MCQ on Class 10 SST Geography Ch 1 Resources & Development

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Welcome to the MCQ on Class 10 Social Science Geography Chapter 1 Resources and Development. This chapter covers various topics including the Development of Resources, Resource Planning, Resource Planning in India, Conservation of Resources, Land Resources, Land Utilization, Land Degradation and Conservation Measures, Soil as a Resource, etc. This chapter is crucial for your exams.

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MCQ on Class 10 Social Science Geography Chapter 1 Resources and Development

1. What can be termed as ‘Resource’?

A. Anything available in our environment B. Anything that is technologically accessible C. Anything economically feasible and culturally acceptable D. All of the above

2. What are the basis of origin for classification of resources?

A. Renewable and non-renewable B. Biotic and abiotic C. Individual and community D. Developed and reserves

3. What is not a major problem caused by indiscriminate use of resources?

A. Depletion of resources B. Equal distribution of resources C. Global ecological crises D. Accumulation of resources in few hands

4. What does sustainable economic development mean?

A. Development with maximum resource usage B. Development with high economic gains C. Development without damaging the environment D. Development focusing only on present needs

5. When was the first International Earth Summit held?

A. 1982 B. 1997 C. 2000 D. 1992

6. What is the main objective of Agenda 21?

A. Focus on local development B. Achieve global sustainable development C. Address economic disparities D. Promote mass production

7. What is the importance of resource planning?

A. For uneven resource usage B. For judicious use of resources C. For maximum exploitation of resources D. For storing resources for future

8. Which state is rich in minerals and coal deposits?

A. Rajasthan B. Jharkhand C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Ladakh

9. What is the condition of Ladakh in terms of resources?

A. Deficient in water and minerals B. Rich in water resources C. Rich in solar energy D. Self-sufficient in resources

10. What does the concept of ‘Sustainable Development’ advocate?

A. Mass production B. Resource conservation C. Technological advancement D. Economic dominance

11. What resource does Rajasthan lack?

A. Water B. Solar energy C. Wind energy D. Minerals

12. What was the contribution of Gandhiji regarding resource conservation?

A. Promoted mass production B. Advocated for technology-driven development C. Advocated against irrational consumption D. Promoted industrialization

13. What was the first systematic advocacy for resource conservation at the international level?

A. Rio Summit, 1992 B. Brundtland Commission Report, 1987 C. Club of Rome, 1968 D. Schumacher’s book, 1974

14. How is the net sown area defined?

A. Physical extent of land on which crops are sown and harvested B. Total geographical area minus forest area C. Land under permanent pastures D. Barren and waste land

15. Which region has abundance of water resources but lacks in infrastructural development?

A. Rajasthan B. Arunachal Pradesh C. Punjab D. Haryana

16. What is the main goal of resource planning?

A. To deplete resources quickly B. To use resources judiciously C. To store resources for future D. To exploit resources maximally

17. What does the term ‘land degradation’ refer to?

A. Development of land B. Conservation of land C. Decline in the quality of land D. Use of land for farming

18. Which type of soil is ideal for growing cotton?

A. Black soil B. Red soil C. Alluvial soil D. Laterite soil

19. What is the key challenge in rainfed farming regions?

A. Waterlogging B. Soil erosion C. Excessive irrigation D. High productivity

20. Which of the following practices can help conserve soil?

A. Overgrazing B. Deforestation C. Industrialization D. Afforestation

21. Which region in India is highly prone to soil erosion?

A. Coastal areas B. Hilly areas C. Desert areas D. Plains

22. Which factor is responsible for gully erosion?

A. Wind B. Running water C. Human activities D. Overgrazing

23. What is the main cause of water erosion?

A. Wind B. Deforestation C. Running water D. Industrialization

24. Which crop is suitable for the red soil of Tamil Nadu?

A. Wheat B. Rice C. Cotton D. Tea

25. What causes wind erosion?

A. Running water B. Wind C. Deforestation D. Overgrazing

26. How can soil erosion be checked?

A. Overgrazing B. Afforestation C. Construction D. Industrialization

27. What type of soil is predominant in the northern plains of India?

A. Black soil B. Red soil C. Alluvial soil D. Laterite soil

28. Which region in India is rich in black soil?

A. Eastern India B. Northern India C. Deccan Plateau D. Coastal areas

29. Which state in India is prone to water erosion?

A. Punjab B. Rajasthan C. Tamil Nadu D. Kerala

30. What measures can help in the conservation of resources?

A. Overexploitation B. Industrialization C. Urbanization D. Sustainable development

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