CBSE Class 10 Geography — Model Paper 10 Multiple Choice Questions | All Chapters Covered

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CBSE Class 10 Geography — Model Paper
10 Multiple Choice Questions | All Chapters Covered

📗 Class 10 CBSE🌍 Social Science – Geography🗓️ Board Exam 2026📖 Contemporary India – II

Welcome to this CBSE Class 10 Geography Model Paper for Board Exam 2026. This practice set contains 10 carefully selected Multiple Choice Questions (1 mark each = 10 marks) covering every important chapter of the NCERT textbook Contemporary India – II. Each question tests your factual recall, map-based knowledge, and conceptual understanding — the exact skills examined in the Board Exam. Attempt all questions first, then check your answers and detailed explanations at the end.

Subject: Social Science (Geography)Class: X (10th)
Total Questions: 10 MCQsTotal Marks: 10
Marks per Question: 1 markNegative Marking: None
Book: Contemporary India – II (NCERT)  |  Suggested Time: 15–20 minutes
Chapters Covered:Resources & DevelopmentForest & WildlifeWater ResourcesAgricultureMinerals & EnergyManufacturing IndustriesLifelines of Economy

SECTION A — Multiple Choice Questions

Each question carries 1 mark  |  No negative marking  |  Choose the most appropriate option.

1

Which one of the following is NOT a characteristic of alluvial soil in India?

(A)  It is the most widely distributed soil in India

(B)  It is ideal for growing wheat, rice, and sugarcane

(C)  It has high moisture-retaining capacity and is self-ploughing

(D)  It is mainly found in the river plains and deltas

Chapter: Resources and Development (Soil Types)

2

Which of the following biosphere reserves in India is included in the World Network of Biosphere Reserves by UNESCO?

(A)  Corbett National Park

(B)  Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve

(C)  Ranthambore National Park

(D)  Kaziranga National Park

Chapter: Forest and Wildlife Resources

3

The Bamboo Drip Irrigation System for water conservation is a centuries-old traditional method practised in which Indian state?

(A)  Rajasthan

(B)  Kerala

(C)  Meghalaya

(D)  Tamil Nadu

Chapter: Water Resources (Rainwater Harvesting)

4

Which of the following crops is known as the "Golden Fibre" of India and is mainly grown in West Bengal and Bihar?

(A)  Cotton

(B)  Silk

(C)  Jute

(D)  Hemp

Chapter: Agriculture (Fibre Crops)

5

The Green Revolution in India was primarily associated with the introduction of High Yielding Varieties (HYV) seeds. In which decade did it begin and which crop did it benefit most?

(A)  1950s — Rice

(B)  1960s — Wheat and Rice

(C)  1970s — Cotton

(D)  1980s — Sugarcane

Chapter: Agriculture (Green Revolution)

6

The Gondwana coalfields are the most important coalfields of India. Which of the following states does NOT contain Gondwana coalfields?

(A)  Jharkhand

(B)  Odisha

(C)  West Bengal

(D)  Kerala

Chapter: Minerals and Energy Resources (Coal)

7

Which of the following is a non-conventional source of energy that uses the heat generated from within the Earth's crust?

(A)  Tidal energy

(B)  Nuclear energy

(C)  Geothermal energy

(D)  Wind energy

Chapter: Minerals and Energy Resources (Non-conventional Energy)

8

The TISCO (Tata Iron and Steel Company) steel plant, the first successful steel plant in India, is located at which city?

(A)  Bhilai

(B)  Rourkela

(C)  Jamshedpur

(D)  Durgapur

Chapter: Manufacturing Industries (Iron and Steel)

9

The Narora Atomic Power Plant is located in which state of India?

(A)  Gujarat

(B)  Maharashtra

(C)  Rajasthan

(D)  Uttar Pradesh

Chapter: Minerals and Energy Resources (Nuclear Power)

10

Which of the following is the longest National Highway in India, connecting Srinagar (J&K) in the north to Kanyakumari in the south?

(A)  NH 1

(B)  NH 7 (now NH 44)

(C)  NH 2

(D)  NH 8

Chapter: Lifelines of the National Economy (Road Transport)

✅ Answer Key

QCorrect AnswerChapterMarks
1(C) High moisture-retaining capacity & self-ploughingResources & Development1
2(B) Sundarbans Biosphere ReserveForest & Wildlife1
3(C) MeghalayaWater Resources1
4(C) JuteAgriculture1
5(B) 1960s — Wheat and RiceAgriculture1
6(D) KeralaMinerals & Energy1
7(C) Geothermal energyMinerals & Energy1
8(C) JamshedpurManufacturing Industries1
9(D) Uttar PradeshMinerals & Energy1
10(B) NH 7 (now NH 44)Lifelines of Economy1
Total Marks:10

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