HISTORY, CIVICS AND GEOGRAPHY() (58) GEOGRAPHY (THAILAND) H.C.G.(Thailand) - Paper - 2 Candidates offering History, Civics and Geography are not eligible to offer History, Civics and Geography (Thailand).

NOTE: The syllabus for Geography (Thailand) (Group I) has not been changed. CLASS X

There will be one paper of two hours duration (e) Markings directions between different carrying 80 marks and Internal Assessment of 20 locations, using eight cardinal points. marks. The Paper will consist of two parts, Part I and Part 2. Map of Thailand II. On an outline map of Thailand, candidates will Part I (compulsory) will consist of two questions. be required to locate, mark and name the Question 1 will be based on Topographical Map and following: questions related to the given map. Mountains, Peaks: Daen Lao Range, Question 2 will be based on an outline Map of Sankalakhiri, Doi Inthanon, Thanon Thong Thailand. Chai Range; Part II: Candidates will be expected to answer any Plateaus, plains, peninsula and islands: Khorat five questions. plateau, plains in central Thailand, Malay Candidates will be expected to make the fullest use Peninsula, phi phi island; of sketches, diagrams, graphs and charts in their Longitude: Indo China Time (105°E); answers. Rivers: Ping river, Wang river, Yom river, Nan Questions set may require answers involving the river, , Tha Chin River interpretation of photographs of geographical interest. Water Bodies: Lake, Gulf of Thailand, Andaman Sea, South China Sea. PART – I: MAP WORK Direction of Winds: South West Monsoon, 1. Interpretation of Topographical Maps North East Monsoon. Distribution of Minerals: Oil and coal in (a) Locating features with the help of a four Kamphaeng phet city; Tin in , Gem figure or a six-figure grid reference. stones in Chantaburi, Erawan Natural Gas field. (b) Identification of landforms marked by Soil Distribution – Alluvial Soil (Sandy soil, contours lines (steep slope, gentle slope, clayey soil, shallow soil, sandy loam soil), hill, valley, ridge, plateau, saddle-shaped, Laterite soil. U-shaped valley, spur, escarpment) by Cities - , Chinag Mai, Chaing Rai, contour cross-section method. Phuket, Ayuthaya, Sukhothai, Krabi, , , , Udon (c) Identifying and drawing of the conventional Thani, Pak Kret, . symbols. Population - Distribution of Population (dense (d) Definition of contour lines, contour interval, and sparse). definitions of different types of scales (statement of scale, linear scale, representative fraction), triangulated height, nucleated settlement, dispersed settlement, water-divide, ridge. 1

PART – II: GEOGRAPHY OF THAILAND 8. Mineral and Energy Resources • Iron ore, Feldspar, Tin and Lead – uses and 3. Location, Extent, Physical features their distribution. • Position and Extent of Thailand (through • Conventional Sources: Coal, Natural gas Map only). (distribution, advantages and • The physical features of Thailand – disadvantages). Archipelagos, mountains, plateaus, plains • Hydel Power generation and advantages; and rivers. (through Map only). examples of Bhumibol Dam, Srinagarind Dam and the rivers on which they are • Northern Thailand, North-eastern constructed. Thailand, Central Thailand, Eastern • Non-conventional Sources: Solar, wind Thailand, Western Thailand, Southern (generation and advantages). Thailand. 9. Agriculture in Thailand 4. Climate • Agriculture: role in the economy; problems Distribution of Temperature, Rainfall, winds in of agriculture. Summer and Winter and factors affecting the • Types of farming in Thailand: subsistence: climate. Monsoon and its mechanism. Seasons – shifting, intensive; Commercial: extensive, Hot Season - March to Mid-May, Rainy Season- plantation and mixed - characteristics, Mid May to October affected by South West advantages and disadvantages of each. Monsoon; Dry, Cool Season-November to • Climatic conditions, soil requirements, February affected by North-East Monsoon. methods of cultivation, processing and distribution of the following crops: 5. Soil Resources - Rice and Maize • Types of soil: Alluvial (Sandy soil, clayey - Rubber and Sugarcane soil, shallow soil, sandy loam soil), Laterite - Palm and Soyabean soil. 10. Manufacturing Industries • Distribution, composition and characteristics such as colour, texture, • Importance and classification of industries minerals and crops associated. (agro based, mineral based); • Agro based Industry - Sugar, rice, food • Soil Erosion: causes, prevention and processing, fisheries and textile (economic conservation. importance and problems of each); 6. Natural Vegetation • Mineral based Industry – Iron and Steel in Samut Prakan city of Thailand-sources of • Importance of forests. raw materials and power; significance to • Types of vegetation (tropical semi- the economy; Electronics in Ayutthaya city evergreen, tropical deciduous monsoon, of Thailand- importance; cement and savanna); distribution and Characteristics automobile industries (sources of raw and adaptation with their environment materials and power; significance to the economy). • Significance of Forest conservation and importance of community forests. 11. Transport Importance of transport; Modes – Roadways, 7. Water Resources Railways, Airways and Waterways - advantages • Sources (Surface water and ground water). and disadvantages. • Need for conservation and conservation 12. Tourism practices, water harvesting (Watershed management). Irrigation: Importance and Definition of tourism, advantages, important methods (canal, well, tube well- advantages places-natural and cultural, positive and and disadvantages of each). negative impacts of tourism.

2

13. Waste Management EVALUATION • Impact of waste accumulation - spoilage of The assignments/project work is to be evaluated by landscape, pollution, health hazards, effect the subject teacher and by an External Examiner. on terrestrial, aquatic (fresh water and (The External Examiner may be a teacher nominated marine) life. by the Head of the school, who could be from the • Need for waste management. faculty, but not teaching the subject in the • Methods of safe disposal - segregation, section/class. dumping and composting. The Internal Examiner and the External Examiner • Need and methods for reducing, reusing and will assess the assignments independently. recycling waste. Award of Marks (20 Marks) INTERNAL ASSESSMENT Subject Teacher (Internal Examiner) 10 marks

PRACTICAL / PROJECT WORK External Examiner 10 marks Candidates will be required to prepare a project The total marks obtained out of 20 are to be sent to report on any one topic. The topics for assignments the Council by the Head of the school. may be selected from the list of suggested assignments given below. Candidates can also take The Head of the school will be responsible for the up an assignment of their choice under any of the online entry of marks on the Council’s CAREERS broad areas given below. portal by the due date. Suggested list of assignments: 1. Geography of Thailand (a) Land use pattern in different regions of Thailand – a comparative analysis. (b) The survey of a local/ floating markets on the types of shops and services offered. 2. Environment: Wildlife conservation efforts in Thailand. 3. Current Geographical Issues: Development of tourism in Thailand. 4. Transport in Thailand: Development of Road, Rail, Water and Air routes. 5. List different type of industries in the provinces and collect information about the types of raw materials used, modes of their procurement and disposal of wastes generated. Classify these industries as polluting or environment friendly and suggest possible ways of reducing pollution caused by these units. 6. Visit a water treatment plant, sewage treatment plant or garbage dumping or vermicomposting sites in the locality and study their working. 7. Need for industrialization in Thailand, the latest trends and its impact on economy of Thailand.

3

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT IN GEOGRAPHY (Thailand) - GUIDELINES FOR MARKING WITH GRADES Criteria Preparation Procedure/ Observation Inference/Results Presentation Testing Grade I Gives complete States the Studies text and States theoretical information in a coherent Neatly and correctly (4 marks) theoretical objectives and source material and and concise manner using geographical stated statement of information defines the makes a list. terminology. Uses a variety of techniques. intent and conclusion using relevant aspects to be Shows resourcefulness. Supports matches with geographical studied. investigation with relevant evidence. objectives. terms Grade II Provides States objectives Makes a limited list Uses sound methodology-using methods Limited use of (3 marks) adequate but not the of source material suggested. Makes a valid statement about the reference material information limitations of the only from secondary data collected. Attempts to develop and a presentation, using appropriate study. sources. explanations using available information. which is routine. terms. Grade III States objectives Only lists the References are Uses methodology in which selective Simple and neat with (2 marks) using some aspects to be minimal. techniques are applied correctly. Makes correct placement of geographical studied. descriptive statement. Analysis is limited. references, terms but mostly Relates and describes systematically the data acknowledgements, in descriptive collected. Tries to relate conclusion to contents, maps and terms. original aim. diagrams. Grade IV States intent Shows evidence Uses methodology Makes few relevant statements. Does analyse Neat but lacking in (1 mark) without using of what to look with some techniques data that is not presented or tends to copy correct placement of relevant for and how to but is unable to analysis available from other sources. Makes table of contents, geographical record the same. systematically record superficial conclusions. Link between the maps, diagrams and terms but data and collect original aim and conclusion is not clear. pictures. explaining them information. correctly. Grade V Does not make Has not collected Does not use any Does not analyse data. Does not use the Presents the report (0 marks) any use of any relevant data logical technique and suggested methods. without reference. geographical and has not does not follow the Makes conclusions but does not relate them to terms. presented sources methodology the original aim. correctly. suggested.

4