SCF-CBSE-X-MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES-BMT-02

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Time: 1Hr

SCF-CBSE-X-BIOLOGY

Maximum Marks: 26

MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

INSTRUCTIONS :
1.

All the questions are compulsory.

2.

The question paper consists of 16 questions and are divided into 4 sections, A, B ,C and D.

3.

Question numbers 1 to 6 are in section A and are multiple choice questions.

Where you need to select one correct option out of the given four.

4.

Question numbers 7 to 10 are in section B and are Very Short Answer Type Questions.

5.

Question numbers 11 to 14 are in section C and are Short Answer Type Questions.

6.

Question numbers 15 & 16 are in section D and are Long Answer Type Questions.

7.

Use of calculators are not permitted.

SECTION-A

1.

The most appropriated definition of a natural resource is that it is a substance that is

1) Present only on land
2) A gift of nature which is very useful to mankind
3) A man make substance placed in nature
4) Available only in the forest

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3.

The three Rs that will help us to conserve natural resources for long term use are
1) Recycle, regenerate, reuse

2) Reduce, regenerate, reuse

3) Reduce, reuse, redistribute

4) Reduce, recycle, reuse

The important message conveyed by the Chipko Movement is

1) To involve the community in forest conservation efforts
2) To ignore the community in forest conservation efforts
3) To cut down forest tees for developmental activities
4) Government agencies have the unquestionable right to order destruction of trees in forests

4.

Select the incorrect statement

1) Economic development is linked to environmental conservation
2) Sustainable development encourages development for current generation and conservation of
resources for future generations
3) Sustainable development does not consider the view points of stakeholders
4) Sustainable development is a long planned and persistent development

5.

Khadins, Bundhis, Ahars and Kattas are ancient structures that are examples for
1) Grain storage

2) Wood storage

3) Water harvesting

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4) Soil conservation

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Given below are a few statements related to biodiversity. Pick those that correctly describe the
concept of biodiversity.
(i) Biodiversity refers to the different species of flora and fauna present in an area.
(ii) Biodiversity refers to only the flora of a given area.
(iii) Biodiversity is greater in a forest.
(iv) Biodiversity refers to the total number of individuals of a particular species living in an area.
1) (i) and (ii)

2) (ii) and (iv)

3) (i) and (iii)

4) (ii) and (iii)

SECTION-B
VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

(1mark)

7.

What is biodiversity?

8.

Define sustainable development.

9.

State one reason for the conservation of forest and wildlife.

10.

What is the name of the award given in honour of the movement started for protection of Khejri
tree?
SECTION-C

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

(2marks)

11.

Burning of fossil fuels results in global warming. Justify this statement.

12.

Why should fossil fuel like coal and petroleum be used judiciously?

13.

What can you, as an individual, do to reduce your consumption of the various natural resources?

14.

With the help of an example explain how participation of local people is useful for management of
forest.
SECTION-D

LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS

(4marks)

15.

Write the steps which can be taken to conserve energy resources like coal and petroleum.

16.

Explain some of the problems associated with the construction of dams?

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