KTBS KARNATAKA
STATE SYLLABUS
CLASS – 10
ENGLISH MEDIUM
SUBJECT – SOCIAL STUDIES
HISTORY
UNIT 11.INDIA – SEASONS
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
EXERCISES
I. Fill in the blanks with suitable words:
1. The highest temperature region in the country is Rajasthan.
2. Due to local temperature and winds, convectional rainfall occurs.
3. The area receiving very less rainfall in the country is Thar Desert.
4. The area receiving the highest rainfall in the country is Mawsynram.
II. Answer the following questions in brief:
5. Which type of climate is experienced by India?
Ans.– India experiences a tropical monsoon climate. This type of climate is characterized by seasonal reversal of winds, leading to distinct summer, monsoon, retreating monsoon, and winter seasons.
6. Why does convectional rainfall occur during retreating monsoon seasons?
Ans.– Convectional rainfall occurs during the retreating monsoon season due to the difference in temperature and pressure between land and sea. This creates cyclonic conditions, especially in the Bay of Bengal, leading to rainfall.
7. What are the factors that influence the climate of India?
Ans.– Several factors influence India’s climate, including latitude, altitude, distance from the sea, direction of winds, mountain ranges, and ocean currents.
8. ‘Indian agriculture is a gamble with the monsoon winds.’ Discuss.
Ans.– Indian agriculture heavily depends on the monsoon rains, as most farming relies on this rainfall. If the monsoons are weak or delayed, it can lead to drought, impacting crop production. On the other hand, excessive rain can cause floods and damage crops. This unpredictable nature of monsoons makes Indian agriculture a “gamble” dependent on these seasonal winds.
III. Match the following:
A B
i. Kalabaisaki a. Uttar Pradesh
ii. Andies b. Karnataka
iii. Coffee blossom c. Kerala
iv. Mango showers d. Rajasthan
e. West Bengal
Ans. A B
|—————— |—————-|
| i. Kalabaisaki | e. West Bengal |
| ii. Andies | a. Uttar Pradesh |
| iii. Coffee blossom | b. Karnataka |
| iv. Mango showers | c. Kerala |
More Question and Answers to practice
1. Which soil is formed by the weathering of rocks under different types of climate?
a) Black Soil
b) Alluvial Soil
c) Red Soil
d) Mountain Soil
Answer: b) Alluvial Soil
2. Which of the following is the most extensive soil type in India?
a) Laterite Soil
b) Black Soil
c) Alluvial Soil
d) Desert Soil
Answer: c) Alluvial Soil
3. In which state is Black Soil predominantly found?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Maharashtra
c) Gujarat
d) West Bengal
Answer: b) Maharashtra
4. Which soil is best suited for cotton cultivation?
a) Black Soil
b) Desert Soil
c) Laterite Soil
d) Red Soil
Answer: a) Black Soil
5. What is another name for Black Soil?
a) Regur Soil
b) Laterite Soil
c) Alluvial Soil
d) Mountain Soil
Answer: a) Regur Soil
6. Where can Red Soil be predominantly found in India?
a) Gujarat
b) Punjab
c) Kanyakumari to Jhansi
d) Rajasthan
Answer: c) Kanyakumari to Jhansi
7. Which type of soil is described as less fertile and lacks nitrogen?
a) Red Soil
b) Black Soil
c) Laterite Soil
d) Mountain Soil
Answer: c) Laterite Soil
8. Desert Soil is typically found in which part of India?
a) Western Ghats
b) NorthWest Rajasthan
c) Brahmaputra Valley
d) Himalayan Foothills
Answer: b) NorthWest Rajasthan
9. Which soil is rich in decayed organic matter?
a) Red Soil
b) Desert Soil
c) Mountain Soil
d) Black Soil
Answer: c) Mountain Soil
10. What causes soil erosion according to the passage?
a) Planting crops
b) Deforestation and overgrazing
c) Building roads
d) Soil conservation practices
Answer: b) Deforestation and overgrazing
11. Which method is not mentioned for soil conservation?
a) Counter ploughing
b) Construction of bunds
c) Industrial development
d) Encouragement of afforestation
Answer: c) Industrial development
12. What happens due to soil erosion in river beds?
a) Decrease in floods
b) Accumulation of silt
c) Increased storage capacity of reservoirs
d) Better soil fertility
Answer: b) Accumulation of silt
13. Which soil is commonly found in the Western Ghats?
a) Alluvial Soil
b) Black Soil
c) Laterite Soil
d) Desert Soil
Answer: c) Laterite Soil
14. What is the primary crop grown in Black Soil regions?
a) Paddy
b) Sugarcane
c) Cotton
d) Wheat
Answer: c) Cotton
15. In which areas is Mountain Soil found?
a) Coastal plains
b) Plateau regions
c) Lower slopes of mountains
d) Desert regions
Answer: c) Lower slopes of mountains
16. What is the color of Desert Soil?
a) Black
b) Red and brown
c) Yellow
d) Grey
Answer: b) Red and brown
17. Which soil is found in the Himalayan foothills and is rich in organic residues?
a) Laterite Soil
b) Red Soil
c) Black Soil
d) Mountain Soil
Answer: d) Mountain Soil
18. What is the main crop grown in Desert Soil?
a) Cotton
b) Jowar
c) Rice
d) Sugarcane
Answer: b) Jowar
19. Which type of soil is mainly distributed in the coastal plains of India?
a) Black Soil
b) Laterite Soil
c) Alluvial Soil
d) Desert Soil
Answer: c) Alluvial Soil
20. What is the effect of soil erosion on natural springs?
a) They become more abundant
b) They dry up
c) They become cleaner
d) They increase in size
Answer: b) They dry up
21. Which soil is found in the Rajmahal hills?
a) Black Soil
b) Red Soil
c) Laterite Soil
d) Mountain Soil
Answer: c) Laterite Soil
22. What type of soil is suitable for the cultivation of tea and coffee?
a) Red Soil
b) Black Soil
c) Mountain Soil
d) Desert Soil
Answer: c) Mountain Soil
23. What practice is mentioned as a method to prevent soil erosion?
a) Increase in industrial activities
b) Counter ploughing
c) Use of chemical fertilizers
d) Expansion of urban areas
Answer: b) Counter ploughing
24. Which soil type is found in the Narmada and Tapti valleys?
a) Black Soil
b) Laterite Soil
c) Red Soil
d) Alluvial Soil
Answer: d) Alluvial Soil
25. What is the primary cause of soil erosion in recent years according to the passage?
a) Natural disasters
b) Soil conservation practices
c) Deforestation and unscientific cultivation
d) Urbanization
Answer: c) Deforestation and unscientific cultivation