Resources – MCQs Online Practice Test with Automatic scoring
Class 8
Geography — Chapter 1: Resources
30-question timed quiz (30 minutes) — NCERT-aligned MCQs with instant feedback and automatic scoring
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Topic 1: Concept of Resources
1. What best describes a resource?
Answer: B
A resource includes anything — natural or man-made — that helps meet human needs (water, skills, machines etc.).
2. Which is a human resource?
Answer: B
Human resources are people and their abilities; a skilled teacher provides labour and knowledge.
3. Capital resources refer to:
Answer: C
Capital resources are manufactured goods—machines, buildings, roads—that help production.
4. Why is it necessary to identify resources?
Answer: A
Identifying resources helps manage and use them efficiently, preventing waste and ensuring future availability.
5. Resource development includes:
Answer: B
Resource development is a process: discover, plan, develop, and manage resources for sustainable use.
6. Which factor often converts a potential resource into a developed resource?
Answer: A
Technology enables extraction, processing and efficient use—turning potential resources into usable developed resources.
Topic 2: Types of Resources
7. Biotic resources are:
Answer: B
Biotic resources come from living organisms—plants, animals and related products like timber and fish.
8. Which is an abiotic resource?
Answer: B
Abiotic resources are non-living—minerals, water, air and soil are examples.
9. Resources by ownership include:
Answer: B
Ownership classifications determine who controls and manages resources: private, community, state (national), and international.
10. A community resource example is:
Answer: B
Community resources are shared by locals—grazing lands, ponds, or community wells are examples.
11. A potential resource is:
Answer: B
Potential resources are known to exist but are not yet used due to technology or economic constraints.
12. Developed resources are:
Answer: B
Developed resources have been surveyed, quantified and are being used with available technology.
Topic 3: Renewable & Non-renewable Resources
13. Which is a renewable energy source?
Answer: C
Wind energy is replenished naturally and is considered renewable; fossil fuels like coal and gas are non-renewable.
14. Why are fossil fuels problematic?
Answer: B
Fossil fuels release greenhouse gases and cannot be replaced within human timescales, causing pollution and climate issues.
15. Recycling aluminium helps conserve which resource?
Answer: A
Recycling aluminium reduces the need to mine bauxite ore, conserving a finite mineral resource and saving energy.
16. Which action slows the depletion of non-renewable resources?
Answer: A
Substituting materials and recycling lower demand for finite resources, extending their usable lifespan.
17. Overuse of a renewable resource can lead to:
Answer: B
If harvesting exceeds natural regeneration, renewable resources decline—e.g., overfishing reduces fish populations.
18. Bamboo is considered a good renewable building material because:
Answer: C
Bamboo matures quickly, is strong and can be harvested on short rotation cycles, making it renewable when managed well.
Topic 4: Resource Management & Conservation
19. Rainwater harvesting primarily helps to:
Answer: B
Collecting and storing rainwater helps recharge aquifers and provides an alternative water source during dry periods.
20. Contour ploughing helps to:
Answer: B
Ploughing along contours slows runoff and prevents topsoil loss on sloped fields, conserving soil.
21. Integrated Water Management aims to:
Answer: A
Integrated approaches coordinate water use, conservation and distribution among agriculture, urban areas and industry for long-term supply.
22. Which policy can help protect forests?
Answer: A
Creating protected areas and enforcing logging rules preserves biodiversity and sustainable timber use.
23. Community-led waste segregation benefits resources by:
Answer: B
Segregation allows recycling and composting, conserving raw materials and returning nutrients to soil.
Topic 5: Resources & Sustainable Development
24. Sustainable development ensures:
Answer: A
It balances economic, social and environmental priorities to maintain long-term wellbeing.
25. Which government action promotes renewable energy?
Answer: A
Financial incentives lower costs and encourage investment in clean technologies like solar and wind.
26. Education helps conservation by:
Answer: A
Education builds knowledge and motivation for adopting sustainable practices at home and in the community.
27. International cooperation is needed because:
Answer: A
Shared resources like oceans, air and river basins require coordinated action and treaties to manage fairly and sustainably.
28. A simple lifestyle change to conserve resources is:
Answer: A
Public transport reduces per-person fuel use and emissions, conserving energy and reducing pollution.
29. An effective village action plan should include:
Answer: A
Assessment, participation, conservation measures and livelihood options ensure long-term sustainability and benefits.
30. What is NOT part of sustainable resource management?
Answer: B
Sustainable management avoids short-term exploitation and includes monitoring, restoration and fair distribution of benefits.