Maharashtra SSC Class 10 Geography March 2026 question paper with answers

Q.1

1 mark each

Q.1 (1)1 mark $Choose the correct alternative and complete the sentence : The cheapest mode of transport is ____.$
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Q.1 (2)1 mark $Choose the correct alternative and complete the sentence : The sunrays are perpendicular upto the ____ in India.$
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Q.1 (3)1 mark $Choose the correct alternative and complete the sentence : In Brazil, a large amount of oxygen is released because of ____ forest.$
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Q.1 (4)1 mark $Choose the correct alternative and complete the sentence : India's per capita income is less than Brazil due to ____.$
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1 mark each

Identify the odd factor out :
Q.2 (1)1 mark $Identify the odd factor out — States in Brazil :$
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Q.2 (2)1 mark $Identify the odd factor out — Plateau region :$
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Q.2 (3)1 mark $Identify the odd factor out — Heavy rainfall places in India :$
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Q.2 (4)1 mark $Identify the odd factor out — Major trading partners of Brazil :$
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1 mark each · attempt any 4

State whether the sentences are right or wrong (any four) :
Q.3 (1)1 mark $State whether the sentence is right or wrong : Naldurg is a hill fort.$
Q.3 (2)1 mark $State whether the sentence is right or wrong : Brazil has the largest number of vegetation species in the world.$
Q.3 (3)1 mark $State whether the sentence is right or wrong : Goa is not the most urbanised State.$
Q.3 (4)1 mark $State whether the sentence is right or wrong : Fishing is concentrated in the South-Eastern coast of Brazil.$
Q.3 (5)1 mark $State whether the sentence is right or wrong : Tourism is an invisible trade.$

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Q.4 (A) (1)1 mark $Mark the following in the outline map of Brazil and give index : Coal producing regions.$
Q.4 (A) (2)1 mark $Mark the following in the outline map of Brazil and give index : Rio de Janeiro.$
Q.4 (A) (3)1 mark $Mark the following in the outline map of Brazil and give index : Thorny shrubs in Brazil.$
Q.4 (A) (4)1 mark $Mark the following in the outline map of Brazil and give index : Equator.$
Q.4 (A) (5)1 mark $Mark the following in the outline map of Brazil and give index : River Paraguay.$
Q.4 (A) (6)1 mark $Mark the following in the outline map of Brazil and give index : States with lowest urban population.$

1 mark each · attempt any 4

Observe the map of India and answer the following questions.
Q.4 (B) (1)1 mark $Name the lake to the far North of India.$
Q.4 (B) (2)1 mark $Name the major west flowing rivers in Central India.$
Q.4 (B) (3)1 mark $Where does the river Kaveri originate ?$
Q.4 (B) (4)1 mark $River Manas is the tributary of which river ?$
Q.4 (B) (5)1 mark $What does the map indicate ?$

3 marks each · attempt any 2

Give geographical reasons (any two).
Q.5 (1)3 marks $Give geographical reasons : Snowfall doesn't always occur in Brazil.$
Q.5 (2)3 marks $Give geographical reasons : India's population density is high.$
Q.5 (3)3 marks $Give geographical reasons : Availability of water is a major factor affecting settlements.$
Q.5 (4)3 marks $Give geographical reasons : There is mixed economy in Brazil and India.$

6 marks · answer one

Q.6 (A)6 marks $With the help of given statistical data, prepare a simple line graph : Percentage of literacy rate - India Years % of Literacy 1981 40.8 1991 48.2 2001 61.0 2011 69.3$
With the help of given statistical data, prepare a simple line graph and answer the following questions : Percentage of literacy rate - India
Years % of Literacy
1981 40.8
1991 48.2
2001 61.0
2011 69.3
Q.6 (A) (1) $What is the literacy rate in the year 2011 ?$
Q.6 (A) (2) $In the decade from 1991 to 2001 how much was an increase in literacy rate ?$
Q.6 (A) (3) $In which year is the literacy rate upto 40.8% ?$
OR
Read the graph and answer the following questions.
Q.6 (B) (1)6 marks $What type of graph is shown here ?$
Q.6 (B) (2) $What does the graph show ?$
Q.6 (B) (3) $Which country's tourism has a large share in the contribution towards GDP ?$
Q.6 (B) (4) $How much percentage of population in India is engaged in tourism ?$
Q.6 (B) (5) $How much difference do you find in the population engaged in tourism in both the countries ?$
Q.6 (B) (6) $Which country has a large population engaged in tourism sector but contributes less in GDP ?$

4 marks each · attempt any 2

Answer in detail (any two).
Q.7 (1)4 marks $What environmental issues are faced by Brazil and India ?$
Q.7 (2)4 marks $Describe the latitudinal and longitudinal extent of India and Brazil.$
Q.7 (3)4 marks $Suggest your measures for conservation of Historical places.$