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Management Of Natural Resources · MP Board (MPBSE) STD 10 (Madhya Pradesh - English Medium). 25 questions.

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MCQ 11 Mark
One of the following is not a direct stakeholder in the management (or conservation) of forests.This is:
  • A
    The people who have paper mills.
  • B
    The people who run the forest department.
  • C
    The people who campaign for the conservation of forests.
  • ✓
    The people who live in urban areas.
Answer
Correct option: D.
The people who live in urban areas.
People living in urban areas do not directly contribute in the management of forests. Thus, they are not the direct stakeholders.
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MCQ 21 Mark
Which of the following is not a fossil fuel?
  • A
    LPG.
  • B
    Natural gas.
  • ✓
    Biogas.
  • D
    CNG.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Biogas.
Biogas does not require millions of years to form. Therefore, it is not a fossil fuel.
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MCQ 31 Mark
Khadins are used in Rajasthan to:
  • A
    Hold water for irrigation.
  • ✓
    Recharge groundwate.
  • C
    Promote soil erosion.
  • D
    Rrap wild animals.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Recharge groundwate.
Khadins are used in Rajasthan to conserve water.
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MCQ 41 Mark
The use of one of the following is eco-friendly. This one is:
  • A
    Cars for transportation.
  • B
    Polybags for shopping.
  • ✓
    Windmills for generating power.
  • D
    Dyes for colouring clothes.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Windmills for generating power.

Windmills use wind to generate electric energy. They do not create any kind of pollution. Thus, they are eco-friendly.

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MCQ 51 Mark
Snakes are killed in large numbers because:
  • A
    They are very poisonous.
  • B
    They kill rats.
  • ✓
    Their skin is expensive.
  • D
    They damage the crops.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Their skin is expensive.
Snakes are killed for their skin, which is very expensive. Their skin is sold in markets.
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MCQ 61 Mark
With which tree Amrita Devi Bishnoi is associated?
  • A
    Khajoor.
  • B
    Khejrali.
  • C
    Khejri.
  • ✓
    Keekar.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Keekar.
Amrita Devi Bishnoi is associated with the conservation and protection of khejrali trees.
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MCQ 71 Mark
Groundwater will not be depleted duet:
  • ✓
    Process of afforestation.
  • B
    Establishing thermal power plants.
  • C
    Process of deforestation.
  • D
    Cultivation of high yielding varieties of crops.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Process of afforestation.
Afforestation prevents the water from immediately rushing into the rivers. Due to this, water can seep in the ground and replenish the ground water.
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MCQ 81 Mark
The main reason for the abundant coliform bacteria in the water of river Ganga is:
  • A
    I0immersion of ashes of the dead into the river.
  • B
    Washing of clothes on the banks of river.
  • ✓
    Discharge of industrial wastes into river water.
  • D
    Disposal of unburnt corpses into river water.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Discharge of industrial wastes into river water.
Explanation:
The coliform bacteria is present in human intestine. Its presence shows contamination. The main reason for the presence of abundant coliform bacteria in river Ganga is the disposal of unburnt corpses into the river water.
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MCQ 91 Mark
Which of the following combination of terms has no fossil fuel?
  • A
    Wind, ocean, coke.
  • B
    Kerosene, tide, wind.
  • ✓
    Wood, wind, sun.
  • D
    Petrol, wood, sun.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Wood, wind, sun.
Explantion:
They all are natural resources, which are not fossil fuels.
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MCQ 101 Mark
Ahars, Kattas, Bhundhis and Khadins are the modes of:
  • A
    Grain storage.
  • B
    Soil conservation.
  • ✓
    Water harvesting.
  • D
    Cold storag
Answer
Correct option: C.
Water harvesting.
Explantion:
Ahars, Kattas, Bhundhis and Khadins are the ancient methods of water harvesting.
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MCQ 111 Mark
Which of the following statement is incorrect?
  • A
    Economic development is linked to environmental conservation.
  • B
    Sustainable development meets the current basic human needs and also preserves resources for future generations.
  • ✓
    Sustainable development does not take into consideration the viewpoints of all stakeholders.
  • D
    Sustainable development is a long planned and persistent development.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Sustainable development does not take into consideration the viewpoints of all stakeholders.
Stainable development does not take into consideration the viewpoints of all stakeholders.
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MCQ 121 Mark
Amrita devi Bishnoi was associated with:
  • A
    Preventing the custom of child marriage in Rajasthan.
  • B
    Campaign to save the girl child.
  • C
    Conservation of cultural heritage of Rajasthan.
  • ✓
    Conservation of forests and wil life.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Conservation of forests and wil life.
Explanation:
Amrita devi Bishnoi was associated with the conservation of forests and wildlife.
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MCQ 131 Mark
The three R's which can help us to conserve natural resources for long term use are:
  • A
    Recycle, regenerate, reuse.
  • B
    Reduce, regenerate, reuse.
  • C
    Reduce, reuse, redistribute.
  • ✓
    Reduce, recycle, reuse.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Reduce, recycle, reuse.
Explantion:
The three R's, i.e. reduce, recycle, reuse, can help us to conserve natural resources for a long-term use.
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MCQ 141 Mark
The pH of a sample of water collected from a river is found to be in the range of 3.5 to 4.5. The most likely reason for this is the waste being discharged into the river from a:
  • A
    Soap and detergent manufacturing factory.
  • ✓
    Car battery manufacturing factory.
  • C
    Alcohol manufacturing factor.
  • D
    Plastic cups moulding factory.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Car battery manufacturing factory.
Explantion:
Such factories produce acidic wastes that make the river water acidic.
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MCQ 151 Mark
Arabari forest of Bengal is dominated by:
  • A
    Teak.
  • ✓
    Sal.
  • C
    Bamboo.
  • D
    Mangroove.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Sal.
Explantion:
Sal trees dominate Arabari forest of Bengal.
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MCQ 161 Mark
One of the following does not contribute in producing acid rain. This one is:
  • A
    Sulphur dioxide.
  • B
    Carbon dioxide.
  • C
    Nitrogen oxides.
  • ✓
    Carbon monoxide.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Carbon monoxide.
Explanation:
All other gases, except carbon monoxide, react with water to produce acid. Thus, they contribute to acid rain.
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MCQ 171 Mark
Which of the following is not a natural resource?
  • A
    Soil.
  • B
    Water.
  • ✓
    Electricity.
  • D
    Natural gas.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Electricity.
Explantion:
Electricity is a man-made resource.
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MCQ 181 Mark
The Bishnoi community of Rajasthan is associated with the conservation of:
  • A
    Coal and petroleum.
  • ✓
    Forests and wildlife.
  • C
    Water resources.
  • D
    Abiotic environment.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Forests and wildlife.
Explanation:
Amrita Devi Bishnoi, along with the Bishnoi community, worked for the protection of wildlife and forests.
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MCQ 191 Mark
Which of the following is not a natural resource?
  • A
    Snake.
  • B
    Wind.
  • ✓
    Wooden house.
  • D
    Mango tree.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Wooden house.
Explantion:
Wooden houses are made by man. Hence, it is not a natural resource.
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MCQ 201 Mark
The major programme started to replenish the damaged forests is called:
  • A
    Horticulture.
  • B
    Tissue culture.
  • C
    Agriculture.
  • ✓
    Silviculture.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Silviculture.
Explantion:
Silviculture is the major programme that was started to replenish the damaged forests.
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MCQ 211 Mark
The river water is said to be polluted with acidic wastes if the pH of river water is:
  • A
    Zero.
  • B
    Above 7.
  • ✓
    Below 7.
  • D
    Exactly 7.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Below 7.
Acidic substances have less than 7 pH.
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MCQ 221 Mark
The poisonous gas which reduces the oxygen$-$carrying capacity of blood to a large extent is:
  • A
    $\ce{SO_{2.}}$
  • B
    $\ce{NO.}$
  • ✓
    $\ce{CO.}$
  • D
    $\ce{CO_{2.}}$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$\ce{CO.}$
Carbon monoxide, i.e. $CO$, binds with red blood cells and reduces its oxygen carrying capacity.
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MCQ 231 Mark
The Chipko Andolan is associated with:
  • A
    Tigers.
  • B
    Turtles.
  • ✓
    Tree.
  • D
    Tomatoes.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Tree.
Explanation:
The Chipko Andolan is associated with the conservation of trees. It was initiated to protect the trees from being cut.
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MCQ 241 Mark
The most rapidly dwindling natural resource in the world is:
  • A
    Water.
  • B
    Soil.
  • C
    Sunlight.
  • ✓
    Forests.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Forests.
Explantion:
Forests are being cut on a large scale. Therefore, they are the most rapidly dwindling natural resource in the world.
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MCQ 251 Mark
Which of the following is not an ancient water harvesting structure?
  • A
    Kattas.
  • ✓
    Sargam.
  • C
    Kulhs.
  • D
    Surangam.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Sargam.
Sargam is not an ancient harvesting structure.
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