Maharashtra Board SSC Class 10 Geography Sample Paper Set 4 with Answers Solutions Pdf Download.
Maharashtra Board Class 10 Geography Model Paper Set 4 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. Considering hemisphere, which shape correctly represents the hemisphere in which India lies?
Answer:
Considering hemisphere, India lies in
2. Approximately _________% of India’s foreign trade moves through ocean routes. (iv)
(i) 86
(ii) 19
(iii) 70
(iv) 95
Answer:
Approximately 95% of India’s foreign trade moves through ocean routes.
3. Sao Paulo has extensive area under rich soil which makes it ideal for growing _________. (ii)
(i) tea
(ii) coffee
(iii) tobacco
(iv) sugarcane
Answer:
Sao Paulo has extensive area under rich soil which makes it ideal for growing coffee.
4. Identify the correct group-
The order of plateaus of India from south to north
(i) Kamataka-Maharashtra-Bundelkhand
(ii) Chhota Nagpur-Malwa-Marwad
(iii) Telangana-Maharashtra-Marwad
Answer:
Karnataka-Maharashtra-Bundelkhand
Question 2.
Match the following. [4]
| Group ‘A’ | Group ‘B’ |
| 1. Pantanal | a. Convectional rainfall |
| 2. Coastal Forests | b. Railway Station in India |
| 3. Amazon valley | c. Tourist place |
| 4. Rio De Janeiro | d. Grassland |
| e. Sundari trees | |
| f. Largest wetlands |
Answer:
| Group ‘A’ | Group ‘B’ |
| 1. Pantanal | f. Largest wetlands |
| 2. Coastal Forests | e. Sundari trees |
| 3. Amazon valley | a. Convectional rainfall |
| 4. Rio De Janeiro | c. Tourist place |
Question 3.
Answer in one sentence. (Any Four) [4]
1. Which winds are responsible for the rainfall in India?
2. Where does the Puraguaco river meet the Atlantic ocean?
3. Name the three types of economies on a global level.
4. Name the fold mountains of India.
5. Which important latitudes pass through Brazil?
Answer:
1. The South-West and the North-East monsoon winds are responsible for the rainfall in India.
2. River Paraguaco meets the Altantic Ocean near Salvador town.
3. Three types of economics on a global level are:
i. Capitalistic Economy
ii. Socialistic Economy
iii. Mixed Economy
4. The Himalayas and the Aravalis are the fold mountains of India.
5. The two important latitudes that pass through Brazil are Equator and the Tropic of Capricorn.
Question 4.
(A) Fill the following information in the map of India, label and prepare index. (Any Four) [4]
1. One important railway station in Maharashtra
2. Any one tea producing state
3. Draw the main parallel of latitude passing through India which affects its climate.
4. The Great Indian Bustard
5. River Ganga
6. Western Ghats
(B) Observe the map of Brazil and answer the following questions. (Any Four) [4]
1. Which region of Brazil produces sugarcane?
2. In which region of Brazil are cocoa plantation concentrated?
3. In which region of Brazil do you find animal husbandry?
4. In which region of Brazil do you find Bauxite?
5. In which region of Brazil do you find Coal?
Answer:
(A)
(Note: In exam, students are expected to attempt any 4 questions, they will be required to fill index accordingly.)
(B) 1. The Central and Eastern parts of Brazil produce sugarcane.
2. The cocoa plantation is concentrated in the regions of Eastern Brazil.
3. Animal husbandry is practiced in the southern and south-western parts of Brazil.
4. Bauxite is found in North, North-Eastern and South-Eastern regions of Brazil.
5. Coal is found in Southern Brazil.
Question 5.
Give geographical reasons. (Any Two)
1. Settlements are sparse in north-eastern Brazil.
2. As compared to Amazon, pollution in river Ganga will affect human life greatly.
3. Brazil’s time is behind India’s time.
4. There are no west-flowing rivers in Brazil.
Answer:
1. i. Proper climate, adequate water supply, availability of resources and fertile soil are the reasons for the growth of urbanisation in a particular region.
ii. The north-eastern part of Brazilian highlands is a rain-shadow region due to the escarpment formed by the eastern side of the Highlands.
iii. The region to the north of this area is known as ‘Drought Quadrilateral’ as it receives very less rainfall. Due to this, it becomes difficult to practice agriculture and so it is not well-developed in this region.
Therefore, settlements are sparse in north-eastern Brazil.
2. i. Amazon basin lies to the north of Brazil. Amazon River receives huge discharge of about 2 lakhs cubic m/s. On the other hand, in North Indian Plains, due to gentle slope, the speed (velocity) of River Ganga is less.
ii. The region near the Amazon Basin is covered by thick dense equatorial rainforests, hence, it is unfit for settlement. However, the Ganga river basin is a very fertile region and agriculture is carried out here on a large scale. Moreover, due to the availability of water, this region is densely populated.
iii. Due to the throwing of industrial waste in rivers, the river water has become polluted which has an adverse effect on the human life.
Therefore, as compared to Amazon, pollution in river Ganga will affect human life greatly.
3. i. India is located in the eastern hemisphere while Brazil is located in the western hemisphere.
ii. India has only one standard time zone. The 82.5 °E longitude is the Indian Standard Time (IST) and it is ahead by 5 hours 30 minutes from the Greenwich Meridian Time.
iii. On the other hand, Brazil has vast longitudinal extent and there are four different ‘time zones’ in the country. These time zones are behind the GMT by 2, 3, 4 and 5 hours respectively.
Thus, Brazil’s time is behind India’s time.
4. i. Even a cursory look at the map will make one realise that there is North Atlantic and South Atlantic Ocean to the northern and eastern coasts of Brazil respectively.
ii. The Southern Brazil is occupied by an extensive plateau. The height (altitude) decreases gradually towards north. A number of rivers take off from the terminal portion of the highlands and flow northwards to meet Atlantic Ocean. The only major river Sao Francisco flows towards the north for a distance and then takes a sharp eastward turn to enter the coastal strip along the Atlantic Ocean.
iii. Moreover, the Amazon which is the longest river in Brazil, originates from the eastern slopes of Andes Mountains in Peru, flows eastward and meets the North Atlantic ocean.
iv. Likewise, Parana, Paraguay and Uruguay originate from southern slopes of the Highlands and flows through the south-western part of Brazil.
Therefore, there are no west flowing rivers in Brazil.
Question 6.
(A) Observe the table given below. It shows the growth of share of urban population in total population of Brazil. Draw a line graph from this table. Examine the graph carefully and answer the following questions:
1. What is the interval of the data?
2. In which period did urbanisation occur rapidly?
3. During 2000 to 2010, urbanisation increased by how much percent?
OR
(B) Observe the graph and answer the following questions.
1. In which country is higher sex ratio found?
2. What was the sex ratio of Brazil in 2011?
3. In which decade, vast difference can be seen in the sex ratio of Brazil?
4. In 1961, what was the sex ratio of India?
5. In which year is the sex ratio less in India?
6. After 1991, in which year do we see a sudden rise in the sex ratio of India?
Answer:
(A)
1. The interval of the data is 10 years.
2. Urbanisation occurred rapidly in the decade of 1960-1970.
3. In Brazil, during 2000-2010, urbanisation increased from 81.5% to 84.6% which means it grew by a mere 3.1%.
OR
(B)
1. Higher sex ratio is found in Brazil.
2. In 2011, the sex ratio of Brazil was approximately 1080.
3. Between 2001 and 2011, vast difference can be seen in the sex ratio of Brazil. In 1961, the sex ratio of India was approximately 940.
4. In 1991, sex ratio is less in India.
6. After 1991, we see a sudden rise in the sex ratio of India in 2011.
Question 7.
Answer in detail. (Any Two) [8]
1. Prepare a questionnaire for a field visit to a factory.
2. Discuss the factors affecting the climate of Brazil.
3. Explain the following-
i. Correlation between physiographic and internal waterways
ii. Modem means of communication
Answer:
1. A questionnaire for a field visit to a factory will be as follows:
i. When was the factory established?
ii. Which product is manufactured in the factory?
iii. Where does the raw material required for the production come from?
iv. Who provides water supply to the factory?
v. In which market is the final product sold? How far is this market from the factory?
vi. While setting up this factory, how many workers were provided with the means of livelihood?
vii. Which are the various roadways or railways that can be used to reach the factory?
viii. What provisions have been made for the betterment of workers? etc.
ix. What precautions have been taken to prevent a fire hazard?
x. What precautions have been taken to prevent or reduce environmental pollution?
2. i. Latitudinal extenet: Brazil experiences wide range of variations in climate due to its vast latitudinal extent. The temperature in the northern part of Brazil is hot while the temperature in the southern part are comparatively lower.
ii. Equator: 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. Moreover, this region receives Convectional type of rainfall. The average temperature in the Amazon valley is 25° C – 28° C and the rainfall is around 2000mm. So, the temperature here is humid. Thus, throughout the year this region experiences hot and humid climate.
iii. The escarpment: Brazil receives rainfall from the South- East Trade winds as well as the North- East Trade winds. However, the escarpment acts as a barrier to the winds coming from the sea. This causes orographic type of rainfall in the coastal areas. Beyond the highlands, as the effect of these winds gets reduced, the north-eastern part of the Highlands receives less rainfall and is called as a rain shadow region. This region is called Drought Quadrilateral.
iv. Weak convergence zone: In the equatorial regions, the winds move in the vertical direction in this region. Also the convergence zone of the trade winds near the coastal areas is extremely weak. As a result, cyclones are not formed.
v. Highland and sea coast: The climate is cooler in the Highlands and the coasts experiences mild and humid climate due to the proximity of the sea.
Thus, the vast latitudinal extent and the physiography of Brazil affect the climate of this country.
3. i. Correlation between physiographic and internal waterways:
a. Role of rivers is very important for internal waterways in a country, which requires shallow ground waterways.
b. Gentle slopes are most useful to cover long distances on water navigation. For e.g. In the north of Brazil, large parts of the Amazon river are most suitable for waterways. From Equitos in Peru to the mouth of Amazon river is the longest waterway (about 3700 kms) which can be navigated through.
c. In India, the low lying areas, the Ganges river basin, in the Indian peninsula the Godavari river basin and also bigger canals & large reservoirs are used for waterways. About 1% of the country’s transportation takes place through waterways, which include rivers, canals, backwaters, creeks, etc.
ii. Modern means of communication:
a. Modern means of communication includes phone, mobile phone, television, radio and internet.
b. If we compare India and Brazil, the telecommunication service in Brazil is well developed.
c. Here, around 45% more people use internet. In India, the telecommunications sector is developing fast and the use of computers, mobile phones and internet is increasing. As a result, India is one of the largest users of internet and smartphones.
d. In the field of space technology with the help of self developed skill and knowledge, India has achieved a milestone in developing satellites and broadcasting. Brazil is progressing technologically towards sending domestically developed satellites into space with their own rockets.