Geography

CLASS  X

MAX. MARKS    80                                                                DURATION : 3 HOURS

1.(a)N ame two poets of the gupta period.

   (b)Which language was used in literature during this period? [1+1=2]

2.Why do we say that the establishment of the sultanate of Delhi marked the beginning of a new phase in the history of medieval period? [ 2 ]

3.(a)Why did gandhiji decide to call off the non cooperation movement?

   (b)What was the aim of the non cooperation movement?[1+1=2]

4.List down two causes which contributed to the growth of “extremism” during the freedom struggle?[1+1=2]

5.How are Indian rivers categorized?[1+1=2]

6.Name a characteristic,type of crop,and a state where it is found.

   (a)Cotton

   (b)Sugarcane[1+1=2]

7.List down four salient features of green resolution .[0.5+0.5+0.5+0.5=2]

8.Differentiate between public and private sector.[1+1=2]

9.What is human development?[2]

10.How can communalism and casteism  be rooted out?[2]

11.GIVE TWO CAUSES OF TSUNAMI ?[1+1=2]

12.What would you do if our hand gets burnt? Give two do’s and don’ts about burns.[1+1=2]

13.describe two aspects of the Indian society in the 18^th century.[2+2=4]

                                               OR

“THE PRESS IS AN IMPORTANT FORCE IN SOCIETY.”GIVE FOUR REASONS TO PROVE?[1+1+1+1=4]

14.What measures have been listed down in the energy conservation act 2001,for energy conservation?[4]

                                               OR

How is coal formed ? where is it found today?what other name is given to this minerals?

Name the types of coal.[1+0.5+0.5+2=4]

15.(a) Why was early cotton textile industry located in maharastra?

     (b)Where was the first cotton textile mill set up?

     (c) List down the four reasons why cotton mills have been decentralized in the country     today?[1+0.5+2.5=4]

16.(a) Name five inland waterways of India.

     (b) Give two reasons why waterways are popular as a means of communication and transport?[2+2=4]

17.How do the government attempts of (a)Public distribution system and (b)Standardization of products , help consumers?[2+2=4]

18.(a)Why is communalism considered antireligious?

    (b) When do communal confrontations start erupting?[2+2=4]

                                              OR

“INDIAN CULTURE HAS SOUGHT UNITY IN DIVERSITY.” explain giving four points.[1+1+1+1=4]