NCERT Books for Class 10 Science - Management of Natural Resources - Free PDF Download
FAQs on NCERT Books for Class 10 Science Chapter 16
1. What are the five R’s?
The five R’s are:
Refuse: This means refusing things that you don’t need. Refuse to buy products that may harm you or the environment.
Reduce: It means using less. Switch off lights when you don’t need them and repair leaky taps.
Reuse: It simply means using things again and again rather than throwing them away after one use.
Repurpose: This means when a product can no longer be used for its original purpose, try to use it for something else.
Recycle: It means converting waste materials into new products.
2. Who are the various stakeholders with regards to the conservation of forests?
The various stakeholders when we consider the conservation of forests are:
The people who live in or around forests and rely on forest produce for different aspects of their lives.
The forest department of the Government that owns the land and oversees the use of resources from the forest.
The industrialists who use various forest resources.
The wildlife and nature enthusiasts who want to conserve nature in its untouched form.
3. What was the Chipko Andolan?
The Chipko Andolan (hug the trees movement) originated in a distant village called Reni in Garhwal, in the Himalayan region during the early 1970s. It was the result of a conflict between local villagers and a logging contractor who had been allowed to cut trees in a forest near the village. One day the contractor’s workers came to the forest to cut the trees while the men were absent. The women of the forest quickly reached there and bravely hugged the trees to prevent them from cutting. Thus, the contractor had to withdraw. The Chipko movement became an inspiration for many other movements around the world.
4. Where can I find study material for Chapter 16 - Management of Natural Resources?
You can find all the study material for chapter 16 on the Vedantu app as well as the website. Vedantu has loads of study resources that students can take advantage of. This includes revision notes that you can use when your exams draw nearer. It also has important questions of every chapter that students can benefit from. The best part is that students can use these study resources for absolutely no cost. It’s completely free. Students can download these materials in pdf format.
5. What are the benefits of studying from NCERT books for class 10 science?
NCERT books are prescribed by CBSE themselves and are up to date with the latest CBSE syllabus. Most questions in the board paper are set from the NCERT books. Hence, studying it is a must for 10th standard students. NCERT books are written in easy and understandable language. Hence, you will be able to easily understand all the concepts that you will learn in class 10 science. The content in these books is carefully researched so students can rest assured that the textbooks are reliable and accurate.
