SST ( Geography ) for Class 10 ( Contemporary India – || ) Worksheet

MCQ

Q1: The National Highway No. 1 is also known as _____ .
(a) Mahatma Gandhi Marg
(b) Sher Shah Suri Marg
(c) Golden Quadrilateral
(d) Jawaharlal Nehru Road

Q2: The biggest port is
(a) Mumbai port
(b) Marmagao port
(c) New Mangalore port
(d) Kandla port

Q3: Tourism help in the development of international understanding and ______
(a) Brotherhood
(b) National pride
(c) Culture and heritage
(d) Handicrafts

Q4: What locations are connected by the longest National Highway-7?
(a) Delhi and Kanyakumari
(b) Delhi and Mumbai
(c) Jabalpur and Madurai
(d) Varanasi and Kanyakumari

 Q5: Which two of the following extreme locations are connected by the East-West Corridors?
(a) Srinagar and Kanyakumari
(b) Silcher and Porbandar
(c) Mumbai and Kolkata
(d) Nagpur and Siligudi

 Q6: The main type of water transport is:
(a) ocean
(b) inland waterways
(c) both (a) and (b)
(d) none of these

Q7: Countries like Nepal and Bhutan are called:
(a) coastal countries
(b) landlocked countries
(c) gulf countries
(d) none of these

Q8: ______ has one of the largest road networks in the world, aggregating to about 2.3 million km at present.
(a) India
(b) China
(c) Bangladesh
(d) Nepal

Q9: Which of the following corridors links Srinagar and Kanyakumari?
(a) North-South corridor
(b) East-West corridor
(c) North-East corridor
(d) Sout-West corridor

Q10: Which of the following roads received special impetus under the Pradhan Mantri Grameen Sadal Yojana?
(a) Rural roads
(b) Urban roads
(c) District roads
(d) National Highways

Fill In The Blank

Direction : Complete the following statements with appropriate words.
Q1: The first port developed soon after independence is  ______ .

Q2: ______ are the cheapest means of transport.

Q3: With the development in ______ and ______ , the area of influence of trade and transport, expanded far and wide.

True/False
Direction: Read each of the following statements and write if it is true or false.

Q1: The Ganga river between Allahabad and Haldia is National Waterway No. 1.

Q2: Pawanhans Helicopters Ltd. provides helicopter services to oil and Natural Gas Corporation in its offshore operations to inaccessible areas.

Q3: Marmagao port is the premier iron ore exporting port  of the country.

Q4: Air travel is transport in north-eastern parts of India due to less expensive mode of transport. (True/False)

Q5: Super highways are six lane highways connecting major cities and ports of the country for speedy movement of goods and passengers. (True/False)

Q6: BOT stands for Build, Operate and Transfer. It means that after realising cost and profit for certain period, the roads will be transferred to the govt. as their rightful owners. (True/False)

Q7: Railways can transport larger number of goods and passengers over long distances at economical cost. (True/False)

Q8: Express or freeways are the national highways with 4 to 6 lanes meant to meet the requirement of fast traffic movement across the country. (True/False)

Assertion And Reason Questions
DIRECTION : In the following questions, a statement of assertion is followed by a statement of reason. Mark the correct choice as :

Q1: Assertion : Road transportation in India faces a number of problems.
Reason : Roads are unmetalied, their network is adequate.
(a) If Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) If Assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If Both assertion and reason are false.

Q2: Assertion : Waterways are the cheapest means of transport.
Reason : It is a fuel-efficient and environment friendly mode of transport.
(a) If Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) If Assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If Both assertion and reason are false.

Q3: Assertion : International trade has undergone a sea of changes in the last decades.
Reason: Exchange of commodities and goods have been superseded by the exchange of information and knowledge
(a) If Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) If Assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If Both assertion and reason are false.

Q4: Assertion : Transport and communications are called lifelines of our economy.
Reason : Transport and communications do not help in easy movement of goods and materials between countries.
(a) If Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) If Assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If Both assertion and reason are false.

Q5: Assertion : Mass communication promotes national integration and provides entertainment.
Reason : It strengthens democracy in the country by providing news to the masses. They feel attached to the country and a feeling of Nationalism arises in them.
(a) If Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) If Assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If Both assertion and reason are false.

Q6: Assertion : Trade is considered as the economic barometer of the country.
Reason : Trading helps largely in developing countries like India. Advancement of trade is an index to its economic prosperity.
(a) If Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) If Assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If Both assertion and reason are false.

Q7: Assertion : Road transportation in India faces a number of problems.
Reason : Roads are unmetalled, their network is adequate.
(a) If Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) If Assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If Both assertion and reason are false.

Q8: Assertion : International trade has undergone a sea of changes in the last decades.
Reason : Exchange of commodities and goods have been superseded by the exchange of information and knowledge
(a) If Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) If Assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If Both assertion and reason are false.

Q9: Assertion : Communication is unessential requirement of human life.
Reason : Communication between people does not create awareness.
(a) If Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) If Assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If Both assertion and reason are false.

Q10: Assertion : Cost of laying pipelines is less but subsequent running costs are maximum
Reason : Pipelines do not facilitate easy transportation of goods.
(a) If Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) If Assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If Both assertion and reason are false.

Very Short Questions
Q1: Which is the deepest landlocked and well protected port?

Q2: Why was Haldia port developed?

Q3: What is the major objective of the super Highways?

Q4: Why was Border Roads Organisation established in 1960?

Q5: Why are metalled roads called all weather roads.

Q6: Which port was the first port developed soon after the independence of India?

Q7: Where is New Mangalore port located?

Q8: What is the major objective to develop Super Highways?

 Q9: What is a new arrival on the transportation map of India? 

 Q10: Which means of transport is a new arrival on the map of India? 

Short Questions

Q1: What is pipeline transportation? Write two merits and demerits of the same.

Q2: ‘‘The pace of change in the communication sector has been rapid in modern times.’’ Support the statement with examples.

Q3: Why waterways are important ?

Q4: What is the significance of the title ‘Lifelines of National economy’ ?
OR
Why are the means of transportation and communication known as the lifeline of a nation and its economy ?

Q5: “The distribution pattern of the railway network in India has been mainly influenced by physiographic and economic factors,” Support the statement with suitable examples.
OR
Explain with example the condition responsible for in even distribution pattern of the following network in India.

Q6: What problems are faced by the railways ?

Q7: Why are transport, trade and communication complementary to each other ?

Q8: Mention the three important networks of pipeline transportation in the country.

Q9: What is communication ? What are the two major means of communication ?

Q10: ‘‘Roadways have an edge over Railways.’’ Support the statement with examples.

Long Questions Answers

Q1: Describe any five points of importance of mass communication. 

Q2: Describe the significance of pipelines in India.

Q3: Mention any two inland waterways of India. Write three characteristic of each.

Q4: Define the term ‘tourism’ known as a trade ? Explain.

Q5: “Efficient means of transport and communication has converted the world into a large village”. Explain this statement with the help of examples.

Q6: “Roadways have an edge over the railways in India.” Support the statement with example.

Q7: Give a detailed study of Mass Communication.

Q8: Why is air travel more popular in the North-Eastern states of India ? Explain.

Q9: On what basis roads are classified in India ?

Q10: Highlight any five features of Hazira- Vijaipur- Jagdishpur gas pipeline. 

The solutions of the worksheet “Worksheet Solutions: Life Lines of National Economy”

MCQ
Q1: Which one of the following industries uses limestone as a raw material?
(a) Aluminum
(b) Cement
(c) Plastic
(d) Automobile

Q2: Which one of the following agencies markets steel for the public sector plants?
(a) HAIL
(b) SAIL
(c) TATA Steel
(d) MNCC

Q3: Whjch one of the following industries uses bauxite as a raw material?
(a) Aluminum smelting
(b) Cement
(c) Paper
(d) Steel

Q4: Which one of the following industries manufactures telephones, computers etc?
(a) Steel
(b) Electronic
(c) Aluminium smelting
(d) Information Technology

Q5: Most of the integrated steel plants in India are located in :-
(a) Malwa Plateau
(b) Bundelkhand Plateau
(c) Meghalaya Plateau
(d) Chotanagpur Plateau

Q6: Tools, implements, fertilisers, tractors, etc are supplied by:
(a) Government
(b) Industry
(c) People
(d) None of these

Q7: Which are the two prime factors for the location of aluminium industry?
(a) Market and cheap labour
(b) Transport network and unlimited water supply
(c) Regular supply of electricity and an assured source of raw material
(d) None of the above

Q8: _________pollution of water occurs when hot water from factories and thermal plants is drained into rivers and ponds before cooling.
(a) Thermal
(b) Industrial
(c) Noise
(d) Air

Q9: India is the largest producer of raw jute and jute goods at second place as an exporter after _________.
(a) Bangladesh
(b) Pakistan
(c) China
(d) Sri Lanka

Q10: Which one of the following organizations is responsible for the marketing of steel of the public sector undertaking?
(a) TISCO
(b) IISCO
(c) BHEL
(d) SAIL

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: “Manufacturing sector is considered as the backbone of economic development of a country.” Support the statement with examples.

Q2: Analyse the role of chemical industries in the Indian economy.

Q3: “The economic strength of a country is measured by the development of manufacturing industries.” Support the statement with arguments.

Q4: Name three states where spinning of yarn continues to be centralised.

Q5: How many jute mills are there in India? Where are most of them located?

Q6: What is the key to the success of IT Industry in India?

Q7: What is NTPC?

Q8: Mention one challenge faced by the jute industry.

Q9: How many sugar mills are there in India? Where are they located?
Q10: What is steel used for?

Q11: What is regarded as the index of a country’s development?

Q12: Name the important raw materials used in the manufacturing of cement.

Q13: Why does the textile industry occupy a unique position in the Indian economy?

Q14: What were the major objections of the National Jute Policy 2005? Why has been the internal demand for jute on the increase?

Long Questions Answers
Q1: Differentiate between ago based and mineral-based industries.

Q2: How are industries classified according to their main role in economy?

Q3: Describe the importance of cotton textile industries in India? Where is it distributed?

Q4: State any two factors contributed towards the localization of cotton textile mills in India. Examine
some of the problems faced by the cotton textile industries today.

Q5: Why are the jute textile mills concentrated along the Hughli River? Explain by giving four examples. What are the challenges facing jute industry in India?

Q6: Why are sugar industries located near to sugarcane producing areas? Why are sugar industries migrating to South India? Name the sugar producing states in India.

Q7: Why are iron and steel plants located in the north eastern and southern part of Indian Peninsula?
Or
What are the relative advantage of the Chhotanagpur plateau for the development of iron and steel industry?

Q8: What is manufacturing? What is the importance of manufacturing?
Or
Why is manufacturing considered the backbone of economic development of the country?

Q9: How are industries and agriculture complimentary to each other?

Q10: Name the physical and human factors that affect location of industries.
Or
Explain any four factors which influence the industrial location.

The solutions of the worksheet “Worksheet Solutions: Manufacturing Industries“

Multiple choice Questions
Q1: Which is the oldest oil producing state of India ?
(a) Assam
(b) Gujarat
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Odisha (Orissa)

Q2: What percentage of total minerals areutilised by us ?
(a) 0.1%
(b) 0.2%
(c) 0.3%
(d) 0.4%

Q3: Which is the finest iron ore with 70% of iron ?
(a) Magnetite
(b) Hematite
(c) Bauxite
(d) All of these

Q4: Hydroelectricity is generated by :
(a) Water
(b) Coal
(c) Petroleum
(d) Natural gas

Q5: Monazite sands of Kerala is rich in :
(a) Uranium
(b) Barium
(c) Thorium
(d) Coal

Q6: Arrange the following states in sequence according to their share per cent of iron ore production in the year 2016- 2017 :
(i) Chhattisgarh
(ii) Karnataka
(iii) Odisha
(iv) Jharkhand
Options :
(a) (i)-(iv)-(ii)-(iii)
(b) (iii)-(i)-(ii)-(iv)
(c) (iv)-(ii)-(iii)-(i)
(d) (i)-(ii)-(iv)-(iii)

Q7: In which of the following states is Kalpakkam Nuclear power plant located ?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Odisha
(c) Kerala
(d) Tamil Nadu

Q8: India is highly dependent on ______ for meeting its commercial energy requirements.
(a) water
(b) nuclear
(c) tidal energy
(d) coal

Q9: Complete the statement with appropriate word. After all, “energy saved is energy ______”.
(a) produced
(b) conserved
(c) used
(d) polluted

Q10: India is highly dependent on ______ for meeting its commercial energy requirements.
(a) water
(b) nuclear
(c) tidal energy
(d) coal

Assertion and Reasoning Based Questions
Mark the option which is most suitable:
Q1: Assertion : Most nuclear power stations in India have been constructed near water sources.
Reason : These power stations require a lot of water for cooling purposes.
(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.

Q2: Assertion : Uses of iron brought a radical change in human life.
Reason : Different kinds of tools where invented by using minerals.
(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.

Q3: Assertion : Conservation of energy resources is essential.
Reason : Energy is a basic requirement for economic development.
(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.

Q4: Assertion : Mica is a metallic mineral.
Reason : Mica mineral is the basic raw material for electric and electronic industries.
(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.

Very Short Questions
Q1: Why should the use of cattle cake as fuel be discouraged?

Q2: Mention any four conventional sources of energy.

Q3: Mention any four unconventional sources of energy.

Q4: Which is the most abundantly available fossil fuel?

Q5: How is coal formed?

Q6: Which is the most popular coal for commercial use?

Q7: Which kind of mineral is found in Rajasthan?

Q8: In which form minerals are found ?

Q9: Which is an important mineral for the industries ?

Q10: Which are the major iron ore belts in India ?

Short Questions Answers

Q1: Describe any three characteristics of ‘Odisha-Jharkhand belt’ of iron ore in India.

Q2: Which is the next major energy source in India after coal and why ? Name its most important its source in India ? 

Q3: How is coal important to industries ?

Q4: What are the different types of coal ?

Q5: What are the two main ways of generating electricity ?

Q6: Why heavy industries and thermal power stations should be located on or near the coal fields ?

Q7: India now ranks as a “wind super power” in the world. Explain.

Q8: Write about the formation of tidal energy.

Q9: Explain with an example that aluminum was widely used by the emperors of France.

Q10: Why should we use renewable energy resource? Explain with arguments.

Long Questions Answers

Q1: How is iron ore distributed in India?

Q2: What is Geothermal energy ?

Q3: What are the benefits of using non-conventional sources of energy ? What sense of duty it promotes ?

Q4: We use different things in our daily life made from metal. List a number of 10 items used in your house made of metals.

Q5: What are the different forms of coal ? Which is the highest quality coal ?

Q6: ‘Consumption of energy in all forms has been rising all over the country. There is an urgent need to develop a sustainable path of energy development and energy saving’. Suggest and explain any three measures to solve this burning problem.

Q7: Explain any five points of significance of bio-gas generation in the rural areas of India.

Q8: Highlight the importance of petroleum. Explain the occurrence of petroleum in India.

Q9: “Minerals are unevenly distributed in India.” Support the statement with examples.

Q10: Highlight the importance of petroleum. Explain the occurrence of petroleum in India.

The solutions of the worksheet “Worksheet Solutions: Minerals and Energy Resources“

Multiple Choice Questions

Q1: What population of India is engaged in agricultural activities?
(a) Two-Third
(b) Three-Fourth
(c) One-Fourth
(d) Two-Fourth

Q2: What is ‘Boro’?
(a) Kharif crop
(b) Zaid crop
(c) Rabi crop
(d) None of these

Q3: Which out of the following is a Zaid crop?
(a) Moong
(b) Mustard
(c) Urad
(d) Watermelon

Q4: Which of the following farming practice depends upon monsoon, natural fertility of the soil and suitability of other environmental conditions?
(a) Commercial farming
(b) Intensive subsistence farming
(c) Primitive subsistence farming
(d) Plantation

Q5: Tick the characteristics of commercial farming.
(a) Plots of land are fragmented.
(b) Transport and communication plays an important role.
(c) The yield is usually low.
(d) The pressure of population is high on land.

Q6: Watermelon, muskmelon, cucumber, vegetables and fodder crops are the types of
(a) Zaid crop
(b) Kharif crop
(c) Rabi crop
(d) None of these

Q7: Which of the following is the staple food crop of a majority of the people in India?
(a) Jowar
(b) Bajra
(c) Wheat
(d) Rice

Q8: Which type of agriculture practice is famous in North-Eastern states like Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Nagaland?
(a) Jhumming
(b) Slash and burn farming
(c) Commercial farming
(d) Subsistence farming

Q9: The crop that is used both, as food and fodder.
(a) ragi
(b) jowar
(c) maize
(d) none of these

Q10: Aus, aman and boro are types of which crop?
(a) Maize
(b) Paddy
(c) Jowar
(d) Bajra

Fill in the Blank

Q1: Agriculture provides livelihood to more than 63 percent of India’s ………. .

Q2: The three types of tea are ………. , ………. , ………. .

Q3: India has three cropping seasons: ………. , ………. and ………. .

Q4: ………. is a name given to ‘slash and burn’ agriculture in North-Eastern States of India.

Q5: Millets are also called ………. .

True/False
Q1: Intensive subsistence farming is a bush or tree farming.

Q2: Kharif crop requires temperature between 21cC to 27cC.

Q3: Agriculture is an age-old and a primary economic activity.

Q4: Coffee plantations are located in Odisha, Bengal and Bihar.

Q5: Crops grown between March and June are known as ‘Zaid’ crops.


Assertion and Reason Type Questions

Direction: In the following questions, a statement of assertion is followed by a statement of reason. Mark the correct choice as :
Q1: Assertion : Biochemical inputs and irrigation are used for obtaining higher production.
Reason : Doses of biochemical input are used to grow crops rapidly.
(a) If Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) If Assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If Both assertion and reason are false.

Q2: Assertion : Tea cultivation, is a labour – intensive industry.
Reason : Cultivation can be done throughout the year .Tea bushes require warm and moist frost- free climate.
(a) If Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) If Assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If Both assertion and reason are false.

Q3: Assertion : Crops are grown depending upon the variations in soil, climate and cultivation practices.
Reason : Crops are also grown according to availability of water.
(a) If Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) If Assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If Both assertion and reason are false.

Q4: Assertion : Plantation has an interface of agriculture and industry.
Reason : Plantation is a type of commercial farming, a single crop is grown on a large area.
(a) If Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) If Assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If Both assertion and reason are false.

Q5: Assertion : Organic farming is much in vogue.
Reason : In organic forming, crops are grown using high doses to increase production.
(a) If Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) If Assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If Both assertion and reason are false.

Q6: Assertion : India’s primary activity is Agriculture.
Reason : Two-thirds of its population is engaged in agricultural activities.
(a) If Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) If Assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If Both assertion and reason are false.

Q7: Assertion : Pulses are not considered as a major source of protein in a vegetarian diet.
Reason : Rice is a rabi crop and requires lot of rain to grow.
(a) If Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) If Assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If Both assertion and reason are false.

Q8: Assertion : Agriculture is not an old economic activity.
Reason : Farming varies from subsistence to commercial type.
(a) If Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) If Assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If Both assertion and reason are false.

Q9: Assertion : apple food crop in India is rice and requires less rain.
Reason : Our country is the fourth largest producer of rice in the world.
(a) If Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) If Assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If Both assertion and reason are false.

Very Short Answer Type Questions
Q1: Name the crops for which India is the largest producer in the world.

Q2: Describe ‘Jhumming cultivation’ in one sentence.

Q3: In which states three crops of paddy are grown ? Which are they ?

Q4: What type of crop is wheat ?

Q5: When does the zaid season fall ?

Q6: Mention India’s cropping seasons.

Q7: In the areas of less rainfall how does rice grow ?

Q8: What is other name of primitive subsistence farming ?

Q9: Which are important wheat-growing zones in India ?

Q10: Which are important kharif crops ?

Q11: By which other name is ‘slash and burn’ agriculture known?

Q12: Hoe, dao, digging sticks are associated with which type of farming?

Q13: Which crop is the major crop of rabi?

Q14: Name the two important wheat growing zones in India.

Q15: Name some plantation crops.

Q16: Which two areas of India produce oranges mainly?

Q17: India is the largest producer as well as consumer of which agricultural product in the world?

Q18: Which crop is known as golden fibre?

Q19: In which type of soil does maize grow well?

Q20: What type of soil is suited for cultivation of tea?

Q21: Mention two characteristics of commercial farming.

Q22: Which price is announced by the government in support of a crop?

Q23: Name four major wheat producing states in India.

Short Answer Type Questions
Q1: Define plantation farming. What are its main characteristics? Name any five plantation crops of India.

Q2: Give the characteristics of commercial farming?

Q3: What is slash and burn agriculture?

Q4: Define subsistence farming and give its main characteristics.

Q5: What are the different types of farming / agriculture practiced in India?

Q6: Describe the geographical conditions required for the growth of rice.

Q7: How have technological and institutional reforms been able to improve the conditions of Indian farmers?

Q8: What is the importance of agriculture on Indian economy? Name 3 features of Indian agriculture.

Q9: Describe various technological and institutional reforms, which led to Green and White revolutions in India.

The solutions of the worksheet “Worksheet Solutions: Agriculture” 

Multiple Choice Questions

Q1: Rana pratapsagar dam located in?
(A) Odisha
(B) Uttrakhund
(C) Rajasthan
(D) Andrapradesh

Q2: Bamboo drip irrigation system is prevalent in.
(A) Manipur
(B) Meghalaya
(C) Mizoram
(D) Chhattisgarh

Q3: The Hirakud project was built in _______ basin.
(A) Indus
(B) Mahanadi
(C) Ganga
(D) Ravi

Q4: The Narmada Bachao Aandolan was associated with which state?
(A) Gujarat
(B) Himachal Pradesh
(C) Uttrakhand
(D) Karnataka

Q5: The remote village that has earned the rare distinction of being rich in rain wateris.
(A) Gari
(B) Kaza
(C) Gendathur
(D) None of these

Q6: Name the village where almost all the house traditionally had tankas.
(A)Rajasthan
(B) Odisha
(C) Tamil Nadu
(D) Maharastra

Q7: Which of the following river is not having any multipurpose river project?
(A) Sutlej
(B) Mahanadi
(C) Yamuna
(D) Narmada

Q8: During whose reign were the dams, lakes and irrigation system built extensively?
(A) Ashoka
(B) Akbar
(C) Chandragupta Maurya
(D) None of these

Q9: What where “guls”
(A) Reservoir
(B) Artificial lake
(C) Diversion channel
(D) None of these

Q10: Tehri dam Andolan is mainly concerned with the state of?
(A) Uttarakhand
(B) Chhattisgarh
(C) Jharkhand
(D) None of these

Very Short Answer Type Questions
Q1: Name any one river valley project which has significantly contributed to the loss of forests.

Q2: How much percent of the total volume of world’s water is estimated to exist as fresh water?

Q3: What are the causes of water scarcity?

Q4: On which river has the Hirakud Dam been constructed?

Q5: Who proclaimed dams as the temples of modem India?

Q6: Name two social movements which were against the multipurpose projects.

Q7: On which river the Salal Dam is built?

Q8: Which water is recharged by roof-top rainwater harvesting technique?

Q9: Which water is recharged by roof-top rainwater harvesting technique?

Q10: In which region, people built ‘Guls’ or ‘Kuls’ for irrigation?

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Mention any four main objectives of multi -purpose river valley projects. Name any two Multipurpose Projects of India.
OR
What is a multipurpose river valley project? Mention any four objectives of it.

Q2: Explain the working of underground tanks as a part of roof top rainwater harvesting system practised in Rajasthan.
OR
How were the underground tanks beneficial to the people of Rajasthan? Explain.
OR
Discuss how rainwater harvesting in semiarid regions of Rajasthan is carried out.

Q3: How have intensive industrialization and urbanization posed a great pressure on existing freshwater resources in India. Explain.
OR
How does urbanization and urban lifestyle lead to over exploitation of water resources? Explain.
OR
How have intensive industrialization and urbanization posed a great pressure on existing freshwater resources in India? Explain.

Q4:  List any three advantages and three disadvantages of multipurpose river project.
OR
What are the advantages and disadvantages of multipurpose river project.

Q5: Describe any three traditional methods of rainwater harvesting adopted in different parts of India.
or
Describe any three different rainwater harvesting systems practised in India.
or
“Rainwater harvesting system is viable alternative both socially, economically and environmentally”. Support the statement with three examples.

Q6: Why is groundwater a highly overused resource?

Q7: Explain the working of underground tanks as a part of roof top rainwater harvesting system practised in Rajasthan.
or
How were the underground tanks beneficial to the people of Rajasthan? Explain.
or
Discuss how rainwater harvesting in semiarid regions of Rajasthan is carried out.

Q8: Mention any four main objectives of multi -purpose river valley projects. Name any two Multipurpose Projects of India.
or
What is a multipurpose river valley project? Mention any four objectives of it.

Q9: What is Bamboo Drip Irrigation? Mention any two features of it.

Q10: How have intensive industrialization and urbanization posed a great pressure on existing freshwater resources in India. Explain.
or
How does urbanization and urban lifestyle lead to over exploitation of water resources? Explain.
or
How have intensive industrialization and urbanization posed a great pressure on existing freshwater resources in India? Explain.

Long Answer Type Questions
Q1: Why is roof-top water harvesting important in Rajasthan? Explain.

Q2: Describe any four traditional methods of rainwater harvesting adopted in different parts of India.

Q3: Describe any four traditional methods of rainwater harvesting adopted in different parts of India.

Q4: Why is roof-top water harvesting important in Rajasthan? Explain.

Q5: India is heading towards water scarcity trace to possible solution to tackle this problem.

Q6: In what ways the Intensive industrialization and urbanization responsible for water scarcity?

Q7: What do you know about bamboo drip irrigation system?

The solutions of the worksheet “Worksheet Solutions: Water Resources“

Multiple Choice Questions
Q1: Which of these statements is not a valid reason for the depletion of flora and fauna?
(a) Agricultural expansion
(b) Large -scale developmental project
(c) Grazing and fuel wood collection
(d) Rapid industrialisation and Urbanisation

Q2: Which of the following conservation strategies does not directly involve community participation?
(a) Joint forest management
(b) Beti Bachao Andolan
(c) Chipko Movement
(d) Demarcation of Wildlife sanctuaries

Q3: The forest cover in our country has recently increased due to :
(a) Increase in natural forest growth
(b) Increase in net sown area
(c) Plantation by different agencies
(d) None of the above

Q4: Substantial parts of the tribal belts in north -eastern India have been deforested by:
(a) Shifting cultivation
(b) Mining
(c) Infrastructure development
(d) None of the above

Q5: Forest and wastelands belonging to both private individuals and government are known as:
(a) Sacred groves
(b) Reserved forests
(c) Protected forest
(d) Unclassed forests

Q6: Which one of the following is an endangered species of Manipur?
(a) Blue sheep
(b) Asiatic Buffalo
(c) Sangai
(d) Cattle

Q7: In which year the Indian Wildlife protection Act was implemented?
(a) 1970
(b) 1971
(c) 1972
(d)1974

Q8: In which one the following states Periyar tiger reserves located?
(a) Kerala
(b) Chhattisgarh
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) West Bengal

Q9: What was the aim of the Chipko movement?
(a) human right
(b) agriculture expansion
(c) political rights
(d) forest conservation

Q10: The Buxar tiger reserve is situated in which of the following states?
(a) west Bengal
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Goa

Very Short Question Answers
Q11: What is the role of forest in ecological system?

Q12: Which species are called normal species?

Q13: Which species are considered vulnerable?

Q14: What is rare species?

Q15: What are endemic species?

Q16: How were forest depleted by tribal people of India?

Q17: Which forest are protected forest?

Q18: Which forest is categorized as unclassed forest?

Q19: What do you know about Chipko movement?

Q20: What do you understand by joint forest management programme?

Short Question Answers
Q21: How are flora and fauna in India under great threat?

Q22: What were the provisions of India wildlife act of 1972?

Q23: How the villagers of Alwar district of Rajasthan are are struggling to conserve their forest and wild life?

Q24: Grazing and fuel wood collection are not responsible for deforestation in India. Support the statement with suitable reason.

Q25: Nature worship is an age old belief. Explain how it helped in forest and wildlife conservation.

Long Question Answers
Q26: Mention the private and governmental step taken to conserve forest and wildlife.

Q27: Explain any five different categories of existing plant and animal species based on the international union for conservation of nature and natural resource with example

Important Questions 

Q28: What are endemic species?

Q29: What is bio-diversity? Why is bio-diversity important for human lives? Analyse.

Q30: Asiatic cheetah belongs to which of the following types of species?
(a) Endangered species
(b) Rare species
(c) Extinct species
(d) Normal species

Q31: ‘Large-scale development projects have also contributed significantly to the loss of forests’.

Q32: Explain the two famous programmes which have resisted deforestation and involved local communities.

Q33: How does deforestation affect eco system? Give two reasons.

Q34: Depletion of forests leads to disappearance of wild life as well as many wild varieties of plants. How is Afforestation helpful in maintaining ecological balance?

Q35: What is a National Park? Name any two national parks of India?

Q36: What is Wildlife Sanctuary? How is it different from National Park?

Q37: What are Biosphere Reserves?

Q38: Why is the Himalayan Yew in trouble?

Q39: What steps have been adopted under the Indian Wildlife Act to protect endangered species of animals?

Q40:What are the three types of forests as identified by Forest Department?

Q41: Large scale development projects have significantly to the loss of forests. Give reasons to support this statement.

The solutions of the worksheet “Worksheet Solutions: Forest and Wildlife Resources“

Objective Type Questions.                                  Q1: The resources of ownership are:
(a) plantation
(b) pasture land
(c) ponds
(d) all of the above

Q2: On the basis of its origin, resources can be classified into:
(a) renewable and non-renewable
(b) continuous and biological
(c) biotic and abiotic
(d) recyclable and non-recyclable

Q3: The ocean resources beyond 200 nautical miles is classified under which zone?
(a) Exclusive Economic Zone
(b) Export-processing Zone
(c) Special Economic Zone
(d) None of these

Q4: Everything available in our environment to satisfy our needs is termed as:
(a) technology
 (b) resource
(c) natural vegetation
 (d) none of these

Q5: Which one of the following is the main cause of land degradation in Punjab?
(a) Intensive cultivation
(b) Deforestation
(c) Over irrigation
(d) Overgrazing

Q6: Which of the following is not classified on the basis of status of development?
(a) Potential resource
(b) Developed stock resource
(c) Reserves resource
(d) Renewable resource

Q7: What percentage of land in India consist of fertile plains?
(a) 70%
(b) 38%
(c) 61%
(d) 43%

Q8: Under which of the following type of resource can tidal energy be put?
(a) Replenishable
(b) Human-made
(c) Abiotic
(d) Non-recyclable

Q9: The land which is left uncultivated for more than five agricultural years is called ______?
(a) grazing land
(b) fallow land
(c) culturable wasteland
(d) barren and waste land

Q10: Which soil is also known as regur soil?
(a) Black soil
(b) Red soil
(c) Alluvial soil
(d) Laterite soil

True/False

Direction : Read each of the following statements and write if it is true or false.
Q1:  Judicious use of resources is generally called the Development of Resources.
Q2: Fallow land is the land put to agricultural use and for grazing.

Assertion And Reason

Direction : In the following questions, a statement of assertion is followed by a statement of reason. Mark the correct choice as :

Q1: Assertion : The availability of resources is not the only necessary condition for the development of any region.
Reason : Not only availability of resources but also corresponding change in technology is necessary for development of any region.
(a) If Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) If Assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If Both assertion and reason are false.

Q2: Assertion : Land is a natural resource of utmost importance.
Reason : Land can be used for various purposes.
(a) If Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) If Assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If Both assertion and reason are false.

Q3: Assertion : Soil is the most important renewable natural resource.
Reason : Soil supports different types of living organisms on earth.
(a) If Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) If Assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If Both assertion and reason are false.

Q4: Assertion : Arid soil is unsuitable for cultivation.
Reason : Arid soil is generally sandy in texture and saline in nature. It restricts the filtration of water.
(a) If Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) If Assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If Both assertion and reason are false.

Q5: Assertion : Terrace cultivation does not restrict erosion.
Reason : Running water cuts through the clayey soils and makes deep channels as gullies. This helps to cultivate crops.
(a) If Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) If Assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If Both assertion and reason are false.

Q6: Assertion : A country that was extremely rich in natural resources has mainly relied on oil extraction for revenue generation for several centuries. However, the scientists predict that the country may become poor in the future if other means of generating income are not devised.
Reason : Oil is a non-renewable resource, and it is likely to get exhausted if not used judiciously.
(a) If Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) If Assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If Both assertion and reason are false.

Q7: Assertion : The crude oil reserves are going down for the entire world, and the countries need to find substitute fuel for crude oil.
Reason : A country that is dependent on imports for crude oil will demand more crude oil in the future.
(a) If Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) If Assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If Both assertion and reason are false.

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Give one difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources.

Q2: What are resources which are found in a region but have not been utilised called? 

Q3: Give examples of abiotic resources.

Q4: Which relief features of India has 30 percent of the total surface area of country?

Q5: Which regions of India have well developed terrace farming?

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: What is Agenda 21? List its two principles. 

 Q2: In India, some regions are rich in certain types of resources but deficient in some other resources”. Do you agree with the statement? Support your answer with any three examples.

 Q3: Which is the main cause of land degradation in Gujarat, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh? How can it be checked? Explain.

Q4: Mention any three features of arid soils.

Q5: Indiscriminate use of resources had led to numerous problems.’ Justify this statement. 

 Q6: Distinguish between the renewable and nonrenewable resources.

Long Answer Type Questions

 Q1: Provide a suitable classification for resources on the basis of ownership. Mention main features of any three types of such resources.

Q2: List the problems caused due to indiscriminate use of resources by human beings.

 Q3: ‘Consumption of energy in all forms has been rising all over the country. There is an urgent need to develop a sustainable path of energy development and energy saving’. Suggest and explain any three measures tosolve this burning problem.

The solutions of the worksheet “Worksheet Solutions: Resources and Development“