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Friday, August 14, 2020

Social Science 10th CBSE important questions # 5

1 Who supervises the functioning of formal sources of loan?
Ans: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

2. By which other name is 'slash and burn' agriculture known?
Ans: Primitive subsistence farming/Jhumming.

3. Which regions of India have well developed terrace farming?
Ans: Western and central Himalayas.

4. Name any one river valley project which has significantly contributed to the loss of forests.
Ans: Narmada sagar project in Madhya Pradesh.

5. What is the main reason for the depletion of flora and fauna?
Ans: 1. The reason behind the depletion of Fauna (animals of the particular region) is hunting and poaching.
2. Forests is natural habitat of animals and the ruining of these has resulted in the depletion of our wildlife. Over ruining of forests has resulted in the depletion of flora.

6. Who led the ‘Scholar Revolt' in Vietnam in 1868?
Ans: The ‘Scholar Revolt’ in Vietnam in 1868 was led by officials at the imperial court. They organized an uprising in Ngu An and Ha Tien provinces and killed nearly a thousand Catholics.

7. Name any two regional parties of West Bengal.
Ans: Two regional parties of West Bengal are Forward Bloc and Trinamool Congress.

8. How do minerals occur in igneous and metamorphic rocks ?
Ans: Minerals occur in the cracks, crevices, faults or joints in igneous and metamorphic rocks. They are usually formed when minerals in liquid/ molten and gaseous forms are forced upward through cavities towards the Earth's surface. Eventually, they cool and solidify as they rise.

9. Why is democratic government better than other alternatives?
Ans: (i) It promotes equality among citizens.
(ii) It enhances the dignity of the individual.

10. Which industry are defined as Small Scale Industries?
Ans:They are local or house hold industries in which a few people get together and using simple tools, make things for sale.
Example: Pottery, weaving etc...

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