Geography

Resources and Development

Question:

Mention any two methods for reducing fallow land.

Answer:

The two methods for reducing fallow Land are :
1. Use fertilizers
2. Crop rotation or multiple cropping.

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Resources and Development

Q 1.

Give two characteristics of alluvial soil.

Q 2.

What is resource planning?

Q 3.

Define Resource.

Q 4.

What are the biotic and abiotic resources? Give some examples.

Q 5.

Give the difference between renewable resources and non-renewable resources with examples.

Q 6.

Give the importance of human beings as an essential component of resource?

Q 7.

Name three states having black soil and the crop which is mainly grown in it.

Q 8.

What is conservation of resources?

Q 9.

Major problem faced due to the indiscriminate use of resources by Man- Discuss.

Q 10.

What are the factors that determine the use of land?

Q 11.

Give a short note on reserves.

Q 12.

What are the two disturbing features of land – use pattern?

Q 13.

Mention any two methods for reducing fallow land.

Q 14.

What was the root cause for resources depletion at the global level, according to Gandhiji ?

Q 15.

Is black soil easy to work, in hot climate? Explain.

Q 16.

Write a short note on classiification of resources.

Q 17.

Explain land use pattern in India and why has the land under forest not increased much since 1960-61?

Q 18.

What are the problems faced due to mismanagement of resources?

Q 19.

What steps can be taken to control soil erosion in the hilly areas?

Q 20.

Soil is the most important renewable natural resource. Explain.

Q 21.

Give a brief note on arid soil.

Q 22.

Name the five types of land resource.

Q 23.

What type of soil is found in the river deltas of the eastern coast? Give three main features of this type of soil.

Q 24.

Write a paragraph on resource planning.
 

Q 25.

How can the problem of deforestation be solved?

Q 26.

Give a brief note on the productivity of alluvial soil.

Q 27.

Give the two factors that determine soil fertility.

Q 28.

What was the views of Gandhiji on resource conservation?

Q 29.

What has significantly contributed to land degradation?

Q 30.

What is the classification of alluvial soil on the basis of their age ? Mention their characteristics.