10th
- Which one of the following minerals is contained in the Monazite sand? (a) oil (b) uranium (c) thorium (d) coal c) thorium is the correct option 2
- Minerals are deposited and accumulated in the stratas of which of the following rocks? a) sedimentary rocks is the correct option 2
- Koderma, in Jharkhand is the leading producer of which one of the following minerals? b) mica is the correct option 2
- Which one of the following minerals is formed by decomposition of rocks, leaving a residual mass of weathered material? b) bauxite is the correct option 2
- On an outline map of India show wheat producing areas. On an outline map of India show wheat producing areas. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-D8u22Jzd0aY/YbzCEWe93hI/AAAAAAAAC-A/CFv24Wtlkn0l6f... 2
- Describe the geographical conditions required for the growth of rice. Rice is a kharif crop grown in the plains of north and north-eastern India, coastal areas and deltaic regions. It requires high temperatures... 1
- Describe the impact of globalisation on Indian agriculture. The impact of globalisation on Indian agriculture has been felt since colonial times. Raw cotton and spices were important export items from... 1
- Suggest the initiative taken by the government to ensure the increase in agricultural production. Government has made concerted efforts to ensure the increase in agricultural production since 1951 are (a) Abolition of zamindari system. (b... 1
- The land under cultivation has got reduced day by day. Can you imagine its consequences? A declining area of land under cultivation coupled with increasing population have many consequesnces. These are: Food shortage for the risi... 1
- Enlist the various institutional reform programmes introduced by the government in the interest of farmers. The various institutional reform programmes introduced by the government for the benefit of farmers are: Crop insurance against drought, flo... 1
- Name one staple crop of India and the regions where it is produced. Rice is a staple food crop of India. It grows in the plains of north and north-east India, coastal areas and the deltaic regions. 1
- Name one important beverage crop and specify the geographical conditions required for its growth. Tea is an important beverage crop. This plant grows well in tropical or sub tropical climates, and deep and fertile well-drained soil which... 1
- Which one of the following is announced by the government in support of a crop? b) Minimum support price 2
- Which one of the following is a leguminous crop? (a) Pulses (b) Jawar (c) Millets (d) Sesamum a) Pulses is a leguminous crop 2
- Which one of the following is a rabi crop? (a) Rice (b) Gram (c) Millets (d) Cotton Correct option is b) Gram 1
- Which one of the following describes a system of agriculture where a single crop is grown on a large area? Correct option is b) Plantation Agriculture 2
- Describe how modern adaptations of traditional rainwater harvesting methods are being carried out to conserve and store Traditional methods of rainwater harvesting like 'the rooftop method' are becoming popular in India. In Gendathur village, Mysore, about 200... 1
- Discuss how rainwater harvesting in semi-arid regions of Rajasthan is carried out. Houses in the semi arid regions of Rajasthan have traditionally constructed tanks for storing drinking water. They are big and are a part of... 1
- Compare the advantages and disadvantages of multi-purpose river projects. Multipurpose river projects help in irrigation, electricity production, flood control, inland navigation and fish breeding. However, the res... 1
- What is water scarcity and what are its main causes? Water scarcity or water stress occurs when water availability is not enough to match the demand for water. It is caused by an increase in po... 1
- Explain how water becomes a renewable resource. Water is a renewable resource as it is renewed by water cycle itself, where three processes take place as evaporation, condensation and prec... 1
- Here are some false statements. Identify the mistakes and rewrite them correctly. (a) Multiplying urban centres with large and dense populations and urban lifestyles have caused the over exploitation of water resources. (b... 1
- Which one of the following statements is not an argument in favour of multi-purpose river projects? Correct option is c) Multi-purpose projects lead to large scale displacements and loss of livelihood. 1
- Based on the information given below classify each of the situations as 'suffering from water scarcity' or 'not (a) Not suffering from water scarcity (b) Suffering from water scarcity (c) Suffering from water scarcity (d) Not suffering from water scarc... 1