Chapter 6 Human Resource
Chapter 6 Human Resource Textbook Questions Solved Question 1. Answer the following questions. (i) Why are people considered a resource? (ii) What are the causes for the uneven distribution of population in the world? (iii) The world population has grown very rapidly. Why? (iv) Discuss the role of any two factors influencing population change. (v) […]
Chapter 5 Industries
Chapter 5 Industries Textbook Questions Solved Question 1. Answer the following questions. (i) What is meant by the term ‘industry’? (ii) Which are the main factors which influence the location of an industry? (iii) Which industry is often referred to as the backbone of the modern industry and why? (iv) Why cotton textile industry rapidly […]
Chapter 4 Agriculture
Chapter 4 Agriculture Textbook Questions Solved Question 1. Answer the following questions. (i) What is agriculture? (ii) Name the factors influencing agriculture. (iii) What is shifting cultivation? What are its disadvantages? (iv) What is plantation agriculture? (v) Name the fibre crops and name the climatic conditions required for their growth. Answer: (i) Agriculture is the […]
Chapter 3 Mineral and Power Resources
Chapter 3 Mineral and Power Resources Textbook Questions Solved Question 1. Answer the following questions. (i) Name any three common minerals used by you every day. (ii) What is an ore? Where are the ores of metallic minerals generally located? (iii) Name two regions rich in natural gas resources. (iv) Which sources of energy would […]
Chapter 2 Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources
Chapter 2 Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources Textbook Questions Solved Question 1. Answer the following questions. (i) Which are the two main climatic factors responsible for soil formation? (ii) Write any two reasons for land degradation today. (iii) Why is land considered an important resource? (iv) Name any two steps that the […]
Chapter 1 Resources
Chapter 1 Resources Textbook Questions Solved Question 1. Answer the following questions. (i) Why are resources distributed unequally over the earth? (ii) What is resource development? (iii) Why are human resources important? (iv) What is sustainable development? Answer. (i) Resources are distributed unequally over the’earth because of the different natural conditions, and physical factors like terrain, […]