Chapter 5: Bihar: Agriculture and Forest Resources

VVI questions — the ones the board asked most (12)

1. Q1Long answer4 marksAsked: 2021

   What types of human activities are responsible for the depletion of flora and fauna ?

   

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   Model answer · human activities depleting flora and fauna

   1. 1.Large-scale deforestation for agricultural expansion is one of the main human activities responsible for the depletion of flora and fauna. Due to agriculture and extension of constructed areas, forests are being destroyed. As more and more land is cleared for growing crops, the natural habitats of plants and animals are lost, which leads to the rapid depletion of forests.1 mark
   2. 2.Industrialization and urbanization are also causing forest destruction and putting the existence of wild life at risk. As industries grow and urban areas expand, forest land is cleared for construction of factories, buildings and towns. In the absence of adequate forest cover, there has been a decline in wild life also.1 mark
   3. 3.Overgrazing by animals and cutting of wood for fuel are reducing forest density. Lack of awakening about the significance of the forests is the most important factor for the rapid depletion of the forests. Such activities steadily thin out the forest cover and disturb the natural habitat of flora and fauna.1 mark
   4. 4.Hunting, illegal trade and environmental pollution have pushed many species of animals to the verge of extinction. A steep decline in the number of wild life has been registered due to unmindful cutting of the forests and poaching of wild animals and birds. Earlier, migratory birds were trapped on a large scale at Kusheshwar Asthan, showing how hunting and illegal trade endanger wild animals and birds.1 mark

   • Write 'forests are being destroyed' due to agriculture and extension of constructed areas in the first point.
   • Mention 'decline in wild life' due to lack of adequate forest cover in the second point.
   • Use the words 'poaching of wild animals and birds' and 'trapped' migratory birds to earn the last point.

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2. Q2Long answer4 marksAsked: 2021

   Discuss the problems of agriculture in Bihar.

   

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   Model answer · problems of agriculture in Bihar

   1. 1.The main problem of agriculture in Bihar is that it is dependent on Monsoon which is also prone to frequent flood and drought but still there is no proper arrangement of irrigation. Out of the total agricultural land only 46 percent is having irrigational facilities and the rest remains without proper irrigation facility. This excessive dependence on monsoon and lack of irrigation facilities makes agriculture unreliable.1 mark
   2. 2.In Bihar the agricultural fields are of very small size and the size of the land holding keeps getting smaller due to fragmentation of fields among family members. As a result of this small size of the agricultural fields, application of scientific method in agricultural activities is not possible, which reduces productivity.1 mark
   3. 3.Most of the rivers of the state are famous for their devastating floods. These rivers coming down from Himalayas carry huge amount of silt with them and deposit it on their bed which causes the change in its normal course as a result of which disastrous flood occurs which causes heavy loss to life and property. According to planning commission, 64 lakh hectares of land is prone to floods in Bihar. Along with floods, droughts also occur in the state, and this recurring problem of floods and droughts causes heavy damage to Bihar's agriculture every year.1 mark
   4. 4.The backwardness of agriculture in Bihar persists due to the use of inferior quality seeds; as high quality, improved seeds are not used, the per hectare yield is very less in comparison to other states. Along with this, lack of modern agricultural tools and continuous use of chemical fertilizers, which causes deterioration in the quality of soil, also keep agriculture backward. Besides, the orthodox opinion of the farmers, who believe less in hard work and more on luck and orthodox views, also prevents modernisation of agriculture.1 mark

   • In point 1 write the exact figure '46 percent' having irrigational facilities to show the irrigation problem clearly.
   • In point 3 mention '64 lakh hectares of land is prone to floods' to support the floods and droughts point.

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3. Q3Long answer4 marksAsked: 2026

   Describe the importance of the role of local communities in the management and restoration of forests.

   

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   Model answer · role of local communities, forest management

   1. 1.Local communities depend on forest resources for their livelihood and hence have a direct stake in the conservation and sustainable use of forests. Because their survival is closely linked with the availability of forest produce, they play an active role in forest management, and this active involvement of the local people prevents deforestation and helps in protecting the forest for future generations.1 mark
   2. 2.In the Sariska Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan, villagers have fought against mining companies, taking advantage of the provisions in the Wildlife Protection Act, and have been successful in stopping mining activities in the area to save the forest and its wildlife.1 mark
   3. 3.The Chipko Movement in the Himalayas successfully resisted deforestation and promoted afforestation through community participation. In addition, in the Alwar district of Rajasthan, five villages came together to form the Bhairodev Dakav 'Sonchuri', declaring 1,200 hectares of forest as a 'rundh', where the local community imposed a complete ban on hunting, grazing and felling of trees.1 mark
   4. 4.Local communities have also contributed to forest restoration through initiatives like Beej Bachao Andolan and Navdanya, which promoted chemical-free, sustainable crop production. In West Bengal, the Forest Department involved local communities, especially women, in the protection of degraded sal forests through patrolling, which helped revive the forests. In Mizoram, local institutions among the people practising shifting cultivation developed new land-use patterns that reduced the practice of shifting cultivation without disturbing the ecological balance, thereby controlling deforestation.1 mark

   • Mention the Sariska Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan example with the Wildlife Protection Act by name.
   • Write both the Chipko Movement and the Bhairodev Dakav 'Sonchuri' example with the term 'rundh'.
   • For the last point, name at least one of: Beej Bachao Andolan/Navdanya, West Bengal sal forest women's patrolling, or Mizoram shifting cultivators.

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4. Q4Long answer4 marksAsked: 2021

   Discuss the development and distribution of any one agro-based industry of Bihar.

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   1. The sugar industry of Bihar is an important agro-based industry which is based on sugarcane and depends on the availability of sugarcane in the state. With the development of this industry, the development of many…

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5. Q5Short answer2 marksAsked: 2021

   Why are forests important for environment ?

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   1. Forests are important for environment because they maintain the balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Trees take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen, which keeps the proportion of these gases balanced…

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6. Q6Short answer2 marksAsked: 2022

   Give two causes for the low productivity of agriculture in Bihar.

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   1. One cause for the low productivity of agriculture in Bihar is irrigation problems. The agriculture here is dependent on Monsoon which is also prone to frequent flood and drought but still there is no proper arrangement…

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7. Q7Short answer2 marksAsked: 2022

   Give two causes for the low productivity of agriculture in Bihar.

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   1. One cause of the low productivity of agriculture in Bihar is the irrigation problem. The agriculture here is dependent on Monsoon which is also prone to frequent flood and drought but still there is no proper…

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8. Q8Short answer2 marksAsked: 2024

   Mention the problems related to the development of canals in Bihar.

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   1. One problem related to the development of canals in Bihar is siltation. The rivers coming down from the Himalayas carry huge amount of silt with them, which gets deposited in the canals built on the Ganga and its…

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9. Q9Short answer2 marksAsked: 2024

   Write the characteristics of mangrove forests.

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   1. Mangrove forests are forests that grow in saline water and tidal areas.

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10. Q10Short answer2 marksAsked: 2026

    Write the names of four thermal power plants of Bihar.

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    1. Kahalgaon Thermal Power Station is one of the thermal power stations of Bihar.

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11. Q11Short answer2 marksAsked: 2021

    Give any two effective measures for forest conservation.

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    1. Forests can be conserved by stopping deforestation and promoting afforestation. Control over cutting of forests should be emphasised along with development of national parks, rehabilitation of extinct forest areas and…

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12. Q12Short answer2 marksAsked: 2021

    Name the main minerals found in Bihar.

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    1. Pyrite is the main mineral found in Bihar. Amjhor hills of Rohtas is famous for this and Kaimur district is the other centre. The total pyrite reserve in Bihar is 98.79 thousand metric tonnes and now it is the most…

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Objective questions with the board’s key (10)

1. 1. Bihar Board 2026

   Which of the following Biosphere Reserve Areas is located in Bihar ?

   • (A) Sundarban
   • (B) Manas
   • (C) Simlipal
   • (D) None of these ✓

   Answer: (D)

2. 2. Bihar Board 2026

   When was Bihar State Hydroelectric Power Corporation formed ?

   • (A) 1940
   • (B) 1956
   • (C) 1982 ✓
   • (D) 1991

   Answer: (C)

3. 3. Bihar Board 2026

   Which was the planned town in undivided Bihar ?

   • (A) Patna
   • (B) Ranchi
   • (C) Jamshedpur ✓
   • (D) Gaya

   Answer: (C)

4. 4. Bihar Board 2026

   Where is Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary located ?

   • (A) Uttar Pradesh
   • (B) Uttarakhand
   • (C) Jharkhand ✓
   • (D) Himachal Pradesh

   Answer: (C)

5. 5. Bihar Board 2026

   Which river valley project is not in north Bihar ?

   • (A) Sone River Valley Project ✓
   • (B) Gandak River Valley Project
   • (C) Kosi River Valley Project
   • (D) Bagmati Project

   Answer: (A)

6. 6. Bihar Board 2026

   Where is Kanwar lake?

   • (A) Samastipur
   • (B) Begusarai ✓
   • (C) Darbhanga
   • (D) Sitamarhi

   Answer: (B)

7. 7. Bihar Board 2026

   Bagmati project is in which district ?

   • (A) Sitamarhi ✓
   • (B) Samastipur
   • (C) West Champaran
   • (D) Gopalganj

   Answer: (A)

8. 8. Bihar Board 2025

   What is the main source of livelihood in Bihar ?

   • (A) Agriculture ✓
   • (B) Industry
   • (C) Trade
   • (D) All of these

   Answer: (A)

9. 9. Bihar Board 2025

   Where is Kusheshwar Sthan Sanctuary located ?

   • (A) Morena
   • (B) Darbhanga ✓
   • (C) Bhagalpur
   • (D) Nandan Kanan

   Answer: (B)

10. 10. Bihar Board 2025

    What is the rank of Bihar in the production of vegetables ?

    • (A) First
    • (B) Second
    • (C) Third ✓
    • (D) Fourth

    Answer: (C)

Questions parents and students ask

How many marks does "Bihar: Agriculture and Forest Resources" carry in Bihar Board Class 10 Social Science?

In the Bihar Board papers of 2021–2026, this chapter carried about 3 marks and about 4 questions a year; by marks it ranks 8 in Social Science.

Which are the most important (VVI) questions of "Bihar: Agriculture and Forest Resources"?

The 12 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 12 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.