Time: 2 Hours
Total Marks: 40
Notes:
- All questions/activities are compulsory.
- Figures to the right indicate full marks.
- For Q. No. 4(A) use supplied outline map of India and tie it to your answer-book.
- For Q. No. 6(A) use the graph paper supplied to you and attach it to the main answer-book.
- Draw neat diagrams and sketches wherever necessary.
- Use of stencils of the map is allowed for drawing the maps wherever necessary.
- Use only Blue or Black ink pen for writing the answers. Answers written in pencil will not be considered.
- Pencil and Colour Pencil can be used for drawing diagrams, sketches, graphs and maps.
Question 1.
Choose the correct alternative and rewrite the sentences. [4]
1. The Amazon Basin is mainly _________.
(i) characterised by droughts
(ii) fdled by swamps
(iii) covered by dense forests
(iv) fertile
Answer:
The Amazon Basin is mainly covered by dense forests.
2. The economy of India is _________.
(i) mixed
(ii) capitalistic
(iii) socialistic
(iv) marxist
Answer:
The economy of India is mixed.
3. Considering the hemisphere, which shape correctly represents the hemisphere in which Brazil mainly lies?
Answer:
Considering the hemisphere, Brazil mainly lies in
4. The least urbanised state in Brazil is _________.
(i) Para
(ii) Amapa
(iii) Espirito Santo
(iv) Parana
Answer:
The least urbanised state in Brazil is Para.
[Each correct answer with complete statement accounts for 1 Mark]
(Note: Students are expected to write the complete sentence with the correct alternative. Underline the correct alternative.)
Question 2.
Find the odd man out. [4]
1. With reference of Brazil – (iv)
(i) Bahia
(ii) Para
(iii) Acre
(iv) Puducherry
Answer:
(iv) Puducherry
2. States in India having low urbanisation – (ii)
(i) Bihar
(ii) Goa
(iii) Assam
(iv) Odisha
Answer:
(ii) Goa
3. With reference to salt production in India – (ii)
(i) Gujarat
(ii) Madhya Pradesh
(iii) Rajasthan
(iv) Tamil Nadu
Answer:
(ii) Madhya Pradesh
4. Neighbouring countries of India – (iii)
(i) Nepal
(ii) China
(iii) Uttarakhand
(iv) Pakistan
Answer:
(iii) Uttarakhand
Question 3.
Differentiate between. (Any Two) [4]
1. IST and BRT
2. Characteristics of the population of India and Brazil
3. Communication in Brazil and India
Answer:
1.
| IST | BRT |
| i. IST stands for Indian Standard Time. | BRT stands for Brazilian Time. |
| ii. In India, the difference between two extreme longitudinal points is 120 j mins (2 hours). India follows only one I standard time in the country. | In Brazil, the difference between two extreme longitudinal points is 168 mins (2 hrs 48m). Brazil has 4 time j zones in its country. |
| iii. India is in the eastern hemisphere and : the Indian Standard Time is ahead by i 5 hour 30 mins of the Greenwich I Meridian Time. | Brazil is in the western hemisphere and its four different time zones are 2, 3, 4 and 5 hours respectively behind Greenwich Meridian Time. BRT is 3 hours behind GMT. |
2.
| Population of Brazil | Population of India |
| i. The population of Brazil is around 19 crores and it is the fifth most populous country in the world. | The population of India is around 121 crores and according to 2011 Census, it ranks second in the world. |
| ii. Considering the age of population, Brazil’s population is getting slowly older. | Considering the age of population, the proportion of youth is more in India. |
| iii. Considering the sex ratio of Brazil, the number of women has considerably increased than men since 2001. | Considering the sex ratio of India, men outnumber women. |
| iv. Brazil’s population may not increase in the next two decades. | The rate of population growth of India is now declining but population is still growing. |
| v. The density of population in Brazil is around 23 persons per.sq.km. | India’s average population density is 382 persons per sq.km, as per 2011 census. |
3.
| Communication in Brazil | Communication in India |
| i. The communication system in Brazil is extremely developed and effective. | i. In India, due to the progress of electronic media the telecommunications is fast growing industry. |
| ii. The physical composition of Brazil, its sparsely populated regions, dense forests, etc. are major obstacles in the development of telecommunication services. | ii. In India, the use of mobile phones and the digital media is increasing. India has become one of the largest user of mobile phone and internet. |
| iii. However, on the basis of the technology developed in Brazil till now, it is now aiming to launch satellites in space. | iii. On the basis of self developed technology, internet and satellite, India is setting the way for expansion of telecommunication. |
Question 4.
(A) Fill the following information in the map of Brazil, label and prepare index. (Any Four) [4]
1. Name any one neighbouring country to the south of Brazil.
2. Escarpment
3. Equator
4. A port on the confluence of River Negro and River Amazon.
5. Pantanal
6. Any one tourist place
(B) Observe the transport map of India and answer the following questions. (Any Four) [4]
1. Which means of transport are visible on the map?
2. Whicli are the two ends of the North-South Highway?
3. Which are the two ends of the East-West Highway?
4. Which major metropolitan cities are connected under ‘Golden Quadrilateral’?
5. Name any two major ports on the eastern coast of India.
Answer:
(A)
(Note: In exam, students are expected to attempt any 4 questions, they will be required to fill index accordingly.)
(B) 1. The means of transport that are visible on the map of India are national highways and major ports.
2. Srinagar is the north end while Kanyakumari and Kochin is the South end of the North-South Highway.
3. Silchar is the east end while Porbandar is the west end of the East-West Highway.
4. Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi and Mumbai are the major metropolitan cities that are connected under ‘Golden Quadrilateral’.
5. Kolkata, Vishakhapatnam and Chennai are the major ports on the eastern coast of India.
[Note: Students are expected to write the names of any two ports.]
(Note: Students are expected to study the Maps properly before they answer the questions.)
Question 5.
Give geographical reasons. (Any Two) [6]
1. There is not much difference in the range of climatic temperature in Manaus.
2. There are fewer natural ports on the eastern coast of India.
3. Urbanisation is increasing rapidly in India.
4. Per capita land availability is more in Brazil as compared to India.,
Answer:
1. i. Manaus is located to the north of Brazil. The equator passes through the northern part of Brazil which means that the sun’s rays are perpendicular in this region throughout the year. Hence, the temperature here is hot.
ii. Moreover, as it falls under the equatorial region, this region receives Convectional type of rainfall. So, the temperature here is humid.
iii. Thus, throughout the year this region experiences hot and humid climate. Therefore, there is not much difference in the range of climatic temperature in Manaus.
2. There are fewer natural ports on the eastern coast of India due to the following reasons:
i. The Eastern Coast of India borders the Bay of Bengal and has formed as a result of depositional work of rivers.
ii. Due to the gentle slope of the land, east flowing rivers flow at lower^velocities and deposit the sediments at the coast. As a result, deltas are found along this coast and make the coast shallow.
iii. A natural port can only develop where there is a deep sea and an indent coast line.
3. i. The availability of facilities like water, electricity supply, etc. in cities led to the growth of industries.
ii. Availability of jobs and work in cities, made peopje to migrate from villages to* the cities.
iii. In India, the urban population is increasingly expanding the urban centers.
Due to this, urbanisation in India grows and new cities develop.
4. i. India occupies only 2.41 per cent of the land area of the world whereas it supports 17.5 per cent of the world’s population. On the other hand, Brazil occupies 5.6 per cent world’s total land and has 2.78 per cent of world’s total population.
ii. The average density of population in India is 382 persons per sq. km. as per 2011 census. While the density of population in Brazil as the 2010 census around 23 persons per sq. km.
iii. This means that the per person availability of land in India is lesser than that of Brazil. Moreover, the population of India is also higher than that of Brazil.
Due to these reasons, the per capita land availability is more in Brazil as compared to India.
Question 6.
(A) Observe the table given below. It shows the literacy rate of Brazil and India. Draw a joint bar graph from this table and answer the following questions: [6]
1. Which country has a higher literacy rate?
2. What is the difference between the literacy rates of India and Brazil in 1991?
3. Compare the increasing trend in literacy rate of both the countries from 1981 to 2016.
(B) Read the give graph and answer the following questions. [6]
1. What type of graph is shown here?
2. What does the graph show?
3. Which country’s tourism has a larger share in the contribution towards GDP?
4. What percentage of population in Brazil was engaged in tourism activity?
5. Which country has a larger population engaged in tourism sector but contributes lesser in GDP?
6. What percentage of population in India was engaged in tourism activity?
Answer:
(A)
1. Brazil has a higher literacy rate than India. „
2. The difference between the literacy rates of India and Brazil in 1991 is 31.8%.
3. From 1981 to 2016, literacy rate in India has increased by 32.2% whereas in Brazil, it has increased by 18%.
(Note: Here, students are expected to draw an accurate graph diagram with correct- markings. This will help them answer the graph based questions in an accurate manner.)
OR
(B)
1. The type of graph shown is a Joint bar graph.
2. The graph shows the percentage of population engaged in tourism and the contribution of tourism in GDP of Brazil and India respectively.
3. Brazil’s contribution towards tourism has a larger share towards its GDP when compared to India.
4. Less than 8 % of population in Brazil was engaged in tourism activity.
5. India has a larger population engaged in tourism sector but contributes lesser in GDP.
6. Approximately 9% of population in India was engaged in tourism activity.
(Note: Here, students are expected to observe the given graph diagrams carefully. This will help them answer the graph based questions in an accurate manner.)
Question 7.
Answer in detail. (Any Two) [8]
1. Differentiate between the forest types of Brazil and India.
2. What are the difficulties in the development of the railway system in Brazil’s internal areas?
3. Outline the importance of field-visit.
Answer:
1.
| INDIA | BRAZIL |
| i. Dominant tvne of forest | |
| Deciduous forests are dominantly found in India in the regions receiving rainfall between 1000 mm to 2000 mm along with warm and moist summers and cold and dry winters. | It rains throughout the year in most parts of the equatorial region receiving rainfall of about 2000 mm on an average. Thus, equatorial forests are dominant in Brazil. |
| ii. Coniferous Forest | |
| Coniferous forests are found in places of medium altitudes of Indian Himalayas. E.g. Pine, deodar, fir. At the foothills mixed forests (including coniferous and deciduous type of forests) are found. | Coniferous forests are not found in Brazil. |
| iii. TroDical Everareen Forests | |
| Tropical evergreen forests are mainly found in the Western Ghats and the north eastern India with regions receiving rainfall of more than 2000 mm. | Tropical evergreen forests are mainly found in northern part of Brazil (Amazon River Basin). |
| iv. Coastal Forests | |
| Coastal forests are mainly found in the eastern coast of India. | Coastal forests are not found in Brazil. |
| v. Thorny Shrubs | |
| Thorny shrubs are seen in the parts of the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and Tamil Nadu where the rainfall is very less. | Thorny shrubs are found only in Caatinga in Brazil. |
2. i. The most common mode of transportation in the eastern part of the Brazil is roadways.
ii. Also, waterways have developed on the Amazon River on a commercial basis.
iii. However, the development of railways is difficult in the forested land of Amazon river basin and the swampy land there.
iv. Also, railways are not well developed in Brazil due to Brazilian highland area.
Hence, there are difficulties in the development of the railway system in Brazil’s internal areas.
3. Field visit is a visit to factory, farm or museum made by students and a teacher for the purpose of firsthand information.
The importance of field visit can be explained through the following points:
i. It is a practical method of studying geography.
ii. Various geographical features can be directly experienced through field-visit. Also, one can collect several samples from the area of the visit which helps to understand the subject in better manner.
iii. Field visit also helps us to understand the geographical and social conditions of a place. It enables one to comprehend various geographical concepts and elements easily.
iv. It also provides an opportunity to directly interact with the local people and understand their problems.
v. It is extremely useful for understanding the correlation between humans and environment.
[Each answer carries 4 marks]
(Note: Students are expected to write answers in a point wise format.)