Geography Class 10

Which of the following best describe what can be termed as a "Resource"?

• Everything available in our environment that is technologically accessible.

• Free gifts of Nature.

• Anything that is related to social circumstances and culture.

• Human Beings.

Answer explanation

While human beings are essential components of Resources and are an example of Resources, they do not define what can be termed as a resource.

One important thing to note is the "best" mentioned in the question.

Which of the following is not a basis on which to classify resources?

• Origin

• Ownership

• Status of development

• None of the above

Which of the following first introduced the concept of "Resource Conservation" on an international level?

• Club of Rome, 1992

• Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit, 1992

• Club of Rome, 1968

• Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit, 1968

In which year was the Brundtland Commision Report published?

• 1968

• 1974

• 1987

• 1992

What is the significance of plateaus?

• They provide land for agriculture and settlements.

• They provide scope for tourism and flow of water.

• They provide land for forests and are rich in minerals.

• All of the above

What can be termed as waste land?

• Arid and rocky areas

• Desert areas

• All of the other options

• Land put to non-agricultural uses

What factors contribute to the formation of soil?

• Chemical and organic changes in the soil

• Change in temperature

• Actions of running water

• Actions of wind and glaciers

What is the main cause of land degradation in Punjab and Haryana?

• Over-grazing

• Deforestation due to mining

• Over-irrigation

• Stabilisation of sand dunes

Which of the following soils is rich in humus content?

• Forest/Mountainous

• Laterite supporting forests

• Laterite under sparse vegetation

• Arid

Which of the following do not aid in prevention/restriction of erosion?

• Ploughing along the contour lines

• Terrace farming

• Ploughing up and down the slope

• Shelter belts