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Compare Tables “A” & “B” and answer the question given below.
| Table- A | |||
| Share of Sectors in GDP in % | |||
| Year | Tertiary | Secondary | Primary |
| 1973-74 | 50 | 10 | 40 |
| 2013-14 | 68 | 21 | 11 |
| Table- B | |||
| Share of Sectors in employment in % | |||
| Year | Tertiary | Secondary | Primary |
| 1977-78 | 18 | 11 | 71 |
| 2017-18 | 31 | 25 | 44 |
A remarkable fact about India is that while there has been a change in the share of the three sectors in GDP, a similar shift has not taken place in employment. Why didn’t a similar shift out of primary sector happen in case of employment? Substantiate your answer.
Concept: Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Sectors in India
"There is a need for protection and support of the workers in the unorganised sector." Examine the statement with examples.
Concept: Division of Sectors as Organised and Unorganised
Read the arguments given the favour of power sharing and choose the correct option.
- Reduce the likelihood of bias.
- Barricades the decision-making process
- Accommodates diversities
- Increases the participation of people in power
Concept: Practice of Federalism in India
Examine the role of the Supreme Court in the Federal System of India in two points.
Concept: Concept of Federalism
Examine the role of the Constitution in the Federal System of India in two points.
Concept: Concept of Federalism
Study the following picture. The work done in the picture comes under which one of the following sectors of the economy?
Concept: Sectors of Economic Activities
“M” gave his friend clues about a type of soil that suits for growing cotton.
Which of the following clues provided by "M" would be most useful in identifying the ideal type of soil?
- It is well-known for its capacity to hold moisture.
- It turns yellow when it is hydrated.
- It is rich in kankur and bhangar nodules.
- It is a well-drained loamy soil.
Concept: Soil as a Resource
Read the given source and answer the questions that follow:
| Conservation of Resources: Resources are vital for any developmental activity. But irrational consumption and over-utilisation of resources may lead to socio-economic and environmental problems. To overcome these problems, resource conservation at various levels is important. This had been the main concern of the leaders and thinkers in the past. For example, Gandhiji was very apt in voicing his concern about resource conservation in these words: "There is enough for everybody's need and not for anybody's greed." He placed greedy and selfish individuals and the exploitative nature of modern technology as the root cause of resource depletion at the global level. He was against mass production and wanted to replace it with the production of the masses. |
- Define the term 'Resource Planning'. (1)
- Explain the need for conservation of resources. (1)
- Why did Gandhiji say - "There is enough for everybody's need and not for any body's greed?" Analyse any two reasons. (2)
Concept: Resource Planning
Which of the following description of forest is NOT correct?
Concept: Types and Distribution of Forest and Wildlife Resources
Which of the following options represent potential measures that can be taken to mitigate the threats posed on the tiger population and biodiversity?
- Banning hunting, giving legal protection to their habitats, and restricting trade in wildlife.
- Prohibiting the visit of public into forest area.
- Establishing wildlife sanctuaries and National Parks.
- Converting forests into Reserved and Protected forests.
Concept: Conservation of Forest and Wildlife in India
Assertion (A): The famous ‘Chipko Movement’ in the Himalayas successfully resisted deforestation in several areas.
Reason (R): Through this, community afforestation campaign with indigenous species was made enormously successful.
Concept: Community and Conservation
Analyse the characteristics of India's National Water Policy 2002.
Concept: Water Conservation Practices > Rainwater Harvesting
Which place in India has an artificial lake to conserve water that dates to the 11th century?
Concept: Multi-purpose River Projects and Integrated Water Resources Management
Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow:
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Maharashtra is a state located in western India, with a population of over 110 million people. The state is home to several large cities, including Mumbai, and has a significant agricultural sector. However, the state is facing a severe water crisis, with its water resources coming under increasing pressure due to climate change, industrialization, and urbanization. The main challenges faced by water resource management in Maharashtra are:
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- Mention any one reasons for the water crisis faced by the state of Maharashtra.
- Propose any one solution to mitigate the water crisis faced by Maharashtra state.
- Despite being the second highest rainfall-receiving state of the country, Maharashtra still faces water crisis. Substantiate this statement in 40 words.
Concept: Water Scarcity and the Need for Water Conservation and Management
Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option.
| Column I(Dams) | Column II(Rivers) | ||
| i. | Sardar Sarovar | a. | Sutlej |
| ii. |
Hirakud |
b. | Krishna |
| iii. | Bhakra Nangal | c. | Narmada |
| iv. | Nagarjuna Sagar | d. | Mahanadi |
Concept: Multi-purpose River Projects and Integrated Water Resources Management
Explain with examples, how do industries give boost to the agriculture sector?
Concept: Technological and Institutional Reforms for Agriculture
Name the two major fibre crops grown in India. Describe the conditions required for growth of these two crops with their growing areas.
Concept: Types of Farming
Highlight any three differences between primitive subsistence farming and commercial farming.
Concept: Types of Farming
Highlight any three differences between primitive subsistence farming and intensive subsistence farming.
Concept: Types of Farming
Identify the crop with the help of the following information.
- It is a crop that is used both as food and fodder.
- It is a Kharif crop that requires a temperature between 21°C to 27°C.
- It grows well in old alluvial soil.
- The use of modern inputs has contributed to the increasing production of this crop.
Concept: Cropping Pattern
