ICSE Class 10

General instructions: Answer all questions. Marks are shown in brackets [ ].

Objective

1. 1.
   (p) Which of the following is a man-made feature found in grid square 2992?

   1. A. Permanent hut
   2. B. River
   3. C. Forest
   4. D. Mountain
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2. 2.
   Which drainage pattern is characterized by streams flowing outward in all directions from a central point?

   1. A. Dendritic, resembling tree branches.
   2. B. Trellised, forming rectangular patterns.
   3. C. Radial, similar to spokes of a wheel.
   4. D. Parallel, with streams running side by side.
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3. 3.
   Which of the following is an advantage of using the Representative Fraction (R.F.) in map interpretation?

   1. A. It requires conversion to metric units only.
   2. B. It can use any unit of distance and is universally applicable.
   3. C. It is only used for large-scale maps.
   4. D. It must be expressed in kilometres.
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4. 4.
   How do perennial rivers differ from non-perennial rivers in terms of their water source?

   1. A. Perennial rivers depend on seasonal rainfall, while non-perennial rivers are glacier-fed.
   2. B. Perennial rivers flow only during certain seasons, while non-perennial rivers flow year-round.
   3. C. Perennial rivers are fed by continuous sources like glaciers, while non-perennial rivers depend on seasonal rainfall.
   4. D. Perennial rivers have no water source, while non-perennial rivers are artificially supplied.
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5. 5.
   What does it mean when rivers are described as stippled on a topographical map?

   1. A. They are perennial rivers with water year-round.
   2. B. They are seasonal rivers with water only during the rainy season.
   3. C. They are dry riverbeds with no water at any time.
   4. D. They are artificial canals used for irrigation.
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6. 6.
   What is the four-figure grid reference of the confluence of river Balaram and Banas?

   1. A. 4292
   2. B. 4185
   3. C. 4286
   4. D. 4193
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7. 7.
   Which of the following sets of conditions would MOST likely explain the absence of human habitation in the south-eastern parts of a map extract?

   1. A. Forests, rocky outcrops, lack of perennial streams, poor transport
   2. B. Flat plains, fertile soil, abundant water sources, highways
   3. C. Urban settlements, industrial zones, airports, schools
   4. D. Coastal areas, fishing villages, ports, lighthouses
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8. 8.
   What does a four-figure grid reference identify on a topographical map?

   1. A. A specific point with 10-meter precision using four coordinates.
   2. B. A 1 km x 1 km grid square where two easting and northing lines intersect.
   3. C. A single line of latitude or longitude marked by four digits.
   4. D. The elevation of a location rounded to four significant figures.
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9. 9.
   (g) Calculate the area in square kilometres of the cultivable region enclosed by Easting 40 and 44, and Northing 04 and 06 on a topographical map.

   1. A. 4 sq km
   2. B. 8 sq km
   3. C. 12 sq km
   4. D. 16 sq km
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10. 10.
    What is the general slope of the area shown in the given topographical context, based on the distribution of spot heights and contour elevations?

    1. A. North to South
    2. B. East to West
    3. C. West to East
    4. D. South to North
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