Resource Management Quiz

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What differentiates renewable resources from non-renewable resources?

Non-renewable resources are available in unlimited quantities.

Renewable resources are never depleted.

Renewable resources can be replenished through various processes. (correct)

Non-renewable resources can be reproduced through natural processes.

Which of the following is an example of a community-owned resource?

A public park (correct)

A privately owned cinema hall

A private plantation

A personal picnic spot

What characterizes potential resources?

They are fully utilized resources.

They have been surveyed and are currently in use.

They are analyzed but not developed.

They exist in a region but are not yet used. (correct)

What type of resources are classified as national resources?

All resources available within a nation. Signup and view all the answers

Which resource cannot be renewed or replenished naturally?

Coal Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of 'stock' in resource management?

Materials that can satisfy human needs but are unsupported by technology. Signup and view all the answers

What defines individual resources?

Resources owned privately by individuals. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes international resources?

They require agreement from international institutions for use. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of black soils?

They are made up of extremely fine, clayey material. Signup and view all the answers

Which process contributes to the formation of red soils?

Development on crystalline igneous rocks. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes khadar soil from bangar soil?

Khadar is newer and more fertile than bangar. Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of India's land area is covered by plains?

43% Signup and view all the answers

In which regions are black soils predominantly found?

Plateau regions of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main drawback of black soil?

It is sticky when wet and hard to work with. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors is a physical factor that determines land use?

Climate Signup and view all the answers

What does waste land include?

Land used for settlements and roads Signup and view all the answers

How do laterite soils develop?

Due to intensive leaching from heavy rainfall. Signup and view all the answers

Which factors contribute to the fertility of alluvial soil?

Adequate proportions of potash and phosphoric acid. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following states is mentioned as being impacted by over irrigation?

Punjab Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes net sown area?

Actual area under cultivation Signup and view all the answers

What is ‘Bangar’ in the context of soil classification?

Old alluvial soil with high kanker nodules. Signup and view all the answers

How does mineral processing contribute to land degradation?

By generating dust that affects soil water infiltration Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for land degradation in states like Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh?

Deforestation due to mining activities Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes the gross cropped area in agriculture?

Area under cultivation along with fallow land Signup and view all the answers

What is one impact of high temperatures on the humus content of soil?

It destroys microorganisms, especially decomposers. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following regions are known for laterite soil formation?

Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu Signup and view all the answers

What is a major drawback of arid soils?

They lack moisture and humus due to evaporation. Signup and view all the answers

How does sheet erosion occur?

Topsoil is eroded when water flows as a sheet over a slope. Signup and view all the answers

What method can decelerate water flow down slopes to minimize soil erosion?

Contour ploughing Signup and view all the answers

What effect do gullies have on land use?

They create deep channels making the land unfit for cultivation. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of shelter belts?

To stabilize sand dunes and deserts. Signup and view all the answers

What causes soil erosion due to poor farming methods?

Incorrect ploughing methods forming channels for water flow Signup and view all the answers

What are reserves in the context of resource management?

A subset of stock that can be utilized with existing technology but has not yet been exploited Signup and view all the answers

Sustainable development primarily emphasizes which of the following?

Balancing present needs with future generations' needs without harming the environment Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of Agenda 21 from the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro?

To address global poverty, environmental damage, and disease through cooperation Signup and view all the answers

Why is resource planning essential in India?

There is significant diversity in resource availability leading to imbalances Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the processes involved in resource planning?

Encouraging unlimited consumption of resources Signup and view all the answers

How are resources connected to the history of colonialism?

Colonialism was driven by the technological superiority of colonial powers to exploit resources Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant reason for the importance of resource conservation?

Over-utilization can lead to socio-economic and environmental issues Signup and view all the answers

Why is land considered a crucial natural resource?

Land supports various life forms and human activities, including communication systems Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Very Short Answer Questions

Q. 1. Define the term 'Resource'.
- Everything available in the environment, usable for needs, technologically accessible, economically feasible, and culturally acceptable, is a resource.
Q. 2. What is the role of human beings in the development of a resource?
- Humans transform environmental materials into resources and use them.
Q. 3. What are renewable resources?
- Resources renewed through physical, chemical, or mechanical processes. Examples include water, forests, and wildlife.
Q. 4. What are non-renewable resources?
- Resources that cannot be renewed or replenished, taking millions of years to form. Examples include coal, mineral oil, and iron ore.
Q. 5. Define Individual Resources.
- Resources privately owned by individuals. Examples include plantations, pasture lands, and water in wells.
Q. 6. Which resources are community owned resources?
- Resources accessible to community members. Examples include public parks, picnic spots, and playgrounds.
Q. 7. What are National Resources.
- All resources within a nation, categorized as national resources. Examples include minerals, wildlife, forests, water resources, and land.
Q. 8. Which resources are termed as 'International Resources'?
- Resources managed by international institutions for global use. Examples include oceanic resources beyond a nation's exclusive economic zone.
Q. 9. What are Potential Resources?
- Resources found in a region but not yet utilized. Examples include wind and solar energy.
Q. 10. Define Developed Resources.
- Resources surveyed, quantified, and developed for use. For example, coal and mineral oil.
Q. 11. What do you understand by the term 'stock'?
- Materials in the environment with potential use but currently lacking appropriate technology for access. Example includes water from hydrogen and oxygen.
Q. 12. What are 'Reserves'?
- Resources within a 'stock' that can be used with existing technology, but have not yet been utilized. Examples include water in dams, forests.
Q. 13. What do you mean by sustainable development?
- Development that meets current needs without compromising the ability of future generations.
Q. 14. When and where was the first International Earth Summit held? First International Earth Summit at Rio de Janeiro in June 1992. 100 heads of state attended.
Q. 15. What was Agenda 21 of Earth Summit of Rio de Janeiro? Agenda to combat environmental damage, poverty, disease through global cooperation.
Q. 16. Why is there a need of planning resources in India? India's diverse resource availability necessitates balanced planning at national, state, and regional levels.
Q. 17. What are the three processes involved in Resource Planning? (i) Identifying and documenting resources across the country. (ii) Developing a planning structure with appropriate technology. (iii) Aligning resource development plans with national development plans.
Q. 18. How are resources associated with colonialism?
- Colonists prioritized resource-rich colonies due to technological advantages
- Resources in colonies were used to fuel development in imperial powers.
Q. 19. Why is resource conservation important?
- Rational resource use prevents socio-economic and environmental problems
Q. 20. What is the importance of land as a natural resource?
- Critical for natural vegetation, wildlife, human life, economic activities, and transportation.
Q. 21. What are the main relief features of India?
- Plains (43%), Mountains (30%), Plateaus (27%).
Q. 22. Which factors determine the use of land?
- Physical factors (topography, climate, soil type) and human factors (population density, technology, culture).
Q. 23. What is Net Sown Area?
- Cultivated land utilized once or twice in about two to three years.
Q. 24. What is gross cropped area?
- Cultivated land, including fallow land left untilled.
Q. 25. What is waste land?
- Rocky, arid, desert, or non-agricultural land (settlements, roads, railways, industries).
Q. 26. How does land degradation occur?
- Continuous use without proper management leads to degradation.
Q. 27. What is the percentage of land degradation in India?
- About 28% of forest, 56% of water-eroded area, 10% of wind-eroded area
Q. 28. In which states is land degraded due to mining?
- Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha suffer mining-related deforestation issues.
Q. 29. In which states is over irrigation responsible for land degradation?
- Punjab, Haryana, and Western Uttar Pradesh face waterlogging and soil salinity due to excessive irrigation.
Q. 30. How is mineral processing responsible for land degradation?
- Mineral processing generates dust that reduces water infiltration, soil quality issues
Q. 31. Why is soil considered as a important resource?
- Soil supports plant growth, and is a critical natural resource supporting various life forms.
Q. 32. Which factors help in the formation of soil?
- Relief, parent rock, climate, vegetation, and time are key factors.
Q. 33. Which forces of nature help in the formation of soil?
- Temperature changes, water flow, wind, glaciers, and decomposing organisms shape soil formation.
Q. 34. Which soils are formed at the foothills?
- Coarse soils are common in foothill regions like Duars, Chos , and Terai.
Q. 35. What is 'Bangar'?
- Old alluvial soil with high concentrations of nodules.
Q. 36. What is 'khadar'?
- A newer alluvial soil with more fertile particles than bangar.
Q. 37. Why is alluvial soil called 'fertile soil'?
- Alluvial soil contains nutrients like potash, phosphoric acid, and lime, which help crops grow.
Q. 38. Which soils are called 'black soils'?
- Black soils, also named Regur, are ideal for cotton cultivation.
Q. 39. In which regions are black soils found?
- Black soils are found in plateaus of Maharashtra, Saurashtra, Malwa, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh.
Q. 40. What are the chief characteristics of black soil?
- Black soils possess high moisture holding capacity, have clayey material.
Q. 41. What is the main drawback of black soil?
- Sticky when wet, making it difficult to work on unless tilled immediately after rainfall.
Q. 42. How are red soils formed?
- Red soils form on crystalline igneous rocks in low rainfall areas of the Deccan plateau.
Q. 43. How do these red soils look red or yellow in colour?
- The presence of iron in crystalline-metamorphic rocks gives the soil its reddish or yellowish colour
Q. 44. How are laterite soils formed?
- Intense leaching from high temperatures and heavy rainfall result in the formation of laterite soils.
Q. 45. Why is humus content in laterite soil low?
- High temperatures destroy many decomposers, thus decreasing humus content.
Q. 46-50: (Details on laterite, arid, and forest soils, soil erosion)
Q.51-55: (Details on soil erosion, sheet erosion, gullies, terrace farming, defective farming practices.)
Q. 56-57: (Details on strip cropping and shelter belts)

(Note: Q.50-Q.57 cover soil erosion, types of soil erosion, steps to prevent soil erosion, and agricultural practices to prevent soil erosion, which includes strip cropping methods and shelter belt use)

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Test your understanding of resource management concepts with this quiz. It covers definitions and classifications of resources, including renewable and non-renewable types. Challenge yourself with questions about individual and community-owned resources.