Which one of the following is a feature of a Democratic state? (a) Administration of the country is run by elected representative (b) Head of the State is The President
(c) Socialism is a national goal
(d) No other country can interfere in our internal affairs.
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Answer:
CHAPTER 1
NATURAL RESOURCES:
UTILIZATION AND DEVELOPMENT
1. All the things which are necessary for existence on the earth is known as
a) resources b)energy c) fuel d) shelter
2. On the basis of level of development resources are classified into
a) biotic and abiotic
b) natural and manmade
c) renewable and non- renewable
d) potential and actual
3. _________is a renewable resource.
a) Coal b)solar energy c) petroleum d) mineral
4. Which is the correct reason for the African countries being less developed?
a) most of the people are illiterate and unskilled
b) country is rich in resources
c) the workforce is underpaid
d) none of the above
5. The watering of Land or crops through Canal, tube wells or sprinkler is known as
a) navigation b) irrigation c) conservation d) depletion
6. Which of the following steps are necessary for sustainable development?
a) Use all renewable resources judicially
b) Conserve the variety species
c) Minimise the depletion of natural resource
d) All the above
7. Which one is not a natural resource?
a) Road b) Water c) Mineral d) Forest
8. Fill in the blanks :
a) ______________means sustainable and optimum utilisation of resources.
b) ____________is when quality or number of something is continuously reducing.
c) Road buildings are ____________ resources.
d) The _____________of Africa eat the edible parts of plant and hunt animals.
e) _________________ can be used again and again after processing.
f) ______________Resources are renewable and_____________ resources are non renewable.
9. Write the technical term for each of the following statements :
a) The continuous reduction in the quantity or number of something :
b) The ability to perform certain task with efficiency :
c) The watering of land or crops through canals, tubewells, sprinkler method :
d) All non living resources are known as.
e) Resources which are available but not properly utilised.
10. Match the following :
COLUMN I COLUMN II
a) Biotic resources Renewable
b) Solar energy Living being
c) Coal Man _ made
d) Road Exhaustible
11. Prepare a chart showing the classification of resources also give a suitable example of each
category:
Classification Based on Classification of Resources Wx Examples
1. RENEWABILITY
2. 2. ORIGIN
3. 3. OCCURRENCE
4. 4. DEVELOPMENT
12. Define resources.
13. Mention two disadvantages of over irrigation.
14. How utilisation of resources in advanced society is different from ancient times?
15. "USA is a developed nation and on other hand India is a developing Nation". Justify.
16. A resource which is available in spite of human activity is known as _____________ resource. Example
of the above-mentioned resource is__________________.
17. "All biotic resources are renewable". Explain.
18. "The quality and quantity of people of a country determine its human resource". Explain.
19. As human beings are the most intelligent inhabitants of earth, how can they ensure sustainable
development?
20. Why is it very essential to use resources more efficiently and reduce their wastage? Explain any three
reasons.
21. Explain any three points to highlight the importance of resource planning.
22. State any three reasons for preferring renewable resources over non renewable resources.
23. "The use of resources varies from one country to another. Support the statement with two suitable
arguments.
24. Classify resources on the basis of their occurrence and explain them with the help of examples.
25. Show with the help of examples that merely the presence of resources does not guarantee development.
26. Classify the resources on the basis of development. Explain the differences between them.
27. Why is USA termed as a developed country? Examine the role of human resource in the development of
a country.
28. Suggest any three measures to conserve resources.
29. Explain any three reasons responsible for processing of the human civilization along the river valleys.
30. Look around your house and School, list any three ways to reduce wastage of water.
31. “Use the resource according to the need and not according to the greed”. Evaluate the statement by
giving suitable argument (Any two).
32. What are renewable resources known as?
Explanation:
Answer:
a) Administration of the country is run by elected representatives.
Explanation:
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