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The document is an ICSE Class 8 Geography question paper with a total of 70 marks divided into two sections. Section A includes fill-in-the-blanks, matching questions, very short answer questions, and short answer questions covering topics like population, migration, and natural disasters. Section B focuses on population, migration, and climate of India, requiring explanations and descriptions related to these themes.

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Geography Question

The document is an ICSE Class 8 Geography question paper with a total of 70 marks divided into two sections. Section A includes fill-in-the-blanks, matching questions, very short answer questions, and short answer questions covering topics like population, migration, and natural disasters. Section B focuses on population, migration, and climate of India, requiring explanations and descriptions related to these themes.

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ICSE Class 8 – Geography Question Paper (Set 3)

Time: 2 Hours Full Marks: 70

Section A (40 Marks)

Question 1: Fill in the blanks (1 × 8 = 8)


a) The total number of people living in a country is called __________.
b) The movement of people from villages to cities is called __________ migration.
c) A violent storm with strong winds and heavy rain is called a __________.
d) The monsoon winds bring rainfall mainly from the __________ Ocean.
e) Forests found in moderate rainfall areas are called __________ forests.
f) The protection of animals and plants is known as __________.
g) When the earth’s plates suddenly move, it causes an __________.
h) The Sundarbans region is famous for __________ forests.

Question 2: Match the following (1 × 6 = 6)


Column A Column B
1. Migration a. Sudden shaking of earth
2. Census b. Heavy rainfall forest
3. Cyclone c. Protection of animals
4. Evergreen forest d. Movement of people
5. Wildlife sanctuary e. Counting population
6. Earthquake f. Coastal storm

Question 3: Very short answer questions (2 × 5 = 10)


a) What is population growth?
b) What is rural migration?
c) Name two types of natural disasters.
d) What is natural vegetation?
e) Name two Indian national parks.

Question 4: Short answer questions (4 × 4 = 16)


a) State four factors influencing climate in India.
b) Write four causes of earthquakes.
c) Mention four uses of forests.
d) Write four reasons why people migrate.

Section B (30 Marks)

Question 5 – Population (10 Marks)


a) Explain the main factors affecting population distribution in India. (5)
b) Write five problems caused by overpopulation. (5)

Question 6 – Migration (10 Marks)


a) Explain push factors and pull factors of migration. (6)
b) Write four effects of migration. (4)

Question 7 – Climate of India (10 Marks)


a) Describe the seasons experienced in India and also state the months and their duration. (5)

b) Answer the following: (5)


i) Which winds bring rainfall to the Western Ghats?
ii) Why is the Deccan Plateau relatively dry during the rainy season?
iii) Why do Punjab and Rajasthan get very little rainfall during the monsoons?

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