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Resources And Development - Olympiad Level MCQ, Class 10 SST


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QUESTION: 1

Gully erosion is common in the

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Solution:

Gully erosion is commonly found in Chambal basin valley in Uttar Pradesh and also in of Maharastra.

Gully erosion is the removal of soil along with the drainage lines by surface water runoff.

Gullies continue to move by headward erosion or by slumping of the side walls unless steps are taken to stabilize the disturbance.

Repair work that is done in the early stages of newly formed gullies is easier and more economical than letting the problem go unchecked for too long as large gullies are difficult and costly to repair.

QUESTION: 2

Which one of the following crops is grown in the black soil?

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QUESTION: 3

Which of the following is a type of resources on the basis of origin?

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QUESTION: 4

Resources which are found in a region but have not been utilised are called

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Solution:

The ‘resources’ which are found in a ‘region’ but ‘have not been utilized’ are called as “potential resources”.  

These resources can be used in the future. For example, mineral oils exist many parts of India but still, they are not put into use because of the need of future.  

These resources can be also defined as stock resources. Coal, Water, petrol, uranium, and etc are the other examples of potential resources.

QUESTION: 5

In which one of the following states is the terrace cultivation practiced?
Solution:

Terrace cultivation is the practice of cutting flat areas out of a hilly or mountainous landscape in order to grow crops. 

Uttaranchal is 86% mountainous  and most of the northern parts of the state are part of Greater Himalaya ranges, covered by the high Himalayan peaks and glaciers.

QUESTION: 6

Under which of the following types of resource can tidal energy be put?

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QUESTION: 7

Which one of the following is the main cause of land degradation in Punjab?

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QUESTION: 8

Soil formed by intense leaching is :

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QUESTION: 9

Which cold desert is relatively isolated from the rest of country?

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QUESTION: 10

Which one of the following is not a renewable resource?

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QUESTION: 11

Which one of the following is the main cause of land degradation in Punjab?

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QUESTION: 12

Which one of the following is not a ‘Biotic Resource’?

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QUESTION: 13

The mountain share in the total land area is :

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QUESTION: 14

What is the percentage share of plains in the total land area ?

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QUESTION: 15

Which one of the following is an example of biotic resources?

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QUESTION: 16

Which one of the following states mostly has laterite soil?

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Laterite soil is found in areas of high temperature, and high rainfall. These soils have mainly developed in the higher areas of peninsular plateau. Laterite soils are found mainly in the states of Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh and the hilly regions of Orissa and Assam.

QUESTION: 17

There is enough for everybody’s need and not for any body’s greed,’’ who among thefollowing has given the above statement?

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QUESTION: 18

Which one of the following is not the community owned resource?

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QUESTION: 19

Which one of the following is a Biotic Resource?

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QUESTION: 20

Which one of the following is not an Abiotic Resource?

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QUESTION: 21

How can the resources be classified on the basis of their origin?

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QUESTION: 22

When running water cuts through clayey soils and makes deep channels, they lead to :

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QUESTION: 23

‘Laterite’ has been derived from the Greek word ‘later’ which means:

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QUESTION: 24

Resources which are surveyed and their quantity and quality have been determined forutilisation are known as :

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Solution: These are resources which have been surveyed and their quality and quantity have been determined for utilisation. The development of resources depends on technology and level of their feasibility. For example, India has a cumulative total of 2,47,847 million tones of coal resources.
QUESTION: 25

Which of the following method will not help in soil conservation?

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QUESTION: 26

In which of the following states is overgrazing responsible for land degradation?

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QUESTION: 27

How much desired area is required for forest in our country?

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QUESTION: 28

Which one of the following soil is ideal for growing cotton?

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Solution:

1. Laterite soil is a type of soil which is sandy and has the capability to absorb more water
2. For cotton production, laterite soil is best as cotton needs more water
3. Laterite soil is available in damp area which is good for cotton production
4. The cotton grows well in damp soil which has more water-absorbing and saving capability

QUESTION: 29

Which among the following is a type of resources classified on the basis of exhaustibility?

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Solution:

Based on the exhaustibility, resources are classified as renewable and non-renewable.
Renewable resources: These are the sources that can be replenished over a period of time. Example: solar energy.
Non-renewable: These are the sources that cannot be renewed and available in limited quantities. Example: coal.

QUESTION: 30

Which of the following is the parent rock for black soil?
Solution:
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