Class 10 Social Science
Chapter 1: Resource and Development
1. Assertion (A): Resource planning is essential in India.
Reason (R): Resources are unevenly distributed across different regions of India.
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.
Reason (R): Resources are unevenly distributed across different regions of India.
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.
Answer: A
2. Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?
A. Solar energy
B. Wind energy
C. Coal
D. Water
A. Solar energy
B. Wind energy
C. Coal
D. Water
Answer: C
3. The soil deposited by rivers is known as ______ soil.
A. Black
B. Alluvial
C. Laterite
D. Arid
A. Black
B. Alluvial
C. Laterite
D. Arid
Answer: B
4. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
A. Black soil — Tea
B. Alluvial soil — Rice and wheat
C. Laterite soil — Jute
D. Arid soil — Cotton
A. Black soil — Tea
B. Alluvial soil — Rice and wheat
C. Laterite soil — Jute
D. Arid soil — Cotton
Answer: B
5. Which of the following is correctly matched?
A. Black soil — Cotton
B. Red soil — Jute
C. Laterite soil — Wheat
D. Alluvial soil — Tea
A. Black soil — Cotton
B. Red soil — Jute
C. Laterite soil — Wheat
D. Alluvial soil — Tea
Answer: A
6. Which method is used to prevent soil erosion on hill slopes?
A. Strip cropping
B. Terrace farming
C. Shelter belts
D. Overgrazing
A. Strip cropping
B. Terrace farming
C. Shelter belts
D. Overgrazing
Answer: B
7. Which of the following is different from the other three?
A. Coal
B. Petroleum
C. Natural gas
D. Solar energy
A. Coal
B. Petroleum
C. Natural gas
D. Solar energy
Answer: D
8. Which soil is locally known as Regur soil?
A. Alluvial soil
B. Black soil
C. Red soil
D. Laterite soil
A. Alluvial soil
B. Black soil
C. Red soil
D. Laterite soil
Answer: B
9. Assertion (A): Black soil is ideal for growing cotton.
Reason (R): Black soil has a high capacity to retain moisture.
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. Both A and R are false.
Reason (R): Black soil has a high capacity to retain moisture.
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. Both A and R are false.
Answer: A
10. Which sequence represents sustainable development?
A. Resource → Planning → Conservation → Sustainable development
B. Resource → Exploitation → Destruction → Development
C. Resource → Mining → Wastage → Development
D. Resource → Deforestation → Exploitation → Conservation
A. Resource → Planning → Conservation → Sustainable development
B. Resource → Exploitation → Destruction → Development
C. Resource → Mining → Wastage → Development
D. Resource → Deforestation → Exploitation → Conservation
Answer: A
11. What can happen due to excessive use of chemical fertilisers?
A. Soil degradation
B. Soil formation
C. Increase in forest cover
D. Increase in rainfall
A. Soil degradation
B. Soil formation
C. Increase in forest cover
D. Increase in rainfall
Answer: A
12. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of alluvial soil?
A. It is mainly found in the Northern Plains.
B. It is deposited by rivers.
C. It is generally fertile.
D. It is mainly found in the Deccan Plateau.
A. It is mainly found in the Northern Plains.
B. It is deposited by rivers.
C. It is generally fertile.
D. It is mainly found in the Deccan Plateau.
Answer: D
13. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
A. Black soil — Moisture retention
B. Red soil — River deposits
C. Laterite soil — Cotton cultivation
D. Alluvial soil — Heavy leaching
A. Black soil — Moisture retention
B. Red soil — River deposits
C. Laterite soil — Cotton cultivation
D. Alluvial soil — Heavy leaching
Answer: A
14. Which of the following can cause land degradation?
A. Afforestation
B. Overgrazing
C. Rainwater harvesting
D. Crop rotation
A. Afforestation
B. Overgrazing
C. Rainwater harvesting
D. Crop rotation
Answer: B
15. Which of the following is NOT a method of soil conservation?
A. Terrace farming
B. Contour ploughing
C. Shelter belts
D. Overgrazing
A. Terrace farming
B. Contour ploughing
C. Shelter belts
D. Overgrazing
Answer: D
16. Which method is most suitable for reducing wind erosion in the dry regions of Rajasthan?
A. Terrace farming
B. Shelter belts
C. Contour ploughing
D. Flood irrigation
A. Terrace farming
B. Shelter belts
C. Contour ploughing
D. Flood irrigation
Answer: B
17. Why should resources be used sustainably?
A. To prevent their use completely
B. To ensure their availability for future generations
C. To increase their exploitation
D. To increase wastage
A. To prevent their use completely
B. To ensure their availability for future generations
C. To increase their exploitation
D. To increase wastage
Answer: B
18. Which soil develops in areas of high temperature and heavy rainfall?
A. Black soil
B. Alluvial soil
C. Laterite soil
D. Arid soil
A. Black soil
B. Alluvial soil
C. Laterite soil
D. Arid soil
Answer: C
19. Assertion (A): Soil erosion is a serious problem in many parts of India.
Reason (R): Deforestation, overgrazing and improper farming practices can increase soil erosion.
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.
Reason (R): Deforestation, overgrazing and improper farming practices can increase soil erosion.
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.
Answer: A
20. Which of the following are methods of soil conservation?
1. Terrace farming
2. Contour ploughing
3. Shelter belts
4. Deforestation
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
1. Terrace farming
2. Contour ploughing
3. Shelter belts
4. Deforestation
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: B
21. Why is sustainable development important?
A. It promotes unlimited resource use.
B. It protects resources for future generations.
C. It increases land degradation.
D. It encourages deforestation.
A. It promotes unlimited resource use.
B. It protects resources for future generations.
C. It increases land degradation.
D. It encourages deforestation.
Answer: B
22. Which of the following represents the correct approach to resource planning?
A. Exploitation → Conservation → Planning
B. Identification → Planning → Implementation → Monitoring
C. Conservation → Destruction → Planning
D. Exploitation → Export → Conservation
A. Exploitation → Conservation → Planning
B. Identification → Planning → Implementation → Monitoring
C. Conservation → Destruction → Planning
D. Exploitation → Export → Conservation
Answer: B
23. A region has abundant mineral resources but very little agricultural land. Another region has fertile soil but fewer minerals. What does this situation best demonstrate?
A. Equal distribution of resources
B. Uneven distribution of resources
C. Complete absence of resources
D. Only renewable resources are important
A. Equal distribution of resources
B. Uneven distribution of resources
C. Complete absence of resources
D. Only renewable resources are important
Answer: B
24. Which of the following is a major cause of land degradation in mining areas?
A. Afforestation
B. Mining activities
C. Crop rotation
D. Rainwater harvesting
A. Afforestation
B. Mining activities
C. Crop rotation
D. Rainwater harvesting
Answer: B
25. What is the main objective of resource conservation?
A. To use resources as quickly as possible
B. To ensure resources are available for present and future generations
C. To increase wastage of resources
D. To encourage overexploitation
A. To use resources as quickly as possible
B. To ensure resources are available for present and future generations
C. To increase wastage of resources
D. To encourage overexploitation
Answer: B
