SSC Maharashtra Board Geography Question Paper July 2023 with Answers

Maharashtra Board SSC Class 10 Geography Question Paper July 2023 with Answers Solutions Pdf Download.

SSC Geography Question Paper July 2023 with Answers Pdf Download Maharashtra Board

Time: 2 Hours
Total Marks: 40

Notes:

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. Draw neat diagrams and sketches wherever necessary.
6. Use of stencils of the map is allowed for drawing the maps wherever necessary.
7. Use only Blue or Black ink pen for writing the answers. Answers written in pencil will not be considered.
8. Pencil and Colour Pencil can be used for drawing diagrams, sketches, graphs and maps.

Question 1.
Choose the correct options and complete the sentences: [4]
1. India and Brazil have ________ type of Government. (iii)
(i) Military
(ii) Communist
(iii) Republic
(iv) Presidential
Answer:
India and Brazil have Republic type of Government.

2. With reference to area Brazil stands ________ in the world. (i)
(i) Fifth
(ii) Seventh
(iii) First
(iv) Ninth
Answer:
With reference to area Brazil stands fifth in the world.

3. In the swampy and marshy lands of Assam ________ are found. (ii)
(i) Anaconda
(ii) One-horned rhinoceroses
(iii) Macaw
(iv) Wild ass
Answer:
In the swampy and marshy lands of Assam One-horned rhinoceroses are found.

4. Brazil is the largest exporter of ________ in the world. (ii)
(i) Tea
(ii) Coffee
(iii) Rice
(iv) Corn
Answer:
Brazil is the largest exporter of coffee in the world.

Question 2.
Match the following: [4]

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
(1) Highlands	(i) Questionnaire
(2) Field visit	(ii) Goa
(3) Highest Urbanisation	(iii) Brasilia
(4) Capital of Brazil	(iv) Guyana
	(v) Assam
	(vi) Rio de Janeiro

Answer:

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
(1) Highlands	(iv) Guyana
(2) Field visit	(i) Questionnaire
(3) Highest Urbanisation	(vi) Rio de Janeiro or
	(ii) Goa
(4) Capital of Brazil	(iii) Brasilia

Question 3.
Answer the following in one sentence each (any four): [4]
1. The country Brazil is famous for which type of dance?
2. Name the country which is promoting “Go West” Policy.
3. Which country has a high proportion of young population?
4. Write the name of the largest delta of the world.
5. How many ‘Time Zones’ are considered in Brazil?
Answer:
1. The country Brazil is famous for Samba dance.
2. Brazil is promoting ‘Go West’ Policy.
3. India has a high proportion of young population.
4. Sunderbans is the largest delta of the world.
5. There are four time zones are considered in Brazil.

Question 4.
(A) Mark the following in the outline map of India and give index (any four): [4]
1. Gangetic Dolphin
2. Cold Desert
3. Tropic of Cancer
4. Aravali Range
5. Region of highest rainfall
6. Kochi port
(B) Observe the given map and answer the questions given below it (any four): [4]

Questions:
1. Name the state in Brazil with highest density of population.
2. What is the density of population in Roraima State?
3. Write name of any one state having population density less than 50 on the eastern coast of Brazil.
4. How much is the density of population in Ceara State?
5. What is the density of population in Brasilia?
Answer:
(A)


(Note: In exam, students are expected to attempt any 4 questions, they will be required to fill index accordingly.)
(B)
1. In Brazil, the state, ‘Rio de Janeiro’ has highest density of population.
2. In Roraima state, the density of population is less than 50 persons per sq. km.
3. Bahia and Espirito Santo are the states on the eastern coast of Brazil having population density less than 50 persons per sq.km.
(Note: Students are expected to write the name of any one state.)
4. In Ceara state, the density of population is between 50 to 100 persons per sq.km.
5. In Brasilia, the density of population is more than 300 persons per sq.km.

Question 5.
Give geographical reasons for the following (any two): [6]
1. There are fewer natural ports on the eastern coast of India.
2. The northeastern part of Brazilian Highlands receives very less rainfall.
3. Tropical cyclones occur rarely in Brazil.
4. A dense network of railways has developed in North Indian plains.
Answer:
1. 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.

2. i. Brazil receives rainfall from the South-East Trade winds as well as the North-East Trade winds.
ii. Some parts of the Highlands extend upto the northern coast.
iii. The escarpments act as an obstruction to the South-East trade winds coming from the sea. This causes orographic type of rainfall in the coastal areas.
iv. Beyond the highlands, as the effect of these winds gets reduced, the region receives less rainfall.
Due to all these reasons, the north-eastern part of Brazilian Highlands receives very less rainfall and is called as a rain shadow region or a ‘Drought Quadrilateral’.

3. i. Due to the vast latitudinal extent of Brazil, it experiences wide range of difference in climate. For e.g. Near the equator, it is hot while near Tropic of Capricorn there is temperate type of climate.
ii. In the coastal regions near the Equator as the sun’s rays are perpendicular, there is not much difference in the temperature of the country throughout the year. Moreover, the winds move in the vertical direction in this region.
iii. Also the convergence zone of the trade winds near the coastal areas is extremely weak.
As a result, cyclones are not formed.
Therefore, tropical cyclones occur rarely in Brazil.

4. i. Railways is an easy and convenient mode of transport. It is a suitable for transportation of people as well as goods.
ii. The railway network is dense in North Indian Plains and in areas where the slopes are gentle.
iii. Also, this area has high population and well developed agriculture and industries.
This has lead to increased urbanisation in these regions, as a result of which a dense network of railways has developed in the north Indian plains.

Question 6.
(A) With the help of given statistical data, prepare a simple line graph and answer the following questions:
Number of International Tourists in India [6]

Years	Number of Tourists (In Lakhs)
1995	21
2000	23
2005	26
2010	42
2015	120

Questions:
1. Which year had the least number of tourists?
2. The number of tourists had increased by how many lakhs between 2010 to 2015?
3. What was the number of International tourists in 2005?
Or
(B) Observe the following graph and answer the questions given below it: [6]
Tourism and Economy (2016)

Questions:
1. What type of graph is shown here?
2. What does the graph show?
3. Which country’s tourism has a large share in the contribution towards G.D.P.?
4. Which country has a larger population engaged in tourism sector but contributes lesser in G.D.P.?
5. In India, how much percent is the contribution of tourism in its G.D.P.?
6. How much percent of Brazilian population is contributing in its tourism industry?
Answer:
(A)

1. The year 1995 had the least number of tourists.
2. Between 2010 to 2015, the number of tourists had increased by 78 lakhs.
3. In 2005, the number of international tourists was 26 lakhs.

OR

1. The type of graph shown is a joint bar graph (multiple 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 in its GDP when compared to India.
4. India has a larger population engaged in tourism sector but contributes lesser in GDP.
5. In India, the contribution of tourism in its G.D.P. is more than 8%
6. Less than 8% of Brazilian population is contributing in its tourism industry.

Question 7.
Answer the following questions in detail (any two): [8]
1. Explain the historical background of India and Brazil.
2. How will you manage the litter during the field visit?
3. Explain the diversity of wildlife in Brazil.
Answer:
1. i. Historical background of India:
a. India was under the British rule for nearly one and a half century and gained independence in 1947.
b.In the initial years of its independence, India fought three wars. These wars had an adverse effect on the economy of India.
c. In the post independence period, India faced severe shortage of food grains which resulted in famines in several parts of the country.

ii. Historical background of Brazil:
a. Brazil was under the Portuguese rule for more than three centuries and gained independence in 1822.
b. Further, it was governed by a populist military government from 1930 till 1985.
c. Brazil went through global financial difficulties till date 20th century. [4]

2. i. It is our social responsibility to ensure that the cleanliness and sanctity of the place of visit is not disturbed during our visit.
ii. So during field visit, we must ensure that we do not throw trash or litter around us.
iii. We must use the dustbins for throwing empty packets of snacks, empty water bottles, left-over food items, etc. Also, we must try to segregate dry and wet waste.
iv. We must carry huge garbage bags so as to use them to collect trash in absence of a dustbin or if the dustbin is overflowing with garbage. This garbage bag can be disposed later.

3. i. Great diversity in wildlife is found in Brazil than any other country in the world.
ii. Guinea pigs, crocodiles, alligators, monkeys, pumas, leopards, golden lion Tamarin, etc. are found in Brazil.
iii. Huge anacondas are found in the swampy areas of the Pantanal.
iv. Swordfish, found in the seas while pink dolphins and piranhas, found in the rivers are among the fish varieties.
v. Major birds like macaws, flamingos, various types of parrots and Condors that are huge in size & fly high in the sky are found in Brazil.
vi. A wide variety of species of insects is also found in Brazil.
Due to these varieties, the wildlife of Brazil is very rich and diverse.

SSC Maharashtra Board Geography Question Paper with Answers