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Maharashtra SSC Class 10 Geography March 2024 question paper

Maximum marks 40 · Time 2 hours

Try each question first, then open its model answer. Where the paper offers a choice, both questions are shown with OR between them.

Q.1

1 mark each

  1. Q.1 (1)1 mark
    Choose the correct alternative and complete the sentence: In the swampy areas of Pantanal ______ are found.

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  2. Q.1 (2)1 mark
    Choose the correct alternative and complete the sentence: On the distribution of population ______ factor affects.

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  3. Q.1 (3)1 mark
    Choose the correct alternative and complete the sentence: The most common method of transportation in Brazil is ______.

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  4. Q.1 (4)1 mark
    Choose the correct alternative and complete the sentence: We should carry ______ for a field visit to collect information.

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Q.2

1 mark each

  1. Q.2 (1)1 mark
    Choose the odd man out: Coastal states in Brazil.

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  2. Q.2 (2)1 mark
    Choose the odd man out: Region with very high rainfall in India.

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  3. Q.2 (3)1 mark
    Choose the odd man out: Tributary of river Amazon.

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  4. Q.2 (4)1 mark
    Choose the odd man out: Animals found in the Peninsular region of India.

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Q.3

2 marks each · attempt any 2

  1. Q.3 (1)2 marks
    Write a short note (any two of Q. 3): Retreating monsoon.
  2. Q.3 (2)2 marks
    Write a short note (any two of Q. 3): Deciduous forests of India.
  3. Q.3 (3)2 marks
    Write a short note (any two of Q. 3): Historical background of Brazil.

Q.4 (A)

1 mark each · attempt any 4

  1. Mark the following in the outline map of Brazil. Write the names and give index (any four).
    Q.4 (A) (1)1 mark
    Mark on the outline map of Brazil: Highest peak in Brazil. Write its name and give the index.
  2. Q.4 (A) (2)1 mark
    Mark on the outline map of Brazil: Sao Francisco river. Write its name and give the index.
  3. Q.4 (A) (3)1 mark
    Mark on the outline map of Brazil: Marajo island. Write its name and give the index.
  4. Q.4 (A) (4)1 mark
    Mark on the outline map of Brazil: Pampas. Write the name and give the index.
  5. Q.4 (A) (5)1 mark
    Mark on the outline map of Brazil: Equator. Write the name and give the index.
  6. Q.4 (A) (6)1 mark
    Mark on the outline map of Brazil: Capital of Brazil. Write the name and give the index.

Q.4 (B)

1 mark each · attempt any 4

  1. Observe the map of India and answer the following questions (any four).
    Q.4 (B) (1)1 mark
    What is the title and subtitle of the map?
  2. Q.4 (B) (2)1 mark
    Which part has more density of roadways?
  3. Q.4 (B) (3)1 mark
    Name two parts to the western coast.
  4. Q.4 (B) (4)1 mark
    Name the highway that connects Porbandar and Silchar.
  5. Q.4 (B) (5)1 mark
    Name the island near Kolkata.

Q.5

3 marks each · attempt any 2

  1. Q.5 (1)3 marks
    Give geographical reason (any two of Q. 5): Vegetation is scarce in the high altitudes of Himalayas.
  2. Q.5 (2)3 marks
    Give geographical reason (any two of Q. 5): Tropical cyclones occur rarely in Brazil.
  3. Q.5 (3)3 marks
    Give geographical reason (any two of Q. 5): Settlements become sparse as we move towards the Amazon river basin.
  4. Q.5 (4)3 marks
    Give geographical reason (any two of Q. 5): Fishing plays an important role in the economy of India.

Q.6

6 marks · answer one

  1. With the help of given statistical data, prepare a simple bar graph and answer the following questions: Trend of Urbanisation in India (1961 to 2011)
    YearsPercentage of Urban Population
    196118.0
    197118.2
    198123.3
    199125.7
    200127.8
    201131.2
    Q.6 (A)6 marks
    With the help of the given statistical data on the trend of urbanisation in India (1961 to 2011), prepare a simple bar graph.
  2. Q.6 (A) (1)
    What was the percentage of urbanisation in the year 1961?
  3. Q.6 (A) (2)
    In which decade was the growth of urbanisation lowest?
  4. Q.6 (A) (3)
    What was the percentage of urbanisation in the year 1991?

  5. OR

    Read the graph and answer the following questions: India and Brazil - Contribution of sectors in national income and percentage of population engaged in the sector. (This is the alternative to Q. 6(A).)
    Q.6 (B) (1)6 marks
    Name the sectors mentioned in the graph.
  6. Q.6 (B) (2)
    Which sector contributes the highest in National income in India?
  7. Q.6 (B) (3)
    How much percent of population is engaged in primary sector in Brazil?
  8. Q.6 (B) (4)
    Out of given two countries, the share of primary sector to the national income is less.
  9. Q.6 (B) (5)
    Which country's contribution of tertiary sector to the national income is less?
  10. Q.6 (B) (6)
    In which sector 19% population of Brazil is engaged?

Q.7

4 marks each · attempt any 2

  1. Q.7 (1)4 marks
    Answer in detail (any two of Q. 7): Prepare a questionnaire for a field visit to a factory.
  2. Q.7 (2)4 marks
    Answer in detail (any two of Q. 7): Give information of the coastal region of Brazil.
  3. Q.7 (3)4 marks
    Answer in detail (any two of Q. 7): Which factors affect the distribution of population of India?