CBSE Class 8 Social Science Natural Resources and Their Use (Class 8 NCERT New) Quiz 9

1. Select any two natural resources. Gather information about their availability across different parts of India and mark them on a map. What are you being asked to gather information about?

A Availability of the chosen natural resources in different parts of India B The historical uses of the resources worldwide C Prices of the resources in international markets D Political boundaries of Indian states

2. Find out about such a conflict in the international context. Which of the following is an example of an international conflict over sharing natural resources?

A Competition among Nile Basin countries over Nile River water B State‑level sharing of Kaveri River water within India C Local dispute over village forest access D Argument about school garden maintenance

3. Which action best prevents a renewable resource from becoming non-renewable over time?

A Increase extraction rates to meet immediate demand B Ignore natural regeneration and rely on imports C Apply sustainable harvesting limits, conserve habitats, and reduce pollution D Replace natural resources entirely with synthetic substitutes

4. Which statement correctly describes renewable resources, distinguishes them from non‑renewables, and identifies ways to keep them available, with examples?

A Renewable resources are materials that exist in unlimited amounts; non‑renewables are scarce, so we should use more coal and oil and less solar and wind. B Renewable resources can naturally replenish if managed well; non‑renewables form slowly and can be exhausted. People can conserve, harvest sustainably, and reduce pollution; examples include solar energy and wind. C Renewable resources are man‑made; non‑renewables occur in nature. People should replace forests with factories; examples include plastics and cement. D Renewable resources are cheaper; non‑renewables are expensive. People should buy only imported goods; examples include gasoline and diesel.

5. According to the passage A Note on History’s Darker Periods, why should darker periods be studied with detachment and sensitivity?

A To understand what made such developments possible and help avoid their recurrence B To assign blame to people living today for past atrocities C To glorify warfare and violent rulers D To forget unpleasant events by mentioning them only in passing

6. In the passage A Note on History’s Darker Periods, which approach to darker chapters of history does the author endorse?

A Omit them entirely B Mention them briefly with most atrocious details left out C Face them and analyse them to understand causes and avoid recurrence D Focus only on peaceful eras and benevolent rulers

7. In the example of World War II in the passage A Note on History’s Darker Periods, why is it clearly unacceptable to blame today’s Germans for what happened over eight decades ago?

A Because the focus should be on understanding how the Nazi ideology became possible, not on blaming people living today B Because Germany no longer exists as a nation C Because World War II was not severe enough to warrant responsibility D Because the Nazis were from a different country than Germany

8. According to the passage A Note on History’s Darker Periods, what belief was central to the Nazi ideology mentioned?

A Extermination of so-called ‘inferior races’ B Equality of all ethnic groups C Isolation from world affairs D Commitment to pacifism and non-violence

9. What broader principle does the passage A Note on History’s Darker Periods apply to the Tapestry of the Past chapters that include warfare and cruelty?

A Understanding the historical origin of cruel violence, abusive misrule, or misplaced ambitions of power helps heal the past and build a future B Holding people today responsible for past cruelty is necessary for justice C Erasing passages on brutality is the best way to move on D Celebrating violent rulers prevents future conflicts

10. What outcome of World War II (1939–1945) is stated in the passage A Note on History’s Darker Periods?

A Millions of deaths worldwide B A brief local conflict with few casualties C Peace across Europe without violence D An economic boom without loss of life