Kerala Syllabus SAMAGRA SCERT SAMAGRA Question Pool for Class 10 English Medium Geography Eyes in the Sky and Data Analysis
The map shows the course of the monsoon winds. Observe the map and prepare a note based on the indicators below.
Indicators
Monsoon season
Characteristics of the wind
South-west monsoon season
Any two
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Which type of soil is mostly found in northern mountain region
Mountain soil
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The distribution of rainfall is not uniform throughout India. What are the geographical reasons for this?
Direction of winds
Location of mountains
Shape of Indian terrain
Moisture content in the
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Which is the geographical division marked as ‘A’ in the map? Write two features of this region
Peninsular plateau
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Which are the geographical divisions marked as ‘A,B,C,D’ in the map?
Write one feature of each region
a. Northern mountain region
b. Peninsular plateau
c. Eastern coastal plain
d. Great plains of the
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Describe the characteristics of climatic phenomena in different parts of India during the winter and hot weather seasons.
Winter
December, January and February: (1) Temperature decreases from south to north (1)
North India experience moderately hot
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Write down the length, breadth and aerial extent of the Himalayan mountain range.
2400 km.
400 km to the west.,150 km to the east.
5 lakh
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Why is the northern great plain of India known as 'Granary of India'?
Many crops are cultivated, including wheat, maize, paddy, sugarcane, cotton, and
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Write down the major soils of India in terms of topography.
Northern Highlands -mountain soil ,Dark brown or black coloured soil
Northern Great Plains-alluvial soil,desert soil
Peninsular Plateau - Red Soil
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The following are some of the climatic phenomena experienced in India. In which season do each of them experience?
A-Western Disturbance
B- Mango showers
C- October heat
A. Western Disturbances – winter season
b. Mango showers - Summer
c. October heat - North-East
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Arrange the information in column B and C in accordance to column A.
A |
B |
C |
Mahanadi |
Kabani |
Mahabaleswar |
Godavari |
Tel |
The Brahmagiri Ranges |
Krishna |
Sabari |
Maikala Ranges |
Kaveri |
Bhima |
Nasik |
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Name the hills included in the eastern highlands.
Patkaibum, Naga Hills, Garo, Khasi, Jayantia,
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Based on location, subdivision and width factors, compare the western coastal plain and eastern coastal plain
The western coastal plain
Location - Between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats.
Subdivisions -Gujarat coastal plain, Konkan coastal plain and
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Prepare a note on the characteristics of Himalayan rivers
Extensive catchment area
Intensive erosion
Water transport
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Prepare a description of the Indus and Ganga rivers based on their origin, tributaries and lengths.
Indus - Manasarovar
Ganga-Gangothri (The Gaumugh Cave)
Indus River - 2280 km (India - 709 km)
River Ganges - About 2500
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The pairs below are from some of the peninsular rivers in India and their tributaries. Which of these is the wrong pair?
|
The Peninsula River |
The Tributary river |
A |
Godavari |
Indravathi |
B |
Krishna |
Tungabhadra |
C |
Kaveri |
Amravathi |
D |
Narmada |
Ib |
Narmada - Ib
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The mountain range in the southern end of the Himalayas is losing continuity in many places.
A. What is the name of the Himalayan range mentioned in the statement?
B. What is the average height of this division?
C. Write another feature of this division
A. The Siwalik range
B. Average height 1220 m
C. Broad flat Valleys
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Choose the soil most suitable for cotton cultivation.
(Black soil, red soil, lateral soil, mountain soil)
Black soil
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Which rock type is most abundant in the Deccan Plateau?
Igneous rocks/basalt
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Which are the mountain ranges included in the Trans Himalayas ?
Karakoram, Ladakh and Saskar
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The peninsular plateau is called the storehouse of minerals. Why?
Iron ore,coal, manganese, bauxite, limestone, etc. are the major minerals found here.Hence mining, and minerals based industries are the main
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Write two example for local winds blowing in winter.
Loo, Mangoshower
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Most parts of the state of Rajasthan are desert. Why?
In the western part of the Northern Great Plains there is very little
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Which is the highest mountain peak in India?
Godwin Austin (Mount K2.)
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Which is the southernmost point of India?
Indira Point
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Choose the capital of Lakshadweep.
(Kavarathi, Port Blair, Agathi, Minicoy)
Kavarathi
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Which is the longest river in Indian Peninsula?
Godavari
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Which is the highest peak in the peninsular plateau?
Anamudi
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What is the cause of winter rains in Punjab? What is the agricultural significance of this rainfall in India?
Western disturbance
Winter Rainfall in the Northern great plain, particularly in Punjab
These rains are very useful for winter
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Analyse the role of jet streams in bringing the western disturbance to India.
Jet streams play an important role in bringing the Western disturbance into India
The jet stream are the upper air winds in the
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What are the major soils found in the peninsular plateau?
Black Soil / Cotton Soil
Red
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Explain
(i)The western disturbance
(ii) The October heat
(i) Western Disturbance is characteristic of winter
During the winter, the intense low pressure that forms over the Mediterranean Sea
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Prepare a note comparing the summer and winter seasons?
Summer
March, April and May are experienced in India,
The Sun is over the northern hemisphere
The local winds Loo
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List out the seasons in India
Winter season
Summer season
Southwest Monsoon
Northeast
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What are the factors influencing the climate of India?
Latitude
Physiography
Nearness to
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Where is the only volcano in India situated ?
The Barren Island(Andaman and Nicobar
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Compare the Peninsular rivers and the Himalayan rivers
Himalayan rivers
Originating from the Himalayan Mountain ranges.
Extensive catchment
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which type of soil is seen in the northern mountain ranges?
mountain soil
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Broad flat valleys seen along the Siwaliks ranges are called:
Duns
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Which mountain range is situated in the southernmost part of the Himalayas? Write any three features of this mountain range
Siwalik
Situated to the south of the Himachal.
Average height 1220 m
The Himalayan rivers run across this mountain range and
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How much does the northern mountain region influences in shaping the climate and life of India? Explain
Have been protecting us from foreign invasions from the north since ancient times.
Block the monsoon winds and cause rainfall throughout North
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Describe the characteristics of South-West Monsoon in India.
Two branches - the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal
Arabian Sea Branch
By the beginning of June, the Arabian
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