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MCQ for Class 10 Social Science Chapter 1 Resources and Development
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Chapter 1 Resources and Development MCQ Questions Class 10 Social Science with Answers
Question : Coal, iron ore, petroleum, diesel etc. are the examples of
a) Biotic resources
b) Abiotic resources
c) Renewable resources
d) Non Renewable resources
Answer: Non Renewable resources
Question : Which one of the following term is used to identify the old and new alluvial respectively ?
a) Khadas & Tarai
b) Tarai & Bangar
c) Bangar & Khadar
d) Tarai & Dvars
Answer: Bangar & Khadar
Question : Which one of the following soil is the best for cotton cultivation ?
a) Red soil
b) Black soil
c) Laterite soil
d) Alluvial soil
Answer: Black soil
Question : How much percentage of forest area in the country according to the National Forest Policy.
a) 33%
b) 37%
c) 27%
d) 31%
Answer: 33%
Question : Which type of soil develops due to high temperature and evaporation ?
a) Arid Soil
b) Forest Soil
c) Black Soil
d) Red Soil
Answer: Arid Soil
Question : Which one of the following resources can be acquired by the Nation ?
a) Potential resources
b) International resources
c) National resources
d) Public resources
Answer: National resources
Question : Which one of the following is responsible for sheet erosion ?
a) Underground water
b) Wind
c) Glacier
d) Water
Answer: Water
Question : Which one of the following method is used to break up the force of wind?
a) Shelter belt
b) Strip Cropping
c) Contour ploughing
d) Terrace farming
Answer: Shelter belt
Question : Which one of the following is the main cause of land degradation in Madhya Pradesh ?
a) Mining
b) Overgrazing
c) Deforestation
d) Over Irrigation
Answer: Deforestation
Question : Which one of the following statements refers to the sustainable development ?
a) Overall development of various resources
b) Development should take place without damaging the environment
c) Economic development of people.
d) Development that meets the desires of the members of all communities
Answer: Development should take place without damaging the environment
Question : The following factor(s) is (are) responsible for degradation of soil
a) All of the options
b) Chemical fertilizers
c) Landslides
d) Floods
Answer: All of the options
Question : The total percent of land of world under forest is
a) 31
b) 26
c) 36
d) 41
Answer: 31
Question : The process in which different crops are grown in alternate rows and are sown at different times to protect the soil from rain wash, is known as
a) Intercropping
b) Crop rotation
c) Terrace farming
d) Contour cropping
Answer: Intercropping
Question : The process in which bare ground between plants is covered with a layer of organic matter like straw, is called
a) Mulching
b) Contour carriers
c) Shelter belts
d) Intercropping
Answer: Mulching
Question : 7-The thin layer of grainy substance covering the surface of the earth is called
a) Soil
b) Sand
c) Mineral
d) Organic matter
Answer: Soil
Question : The following is (are) the non-renewable resources
a) All of the options
b) Coal
c) Petroleum
d) Natural gas
Answer: All of the options
Question : Deciduous forests shed their leaves in a particular season to conserve loss of moisture through
a) Transpiration
b) Evaporation
c) Both transpiration and evaporation
d) None of the options
Answer: Transpiration
Question : Fresh water accounts for only ____ percent.
a) 2.7
b) 1.7
c) 3.7
d) 4.7
Answer: 2.7
Question : Balancing the need to use resources and also conserve them for the future is called
a) Sustainable development
b) Resource conservation
c) Resource development
d) Human resource development
Answer: Sustainable development
Question : The resources which are found everywhere are known as
a) Ubiquitous
b) Non-renewable resources
c) Human made resources
d) None of the options
Answer: Ubiquitous
Question : The resources can be conserved by
a) All of the options
b) Reducing consumption
c) Recycling
d) Reusing
Answer: All of the options
Question : Land covers only about ____ percent of the total area of the earths surface
a) 30
b) 20
c) 25
d) 35
Answer: 30
Question : The following is (are) not a factor(s) of soil formation
a) Soil texture
b) Organic matter
c) Time
d) All of the options
Answer: Soil texture
Question : Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is a
a) Public sector industry
b) Private sector industry
c) Joint sector industry
d) Co-operative sector industry
Answer: Public sector industry
Question : Maruti Udyog Limited is a
a) Joint sector industry
b) Private sector industry
c) Public sector industry
d) Co-operative sector industry
Answer: Joint sector industry
Question : Cotton textile industry requires
a) Both Warm climate and Moist climate
b) Warm climate
c) Moist climate
d) None of the options
Answer: Both Warm climate and Moist climate
Question : The following city is often referred to as Manchester of India?
a) Ahmadabad
b) Mumbai
c) Surat
d) Kolkata
Answer: Ahmadabad
Question : The following is an important textile centre of Japan
a) Osaka
b) Hiroshima
c) Tokyo
d) Nagoya
Answer: Osaka
Question : The following is also known as Sunrise industry.
a) All of the options
b) Iron and steel industry
c) Cotton textile
d) Information technology
Answer: All of the options
Question : The average density of population in the whole world is ___ persons per square km
a) 51
b) 21
c) 31
d) 41
Answer: 51
Question : The difference between the birth rate and the death rate of a country is called the
a) Natural growth rate
b) Normal growth rate
c) Actual growth rate
d) None of the options
Answer: Natural growth rate
Question : 62-Sudan has experienced a loss in population due to
a) Emigration
b) Immigration
c) Both Emigration and Immigration
d) None of the options
Answer: Emigration
Question : The factor(s) responsible for population change is (are)
a) All of the options
b) Births
c) Deaths
d) Migration
Answer: All of the options
Question : Shifting cultivation is a type of
a) Primitive subsistence agriculture
b) Commercial farming
c) Intensive subsistence agriculture
d) None of the options
Answer: Primitive subsistence agriculture
Question : The largest producer of maize in the world is
a) Brazil
b) China
c) India
d) USA
Answer: Brazil
Question : The largest producer of cotton in the world is
a) China
b) India
c) Brazil
d) USA
Answer: China
Question : Jute requires
a) All of the options
b) Alluvial soil
c) High temperature
d) Heavy rainfall
Answer: All of the options
Question : The leading producer of jute is
a) India
b) Myanmar
c) Bangladesh
d) Pakistan
Answer: India
Question : The suitable condition for production of coffee is (are)
a) All of the options
b) Warm and wet climate
c) Well drained loamy soil
d) Hill slopes
Answer: All of the options
Question : The leading producer of coffee is
a) Brazil
b) India
c) Sri-lanka
d) Columbia
Answer: Brazil
Question : Production of tea requires
a) Cool climate and high rainfall
b) Hot climate and high rainfall
c) Cool climate and low rainfall
d) Hot climate and low rainfall
Answer: Cool climate and high rainfall
Question : The leading producer of tea is
a) China
b) Brazil
c) India
d) Sri lanka
Answer: China
Question : Which of the following comes under primary activities?
a) Agriculture
b) Manufacturing
c) Transportation
d) None of the options
Answer: Agriculture
Question : Which country has no known mineral deposits?
a) Switzerland
b) Hungry
c) Austria
d) Netherlands
Answer: Switzerland
Question : The largest producer of bauxite in the world is
a) Australia
b) China
c) USA
d) Russia
Answer: Australia
Question : The largest producer of mica in the world is
a) India
b) Australia
c) China
d) Canada
Answer: India
Question : Kolar in ________ has deposits of gold in India
a) Karnataka
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Kerala
d) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Karnataka
Question : Silicon, used in the computer industry is obtained from
a) Quartz
b) Bauxite
c) Cuprite
d) Magnetite
Answer: Quartz
Question : Bauxite is an ore of
a) Aluminium
b) Iron
c) Copper
d) Mica
Answer: Aluminium
Question : Which of the following is referred to as Buried sunshine?
a) Coal
b) Petroleum
c) Gold
d) Diamond
Answer: Coal
Question : Petroleum means
a) Rock oil
b) Land oil
c) Black oil
d) Shell oil
Answer: Rock oil
Question : Bio-gas is primarily a mixture of
a) Methane and carbon dioxide
b) Methane and Oxygen
c) Propane and carbon dioxide
d) Propane and oxygen
Answer: Methane and carbon dioxide
Question : Viticulture is
a) Cultivation of grapes
b) Growing vegetables
c) Breeding of fish
d) Rearing of silk worms
Answer: Cultivation of grapes
Question : Which country has no known mineral deposits?
a) Switzerland
b) Hungry
c) Austria
d) Netherlands
Answer: Switzerland
Question : The largest producer of bauxite in the world is
a) Australia
b) China
c) USA
d) Russia
Answer: Australia
Question : The largest producer of mica in the world is
a) India
b) Australia
c) China
d) Canada
Answer: India
Question : Kolar in ________ has deposits of gold in India
a) Karnataka
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Kerala
d) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Karnataka
Question : Silicon, used in the computer industry is obtained from
a) Quartz
b) Bauxite
c) Cuprite
d) Magnetite
Answer: Quartz
Question : Bauxite is an ore of
a) Aluminium
b) Iron
c) Copper
d) Mica
Answer: Aluminium
Question : Which of the following is referred to as Buried sunshine?
a) Coal
b) Petroleum
c) Gold
d) Diamond
Answer: Coal
Question : Petroleum means
a) Rock oil
b) Land oil
c) Black oil
d) Shell oil
Answer: Rock oil
Question : Bio-gas is primarily a mixture of
a) Methane and carbon dioxide
b) Methane and Oxygen
c) Propane and carbon dioxide
d) Propane and oxygen
Answer: Methane and carbon dioxide
Question : Viticulture is
a) Cultivation of grapes
b) Growing vegetables
c) Breeding of fish
d) Rearing of silk worms
Answer: Cultivation of grapes
Question : The following is also known as Golden fibre.
a) Jute
b) Cotton
c) Wool
d) Silk
Answer: Jute
Question : Cotton requires
a) High temperature, light rainfall
b) Low temperature, light rainfall
c) High temperature, high rainfall
d) Low temperature, high rainfall
Answer: High temperature, light rainfall
Question : The largest producer of rice in the world is
a) China
b) India
c) Japan
d) Indonesia
Answer: China
Question : A natural area designated to protect the ecological integrity of one or more ecosystems for present and future generations, is called
a) National park
b) Biosphere reserve
c) Bird sanctuaries
d) Wildlife sanctuaries
Answer: National park
Question : A naturally occurring substance that has a definite chemical composition is a
a) Mineral
b) Compound
c) Metal
d) Rock
Answer: Mineral
Question : The following is (are) non-metallic mineral(s)
a) All of the options
b) Limestone
c) Mica
d) Gypsum
Answer: All of the options
Question : Minerals that lie at shallow depths are taken out by removing the surface layer; this is known as
a) Open-cast mining
b) Shaft mining
c) Drilling
d) All of the options
Answer: Open-cast mining
Question : Non-metallic minerals are found in
a) Sedimentary rocks
b) Igneous rocks
c) Metamorphic rocks
d) All of the options
Answer: Sedimentary rocks
Question : China also leads in production of
a) All of the options
b) Lead
c) Antimony
d) Tungsten
Answer: All of the options
Question : The following is the worlds leading tin producer
a) China
b) Malaysia
c) Indonesia
d) India
Answer: China
Question : The major factor(s) of soil formation is (are)
a) All of the options
b) The nature of the parent rock
c) Climatic factors
d) Time taken for the composition of soil formation
Answer: All of the options
Question : ______ is leading producer of copper.
a) Chile
b) Peru
c) Argentina
d) Brazil
Answer: Chile
Question : The first country in the world to develop hydroelectricity is
a) Norway
b) China
c) England
d) USA
Answer: Norway
Question : _____ has the worlds largest geothermal power plants
a) USA
b) Australia
c) China
d) Canada
Answer: USA
Question : The first tidal energy station was built in
a) France
b) Spain
c) Portugal
d) Denmark
Answer: France
Question : Minerals can be extracted by
a) All of the options
b) Mining
c) Drilling
d) Quarrying
Answer: All of the options
Question : Which of the following country is largest producer of coal?
a) China
b) India
c) USA
d) Australia
Answer: China
Question : Series of protected areas linked through a global network, intended to demonstrate the relationship between conservation and development, is called
a) Biosphere reserve
b) National park
c) Bird sanctuaries
d) Wildlife sanctuaries
Answer: Biosphere reserve
Question : The following is called Black gold.
a) Petroleum
b) Coal
c) Bauxite
d) None of the options
Answer: Petroleum
Question : The following is the worlds leading iron-ore producer
a) China
b) Russia
c) France
d) India
Answer: China
Question : Coal, iron ore, petroleum, diesel etc. are the examples of
a) Biotic resources
b) Abiotic resources
c) Renewable resources
d) Non Renewable resources
Answer: Non Renewable resources
Question : Which one of the following term is used to identify the old and new alluvial respectively ?
a) Khadas & Tarai
b) Tarai & Bangar
c) Bangar & Khadar
d) Tarai & Dvars
Answer: Bangar & Khadar
Question : Which one of the following soil is the best for cotton cultivation ?
a) Red soil
b) Black soil
c) Laterite soil
d) Alluvial soil
Answer: Black soil
Question : How much percentage of forest area in the country according to the National Forest Policy.
a) 33%
b) 37%
c) 27%
d) 31%
Answer: 33%
Question : Which type of soil develops due to high temperature and evaporation ?
a) Arid Soil
b) Forest Soil
c) Black Soil
d) Red Soil
Answer: Arid Soil
Question : Which one of the following resources can be acquired by the Nation ?
a) Potential resources
b) International resources
c) National resources
d) Public resources
Answer: National resources
Question : Which one of the following is responsible for sheet erosion ?
a) Underground water
b) Wind
c) Glacier
d) Water
Answer: Water
Question : Which one of the following method is used to break up the force of wind?
a) Shelter belt
b) Strip Cropping
c) Contour ploughing
d) Terrace farming
Answer: Shelter belt
Question : Which one of the following is the main cause of land degradation in Madhya Pradesh ?
a) Mining
b) Overgrazing
c) Deforestation
d) Over Irrigation
Answer: Deforestation
Question : Which one of the following statements refers to the sustainable development ?
a) Overall development of various resources
b) Development should take place without damaging the environment.
c) Economic development of people.
d) Development that meets the desires of the members of all communities.
Answer: Development should take place without damaging the environment.
Answer: Potential and reserves
Question : How much percentage of forest area in the country according to the National Forest Policy
a) 0.33
b) 0.37
c) 0.31
d) 0.27
Answer : 0.33
Question : Which one of the following term is used to identify the old and new alluvial respectively
a) Bangar & Khadar
b) Tarai & Bangar
c) Khadas & Tarai
d) Tarai & Dvars
Answer : Bangar & Khadar
Question : On the Basis of ownership resources can be classified into
a) Four Types
b) Two Types
c) None of the options
d) Three Types
Answer : Four Types
Question : How much percentage of land is plain in India
a) 0.43
b) 0.45
c) 0.41
d) 0.47
Answer : 0.43
Question : Resource which can be renewed again are
a) Renewable Resources
b) Potential Resource
c) Stock
d) National Resource
Answer : Renewable Resources
Question : Which one of the following statements refers to the sustainable development
a) Development should take place without damaging the environment
b) Overall development of various resources
c) Economic development of people
d) Development that meets the desires of the members of all communities
Answer : Development should take place without damaging the environment
Question : Which one of the following is the main cause of land degradation in Madhya Pradesh
a) Deforestation
b) Mining
c) Overgrazing
d) Over Irrigation
Answer : Deforestation
Question : Which one of the following method is used to break up the force of wind
a) Shelter belt
b) Strip Cropping
c) Terrace farming
d) Contour ploughing
Answer : Shelter belt
Question : Which one of the following is responsible for sheet erosion
a) Water
b) Glacier
c) Underground water
d) Wind
Answer : Water
Question : Which one of the following resources can be acquired by a Nation
a) National resources
b) International resources
c) Public resources
d) Potential resources
Answer : National resources
Question : Which type of soil develops due to high temperature and evaporation
a) Arid Soil
b) Black Soil
c) Forest Soil
d) Red Soil
Answer : Arid Soil
Question : How much percentage of forest area in the country according to the National Forest Policy
a) 0.33
b) 0.37
c) 0.31
d) 0.27
Answer : 0.33
Question : Which one of the following soil is the best for cotton cultivation
a) Black soil
b) Alluvial soil
c) Laterite soil
d) Red soil
Answer : Black soil
Question : Which one of the following term is used to identify the old and new alluvial respectively
a) Bangar & Khadar
b) Tarai & Bangar
c) Khadas & Tarai
d) Tarai & Dvars
Answer : Bangar & Khadar
Question : Coal, iron ore, petroleum, diesel etc. are the examples of
a) Non Renewable resources
b) Renewable resources
c) Biotic resources
d) Abiotic resources
Answer : Non Renewable resources
Question : Which one of the following in the main cause of land and water pollution in India in recent years
a) Industrial Effluents
b) Deforestation
c) None of the options
d) Chemical Fertilizer
Answer : Industrial Effluents
Question : In which one of the following states is terrace cultivation practised
a) Uttaranchal
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Haryana
d) Punjab
Answer : Uttaranchal
Question : Soil is a
a) Renewable Resource
b) Potential Resource
c) None of them
d) Non- Resource
Answer : Renewable Resource
Question : How many Economic zones are there in India
a) Five
b) Two
c) One
d) Ten
Answer : Five
Question : On the Basis of ownership resources can be classified into
a) Four Types
b) Two Types
c) None of Them
d) Three Types
Answer : Four Types
Question : Which one of the following is an example of non- renewable resources
a) Petroleum
b) Tidal Energy
c) Hydel Energy
d) Solar Energy
Answer : Petroleum
Question : They are Gifts of Nature which satisfy Human wants
a) Resources
b) a Thing
c) None of Them
d) A Commodity
Answer : Resources
Question : Which one of the following is an example of Biotic Resource
a) Flora
b) Mineral
c) Mountain
d) Rock
Answer : Flora
Question : Land degradation due to over irrigation can be seen in the states of
a) Punjab and Haryana
b) Mizoram
c) Assam
d) Orissa
Answer : Punjab and Haryana
Question : Soil can be Conserved by
a) Planting of Trees
b) Over Grazing
c) Excessive mining
d) Cutting of Trees
Answer : Planting of Trees
Question : Which Soil is known as Black Cotton soil
a) Black Soil
b) Mountain Soil
c) Red Soil
d) Arid Soil
Answer : Black Soil
Question : How much percentage of land is plain in India
a) 0.43
b) 0.45
c) 0.41
d) 0.47
Answer : 0.43
Question : In which year was the Earth Summit held
a) 1992
b) 1991
c) 1990
d) 1993
Answer : 1992
Question : Resource which can be renewed again are
a) Renewable Resources
b) Potential Resource
c) Stock
d) National Resource
Answer : Renewable Resources
Question : Khader is a type of
a) Alluvial Soil
b) Lattrite Soil
c) Desert Soil
d) Black Soil
Answer : Alluvial Soil
Question : Coal, iron ore, petroleum, diesel etc. are the examples of
a) Biotic resources
b) Abiotic resources
c) Renewable resources
d) Non Renewable resources
Answer : Non Renewable resources
Question : Which one of the following term is used to identify the old and new alluvial respectively ?
a) Khadas & Tarai
b) Tarai & Bangar
c) Bangar & Khadar
d) Tarai & Dvars
Answer : Bangar & Khadar
Question : Which one of the following soil is the best for cotton cultivation ?
a) Red soil
b) Black soil
c) Laterite soil
d) Alluvial soil
Answer : Black soil
Question : How much percentage of forest area in the country according to the National Forest Policy.
a) 33%
b) 37%
c) 27%
d) 31%
Answer : 33%
Question : Which type of soil develops due to high temperature and evaporation ?
a) Arid Soil
b) Forest Soil
c) Black Soil
d) Red Soil
Answer : Arid Soil
Question : Which one of the following resources can be acquired by the Nation ?
a) Potential resources
b) International resources
c) National resources
d) Public resources
Answer : National resources
Question : Which one of the following is responsible for sheet erosion ?
a) Underground water
b) Wind
c) Glacier
d) Water
Answer : Water
Question : Which one of the following method is used to break up the force of wind?
a) Shelter belt
b) Strip Cropping
c) Contour ploughing
d) Terrace farming
Answer : Shelter belt
Question : Which one of the following is the main cause of land degradation in Madhya Pradesh ?
a) Mining
b) Overgrazing
c) Deforestation
d) Over Irrigation
Answer : Deforestation
Question : Which one of the following statements refers to the sustainable development ?
a) Overall development of various resources
b) Development should take place without damaging the environment.
c) Economic development of people.
d) Development that meets the desires of the members of all communities.
Answer : Development should take place without damaging the environment.
Short Answer Type Questions :
Question. What steps can be taken to control soil erosion in hilly areas ?
Answer: 1) Terracing on hilly area
2) Buildings Dams on hilly areas
3) Afforestation
Question. When and why was the Rio-de-Janero Earth summit held ?
Answer: 1992 Rio-de-Janero (Brazil)
Earth summit
To achieve sustainable development in order to combat environment damage, poverty and disease, it laid
emphasis on global cooperation mutual needs and shared responsibilities.
Question. Write two characteristics each of Khadar and Bangar ?
Answer: Khadar (New Alluvium)
1) New Alluvium a new soil
2) Very fertile soil less Kankar nodules
Bangar (Old Alluvium)
1) Old Alluvium or Old soil
2) Not to fertile, often contains Kankar nodules
Question. What type of soil is found in river deltas of the eastern coast ? Give three main features of this type of soil.
Answer: Alluvial Soil
1) Most important soil
2) Such a soil is the result of deposits of river.
3) Very fertile soil.
Question. What do you, mean by land use pattern ? Name the factors that determine the use of land.
Answer: Utilization of land for various purposes such as cultivation grazing of animals mining construction of roads etc.
Factors
1) Topography
2) Climate
3) Human Factor
4) Accessibility
Long Answer type questions
Question. Classify resources on the basis of ownership into four categories. Mention the main feature of each.
Answer: (1) Individual resources: Owned privately by individual. Example houses pasture etc.
(2) Community Owned resources : accessible to all the members of the Community. Example : Play ground park etc.
(3) National resources : within the political boundaries of the country.
Example : Minerals, forests etc.
(4) International resources : The oceanic resources beyond 200 Km. of the Exclusive Economic Zone belong to international institutions.
Question. What is resource planning ? Write any three utility of resources.
Answer: Resource Planning : Resource Planning is a technique of skill of proper utilization of resources.
1. They are beneficial to human being
2. Different types of things are made by them.
3. Resources are limited. Do not waste the great gifts of the nature.
Question. Distinguish between the Renewable and Non- Renewable Resources.
Answer: Renewable Resources
1) These Resources are those which once mined and used can be regenerated.
2) These Resources which may be obtained continuously.
Example : Land, water plants etc.
Non Renewable Resources.
1) These Resources are those which once mined and used cannot be regenerated.
2) All mineral Resources are limited.
Example : Coal, Mineral-oil etc.
Question. Describe briefly the distribution of soils found in India.
Answer: (1) Alluvial Soil (2) Black Soil
(3) Red and Yellow Soil (4) Laterite Soil
(5) Mountain Soil (6) Desert Soil
Question. What is regur soil ? Write its two features. Mention any two regions where regur soil is found.
Answer: Regur soil – Black Soil
Features
1) made up extremely fine
2) have good capacity to hold moisture.
3) develop deep cracks during hot weather.
4) rich in calcium carbonate, potash and lime
Regions
1) Maharashtra – Malva Plateau
2) Madhya Pradesh and Chhatisgarh Plateau
Question : Distinguish between stock and potential resource., Give one example of each.
Answer : (i) Stock :
(a) They are found in the environment around us.
(b) They are not accessed due to the lack of technology.
(c) Example : Water is a compound of two inflammable gases – hydrogen and oxygen, hydrogen can be used as a rich sources of energy. But we do not have the required technical know- how to use them for this purpose.
(ii) Potential resources :
(a) They are found in a region.
(b) They have not been utilized or developed.
(c) Example : Rajasthan and Gujarat have enormous potential for the development of wind and solar energy but they are yet to be developed fully for various reasons.
Question : Highlight the importance of contour ploughing.
Answer : Contour farming, the practice of tilling sloped land along lines of consistent elevation in order to conserve rainwater and to reduce soil losses from surface erosion.
Question : Explain any three factors responsible for soil formation.
Answer : (i) The parent rock is the first factor which provides the basic material for the formation of soil.
(ii) Climate breaks the parent rock into small pieces.
(iii) Vegetation : Plant and animal organisms help in the weathering of the rocks slowly but continuously.
(iv) Various forces of nature such as change in temperature, actions of running water, wind and glaciers, activities of decomposers, etc, contribute to the formation of soil.
(v) Chemical and organic changes take place in the soil.
Question : Name the soil type which is widely found in Western Rajasthan. Explain two important characteristics of this soil type which makes it unsuitable for cultivation.
Answer : The soil type in western Rajasthan is arid soil, following are its characteristics :
(i) it consists very high kankar nodules due to increasing calcium content downwards .
(ii) it is brown - yellow in its colour.
(iii) it is difficult to cultivate anything on this type of soil , but cultivation can be encouraged after proper irrigation as in western Rajasthan.
Question : Explain the two types of soil erosion mostly observed in India. Explain three human activities responsible for soil erosion.
Answer : (i) Two human activities which are responsible for the process of soil erosion are deforestation and overgrazing mining, construction, etc.
(ii) Types of soil Erosion :
(a) Gullies : The running water cuts through the clayey soil and makes deep channels/gullies. The unfit land caused by gullies is called bad land or ravines.
(b) Sheet erosion : Water flows as a sheet over large areas down a slope. The top soil is washed away. This process is known as sheet erosion.
Question : Give one difference between renewable and non-renewable resources.
Answer : Renewable : Replenished by nature e.g., crops and plants.
Non-renewable : Which get exhausted after years of use. e.g., crude oil.
Question : What is Agenda 21? List its two principles.
Answer : Agenda 21 was adopted at first International earth Summit held in 1992 at Rio de Janerio Brazil The two principles are as follows :
(a) To combat environment damage, poverty disease through global cooperation on (common interests, mutual needs and shared responsibilities)
(b) Every local government should draw its own local Agenda 21.
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