Preparing for the CBSE Class 10 Geography Exam? One of the most important chapters, Resource and Development, is crucial for understanding the geographical landscape of India. To help you prepare efficiently, we’ve curated a set of key multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with answers. These will aid in reinforcing your knowledge and provide targeted practice. Let’s make your preparation more organized and effective!
1. Which of the following conditions must be met for something to be termed as a 'resource'?
Answer: (d) All of the above
2. What is the relationship between nature, technology, and institutions in the transformation of resources?
Answer: (c) Human beings interact with nature through technology and create institutions
3. Why are resources not considered free gifts of nature?
Answer: (b) They require human effort and technology to be transformed and utilized
4. Which of the following is NOT a basis for the classification of resources?
Answer: (b) Color
5. Resources classified on the basis of origin are categorized into which two types?
Answer: (c) Biotic and Abiotic
6. Which of the following is NOT a major problem caused by indiscriminate use of resources?
Answer: (c) Equitable distribution of resources
7. What has led to the division of society into 'haves' and 'have-nots'?
Answer: (b) Accumulation of resources in few hands
8. Why is resource planning essential according to the chapter?
Answer: (b) To ensure sustainable existence of all forms of life
9. What is the widely accepted strategy for judicious use of resources?
Answer: (b) Planning
10. Which Indian state is rich in minerals and coal deposits?
Answer: (b) Jharkhand
11. Which region is endowed with solar and wind energy but lacks water resources?
Answer: (c) Rajasthan
12. What is the first step involved in resource planning in India?
Answer: (b) Surveying and inventory of resources
13. Which of the following is necessary for resource development, along with availability of resources?
Answer: (b) Technological development and institutional changes
14. In India, resource development involves availability of resources along with:
Answer: (c) Technology, quality of human resources, and historical experiences
15. Which one of the following type of resource is iron ore?
Answer: (d) Non-renewable
16. What is a major consequence of irrational consumption and over-utilization of resources?
Answer: (b) Socio-economic and environmental problems
17. According to Gandhiji, what is the root cause of resource depletion?
Answer: (b) Greedy and selfish individuals and exploitative modern technology
18. What alternative to mass production did Gandhiji advocate?
Answer: (b) Production by the masses
19. What percentage of India's land area is plain, supporting agriculture and industry?
Answer: (b) 43%
20. Which region possesses rich reserves of minerals, fossil fuels, and forests?
Answer: (c) Plateaus
21. Which of the following is NOT a category under land utilization?
Answer: (c) Deserted settlements
22. What is meant by 'Net Sown Area'?
Answer: (c) Land on which crops are sown and harvested
23. What determines land use patterns in India besides physical factors?
Answer: (c) Human factors like population density, technological capability, and culture
24. Why is land use data unavailable for some parts of India?
Answer: (c) Land use reporting is incomplete in some north-east states and disputed areas in Jammu and Kashmir
25. What is the desired percentage of forest area according to the National Forest Policy (1952)?
Answer: (c) 33%
26. Which states are majorly affected by overgrazing leading to land degradation?
Answer: (b) Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra
27. In Punjab, Haryana, and Western Uttar Pradesh, which factor is mainly responsible for land degradation?
Answer: (d) Over-irrigation causing salinity and alkalinity
28. What is one method suggested to check land degradation in arid areas?
Answer: (b) Growing thorny bushes to stabilize sand dunes
29. Which of the following is a method to reduce land degradation caused by mining?
Answer: (b) Planting shelter belts of plants
30. What environmental issue is caused by dust from grinding minerals like limestone, calcite, and soapstone?
Answer: (b) Retardation of water infiltration into the soil
31. According to the National Forest Policy (1952), what minimum percentage of India's geographical area should be under forests to maintain ecological balance?
Answer: (c) 33%