Test Paper 1
GEOGRAPHY CH – 1 RESOURCES & DEVELOPMENT
MARKS: 40 STD: 10th TIME: 1.5 hrs.
1. Which of the following statements is/are correct about resource planning?
I. It helps in tackling the problem of resource wastage.
II. It promotes equitable distribution of resources.
III. It discourages sustainable development.
A. Only I and II B. Only II and III C. Only I and III D. Only III
2. Identify the soil with the help of following information.
It develops in areas with high temperature.
It is the result of intense leaching due to heavy rain.
Humus content is low.
A. Arid soil B. Laterite soil C. Yellow soil D. Black soil
3. Which of the following pair is correctly matched?
A. Alluvial Soil - Western Rajasthan B. Black Soil - Northern Plain
C. Arid Soil - Deccan Plateau D. Laterite Soil - Western Ghats
Match the following land utilization categories with their descriptions:
Column A Column B
4. Net Sown Area (a) Land not used for agriculture
5. Forest Land (b) Land left uncultivated for one or more agricultural
years
6. Barren and Wasteland (c) Land covered with natural or planted trees
7. Fallow Land (d) Land that has been cultivated for at least one crop
Assertion & reason questions
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true, but R is false.
D. A is false, but R is true.
8. Assertion (A): The Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit led to the adoption of Agenda 21, a
global framework for sustainable development.
Reason (R): The summit only focused on reducing poverty without considering
environmental impacts.
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9. Assertion (A): Mineral processing industries like grinding of limestone for cement
industry are responsible for land degradation.
Reason (R): Mining sites are abandoned after excavation work is complete, it is the right
practice to save money.
10. Mention three problems that are associated with the indiscriminate use of resources. (2)
11. How is overgrazing responsible for land degradation in Gujarat? (2)
12. Write a short note on: Agenda 21 (2)
13. Mention two problems that are associated with the indiscriminate use of resources. (2)
14. Distinguish between Khadar and Bangar soil. (2)
15. Why do we need resource planning, explain with an example? Describe the 3 stages of
resource planning in India? (3)
16. Describe the different steps of ‘resource planning. (3)
17. Describe the need of resources for human survival. (3)
18. “Consequences of environmental degradation do not respect national or state boundaries”.
Support the statement with example. (4)
19. What is Land degradation? What are the factors responsible for it? Suggest any four steps
to control land degradation. (4)
Case study questions (4)
We have shared our land with the past generations and will have to do so with the future
generations too. Ninety-five per cent of our basic needs for food, shelter and clothing are
obtained from land. Human activities have not only brought about degradation of land, but
have also aggravated the pace of natural forces to cause damage to land.
Some human activities such as deforestation, overgrazing, mining and quarrying too have
contributed significantly to land degradation.
Mining sites are abandoned after excavation work is complete leaving deep scars and traces
of overburdening. In states like Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha
deforestation due to mining has caused severe land degradation. In states like Gujarat,
Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra overgrazing are one of the main reasons for
land degradation. In the states of Punjab, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh, over-irrigation
responsible for land degradation due to water logging leading to increase in salinity and
alkalinity in the soil. The mineral processing like grinding of limestone for cement industry
and calcite and soapstone for ceramic industry generate huge quantity of dust in the
atmosphere. It retards the process of infiltration of water into the soil after it settles down on
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the land. In recent years, industrial effluents as waste have become a major source of land and
water pollution in many parts of the country.
20. With whom do we share our land?
A. Enemies B. Oceans and seas C. China D. Past and future generations
21. Name some Indian states which are deforested due to mining and overgrazing activities.
A. Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh B. Karnataka, Kerala
C. Ladakh and Kashmir D. Lakshadweep
22. What harm does the mineral processing and cement industry do to the environment and
land?
A. Helps in growing of trees B. Generates huge quantity of dust in the atmosphere
C. Kills animals D. None of these
23. Which of the following activities leads to land degradation?
A. Quarrying B. Afforestation C. Mining D. Both 'A' and 'B'
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