Topic & sub-topics covered: Land Resources: Resources and Development (All single detail notes are exam-oriented).
We have discussed in-depth and exam-oriented pointers that can be asked in the board exam of class 10th about “Land Resources” from the NCERT Geography notes for class 10th chapter 1st “Resources and Development“.
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Land Resources
1. Importance of Land as a Natural Resource:
- Land is a crucial natural resource that supports natural vegetation, wildlife, human life, economic activities, and transport and communication systems.
- Given its finite nature, careful planning is essential for the sustainable use of land for various purposes.
2. Land Use and Economic Activities:
- Land is fundamental for human habitation and performing economic activities, including agriculture, industry, and infrastructure development.
3. Relief Features of India’s Land:
- India’s land is diverse, comprising mountains, plateaus, plains, and islands.
- Plains: Constitute about 43% of India’s land area, providing key facilities for agriculture and industry.
- Mountains: Cover 30% of India’s total surface area, ensuring perennial rivers, supporting tourism, and contributing to ecological balance.
- Plateaus: Make up 27% of the country’s land area, rich in minerals, fossil fuels, and forests.
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MCQs on NCERT Geography Class 10 Chapter 1 Topic – Land Resources Class 10
Here are top exam oriented mcq’s type questions on “Land Resources class 10” that you should prepare for your CBSE or state board exams:
Question 1. Land is considered an important resource because it supports:
A) Only agriculture
B) Only industries
C) Natural vegetation, wildlife, and human life
D) Only transport
Answer: C
Question 2. Land is a:
A) Renewable resource
B) Unlimited resource
C) Finite resource
D) Man-made resource
Answer: C
Question 3. Proper planning of land is necessary due to:
A) Excess availability
B) Finite nature of land
C) Lack of population
D) No economic use
Answer: B
Question 4. Land is essential for which economic activities?
A) Only agriculture
B) Only industry
C) Agriculture, industry, and infrastructure
D) Only trade
Answer: C
Question 5. Which landform covers about 43% of India’s area?
A) Mountains
B) Plateaus
C) Plains
D) Islands
Answer: C
Question 6. Mountains cover approximately how much area of India?
A) 27%
B) 30%
C) 43%
D) 50%
Answer: B
Question 7. Plateaus cover about:
A) 27%
B) 30%
C) 43%
D) 50%
Answer: A
Question 8. Plateaus are rich in:
A) Water only
B) Minerals and fossil fuels
C) Agriculture only
D) Population
Answer: B
Question 9. Mountains help in:
A) Reducing rivers
B) Stopping tourism
C) Maintaining ecological balance
D) Decreasing rainfall
Answer: C
Question 10. Plains are most suitable for:
A) Mining
B) Agriculture and industries
C) Forest conservation only
D) Tourism only
Answer: B