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Suppose a state prepares a resource-development plan but does not relate it to the country's overall development objectives. Which major component of resource planning is missing?

(A) Resource mapping
(B) Quantitative estimation
(C) Matching resource plans with national development plans
(D) Identification of soil types

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Resource development plans must be matched with the overall national development plans.

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Question (12)

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Why is resource planning particularly important for India?

(A) India has identical resources everywhere
(B) India has enormous diversity in the availability of resources
(C) India has no regions deficient in resources
(D) India depends entirely on imported resources

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

India has enormous diversity in the availability of resources across different regions.

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Question (13)

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A development project increases production but causes environmental damage and reduces the availability of resources for future generations. Which principle does it violate?

(A) Resource classification
(B) Sustainable development
(C) Land ownership
(D) Resource inventory

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Sustainable development requires present development without damaging the environment or compromising the needs of future generations.

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Question (14)

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More than 100 heads of state met at Rio de Janeiro in June 1992 primarily to address:

(A) Expansion of international trade
(B) Environmental protection and socio-economic development
(C) Global military cooperation
(D) Industrial production targets

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The Earth Summit addressed urgent environmental protection and socio-economic development issues at the global level.

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Question (15)

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Which statement correctly describes Agenda 21?

(A) A national land-use law of India
(B) A declaration aimed at global sustainable development
(C) A programme exclusively for forest conservation
(D) A five-year agricultural plan

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Agenda 21 was adopted at Rio de Janeiro and aims at achieving global sustainable development through cooperation and shared responsibilities.

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Question (16)

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India's land is distributed among plains, mountains, plateaus and islands. Approximately what percentage of India's land area is plain?

(A) 27%
(B) 30%
(C) 43%
(D) 54%

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

About 43% of India's land area is plain.

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Question (17)

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If the total land area represented in a simplified model is 100 units, approximately how many units would represent India's plateau region?

(A) 23
(B) 27
(C) 30
(D) 43

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Plateaus account for about 27% of India's total surface area.

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Question (18)

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A region has extensive plateaus containing minerals, fossil fuels and forests. Which landform is being described?

(A) Plains
(B) Mountains
(C) Plateau region
(D) Islands

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Plateau regions possess rich reserves of minerals, fossil fuels and forests.

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Question (19)

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A farmer leaves a piece of agricultural land uncultivated for only one agricultural year. Under the chapter's classification, it is:

(A) Culturable waste land
(B) Current fallow
(C) Other than current fallow
(D) Permanent pasture

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Current fallow is land left without cultivation for one or less than one agricultural year.

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Question (20)

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Land is left uncultivated for four agricultural years. Which category does it fall under?

(A) Current fallow
(B) Other than current fallow
(C) Net sown area
(D) Permanent pasture

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Land left uncultivated for the past 1 to 5 agricultural years is classified as other than current fallow.

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Suppose a state prepares a resource-development plan but does not relate it to the country's overall development objectives. Which major component of resource planning is missing?

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Why is resource planning particularly important for India?

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Question (13)

A development project increases production but causes environmental damage and reduces the availability of resources for future generations. Which principle does it violate?

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Question (14)

More than 100 heads of state met at Rio de Janeiro in June 1992 primarily to address:

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Question (15)

Which statement correctly describes Agenda 21?

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Question (16)

India's land is distributed among plains, mountains, plateaus and islands. Approximately what percentage of India's land area is plain?

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Question (17)

If the total land area represented in a simplified model is 100 units, approximately how many units would represent India's plateau region?

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Question (18)

A region has extensive plateaus containing minerals, fossil fuels and forests. Which landform is being described?

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Question (19)

A farmer leaves a piece of agricultural land uncultivated for only one agricultural year. Under the chapter's classification, it is:

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Land is left uncultivated for four agricultural years. Which category does it fall under?

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