Resources and Development questions for CBSE X

Among Maharashtra,Punjab,Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, in which state is overgrazing identified as a major cause of land degradation?

Which measures can help reduce land degradation and erosion in Himalayan hills?

How do people contribute to resource development?

Which description correctly defines soil erosion and identifies two controls on slopes?

Which state is a suitable map location for arid soil?

"There is enough for everybody's need and not for anybody's greed". Who said this ?

Analyze the information given below, considering one of the following correct options: (i) It is formed by the deposition of alluvium brought down by the east-flowing peninsular rivers. (ii) Itis highly fertile. (iii) It consists of various proportions of sand, silt and clay. (iv) Itis rich in potash, phosphoric acid and lime but deficient in organic matter.

Identify the soil with the help of clues given below: • develops in areas with high temperature and heavy rainfall • is low in humus content • found in the hilly areas of Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu