CBSE Class 8 Social Science Natural Resources and Their Use (Class 8 NCERT New) Quiz 12

1. Resources that cannot be replaced by natural processes within a lifetime

A Nonrenewable Resource B Renewable Resource C Synthetic Materials D woody plants

2. What is the 'natural resource curse'?

A A term for countries that do not have any natural resources B A strategy for managing resources effectively C A phenomenon where countries with abundant resources are always rich D A situation where having many resources leads to slower economic growth

3. What does having plenty of natural resources not guarantee?

A Technological advancement B Cultural development C Environmental sustainability D Economic prosperity

4. What is one reason India has avoided the natural resource curse?

A By relying on foreign aid B By investing in industries that convert resources into products C By exporting all its resources D By limiting the use of natural resources

5. What is essential for turning natural resources into lasting benefits?

A Good governance and strategic planning B Foreign investments C High population density D Natural disasters

6. What is a challenge mentioned in managing natural resources?

A Balancing resource extraction with sustainability B Finding new resources C Increasing population D Reducing trade

7. What can hinder the development of industries in resource-rich countries?

A Abundant labor force B Strong governance C Lack of investment in technology D High levels of education

8. What is the paradox of plenty?

A Natural resources are not valuable B Having many resources leads to wealth C Having many resources can lead to economic challenges D Resources are always evenly distributed

9. What is one input required to use natural resources effectively?

A Limited access to technology B High taxes C Human knowledge D Isolation from other countries

10. What does the chapter 'Factors of Production' discuss?

A The importance of natural resources B How to convert resources into higher value products C The history of trade D The geography of India