10. 1. 12 13, 4 15. 16. 17. 18. WORKSHEET FOR GEOGRAPHY CLASS — X (2023-24) CH 2 FOREST AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES Describe how communities have conserved and protected forests and wildlife in india The role of a few communities in India to conserve and protect wildlife cannot be over- ‘emphasized. Comment on this. Why conservation of forests and wildlife necessary in India? Explain with examples how local communities in various parts of the country conserve forests in their ways oR “Different traditional communities are involved in conserving their natural habitats in India”. Analyse the statement. Explain the role of the Joint Forest Management (JFM) programme in the management and restorabon of degraded forests. oR Describe the Joint Forest Management programme. White a short note on the Chipko Movement for the conservation of forests ‘What steps must be taken to preserve the natural vegetation? ‘What are the steps taken by the Government to conserve the flora and fauna of the country? Depletion of forests leads to the disappearance of wildlife as well as many wild varieties of plants. How is Afforestation helpful in maintaining ecological balance? Do you think natural vegetation is important for the environment and for humans? Please provide reasons to support your answer “India's environment is at great risk". Justify this statement. Give any three methods of forest conservation adopted by the government after independence ‘What types of forests are found in different parts of india? White any three features of Un-Classed forests ‘Write down the features of the Reserved Forests. Write down the features of the Protected Forests. “India has rich flora and fauna.” Explain Distinguish between reserved and protected forests,Very short or one word answer questions (useful for MCQs): ‘What percentage of global precipitation is received by india? What are the three main causes due to which water scarcity occurs in most cases in India? Write any four important uses of water. What are the three main causes af river water pollution in india? Name the hydraulic structure constructed by itutmésh in the Lath century for supplying water to Siri Fort ‘areas in Delhi. ‘Who proclaimed the dams as ‘temples of modern india? {In which part of india people use diversion channels known as ‘guls’ or “kuls’ for irrigation in agriculture? What js ‘Palar Pani’? {In which state of india rooftop rainwater harvesting became compulsory to every household? 10. Which state is famous for bamboo drip irrigation system? Short answer questions (answer should not exceed 89 words): 11, Write a short note on the need and conservation of water resources in india with reference to intensive Industrialization and urbanization. 12. Why dams are also referred to as multipurpose river projects? 13, Highlight the adverse effects of dams on aquatic life and vegetation. 14, Explain three causes of new social movements like the Normado Bachao Andolan and Tehri Bachoo Andolan, ‘Long answer questions (answer should not exceed 120 words}: 15. Why multi-purposes projects and large dams have come under great scrutiny and opposition? 16, Water is available in abundance in india even then scarcity of water is experienced in many parts of the country. Discuss with examples. 17. Describe the system of rooftop rain water harvesting in the semi-arid and arid regions of Rajasthan. Ypepe sexe Map work: Locate and label the following dams with their rivers on a political outline map of India. Salal dam ~ Chenab River Bhakhra Mangal Dam ~ Sathuj River Tehri dam — Ganga River Rana Pratap Sagar ~ Chambal River Sardar Sarovar — Narmada River Hirakud dam ~ Mahanadt River Nagarjuna Sagar — krishna River Tungabhadra dam — Tungabhadra River exo Ree1. Who wrote the book “Stall is Beautiful’? 2. Which type of soil is found in the river deltas of the Eastern Coast? 3. Write the two types of renewable resources. 4. From which Five Year Plan has India made concerted efforts for achieving the goals of resource planning? 5. Give any two factors which determine the land use pattern of a nation. ‘6. How much degraded land is present in India? 7. By which name is the bad land known in Chambal basin’? ‘8. Name the institution which is empowered by the government of India to acquire land? ‘9. What is strip cropping? 10, Name the way which helps the sand dune to stabilization, 11. Name the areas where terrace farming is practiced in India? 12. Why are the lower horizons of the soil occupied by Kankar? 13. Name the soil which is suitable for the cropping of cashew nuts. 14, Name the autrient in which black soils is poor? 15. Name any two nutrients which are found in black soils? 16, Mention the reason due to which red soils looks red? 17. Name the soils which are well known for their capacity to hold moisture, 18. Which region of India ix known as Basalt region? 19, tn which state overgrazing is the main reason of land degradation in India? 20, Where was first international earth summit helt? Coal, iron ore, petroleum, diesel etc. are the examples of resources b) Abiotic resources resources d) Non Renewable resourcesWORKSHEET CLASS -X AGRICULTURE L Very Short Answer Type. 1. What is Green Revolution? 2. What is the full form of ICAR? 3. Which crop is major xrop of rabi? 4, In which system of agriculture, single crop is grown on a large scale? 5. Which crop is used for both as food and fodder? 6. By which another name is ‘Slash and Burn‘ agriculture known? 7. Why are some pulses known as leguminious? 8. Which crop is known as Golden fibre? 9. Which is the leading coffee producing state in India? 10, Name the two important zones in india? IL. Short Answer questions ( Not more than 80 words) 1, Which are the two main cropping seasons in India? Mention their growing and harvesting periods? 2. Describe the uses of oilseeds. Which state is the largest producer of groundnut’? 3. Why is West Bengal the leading producers of Jute, the second important fibre crop of India 4, Explain any four feature of primitive subsistence agriculture in India/ 5. Describe the geographical condition required for the cultivation of cotton. ILL Long Answer Type Questions. (Not more than 120 words) 1. What is the importance of agriculture in Indian Economy? 2, Describe any five step taken by the government of India to increase the productivity of agriculture in India. 3. Define plantation agriculture, Explain any four characteristics of plantation agriculture.