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Resource Management and Land Use in India

The document consists of multiple-choice questions, short answers, long answers, and assertions regarding resource types, land use patterns, and the impact of development on resource consumption. It emphasizes the importance of sustainable development and equitable resource distribution to address environmental issues and inequalities. Key topics include soil types, land degradation causes, and methods for controlling soil erosion.

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Resource Management and Land Use in India

The document consists of multiple-choice questions, short answers, long answers, and assertions regarding resource types, land use patterns, and the impact of development on resource consumption. It emphasizes the importance of sustainable development and equitable resource distribution to address environmental issues and inequalities. Key topics include soil types, land degradation causes, and methods for controlling soil erosion.

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Section A – Multiple Choice Questions (1 mark each)

1. Which type of resource is iron ore?

Answer: Non-renewable

2. Under which category does tidal energy fall?

Answer: Replenishable

3. What is the main cause of land degradation in Punjab?

Answer: Over-irrigation

4. Terrace cultivation is practiced in:

Answer: Uttarakhand

5. Black soil is predominantly found in:

Answer: Maharashtra

✍️Section B – Short Answers (≈ 30 words)

1. *Name three states with black soil and a main crop.*

Answer: Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh — mainly grow cotton

2. *Which soil is found in eastern coastal deltas? List three features.*

Answer: Alluvial soil:

Very fertile

Mixture of sand, silt & clay

Rich in potash, lime & phosphoric acid—ideal for paddy & sugarcane

3. *How to control soil erosion in hilly areas?*

Answer: Use contour ploughing, terrace farming, and strip cropping

4. *Define biotic and abiotic resources with examples.*

Answer:

Biotic: living-origin – e.g., plants, animals, fish

Abiotic: non-living – e.g., water, minerals, metals


📝 Section C – Long Answers (≈ 120 words each)

1. *Explain India’s land-use pattern. Why hasn't forest area increased much since 1960–61?*

Answer:

Land use is influenced by physical factors (soil, climate, terrain) and human factors (population,
technology, economy). Net sown area is over 80% in Punjab & Haryana, but under 10% in NE states .
Forest cover remains at around 22% (below the 33% target) due to demands from agriculture,
infrastructure, urbanisation, and resource extraction. Since 1960–61, forest area has increased only
marginally (~4%), as most land use has prioritized development over conservation .

2. *How have technical and economic developments increased resource consumption?*

Answer:

Technological advancements have made mass extraction and production possible, boosting resource
use. Better medical and health services have decreased mortality, increasing population and
resource demand. Economic growth raised living standards, further driving up resource consumption
for goods, infrastructure, and services .

Section D – Assertion & Reason

1. A: Equitable resource distribution is essential for quality of life & global peace.

R: Equitable distribution promotes inequality.

Answer: A is true, R is false .

2. A: Rich resources in colonies attracted foreign invaders.

R: Invaders used better technologies to exploit and amass wealth.

Answer: Both A and R are true; R explains A .

Section E – Case-Based/Value-Based

“The Earth has enough to satisfy everyone’s needs, but not one person’s greed.” How does this
relate to development?

Answer: This highlights the need to curb excessive consumption. Resource misuse for individual gain
leads to depletion, inequality, and environmental issues like pollution and climate change .
Sustainable development is about meeting needs responsibly and conserving for future generations

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