GEOGRAPHY
1.Name the neighbouring Countries of India.
✓ Pakisthan
✓ Afghanisthan
✓ China
✓ Nepal
✓ Bangladesh
✓ Myanmar
✓ Sri Lanka.
2.The importance of IST .
✓ The standard Meridian 82°30'E
longitude.
✓ Allahabad --- Mirzapur.
3.Write a short note on Deccan plateau.
✓ The longest plateau in India.
✓ The area -- about 7 lakh km2
.
4.State the west flowing rivers in India.
✓ Narmada
✓ Tapti
✓ Mahi
✓ Sabarmati .
5.Write a brief note on the island group of
Lakshadweep.
✓ Location -- west Coast of India.
✓ Capital -- Kavaratti.
✓ Coral Island.
6.List the factors affecting climate of India
✓ Latitude.
✓ Distance from the Sea
✓ Monsoon winds
✓ Relief features
✓ Jet stream
7.What is meant by normal lapse rate
✓ Temperature decreases at the rate of
6.5 degree C for 1000 m of accent.
8.What are Jet streams?
✓ Fast moving winds in the upper
atmosphere
9.Write a short note on monsoon wind
✓ Seasonal reversal winds
✓ Most important factor which affects the
climate of India
10.Name the four distinct seasons of India.
✓ winter
✓ Pre monsoon
✓ South West Monsoon
✓ North East Monsoon
11.What is burst of monsoon.
✓ It gives heavy rain with lightning and
Thunder
12.Name the area which receive heavy
rainfall
✓ Assam
✓ Tripura
✓ Nagaland
✓ Arunachal Pradesh
✓ Meghalaya
✓ The Western coast
13.State the places of mangrove forest in India
✓ Deltas of Ganges , Brahmaputra
✓ Deltas of Mahanadi , Godavari ,Krishna
14.Right any five Biosphere Reserves in India
✓ Agastya Malai
✓ Gulf of Mannar
✓ Sundarbans
✓ Pachmarhi
✓ Uttarakhand
15.Define Soil.
✓ The uppermost layer of the land surface
Composed of minerals organic matter
and water
16.Name the types of soil found in India.
✓ Alluvial Soil
✓ Black Soil
✓ Red Soil
✓ Laterite Soil
✓ Forest and Mountain soil
✓ Desert soil
17.State any two characteristics of black cotton
Soil.
✓ It is black in colour
✓ It is sticky when it is wet
✓ Moisture retentive is very high
18.Define Agriculture
✓ Process of producing food for people
✓ Fodder for cattle
19.State the types of agriculture practices in
India
✓ Subsistence farming
✓ Shifting agriculture
✓ Intensive farming
✓ Drive farming
✓ Mixed Farming
✓ Terrace farming
20.Name the seasons of agriculture in India.
✓ Kharif Season
✓ Rabi Season
✓ Zaid Season
21.Mention the plantation crops of India
✓ Tea
✓ Coffee
✓ Rubber and Spices
22.Write a brief note on the categories of
fisheries in India.
✓ Marine or Sea fisheries
✓ Inland or Fresh water fisheries
23.Define the resource and state its types .
✓ Anything derived from the environment
used by living thing
Renewable Sources
Solar energy , wind energy
Non Renewable Sources
Coal , Petroleum
24.What are minerals and State its Types
✓ Natural substance of organic or
inorganic
Metallic Minerals
Iron , Gold
Non Metallic Minerals
Mica , Coal
25.State the uses of magnesium.
✓ Basic raw material for alloying
✓ Used for manufacturing of bleaching
powder
26.What is natural gas
✓ Naturally occurring hydrocarbon
✓ Formed by the decomposition of plants
27.Name the different types of coal with their
carbon content
✓ Anthracite
✓ Bituminous
✓ Lignite
✓ Peat
28.Mention the major area of jute production
in India
✓ West Bengal
✓ Bihar
✓ Assam
✓ Hoogly River coast
29.Name the important oil producing regions of
India
✓ Assam
✓ Brahmaputra valley
✓ Mumbai High
✓ Gujarat coast
30.What is migration state its types ?
✓ Movement of people across regions and
territories
Types
Internal migration
International migration
31.Right any four advantages of Railways
✓ Backbone of the surface transport
✓ For economic growth
✓ National integrity
✓ Promotes trade and tourism
32.Write a note on pipeline network transport
in India
✓ Provide a convenient mode of transport
✓ To connect oil and natural gas fields to
the markets
33.State the major inland waterways of India
✓ National Waterways 1 -- Gangauri and
Bhagirathi
✓ National Waterways 2 -- Dhuhri and
✓ Sadiya
✓ National waterways 3 -- Kollam and
Kottapuram
34.What is communication ? What are its
types.
✓ Communication of information thoughts
and ideas
✓ Types
Personal communication
Cell phone, E--Mail
Mass Communication
TV ,YouTube
35.Define international trade
✓ Trade carried between two or more
countries
✓ Components
Export
Import
36.State the merits of roadways
✓ Indian roads are cost efficient
✓ Used by all sections of people in the
society.
37.State the boundaries of Tamilnadu
✓ East --- Bay of Bengal
✓ West --- Kerala
✓ North --- Andhra Pradesh
✓ North west --- Karnataka
✓ South --- Indian Ocean.
38.What is Teri?
✓ The sand dunes formed along the coastal
areas.
39.How is coastal plain formed?
✓ Formed by the rivers that flow towards
east drain.
✓ Land of fertile Soil.
40.Name the major Islands of Tamilnadu.
✓ Pamban Theevu.
✓ Krusdi theevu.
✓ Pullivasal.
✓ Srirangam
41.Name theTributaries ofriver Thamirabarani
✓ Karaiyar.
✓ Servalar
✓ Manimuthar.
✓ Pachaiyar
42.Define Disaster Risk Reduction.
✓ The Concept and Practice of reducing
disaster risks.
✓ A sudden catastrophe that Causes great
damage or loss to lives.
43.During cyclone hoe does the Meterological
department warn the fishermen
✓ Do not go to sea for fishing
✓ Do not venture out in sea
44.Explain the cropping seasons of Tamilnadu
✓ Sornavari
✓ Samba
✓ Navarai
45.Why is Coimbatore called the Manchester of
Tamilnadu.
✓ More Textile industries in and around
Coimbatore district.
46.Name the important multipurpose projects
of Tamil nadu.
✓ Mettur Dam.
✓ Krishnagiri Dam.
✓ Vaigai Dam.
✓ Amaravathi Dam
47. What is MRTS?
✓ Mass Rapid Transport System.
✓ Operated in elevated track and
undergoing Tunnels
48.List out the airports and ports of
TamilNadu.
Air ports
✓ Chennai
✓ Madurai
✓ Tiruchi
✓ Salem
✓ Coimbatore
Ports
✓ Chennai
✓ Ennore
✓ Tuticorin
✓ Nagapattina
10th Social Science Geography Important 2 Marks Questions with Answers 2026
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