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CBSE Class 10 Social - Contemporary India

CBSE Class 10 Social - Contemporary India

Complete mock test on Physical Features, Forest Resources, and Water Resources. Includes geographical skills, map interpretation, and environmental awareness.

2025-07-16
CBSE Class 10 India Grade 10

Duration

30 min

Questions

25

Marking

Negative

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Which of the following is the main cause of land degradation in Punjab?

A
Intensive cultivation
B
Deforestation
C
Over irrigation
D
Overgrazing

In which state is terrace cultivation practiced?

A
Punjab
B
Haryana
C
Uttarakhand
D
Uttar Pradesh

In which state is black soil predominantly found?

A
Uttar Pradesh
B
Rajasthan
C
Maharashtra
D
Jharkhand

What is the main feature of alluvial soil?

A
Fertility
B
Water retention
C
Poor aeration
D
Salinity

Which soil is ideal for growing cotton?

A
Alluvial soil
B
Black soil
C
Red soil
D
Arid soil

Which soil is found in the Deccan plateau?

A
Alluvial soil
B
Black soil
C
Red soil
D
Forest soil

What is the major cause of soil erosion in hilly areas?

A
Overgrazing
B
Deforestation
C
Over irrigation
D
Mining

Which type of soil is ideal for growing tea and coffee?

A
Red soil
B
Laterite soil
C
Alluvial soil
D
Black soil

Which region in India is well-known for alluvial soils?

A
Deccan Plateau
B
Northern Plains
C
Western Ghats
D
Himalayas

What is the main cause of soil degradation in Rajasthan?

A
Overgrazing
B
Deforestation
C
Over irrigation
D
Mining

Which of the following is NOT a major factor of soil formation?

A
Temperature
B
Water
C
Wind
D
Soil erosion

Which type of soil is formed by leaching in tropical and subtropical climates?

A
Laterite soil
B
Arid soil
C
Forest soil
D
Black soil

Which soil is mainly found in areas of low rainfall in the Deccan plateau?

A
Red soil
B
Yellow soil
C
Forest soil
D
Alluvial soil

Which of the following methods is used to control soil erosion?

A
Contour ploughing
B
Mining
C
Overgrazing
D
Deforestation

Which soil is found mainly in the western Rajasthan and Gujarat?

A
Red soil
B
Arid soil
C
Black soil
D
Forest soil

In which part of India is black soil predominantly found?

A
Deccan Plateau
B
Northern Plains
C
Himalayan Range
D
Western Ghats

What is the significance of soil erosion control?

A
Prevents crop damage
B
Prevents water logging
C
Increases salinity
D
Improves nutrient content

What is the main cause of overgrazing in India?

A
Deforestation
B
Mining
C
Increase in livestock
D
Over irrigation

What is the primary purpose of afforestation?

A
Conserve water
B
Reduce soil erosion
C
Increase soil fertility
D
Increase temperature

Which soil is found in tropical and subtropical climates with high rainfall?

A
Arid soil
B
Forest soil
C
Red soil
D
Laterite soil

Which type of soil is mostly found in hilly areas of the Himalayas?

A
Forest soil
B
Laterite soil
C
Arid soil
D
Black soil

Which soil has a high water-retaining capacity?

A
Arid soil
B
Forest soil
C
Black soil
D
Red soil

What is the main feature of red and yellow soil?

A
High fertility
B
Low fertility
C
High acidity
D
High moisture

Which of the following is a common feature of laterite soil?

A
Humus-rich
B
Deficient in nutrients
C
High water retention
D
Found in desert regions

Which soil is ideal for growing crops like cashew nut?

A
Arid soil
B
Forest soil
C
Laterite soil
D
Red soil