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The document outlines 100 important questions for Class 10 Geography (CBSE), covering key topics such as resources and development, forest and wildlife resources, water resources, agriculture, and minerals and energy resources. Each section includes questions that encourage understanding of concepts like sustainable development, biodiversity, water conservation, agricultural practices, and the importance of minerals. The questions aim to facilitate comprehensive learning and assessment of geographical knowledge.

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The document outlines 100 important questions for Class 10 Geography (CBSE), covering key topics such as resources and development, forest and wildlife resources, water resources, agriculture, and minerals and energy resources. Each section includes questions that encourage understanding of concepts like sustainable development, biodiversity, water conservation, agricultural practices, and the importance of minerals. The questions aim to facilitate comprehensive learning and assessment of geographical knowledge.

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100 Most Important Questions - Class

10 Geography (CBSE)
1. Resources and Development
 Define resource and classify resources based on ownership.
 What is sustainable development? Why is it important?
 Explain the classification of resources based on exhaustibility.
 What is resource planning? State the steps involved.
 Distinguish between renewable and non-renewable resources.
 Explain the problems associated with resource planning in India.
 Why is soil considered a resource?
 What is soil erosion? Mention its causes.
 Differentiate between alluvial soil and black soil.
 Describe methods to conserve soil.
 Name the different types of soils found in India.
 Mention two characteristics of red soil.
 Explain the factors responsible for soil formation.
 Why is land use planning essential in India?
 State any two human activities responsible for land degradation.
 Describe the distribution of alluvial soil in India.
 Why is the land resource unevenly distributed in India?
 Mention any two methods to conserve natural resources.
 What is over-irrigation and how does it lead to land degradation?
 Explain the need for resource conservation.

2. Forest and Wildlife Resources


 Why is biodiversity important for human beings?
 What are the different types of species based on IUCN?
 Mention any three causes for the depletion of flora and fauna.
 What is the difference between endangered and extinct species?
 Describe the main features of the Chipko Movement.
 What is the role of communities in forest conservation?
 List any two steps taken by the Indian government to conserve forests.
 What is a biosphere reserve? Give two examples.
 Explain how human activities have led to the destruction of forests.
 What is deforestation and what are its consequences?
 Mention any three important features of joint forest management.
 What is the importance of forest for tribal people?
 What are protected forests?
 Differentiate between reserved and protected forests.
 Explain how forests are being conserved in India.
 What is the role of wildlife sanctuaries in biodiversity conservation?
 List the names of two wildlife sanctuaries in India.
 Explain the importance of National Parks in conservation efforts.
 State the classification of forests in India.
 What are endemic species? Give examples.

3. Water Resources
 Why is water a renewable resource?
 Mention the major sources of irrigation in India.
 What are multipurpose river valley projects? Give examples.
 Explain the objectives of rainwater harvesting.
 State the importance of water conservation.
 Mention two reasons for water scarcity in India.
 How has industrialisation led to water pollution?
 Describe traditional methods of water harvesting.
 List two advantages of multipurpose river valley projects.
 Explain the Narmada Bachao Andolan.
 What is watershed management?
 Describe rooftop rainwater harvesting in Rajasthan.
 Why are dams called multi-purpose projects?
 What are the negative effects of large dams?
 Explain any three reasons for conservation of water.
 Differentiate between surface water and groundwater.
 Describe the role of community in water conservation.
 What are the effects of excessive use of groundwater?
 State any two water harvesting techniques used in India.
 What are the causes of water pollution?

4. Agriculture
 What are the different types of farming in India?
 Explain the features of intensive subsistence farming.
 What is commercial farming? Give examples.
 List any three problems faced by Indian farmers.
 Why is the productivity of Indian agriculture low?
 State the importance of agriculture in Indian economy.
 Describe the cropping pattern in India.
 What are the Rabi and Kharif crops? Give examples.
 What is shifting cultivation? Why is it harmful?
 Describe the contribution of green revolution in agriculture.
 What are the problems of Indian agriculture?
 Mention the main characteristics of plantation agriculture.
 List any three institutional reforms introduced by the Indian government.
 What is the importance of organic farming?
 State the major crops grown in India.
 Describe the geographical conditions required for rice cultivation.
 What are millets? Name two types.
 Differentiate between subsistence and commercial farming.
 Why is agriculture considered the backbone of India?
 What steps has the government taken to improve agriculture?

5. Minerals and Energy Resources


 What are the different types of minerals? Give examples.
 Explain the difference between metallic and non-metallic minerals.
 What is the importance of minerals in our daily life?
 Describe the distribution of coal in India.
 State the major iron ore producing states in India.
 What are the uses of petroleum?
 Describe the classification of energy resources.
 Differentiate between conventional and non-conventional sources of energy.
 Explain the importance of solar energy in India.
 State any two advantages of wind energy.
 What is geothermal energy?
 Mention any three advantages of biogas.
 Describe the environmental impact of mining.
 What are the problems associated with the use of fossil fuels?
 Explain how tidal energy is produced.
 What is nuclear energy? Mention its two advantages.
 Describe the steps to conserve mineral resources.
 Why is hydel energy considered a clean source of energy?
 What are ferrous minerals? Give two examples.
 Mention the uses of natural gas.

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