Summer Vacation Homework (Social Science grade X)

 

Instructions:

  • Write neatly in your notebook or on A4 sheets.
  • Use maps and colors wherever needed.
  • Complete all tasks before school reopens.

Part A: Answer the Following Questions

  1. What is the geographical location of India?
  2. Name the neighboring countries of India.
  3. How many states and union territories are there in India? Name any 10 states.
  4. What are the six major physical divisions of India?
  5. Explain the Northern Plains in brief.
  6. Why is the Peninsular Plateau called the oldest landmass of India?
  7. What are the main features of the Indian Desert?
  8. Name the major island groups of India.
  9. What is a drainage system?
  10. Differentiate between Himalayan rivers and Peninsular rivers.

Part B: Map Work

On an outline map of India, mark and label:

  • Arabian Sea
  • Bay of Bengal
  • Indian Ocean
  • Himalayas
  • Northern Plains
  • Peninsular Plateau
  • Thar Desert
  • Western Ghats
  • Eastern Ghats
  • River Ganga
  • River Yamuna
  • River Brahmaputra
  • River Godavari
  • River Krishna
  • River Narmada

Part C: Short Notes (Write 5–6 lines each)

  1. Location of India
  2. States and Union Territories of India
  3. Physical Divisions of India
  4. Drainage System of India
  5. Importance of Rivers
  6. Keeping Rivers Clean

Part D: Project Work

1. Poster Making

Make a colorful poster on:
“Save Rivers, Save Life”

Include:

  • Do not throw garbage in rivers
  • Reduce pollution
  • Plant trees near riverbanks
  • Save water

2. River Research

Choose any one river (Ganga / Yamuna / Godavari / Brahmaputra) and write:

  • Source of river
  • States through which it flows
  • Importance of the river
  • Problems faced by the river
  • Ways to keep it clean

Part E: Fill in the Blanks

  1. India lies in the __________ Hemisphere.
  2. The longest river of India is __________.
  3. The Thar Desert is located in __________ India.
  4. The Ganga originates from __________ Glacier.
  5. India has __________ major island groups.

Part F: Activity

Create a table showing major rivers of India:

River

Source

States Covered

Ends In

Ganga

Yamuna

Brahmaputra

Godavari

Krishna

Part G: Creative Writing

Write a paragraph (100–120 words):
“Why should we keep our rivers clean?”

Learning Outcome:

Students will understand:

  • India’s location and boundaries
  • States and Union Territories
  • Physical divisions of India
  • Drainage systems and major rivers
  • Importance of protecting rivers and environment