Question

Question 1.
Explain the concept of resource conservation as voiced by Gandhiji. (2012)

Question 2.
Write the major features of Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit, 1992.

Question 3.
Write three physical and three human factors which determine the use of land.

Question 4.
What is land degradation? What is the area of degraded land in India? Name four types of waste-lands and their percentage share respectively.

Question 5.
Which factor is mainly responsible for maximum land degradation in India? (2015)

Question 6.
Write some measures/ways to solve problems of land degradation. (2014)

Question 7.
Write six characteristics of regur soils (black soils). (2015)

Question 8.
Write the main characteristics of alluvial soils.

Question 9.
Write four characteristics of laterite soils. Why are they called laterite?

Question 10.
Explain three types of soil erosion mostly observed in India. Mention human activities that are responsible for soil erosion. (2012)

Question 11.
Write four methods of soil conservation.​

Answer 1

1.Mahatma Gandhi demonstrated his worry about the usage of resources by raising his voice against it. He made everybody mindful that the regular resources are altogether restricted, in his words he said "Earth has enough to satisfy the need of everybody except insufficient to fulfill their selfish desire".❤️

2.(i)To achieve global sustainable development in the 21st century. (ii)To conserve biological diversity. (iii)To eliminate diseases with the help of shared welfares, requirements and obligations amongst various nations. (iv)To prevent poverty and environmental damage.06

3. (i) The use of land is determined by physical factors such as topography, climate, soil types, etc. (ii) It is also determined by human factors such as population density, technological capability, cultural and traditions, etc.

Answer 2

Answer 1: Mahatma Gandhi demonstrated his worry about the usage of resources by raising his voice against it. He made everybody mindful that the regular resources are altogether restricted, in his words he said "Earth has enough to satisfy the need of everybody except insufficient to fulfill their selfish desire".

Answer 2: (i)To achieve global sustainable development in the 21st century. (ii)To conserve biological diversity. (iii)To eliminate diseases with the help of shared welfares, requirements and obligations amongst various nations. (iv)To prevent poverty and environmental damage.

Answer 3: The use of land is determined by physical factors such as topography, climate, soil types, etc. (ii) It is also determined by human factors such as population density, technological capability, cultural and traditions, etc.