Class 10 Geography (Social Science) – Contemporary India Part - II
Chapter 1: Resources and Development
Geography Chapter 1 starts with the definition of resources. The classification of resources is explained based on the origin, exhaustibility, ownership, potential of development. Further, the chapter talks about the development of resources and resource planning. This chapter mainly focused on land resources by describing in depth the land utilisation, land use pattern in India, land degradation and conservation measures, soil as a resource and classification of soil.
Chapter 2: Forest and Wildlife Resources
This chapter helps in understanding the different variety of flora and fauna that exists in nature and the reason behind the depletion of flora and fauna. The chapter further describes conservation, distribution of forests and wildlife in India. In the end, students will get to know some of the steps taken by common people to conserve the forests and wildlife resources.
Chapter 3: Water Resources
The chapter starts by describing the availability of fresh water on the earth’s surface. Further, it explains the causes of water scarcity and the need for conserving and managing water resources. Students will learn about the multi-purpose river projects and integrated water resources management. In the end, Rain Water Harvesting and different methods of adopted Rain Water Harvesting in different areas are explained in-depth.
Chapter 4: Agriculture
India is primarily an Agriculture country. Farming is practised in India from ages. This chapter is included in the textbook to make students understand the type of farming system practiced in India, cropping pattern and major crops produced in India.
Chapter 5: Minerals and Energy Resources
Earth’s crust is made up of different minerals. This chapter will explain about Minerals and occurrence of Minerals. The chapter further describes the classification of Minerals. Under the classification of minerals, each type is described in detail. In the end, the chapter briefs about conventional and non-conventional energy resources.
Chapter 6: Manufacturing Industries
The manufacturing sector is considered the backbone of development. This chapter is especially included in the NCERT Geography book to help students understand the importance of manufacturing and the contribution of Industries to National Economy. They will know the factors that impact the industrial location. Moreover, this chapter explains Ago-based Industries, Mineral-based industries, Chemical Industries, etc. In the end, the chapter explains how industrial pollution is degrading the environment and the major steps taken to prevent its degradation.
Chapter 7: Lifelines of National Economy
The modern means of transport and communication serve as lifelines of the nation and its Economy. This chapter will help students understand how roadways, railways, pipelines, waterways, seaport, airways have linked human to the world and have contributed significantly to the growth of the Indian Economy. The chapter ends by describing the means of communication in India, International Trade and Tourism as Trade.
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