What is meant by soil erosion? How is it caused?

Important Questions on Natural Resources - Land and Soil

HARD

8th CBSE

IMPORTANT

Social Science Success Book 8>Chapter 14 - Natural Resources - Land and Soil>TIME TO LEARN>Q 1

What is soil? Describe different layers of soil.

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8th CBSE

IMPORTANT

Social Science Success Book 8>Chapter 14 - Natural Resources - Land and Soil>TIME TO LEARN>Q 2

Explain afforestation.

HARD

8th CBSE

IMPORTANT

Social Science Success Book 8>Chapter 14 - Natural Resources - Land and Soil>TIME TO LEARN>Q 2

Explain contour ploughing.

HARD

8th CBSE

IMPORTANT

Social Science Success Book 8>Chapter 14 - Natural Resources - Land and Soil>TIME TO LEARN>Q 3

'India has the largest percentage of its land under agricultural use.' Give reasons.

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8th CBSE

IMPORTANT

Social Science Success Book 8>Chapter 14 - Natural Resources - Land and Soil>TIME TO LEARN>Q 4

Explain the land use pattern of India. What is the impact of the decrease of land under permanent pastures?

MEDIUM

8th CBSE

IMPORTANT

Social Science Success Book 8>Chapter 14 - Natural Resources - Land and Soil>TIME TO LEARN>Q 5

What are the reasons for land degradation? Describe any four measures to conserve land.