Maharashtra Board SSC Class 10 Geography Question Paper 2023 with Answers Solutions Pdf Download.
SSC Geography Question Paper 2023 with Answers Pdf Download Maharashtra Board
Time allowed : 2 Hours
Maximum marks : 40
General Instructions:
(1) All questions/activities are compulsory.
(2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
(3) For Q. No. 4(A) use supplied outline map of India and tie it to your answer-book.
(4) For Q. No. 6(A) use the graph paper supplied to you and attach it to the main answer-book.
(5) Use of stencil is allowed for drawing map.
(6) Draw neat diagrams and sketches wherever necessary.
(7) Answers should be written in Black or Blue ink only.
(8) Pencil and Colour Pencil can be used for diagrams, sketches graphs and map work.
(9) Answers written in pencil will not be considered.
Question 1.
Choose the correct alternatives and complete the sentences: (4)
(1) The Lakshadweep islands of Arbian Sea are ……………. .
(i) Made from the part separated from the mainland
(ii) Coral islands
(iii) Volcanic islands
(iv) Continental islands
Answer:
(ii) Coral islands
(2) Brazil is the ……………. populated country in the South American continent.
(i) Less
(ii) Medium
(iii) Very less
(iv) Very high
Answer:
(iv) Very high
(3) The concentration of settlements is related to ……………. major factors.
(i) Proximity of the sea
(ii) Plain region
(iii) Availability of water
(iv) Climate
Answer:
(iii) Availability of water
(4) The economies of India and Brazil are of the ……………. type.
(i) Undeveloped
(ii) Developed
(iii) Developing
(iv) Highly developed
Answer:
(iii) Developing
Question 2.
Match the columns : (4)
| Column ‘A’ | Column ‘B’ |
| (1) Trans-Amazonian Highway | (a) Teak |
| (2) Thorny and bush-type vegetation | (b) Football |
| (3) Plain region | (c) Major Highways |
| (4) Popular game of Brazil | (d) Khejadi |
| (e) Punjab | |
| (f) Cricket |
Answer:
| Column ‘A’ | Column ‘B’ |
| (1) Trans-Amazonian Highway | (c) Major Highways |
| (2) Thorny and bush-type vegetation | (d) Khejadi |
| (3) Plain region | (e) Punjab |
| (4) Popular game of Brazil | (b) Football |
Question 3.
Write short notes (any two) (4)
(1) Items to be carried for a field visit
Answer:
The following items are to be carried for a field visit:
(i) Notebook, pen and pencil, camera, binoculars, etc to collect information.
(ii) I-card, water bottle, cap and a first-aid box are a must.
(iii) Ziplock bags for collection of samples.
(iv) Carry your own questionnaire for getting more and more information.
(2) The coasts of Brazil.
Answer:
(i) The coastline of Brazil extends for approximately 7400 km. It is divided into northern coast and eastern coast.
(ii) The coast extending from Amapa province in the north to Rio Grande do Norte is known as the northern coast / North Atlantic coast.
(iii) The northern coast is characterised by mouths of many rivers including the Amazon. Therefore, this region is a low-lying region.
(iv) The Brazilian coast is protected in some areas by coral reefs and atoll islands.
(3) Mining in India
Answer:
(i) The Chhota Nagpur plateau in India is a large storehouse of different minerals.
(ii) Mining is the main occupation of the people there.
(iii) Coal is mined in Korba in Chhattisgarh and in eastern Maharashtra.
(iv) Reserves of mineral oil and natural gas have been discovered at the mouth of river Godavary, stones like marble are found in Rajasthan and Cuddapah in Andhra Pradesh.
Question 4.
(A) Mark the following in the outline map of India. Write the names and give index (any four): (4)
(1) Union territory — Daman
(2) Heavy rainfall region to the west coast
(3) Cold desert
(4) Region to the north having high density of population
(5) Kanyakumari
(6) Chilka lake
Answer:
(B) Observe the map of Brazil and answer the following questions (any four) : (4)
Questions:
(1) Which is the major river in Brazil?
Answer:
Amazon river is the major river in Brazil.
(2) Name the important island in Brazil.
Answer:
Marajo Island is the important island in Brazil.
(3) Towards which direction does Uruguay river flow?
Answer:
Uruguay river flows from north to south direction.
(4) Sao Francisco river terminates into which Ocean?
Answer:
Sao Francisco river terminates into the South Atlantic Ocean.
(5) Name any one river meeting the North Atlantic Ocean.
Answer:
Parnaiba river meets the North Atlantic Ocean.
Question 5.
Give geographical reasons (any two): (6)
(1) In Brazil, majority of population is found in the eastern coastal areas.
Answer:
(i) The eastern coast of Brazil has rich fertile land which is important for development.of agriculture.
(ii) This region is also rich in minerals like iron ore and has a steady power supply.
(iii) The region has good water supply and excellent transportation facilities.
Therefore, in Brazil, majority of population is found in the eastern coastal areas.
(2) Eco-tourism is being developed more in Brazil.
Answer:
(i) Clean, white sand beaches, attractive sea coasts, beautiful islands, orchards, deep dense forests of Amazon, various birds and animals attract lots of international tourists to Brazil.
(ii) The new capital city of Brasilia is also a tourist attraction. Tourism is an important economic activity in several regions of Brazil.
(iii) Looking at the sensitivity of the natural resources in Brazil, eco-tourism is developing at a faster rate in Brazil.
(3) Vegetation is scarce in the high altitudes of Himalayas.
Refer to SSC paper March 2024, Answer 5. (1).
(4)India receives precipitation from the North-East monsoon winds too.
Answer:
(i) The South west monsoon winds retreat from the Himalayan ranges and their retreating journey starts in India.
(ii) While blowing from the north-east towards the Indian Ocean, these winds bring rainfall again to some parts of the peninsula.
(iii) They pick up moisture from the Bay of Bengal and thus bring rain to the eastern coast. Therefore, India receives precipitation from the North-East monsoon winds too.
Question 6.(A)
With the help of given statistical data, prepare a simple bar graph and answer the following questions: (6)
Life Expectancy — India
| Years | Life Expectancy |
| 1980 | 54 |
| 1990 | 58 |
| 2000 | 63 |
| 2010 | 67 |
| 2016 | 68 |
Answer:
Questions:
(1) In the year 1990 what is the average life expectancy?
Answer:
In 1990, the average life expectancy is 58 years.
(2) In which two decades, the average life expectancy is found to be similar increase?
Answer:
The two decades are 1980-90 and 2000-10. In both the decades, the average life expectancy is found to be similar increase (4 years).
(3) How much increase can be seen in the life expectancy from 1990 to 2016?
Answer:
The increase in life expectancy from 1990 to 2016 is 68-58 = 10 years.
OR
(B) Read the graph and answer the following questions : (6)
Life Expectancy:
Questions:
(1) What type of graph is shown?
Answer:
The graph shown is a line graph.
(2) What are the factors shown in the graph?
Answer:
The two factors shown in the graph are:
(i) Variations in GDP of Brazil and India.
(ii) The time taken in decades for such variations.
(3) In which year do you find the percentage of GDP similar?
Answer:
We can see the percentage of GDP is similar in both the contries in 1990.
(4) In the year 2010 in India, what is the percentage of GDP in trade?
Answer:
In 2010, it is 50% in India.
(5) In the year 2000 which country’s percentage of GDP in trade was the highest?
Answer:
In the year 2000, India’s country’s percentage of GDP in trade was the highest?
(6) In the year 2016 what is the difference in the percentage of GDP in trade of India and Brazil?
Answer:
In 2016, the percentage of trade in GDP of India = 40%
In 2016, the percentage of trade in GDP of Brazil = 25%
So, the difference = 40 – 25 = 15% v.
Question 7.
Answer in detail (any two): (8)
(1) Write a comparative note on urbanisation in Brazil and India.
Answer:
(A) Urbanisation in India.
(i) The growth of urbanisation in India has been slow. It was 31.2% in 2011, which is quite low in comparison to developed countries.
(ii) Urbanisation has been more in the southern part than in the notrhen part in India.
(iii) Goa is the most urbanised state with 62% population living in urban areas.
(B) Urbanisation in Brazil.
(i) The growth of urbanisation in Brazil has been rapid. It was 84.6% in 2010, which is quite high in comparison to other developing countries.
(ii) Rapid urbanisation happened mainly in the south and south-eastern regions of Brazil.
(iii) Sav Paulo is the most urbanised state. It is emerging as a major metropolitan and Industrial area.
(2) Explain the Historical Background of India.
Answer:
(i) India was under the British rule for almost one and half century. It got its independence in the year 1947.
(ii) Despite facing several problems like three wars, famine situations in various parts and similar issues after independence, it is still a major developing country of the world.
(iii) It is considered to be a global market as well.
(iv) Due to various economic reforms from time to time, its economic development has paced up.
(v) The proportion of youth in its population is high.
(vi) As this forms a major part of a working population, it is looked upon as a young country.
(3) Suggest measures to reduce river pollution during a field visit.
Answer:
(i) Rivers are getting polluted due to the sewage and effluents being added to them and thus affecting their quality.
(ii) Treating of the sewage before draining it into the rivers.
(iii) Reducing the use of pesticides and insecticides as they drain into the water bodies and pollute them.
(iv) Reusing the water for different purposes which reduces the overuse and pollution of water.
(v) Creating public awareness about the importance of rivers and harmful effects of polluting the water bodies.
(vi) Setting up Pollution Control Boards (PCBs) at the national and state levels to curb pollution.