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Read the source… (Class 10 Social Science SQP 2024-25, Q35)

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Social ScienceCBSE Class 10 · Sample paper, session 2024-25 · 4 marks · Case-based

CBSE Class 10 Social Science sample paper 2024-25: question 35

From the official CBSE sample question paper for 2024-25, section E, question 35, for 4 marks. Try it first; the hints and our step-by-step solution are below.

Q35 · 4 marks · Case-basedCompetency-basedWater Resources

Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow:

Given the abundance and renewability of water, it is difficult to imagine that we may suffer from water scarcity. The moment we speak of water shortages; we immediately associate it with regions having low rainfall or those that are drought prone. We instantaneously visualise the deserts of Rajasthan and women balancing many 'matkas' (earthen pots) used for collecting and storing water and travelling long distances to get water. True, the availability of water resources varies over space and time, mainly due to the variations in seasonal and annual precipitation, but water scarcity in most cases is caused by over-exploitation, excessive use and unequal access to water among different social groups.

  1. (i)

    Give any one reason that could contribute to water scarcity in the future?

    1 mark
  2. (ii)

    Why a resident of Rajasthan would choose to install a submersible water pump?

    1 mark
  3. (iii)

    Why is water conservation crucial? Discuss any one key for effective water management and conservation.

    2 marks

Source: official sample paper from cbseacademic.nic.in (PDF). See it in the full Sample paper 2024-25.

Hints

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Hint 1

The passage itself names the main causes of scarcity.

Hint 2

Think of the long distances Rajasthan women travel for water.

Hint 3

Name one practical way to save or store water.

Step-by-step solution

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  1. (i) One reason is over-exploitation or excessive use of water. Unequal access to water among social groups is another reason.

    1 mark

  2. (ii) Water is scarce in Rajasthan and women walk long distances to fetch it. A submersible pump would give a ready supply from groundwater.

    1 mark

  3. (iii) Water conservation is crucial because water is needed to sustain life, and clean water supply is limited by over-use and unequal access.

    1 mark

  4. (iii) One key to effective management is rainwater harvesting. Collecting and storing rain recharges groundwater. Building dams, reservoirs and canals is another measure.

    1 mark

Answer: (i) Over-exploitation or unequal access. (ii) To get water without walking long distances. (iii) Conservation sustains life and clean supply; rainwater harvesting is one key.

Where the marks are

  • One reason for future water scarcity (1 mark)
  • Reason for installing a submersible pump in Rajasthan (1 mark)
  • Why water conservation is crucial (1 mark)
  • One method of conservation, such as rainwater harvesting (1 mark)

Revise the chapter

Practise this chapterBoard-style questions from Water Resources, one at a time, marked against the answer key and marking points.Back to the full paperSample paper 2024-25: every question, by section.

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