TextBook Solutions for Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education Class 8 Social Science Resource And Development Chapter 2 Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation And Wildlife Resources

Which are the two main climatic factors responsible for soil formation?

Write any two reasons for land degradation today.

Why is land considered an important resource?

Name any two steps that government has taken to conserve plants and animals.

Suggest three ways to conserve water.

Which one of the following is NOT a factor of soil formation?

• time

• soil texture

• organic matter

Which one of the following methods is most appropriate to check soil erosion on steep slopes?

• shelter belts

• mulching

• terrace cultivation

Which one of the following is NOT in favour of the conservation of nature?

• switch off the bulb when not in use

• close the tap immediately after using

• dispose polypacks after shopping

Match the following options:

Ganga-Brahmaputra plain of India is an overpopulated region.