ICSE 2019 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 2019 examination, paper code T19 502. It is a two-hour paper with 15 minutes of reading time and 80 marks: a compulsory Part I of 30 marks and Part II of 50 marks, where you attempt any five of nine questions. Part I uses an extract of Survey of India map sheet 45D/10, asking for grid references, drainage and settlement patterns, area calculation and reasons for features such as causeways, then an outline map of India to mark. Part II covers the monsoon (with a station's temperature and rainfall data), soils, forests, irrigation, power and minerals, crops, industries, transport and waste. This copy has the questions only, without answers.

Exam

ICSE Class 10

Subject

Geography

Year

2019

Paper code

T19 502

Maximum marks

80

Time allowed

2 hours + 15 min reading

Questions

11

Pages

9

Answers included

No, questions only

Paper pattern

• Part I

  30 marks

  Compulsory: Question 1 on the Survey of India map extract 45D/10 (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 and monsoon of India
• Soil resources and soil conservation
• Natural vegetation and forest conservation
• Irrigation and water conservation
• Mineral and energy resources
• Agriculture
• Agro-based and mineral-based industries
• Transport
• Waste management

Questions from this paper

1. Calculate the area of the region between 16 and 19 eastings and 18 and 22 northings. Give your answer in square kilometres.
2. Give a reason why Mangaluru is cooler than Delhi in the summer season.
3. Why is terrace farming an ideal soil conservation method for hilly regions?
4. Give two reasons why the Tropical Evergreen Forests are difficult to exploit for commercial purposes.
5. Why is petroleum often referred to as "liquid gold"?
6. Why must segregation of waste be done before disposal?