Practice Set Class - 10 Geography Mid Term
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 degrad...