CBSE CLASS 10 GEOGRAPHY _MODEL PAPER

 Board Exam 2026 · Preparation Series

CBSE Class 10 Geography — Model Paper SET 3
10 Brand-New MCQs | All Chapters | Zero Repetition

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

Welcome to Set 3 of the CBSE Class 10 Geography Model Paper series for Board Exam 2026. This practice set contains 10 brand-new Multiple Choice Questions (1 mark each = 10 marks) — completely different from Sets 1 and 2. Topics include soil conservation, biosphere reserves, multipurpose river projects, cash crops, renewable energy, petroleum, industries, and transport. Practise all three sets together for the most comprehensive Geography MCQ preparation!

Subject: Social Science (Geography)Paper Set: Set 3 (Zero Repetition)
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

Contour ploughing is an important method of soil conservation. It involves ploughing:

(A)  Vertically down the slope to allow quick water drainage

(B)  Along the contour lines of a hill slope to slow water runoff and prevent soil erosion

(C)  In alternate strips on flat land to conserve moisture

(D)  Only during the monsoon season to reduce flood damage

Chapter: Resources and Development (Soil Conservation)

2

Which of the following is a UNESCO-recognised Biosphere Reserve in India that covers the entire Andaman & Nicobar archipelago and protects its unique island ecosystem?

(A)  Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve

(B)  Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve

(C)  Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve

(D)  Manas Biosphere Reserve

Chapter: Forest and Wildlife Resources (Biosphere Reserves)

3

The Salal Dam is a multipurpose hydroelectric project built on which river in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir?

(A)  Jhelum

(B)  Ravi

(C)  Chenab

(D)  Beas

Chapter: Water Resources (Multipurpose Projects)

4

India is the world's largest producer and consumer of which of the following crops, making it a key part of both the agriculture and food-processing sectors?

(A)  Coffee

(B)  Tea

(C)  Sugar

(D)  Rubber

Chapter: Agriculture (Cash / Plantation Crops)

5

Horticulture is an important part of Indian agriculture. Which of the following correctly describes the practice of horticulture in India?

(A)  Cultivation of cereals like wheat, rice, and maize on large farms

(B)  Cultivation of fruits, vegetables, flowers, medicinal plants, and spices for commercial purposes

(C)  Rearing of fish and other aquatic organisms in ponds and rivers

(D)  Scientific breeding of cattle for milk and meat production

Chapter: Agriculture (Horticulture)

6

Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh together account for the largest share of India's wind energy production. Which of the following coastal features makes Tamil Nadu especially suitable for wind power generation?

(A)  Its rocky coastline traps and amplifies wind speed

(B)  Its long coastline exposed to strong, steady sea breezes and trade winds, especially around the Palk Strait

(C)  Its location at the tip of the Indian peninsula gives it the lowest wind speeds

(D)  Its position near the Himalayas gives it strong mountain winds

Chapter: Minerals and Energy Resources (Wind Energy)

7

The Mumbai High is significant in India's energy sector because it is:

(A)  India's largest coal mining area off the Mumbai coast

(B)  India's largest offshore oil field located in the Arabian Sea, about 160 km from Mumbai

(C)  A major natural gas terminal built in the Bay of Bengal

(D)  India's largest nuclear power plant located near Mumbai

Chapter: Minerals and Energy Resources (Petroleum)

8

India's sugar industry is shifting from its traditional heartland in Uttar Pradesh towards Maharashtra and the southern states. Which of the following is the MAIN reason for this southward shift?

(A)  Cheaper labour is available in southern states

(B)  Sugarcane in peninsular India has a higher sucrose content, longer crushing season, and the cooperative sector is better organised

(C)  The Government of India has prohibited new sugar mills in Uttar Pradesh

(D)  Southern India has more rivers suitable for sugar cultivation

Chapter: Manufacturing Industries (Sugar Industry)

9

Bengaluru is known as India's Silicon Valley and the hub of the IT (Information Technology) industry. Which of the following is NOT a reason for the concentration of IT industries in Bengaluru?

(A)  Presence of numerous premier engineering colleges and research institutions

(B)  Pleasant climate and low cost of living compared to Mumbai or Delhi

(C)  Proximity to large coal mines that provide cheap electricity for data centres

(D)  Established IT parks, good international airport connectivity, and early government support

Chapter: Manufacturing Industries (IT Industry)

10

The HBJ Pipeline (Hazira–Vijaipur–Jagdishpur) is one of India's longest and most important gas pipeline networks. It transports:

(A)  Crude petroleum oil from Assam oilfields to refineries in Punjab

(B)  Natural gas from Hazira in Gujarat to Jagdishpur in Uttar Pradesh, passing through Madhya Pradesh

(C)  Drinking water from the Narmada dam to drought-prone areas of Rajasthan

(D)  Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from Mumbai refineries to North India

Chapter: Lifelines of the National Economy (Pipelines)

✅ Answer Key — Set 3

QCorrect AnswerChapterMarks
1(B) Along contour lines to slow runoff and prevent soil erosionResources & Development1
2(C) Great Nicobar Biosphere ReserveForest & Wildlife1
3(C) Chenab riverWater Resources1
4(C) SugarAgriculture1
5(B) Cultivation of fruits, vegetables, flowers, medicinal plants & spicesAgriculture1
6(B) Long coastline with strong sea breezes near Palk StraitMinerals & Energy1
7(B) India's largest offshore oil field in the Arabian SeaMinerals & Energy1
8(B) Higher sucrose content, longer season, better cooperative sectorManufacturing Industries1
9(C) Proximity to coal mines — NOT a reason for IT in BengaluruManufacturing Industries1
10(B) Natural gas from Hazira (Gujarat) to Jagdishpur (UP) via MPLifelines of Economy1
Total Marks:10

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