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 Geography Class 10

Resource and Development

Q1. What are the main advantages of India's land under a variety of relief features? [2011] 3

Q2. 'Indiscriminate use of resources had led to numerous problems. Justify this statement. [2012, 2011] 3

Q3. Write a note on Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit, 1992 and Agenda 21. 3,3

Q4. What type of soil is found in the river deltas of the eastern coast? Give four main features of this type of soil. [2013] 5

Q5. Which is the main cause of land degradation in Gujarat, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh? How can it be checked? Explain. [2012, 2015] 3

Q6. Do you think that the resources are free gifts of nature as it is assumed by many? Justify your answer with any three suitable arguments. 3

Q7. “In India, some regions are rich in certain types of resources but deficient in some other resources.” Do you agree with the statement? Support your answer with any three examples.

[2015] [2017] 3

Q8. Mention the major problems which has arisen due to indiscriminate use of resources. 3

Q9. State the geographical factors that are responsible for the evolution of black soil. Why is it considered the most suitable for growing cotton? 5

Q10. Write three physical and three human factors which determine the use of land. 3

Q11. Write four institutional efforts made at global level for ‘resource conservation’. 3

Q12. Why there is a need for balanced resource planning at the national, state, regional and local levels? 3,5

Q13. What is soil erosion? How do human activities and natural forces cause soil erosion? Suggest measures of soil conservation in hilly, and mountainous areas and in desert areas. 5

Q14. What does the term ‘land degradation’ mean? Which human activities have contributed significantly to land degradation? Suggest measures to solve the problems of land degradation. 5

Forest and Wildlife resources

Q1. “India is one of the world’s richest countries in terms of its vast array of biological

diversity” Support the statement with three facts. 3

Q2. Explain the factors which has caused depletion of the flora and fauna in India. 3, 5

Q3. Why conservation of forest and wildlife is necessary in India. 3

Q4. Describe the main measures taken to conserve forests and wildlife in India.

OR

Write the steps taken by the government for the conservation of flora and fauna in India 5

Q5. How many types of forest are classified in India? Explain it.

OR

Write briefly about different categories of forests in India classified by government department. 3

Q6. Explain the ‘Beej Bachao Andolan’ and ‘Navdanya’ concept. 3

Q7. The destruction of biodiversity is highly correlated with the loss of cultural diversity.” Give four facts to support this statement. 5

Q8. Write three adverse impacts of dolomite mining in the Buxar Tiger Reserve on the ecosystem. 3

Q9. What are the negative factors that cause depletion of flora and fauna in India? 5

Q10. Describe how communities have conserved and protected forest and wildlife in India? 5

Q11. Explain any two famous movements for the protection of forests. 2,3

Q12. What are ‘sacred groves’? Give examples of some species of flora which are worshipped by the tribals. How has the ‘sacredness’ ascribed to plants and animals helped in protecting them? 5

Water Resources

Geography Class 10

Water Resources
Q1.	What is ‘Palar Pani’?	2
Q2.	When was Bhopal Lake built? 11th century.	1
Q3.	Name a village in India which has earned the rare distinction of being rich in rainwater	2
Q4.	Why is the conservation and management of our water resources needed?	3
Q5.	Although three-fourth of the earth’s surface is covered with water and water is also a renewable resource, even then some regions of the world suffer from water scarcity. Explain any four reasons responsible for this.	3,5
Q6.	Who proclaimed the dams as the ‘temples of modern India and why? OR Why did Jawaharlal Nehru proclaim the dams as the temples of modern India?	2,3
Q7.	Why are the dams now referred to as multi-purpose projects? OR How do the dams help us in conserving and managing water?	5
Q8.	Why have multi-purpose projects and large dams come under great opposition or scrutiny? AFFECT ON NATURAL FLOW OF RIVER SUBMERGENCE OF VEGETATION SOCIAL PROBLEMS CHANGE IN CROPPING PATTERN CONFLICTS AND DISPUTES TRIGGERS FLOODS LAND DEGRADATION OTHER PROBLEMS multipurpose projects induced earthquakes, caused water borne diseases	5
Q9.	Describe how traditional rainwater harvesting is carried out in the semi-arid regions of Rajasthan. JOHADS AND KHADINS UNDERGROUND TANKS OR TANKAS	3
Q10.	Describe how the drip irrigation system is done in Meghalaya.	3,5
Q11.	Give examples of traditional water harvesting systems developed in ancient India.	3
Q12.	Describe how the modern rainwater harvesting carried out.	5
Q13.	Describe how modern adaptations of traditional rainwater harvesting methods are being carried out to conserve and store water?	3
Agriculture
Q1.	Why do we need consolidation of Land holding?	3
Q2.	On what factors does primitive subsistence farming depends?	2,3
Q3.	State some characteristics of Primitive Subsistence Farming. How is it known in different parts of the country and world?	3,5
Q4.	What are the growing conditions required for the main staple food crop of India? Mention the main growing regions. OR Which is the staple crop for majority of the people in India? What are the geographical conditions required for its growth. Name the major areas of its production.	3.5
Q5.	What are three cropping seasons of India? Explain any one in brief. Under Headings - Sowing, Harvesting and Major crops Grown	3
Q6.	Mention the major crops that come under millets. State the geographical conditions required for their cultivation along with the areas where they are grown.	3,5
Q7.	Name the important beverage crop introduced by the British in India. Explain the geographical conditions needed.	5
Q8.	Give an account of oilseeds in India. State the importance of groundnut and name the states where it is grown.	3
Q9.	Explain rubber cultivation in India under the following heads. (a) Importance (b) Geographical conditions (c) Any two rubber producing states	3
Q10.	Which crop is known as the golden fiber? Explain any two geographical conditions essential for the cultivation of this crop. Mention it’s any four uses.	5
Q11.	Why are some pulses known as leguminous crops? Why are they grown in rotation with other crops? Name the major pulses grown in India and the states leading in their production.	5
Q12.	‘Despite the Green Revolution, the food production has started to show a declining trend; How?	5
Q13.	Describe the conditions which lead to technological and institutional reforms in India.	5
Q14.	Mention important institutional/land reforms introduced in India after independence.	3,5
Q15.	Mention two most important agricultural reforms introduced in India in the 1960s and 1970s.	3
Q16.	It is also a type of commercial farming. In this type of farming, a single crop is grown on a large area. It has an interface of agriculture and industry. Illustrate the statement in points.	5
Q17.	Explain any four features of comprehensive land development program initiated during 1980s and 1990s. OR What is the importance of using a high yielding variety of seeds, machines, and other technological advancements in increasing agricultural production? Enlist the various institutional reform programs introduced by the government in the interest of farmers.	5
Q18.	What is implied by ‘Operation Flood’? How can it supplement the meager income of the small and marginal farmers?	3
Minerals and Energy resources
Q1.	Explain three factors that make mineral extractions commercially viable.	3
Q2.	Why is there a need to use non-conventional sources of energy?	3
Q3.	What are 'placer deposits'? Give examples of minerals found in such deposits.	2
Q4.	How is mining activity hazardous? Explain.	3
Q5.	What are the impacts of mining on the health and the environment?	3
Q6.	Name the mineral ore from which aluminum is extracted? Why is it gaining importance? Give its distribution in India.	3
Q7.	Why is mica considered the most important mineral in the electric and electronic industries? Give three reasons.	3
Q8.	What are the uses of copper? Name the two leading copper producing states of India.	3
Q9.	Describe any three characteristics of the Durg-Bastar-Chandrapur Iron-ore belt in India.	3
Q10.	"Minerals are indispensable part of our lives'. Support the statement with examples.	3,5
Q11.	‘Consumption of energy in all forms has been rising all over the country. There is an urgent need to develop a sustainable path of energy development and energy saving’.	5
Q12.	Why is it necessary to conserve mineral resources? Explain any four ways to conserve mineral resources.	5
Q13.	Which is the most abundantly available fossil fuel in India? Assess the importance of its different forms.	5
Q14.	What are the different advantages of using biogas as a fuel source of energy?	3
Q15.	Why do you think that solar energy has a bright future in India? OR Why is there an enormous possibility of tapping solar energy in India?	3
Q16.	"Conservation of minerals is the need of the hour" support the statement with five facts.	5
Q17.	There is a pressing need for using renewable energy sources in India." Justify the statement.	5
Q18.	Energy saved is energy produced. Asses the statement. Or Ans: Conservation of energy is essential because it protects our environment from green-house gas emission and saves valuable resources from getting depleted. If we save energy, then only more energy can be produced. It is essential to use non- conventional sources of energy. Following are some measures to conserve energy resources: 1. We should try to use more and more public transport system instead of private vehicles. 2. Electronic devices must be switched off when not in use. 3. It is necessary to use more and more power-saving devices. 4. Reduce consumption of non-renewable sources of energy. 5. If possible solar power should be used to generate electricity. 6. Minimum use of high power-consuming electrical gadgets, i.e., air conditioner, room heaters, etc. 7. Recycling of goods and commodities can also help to conserve energy.	5
Q19.	How can biogas solve the energy problem mainly in rural India? Give your suggestion.	3
Q20.	"Nuclear energy is expected to play an increasingly important role in India." Give arguments to support this statement.	3,5
Q21.	India is presently one of the least energy efficient countries in the world. We must adopt cautious approaches for the judicious use of our limited energy resources.” Analyse this statement.	5
Manufacturing Industries
Q1.	“The economic strength of a country is measured by the development of manufacturing industries”. Explain the values of the statement.	5
Q2.	“Agriculture and industry are not exclusive to each other. They move hand in hand.” Justify the statement with four examples.	3
Q3.	"Industrialization and urbanization go hand in hand." Justify the statement by giving any three arguments.	3
Q4.	What is the manufacturing sector? Describe four types of manufacturing sector based on ownership.	3
Q5.	Evaluate the factors which are responsible for the location of jute industry in West Bengal. OR Explain the factors responsible for the localisation of jute textile mills mainly on the banks of the river Hugli.	3
Q6.	Why has the 'Chotanagpur Plateau region' the maximum concentration of iron and steel industries? Analyse the reasons.	5
Q7.	The textile industry occupies a unique position in Indian economy. Elaborate this statement with appropriate arguments.	3,5
Q8.	Why is the 'least cost' known as decision making factor for ideal location of an industry?	2
Q9.	Explain any three factors which were responsible for the concentration of cotton textile industry in Maharashtra and Gujarat in early years. OR Explain any three factors responsible for the location of cotton textile industry in Mumbai and Ahmedabad.	3,5
Q10.	"The iron and steel industry are the basic as well as heavy industry." Support the statement with three points.	3
Q11.	"India is an important iron and steel producing country in the world. Yet we are not able to perform to our full potential." Suggest and explain any three measures to get full potential.	5
Q12.	Examine the impact of liberalization on the automobile industry of India.	3
Q13.	What is the importance of the Information Technology sector for the Indian economy? Explain.	3,5
Q14.	What are software technology parks? State any two points of significance of information technology industry in India.	3
Q15.	Suggest any three steps to minimize the environmental degradation caused by the industrial development in India.	3
Q16.	Why is there a tendency for the sugar mills to concentrate in Southern states of India in recent years? Give three reasons	3
Q17.	Explain the pro-active approach adopted by the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) for preserving the natural environment and resources. NTPC is a major power providing corporation in India. It has ISO certification for EMS (Environment Management System) 14001. The corporation has a pro-active approach for preserving the natural environment and resources like water, oil and gas and fuels in places where it is setting up power plants. This has been possible through: 1.      Optimum utilisation of equipment adopting the latest techniques and upgrading existing equipment. 2.      Minimising waste generation by maximising ash utilisation. 3.      Providing green belts for nurturing ecological balance and addressing the question of special purpose vehicles for afforestation. 4.      Reducing environmental pollution through ash pond management, ash water recycling system and liquid waste management. 5.      Ecological monitoring, reviews, and online database management for all its power stations.	5
Lifelines of National Economy
Q1.	To whom does Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd. Provide services?	2
Q2.	‘‘Dense and efficient network of transport is a prerequisite for trade.’’ Examine the statement.	3
Q3.	Why do the movement of goods and services from one place to another require fast and efficient means of transport? Explain with examples.	3
Q4.	Explain how India is well-linked with the rest of the world, despite its vast size, diversity, linguistic and socio-cultural plurality?	3
Q5.	Why air travel today is the fastest, most comfortable, and prestigious mode of transport?	3
Q6.	What are the different types of mail handled by Indian Postal Department?	2
Q7.	Roadways have an edge over railways. Explain.	5
Q8.	‘‘Railways are the principal mode of transportation for freight and passengers in India.’’ Justify the statement with arguments. OR “Indian Railways binds the economic life of the country as well as accelerates the development of Industry and Agriculture.” Justify the statement.	5
Q9.	What is referred to as “the lifeline of the national economy”? Briefly explain its importance in Indian context.	3
Q10.	Tourism has proved to be a successful trade in India. Comment.	5
Q11.	How has the distribution pattern of the railway largely been influenced by physiographic, economic and administrative factors?	5
Q12.	Why international trade is considered to be the economic barometer of a country? OR “Advancement of International trade of a country is an index to its prosperity.” Support the statement with suitable examples.	5
Q13.	Does India face the problem of unfavourable balance of trade? How does the nation cope with this problem? Elucidate with valid arguments.	5
Q14.	“Efficient means of transport and communication has converted the world into a large village”. Explain this statement with the help of examples.	5
Q15.	Write a short note on the Golden Quadrilateral and the North-South and East-West Corridors.	5
Q16.	Which are the three important networks of pipeline transportation in the country? What is the significance of developing pipeline transportation in India?	5
Q17.	What are the advantages of waterways as a means of transport? Mention the names of three National3, Waterways in India.	5
Q18.	What is the significance of Border roads? Explain	2,3
Q19.	Pipeline transport network is a new arrival on the transportation map of India.” Explain.	3
Q20.	Mention the six mail channels introduced recently to facilitate quick delivery of mails.	3