Class 08 Social Science Geography Natural And Wildlife Resources CBSE Questions & Answers

Class 8 · Social Science Geography Natural And Wildlife Resources

This is Social Science class 08 Social Science Geography Natural and Wildlife Resources CBSE Questions & Answers. There are 15 questions in this test with each question having around four answer choices.

Questions & Answers

1
The Land Use in a few selected countries according to their percentage area is given below. Analyse the table and answer the questions. Name the country with the highest land used for grazing cattle?
Question 1 figure 1
  • A
    India
  • B
    Australia
    Correct
  • C
    France
  • D
    Japan
2
The Land Use in a few selected countries according to their percentage area is given below. Analyse the table and answer the questions. Name the country that uses the maximum land for cultivation
Question 2 figure 1
  • A
    UK
  • B
    France
  • C
    Australia
  • D
    India
    Correct
3
Which one of the following statements is TRUE with respect to lands
  • A
    Community land belongs to an individual and hence he/she is free to cultivate in that land.
  • B
    Community lands are owned by the community for common uses like collection of fodder, fruits or medicinal herbs
    Correct
  • C
    Proper planning of land use with reference to the nature of land and the needs of the community would provide minimum returns.
  • D
    People and their demands are growing because the availability of land is not limited.
4
Some important threats to the environment due to over exploitation of land resources are given below. (i) Land degradation(ii) Landslides(iii) Soil erosion(iv) Desertification Which one of the following statements are TRUE and form important threats?
  • A
    Only(i) and (iv) are TRUE
  • B
    (i),(ii),(iii),(iv) are all TRUE
    Correct
  • C
    Only (II),(iii),(IV) are TRUE
  • D
    Only (i) ,(iii) and (iv) are TRUE
5
Cite the most important reason as to why Land degradation, landslides, soil erosion, desertification etc are major threats to the environment, from the following options.
  • A
    Because people and their demands are growing because the availability of land is not limited.
  • B
    Because of the superior quality of land used for cultivation
  • C
    Because of the expansion on agriculture and construction activities
    Correct
  • D
    Because of suitable, planned and scientific methods of cultivation
6
What does the term Land degradation refer to?
  • A
    The slope of the land
  • B
    Decline in the use of fertilizers
  • C
    Presence of rocks and minerals in the soil
  • D
    The decline in the productivity of cultivated land or forest land
    Correct
7
Select the term that refers to the Slashing and burning the trees for agriculture.
  • A
    Fallow
  • B
    Jhum
    Correct
  • C
    Pasture
  • D
    Arable
8
Identify the method that cannot be considered to ensure that the natural resources are not depleted, from among the common methods.
  • A
    Checks on overgrazing
  • B
    Uncontrolled use of fertilizers and pesticides
    Correct
  • C
    Afforestation
  • D
    Land Reclamation
9
Identify this major threat to the environment from the image attached based on the following clues :A mass movement of rock, debris or earth down a slope.Often takes place in conjunction with earth quakes , floods and volcanoes.A major disaster in the hilly terrains and is a major area of concern
Question 9 figure 1
  • A
    Deforestation
  • B
    Air Pollution
  • C
    Landslide
    Correct
  • D
    Rising Sea Levels
10
Some important techniques to cope with Land slide are given below. Pick out the one that is not applicable.
  • A
    Decrease in vegetation cover
    Correct
  • B
    Hazard mapping locate areas prone to landslides
  • C
    Construction of retention wall to stop land from slipping.
  • D
    Implementation of the surface drainage control
11
From the attached image, identify the profile of Soil marked B
Question 11 figure 1
  • A
    Top soil
  • B
    Sub soil
    Correct
  • C
    Weathered Rock Material
  • D
    Parent Rock
12
From the attached image of the profile of Soil, identify the one that has a fine texture, a high content of organic matter ie humus and is vital for plant growth
Question 12 figure 1
  • A
    Sub Soil
  • B
    Top soil
    Correct
  • C
    Weathered Rock Material
  • D
    Parent Rock
13
Name the term that can be given to the various layers in the soil after it is cut out like a slice of cake.
  • A
    Top Soil
  • B
    Sub Soil
  • C
    Soil Mixture
  • D
    Soil Horizon
    Correct
14
The major factors of soil formation are the nature of parent rock and ___________
  • A
    Climatic factors
    Correct
  • B
    Overgrazing
  • C
    Deforestation
  • D
    Soil Erosion
15
Analyse the given representation and complete the blank by filling it up an important factor of soil formation.
Question 15 figure 1
  • A
    Mulching
  • B
    Shelter Belts
  • C
    Contour Lines
  • D
    Time
    Correct