Maharashtra Board Class 10 Geography Guess Paper 2027
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Maharashtra Board Class 10 Geography — Guess Paper 2027
Time: 2 hours · Maximum marks: 40 · Practice paper
Section 1Q1 choose the correct alternative and complete the sentence
Q1.1 mark
India's per capita income is less than Brazil due to ______. (a) Big family size (b) Low foodgrain production (c) Low national income (d) Massive population
Why this question: Economy and Occupations → MCQ: reason India's per capita income is lower than Brazil's — appeared 2× Board 2026
Q2.1 mark
The cheapest mode of transport is ______. (i) Roadways (ii) Waterways (iii) Airways (iv) Railways
Why this question: Tourism, Transport and Communication → Cheapest mode of transport — appeared 2× Board 2025Board 2026
Q3.1 mark
On the distribution of population ______ factor affects. (i) physiographic (ii) sex-ratio (iii) literacy (iv) life expectancy
Why this question: Population → Factors affecting the distribution of population in India — appeared 2× Board 2024
Q4.1 mark
Brazil has a coastline along the ______ Ocean. (a) Pacific (b) Atlantic (c) Indian (d) Arctic
Why this question: Location and Extent → MCQ: ocean bordering Brazil's coastline — appeared 1× Board 2026
Section 2Q2 identify the odd factor out
Q5.1 mark
State whether right or wrong (any four): Rameshwaram is the Southernmost tip of India.
Why this question: Location and Extent → Southernmost tip of India — appeared 3× Board 2025Board 2026
Q6.1 mark
Observe the map of India and answer (any four): What is the longitude of Indian standard time?
Why this question: Location and Extent → Longitude that is India's Standard Time meridian — appeared 3× Board 2022Board 2025
Q7.1 mark
State whether right or wrong (any four): India is the only country in the world where both tigers and lions are found.
Why this question: Natural Vegetation and Wildlife → Right/Wrong: only country with both tigers and lions — appeared 2× Board 2025Board 2026
Q8.1 mark
Identify the odd factor out - Heavy rainfall places in India: (i) Mawsynram (ii) Cherrapunji (iii) Jaisalmer (iv) Mahabaleshwar
Why this question: Climate → Odd one out: high-rainfall regions of India — appeared 2× Board 2024Board 2026
Section 3Q3 state whether the sentences are right or wrong (any four)
Q9.1 mark
Observe the given map (Brazil vegetation) and answer (any four): Name the Island located in the North Atlantic Ocean.
Why this question: Physiography and Drainage → Observe map of Brazil: name the island (Marajo) — appeared 2× Board 2022Board 2026
Q10.1 mark
Observe the given map (Brazil vegetation) and answer (any four): Name the temperate grassland to the South of Brazil.
Why this question: Natural Vegetation and Wildlife → Observe map of Brazil: name the southern grassland (Pampas) — appeared 2× Board 2022Board 2026
Q11.1 mark
Match the columns. Column A: (1) Field Visit (2) Deciduous forests (3) Sao Paulo (4) Brazil. Column B: (i) Nucleated settlement (ii) Pantanal (iii) Khejadi (iv) Questionnaire (v) Teak (vi) Sundarban.
Why this question: Field Visit → Match the columns: mixed geography terms (incl. field visit) — appeared 2× Board 2022Board 2025
Q12.1 mark
Match the following. Column A: (a) Manmad (b) Brazil (c) Goa (d) Evergreen Forests. Column B: (i) Smallest State (ii) Teak (iii) Railway Station (iv) Samba dance (v) Rubber (vi) Kathak dance.
Why this question: Tourism, Transport and Communication → Match the columns: mixed geography terms (transport/tourism) — appeared 1× Board 2026
Section 4Q4(A) mark on the outline map of Brazil (any four) and Q4(B) observe the map of India and answer (any four)
Q13.1 mark
Mark on the outline map of Brazil and give index (any four): Thorny shrubs in Brazil.
Why this question: Natural Vegetation and Wildlife → Map of Brazil: mark Caatinga / thorny shrubs — appeared 3× Board 2024Board 2025Board 2026
Q14.1 mark
Mark on the outline map of Brazil, write names and give index (any four): Capital of Brazil.
Why this question: Location and Extent → Map of Brazil: mark the capital of Brazil — appeared 3× Board 2024Board 2025
Q15.1 mark
Mark on the outline map of Brazil and give index (any four): Pampas.
Why this question: Natural Vegetation and Wildlife → Map of Brazil: mark the Pampas grassland — appeared 3× Board 2024Board 2025
Q16.1 mark
Mark on the outline map of Brazil and give index (any four): Marajo Island.
Why this question: Physiography and Drainage → Map of Brazil: mark Marajo Island — appeared 3× Board 2024Board 2025
Q17.1 mark
State whether right or wrong (any four): The delta of Ganga-Brahmaputra river system is known as Sunderbans.
Why this question: Physiography and Drainage → Right/Wrong: Ganga-Brahmaputra delta is the Sunderbans — appeared 1× Board 2026
Q18.1 mark
State whether right or wrong (any four): The difference in temperatures are negligible towards the coastal regions near the equator in Brazil.
Why this question: Climate → Right/Wrong: negligible temperature differences near Brazil's equatorial coast — appeared 1× Board 2026
Q19.1 mark
State whether right or wrong (any four): The Western part of Brazil is densely populated.
Why this question: Population → Right/Wrong: western Brazil is densely populated — appeared 1× Board 2026
Q20.1 mark
Identify the odd factor out - States in Brazil: (i) Sao Paulo (ii) Parana (iii) Bahia (iv) Uruguay
Why this question: Location and Extent → Odd one out: states of Brazil (state vs country) — appeared 1× Board 2026
Section 5Q5 give geographical reasons (any two)
Q21.3 marks
Answer in detail (any two): What is field visit? State its importance.
Why this question: Field Visit → Answer in detail: what is a field visit and its preparation/importance — appeared 3× Board 2024Board 2025Board 2026
Q22.3 marks
With the help of given statistical data, prepare a simple line graph and answer: Brazil - Percentage of Urban Population (1960 to 2010). Data - 1960:47.1, 1970:56.8, 1980:66.0, 1990:74.6, 2000:81.5, 2010:84.6. Questions: (1) What is the interval of the data? (2) What was the increase in percentage of urban population from 2000 to 2010? (3) Which year shows the least urbanisation?
Why this question: Human Settlements → Draw/read graph: Brazil urban population percentage (1960-2010) — appeared 3× Board 2022Board 2025Board 2026
Section 6Q6 draw / read a graph and answer the questions
Q23.6 marks
Observe the figure (India and Brazil - contribution of sectors in GDP and population engaged) and answer: (1) Which country has a higher percentage of population engaged in primary activities? (2) In which country is the contribution of tertiary sector greater in GDP? (3) In which country is the share of secondary activities more in the GDP? (4) In which sector is the maximum percentage of population engaged in Brazil? (5) How much more is Brazil's contribution in tertiary sector in GDP as compared to India? (6) How much percentage of population is engaged in tertiary sector in India?
Why this question: Economy and Occupations → Read graph: sector contribution to GDP/income and population engaged (India vs Brazil) — appeared 3× Board 2024Board 2025
Section 7Q7 answer in detail (any two)
Q24.4 marks
Answer in detail (any two): What preparations would you make before going for the field visit? Prepare a questionnaire to visit a weather station.
Why this question: Field Visit → Answer in detail: prepare a questionnaire for a field visit — appeared 3× Board 2022Board 2024Board 2025
Q25.4 marks
Give geographical reasons (any two): There is mixed economy in Brazil and India.
Why this question: Economy and Occupations → Geographical reason: India and Brazil have a mixed economy — appeared 2× Board 2026