DAV PUBLIC SCHOOL
KAIYA, MANPUR GAYA BIHAR
(Affiliated
to CBSE, New Delhi Up to Senior Secondary Level)
PROBABLE QUESTION MATRIX
RESOURCES & DEVELOPMENT (GEOGRAPHY CLASS – X)
TOPICS
1.
Meaning & Characteristics of Resources
o
What
makes a substance a resource?
o
Name
two factors that transform materials into resources.
o
Explain
why resources are a function of human activities.
o
A
substance is present in nature but is not currently useful because humans lack
the technology to use it. Can it
become a resource in the future? Explain.
2.
Development of Resources
o
What
is resource development?
o
Why
has the indiscriminate use of resources created serious problems?
o
Explain
any three consequences of indiscriminate resource utilisation.
o
Increasing
population and industrialisation have resulted in excessive exploitation of
natural resources. Explain any three
problems that may arise.
3.
Resource Planning
o
Why
Resource planning is important for the country like India?
o
Explain
the three steps involved in resource planning.
o
A
state has abundant mineral resources but lacks technology and skilled manpower
to exploit them efficiently. Which aspect
of resource planning is missing? Explain.
o
How
does resource planning help in the proper utilisation of resources?
o
Why
is resource planning necessary for sustainable development?
4.
Sustainable Development
o
What
is sustainable development?
o
Explain
the importance of sustainable development.
o
Explain
the need for sustainable development and suggest measures for sustainable
utilisation of resources.
5.
Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit
o
When
and where was the Earth Summit held?
o
What
was the purpose of the Earth Summit?
o
What
important action plan emerged from the conference?
6.
Agenda 21
o What is Agenda 21?
o What is the
objective of Agenda 21?
o How is Agenda 21
related to sustainable development?
7.
Conservation of Resources
o
Explain
the importance of resource conservation.
o
“Conservation
of resources is necessary for sustainable development.” Explain
8.
Land use Pattern
o What is meant by
land-use pattern?
o Why does the
land-use pattern vary from one region to another?
o Explain the major
categories of land use in India.
o Two regions have
different relief, climate and soil conditions. Explain why their land-use
patterns may differ.
o Explain the
physical and human factors that determine land-use patterns in India.
9.
Land Degradation
o Explain the causes
of land degradation and suggest measures to control it.
o How does
overgrazing cause land degradation?
o Suggest measures to control land
degradation.
o
How can afforestation help in
controlling land degradation?
o
Suggest measures to control land
degradation caused by mining.
o
How can overgrazing be controlled to prevent land
degradation?
10. Soil as a
Resource
o Why is soil
considered an important natural resource?
o Why is soil called
a renewable resource?
o What factors are
responsible for the formation of soil?
o Explain the
factors responsible for soil formation.
11.
Alluvial Soil
o Describe the main
characteristics, distribution and agricultural importance of alluvial soil in
India.
o Describe the two
different types of alluvial soil found in India. How do they differ from each
other?
o Explain why
alluvial soil is considered one of the most important agricultural soils of
India.
o Explain the
formation, distribution and characteristics of alluvial soil in India.
o “Alluvial soil is
of great agricultural significance in India.” Justify the statement
12. Black Soil
o
Describe
the major characteristics and distribution of black soil in India.
o
Why
is black soil particularly suitable for cotton cultivation? Explain.
o
Describe
the formation, characteristics and distribution of black soil in India.
o
“Black
soil is one of the most important soils of the Deccan Plateau.” Justify the
statement.
13. Soil Erosion
& Conservation
o
Explain
the causes of soil erosion and suggest suitable measures for its prevention.
o
Explain
the various methods of soil conservation in India.
o
Describe
the different types of soil erosion and explain measures to control them.
o
“Human
activities are largely responsible for soil erosion.” Explain the statement.
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