NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Geography

Download Chapter wise NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Geography

NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Geography is an important resource for board exam preparation. For most students, scoring marks in Geography is easy as 70 to 80 % of the questions appearing in exams are asked directly from NCERT Class 10 Geography textbook. So, to help them prepare better for the exam, we have provided the NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Geography.

NCERT Solutions for Class 10 Geography

Students can have a look at the chapter-wise solutions of Geography – Contemporary India II from the table below. These NCERT Solutions provide the answers to all exercise questions. These answers will provide in-depth knowledge of each chapter and important topics. To access these solutions click on the link below.

Overview of CBSE Class 10 Geography Chapters

There are a total of 7 Chapters in Class 10 Geography book. Here, we have provided a brief description of each chapter.

Chapter 1: Resources and Development – Term I

Geography Chapter 1 starts with the definition of resources. The classification of resources is explained based on the origin, exhaustibility, ownership, potential of development. Further, the chapter talks about the development of resources and resource planning. This chapter mainly focused on land resources by describing in depth the land utilisation, land use pattern in India, land degradation and conservation measures, soil as a resource and classification of soil.

Topics Covered in Class 10 Geography Chapter 1 Resources and Development for First Term:

• Types of Resources
• Development of Resources
• Resource Planning in India
• Land Resources
• Land Utilization
• Land Use Pattern in India
• Land Degradation and Conservation Measures
• Soil as a Resource
• Classification of Soils
• Soil Erosion and Soil Conservation

List of Map Items in Class 10 Geography Chapter 1 Resources and Development for First Term:

a. Major soil Types

Chapter 2: Forest and Wildlife Resources

This chapter helps in understanding the different variety of flora and fauna that exists in nature and the reason behind the depletion of flora and fauna. The chapter further describes  conservation, distribution of forests and wildlife in India. In the end, students will get to know some of the steps taken by common people to conserve the forests and wildlife resources.

Chapter 3: Water Resources – Term I

The chapter starts by describing the availability of fresh water on the earth’s surface. Further, it explains the causes of water scarcity and the need for conserving and managing water resources. Students will learn about the multi-purpose river projects and integrated water resources management. In the end, Rain Water Harvesting and different methods of adopted Rain Water Harvesting in different areas are explained in-depth.

Topics Covered in Class 10 Geography Chapter 3 Water Resources for First Term:

• Water Scarcity and The Need for Water Conservation and Management
• Multi-Purpose River Projects and Integrated Water Resources Management
• Rainwater Harvesting

List of Map Items in Class 10 Geography Chapter 3 Water Resources for First Term:

Dams:
a. Salal
b. Bhakra Nangal
c. Tehri
d. Rana Pratap Sagar
e. Sardar Sarovar
f. Hirakud
g. Nagarjuna Sagar
h. Tungabhadra

Chapter 4: Agriculture – Term I

India is primarily an Agriculture country. Farming is practised in India from ages. This chapter is included in the textbook to make students understand the type of farming system practiced in India, cropping pattern and major crops produced in India.

Topics Covered in Class 10 Geography Chapter 4 Agriculture for First Term:

• Types of farming
• Cropping Pattern
• Major Crops
• Technological and Institutional Reforms
• Impact of Globalization on Agriculture

List of Map Items in Class 10 Geography Chapter 4 Agriculture for First Term:

a. Major areas of Rice and Wheat
b. Largest / Major producer States of Sugarcane, Tea, Coffee, Rubber, Cotton and Jute

Chapter 5: Minerals and Energy Resources – Term II

Earth’s crust is made up of different minerals. This chapter will explain about Minerals and occurrence of Minerals. The chapter further describes the classification of Minerals. Under the classification of minerals, each type is described in detail. In the end, the chapter briefs about conventional and non-conventional energy resources.

Topics Covered in Class 10 Geography Chapter 5 Minerals and Energy Resources for Second Term:

• What is a mineral?
• Mode of occurrence of Minerals
• Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Minerals
• Non-Metallic Minerals
• Rock Minerals
• Conservation of Minerals
• Energy Resources

1. Conventional and Non-Conventional

• Conservation of Energy Resources

List of Map Items in Class 10 Geography Chapter 5 Minerals and Energy Resources for Second Term:

Power Plants– (Locating and Labelling only)
a. Thermal
• Namrup
• Singrauli
• Ramagundam
b. Nuclear
• Narora
• Kakrapara
• Tarapur
• Kalpakkam

Chapter 6: Manufacturing Industries – Term II

The manufacturing sector is considered the backbone of development. This chapter is especially included in the NCERT Geography book to help students understand the importance of manufacturing and the contribution of Industries to National Economy. They will know the factors that impact the industrial location. Moreover, this chapter explains Ago-based Industries, Mineral-based industries, Chemical Industries, etc. In the end, the chapter explains how industrial pollution is degrading the environment and the major steps taken to prevent its degradation.

Topics Covered in Class 10 Geography Chapter 6 Manufacturing Industries for Second Term:

• Importance of manufacturing
• Contribution of Industry to National Economy
• Industrial Location
• Classification of Industries
• Spatial distribution
• Industrial pollution and environmental degradation
• Control of Environmental Degradation

List of Map Items in Class 10 Geography Chapter 6 Manufacturing Industries for Second Term:

Manufacturing Industries (Locating and Labelling Only)
Cotton Textile Industries:
a. Mumbai
b. Indore
c. Surat
d. Kanpur
e. Coimbatore
Iron and Steel Plants:
a. Durgapur
b. Bokaro
c. Jamshedpur
d. Bhilai
e. Vijaynagar
f. Salem
Software Technology Parks:
a. Noida
b. Gandhinagar
c. Mumbai
d. Pune
e. Hyderabad
f. Bengaluru
g. Chennai
h. Thiruvananthapuram

Chapter 7: Lifelines of National Economy – Term II

The modern means of transport and communication serve as lifelines of the nation and its Economy. This chapter will help students understand how roadways, railways, pipelines, waterways, seaport, airways have linked human to the world and have contributed significantly to the growth of the Indian Economy. The chapter ends by describing the means of communication in India, International Trade and Tourism as Trade.

Topics Covered in Class 10 Geography Chapter 7 Lifelines of National Economy for Second Term:

• Transport – Roadways, Railways, Pipelines, Waterways, Airways
• Communication
• International Trade
• Tourism as a Trade

List of Map Items in Class 10 Geography Chapter 7 Lifelines of National Economy for Second Term:

Major Ports: (Locating and Labelling)
a. Kandla
b. Mumbai
c. Marmagao
d. New Mangalore
e. Kochi
f. Tuticorin
g. Chennai
h. Vishakhapatnam
i. Paradip
j. Haldia
International Airports:
a. Amritsar (Raja Sansi)
b. Delhi (Indira Gandhi International)
c. Mumbai (Chhatrapati Shivaji)
d. Chennai (Meenam Bakkam)
e. Kolkata (Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose)
f. Hyderabad (Rajiv Gandhi)

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