Class 10 · Social Science · CBSE Board · 2022–2026

Resources and Development — Class 10 Social Science PYQs

21 questions from this chapter, asked in 5 Class 10 exams between 2022–2026 — every question paper set included, duplicates removed.

21questions
5Class 10 exams
2022–2026years covered
1 / 2mark values asked

Questions asked per year

Practice questions

Q1MCQ20261 mark

Which of the following is an example of 'current fallow land' ?

(A)Land left without cultivation for five agricultural years.
(B)Land left without cultivation for three agricultural years.
(C)Land left without cultivation for two agricultural years.
(D)Land left without cultivation for one agricultural year.
Q2MCQ20261 mark

Identify the soil with the help of the following informations given in the box and choose the correct option :
• It is made up of extremely fine material.
• It is rich in soil nutrients.
• It is ideal for growing cotton.

(A)Alluvial Soil
(B)Black Soil
(C)Laterite Soil
(D)Arid Soil
Q3MCQ20261 mark

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

(A)Natural Gas
(B)Crude Oil
(C)Coal
(D)Ground Water
Q420252 marks

Explain any two problems of the 'global ecology' arising due to indiscriminate use of resources.

Q520252 marks

Explain any two measures to solve the problem of land degradation.

Q620252 marks

Explain two important characteristics of Black soil.

Q720252 marks

Why is planning necessary for judicious use of resources ? Explain.

Q820252 marks

Explain the role of planning for judicious use of resources.

Q920252 marks

Suggest any two measures to solve the problems of land degradation.

Q10MCQ20241 mark

Identify the soil with the help of following information.

  • It develops in areas with high temperature.
  • It is the result of intense leaching due to heavy rain.
  • Humus content is low.

Soil :

(A)Arid soil
(B)Yellow soil
(C)Laterite soil✓ Correct
(D)Black soil

Why practise Resources and Development PYQs?

Resources and Development has appeared in 5 Class 10 Social Science exams we track between 2022–2026, with questions worth 1, 2 marks. CBSE Board examiners consistently reuse concepts and question patterns from this topic — practising its previous year questions is the most reliable way to know exactly what to expect in your exam.

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