CBSE Clss 8 Social - Research and development - Practice Test
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CBSE Clss 8 Social - Research and development

CBSE Clss 8 Social - Research and development - Practice Test

Detailed mock test on Physical Geography, Climate, and Natural Resources. Features map-based questions, case studies, and geographical analysis.

2025-07-16
Pavan Pavan

Duration

30 min

Questions

30

Marking

Negative

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What is a resource?

A
Anything that can be used to satisfy a need
B
A physical object
C
A human-made tool
D
An economic commodity

What is utility in the context of resources?

A
A commodity with no value
B
The usefulness of a substance to satisfy a need
C
The quantity of a resource available
D
A human-made resource

Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resource?

A
Solar energy
B
Wind energy
C
Coal
D
Water

What is the role of human resources?

A
To provide energy for machines
B
To create resources using knowledge and skills
C
To use natural resources directly
D
To control the distribution of resources

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

A
Coal
B
Solar energy
C
Natural gas
D
Petroleum

What can be considered as a human-made resource?

A
Iron ore
B
Spring water
C
Electricity
D
Solar energy

What is resource conservation?

A
Using resources irresponsibly
B
Using resources carefully and wisely
C
Destroying resources for future generations
D
Using non-renewable resources exclusively

What is the primary concern with non-renewable resources?

A
They are abundant and renewable
B
They are finite and deplete over time
C
They are unaffected by human activities
D
They regenerate very quickly

What is sustainable development?

A
Development that causes environmental harm
B
Development that harms future generations
C
Development that meets present needs without compromising future needs
D
Development that focuses only on industrial growth

Which of the following is a factor that affects the distribution of natural resources?

A
Population density
B
Terrain, climate, and altitude
C
Technological advancement
D
Economic value

What does human resource development focus on?

A
Improving the quantity of resources
B
Improving the quality of people's skills
C
Conserving natural resources
D
Extracting natural resources

What can lead to a resource becoming economically valuable?

A
Its aesthetic appeal
B
Invention and innovation
C
Government regulations
D
Its scarcity

What is the primary use of water as a renewable resource?

A
To produce non-renewable energy
B
To generate hydroelectricity
C
For industrial use
D
To create fossil fuels

Which of the following is a key principle of sustainable development?

A
Maximizing the depletion of resources
B
Minimizing environmental damage
C
Focusing only on industrial growth
D
Ignoring future generations' needs

What are renewable resources?

A
Resources that can be exhausted quickly
B
Resources that can be replenished naturally
C
Resources that are created artificially
D
Resources that can never be used again

What is the environmental impact of overusing renewable resources?

A
It causes them to become non-renewable
B
It increases their availability
C
It leads to their depletion
D
It has no effect

Which of the following is an example of a human resource?

A
A computer
B
Electricity
C
Skilled labor
D
Coal

Which of these is NOT a principle of sustainable development?

A
Conserve the earth’s vitality and diversity
B
Respect and care for all forms of life
C
Minimize the depletion of natural resources
D
Depleting resources without consideration for the future

What does the discovery of fire relate to in resource creation?

A
It led to the creation of coal as a resource
B
It led to the invention of the wheel
C
It resulted in the creation of electricity
D
It initiated cooking and other processes

What is a primary concern when non-renewable resources are used excessively?

A
They regenerate quickly
B
They may be exhausted and not replenished within human lifetimes
C
They have no economic value
D
They are always replaced by renewable resources

Which resource is known for being both a renewable and non-renewable resource?

A
Water
B
Wind
C
Coal
D
Soil

What can be done to conserve resources?

A
Overuse renewable resources
B
Recycle, reduce, and reuse
C
Use resources without consideration for future generations
D
Only use non-renewable resources

What can happen if we misuse renewable resources?

A
They will never be replenished
B
They will become non-renewable
C
Their availability will be reduced
D
They will cause more pollution

Why are human resources considered a special type of resource?

A
Because they are renewable
B
Because they are made of natural resources
C
Because they have the ability to create more resources
D
Because they have economic value

Which of the following is not a human-made resource?

A
Machinery
B
Buildings
C
Iron ore
D
Roads

What is the significance of the invention of the wheel in resource creation?

A
It led to the creation of electricity
B
It led to the development of new transportation methods
C
It resulted in the discovery of fire
D
It led to the creation of coal

What is a key aspect of sustainable development?

A
Consuming as many resources as possible
B
Ensuring that future generations can also use resources
C
Only focusing on economic growth
D
Depleting resources for immediate use

Which of the following is an example of a resource that has no commercial value?

A
Metals
B
Beautiful scenery
C
Water
D
Solar energy

Which of the following is a key to conserving resources?

A
Using resources without restriction
B
Recycling and reusing materials
C
Ignoring the importance of sustainability
D
Consuming non-renewable resources excessively

What does sustainable development aim to balance?

A
Immediate consumption with future needs
B
Economic growth and environmental harm
C
Industrialization and agriculture
D
Technological development and resource depletion