ICSE Class 10 Geography Answer Key 2026 has been updated. Match the answers with yours and get an idea of the range of marks you can score.
ICSE Class 10 Geography Answer Key 2026 has been updated. The exam was held on March 18, 2026. The answer key is provided with the help of subject experts. Going through the answer keys, you can know the correct answers. In this manner, you can check the marks you can score. However, it is suggested that students focus on preparing for the next exam rather than worrying about their marks. You can also refer to the ICSE Class 10 Passing Marks 2026 to get an idea of the subject-wise minimum marks required by the board. You can go through the article below to check the unofficial ICSE Class 10 Geography Answer Key 2026.
ICSE Class 10 Geography Answer Key 2026
The following table is updated with the answers in chronological order. Check the answers carefully to evaluate the score.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| i) Mawsynram, the rainiest place in the world, gets the rain from: | (b) South-west monsoon wind - Bay of Bengal branch |
| ii) Choose the characteristic that is true about Laterite soil. | (d) It undergoes desilication. |
| iii) Identify the option which is most similar to: Tropical Evergreen vegetation: Tall trees and hardwood | (b) Tropical Desert vegetation: Small leaves and spines |
| iv) Assertion (A): Irrigation is practised in large parts of India. Reason (R): India has a variety of soil types. | (d) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) |
| v) Identify the type of coal that has the highest calorific value. | (d) Anthracite |
| vi) The residue of ______ forms an important part of the cattle feed and manure. | (a) groundnut |
| vii) Identify the crop that is grown in the Rabi cropping season. | (c) Mustard |
| viii) Which industry is ideally located close to the raw material producing area? | (d) Sugar industry |
| ix) Which of the following is NOT suitable for composting? | (c) Neem soap |
| x) Identify the pair of cities which are most likely to be the terminal points of the waterway shown in the above picture: | (a) Prayagraj and Haldia |
ICSE Class 10 Marking Scheme 2026
The marking scheme for the ICSE curriculum varies slightly a subject. You can check out the detailed exam pattern from the table given below:
Group | Subjects | External Examination Marks | Internal Assessment Marks | Weightage in Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Group I | Compulsory Subjects (English, Second Language, History & Civics, Geography) | 80 | 20 | 80% External, 20% Internal |
Group II | Elective Subjects (Mathematics, Science, Economics, Commercial Studies, Environmental Science, Modern/ Classical Language) | 80 | 20 | 80% External, 20% Internal |
Group III | Skill-Based Subjects (Computer Applications, Economic Applications, Commercial Applications, Art, Performing Arts, Home Science, Physical Education, Yoga, etc.) | 50 | 50 | 50% External, 50% Internal |
ICSE Class 10 Passing Marks 2026
ICSE Class 10 passing marks are 33% overall, where you have to achieve at least 35 marks out of a total of 100 in each subject. You can check out the detailed information about the passing marks below:
Subject | External Exam % | Internal Assessment % | ICSE Passing Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
Group I – (All Compulsory Subjects) | |||
English | 80% | 20% | 35% |
Second Language | 80% | 20% | 35% |
History, Civics, and Geography | 80% | 20% | 35% |
Group II – (Any 2 or 3 Subjects) | |||
Mathematics | 80% | 20% | 35% |
Physics, Chemistry, Biology | 80% | 20% | 35% |
Economics | 80% | 20% | 35% |
Commercial Studies | 80% | 20% | 35% |
Modern Foreign Language | 80% | 20% | 35% |
Classical Language | 80% | 20% | 35% |
Environmental Science | 80% | 20% | 35% |
ICSE Class 10 Improvement Exam Time Table 2026
The improvement exams are to be conducted in July. You can check out the tentative ICSE Board Class 10 Compartment Exam Date 2026 from the table given below:
Date (Tentative) | Time | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
July 1, 2026 | 11 am | English Language - English Paper 1; Environmental Science | 2 hours |
July 2, 2026 | 11 am | Literature in English - English Paper 2 | 2 hours |
July 3, 2026 | 11 am | History and Civics - HCG Paper 1 | 2 hours |
July 4, 2026 | 11 am | Geography - HCG Paper 2 | 2 hours |
July 7, 2026 | 11 am | Mathematics | 3 hours |
July 8, 2026 | 11 am | Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Malayalam, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Telugu, Urdu, French, German, Spanish | 3 hours |
July 9, 2026 | 11 am | Physics - Science Paper 1 | 2 hours |
July 10, 2026 | 11 am | Chemistry - Science Paper 2 | 2 hours |
July 11, 2026 | 11 am | Biology - Science Paper 3; Commercial Studies | 2 hours |
July 14, 2026 | 11 am | Economics; Group 3 Electives (Home Science, Fashion Designing, Physical Education, Computer Application, Economic Application, Commercial Application, Environmental Application) | 2 hours |
After the completion of the exam, the unofficial answer key can be checked here. Match your answers with the correct answers provided here and evaluate your score. Also, check the ICSE Class 10 Result 2026
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