Notes for class 10th



IDEAL INDIAN SCHOOL, DOHA-QATAR EASY CONCEPT PRACTICE PAPERSOCIAL SCIENCE GEOGRAPHY CLASS: X Q.1 Why is resource planning essential in India?A.1 Resource planning is a technique or skill or proper utilization of resources.a) As resources are limited, their planning is necessary so that we can use them properly and save them for future generations.b) They are distributed unevenly.c) They are needed to be protected from over exploitation.Q.2 Suggest any five measures to control land degradation in India.A.2 i) Afforestation ii) Proper management of grazing, iii) Planting shelter belts of plantsiv) Stabilization of sand dunes by planting thorny bushes, v) Proper management of waste landvi) Control of mining, vii) Proper discharge of industrial effluents and waste after treatments.Q.3 Classify Indian forests into three categories. Write the main feature of each.A.3 a) Reserved Forest: They are regarded as most valuable as far as conservation of forest and wildlife resources are concerned. e.g. Kerala, West Bengal.b) Protected Forest: This forest land is protected from any further depletion. e.g. Haryana, Punjab.c) Un classed Forests: There are other forests and wastelands belonging both government andprivate individuals and communities. All North Eastern states and parts of Gujarat.Q.4 List any three advantages and disadvantages of Multipurpose River Project.A.4 Advantages: i) They are the main source of power generations.ii) They provide cheap energy and are the backbone of industry and agriculture.iii) They control floods because water can be stored in them.iv) These projects are the main source of irrigation and also help in conserving soil.Disadvantages: I) Due to construction of dams, there are no adequate water in the river becauseOf this they lack in rich silt.ii) It is affecting aquatic life.iii) It resulted in displacement of local communities.Q.5 Explain any five Institutional and Technical Reforms brought by the government to improve thecondition of Indian agriculture.A.5 a) Land Reforms: collectivisation, consolidation of holdings, cooperation and abolition ofZamindari.b) Agricultural Reforms : Green revolution and White revolution.c) Land development programmes: i) Crop Insurance, ii) Issuing of Kissan Credit Card,iii) Special weather reports and agricultural programmes for farmers on radio and TV.iv) Government announces Minimum Support Prices (MSP) to check exploitation.v) The government provides technical assistance and training for farmers.vi) The govt. provides HYV seeds and fertilizers.v) Soil testing facilities, cold storage and transportation facilities are providing by governmentfor farmers.Q.6 What are ‘Placer deposits’? Give examples of minerals found in such deposits.A.6 Certain minerals may occur as alluvial deposits in sands of valley floors and base of hills. Thesedeposits are called ‘Placer deposits’.e.g. Gold, silver, tin and platinum are examples of some important minerals found in ‘placerdeposits’.Q.7 What challenges are faced by the jute textile industries in India? Mention the main objectivesOf National Jute Policy, 2005.A.7 Problems faced by jute mills: a) stiff competition in international market like Bangladesh,Brazil, Philippines, Egypt etc.b) stiff competition from synthetic fibre.c) Products need to be diversified.In 2005, National Jute Policy was formulated with the objective of increasing productivity,Improving quality, ensuring good prices and enhancing the yield per hectare.Q.8 Classify roads into six classes according to their capacity. What is the role of National HighwayAuthority of India?A.8 a) Golden Quadrilateral Super Highways reduced the time and distance between the mega citiesOf India.b) National Highways connect the state capitals with district headquarters.c) State Highways joins the state capitals with district headquarters.d) District Highways connect the district centres with the major roads.e) Other Rural Roads which link rural areas and villages with towns.f) Border Roads have increased accessibility in areas of difficult terrain.Projects related to Super Highways are being implemented by the NHAI.Q.9 Describe any two merits of railways and any two problems being faced by the railways.A.9 a) Railways are the principle mode of transportation for freight and passengers.b) Railways are useful in conducting business, tourism and transportation of goods over longdistances.c) Railways in India bind the economic life of the country.Problems: i) Travelling without ticket. ii) Thefts and damaging railway property.iii) stopping of trains without any emergency or necessity.Q.10 Highlight any five features of Hazira-Vijaipur-Jagdishpur gas pipeline.A.10 a) This pipeline is about 1700 km. long.b) It links Mumbai High and Basin with the fertilizer ,power and industrial complexes inWestern and northern India.c) This artery has provided energy to India’s gas production.d) It replaced liquid fuels to CNG. ECONOMICSQ.1 What is Sustainable development? Explain any four measures to promote sustainableDevelopment.A.1 Sustainable development: Development without environmental degradation and withConservation of resources for the future generation.Measures to promote sustainable development: i) Increased use of renewable resource.ii) Less use of fossil fuels.iii) Introduction of organic farming.iv) Adopting measures to reduce global warming.Q.2 What is development? What are the indicators used by UNDP for measuring development?Compare it with the World Bank report.A.2 i) Development refers to the process as a result of which along with increase in real per-Capita income, there is improvement in the economic welfare and well-being of people.ii) The UNDP has taken: a) Education b) Health c) Per capita income as the indicators.iii) Compared to the World Bank report: a) It is a broader concept of development.b) Countries have been ranked and goals other than level of income are being taken intoaccount.Q.3 Differentiate between organised and unorganised sector.A.3 Organised Sector: a) It is the one where the terms of employment are regular and peoplehave assured work.b) They have to abide by the govt. rules and regulations.c) They enjoy security of employment.d) They enjoy several benefits such as paid leave, pensions and gratuity.Unorganised sector: a) They are in small units, taken care by an individual orgroup of people.b) There are rules and regulations but not followed.c) Low-paid and irregular.d) Employment is not secure.Q.4 What are Demand Deposits? Explain any three features of it?A.4 People save their money in banks by opening an account. The deposits in the bank accountsCan be withdrawn on demand, so these deposits are called Demand Deposits.a) It is the essential feature of money.b) They constitute money in the modern economy.c) It is authorised by the government of the country.d) It is controlled by RBI.Q.5 Explain the differences between Formal and Informal source of credit.A.5 Formal sector Credit: a) Includes banks and cooperatives. b) Banks require collateral andproper documentation for loan. C) A reasonable rate of interest is charged. D) They have anobjective of social welfare. D) Terms of credit are fair and reasonable. E) The RBI supervises itsfunctioning. Informal Sector Credit: a) Includes money lenders,traders. B) No collateral isrequired. C) Can lead to debt trap. D) motive is to extract profit as much as possible.They have unreasonable terms of credit. E) Banks do no supervises.Q.6 What are Self Help Groups? How do they work? Explain.A.6 Self Help Groups are the organization of the rural poor, in particular women to pool theirSavings and provide loans to their members.Work of self help groups: a) Generally self help groups consist of 15-20 members.b) Members belong to one neighbourhood. C)They meet regularly. D) Their savings variesfrom Rs. 25 to Rs. 100 or more.e) Only members can take loans from the group itself.f) The group charges interest less than the money lenders. G) All the important decisionsregarding savings and loans are taken by the members of the group. H) The group iscollectively responsible for the repayment of the loan. i) They meet to discuss social issuesQ.7 How do the MNCs help in the growth of local companies?A.7 a) MNCs are spreading their production and interacting with local producers in variousCountries across the globe. B) By setting up partnership with local companies. C) By using theLocal companies for supply. d) By closely competing with the local companies or buying them.Q.8 “Barriers on foreign trade and foreign investment were removed to a large extent in India since1991”. Justify the statement.A.8 a) Barriers on foreign trade and foreign investment were partially removed.b) Goods could be improved and exported easily.c) Foreign companies could set up factories and offices.d) Opportunities for Indian producers to compete with producers around the globe.Q.9 What are the Special Economic Zones (SEZs)? Why is the government setting up SEZs?A.9 SEZs are industrial areas with world class facilities. I) Companies who set up units in SEZs areExempted from tax for 5 years. ii) They are set up to attract foreign investment.Q.10 Explain any three features of the Consumer Protection Act of 1986.A.10 Consumer Protection Act 1986, a major step taken in 1986 by the Indian government was theEnactment of the Consumer Protection Act, popularly known as COPRA.a) It applies to all goods and services. B) It covers all sectors i.e. Private,Public and cooperative.c) It gives rights to consumers. D) established consumer protection councils at centre and state levels. ................
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