High School Geographers

Forest Resources is the name of the chapter in the Geography Text of Class 10 which deals with concepts of the forest as a resource, source of biodiversity, different types of plant and animal species according to the IUCN, forest conservation techniques, sacred groves, Joint Forest Management and social movement to protect the forest resources. Types of species based on the IUCN Classification Following are questions that could be asked from this chapter Q. What do you understand by biodiversity? ANS. Biodiversity refers to the presence of various living organisms in a given place. Q. What are biodiversity hotspots? ANS. Biodiversity hotspots are highly rich in biodiversity. India alone has 3 biodiversity hotspots. It is one of the richest countries in terms of biodiversity. Q. Name the 3 biodiversity hotspots in India. ANS. The three biodiversity hotspots in India are- The Western Ghats The Eastern Himalayas and The Indo Burmese border region. Q. What is the strength of India in the ...

What are sacred groves? How has 'sacredness' ascribed to the plants and animals helped in protecting them? ANS. Sacred groves are patches of forest or part of a large forest that has been left untouched. Any interference with the groves is being banned socially on account of the sacredness and spirituality attached to them. In the sacred groves of Meghalaya, every plant, animal, bird and their dead and decaying matter and even the abiotic components like stones and soil are considered the belongings of the sacred forest and they are considered untouchables and un-demolished properties, so should they be treated with respect and care. The sacredness attached to the plants and animals of the sacred groves helps them to be protected for generations. Mawphlang sacred grove of Meghalaya is one of the best known place in India  |  image Travel entice

What is rainwater harvesting? Discuss the various methods of rainwater harvesting in hilly, floodplains and semi-arid regions of Rajasthan (India) ANS. Rainwater harvesting means collecting rainwater for various purposes to be used in the future. Rajasthan is the driest state in India. Rajasthan is a state in India which is mostly desert, receives the least amount of rainfall and suffers from acute water scarcity throughout the year. People in Rajasthan devised different methods to harvest and collect the rainwater. 1. In hilly regions of Rajasthan like Bikaner, Phalodi and Barmer, almost all houses have underground tanks called Tankas in which people collect rainwater for drinking purposes. 2. In the floodplains of Rajasthan, many people collected rainwater from the rooftop for drinking purposes. 3. In semi-arid regions of Rajasthan such as in Jaisalmer, people collect rainwater in their agricultural fields through a technique called Khadins or Johads. Khadins are underground storage ...

Answers to Geography SSLC passed question papers for the year 2021 Geography SSLC passed question papers for the year 2021 Let us answer the questions given in the SSLC passed question papers in the year 2021 of Social Studies for Geography only. SECTION—A ( Marks: 4 ) Q1. In the same outline map of India supplied to you, locate and label the following (choose any two each from Group—I and Group—II) : GROUP—I    1×2=2 (i) The place where Gandhiji organised his first Satyagraha in 1917 (ii) The place where Gandhiji violated the Salt Law (iii) The first Indian city to get smoke nuisance (1863) (iv) The place where the first cotton industry was started (1853) GROUP—II    1×2=2 (i) One leading cotton-producing State in India (ii) One nuclear power plant in South India (iii) One major port on the West Coast (iv) One National Park in Meghalaya SECTION—B ( Marks: 12 ) Q2. Rewrite the following statements by choosing the most appropriate answer from the given options (any tw...