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  NCERT MCQs of Class 10 Social Science (Contemporary India 2) Chapter no 6: Manufacturing Industries 1) Which of the following is an example of an agro-based industry? a) Iron and steel b) Cotton textile c) Shipbuilding d) Petroleum refining Answer: b) Cotton textile Explanation: Agro-based industries use agricultural raw materials such as cotton, jute, and sugarcane to manufacture goods. 2) Which industry is known as the "backbone of modern industry"? a) Sugar industry b) Cotton textile industry c) Iron and steel industry d) Cement industry Answer: c) Iron and steel industry Explanation: The iron and steel industry provides raw materials for various other industries , making it the backbone of industrial development. 3) Which of the following is a mineral-based industry? a) Sugar industry b) Paper industry c) Jute industry d) Cement industry Answer: d) Cement industry Explanation: Mineral-based industries use minerals as r...

  NCERT MCQs of Class 10 Social Science (Contemporary India 2) Chapter 5 Minerals and Energy Resources 1) Which of the following is an example of a ferrous mineral? a) Copper b) Bauxite c) Iron ore d) Mica Answer: c) Iron ore Explanation: Ferrous minerals contain iron . Iron ore, manganese, and chromite are examples of ferrous minerals. 2) Which of the following is a non-metallic mineral? a) Manganese b) Limestone c) Zinc d) Copper Answer: b) Limestone Explanation: Non-metallic minerals do not contain metals. Examples include limestone, mica, and gypsum . 3) Which of the following minerals is used in making electrical wires? a) Gold b) Iron c) Copper d) Mica Answer: c) Copper Explanation: Copper is a good conductor of electricity , making it ideal for electrical wiring . 4) Which of the following minerals is known as "black gold"? a) Mica b) Petroleum c) Coal d) Bauxite Answer: b) Petroleum Explanation: Petr...

NCERT MCQs of Class 10, Social Science(Contemporary India 2), Chapter 4, Agriculture 1) Which of the following is the primary occupation of a majority of India's population? a) Industry b) Agriculture c) Services d) Trade Answer: b) Agriculture Explanation: Agriculture is the main source of livelihood for more than 50% of India's population . 2) Which of the following is a characteristic of primitive subsistence farming? a) Use of chemical fertilizers b) Use of modern equipment c) Slash and burn method d) Large-scale commercial production Answer: c) Slash and burn method Explanation: Primitive subsistence farming involves shifting cultivation , where farmers clear land, cultivate it, and move to a new area once soil fertility declines . 3) Which type of farming is practiced in areas with high population density and small landholdings? a) Shifting agriculture b) Extensive farming c) Intensive subsistence farming d) Plantation fa...

 NCERT MCQs of  Class 10 Social Science(Contemporary India 2), chapter 3, Water Resources 1) What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by water? a) 29% b) 50% c) 71% d) 90% Answer: c) 71% Explanation: About 71% of the Earth’s surface is covered with water, but only 2.5% is freshwater . 2) Which of the following is the main source of freshwater on Earth? a) Oceans b) Glaciers and ice caps c) Seas d) Underground water Answer: b) Glaciers and ice caps Explanation: Glaciers and ice caps hold about 69% of the world’s freshwater . 3) What is the process of artificial storage and conservation of water called? a) Rainwater harvesting b) Deforestation c) Industrialization d) Groundwater depletion Answer: a) Rainwater harvesting Explanation: Rainwater harvesting involves collecting and storing rainwater for later use . 4) Which river is known as the 'River of Sorrow' in India due to frequent floods? a) Ganga b) Brahmaput...