ICSE Class 10 Geography (H.C.G. Paper 2) Question Paper 2024 with Solutions

About this paper

This is the ICSE Class 10 Geography paper (H.C.G. Paper 2), code T24 502, for the 2024 board examination. It is marked out of 80, with two hours for writing after 15 minutes of reading. Part I is compulsory: topographical questions on Survey of India sheet G43S7, ten places to mark on an outline map of India, and ten multiple-choice questions. From Part II, any five of Questions 4 to 12 are to be answered. Those questions cover climate and a station's data, soils, forests, irrigation, minerals and energy, agriculture, industries, transport and waste. The map sheet and 20 cm of twine are supplied, and the outline map must be fastened to the answer booklet. This copy has the questions only.

Exam

ICSE Class 10

Subject

Geography

Year

2024

Paper code

T24 502

Maximum marks

80

Time allowed

2 hours + 15 min reading

Questions

12

Pages

11

Answers included

No, questions only

Paper pattern

• Part I

  30 marks

  Questions 1–3, all compulsory: topographical map work, ten items on an outline map of India, and ten multiple-choice questions

• Part II

  50 marks

  Questions 4–12, ten marks each; any five to be attempted

Topics covered

• Topographical map interpretation
• Map pointing of India
• Climate of India and the monsoons
• Soils of India
• Natural vegetation and forests
• Irrigation and water conservation
• Minerals and energy resources
• Agriculture and cash crops
• Industries
• Transport
• Waste management

Questions from this paper

1. Give the six-figure grid reference for spot height .522.
2. ‘Himalayas act as a climatic divide.’ Justify the statement, giving two reasons.
3. Why is black soil found suitable for the production of cotton? Give any two points.
4. Mention one advantage and one disadvantage of using tank irrigation.
5. With reference to tea cultivation, explain the term ‘fine pluck’.
6. Why is road transport an important means of transport in India? Give any two reasons.