CBSE Class 8 Social Science Natural Resources and Their Use (Class 8 NCERT New) Quiz 6

1. What is Vrikshāyurveda?

A Vrikshāyurveda is an ancient Indian botanical science that focuses on the study and care of plants and trees. B Vrikshāyurveda is a traditional Indian system of animal husbandry. C Vrikshāyurveda is an ancient Indian medical text focused on human health. D Vrikshāyurveda is a classical Indian treatise on architecture.

2. The term Vrikshāyurveda comes from Sanskrit, with vriksha meaning ______ and ayurveda meaning the science of life or health.

A tree B water C flower D leaf

3. Which century was Vrikshāyurveda formalised in texts such as Surapala’s Vrikshāyurveda?

A 10th century CE B 8th century CE C 12th century CE D 15th century CE

4. Vrikshāyurveda provides recommendations for irrigation techniques and pest management strategies.

A True B False

5. Pema’s family faced which challenges when transitioning to organic farming in Sikkim?

A Difficulty in accessing organic fertilizers B Lack of government support C High market prices for organic produce D Easy transition without any challenges

6. What was one of the main benefits for farmers in Sikkim after switching to organic farming?

A Their incomes decreased B Their incomes grew by 20 percent on average C Tourism decreased D Biodiversity declined

7. Fill in the blank: In 2016, Sikkim became a _______ organic state with all of its farmland certified organic.

A 100 per cent B 50 per cent C 75 per cent D 25 per cent

8. It is important to use non-renewable resources responsibly because:

A they can run out and are not easily replaced B they are always available and never run out C using them irresponsibly increases their supply D they are renewable and can be replaced quickly

9. The solar park shown in the image can generate enough electricity to power about 15% of the current needs of Rajasthan.

A True B False

10. Which two countries launched the International Alliance for Solar Energy (IASE)?

A India and France B India and Germany C France and China D India and USA