Resources and Development
19 solved questions from Class 10 Geography, each with the full working. Tap any question to see the step-by-step solution.
- 1 Which of the following soil conservation methods involves planting rows of trees to create shelter and break the velocity of wind, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions? medium MCQ 1 mark Soil conservation techniques
- 2 Which type of soil is also known as 'Regur soil' and is ideal for growing cotton in India? easy MCQ 1 mark Classification of soil types
- 3 Which soil‑conservation technique is most suitable for preventing erosion on steep slopes of the Western Ghats? hard MCQ 2 marks Soil conservation on steep slopes
- 4 Which of the following is the most widely used renewable energy source in India for electricity generation? easy MCQ 1 mark Renewable energy sources
- 5 What is the primary topic or theoretical principle explored in 'Resources and Development' (Class 10 GEOGRAPHY)? medium MCQ Chapter Core Principle
- 6 Which key mechanism or analytical rule is highlighted in 'Resources and Development'? medium MCQ Key Analytical Mechanism
- 7 Discuss three major factors influencing the location of thermal power plants in India. medium 5 marks Location factors for thermal power
- 8 India's total renewable water resources are estimated at 1,870 km³ per year and its population is 1.3 billion. Calculate the per‑capita renewable water availability in cubic metres per person per year. (1 km³ = 10⁹ m³) hard 4 marks Per‑capita water availability
- 9 Define 'resource potential' in the context of mineral resources. Why does a high mineral potential not always lead to mineral development? medium 3 marks Resource potential vs development
- 10 Define 'stock' and 'reserve' of mineral resources and give one example of each found in India. easy 2 marks Mineral stock vs reserve
- 11 Which of the following is the major source of non‑renewable energy used for electricity generation in India? easy MCQ 1 mark Non‑renewable power source
- 12 A solar power park is planned over an area of 10 km². The average solar insolation is 5 kWh m⁻² day⁻¹, the photovoltaic panels have an efficiency of 15 %, and the plant is expected to operate 300 days a year. Calculate the total electricity that can be generated in a year in gigawatt‑hours (GWh). (1 km² = 10⁶ m²) medium 3 marks Solar energy generation calculation
- 13 Discuss three major constraints in the development of mineral resources in India and suggest two measures to overcome each constraint. hard 5 marks Mineral development constraints
- 14 A solar power park of 15 km² is planned. The average solar insolation is 6 kWh m⁻² day⁻¹. Photovoltaic panels have an efficiency of 18 %, and the plant operates 320 days a year. Calculate the total electricity that can be generated in a year in gigawatt‑hours (GWh). (1 km² = 10⁶ m²). medium 3 marks Solar power generation calculations
- 15 Define "resource potential" in the context of mineral resources. Why does a high mineral potential not always lead to mineral development? hard 3 marks Mineral resource potential vs development
- 16 Which soil conservation technique is most suitable for preventing erosion on steep slopes of the Western Ghats? easy MCQ 1 mark Erosion control on steep slopes
- 17 Which soil conservation method is best suited to reduce soil erosion on steep slopes of the Western Ghats? easy MCQ 2 marks Soil conservation in hilly terrain
- 18 A solar power park of 12 km² is planned in Rajasthan. The average solar insolation is 6.5 kWh m⁻² day⁻¹, the photovoltaic panels have an efficiency of 20%, and the plant is expected to operate 310 days a year. Calculate the total electricity that can be generated in a year in gigawatt‑hours. medium 3 marks Solar energy generation calculations
- 19 Define "resource potential" in the context of mineral resources and explain why a high resource potential does not always lead to mineral development. hard 4 marks Mineral resource potential definition