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

1. What is meant by 'detachment and sensitivity' when studying darker periods of history?

A It refers to maintaining objectivity while being aware of the emotional impact of historical events. B It means ignoring the emotional aspects of history completely. C It is about being insensitive to the suffering in history. D It suggests only focusing on facts without considering feelings.

2. Read the passage 'A NOTE ON HISTORY’S DARKER PERIODS'. Fill in the blank: The passage mentions that World War II (1939–1945) resulted in millions of deaths worldwide; Germany then followed a cruel ideology known as _______.

A Nazism B Communism C Fascism D Monarchism

3. Read the passage 'A NOTE ON HISTORY’S DARKER PERIODS'. True or False: The passage suggests that it is acceptable to blame today’s Germans for what happened during World War II.

A True B False

4. According to the passage, the best way to heal the past and build a future where cruelty and violence have no place is to:

A Forgive and promote understanding B Ignore past events C Seek revenge for past wrongs D Isolate oneself from others

5. The Big Questions — How do we categorise natural resources? Choose the best criterion stated in the chapter.

A By the uses we put them to — resources essential for life, resources for materials, and resources for energy B By alphabetic order of their names C By their colours D By the country of origin

6. The Big Questions — What is the connection between the distribution of natural resources and different aspects of life? Select the most accurate description.

A It influences where people live and work, the development of economies, and cultural practices B It has no effect on human settlement or livelihoods C It only affects the weather and not human activities D It is determined solely by government policies and not by geography

7. The Big Questions — What are the implications of unsustainable use or over-exploitation of natural resources? Choose the most accurate outcome.

A Resource depletion and environmental degradation that harm ecosystems and human well-being B Immediate increase in resource availability without consequences C No change to ecosystems or human life D Automatic regeneration of all resources regardless of use

8. DON'T MISS OUT — In many indigenous traditions of the world, Nature is considered sacred. In such traditions, Nature is a nurturer and nourisher. Which practice reflects this view?

A Tulasi puja performed for wellbeing B Littering in rivers after festivals C Cutting down sacred groves for convenience D Burning waste in forest areas

9. THINK ABOUT IT — Take a pause. Look at yourself and the things around you. What is the origin of each of them? At some point they all lead to Nature. What is the ultimate origin of everyday things?

A Nature B Only factories and workshops C International trade alone D Their origin is unknowable

10. The small research study asks you to assess the types of resources in your region. What type of resources are to be assessed?

A Renewable resources B Non‑renewable resources C Man‑made resources D Cultural resources