Geography Chapter 1

Q1. Correct and rewrite.

Laterite soil id ideal for growing cotton and is also known as cotton soil.

A1. Black soil is ideal for growing cotton and is also known as cotton soil.

Q2. Complete the following table with appropriate answers.

Types of Resources Examples

Individual Resources Privately owned buildings, Automobiles.
National Resources Public Parks, City transport, Railways.

Q3. The alluvial soil consists of various proportions of sand, silt and clay.

Q4. In the given question, two statements are given Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the
statements and choose the correct option.

Assertion (A) Black soils are black in color and are also known as regur soils.

Reason (R) Black soils are made up of lava flows.

A4. Both (A) and (R) are true and R is the correct explanation of (A).

Q5. What is the primary reason for maintaining forests?

A5. (c) For maintaining an ecological balance.

Q6. Khadar is found close to which of the following features?

A6. (a) rivers

Q7. Which of the following factors is responsible for the land degradation in India?

A7. (d) All of these

Q8. Rural land not available for cultivation is called?

A8. (b) Barren or wasteland.

Q9.