ICSE 2016 Geography Question Paper for Class 10

About this paper

This is the ICSE Class 10 Geography (H.C.G. Paper 2) question paper from the 2016 examination, paper code T16 502. It is a two-hour paper with 15 minutes of reading time and 80 marks, split into a compulsory Part I of 30 marks and Part II of 50 marks, where you attempt any five of nine questions. Part I is built around an extract of Survey of India map sheet 45D/7, covering grid references, area calculation, drainage patterns and conventional signs, followed by an outline map of India to mark. Part II covers climate (with a climate data table to interpret), soils, forests, irrigation, minerals, agriculture, industries, transport and waste management. This copy has the questions only, without answers.

Exam

ICSE Class 10

Subject

Geography

Year

2016

Paper code

T16 502

Maximum marks

80

Time allowed

2 hours + 15 min reading

Questions

11

Pages

8

Answers included

No, questions only

Paper pattern

• Part I

  30 marks

  Compulsory: Question 1 on the Survey of India map extract 45D/7 (ten two-mark parts) and Question 2 on the outline map of India (ten one-mark items)

• Part II

  50 marks

  Any five of Questions 3–11, ten marks each

Topics covered

• Topographical map interpretation
• Map of India
• Climate of India
• Soil resources and soil erosion
• Natural vegetation and forests
• Irrigation and rainwater harvesting
• Mineral and power resources
• Agriculture
• Agro-based industries
• Mineral-based industries
• Transport
• Waste management

Questions from this paper

1. Calculate the area in square kilometres of the region between 93 and 99 eastings and 76 and 81 northings on the map extract 45D/7.
2. Give a geographical reason why Kochi is warmer than Mumbai even though both lie on the western coast of India.
3. Give a geographical reason why khadar is more fertile than bhangar.
4. Why is tank irrigation an important method of irrigation in Karnataka?
5. Why is Karnataka the largest producer of mulberry silk?
6. Explain briefly the meaning of composting, incineration and segregation of waste.