PYQ 1resource and development

 ONE MARK QUESTIONS

1. Classify resources on the basis of origin.

Ans : [2018]

On the basis of origin resources are classified as biotic 

and abiotic resources.

2. Give one difference between renewable and non-

renewable resources. [2017]

Ans : 

Renewable: Replenished by nature and may be 

overused e. g., crops and plants. 

Non-renewable: which get exhausted after years of 

use. e.g, crude oil.

3. Give an example of non-renewable resources. [2017]

Ans : 

Coal/Minerals.

4. What are resources which are found in a region but 

have not been utilised called? [2015]

Ans : 

Potential resources.

5. Which resources are surveyed and determined on the 

basis of their quantity and quality for utilisation? 

Ans : [2014]

Developed resources.

6. Give examples of abiotic resources. [2014]

Ans : 

Rocks and metals.

7. Give examples of biotic resources. [2014]

Ans : 

Human beings, flora, fauna, fisheries, livestock, etc.

8. Which relief features of India has 30 percent of the 

total surface area of country? [SR 2014]

Ans : 

Mountain.

9. Which cold desert is relatively isolated from the rest 

of the country? [SR 2014]

Ans : 

Ladakh

10. Which regions of India have well developed terrace 

farming? [2015]

Ans : 

Western and central Himalayas