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Resources and Development Class 10 MCQ Questions With Answers<\/h2>\n

Question 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Column A<\/td>\nColumn B<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(i) Black Soil<\/td>\n(A) Western Rajasthan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(ii) Alluvial Soil<\/td>\n(B) Himalayan Region<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(iii) Arid Soil<\/td>\n(C) Northern Plains<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(iv) Forest Soil<\/td>\n(D) Maharashtra<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

(A) (i)-(D), (ii)-(C), (iii)-(A), (iv)-(B)
\n(B) (i)-(C), (ii)-(D), (iii)-(B), (iv)-(A)
\n(C) (i)-(B), (ii)-(A), (iii)-(D), (iv)-(C)
\n(D) (i)-(A), (ii)-(B), (iii)-(C), (iv)-(D)
\nAnswer:
\n(A) (i)-(D), (ii)-(C), (iii)-(A), (iv)-(B)<\/p>\n

Explanation:
\n(i) Black soil is typical of the Basalt region spread over northwest Deccan plateau and is made up of lava flows.
\n(ii) Northern plains are made of alluvial soil deposited by Himalayan rivers.
\n(iii) In Western Rajasthan, due to dry climate and high temperature, only after proper irrigation Arid soil become cultivable.
\n(iv) In hilly and mountainous areas enough rain forests are available.<\/p>\n

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Question 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Column A<\/td>\nColumn B<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(i) Red and Yellow Soil<\/td>\n(A) Rajasthan, Gujarat<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(ii) Laterite Soil<\/td>\n(B) Odisha, Chhattisgarh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(iii) Alluvial Soil<\/td>\n(C) Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(iv) Black Soil<\/td>\n(D) Karnataka, Kerala<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

(A) (i)-(D), (ii)-(C), (iii)-(A), (iv)-(B)
\n(B) (i)-(C), (ii)-(D), (iii)-(B), (iv)-(A)
\n(C) (i)-(B), (ii)-(D), (iii)-(A), (iv)-(C)
\n(D) (i)-(B), (ii)-(A), (iii)-(D), (iv)-(C)
\nAnswer:
\n(C) (i)-(B), (ii)-(D), (iii)-(A), (iv)-(C)<\/p>\n

Question 3.<\/p>\n

Arrange the following in the correct sequence:<\/h2>\n

(i) The Summit was convened for addressing urgent problems of environmental protection and Socio-Economic development at the global level.
\n(ii) The Rio Convention endorsed the global Forest Principles and adopted Agenda 21 for achieving Sustainable Development in the 21st century.
\n(iii) The assembled leaders signed the Declaration on Global Climatic Change and Biological Diversity.
\n(iv) In June 1992, more than 100 heads of states met in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, for the first International Earth Summit.<\/p>\n

Options:
\n(A) (iv) – (i) – (iii) – (ii)
\n(B) (iii) – (ii) – (i) – (iv)
\n(C) (iv) – (iii) – (ii) – (i)
\n(D) (i) – (iii) – (iv) – (ii)
\nAnswer:
\n(A) (iv) – (i) – (iii) – (ii)<\/p>\n

Question 4.<\/p>\n

Arrange the following in the correct sequence: Resource planning in India which involves :<\/h2>\n

(i) Evolving a planning structure endowed with appropriate technology, skill and institutional set up for implementing resource development plans.
\n(ii) Identification and inventory of resources across the regions of the country. This involves surveying, mapping and qualitative and quantitative estimation and measurement of the resources.
\n(iii) Matching the resource development plans with overall national development plans.<\/p>\n

Options:
\n(A) (i) – (ii) – (iii)
\n(B) (iii) – (i) – (ii)
\n(C) (ii) – (i) – (iii)
\n(D) (i) – (iii) – (ii)<\/p>\n

Answer:
\n(C) (ii) – (i) – (iii)<\/p>\n

Question 5.<\/p>\n

Which of the following is an example of Cultivable Wasteland?<\/h2>\n

(A) Gross cropped area
\n(B) Uncultivated land
\n(C) Barren wasteland
\n(D) Current fallow land
\nAnswer:
\n(B) Uncultivated land<\/p>\n

Explanation:
\nWasteland is not available for cultivation.<\/p>\n

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Question 6.<\/p>\n

“There is enough for everybody’s need and not for anybody’s greed”. Who said this?<\/h2>\n

(A) Jawaharlal Nehru
\n(B) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
\n(C) M.K. Gandhi
\n(D) Sunder Lai Bahuguna
\nAnswer:
\n(C) M.K. Gandhi<\/p>\n

Explanation:
\nAccording to Gandhiji, the greedy and selfish individuals, and exploitative nature of modern technology are the root cause for resource depletion at the global level.<\/p>\n

Question 7.<\/p>\n

Study the given graph and answer the following :<\/h2>\n

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About how much percent land area is plains ?<\/p>\n

(A) 27%
\n(B) 72%
\n(C) 30%
\n(D) 43%
\nAnswer:
\n(D) 43%<\/p>\n

Explanation:
\nIndia has variety of relief features. About 43 per cent of the land area is plain, which utilises for agriculture and industry.<\/p>\n

Question 8.<\/p>\n

Study the given figure and answer the following:<\/h2>\n

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How many layers of soil are seen in this soil profile?<\/h2>\n

(A) 2 layers
\n(B) 4 layers
\n(C) 1 layer
\n(D) 3 layers
\nAnswer:
\n(B) 4 layers<\/p>\n

Explanation:
\nIt takes millions of years to form soil upto a few cm in depth. Relief, parent rock or bed rock, climate, vegetation and other forms of life and time are important factors in the formation of soil.<\/p>\n

Question 9.<\/p>\n

Resources which are surveyed and their quantity and quality have been determined for utilisation is known as<\/h2>\n

(A) Potential resources
\n(B) Stock
\n(C) Developed resources
\n(D) Reserves
\nAnswer:
\n(C) Developed resources<\/p>\n

Explanation:
\nThe development of resources depends on technology and level of their feasibility.<\/p>\n

Question 10<\/p>\n

Analyze the information given below, considering one of the following correct options :<\/h2>\n

(i) It is formed by the deposition of alluvium brought down by the east flowing peninsular rivers.
\n(ii) It is highly fertile.
\n(iii) It consists of various proportions of sand, silt and clay.
\n(iv) It is rich in potash, phosphoric acid and lime but deficient in organic matter.<\/p>\n

Options:
\n(A) Main features of alluvial soil
\n(B) Main features of black soil
\n(C) Main features of arid soil
\n(D) Main features of laterite soil.
\nAnswer:
\n(A) Main features of alluvial soil<\/p>\n

Question 11<\/p>\n

Analyze the information given below, considering one of the following correct options :<\/h2>\n

(i) Contour ploughing
\n(ii) Terrace farming
\n(iii) Strip cropping
\n(iv) Afforestation<\/p>\n

Options:
\n(A) Measures for ploughing
\n(B) Measures for soil conservation
\n(C) Measures for terrace farming
\n(D) Measures for afforestation
\nAnswer:
\n(B) Measures for soil conservation<\/p>\n

Explanation:
\n(i) Contour Ploughing can decelerate the flow of water down the slopes.
\n(ii) Terrace cultivation restricts erosion.
\n(iii) Strips cropping breaks up the force of the wind.
\n(iv) Afforestation manage wastelands.<\/p>\n

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Question 12.<\/p>\n

Find the incorrect option from the following:<\/h2>\n

(A) The cold desert of Ladakh is relatively isolated from rest of the country.
\n(B) It has very rich cultural heritage.
\n(C) It has sufficiency in water, infrastructure and some vital minerals.
\n(D) This calls for balanced resource planning at the national, state, regional and local levels.
\nAnswer:
\n(C) It has sufficiency in water, infrastructure and some vital minerals.<\/p>\n

Explanation:
\nThe Cold Desert of Ladakh has deficiency in water, infrastructure and vital minerals.<\/p>\n

Question 13.<\/p>\n

Find the incorrect option from the following:<\/h2>\n

(A) It is formed by the deposition of alluvium brought down by the east flowing peninsular rivers.
\n(B) It is highly infertile.
\n(C) It consists of various proportions of sand, silt and clay.
\n(D) It is rich in potash, phosphoric acid and lime but deficient in organic matter.
\nAnswer:
\n(B) It is highly infertile.<\/p>\n

Explanation:
\nAlluvial Soil Is highly fertile as it contains enough proportion of potash, phosphoric add and lime.<\/p>\n

Assertion and Reason Based MCQs<\/span><\/p>\n

Directions: In the following questions, A statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as.
\n(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
\n(B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
\n(C) A is true but R is false
\n(D) A is false and R is True<\/p>\n

Question 1.<\/p>\n

Assertion (A) : Resources are vital for human survival as well as for maintaining the quality of life.
\nReason (R): It was believed that resources are free gifts of nature.<\/h2>\n

Answer:
\n(B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A<\/p>\n

Explanation:
\nResources are using to satisfy the needs, bases for economic strength and prosperity of the people. They provide material, energy and favourable conditions for development.<\/p>\n

Question 2.<\/p>\n

Assertion (A) : India has varied relief features, landforms, climatic realms and vegetation types.
\nReason (R) : These have been deposited by three important Himalayan river systems-the Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra.<\/h2>\n

Answer:
\n(C) A is true but R is false<\/p>\n

Explanation:
\nAssertions refers to various relief features that are helpful in the formation of soil. However, Reason refers to the formation of Alluvial Soil.<\/p>\n

Question 3.<\/p>\n

Assertion (A) : The availability of resources is a necessary condition for the development of any region.
\nReason (R): Availability of resources in the absence of corresponding changes in technology may obstruct development.<\/h2>\n

Answer:
\n(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A<\/p>\n

Question 4.<\/p>\n

Assertion (A) : Proper discharge and disposal of industrial wastes can reduce land degradation in suburban areas.
\nReason (R) : In the states of Punjab, Haryana, western Uttar Pradesh, over irrigation is responsible for land degradation.<\/h2>\n

Answer:
\n(D) A is false and R is True<\/p>\n

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Case-Based MCQs<\/span><\/p>\n

I. Read the extract and answer the questions that follows:
\nResources are vital for human survival as well as for maintaining the quality of life. It was believed that resources are free gifts of nature. As a result, human beings used them indiscriminately and this has led to the following major problems.<\/p>\n