Class 08 Social Science Geography Resources CBSE Questions & Answers

Class 8 · Social Science Geography Resources

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

Questions & Answers

1
From the following, which one would be the apt reason to explain why resources like Coal, Petroleum, natural gas etc are considered as Non- renewable.
  • A
    As the distribution of resources are confined only to certain places.
  • B
    As the resources can be destroyed due to careless type.
  • C
    As the resources are found everywhere
  • D
    As it may take millions of years to produce them again
    Correct
2
The distribution of resources is unequal because these factors differ so much over the earth . A list of factors are given below. Which one among them is not considered as an important factor
  • A
    Water
    Correct
  • B
    Altitude
  • C
    Climate
  • D
    Terrain
3
Name the resources that are found everywhere like the air we breathe.
  • A
    Ubiquitous
    Correct
  • B
    Non-Renewable
  • C
    Localised
  • D
    Renewable
4
From the following list, which one cannot be considered as a Localised resource
  • A
    Sunlight
  • B
    Coal
  • C
    Copper
  • D
    Iron
    Correct
5
Which term from the following best describes those Resources created by human beings using technology and skills.
  • A
    Actual Resources
  • B
    Human- made
    Correct
  • C
    Natural Resources
  • D
    Localised Resources
6
Choose the ultimate resource on the earth from the following
  • A
    Solar Energy
  • B
    Petroleum
  • C
    Human beings
    Correct
  • D
    Copper
7
Which one of the following reason is best suitable as to why human beings are called the ultimate(best) resource on the earth?
  • A
    Human beings can explore, develop and convert the natural resources into useful goods as per the abilities and demands.
    Correct
  • B
    Human beings are Renewable resources
  • C
    Human beings are found everywhere on earth
  • D
    The population of human beings in the world is ever increasing
8
Pick out the option that best describes the term human resource development?
  • A
    Increasing the natural resources so that there is a proportionate increase in human resources as well
  • B
    Increase in technological development so as to increase the life style of human beings
  • C
    Improving the quality of people?s skills so that they are able to create more resources
    Correct
  • D
    Increasing the population of human beings
9
Complete the following sentence : Using resources carefully and giving them time to get renewed can be termed as _________________
  • A
    Recycling
  • B
    Resource conservation
    Correct
  • C
    Technology
  • D
    Ubiquitous
10
Name the term that can refer to Balancing the need to use resources and also conserve them for the future
  • A
    Technological Development
  • B
    Natural Development
  • C
    Sustainable Development
    Correct
  • D
    Artificial Development
11
Which one of the following is considered as the Golden R?s of conservation?
  • A
    Reduce Reuse Recycle Refuse
    Correct
  • B
    Retrieve Regain Recoup Reprocess
  • C
    Reduce Reclaim Reprocess Recover
  • D
    Renew Recondition Reuse Refuse
12
Atul, David, Gridhar gives tips to a group of children on the methods of conservation of resources. Which one among the following cannot be put into practice by the children?
  • A
    Watering plants by making use of the water used to wash clothes
  • B
    Switching off the lights and fan when not in use
  • C
    Ensuring that the water tap is closed when not in use
  • D
    Using Plastic bags that cannot be recycled, for shopping.
    Correct
13
Listed below are some important principles of sustainable development. Which one among them is not TRUE with respect to the principles of sustainable development
  • A
    Maximise the depletion of natural resources
    Correct
  • B
    Respect and care for all forms of life
  • C
    Conserve the earth?s vitality and diversity
  • D
    Change personal attitude and practices toward the environment.
14
The future of our planet and its people is linked with our ability to maintain and preserve the life support system that nature provides. Some of the important points related to this are given below, which of these statements are not TRUE with respect to sustainable development.
  • A
    The diversity of life on the earth is conserved
  • B
    The damage to natural environmental system is minimized
  • C
    All uses of renewable resources are sustainable
  • D
    Ensuring minimum benefits with maximum wastage
    Correct
15
Identify the best example to conserve resources from the given list.
  • A
    We should maximize the depletion of resources
  • B
    We should focus on Optimal use of resources
    Correct
  • C
    We should focus on indiscriminate use of resources
  • D
    We should use resources lavishly