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Social StudiesClass 10CBSE

Here are some false statements. Identify the mistakes and rewrite them correctly. (a) Multiplying urban centres with large and dense populations and urban lifestyles have helped in proper utilisation of water resources. (b) Regulating and damming of rivers does not affect the river’s natural flow and its sediment flow. (c) In Gujarat, the Sabarmati basin farmers were not agitated when higher priority was given to water supply in urban areas, particularly during droughts. (d) Today in Rajasthan, the practice of rooftop rainwater water harvesting has gained popularity despite high water availability due to the Indira Gandhi Canal.

) Multiplying urban centres with large and dense populations and urban lifestyles have resulted in improper utilisation of water resources. (b) Regulating and damming of rivers does affect the river’s natural flow and its sediment flow. (c) In Gujarat, the Sabarmati basin farmers were agitated when higher priority was given to water supply in urban areas, particularly during droughts. (d) Today in Rajasthan, the practice of rooftop rainwater water harvesting popu

Social StudiesClass 10CBSE

Which one of the following statements is not an argument in favour of multipurpose river projects? (a) Multi-purpose projects bring water to those areas which suffer from water scarcity. (b) Multi-purpose projects by regulating water flow help to control floods. (c) Multi-purpose projects lead to large scale displacements and loss of livelihood. (d) Multi-purpose projects generate electricity for our industries and our homes.

Multi-purpose projects lead to large scale displacements and loss of livelihood

Social StudiesClass 10CBSE

Based on the information given below classify each of the situations as ‘suffering from water scarcity’ or ‘not suffering from water scarcity’. (a) A region with high annual rainfall. (b) A region having high annual rainfall and large population. (c) A region having high annual rainfall but water is highly polluted. (d) A region having low rainfall and low population.

(a) A region with high annual rainfall – Not suffering from water scarcity (b) A region having high annual rainfall and large population – Suffering from water scarcity (c) A region having high annual rainfall but water is highly polluted – Suffering from water scarcity (d) A region having low rainfall and low population- Not suffering from water scarcity

Social StudiesClass 10CBSE

Write a note on good practices towards conserving forest and wildlife.

In India, joint forest management (JFM) programme is a good example for the involvement of local communities in the management and restoration of degraded forests. The programme has been in formal existence since 1988 when the state of Odisha passed the first resolution for joint forest management. JFM depends on the formation of local (village) institutions that undertake protection activities mostly on degraded forest land managed by the forest department. In return, the members of these co

Social StudiesClass 10CBSE

Describe how communities have conserved and protected forests and wildlife in India.

Chipko Movement: The famous Chipko movement in the Himalayas has not only successfully resisted deforestation in several areas, but has also shown that community afforestation with indigenous species can be enormously successful. Certain societies revere a particular tree which they have preserved from time immemorial. The Mundas and the Santhals of Chota Nagpur region worship mahua (Bassia latifolia) and kadamba (Anthocaphalus cadamba) trees. The tribals of Odisha and Bihar w

Social StudiesClass 10CBSE

How have human activities affected the depletion of flora and fauna? Explain

Various river valley projects have affected the flora and fauna. Many illegal mining projects have depleted the flora and fauna. Too many development projects for leisure activities in the forests have negatively affected them. Too many human activities in the forest area due to rising population and lack of space has created human-animal conflict.

Social StudiesClass 10CBSE

Match the following. Reserved Forests Other forests and wastelands belonging to both government and private individuals and communities Protected Forests Forests are regarded as most valuable as far as the conservation of forest and wildlife resources is concerned Unclassed Forests Forest lands are protected from any further depletion

Answer: Reserved Forests Forests are regarded as most valuable as far as the conservation of forest and wildlife resources is concerned Protected Forests Forest lands are protected from any further depletion Unclassed Forests Other forests and wastelands belonging to both government and priva

Social StudiesClass 10CBSE

Match the following animals with their category of existence. Animals/Plants Category of existence Black Buck Extinct Asiatic Elephant Rare Andaman wild pig Endangered Himalayan Brown Bear Vulnerable Pink Head Duck Endemic

nswer: Animals/Plants Category of existence Black Buck Endangered Asiatic Elephant Vulnerable Andaman wild pig Endemic Himalayan Brown Bear Rare Pink Head

Social StudiesClass 10CBSE

Which of the following conservation strategies do not directly involve community participation? (a) Joint forest management (b) Beej Bachao Andolan (c) Chipko Movement (d) Demarcation of wildlife sanctuaries

Demarcation of wildlife sanctuaries

Social StudiesClass 10CBSE

Which of these statements is not a valid reason for the depletion of flora and fauna? (a) Agricultural expansion. (b) Large scale developmental projects. (c) Grazing and fuelwood collection. (d) Rapid industrialisation and urbanisation.

Grazing and fuelwood collection

Social StudiesClass 10CBSE

How has technical and economic development led to more consumption of resources?

There are various reasons for this. Large-scale production led to over utilisation of resources. Technological advancement led to greater exploitation of resources. Improved medical and health resources led to huge consumption of resources.

Social StudiesClass 10CBSE

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

The use of land is determined both by physical factors, such as topography, climate, and soil types, as well as by human factors, such as population density, technological capability, culture, traditions etc. The pattern of the net sown area varies greatly from one state to another. It is over 80 per cent of the total area in Punjab and Haryana and less than 10 per cent in Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur and Andaman Nicobar Islands. Forest area in the country is far lower than the desired

Social StudiesClass 10CBSE

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

Biotic resource: These are resources that are obtained from the biosphere These resources have life Examples are plants, animals, fish, human beings, livestock etc. Abiotic resource: These resources are composed of non-living things Examples are water, minerals, metals, wind, solar energy etc.

Social StudiesClass 10CBSE

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

The main techniques that can be used are given below. Contour ploughing Terrace farming Strips of grass are allowed to grow between the crops. This method is known as strip cropping.

Social StudiesClass 10CBSE

Answer the following questions in about 30 words. (i) Name three states having black soil and the crop which is mainly grown in it.

3 states are Maharashtra Gujarat Madhya Pradesh The crop grown is cotton.

Social StudiesClass 10CBSE

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

The type of soil found in river deltas is Alluvial Soil. It is very fertile and, therefore, good for the cultivation of crops It consists of various proportions of sand, silt and clay Alluvial soil has a good quantity of potash, lime and phosphoric acid, which is good for the growth of paddy and sugarcane.

Social StudiesClass 10CBSE

In which of the following states is black soil predominantly found? (a) Jammu and Kashmir (b) Maharashtra (c) Rajasthan (d) Jharkhand

Maharashtra

Social StudiesClass 10CBSE

In which one of the following states is terrace cultivation practised? (a) Punjab (b) Plains of Uttar Pradesh (c) Haryana (d) Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand

Social StudiesClass 10CBSE

Which one of the following is the main cause of land degradation in Punjab? (a) Intensive cultivation (b) Deforestation (c) Over-irrigation (d) Overgrazing

Over-irrigation

Social StudiesClass 10CBSE

Under which of the following type of resources can tidal energy not be put? (a) Replenishable (b) Human-made (c) Abiotic (d) Non-recyclable

Replenishable

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