(English Medium) ICSE Class 10 - CISCE Important Questions

Name two soil conservation methods that may be practised in arid (dry).

Name the soil:

That is found on the summits of Eastern and Western Ghats.

Name the soil:

That is suitable for dry farming.

Name the soil:

That varies in texture.

Give a geographical reason for the following:

Terrace farming is an ideal soil conservation method for hilly areas.

Which of the following helps in soil conservation?

Why is Black soil found suitable for the production of cotton? (Any two points)

Give one difference between the following:

Alluvial soil of Uttarakhand and alluvial soil of West Bengal.

Give one difference between the following:

Transported soil and residual soil.

With reference to Laterite soil, answer the question that follow:

How can Laterite soil be made productive?

With reference to Laterite soil, answer the question that follow:

Name one region where Laterite soil is found.

Mention a soil conservation method suitable for hilly area.

How has the rising population of India resulted in the loss of forest cover? (Any one point)

Give a reason for the following statement:

Alluvial soil is extensively found in the Northern Plains.

How is the forest of great commercial value to India?

With reference to Littoral forest, answer the following questions:

Why do the trees in this forest grow aerial roots?

With reference to Littoral forest, answer the following questions:

Name one area in India where this forest is found.

Name a state in India where thorn and the scrub forest is found.

Give two ways in which forests are important.

Mention one forest conservation method followed in India.