Practice 85 resources-and-development multiple-choice questions with detailed answers and explanations. Ideal for RAS/RPSC exam preparation.
Q1. Which statements are correct? I. Development should improve living conditions, not only output. II. Balanced development should consider present and future needs. III. More goods automatically mean balanced development.
Explanation
Development in this topic is wider than production alone. It should improve living conditions and also remain balanced for the present and the future, so statement III is incorrect.
Q2. Match the ownership category with the best example. Column A: 1. Individual resource 2. Community resource 3. National resource 4. International resource Column B: a. family house b. village pond c. railway line d. ocean resources beyond national boundaries
Explanation
A family house is an individual resource, a village pond can be a community resource, railway lines are national resources, and ocean resources beyond national boundaries are international resources. The other options mix these categories incorrectly.
Q3. A village has sandy soil, limited rainfall, and a small market link. Its school project asks for a crop and water-use choice that fits the area. Which plan is best?
Explanation
The best plan matches crop choice and irrigation to local conditions. In a dry area, using less water and fitting the soil reduces waste and supports development.
Q4. Which statement best shows that one resource can meet more than one need?
Explanation
A single resource can serve more than one purpose, and water is a clear example. In this topic, learners should see that resources are valuable because they can meet different needs.
Q5. Which statement is NOT correct about balanced development?
Explanation
Balanced development links production with care for local resources and people. D rejects conservation and social balance, so it is incorrect.
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Q6. Match Column A with Column B: Column A: 1. Black soil 2. Alluvial soil 3. Sandy soil 4. Red soil Column B: A. Retains moisture B. Generally fertile C. Drains water quickly D. Often needs added manure
Q7. Which statement best describes land as a resource at school level?
Q8. Arrange the steps of simple resource planning in the correct order.
Q9. Which statements are correct? I. Cotton textile industry is agro-based. II. Iron and steel industry is forest-based. III. Paper industry is forest-based.
Q10. Which pair contains only biotic natural resources?
Q11. Assertion: Conservation means using resources carefully so they remain available for the future. Reason: Resources are limited, so careless use can reduce their availability. Choose the correct relationship.
Q12. A teacher wants learners to save paper during a project without reducing learning. What should the teacher do?
Q13. Which statements about resource use and development are correct? I. Development should support present needs. II. Resources should be used without thinking about the future. III. Balanced development includes conservation.
Q14. Arrange the usual responsible-use sequence for a mineral resource in correct order. 1. Extract the mineral 2. Process the mineral 3. Use the material 4. Manage waste responsibly
Q15. A teacher asks why farmers in a dry area choose crops that need less water and use careful irrigation. What broad idea should learners understand?
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