Bihar Board Class 10 · Social Science · Matric exam 2027
Chapter 1: India: Resources and Utilisation
This chapter’s questions from Bihar Board (BSEB)’s real papers of 2016–2026 — the 20 asked most often, 3 with the full model answer, 17 with how the answer begins — and objective questions with the board’s key. All 48 questions of this chapter, with answers, are in the app.
- marks a year (about)
- 12
- questions a year (about)
- 16
- rank in Social Science
- #1
From 6 years of papers, 2021–2026 · full chapter-wise marks
VVI questions — the ones the board asked most (20)
- Q1Long answer4 marksAsked: 2022
Mention the efforts taken in the direction of conservation of power resources.
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Model answer · conservation of power resources
- 1.Power resources should be used economically and wastage of energy should be prevented. For this, rule of judicious use of the energy should be adopted and development of technology is essential. Such motor cars should be manufactured which are fuel efficient. By checking unnecessary use of electricity, we can save huge amount of energy.1 mark
- 2.The use of non-conventional and renewable energy sources like solar energy, wind energy, and biogas should be promoted. It will be an important step in the direction of conservation of sources of energy to develop and use alternative sources of energy like Hydro-Electricity, Wind-Energy, Tidal-Energy, Bio-Energy, Geo Thermal-Energy and Solar-Energy. Excessive use of fossil fuel creates various types of pollution and health problems, so use of alternative sources of energy has become unavoidable.1 mark
- 3.Energy-efficient appliances such as LED bulbs, CFL, and star-rated electrical equipment should be used so that less electricity is consumed for the same amount of light and work, and unnecessary use of electricity is checked, thereby saving huge amount of energy.1 mark
- 4.The use of private vehicles should be reduced by greater use of public transport, which saves petrol and diesel, and public awareness campaigns should be run to prevent wastage of energy. Fuel efficient motor cars should also be manufactured so that energy crisis can be prevented.1 mark
- Write the phrase 'economical use' or 'used economically' along with 'wastage of energy should be prevented' in point 1.
- Name LED bulbs, CFL, and star-rated electrical equipment explicitly in point 3.
- Mention public transport, saving petrol and diesel, and public awareness campaigns explicitly in point 4.
Marks split from a structure derived from past papers (checked twice); not Bihar Board’s official scheme
- Q2Long answer4 marksAsked: 2022
Mention the efforts taken in the direction of conservation of power resources.
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Model answer · conservation of power resources
- 1.To solve the energy crisis, development and use of alternative sources of energy like Solar-Energy, Wind-Energy and Bio-Energy should be promoted as an important step in the direction of conservation of sources of energy. Excessive use of fossil fuel creates various types of pollutions, health problems and doubts of climatic change become more probable, therefore use of these alternative sources of energy has become unavoidable.1 mark
- 2.Judicious use of energy should be adopted to prevent energy crisis. Such motor cars should be manufactured which are fuel efficient, and by checking unnecessary use of electricity huge amount of energy can be saved. Increased use of public transport and reducing the use of private vehicles helps in the judicious and fuel-efficient use of energy resources.1 mark
- 3.For judicious use of energy, development of technology is essential so that energy-efficient appliances can be used in place of ordinary ones. Use of CFL and LED bulbs and star-rated electrical equipment instead of ordinary bulbs and appliances helps in checking unnecessary use of electricity and thus saves a huge amount of energy.1 mark
- 4.By checking unnecessary use of electricity we can save a huge amount of energy, and for this public awareness about the judicious use of energy is necessary. People should be educated through campaigns to use CFL and LED bulbs in place of ordinary bulbs and to avoid wastage of electricity so that energy resources are conserved.1 mark
- In point 1 name the alternative sources exactly as the book lists them: Solar-Energy, Wind-Energy, Bio-Energy.
- Keep point 2 focused on public transport and private vehicles; do not repeat the fuel-efficient appliance idea there.
Marks split from a structure derived from past papers (checked twice); not Bihar Board’s official scheme
- Q3Long answer4 marksAsked: 2023
What is energy crisis ? State the major efforts taken in the direction of conservation of power resources.
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Model answer · energy crisis, conservation of power resources
- 1.The energy crisis is the shortage of energy supply in comparison to the demand for energy. The energy crisis is a global problem and several efforts are being made to find solution for this problem in the existing condition.1 mark
- 2.It is necessary to promote the use of non-conventional sources of energy like solar energy, wind energy, and biogas. Development and use of alternative sources of energy like Hydro-Electricity, Wind-Energy, Tidal-Energy, Bio-Energy, Geo Thermal-Energy and Solar-Energy is an important step in the direction of conservation of sources of energy. Excessive use of fossil fuel creates various types of pollutions, health problems and doubts of climatic change become more probable, therefore use of alternative sources of energy has become unavoidable.1 mark
- 3.Energy-efficient appliances should be used to prevent the wastage of energy. For judicious use of energy, development of technology is essential, so that fuel efficient motor cars are manufactured and energy-efficient appliances such as CFL/LED are used in place of ordinary bulbs. By checking unnecessary use of electricity, we can save huge amount of energy.1 mark
- 4.Resources can be conserved by spreading public awareness and through the judicious use of energy. International support is also essential to prevent ourselves from energy crisis, so that all nations forget their personal differences and make policy as per general agreement, with international organisations such as United Nations Organisation (UNO), Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), World Trade Organisation (WTO) and 8 nation organisation of South Asia (G 8) playing an important role.1 mark
- Begin point 1 with the exact definition: 'shortage of energy supply in comparison to the demand for energy'
- In point 3, write the words 'CFL/LED' as the example of energy-efficient appliances
- In point 4, mention both 'public awareness' and 'judicious use of energy' as the two ways of conserving resources
Marks split from a structure derived from past papers (checked twice); not Bihar Board’s official scheme
- Q4Long answer4 marksAsked: 2024
Describe the methods of rain water harvesting and recycling.
How the model answer begins
1. Rainwater harvesting begins with collecting rainwater from rooftops or open spaces through pipes into underground tanks or pits. In this method rain falling on the roof of a house or on open ground is channelled through…
The full answer from Medha Ma’am → - Q5Long answer4 marksAsked: 2024
Give a brief account of the characteristics of alluvial soil.
How the model answer begins
1. Alluvial soil is formed due to the alluvial deposits of the three important river systems of the Himalayas namely Sindhu, Ganga and Brahmaputra, and is also formed by the deltas of Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna and Kaveri…
The full answer from Medha Ma’am → - Q6Long answer4 marksAsked: 2025
Write a note on the environmental importance of forests.
How the model answer begins
1. Forests maintain the balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Forest is not only a resource but an important factor in the making of the ecosystem and it enables all living beings to live in a state of…
The full answer from Medha Ma’am → - Q7Long answer4 marksAsked: 2026
Give an account of the power resources of India.
How the model answer begins
1. Power resources in India are mainly classified into conventional and non-conventional sources. Conventional sources include coal, petroleum, natural gas, hydro-electricity and nuclear energy, while non-conventional…
The full answer from Medha Ma’am → - Q8Long answer4 marksAsked: 2026
What steps can be taken to conserve power resources ?
How the model answer begins
1. To conserve power resources, use of new alternative sources of energy should be promoted. Presently, it will be an important step in the direction of conservation of sources of energy, to develop and then use…
The full answer from Medha Ma’am → - Q9Long answer4 marksAsked: 2021
Give an account of the measures of water conservation.
How the model answer begins
1. Rainwater harvesting is a major measure of water conservation. It means collecting rainwater falling on rooftops and open areas and storing it in underground tanks or reservoirs. In western India, particularly in…
The full answer from Medha Ma’am → - Q10Short answer2 marksAsked: 2021
Differentiate between traditional and non-traditional energy sources.
How the model answer begins
1. Conventional sources of energy are those which have been in use for a long time and are available in limited quantities, such as Coal and Petroleum. These are fuel minerals, also known as fossil fuel, and are…
The full answer from Medha Ma’am → - Q11Short answer2 marksAsked: 2021
Define mineral.
How the model answer begins
1. Mineral is a natural substance formed in fixed proportion of chemical and physical properties. In other words, mineral is a solid natural substance having certain chemical combination and particular internal atomic…
The full answer from Medha Ma’am → - Q12Short answer2 marksAsked: 2021
Describe the causes of pollution of Indian rivers.
How the model answer begins
1. Domestic and industrial waste gets mixed with the water and this affects the quality of water very badly, proving very harmful for human beings. The direct discharge of sewage and human waste from most of the urban…
The full answer from Medha Ma’am → - Q13Short answer2 marksAsked: 2021
Mention any two benefits of river valley project.
How the model answer begins
1. River valley projects ensure a continuous supply of water for irrigation which leads to an increase in agricultural production. The water stored in dams is used through canals to irrigate large areas of agricultural…
The full answer from Medha Ma’am → - Q14Short answer2 marksAsked: 2022
Write the names of any four trees of deciduous forests.
How the model answer begins
1. One tree of deciduous forests is Teak (Sagwan).
The full answer from Medha Ma’am → - Q15Short answer2 marksAsked: 2022
Name two coal fields of Gondwana system.
How the model answer begins
1. Jharia is a major coal field of the Gondwana group. It lies in Jharkhand and is one of the main producing regions of coal in this state.
The full answer from Medha Ma’am → - Q16Short answer2 marksAsked: 2022
Give four examples of renewable energy.
How the model answer begins
1. Solar energy is one example of renewable energy.
The full answer from Medha Ma’am → - Q17Short answer2 marksAsked: 2022
How is crop rotation helpful in soil conservation?
How the model answer begins
1. Crop rotation means that different crops are sown alternately in the same field. By regular cultivation of wheat, cotton, maize, potato etc. the fertility of the soil is reduced, which can be regained by cultivating…
The full answer from Medha Ma’am → - Q18Short answer2 marksAsked: 2022
What do you mean by rainwater harvesting?
How the model answer begins
1. Rainwater harvesting is a method of collecting and storing rainwater for future use.
The full answer from Medha Ma’am → - Q19Short answer2 marksAsked: 2022
Name two coal fields of Gondwana system.
How the model answer begins
1. Jharia is the first major coal field of the Gondwana group. It lies in Jharkhand, which stands first in reserves and production of coal in the country.
The full answer from Medha Ma’am → - Q20Short answer2 marksAsked: 2022
Give four examples of renewable energy.
How the model answer begins
1. Solar energy is one example of renewable energy.
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28 more questions of this chapter, each with its model answer, in the AskMedha app.
Objective questions with the board’s key (10)
- 1. Bihar Board 2026
Which Indian region is not rich in minerals ?
- (A) Malwa plateau
- (B) Gangetic plain ✓
- (C) Ladakh plateau
- (D) Chota Nagpur plateau
Answer: (B)
- 2. Bihar Board 2026
Which statement is true regarding anthracite coal ?
- (A) It is of best quality ✓
- (B) It contains 30% carbon
- (C) This is called brown coal
- (D) All of these
Answer: (A)
- 3. Bihar Board 2026
On which river is the Hirakud Dam constructed ?
- (A) Tungabhadra
- (B) Mahanadi ✓
- (C) Krishna
- (D) Sharavati
Answer: (B)
- 4. Bihar Board 2026
Which country is the leading producer of mineral oil ?
- (A) India
- (B) United States of America ✓
- (C) China
- (D) Japan
Answer: (B)
- 5. Bihar Board 2026
What percentage of total water is in the ocean ?
- (A) 93.5
- (B) 96.5 ✓
- (C) 95.5
- (D) 97.5
Answer: (B)
- 6. Bihar Board 2026
Which of the following soils is formed by the disintegration of basalt ?
- (A) Laterite soil
- (B) Regur ✓
- (C) Alluvial soil
- (D) Mountain soil
Answer: (B)
- 7. Bihar Board 2026
Which soil is most fertile?
- (A) Laterite soil
- (B) Yellow soil
- (C) Alluvial soil ✓
- (D) Mountain soil
Answer: (C)
- 8. Bihar Board 2026
What type of resource is tidal energy?
- (A) Biological Resource
- (B) Renewable Resource ✓
- (C) Traditional Resource
- (D) Non-renewable Resource
Answer: (B)
- 9. Bihar Board 2026
Joint Forest Management was started from which state?
- (A) Bihar
- (B) Kerala
- (C) Madhya Pradesh
- (D) Odisha ✓
Answer: (D)
- 10. Bihar Board 2026
Sardar Sarovar artificial reservoir is built on which river ?
- (A) Narmada ✓
- (B) Satluj
- (C) Krishna
- (D) Kaveri
Answer: (A)
Questions parents and students ask
- How many marks does "India: Resources and Utilisation" carry in Bihar Board Class 10 Social Science?
- In the Bihar Board papers of 2021–2026, this chapter carried about 12 marks and about 16 questions a year; by marks it ranks 1 in Social Science.
- Which are the most important (VVI) questions of "India: Resources and Utilisation"?
- The 20 questions above are from the board’s real papers, each with the years it was asked; the most-asked come first with their full model answers. All 48 written questions of this chapter, with answers, are in the AskMedha app.
- Do the answers follow the board’s marking scheme?
- BSEB does not publish a marking scheme. Each answer is written point by point on a structure derived from past papers and checked by a second, independent model; it is never called the board’s official scheme.
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