top MCQ part II

The principle of Satyagraha, as introduced by Mahatma Gandhi, is based on:  

  

• a) Violent resistance  

• b) Passive acceptance 

• c) Non-violence and truth  

• d) Economic boycott only

In the Kheda movement, which community’s struggle against oppressive revenue demands was highlighted?  

• a) Urban industrial workers  

• b) Peasants  

• c) Students  

• d) Artisans

Which of the following is an example of a biotic resource?  

• a) Coal  

• b) Minerals  

• c) Forest  

• d) Water

The primary cause of land degradation in many regions is:  

• a) Over-irrigation  

• b) Deforestation  

• c) Recycling  

• d) Urbanization

Which type of forest is NOT officially recognized among the classifications?  

• a) Reserved Forest  

• b) Protected Forest  

• c) Unclassed Forest  

• d) Cultivated Forest

The Chipko Movement was launched with the main aim of:  

  

• a) Promoting tourism  

• b) Protecting forests  

• c) Urban development  

• d) Expanding agriculture

Which of the following is NOT considered a method of rainwater harvesting?  

  

• a) Rooftop collection  

• b) Check dams  

• c) Johads  

• d) Borewells

Approximately what percentage of the Earth’s water is freshwater?  

 

• a) 70%  

• b) 50%  

• c) 2.5%  

• d) 10% 

Which soil type, also known as regur soil, is especially suited for cotton cultivation?  

  

• a) Alluvial soil  

• b) Black soil  

• c) Red and yellow soil  

• d) Laterite soil

Alluvial soils are predominantly found in which region of India?  

• a) The Deccan Plateau  

• b) The Northern Plains  

    

• c) The Thar Desert  

• d) The Western Ghats