PRACTISE QUESTIONS FOR CBSE BOARD EXAMS -2012



Guess Paper – 2012

Class – X

Subject – Social Science

GEOGRAPHY

CHAPTER NO - 5

1) State and explain the different forms where minerals generally occur.

2) “India is fortunate to have fairly rich and varied mineral resources.” Explain.

3) Explain the distribution of different iron-ore belts in India.

4) Which is the finest iron ore with a very high content of iron ? State its properties.

5) Why is Aluminium an important metal ? Give reasons.

6) State the properties of Mica.

7) Name a rock mineral. State its uses.

8) Which is the most abundantly available fossil fuel in India ? What are its different types ? Mention in detail.

9) Into how many rock series does coal occurs in the main geological ages ? Name them. State and explain where they are located.

10) Which is the second major energy source used in India ? State it uses. Explain the occurrences of it India.

11) State the important places where petroleum production takes place. Which is the oldest oil producing place of India ?

12) “Natural gas is considered an environment friendly fuel.” State reasons.

13) Which gas is used to replace liquid fuel and gaining popularity in India ?

14) In how many ways is electricity generated ? Explain by giving examples.

15) How is Atomic Energy obtained ? State its types.

16) “India has the largest programmes for the development of renewable energy resources in the world.” Explain in detail.

17) Why is Solar energy a boon for the remote areas of our country ?

18) How can be biogas obtained ?

19) How are tidal and geothermal energy obtained ?

20) “Energy saved is energy produced.” Explain.

21) Why do we need to conserve mineral resources ?

CHAPTER NO – 6

1) “Manufacturing sector is considered the backbone of economic development of any economy.” Explain.

2) “Agriculture and Industry are not exclusive of each other.” Explain

3) What is the contribution of manufacturing sector in overall GDP ?

4) “Industrial locations are complex in nature.” Explain.

5) Classify industries on the basis of raw materials and ownership.

6) Which are the different agro based industries available in our country ? Explain in brief.

7) Why is cotton textile industry mainly concentrated in the growing belt of Maharashtra and Gujarat ?

8) Why India exports a higher quality of yarn to Japan every year ?

9) What are the problems which are being faced by cotton industry in India ?

10) Which crop is also known as the “golden fibre crop” of India ?

11) Why is Jute production mainly confined to the areas of Hugly basin ?

12) Why are sugar mills been shifted from northern India to western and southern states ?

13) State the different challenges faced by the sugar industries ?

14) Which industry is also known as the basic industry ? State where it is used.

15) Explain the processes of manufacturing of steel.

16) Why is Chhotanagpur plateau region has the maximum concentration of iron and steel industries ?

17) What are the challenges being faced by iron and steel industry ?

18) Which is the second most important metallurgical industry in India ? State its properties.

19) “The Chemical industry in India is fast growing and diversifying.” Explain

20) “Fertiliser industry has been expanded after the green revolution.” Explain

21) How are integrated steel plants different from mini steel plants? What problems does the industry face ? What recent developments have led to a rise in the production capacity ?

22) How do industries pollute the environment ?

23) Discuss the steps to be taken to curb environment degradation by industry.

HAPPY SOLVING !!!

HELPING TIPS FOR SOLVING QUESTION PAPER OF SOCIAL SCIENCE :

1. In the initial 15 minutes, read the whole question paper carefully, so as to make planning for the order of questions to be attempted.

2. Attempt all the questions. Never leave any question if not known. Go for all.

3. Always try to have your confidence high while solving the paper.

4. Do not think negative. Always go for positive thinking.

5. Write as far as possible in bookish language.

6. Write your answers point wise rather than essay type.

7. Never repeat any point making a lengthy answer.

8. Do not waste your more time on non-answerable questions.

9. Do not leave any question half attempted. Write fully.

10. Put your high efforts on making MCQ and map questions fully correct, in order to score high.

11. Write neatly. Avoid cutting and overwriting. Write question number clearly.

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