CLASS X

SOCIAL SCIENCE - GEOGRAPHY

CHAPTER - RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT

SECTION-A
Objective Type Questions 1X5=5

1. The Rio convection endorsed the Global Forest Principles and adopted which of the following for achieving
sustainable development in the 21st century?

2. Match the following terms from column A with their explanation from column B:
Column A Column B
a. Bangar I. New alluvial
b. Khadar II. Old alluvial
c. Regur III. Arable land left without cultivation for a year or more.
d. Fallow land IV. Cotton soil

A. a - II, b - IV, c - III, d - I

B. a - IV, b - II, c - I, d - III
C. a - III, b- II, c - I, d - IV
D. a - II, b - I, c - IV, d - III

3. What is arrangement of soil in different layers or horizons known as?

A. Soil Composition
B. Soil Erosion
C. Soil Profile
D. Soil Texture

4. Assertion/Reason -
Assertion (A): Resources can contribute to development only when they are accompanied by appropriate
technology and institutional changes.
Reason (R): Foreign invaders exploited these resources through better technologies and earned wealth through
this drain.
Codes:
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.

5. India has land under a variety of relief features. Which of the following features ensure perennial flow of
some rivers, provide facilities for tourism and ecological aspects?
 SECTION-B
Define Type Questions 2X3=6

Write a short note on:

6. Net sown area
7. Alluvial Soil
8. Agenda 21

SECTION-C
Short Type Questions 3X3=9

9. “ Land is a natural resource of utmost importance.” Justify the Statement with appropriate arguments.

10. Explain the methods used for preventing soil erosion by wind. Which method can prevent soil erosion in
non – slope areas or plains?

11. Distinguish between Red and Yellow soil, Laterite soil and Arid soil.

SECTION-D
Long Type Questions 5 X 2 = 10

12. Why do we need resource planning, explain with example? Describe the 3 stages of resource planning in
India?

13. What is Land degradation? What are the factors responsible for it? Suggest any four steps to control land
degradation.