CBSE Class 8 Social Science Natural Resources and Their Use (Class 8 NCERT New) Quiz 3

1. Fill in the blank: Arghyam is an ________, generally of water, as a mark of respect or gratitude.

A offering B celebration C ritual D festival

2. Human actions such as deforestation, pollution, and overuse of resources result in Nature losing her ability to restore and regenerate. What intervention can help restore Nature’s cycle?

A Planting trees and reducing pollution B Increasing industrial activities C Expanding urban areas D Using more fossil fuels

3. A mature tree produces about ____ litres of oxygen per day. (This varies a little depending on the type of tree.)

A 275 B 100 C 500 D 50

4. A human being needs about ____ litres of oxygen every day. (This can change based on the type of activity that an individual engages in, their height and weight, and so on.)

A 350 B 150 C 500 D 1000

5. What has been the change in their status over time?

A Their status has improved over time. B Their status has remained unchanged over time. C Their status has declined over time. D Their status has fluctuated unpredictably over time.

6. Daily use of non-renewable resources can be replaced by renewable substitutes. Which of the following is a correct example of this transition?

A Using solar panels instead of coal for electricity generation B Using plastic bags instead of cloth bags C Using gasoline cars instead of electric cars D Using natural gas instead of wind energy

7. Observe the map in Fig. 1.11. Notice the uneven distribution of important minerals. What types of resources are available in your region? How are they distributed?

A Mineral resources are unevenly distributed across regions. B All regions have equal mineral resources. C Mineral resources are not found in any region. D Mineral resources are only found in coastal regions.

8. Select any two natural resources. Gather information about their availability across different parts of India. Mark them on a map. What do you observe about their distribution and the types of economic activities connected with them?

A Natural resources are unevenly distributed across India and are linked to specific economic activities. B Natural resources are evenly distributed across India and are not linked to any economic activities. C Natural resources are only found in urban areas and are not connected to economic activities. D Natural resources are only found in coastal regions and are linked to fishing activities.

9. Extracting natural resources in those parts can have significant implications for current and future generations. What is a responsible way to use Nature’s gifts?

A By conserving resources and using them sustainably B By extracting as much as possible for economic gain C By ignoring environmental impacts D By prioritizing short-term benefits over long-term sustainability

10. Identify an international conflict and discuss its significance in class.

A The Russia-Ukraine conflict B The American Civil War C The French Revolution D The Indian Independence movement