CLASS X

SOCIAL SCIENCE - GEOGRAPHY

CHAPTER - RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT

Time Allowed: 1 Hours Maximum Marks: 30

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General Instructions:

I. This question paper is divided into four sections-Section A, B, C and D.

II. All questions are compulsory.
III. Section-A: Question no. 1 to 5 are objective type questions of 1 marks each.
IV. Section-B: Question no. 6 to 8 are define type questions, carrying 2 marks each. Answer
to each question should not exceed 40 words.
V. Section-C: Question no. 9 to 11 are Short answer type questions, carrying 3 marks each.
The answer to each question should not exceed 80 words.
VI. Section-D: Question no. 12 and 13 are Long answer type questions, carrying 5 marks
each. Answer to each question should not exceed 120 words.

All the best!!

SECTION-A
Objective Type Questions 1X5=5

1. Match the following terms from column A with their explanation from column B:

Column A Column B
A. Bangar 1. New alluvial
B. Khadar 2. Old alluvial
C. Regur 3. Arable land left without cultivation for a year or more.
D. Follow land 4. Cotton soil

1. A - II, B - IV, C - III, D - I

2. A - IV, B - II, C - I, D - III
3. A - III, B - II, C - I, D - IV
4. A - II, B - I, C - IV, D - III
 2. Assertion/Reason -
Assertion (A): Mineral processing industries like grinding of limestone for cement industry are
responsible for land degradation.
Reason (R): Mining sites are abandoned after excavation work is complete, it is the right practice
to save money.

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.

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. On the basis of origin, water is an example of ................... Resource.

5. Exclusive economic zone belonging to a country extends up to ................. Nautical miles from
coast.

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

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