Chapter 1 : Resources and Development
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Resource conservation at the global level was advocated by:
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Excessive use of chemical fertilizers results in:
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Which type of soil is formed from volcanic rocks?
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The total area under cultivation in a year is called:
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Planting rows of trees to reduce wind speed is called:
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Which soil is sandy and saline in nature?
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The conservation of resources for future generations is called:
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Which of the following causes land degradation?
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Black soil is best for growing:
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Which of the following is an example of community-owned resource?
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Sheet erosion occurs when:
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Which resource is created by humans using technology?
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Overgrazing mainly leads to:
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Which state has laterite soil in abundance?
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The term ‘Sustainable Development’ means:
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Which soil is most suitable for paddy cultivation?
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Ploughing along the contour lines is known as:
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Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?
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Afforestation helps in:
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Which soil is poor in humus and organic matter?
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Salinity of soil is mainly caused by:
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Resource planning is essential because:
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Which soil is found in the Northern Plains?
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Which type of erosion is caused by running water cutting through clayey soils?
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Land degradation in Punjab is mainly due to:
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Which of the following is a human-made resource?
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Red soil gets its red colour due to the presence of:
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Resources obtained from biosphere are called:
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Which method is used to prevent wind erosion in desert areas?
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The black soil is also called:
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Which of the following is an abiotic resource?
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Gully erosion is common in:
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Soil formed by river deposits is known as:
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Which of the following is not a factor of resource planning?
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The first international Earth Summit was held in:
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Which type of soil develops cracks during dry season?
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The resources which cannot be renewed after use are called:
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Which soil is rich in potash and lime?
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Terrace cultivation is mainly practiced to control soil erosion in:
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Which of the following is an example of biotic resources?
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Which soil is formed due to intense leaching caused by heavy rainfall?
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The denudation of the soil cover and washing down of soil by various agents is called:
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Resources which are found in a region but have not been utilized are known as:
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Which one of the following states has black soil?
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Land which is left without cultivation for more than five years is called:
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Which type of resource can be replenished naturally?
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The process of transformation of things available in nature into useful form is called:
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Which soil is ideal for the cultivation of cotton?
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Resources which are surveyed and their quantity and quality have been determined are called:
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Which of the following is a renewable resource?
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