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Class 10
Social Science
Contemporary India
Resources and Development

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Question Bank: Resources and Development

This chapter discusses the importance of resources in human development and explores how they are classified and managed.

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Question Bank - Resources and Development

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Q1.

Identify the renewable resource from the options below.

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Q2.

Which of the following are types of resources based on their exhaustibility?

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Q-00003632
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Q3.

Resources that are obtained from nature and used without much modification are called {{ }} resources.

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Q4.

Resources can be classified based on their origin as {{ }} (biotic/abiotic) and {{ }} (renewable/non-renewable)

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Q5.

Explain the importance of sustainable development in resource management.

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Q6.

Write an essay on the need for resource planning in India.

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Q-00003636
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Q7.

How many types of soil are primarily found in India according to the NCERT chapter on "Resources and Development"?

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Q-00003641
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Q8.

Match the following resources with their classification:

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Q9.

Which of the following resources is classified as a non-renewable resource?

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Q10.

Which of the following statements are true about sustainable development?

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Q11.

Resources which are confined to certain regions are called {{ }} resources.

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Q12.

{{ }} {{ }} (Alluvial/Black) soil is best suited for growing cotton in India.

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Q13.

Describe how land use patterns have changed in India over the years.

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Q14.

Discuss the role of resource planning in achieving sustainable development in India.

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Q-00003648
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Q15.

How many broad classifications of resources are there based on ownership according to NCERT?

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Q-00003650
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Q16.

Match the following types of resources with their examples:

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Q17.

Which of the following is an example of renewable resources?

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Q18.

Which type of resource is characterized by its limited availability and cannot be replaced once used?

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Q-00014606
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Q19.

What term describes resources that are present but not yet developed or utilized?

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Q-00014607
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Q20.

Which of the following can be considered a biotic resource?

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Q-00014608
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Q21.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of sustainable development?

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Q-00014609
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Q22.

What is the primary goal of resource planning?

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Q23.

Which factor does NOT influence the economic development of a region rich in resources?

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Q-00014611
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Q24.

What does the term 'sustainable development' emphasize?

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Q-00014612
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Q25.

What is the concern with the indiscriminate exploitation of resources?

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Q-00014613
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Q26.

Which of the following regions is known for being resource-rich but economically backward?

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Q27.

What does the Agenda 21 aim to address?

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Q28.

Which of the following is a common trap when discussing resource types?

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Q29.

What is a key challenge in resource planning in diverse regions of India?

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Q-00014617
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Q30.

Which of the following best describes the role of human resources in effective resource development?

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Q-00014618
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Q31.

What can be a long-term consequence of over-utilizing natural resources?

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Q-00014619
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Q32.

What does sustainable development aim to achieve?

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Q-00014620
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Q33.

Which of the following is a major consequence of resource exploitation?

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Q-00014621
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Q34.

Which summit is recognized for addressing climate change and sustainable development?

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Q-00014622
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Q35.

What is the primary goal of resource planning?

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Q-00014623
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Q36.

Which region is known for being resource-rich yet economically backward?

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Q-00014624
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Q37.

Resource conservation can help in mitigating which of the following?

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Q-00014625
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Q38.

What strategy is essential for the sustainable management of resources?

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Q-00014626
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Q39.

What is one of the key challenges in resource development?

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Q-00014627
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Q40.

Which country is often viewed as a model for sustainable resource management?

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Q-00014628
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Q41.

What type of resources are minerals considered?

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Q-00014629
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Q42.

Why is equitable distribution of resources important?

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Q-00014630
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Q43.

What does Agenda 21 emphasize for local governments?

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Q-00014631
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Q44.

Which natural resource is abundant in Rajasthan?

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Q-00014632
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Q45.

Which of the following global issues is directly linked to resource exploitation?

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Q-00014633
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Q46.

The ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’ social division arises mainly from:

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Q-00014634
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Q47.

What percentage of India's land area is classified as plains?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00014635
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Q48.

Which land type is classified as 'land not available for cultivation'?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00014636
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Q49.

What is meant by 'net sown area'?

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Q-00014637
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Q50.

Which factor does NOT affect land use patterns?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00014638
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Q51.

Why is the forest area in India lower than the desired 33%?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00014639
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Q52.

How much of India's total geographical area is forested?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00014640
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Q53.

What agricultural practice contributes to improving gross cropped area?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00014641
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Q54.

What is the significance of plateaus in India?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00014642
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Q55.

What is a major factor leading to the decrease in permanent pastures?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00014643
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Q56.

Which is NOT a reason for low net sown area in specific regions of India?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00014644
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Q57.

Which area has the highest net sown percentage in India?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00014645
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Q58.

The concept of sustainable development was primarily popularized by which document?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00014646
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Q59.

Which of the following is an example of 'cultivable wasteland'?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00014647
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Q60.

What role do mountains play in land utilization?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00014648
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Q61.

What is the primary goal of resource planning?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00014649
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Q62.

Which event marked a significant global advance in sustainable development efforts?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00014650
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Q63.

What is Agenda 21?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00014651
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Q64.

Which of the following is a problem caused by indiscriminate resource exploitation?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00014652
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Q65.

Which state in India is known for its richness in minerals and coal deposits?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00014653
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Q66.

What role does technology play in resource planning?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00014654
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Q67.

Which type of land utilization is designated for agricultural purposes?

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Q-00014655
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Q68.

What is a critical consequence of resource accumulation in the hands of a few?

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Q-00014656
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Q69.

What is one major aspect of sustainable development?

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Q-00014657
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Q70.

Which state in India is well-known for its solar and wind energy resources?

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Q-00014658
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Q71.

What is the main purpose of surveying and mapping in resource planning?

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Q-00014659
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Q72.

How does irrational consumption lead to resource depletion?

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Q-00014660
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Q73.

What is one reason for economic development despite having poor resource availability?

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Q-00014661
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Q74.

Which historical event significantly highlighted the need for resource conservation?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00014662
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Q75.

What is the primary function of soil in ecosystems?

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Q-00014663
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Q76.

Which type of soil is characterized by high salt content and is often found in arid regions?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00014664
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Q77.

What major factor contributes to soil degradation in agricultural areas?

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Q-00014665
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Q78.

Which soil type develops primarily in regions with high rainfall and is often acidic?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00014666
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Q79.

Which human activity is NOT a significant cause of soil erosion?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00014667
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Q80.

Among the following, which soil is most fertile and supports a wide range of crops?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00014668
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Q81.

What contributes to the formation of soil over time?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00014669
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Q82.

The process of soil denudation often leads to which of the following?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00014670
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Q83.

Which soil is highly suitable for growing cotton?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00014671
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Q84.

Which method can help in preventing soil erosion on slopes?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00014672
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Q85.

What primarily leads to the nutrient depletion in laterite soils?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00014673
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Q86.

Which type of soil is prevalent in the Himalayan region and is known for being fertile?

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Q-00014674
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Q87.

The presence of which type of rock is associated with black soil?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00014675
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Q88.

What is the role of decomposers in the soil ecosystem?

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Q-00014676
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Q89.

What is one significant impact of soil erosion on agriculture?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00014677
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Q90.

Which practice is effective in restoring degraded soil?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00014678
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Q91.

What is the significance of soil horizons in soil science?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00014679
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Q92.

Which soil conservation technique can help prevent wind erosion effectively?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00014680
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Q93.

What type of resource is sunlight considered as?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043828
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Q94.

Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resource?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043829
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Q95.

What term describes resources that are available in limited quantities and can be depleted?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043830
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Q96.

Which of the following is NOT a criteria for classifying resources?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043831
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Q97.

Which statement best describes sustainable resources?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043832
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Q98.

Why is water considered a renewable resource?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043833
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Q99.

Which of the following resources can be classified as biotic?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043834
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Q100.

How can over-exploitation of resources lead to economic disparities?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043835
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Q101.

What is the main objective of resource conservation?

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Q-00043836
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Q102.

Which of these resources is most likely to contribute to global environmental changes when over-exploited?

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Q-00043837
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Q103.

What do we call resources that can be replaced quickly, like crops and forests?

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Q-00043838
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Q104.

Which of the following is a consequence of resource scarcity?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043839
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Q105.

What is a stock resource?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043840
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Q106.

How does technology influence the utilization of resources?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043841
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Q107.

What is the most significant benefit of judicious resource planning?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043842
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Q108.

What is the primary purpose of resource planning?

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Q-00043843
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Q109.

Which of the following is an outcome of indiscriminate exploitation of resources?

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Q-00043844
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Q110.

What principle was endorsed at the Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit in 1992?

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Q-00043845
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Q111.

How does resource diversity impact India’s development?

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Q-00043846
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Q112.

Which resource-rich state in India is known for its mineral wealth?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043847
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Q113.

What does sustainable development require according to the chapter?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043848
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Q114.

What is one of the main objectives of Agenda 21?

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Q-00043849
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Q115.

Which of the following is NOT a problem caused by resource over-exploitation?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043850
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Q116.

What factor is crucial for the effective development of resources?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043851
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Q117.

What is the impact of balancing resource planning across different regions?

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Q-00043852
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Q118.

What major issue arises from the accumulation of resources in a few hands?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043853
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Q119.

Which of the following regions of India is self-sufficient in terms of water resources?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043854
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Q120.

What challenge arises from technological disadvantage in resource-rich regions?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043855
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Q121.

What is the primary goal of resource planning?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043856
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Q122.

Which of the following is a key component of sustainable development?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043857
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Q123.

Why is resource planning particularly important in India?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043858
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Q124.

What was one major outcome of the Rio Earth Summit in 1992?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043859
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Q125.

Which of the following factors is NOT important in resource planning?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043860
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Q126.

Which region in India is known for its richness in minerals and coal deposits?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043861
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Q127.

Which principle emphasizes that resources should be available for everyone's need?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043862
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Q128.

What type of land is characterized as 'barren and waste land'?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043863
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Q129.

Why is community participation vital in resource planning?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043864
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Q130.

Which of the following is a misconception about resources?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043865
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Q131.

Which of the following is an example of a sustainable resource?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043866
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Q132.

What is meant by ‘Agenda 21’?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043867
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Q133.

Which Indian state is known for its rich solar and wind energy resources?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043868
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Q134.

What does resource depletion primarily refer to?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043869
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Q135.

What is a significant challenge in achieving sustainable development?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043870
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Q136.

What is the primary function of land in human life?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043871
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Q137.

Which percentage of India's surface area is covered by mountains?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043872
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Q138.

What constitutes the net sown area in agriculture?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043873
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Q139.

Which factors influence the use of land resources in India?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043874
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Q140.

What is the primary reason for the low forest area in India compared to the desired percentage?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043875
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Q141.

What is classified as 'current fallow' land?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043876
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Q142.

Which type of land is excluded from the net sown area?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043877
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Q143.

Which region in India has over 80% of its area under net sown land?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043878
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Q144.

What is the main type of land not available for cultivation?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043879
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Q145.

Which historical document first systematically advocated for resource conservation?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043880
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Q146.

What does the gross cropped area include?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043881
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Q147.

Which state has less than 10% net sown area?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043882
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Q148.

What is the total geographical area of India?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043883
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Q149.

Which land utilization type includes land not suitable for any other use?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043884
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Q150.

Why is the concept of Sustainable Development important?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043885
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Q151.

What is the effect of increased urbanization on land resources?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043886
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Q152.

What is soil primarily formed from?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043887
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Q153.

Which soil is best suited for growing cotton in India?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043888
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Q154.

Why is overgrazing a concern for soil health?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043889
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Q155.

What characteristic of laterite soil is significant for its agricultural use?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043890
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Q156.

Which of the following practices helps in soil conservation?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043891
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Q157.

What is the primary impact of deforestation on soil?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043892
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Q158.

Which type of soil is generally found in arid regions?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043893
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Q159.

Which method is NOT effective in preventing soil erosion?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043894
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Q160.

What process characterizes soil erosion?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043895
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Q161.

What soil conservation technique is used to stabilize sand dunes?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043896
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Q162.

Which factor does NOT contribute to soil formation?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043897
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Q163.

What is the primary reason for soil acidity in laterite soils?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043898
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Q164.

What is a key characteristic of forest soils?

Single Answer MCQ
Q-00043899
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Q165.

Which of the following is a consequence of water logging in soils?

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Q-00043900
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