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Grade 10 → Geography → Resources and Development → 1.8-Exercises
Solved Example: 1-8-01
1. Multiple choice questions.
(i) Which one of the following is the main cause of land degradation in Punjab?
(a) Intensive cultivation
(b) Deforestation
(c) Over irrigation
(d) Overgrazing
(ii) In which one of the following states is terrace cultivation practised?
(a) Punjab
(b) Plains of Uttar Pradesh
(c) Haryana
(d) Uttarakhand
(iii) In which of the following states black soil is predominantly found?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Jharkhand
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Solution:
(i) The main cause of land degradation in Punjab is:
(a) Intensive cultivation
(ii) Terrace cultivation is practised in:
(d) Uttarakhand
(iii) Black soil is predominantly found in:
(b) Maharashtra
Solved Example: 1-8-02
Answer the following questions in about 30 words.
(i) Name three states having black soil and the crop which is mainly grown in it.
(ii) What type of soil is found in the river deltas of the eastern coast? Give three main features of this type of soil.
(iii) What steps can be taken to control soil erosion in the hilly areas?
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Solution:
(i) Three states with black soil are Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh. Cotton is the main crop grown in black soil.
(ii) Alluvial soil is found in river deltas. It is fertile, rich in nutrients, and good for agriculture.
(iii) To control soil erosion in hilly areas, steps include planting vegetation, building terraces, using contour plowing, and constructing check dams.
Solved Example: 1-8-03
Answer the following questions in about 120 words.
(i) Explain land use pattern in India and why has the land under forest not increased much since 1960-61?
(ii) How have technical and economic development led to more consumption of resources?
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Solution:
(i) The land use pattern in India is diverse, comprising agricultural land, forests, pastures, and urban areas. Agriculture occupies about 40% of the total land, while forests account for roughly 24%. Despite efforts for reforestation, forest cover has not significantly increased since 1960-61 due to factors like urbanization, industrialization, and agricultural expansion. Encroachment for cultivation and infrastructure development further depletes forest areas, and deforestation for timber and fuel remains prevalent.
(ii) Technical and economic development have significantly boosted resource consumption. Advancements in technology have led to increased production efficiency and consumer goods availability, driving higher demand. Economic growth raises living standards, resulting in greater resource use for infrastructure, housing, and transportation. Consequently, this combination of enhanced productivity and elevated consumption patterns places substantial pressure on natural resources.
