Extra 30 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) based on Chapter 2: Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation, and Wildlife Resources from Class 8 CBSE Geography:
1. Land Resources
What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by land?
a) 50%
b) 30%
c) 70%
d) 60%
Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting land use?
a) Climate
b) Population
c) Technology
d) None of the above
What is the process of converting barren land into farmland called?
a) Urbanization
b) Afforestation
c) Land reclamation
d) Industrialization.
Which of the following is the main cause of land degradation?
a) Deforestation
b) Overgrazing
c) Overuse of chemical fertilizers
d) All of the above
Which type of land is suitable for agriculture?
a) Mountainous land
b) Plain land
c) Desert land
d) Rocky land
2. Soil Resources
The uppermost layer of the Earth’s crust is called:
a) Rock
b) Soil
c) Mantle
d) Core
Which of the following factors does NOT influence soil formation?
a) Climate
b) Time
c) Parent rock
d) Soil erosion
Soil erosion is caused by:
a) Deforestation
b) Overgrazing
c) Floods and strong winds
d) All of the above
Which of the following methods is used for soil conservation?
a) Terrace farming
b) Crop rotation
c) Contour ploughing
d) All of the above
What is the main cause of desertification?
a) Overuse of water
b) Excessive use of fertilizers
c) Soil erosion
d) Rapid urbanization
3. Water Resources
What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?
a) 3%
b) 50%
c) 10%
d) 30%
The overuse of groundwater can lead to:
a) Soil erosion
b) Water scarcity
c) Increased rainfall
d) Increased biodiversity
Which of the following is NOT a method of water conservation?
a) Rainwater harvesting
b) Deforestation
c) Drip irrigation
d) Watershed management
What is the main cause of water pollution?
a) Industrial waste
b) Agricultural runoff
c) Domestic sewage
d) All of the above
Which of the following is an artificial source of water storage?
a) Rivers
b) Lakes
c) Dams
d) Glaciers
4. Natural Vegetation
Which type of vegetation is found in areas with high rainfall?
a) Desert vegetation
b) Tropical rainforest
c) Tundra vegetation
d) Grasslands
Which of the following forests is found in dry regions?
a) Evergreen forests
b) Deciduous forests
c) Thorn forests
d) Mangrove forests
Deforestation can lead to:
a) Increase in biodiversity
b) Soil erosion
c) Increase in rainfall
d) Improved air quality
Which type of forest is found in coastal areas?
a) Thorn forests
b) Mangrove forests
c) Temperate forests
d) Coniferous forests
Which of the following is NOT a measure to protect forests?
a) Afforestation
b) Deforestation
c) Reforestation
d) Strict laws on forest conservation
5. Wildlife Resources
What is the major reason for the decline in wildlife species?
a) Pollution
b) Habitat destruction
c) Poaching
d) All of the above
Which of the following is an endangered species in India?
a) Tiger
b) Cow
c) Dog
d) Elephant
National parks and wildlife sanctuaries are established to:
a) Promote deforestation
b) Protect wildlife
c) Encourage hunting
d) Increase land for industries
Which of the following is NOT a wildlife conservation measure?
a) Ban on hunting
b) Habitat destruction
c) Establishing national parks
d) Awareness programs
What is biodiversity?
a) Variety of plants and animals
b) Only plant life
c) Only animal life
d) Increase in population
6. Conservation and Sustainable Development
Which of the following is a sustainable practice?
a) Excessive use of fertilizers
b) Overgrazing
c) Rainwater harvesting
d) Deforestation
Which human activity is responsible for global warming?
a) Afforestation
b) Burning of fossil fuels
c) Water conservation
d) Organic farming
Which organization works for the conservation of nature?
a) UNESCO
b) WHO
c) WWF (World Wildlife Fund)
d) UNICEF
The term ‘Chipko Movement’ is related to:
a) Water conservation
b) Forest conservation
c) Wildlife conservation
d) Soil conservation
What is the main goal of sustainable development?
a) Unlimited use of resources
b) Use of resources without thinking of the future
c) Judicious use of resources for future generations
d) Exploitation of natural resources
Answers
b) 30%
d) None of the above
c) Land reclamation
d) All of the above
b) Plain land
b) Soil
d) Soil erosion
d) All of the above
d) All of the above
c) Soil erosion
a) 3%
b) Water scarcity
b) Deforestation
d) All of the above
c) Dams
b) Tropical rainforest
c) Thorn forests
b) Soil erosion
b) Mangrove forests
b) Deforestation
d) All of the above
a) Tiger
b) Protect wildlife
b) Habitat destruction
a) Variety of plants and animals
c) Rainwater harvesting
b) Burning of fossil fuels
c) WWF (World Wildlife Fund)
b) Forest conservation
c) Judicious use of resources for future generations
