Set 1
(Resources and Development)
A. MCQs (1 × 6 = 6 marks)
1. Which soil covers the largest area in India?
a) Red soil b) Black soil c) Alluvial soil d) Laterite soil
2. Which of the following is a renewable resource?
a) Coal b) Petroleum c) Forests d) Minerals
3. The ICAR was set up in which year?
a) 1950 b) 1952 c) 1965 d) 1972
4. Which state has the largest net sown area?
a) Punjab b) Uttar Pradesh c) Rajasthan d) Maharashtra
5. Terrace farming is practiced in which region of India?
a) Himalayas b) Thar Desert c) Deccan Plateau d) Northern Plains
6. Name the type of soil suitable for cotton cultivation.
B. 5 Marks Question
- Explain the causes of land degradation in India. Suggest any three measures to control it.
C. Case Study (4 Marks)
Rajasthan faces desertification due to overgrazing and overuse of groundwater. Mining and deforestation have also damaged soil fertility. This has threatened agricultural productivity and livelihoods.
Questions:
- Mention two main causes of land degradation in Rajasthan.
- Suggest two measures to reduce desertification.
D. Map Question (3 Marks)
On an outline map of India, locate and label:
- Major soil type of Deccan Plateau
- State with highest net sown area
- Region with laterite soil
Set 2
(Forest and Wildlife Resources)
A. MCQs (1 × 6 = 6 marks)
1. The Chipko Movement was associated with:
a) Land Reforms b) Water Conservation c) Forest Conservation d) Wildlife Protection
2. Which of the following is a type of biodiversity hotspot in India?
a) Western Ghats b) Thar Desert c) Sundarbans d) Indo-Gangetic Plain
3. In which year was the Wildlife Protection Act passed?
a) 1952 b) 1972 c) 1980 d) 1990
4. Which of the following is an extinct species?
a) Tiger b) Cheetah c) Peacock d) Elephant
5. National Animal of India is:
a) Elephant b) Tiger c) Lion d) Deer
6. Which forest type is found in Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
B. 5 Marks Question
Why are forests important for human beings? Suggest three ways to conserve forests.
C. Case Study (4 Marks)
The Himalayan region is rich in biodiversity, but deforestation, poaching, and developmental projects have caused habitat loss. Many species are endangered. Local communities have started community reserves to conserve wildlife.
Questions:
- Name one cause of biodiversity loss in the Himalayas.
- What role do local communities play in conservation?
D. Map Question (3 Marks)
- On an outline map of India, locate and label:
- A biosphere reserve in Madhya Pradesh
- Kaziranga National Park
- Gir National Park
Set 3
(Water Resources)
A. MCQs (1 × 6 = 6 marks)
1. Which multipurpose project is built on the Sutlej River?
a) Bhakra Nangal b) Hirakud c) Damodar Valley d) Sardar Sarovar
2. Rainwater harvesting in Rajasthan is known as:
a) Kuls b) Johads c) Khadins d) Dighis
3. Which state uses bamboo drip irrigation?
a) Meghalaya b) Punjab c) Gujarat d) Tamil Nadu
4. Which of the following is a non-conventional water resource?
a) Canal irrigation b) Groundwater c) Rainwater harvesting d) Well irrigation
5. Which river is associated with Hirakud Dam?
a) Ganga b) Mahanadi c) Narmada d) Kaveri
6. Water scarcity in Punjab and Haryana is mainly due to ________.
B. 5 Marks Question
Explain the importance of multipurpose river valley projects. Give two examples.
C. Case Study (4 Marks)
In Gujarat and Rajasthan, traditional water harvesting structures like Johads and Tankas were used for centuries. But modern dependence on groundwater has led to water scarcity. Revival of traditional methods is helping to solve the problem.
Questions:
- What are Johads and Tankas?
- Why is revival of traditional water harvesting important today?
D. Map Question (3 Marks)
On an outline map of India, locate and label:
- Hirakud Dam
- Bhakra Nangal Dam
- Sardar Sarovar Dam
Set 4
(Mixed – Resources and Development + Forest)
A. MCQs (1 × 6 = 6 marks)
1. Which soil is known as “Regur soil”?
2. Which is the first biosphere reserve of India?
3. Which dam is constructed on the Narmada River?
4. Name the movement started in 1970s for forest conservation.
5. Which state has the highest percentage of forest cover?
6. “Culturable wasteland” means ________.
B. 5 Marks Question
Describe the different types of resources on the basis of ownership with examples.
C. Case Study (4 Marks)
Forests are not only the lungs of the environment but also sources of livelihood. In Madhya Pradesh, local tribes depend on tendu leaves and bamboo. Industrial logging and development projects threaten their survival.
Questions:
- How do forests support tribal communities?
- Suggest two ways to conserve forests in Madhya Pradesh.
D. Map Question (3 Marks)
On an outline map of India, locate and label:
- Narmada River
- Kanha National Park
- Region of Black soil
Set 5
(Mixed – All Three Topics)
A. MCQs (1 × 6 = 6 marks)
1. Which cropping season depends on monsoon rainfall?
2. Which is the only state in India where Asiatic Lion is found?
3. Which multipurpose project is called “River Ganga Project”?
4. Which soil is rich in iron and found in hilly areas?
5. Which movement is related to water conservation in Maharashtra?
6. Waterlogging and salinity are caused by ________.
B. 5 Marks Question
Explain the importance of water as a resource. How can we conserve water resources in India?
C. Case Study (4 Marks)
In Punjab and Haryana, over-irrigation has caused salinity and waterlogging. In addition, dependence on tube wells has lowered the groundwater level. To solve this, farmers are adopting crop diversification and micro-irrigation.
Questions:
- What are the problems caused by over-irrigation?
- Suggest two methods of water conservation for farmers.
D. Map Question (3 Marks)
On an outline map of India, locate and label:
Sardar Sarovar Dam
Gir National Park
State with highest rice production
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