Revision Geography: Chapter - Resource

 

Class 8 Geography: Chapter - Resource

Question Paper (20 Marks)

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (4 x 1 = 4 marks)

  1. Which of the following is an example of a human-made resource? (a) Forest (b) Road (c) Water (d) Mineral

  2. What is the main factor that transforms a substance into a resource? (a) Quantity (b) Utility (c) Size (d) Location

  3. The careful use of resources so that they are available for future generations is called: (a) Sustainable development (b) Resource distribution (c) Human resource development (d) Conservation

  4. On the basis of development, resources can be classified as: (a) Abiotic and Biotic (b) Localised and Ubiquitous (c) Actual and Potential (d) Renewable and Non-renewable

Section B: Assertion and Reason (2 x 2 = 4 marks)

In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Choose the correct option from the choices given below.

(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A. (c) A is true but R is false. (d) A is false but R is true.

  1. Assertion (A): The availability of resources is not the only factor for development. Reason (R): Both technology and human resources are required for the development of a resource.

  2. Assertion (A): Non-renewable resources are those which have limited stock. Reason (R): Once the stocks are exhausted, it may take thousands of years to be renewed or replenished.

Section C: Very Short Answer Questions (2 x 2 = 4 marks)

  1. Define the term 'resource' and provide two examples.

  2. Explain the concept of 'patent' in the context of resources.

Section D: Short Answer Question (1 x 4 = 4 marks)

  1. Differentiate between renewable and non-renewable resources. Give two examples of each.

Section E: Long Answer Question (1 x 4 = 4 marks)

  1. What is sustainable development? Explain the principles of sustainable development with examples.

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