The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) successfully conducted the ICSE Class 10 Geography (HCG Paper 2) Exam 2026. The ICSE Class 10 Geography Question Paper with Solution PDF is now available for download.
The ICSE Board Class 10 Geography Question Paper (HCG Paper 2) covered key topics from physical geography, climatic conditions, human geography, and map work. The exam is marked out of 100, with 80 marks for theory paper and 20 for internal assessments.
ICSE Class 10 Geography Question Paper 2026 with Solution PDF (HCG Paper 2)
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Study the extract of the Survey of India Map Sheet No. G43S7 and answer the following questions:
What is the social significance of the temple that is found at the six-figure grid reference 362001?
What is the reason for very few settlements in the southeastern quarter of the map extract?
What is 3r in grid square 3501?
Identify one relief feature found in the grid square 3796.
The area shown on the map extract has seasonal streams, but in 3903 a large perennial water source can be seen. What may be the reason for the presence of this large perennial source of water?
Which other source of water seen on the map extract is perennial?
While travelling for work from Dhaneri (3100) to Marwada (3197) along the metalled road, Sahil crossed over a number of 'causeways'. Why are causeways present in the area shown on the map extract?
Identify the drainage pattern seen in the grid square 3697.
What is the difference in altitude between the highest point on the map extract and the contour height in grid square 3203?
What is the black horizontal line made between 98 and 99 northings called?
On the outline map of India provided:
(i) Mark and name the fold mountain range of India.
(ii) Mark with an arrow and name the river also known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar'.
(iii) Shade and label the Gulf of Kutch.
(iv) Mark and label the Karakoram Pass.
(v) Mark and label an offshore oil field of India.
(vi) Shade and label the Laterite soil area in the northeastern part of India.
(vii) Mark and name the shared capital city of Punjab and Haryana.
(viii) Mark and label the Western Ghats.
(ix) Shade and label the river Krishna.
(x) Shade and label an area of dense population.
Mawsynram, the rainiest place in the world, gets the rain from:
Choose the characteristic that is true about Laterite soil:
Identify the option which is most similar to:
Tropical Evergreen vegetation : Tall trees and hardwood
Assertion (A): Irrigation is practised in large parts of India.
Reason (R): India has a variety of soil types.
Identify the type of coal that has the highest calorific value.
The residue of \hspace{2cm} forms an important part of the cattle feed manure.
Identify the crop that is grown in the Rabi cropping season.
Which industry is ideally located close to the raw material producing:
Which of the following is NOT suitable for composting?
Identify the pair of cities which are most likely to be the termini of the waterway shown in the above picture:
Name a state in India which is the first to receive the summer monsoon and is also the last to see its retreat.
Mention the weather conditions experienced during the retreating monsoon season.
Study the map showing the area that receives rains during winter and answer the questions that follow:
Name the wind which brings rainfall to:
1. the shaded area labelled A.
2. the shaded area labelled B.
How is the rain brought by the winds named by you in (a) above, beneficial for the area shaded A and the area shaded B?
Shyam attended winter trekking camps in both Nainital and in Ooty. He observed that the mountains in Nainital were ice-covered, whereas, in Ooty, they were ice-free.
As a student of Geography, explain the reason for the difference in climate of Nainital and Ooty?
If Shyam goes to Kochi in the same season, what difference of climate will he experience?
Why is there a decrease in temperature in the month of June after the high temperature of May?
Calculate the total rainfall of the station during the rainy season and give your answer in cm.
Is station X located near the sea or away from the sea? Give a reason for your answer.
Observe the picture of ex-situ soil given below and answer the questions that follow:
Name the soil component derived from the decay of dead plants and animals.
Why is the component mentioned by you in (a) important for agriculture?
In arid regions, trees are planted in rows perpendicular to wind direction.
Black soil does not get leached.
It is difficult to grow rice in red soil without the help of irrigation.
What is soil conservation?
Name two areas in north India where soil conservation is required.
Name two methods of soil conservation practised in India.
Why are forests important for the Indian economy?
A sustainable system of managing a piece of land through combined production of agricultural crops, forest crops, and animal rearing.
Planting of trees along the side of roads, railway lines and on hill slopes.
Name the type of vegetation seen in the given image.
Mention one adaptive feature of the trees of this vegetation.
Name a region where this type of vegetation is commonly found in India.
Desert vegetation has long roots.
At higher altitudes, trees are often conical in shape.
Tropical Monsoon Forests are also called 'Tropical Deciduous Forests'.
Raghu wants to irrigate his large field in a manner that will ensure uniform water distribution across the field along with water conservation.
Name the irrigation method that will be suitable as per his need.
How will the method of irrigation mentioned by you in (a) above help to conserve water?
What is the difference between Inundation canals and Perennial canals?
How is 'groundwater' different from 'surface water'?
Why is the groundwater level rapidly declining in India?
Name one conservation measure that will help in recharging the groundwater.
Wells are a common means of irrigation in Northern India.
Many state governments have restricted the use of tubewells.
Tank irrigation is a popular method of irrigation used in Karnataka.
How is 'groundwater' different from 'surface water'?
Umesh and Sagar are employed in iron ore mines in two different districts of Odisha. What are their possible places of work?
State any two uses of copper.
The Bhakra Nangal project is a joint venture of which state governments?
Name the river on which this project is based.
Mention two benefits of the Bhakra Nangal project.
The renewable energy produced by the natural rise and fall of ocean waters.
An ore of aluminium.
A mineral that is used to make steel strong and resistant to rusting.
Differentiate between subsistence farming and commercial farming.
Name a state that leads in the production of jute.
Mention a geographical factor that is responsible for the state mentioned in (a) above being the leading producer of jute.
Why are Silver Oak trees and Cardamom trees planted in coffee plantations along with the coffee plants?
State two climatic conditions that favour the cultivation of coffee.
Name the cropping season in which Bajra is grown.
Why is wheat not cultivated extensively in West Bengal and the extreme southern states of India?
Why is the cultivation of soybean gaining popularity in recent times?
‘Not all areas of India are suitable for establishing a large-scale industry.’ Give two reasons for the above statement.
‘The contribution of the electronics industry is crucial for the progress and development of the Indian economy.’ State two arguments in favour of this statement.
Work in sugar mills is a seasonal activity.
The cotton textile industry is widely distributed in India.
Vishakhapatnam steel plant has a unique locational advantage that enables it to procure raw materials easily and market the finished products with ease.
Name the oldest iron and steel industry of India.
Where is it located?
Name a centre from where it gets its coal supply.
Inland water transport is more popular in Northern India as compared to Peninsular India. Give two reasons.
What is the purpose of developing the Golden Quadrilateral in India?
Mr. Kumar’s father wanted to travel comfortably to Patna to stay with his brother for a week.
Mr. Kumar’s son had to attend a meeting in Ahmedabad that very evening.
Mr. Kumar’s daughter had to meet her friend who lives in the same city, taking with her some fresh vegetables grown in their kitchen garden.
The presence of a number of ports has strengthened the transport sector of India.
The number of airports in the country is on the rise.
Railways are considered ideal for transportation of bulky goods over long distances.
What impact does waste accumulation have on our environment?
Name the waste management practice shown in the given picture.
State two benefits of this waste management practice.
Udit wants his younger sister to bring about a few lifestyle changes to help her contribute towards a cleaner and healthier environment. Suggest three advice that Udit may provide her in this regard.
Waste should be segregated before disposal.
Dumping could be harmful for the environment.
Radioactive waste is the most harmful waste.
ICSE Class 10 Geography | Last Minute Revision 2026
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