Important Questions and Answers Very Short Answer Questions (1 Mark) Q1. Define mineral. A mineral is a naturally occurring substance with definite chemical composition. Q2. Name two non-conventional energy resources. Solar energy and wind energy. Short Answer Questions (3 Marks) Q1. Differentiate between ferrous and non-ferrous minerals. Ferrous Minerals Non-Ferrous Minerals Contain iron Do not … Read more
Important Questions ✅ Very Short Answer (1 Mark) Q1. What is Sericulture? Ans: The rearing of silkworms for the production of silk fiber. Q2. Name the crop known as ‘Golden Fiber’. Ans: Jute. Q3. What is Jhumming? Ans: Shifting cultivation practiced in Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland. Q4. Define Bhoodan movement. Ans: Land donation movement initiated … Read more
Important Questions ✅ Very Short Answer (1 Mark) Q1. What is water scarcity? Ans: Shortage of usable water due to high demand, pollution or unequal distribution. Q2. Define rainwater harvesting. Ans: Collection and storage of rainwater for future use or groundwater recharge. Q3. Name one multipurpose project on river Sutlej. Ans: Bhakra Nangam Dam. Q4. … Read more
Important Questions Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Which of the following is an endangered species? a. Lion b. Black Buck c. Goat d. Cow Ans: b. Black Buck The famous Chipko Movement was started in: a. Rajasthan b. Himachal Pradesh c. Garhwal Himalayas d. Bihar Ans: c. Garhwal Himalayas Which type of forest is the most … Read more
Important Questions ✅ Very Short Answer (1 Mark) Q1. What is a resource? Ans: Everything available in environment that satisfies human needs, with tech access & economic feasibility. Q2. Which soil is best for cotton? Ans: Black soil (Regur). Q3. What is Agenda 21? Ans: Action plan for global sustainable development adopted at Rio Summit … Read more