ICSE Class 10 Geography (H.C.G. Paper 2) Question Paper 2025 with Solutions
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Geography2025Download the official ICSE Class 10 Geography Question Paper 2025 with step-by-step solutions prepared by subject matter experts. Practicing the 2025 board paper helps students master topographical map interpretation (four-figure and six-figure grid references), India outline map pointing, climate data analysis, soil, water, mineral, and agriculture resources according to official CISCE marking schemes. Access the free PDF download above with complete answer keys.
About this paper
This is the ICSE Class 10 Geography paper (H.C.G. Paper 2), code T25 502, for the 2025 board examination. It carries 80 marks, with two hours to write after 15 minutes of reading. Part I is compulsory and uses Survey of India sheet G43S10, an outline map of India and ten multiple-choice items, including an assertion–reason question on Mumbai and Pune. Part II has Questions 4 to 12, and any five are to be attempted, covering cyclones, soils, forests, irrigation, energy, crops, industries, transport and waste. One question quotes Wangari Maathai. This copy is the question paper only.
- Exam
- ICSE Class 10
- Subject
- Geography
- Year
- 2025
- Paper code
- T25 502
- Maximum marks
- 80
- Time allowed
- 2 hours + 15 min reading
- Questions
- 12
- Pages
- 12
- Answers included
- No, questions only
Paper pattern
Part I
30 marksQuestions 1–3, all compulsory: topographical map work, ten items on an outline map of India, and ten multiple-choice questions
Part II
50 marksQuestions 4–12, ten marks each; any five to be attempted
Topics covered
- Topographical map interpretation
- Map pointing of India
- Monsoons, cyclones and local winds
- Soils and soil erosion
- Natural vegetation and forest conservation
- Irrigation and rainwater harvesting
- Minerals and non-conventional energy
- Agriculture
- Industries
- Transport
- Waste management and the 3Rs
Questions from this paper
- Give the six-figure grid reference for spot height .437 in the south-eastern part of the map extract.
- Name two states on the eastern coast of India that are affected by tropical cyclones.
- Name the soil found in large parts of the Ganga plain, and give two properties that help it grow a variety of crops.
- Mention any one advantage and any one disadvantage of well irrigation.
- Mention two climatic conditions that favour the cultivation of groundnut.
- Why is a well-developed transport network important for India?
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