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ICSE - STD 10 - Geography (ICSE - English Medium). 102 questions in this chapter.

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Q 6[2 Mark Question Answer]2 Marks
Soil is not a bunch of chemicals, it is a living organism," said Sadhguru stressing the importance of healthy soil biodiversity. The planet has enough soil for only another 80 to 100 crops, which will last 60 years at the most. Sadhguru, author and founder of the Isha Foundation, says that because we are removing organic content from the soil, 40% of the world's topsoil is gone. He says we still have 15 to 25 years to turn things around, otherwise we will soon be living in the desert.
(a) What are the possible reasons for the decreasing soil fertility and what is its result?
(b) What will you do to participate in conservation of soil?
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Q 7[2 Mark Question Answer]2 Marks
Soil erosion is a gradual process that occurs when the impact of water or wind detaches and removes soil particles, causing the soil to deteriorate. Soil deterioration and low water quality due to erosion and surface runoff have become severe problems worldwide. A research says in coming 45 to 50 years, the productivity of
the soil will completely finish.
(a) What are the various anthropogenic reasons for soil erosion?
(b) Why is this problem becoming serious?
(c) Suggest any one measure to control the deterioration and explain why should the method suggested by you be implemented.
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Q 8[2 Mark Question Answer]2 Marks
A student of grade 10 went on vacation with his parents to Uttar Pradesh and Haryana after his board examination. On his journey he came across the large flat lands covered with lush green agricultural fields and mighty perennial rivers flowing across. He was amazed to see the agricultural development of the region. There he saw growth of variety of crops both cash crops and food crops and number of agro based industries.
(a) What are the possible reasons for the agricultural development?
(b) Identify the type of soil and state two physical characteristics of this type of soil.
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Q 11MCQ1 Mark
The worst affected area by gully erosion is
  • ✓
    Chambal and Betwa basin
  • B
    Chambal and Kaveri basin
  • C
    Betwa and Son basin
  • D
    All of these

Answer: A.

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Q 12MCQ1 Mark
Soil formed from disintegration of gneiss and granite rocks
  • A
    Alluvial soil
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    Red soil
  • C
    Black soil
  • D
    None of these

Answer: B.

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Q 13MCQ1 Mark
This soil has occupied the largest area of India.
  • A
    Black soil
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    Alluvial soil
  • C
    Red soll
  • D
    Laterite soil

Answer: B.

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Q 14MCQ1 Mark
Which of the following is non-agronomic measure of soil conservation?
  • A
    Contour ploughing
  • B
    Terraced farming
  • C
    Crop rotation
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    Plugging the gullies

Answer: D.

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Q 15MCQ1 Mark
Which of the following is ex situ soil?
  • A
    Black soil
  • B
    Red soil
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    Alluvial soil
  • D
    None of these

Answer: C.

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Q 21Assertion (A) & Reason (B) MCQ1 Mark
Assertion (A): The soil formed due to weathering of lateritic rocks is called laterite soil.
Reason (R): It is found in hot and dry regions leading to excessive leaching.
  • A
    Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  • B
    Both A and R are true and R is the not correct explanation of A
  • ✓
    A is true but R is false
  • D
    A is false but R is true

Answer: C.

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Q 22Assertion (A) & Reason (B) MCQ1 Mark
Assertion (A): Alluvial soils are formed ex situ.
Reason (R): Ex situ soils are found where they are formed.
  • A
    Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  • B
    Both A and R are true and R is the not correct explanation of A
  • ✓
    A is true but R is false
  • D
    A is false but R is true

Answer: C.

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Q 23Assertion (A) & Reason (B) MCQ1 Mark
Assertion (A): Laterite soils are very infertile
Reason (R): Laterite soil is acidic and we must use chemical fertilizers in it.
  • A
    Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  • B
    Both A and R are true and R is the not correct explanation of A
  • ✓
    A is true but R is false
  • D
    A is false but R is true

Answer: C.

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Q 24Assertion (A) & Reason (B) MCQ1 Mark
Assertion (A): Soils differ from place to place.
Reason (R): Many factors like climate, relief, parent rock etc are not same everywhere.
  • ✓
    Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  • B
    Both A and R are true and R is the not correct explanation of A
  • C
    A is true but R is false
  • D
    A is false but R is true

Answer: A.

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