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What is the difference between Contour ploughing and Terrace farming?

Important Questions on Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources

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Social Science Textbook of Competency Based Questions for Class VIII>Chapter 2 - Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources>Exercise 1>Q 36
'India has the largest percentage of its land under agricultural use.' Give reasons.
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Social Science Textbook of Competency Based Questions for Class VIII>Chapter 2 - Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources>Exercise 1>Q 39
"Three-fourths of the world is covered with water, which is a renewable resource. Yet many countries and regions around the globe suffer from water scarcity." Explain.
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Social Science Textbook of Competency Based Questions for Class VIII>Chapter 2 - Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources>Exercise 1>Q 40

On the map of India, mark and label the Rivers Ganga, Narmada, Kaveri, and Brahmaputra.

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Social Science Textbook of Competency Based Questions for Class VIII>Chapter 2 - Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources>Exercise 1>Q 41
How does Government the of India ensure that industrialisation does not affect the environment adversely? Find out the names of Acts that ensure protection of Green cover.
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Social Science Textbook of Competency Based Questions for Class VIII>Chapter 2 - Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources>Exercise 1>Q 43
On an outline map of the world, show the given National Park.
(a) Yellowstone National Park--USA
 
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Social Science Textbook of Competency Based Questions for Class VIII>Chapter 2 - Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources>Exercise 1>Q 45
On an outline map of the world, show the given National Park.
(a) Gir National Park--India
 
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Social Science Textbook of Competency Based Questions for Class VIII>Chapter 2 - Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources>Exercise 1>Q 46
Explain the land use pattern of India. What is the impact of the decrease of land under permanent pastures?
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Social Science Textbook of Competency Based Questions for Class VIII>Chapter 2 - Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources>Exercise 1>Q 47
How do migrating birds find their way back home?