Class 10 Practice Level 2 – Management Of Natural Resources – Set – 2

Total questions: 25

Which of the following is a direct consequence of deforestation?

Increase in biodiversity

Soil erosion

Decrease in greenhouse gases

Improved water retention

None

Which technique is most effective for conserving water in arid regions?

Flood irrigation

Drip irrigation

Sprinkler irrigation

Surface irrigation

None

Why is it important to shift from non-renewable to renewable energy sources?

To increase pollution

To deplete resources faster

To ensure sustainable energy supply

To reduce energy availability

None

Which of the following best describes the use of solar panels?

They convert sunlight into chemical energy

They convert sunlight into electrical energy

They store fossil fuels

They increase carbon emissions

None

What is the purpose of using cover crops in agriculture?

To increase soil erosion

To deplete soil nutrients

To protect and enrich the soil

To reduce crop yield

None

Which of the following is a major challenge in managing water resources sustainably?

Adequate rainfall

Efficient water use

Water pollution

Abundant water supply

None

What is the role of national parks in conserving biodiversity?

Promoting industrial development

Providing habitat for wildlife

Encouraging urbanization

Reducing tourism

None

Which of the following agricultural practices can help reduce nutrient runoff into water bodies?

Excessive use of chemical fertilizers

Integrated pest management

Traditional tilling methods

Ignoring crop rotation

None

Which of the following is a major benefit of conserving natural resources?

Increasing resource wastage

Ensuring long-term resource availability

Enhancing environmental degradation

Promoting unsustainable practices

None

10.

Which of the following practices is part of sustainable forest management?

Clear-cutting large forest areas

Selective logging

Ignoring reforestation

Overharvesting

None

11.

How can households contribute to energy conservation?

Using incandescent bulbs

Keeping electronic devices on standby

Installing energy-efficient lighting

Overusing heating and cooling systems

None

12.

What is a key advantage of composting organic waste?

Increasing landfill usage

Producing renewable energy

Creating nutrient-rich soil amendments

Generating more waste

None

13.

Which of the following best describes the principle of reduce, reuse, and recycle?

A strategy to maximize waste production

A method to conserve resources and minimize waste

A technique for promoting landfill usage

A way to increase environmental pollution

None

14.

Which agricultural practice can help maintain soil structure and prevent erosion?

Overgrazing

Strip cropping

Monoculture

Excessive tilling

None

15.

What is a significant benefit of using hydroelectric power?

It is non-renewable

It produces greenhouse gases

It provides a constant energy supply

It depletes water resources

None

16.

Which of the following practices can help improve water quality in rural areas?

Dumping waste in rivers

Using open wells

Constructing protected wells

Allowing livestock access to water sources

None

17.

How does establishing wildlife sanctuaries contribute to conservation efforts?

By promoting hunting

By providing safe habitats

By encouraging deforestation

By reducing biodiversity

None

18.

Which of the following practices is essential for sustainable forest management?

Ignoring forest fires

Practicing clear-cutting

Implementing controlled burns

Promoting illegal logging

None

19.

Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?

Natural gas

Coal

Wind energy

Petroleum

None

20.

What is a key component of effective natural resource management?

Ignoring environmental impacts

Promoting resource depletion

Engaging stakeholders and communities

Prioritizing short-term gains

None

21.

Why is it essential to protect endangered species?

To increase extinction rates

To maintain ecological balance

To promote habitat destruction

To reduce genetic diversity

None

22.

What is the purpose of groundwater recharge techniques?

To decrease water availability

To promote surface runoff

To replenish underground water reserves

To increase water pollution

None

23.

Which of the following practices can help reduce soil salinization in irrigated areas?

Using high-salt irrigation water

Implementing proper drainage systems

Over-irrigating crops

Ignoring soil management practices

None

24.

Which of the following is a strategy to reduce energy consumption in buildings?

Using single-pane windows

Insulating walls and roofs

Keeping doors and windows open

Ignoring energy-efficient designs

None

25.

What is the main goal of integrated water resources management (IWRM)?

To promote water scarcity

To manage water resources sustainably

To prioritize industrial water use

To ignore environmental impacts

None

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