Doon International School

Mohali

2024-25 NAME CLASS: Vlll

SECTION

SUBJECT: Geography TOPIC : Resources

Multiple choice questions

Q1. We need to conserve our Natural Resources because:
i. They are the source of our daily needs.
ii. They are limited.
iii. To fulfil the need for future generation.
iv. They are essential for nutrient cycling.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a ) i, ii and iii only (b) i, ii, and iv (c) i and iv only (d) All of the above

Q2. Our ability to maintain and preserve the life support system that nature provides will determine the
future of earth and its people. So, we have to ensure that:
(a) the earth must remain less diverse in terms of life forms.
(b) the wastage of renewable resources should be to its maximum extent.
(c) there should not be any change in personal attitude and practices towards the environment.
(d) the damage to the natural environmental system is minimised.

Q3.

Look at the above image carefully, and identify which of the following types of resources is being used?
(a) Non-renewable resource
(b) Renewable resource
(c) Human-made resource
(d) Human resource
Q4.

Look at the above image carefully and identify which of the following concepts is described in the image?

(a) Resource formation (b) Resource conservation

(c) Resource exhaustion (d) Resource transformation

Q5. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R).
Select your answer from the codes given below-
Assertion (A): Humans find the best quality resources for their use.
Reason (R): Humans use all possible ways to use natural resources.
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true, and (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, and (R) is true.

Q6. What may be needed to use a natural resource in the best possible way?
(a) Maps and money (b) Tools and maps (c) Knowledge and maps (d) Tools and technology

Q7. With reference to the resources, consider the following statements:

i. Some resources have economic value.
ii. Some resources do not have economic value.
iii. Iron does not have any economic value.
iv. All minerals are manmade resources.

Q8.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) i and ii only (b) iii and iv only (c) i, ii and iii only (d) ii, iii and iv only

Q9. Explain the relevance of intergenerational equity in the definition of sustainable development.

Q10. What are the effects of economic development on natural resources?

Q11. Explain the Indian viewpoint as a solution for the environment problems.
Q12. How does industrialisation cause depletion of natural resources?