Test Yourself – Class 10 Geography Chapter 1: Resources and Development | CBSE | GPN

📝 Test Yourself

This section contains 50 active recall questions to test your understanding without seeing answers first. Attempt all questions honestly, then check your score. Perfect for self-assessment before exams.

📋 Instructions

Attempt all questions without looking at answers

Write your answers on paper or mentally

Score 1 mark for each correct answer

Check answers only after completing all questions

Target: Score at least 40/50 (80%)

Active Recall Questions (1 Mark Each)

Answer questions 1-50. Questions 1-30: Fill in blanks, 31-40: One word, 41-50: True/False.

1. Everything available in our environment which can be used to satisfy our needs is called a __________.
2. Resources which are found in a region, but have not been utilized are called __________ resources.
3. On the basis of origin, resources can be classified as __________ and __________.
4. Biotic resources are obtained from __________ and __________.
5. Abiotic resources are obtained from __________ sphere.
6. On the basis of exhaustibility, resources are classified as __________ and __________.
7. Renewable resources can be __________ or __________ continuously in nature.
8. Non-renewable resources take __________ years to form.
9. On the basis of ownership, resources can be __________, __________, __________ and __________.
10. Community owned resources include __________, __________ grounds and burial grounds.
11. Development of resources should be __________ and __________.
12. The land use pattern in India is determined by both __________ and __________ factors.
13. What term describes resources that are drawn from nature and used without much modification?
14. What type of resources are iron ore and bauxite?
15. What is the term for resources whose quantity is known?
16. What is the primary cause of land degradation in Punjab?
17. Which river basin has severe gully erosion?
18. What is the other name for black soil?
19. Which soil type is ideal for growing cotton?
20. What term describes the breaking up and decay of exposed rocks?
21. Which farming method involves ploughing along contour lines?
22. What is the process of planting trees to check soil erosion called?
23. All resources have economic value. (True/False)
24. Water is a non-renewable resource. (True/False)

📊 Answer Key & Scoring

PART A Answers (Questions 1-30):

1. resource
2. potential
3. biotic, abiotic
4. biosphere, living organisms
5. lithosphere
6. renewable, non-renewable
7. replenished, reproduced
8. millions
9. individual, community, national, international
10. village ponds, pasture
11. potential, developed, stock, reserves
12. sustainable, equitable
13. Agenda 21
14. Rio de Janeiro
15. natural
16. physical, human
17. 54
18. Barren
19. land degradation
20. Chambal
21. afforestation, proper grazing
22. mining
23. renewable
24. relief
25. potash, phosphoric acid, lime
26. regur
27. Laterite
28. red
29. Forest
30. contour

PART B Answers (Questions 31-40):

31. Natural
32. Non-renewable
33. Reserves
34. Over-irrigation
35. Chambal
36. Regur
37. Black soil
38. Weathering
39. Contour ploughing
40. Afforestation

PART C Answers (Questions 41-50):

41. False
42. False
43. True
44. False
45. True
46. False
47. True
48. True
49. False
50. True

Your Score	Performance Level	Recommended Action
45-50	Outstanding	Ready for board exam
40-44	Excellent	Minor revision needed
35-39	Good	Revise weak areas
30-34	Average	Re-study chapter
Below 30	Needs Improvement	Start from NCERT basics

💡 Active Recall Benefits

Forgets 70% less: Active recall is 50% more effective than passive reading

Identifies gaps: Clearly shows what you don't know

Builds confidence: Regular testing reduces exam anxiety

Improves retention: Retrieval practice strengthens memory

Exam simulation: Prepares you for actual test conditions

Pro Tip: Attempt this test once a week until you consistently score 45+. This ensures long-term retention.