MCQ Questions

Question No. 1

True or False.

Answer :

a) Non-renewable resources can be replenished in a short time.

b) Overuse of forests, water, and soil can disturb nature’s balance.

c) Plastic does not cause any harm to aquatic life.

d) Renewable resources include sunlight, wind, and water.

e) Human beings are the most important resource because of their skills and knowledge.

f) Ubiquitous resources are found only in specific locations.

g) Organic farming can increase biodiversity and farmers’ incomes.

Question No. 2

Short Type Questions

Answer :

a) Define natural resources.

b) Give two examples of non-renewable resources.

d) What are human-made resources? Give two examples.

f) Why is responsible use of resources important?

c) How did Sikkim benefit from organic farming?

e) Name two traditional water conservation methods revived in Rajasthan.

g) Mention one environmental impact of excessive plastic use.

Question No. 3

Fill in the blanks.

Answer :

a) Resources that can renew themselves naturally are called ________.

b) The process of using resources carefully for future generations is called ________.

c) Cement, steel, and glass production can cause ________.

d) In Alwar, Rajasthan, ________ were revived to conserve water.

e) Over extraction of ________ has caused water scarcity in Punjab and Rajasthan.

f) ________ are natural resources that contain life.

g) Human resources improve through ________ and health.

Question No. 4

Long Type Questions

Answer :

a) Explain the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources with examples.

b) Discuss how overexploitation of groundwater affects agriculture and daily life.

c) Describe the process by which nature transforms into resources.

d) Explain the role of human beings as a resource in using natural resources efficiently.

e) How can sustainable use of resources help in protecting the environment and ensuring livelihoods?

Question No. 5

Match the Columns correctly.

Answer :

Question No. 6

Distinguish between:

Answer :

1. Biotic and Abiotic Resources

2. Actual and Potential Resources

Question No. 7

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

Answer :

Coal

Petroleum

Solar energy

Iron

Question No. 8

Resources that contain life are called

Answer :

Abiotic

Biotic

Non-renewable

Human-made

Question No. 9

What does lokasangraha emphasise?

Answer :

Acting for personal profit

Using resources carelessly

Acting for the wellbeing of all

Rapid industrialisation

Question No. 10

Which material’s production releases greenhouse gases and causes deforestation?

Answer :

Glass

Steel

Plastic

Cement

Question No. 11

Which Indian state became completely organic in 2016?

Answer :

Rajasthan

Punjab

Sikkim

Tamil Nadu

Question No. 12

Human-made resources are created by using

Answer :

Sunlight only

Natural resources and technology

Water alone

Soil only

Question No. 13

Which practice helps in recharging groundwater?

Answer :

Excessive borewells

Rainwater harvesting

Using chemical fertilisers

Deforestation

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