4 Marks 5 Star Q & A As Per SCERT
4 Marks 5 Star Q & A As Per SCERT
Geography
Forest and Wildlife Resources (4M)
1) What is Bio-diversity? Why is Bio-diversity important for Human lives? (OR) Why is
biodiversity important for human lives?
Ans) Importance of biodiversity for Humans life:
1) The existence of various plants and animals in a particular area is called
Biodiversity.
2) Biodiversity ensures the Ecological Balance
3) It supports our life system - air, water and soil.
4) It provides humans with food, medicines, wood and fibers etc.
5) Without biodiversity human existence won’t be possible
6) It makes Our Planet safe.
7) Thus, it is important to maintain biodiversity
2) How have human activities affected the depletion of Flora and Fauna? Explain
Ans) The reasons for the depletion:
1) Deforestation for agricultural expansion
2) Deforestation due to shifting cultivation
3) Large scale development of river valley projects,
4) Mining activities
5) Habitat destruction,
6) Hunting and poaching
7) Over Exploitation of forest products etc.
1) Why do you think that solar energy has a bright future in India?
Ans)
1) Solar energy is an inexhaustible source of energy produced from sunlight.
2) It has bright future in India because of the following reasons.
3) Many parts of the country received sunlight on 300 days annually
4) So it becomes possible to generate 20MW solar energy per sq.km in such areas.
5) It is easy to establish solar plants in urban and rural areas
6) It is also becoming popular as used for cooking, heating water, lighting, etc.....
7) It is also a renewable source of energy
8) Thus the Solar energy has a bright future in India.
1) This map shows the unification of one country. Name that country?
Ans) Germany
2) Write two names of seas you have observed in the map?
Ans) North Sea, Baltic Sea
3) Name any one sea that was located to North in this map
Ans) North Sea
4) Name the Empire that was located to South in this map
Ans) Austrian Empire
5) Who was the chancellor of Prussia during the unification?
Ans) Otto Van Bismarck
6) Who was the first emperor of the German Empire?
Ans) Kaiser William-I
1) This map belongs to a country before its unification. Name that country?
Ans) Italy
2) King Victor Emmanuel-II belonged to which state
Ans) Sardinia-Piedmont
3) Name One Island located in this map.
Ans) Sardinia, Sicily
4) Name the sea located in this map
Ans) Mediterranean Sea
1) How did the East India Company procure regular supplies of Cotton and Silk
textiles from Indian Weavers?
Ans) The East India Company adopted various steps to ensure regular supplies of
cotton and silk textiles.
1. After establishment of political power, the East India Company could assert a
monopoly right to trade.
2. Eliminated the existing traders and brokers connected with cloth trade
3. And established direct control over the weaver.
4. Appointed Gomasthas to supervise weavers, examine the quality of the cloth
and collect supplies.
5. Weavers were given advances and were offered a loan to buy raw material
6. Those who took advance or loans could not contact any other trader.
7. The weavers had to sell at a price dictated by the Company
8. All these steps ensure a regular supply of cotton and silk textiles.
3) Why did Industrial production in India increase during the First World War?
Ans) Industrial production increased in India during WWI due to following reasons.
1) The British mill was busy with war production to meet the needs of the
army.
2) With the decline of Manchester imports suddenly, Indian mills had a vast
home market to supply.
3) As the war prolonged, Indian mills got huge demand to supply jute bags,
clothes for army uniform, tents and other leather boots.
4) It was a good opportunity for Indian industries to fill in the empty with
their products.
5) The increased demands of variety of products led to the setting up of new
factories and old ones organized multiple shifts
6) Overall, the First World War gave a boost to Indian industries.
4) Why the East India Company appointed Gomasthas to supervise weavers in India?
Ans)
1) To remove the involvement of middlemen and gain direct control over the
weavers.
2) To make sure weavers worked for them and fulfilled orders as needed by the
Company.
3) To monitor production and ensure high-quality output according to company
requirements.
4) To avoid Competition from other traders and ensure monopoly over the trade.
1) “Caste has still not disappeared from contemporary India”. Give any three examples
to Justify the statement
Ans)
1) Caste inequalities are still continuing in India.
2) Caste inequalities have not completely disappeared
3) The dominance of the upper castes still continues in the villages
4) Even today, most of the people marry within their caste only.
5) Eating with members of certain castes and attending weddings are still taboo in
Some villages
6) Despite constitutional prohibition, untouchability has not ended completely.
7) Education is not easily available to the low castes.
8) Economic status is also closely linked to the caste system.
Ans)
1) The bar graph shows the percentage of women in national parliaments in different
regions.
2) Nordic countries have the highest representation of women in parliament at 42.3%,
significantly above the world average.
3) India has only 11.8% women in parliament, far below the world average and all other
regions.
4) Regions like the Americas (29.5%) and Europe (26.4%) have higher representation,
5) While the Arab States (18.6%) and the Pacific (11.8%) has lower rates.
6) This graph highlights large disparities between regions
7) Women’s equal participation and leadership in political and public life are essential to
achieving the Sustainable Development.
7)
Analyze the graph.
Ans)
1) This graph shows the population distribution of different religious communities in
India according to the 2011 Census
2) Hinduism: The majority, with 79.8% of the population
3) Islam: The second-largest community, accounting for 14.2%.
4) Christianity: Representing 2.3% of the population.
5) Sikhism: Making up 1.7%.
6) Other religions like Buddhist, Jain, etc. about 2%
2) Appreciate democratic government is better than all other forms of governments right.
Ans)
1) Democracy produces an accountable, responsive government.
2) It gives the citizen the right to decision-making.
3) These decisions are made according to norms and procedures
4) And must be acceptable to the people.
5) People have the right to elect their own government.
6) The elected candidate is thought to be capable to fulfill the needs and demands of
people
7) It is a legitimate government
8) It promotes transparency.
3) What are the conditions under which democracies accommodate social diversities?
Ans)
1) Democracy develops in mechanism in which negotiation takes place among
various groups to find out a solution.
2) People of different communities have a chance to raise their voice about any
government decision.
3) Democracy works on the principle of majority decision hence minorities are given
special privileges
4) Thus, the democracies accommodate social diversities
1. It promotes transparency, allowing people to know how the government works and
how public money is spent.
2. Citizens can ask questions by filing an RTI application with government offices.
3. The government must respond within a set time, usually 30 days.
4. RTI ensures accountability, helping reduce corruption and making democracy
stronger.
1) Why do we use averages? Are there any illustrations to their use? Illustrate with your
own examples related to development.
Ans)
Per capita income is the average income of people in a country.
It is calculated by dividing the total income of the country by its population
1. Air Pollution: Factories, vehicles, and burning of waste increase smoke and harmful
gases in the air. This makes breathing unhealthy and causes diseases.
2. Water Pollution: Waste from factories, homes, and garbage is often dumped into
rivers and lakes, making the water unsafe to use.
3. Deforestation: Cutting down forests for farming, buildings, or roads reduces trees,
affecting wildlife and causing soil erosion.
4. Waste Mismanagement: Improper disposal of plastics and other non-biodegradable
waste leads to land and water pollution, harming animals and plants.
5. These issues reduce the quality of air, water, and land and harm living beings.
4) What do you mean by per capita income of a country? How can it be used to compare
two countries
Ans)
Per capita income is the average income of people in a country.
It is calculated by dividing the total income of the country by its population.
For comparison between two countries:
1. Per capita income shows how much money, on average, a person earns. A higher
per capita income usually indicates a better standard of living.
2. It is used by organizations like the World Bank to classify countries as rich, middle-
income, or poor.
3. However, Averages hide disparities among the people
4. It does not reflect income distribution.
5. It also ignores the health and education indicators
1) Overuse of resources like water, soil, and forests can lead to their depletion,
leaving nothing for future use.
2) Sustainable development reduces pollution and environmental harm
3) Sustainability supports steady economic and social growth over time
4) It ensures a balance between economic growth, social welfare, and
environmental health.
5) Sustainable development maintaining a healthy planet for all living beings.
1) Explain how the consumers are exploited? (OR) Mention a few factors which cause
exploitation of consumers.
Ans)
1) Unfair Trade Practices : Traders sometimes sell defective goods, use faulty
measurements, or charge more than the stated price
2) Adulteration: Food and edible goods may be mixed with harmful substances to
increase profit.
3) Lack of Consumer Awareness: Many consumers are not aware of their rights,
leading to easy exploitation
4) Market Dominance: Big companies with control over production and advertising
often mislead consumers with false claims
1. Example of Adulteration: Many food items like milk or spices may be mixed with
harmful substances to increase profits. Consumer awareness helps people identify
and avoid such products to protect their health.
2. Example of Overcharging: Shopkeepers might sell goods at a price higher than the
printed Maximum Retail Price (MRP). An informed consumer can resist this and
demand fair treatment.
4) What is the rationale behind the enactment of consumer protection Act 1986?
Ans) The Consumer Protection Act (COPRA) of 1986 was enacted for the following
reasons:
1. Increased Awareness: The movement has helped many consumers become aware
of their rights, such as the right to safety, information, and redressal.
2. Legal Framework: The enactment of the Consumer Protection Act (COPRA) 1986
was a significant milestone, providing legal remedies for consumer grievances.
3. Establishment of Consumer Courts: A three-tier system of consumer courts
(district, state, and national levels) has been established to handle consumer
disputes efficiently.
Challenges:
1) However the consumer redressal process is quite complicated, expensive and time
consuming
2) Filing cases, attending court proceedings make it cumbersome
3) Even after more than 25 years of Consumer Protection Act (COPRA) , a large
section of consumers are unaware of their rights
4) It requires a voluntary effort for the participation of one and all.