Extra 40 MCQ questions and answers from the Chapter:5 Human Resources (Class 8 Geography CBSE):-

1. What is the main feature of human resources?

a) Only physical strength
b) Only mental ability
c) Knowledge, skills, and experience
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Knowledge, skills, and experience

2. Human resources are important because they:

a) Provide raw materials
b) Can create new technology
c) Help in decision-making
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

3. Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

a) Solar energy
b) Human resources
c) Coal
d) Forest
Answer: c) Coal

4. The total population of a country is known as its:

a) Human resources
b) Population density
c) Population size
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Population size

5. What is meant by the term 'human capital'?

a) Physical resources used by humans
b) Knowledge and skills possessed by individuals
c) Natural resources
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Knowledge and skills possessed by individuals

6. Which country has the highest population?

a) India
b) United States
c) China
d) Russia
Answer: c) China

7. Which of the following is the largest state in terms of population in India?

a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Maharashtra
c) West Bengal
d) Tamil Nadu
Answer: a) Uttar Pradesh

8. The distribution of population is affected by all EXCEPT:

a) Climate
b) Soil type
c) Economic opportunities
d) Age of the population
Answer: d) Age of the population

9. Which of these factors contributes most to the growth of population?

a) Birth rate
b) Death rate
c) Migration
d) All of the above
Answer: a) Birth rate

10. Which of the following is a characteristic of a densely populated area?

a) Fertile soil
b) Mild climate
c) Proximity to water resources
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

11. In which of the following sectors do the majority of people in India work?

a) Primary sector
b) Secondary sector
c) Tertiary sector
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Primary sector

12. Which of the following is an example of human resources?

a) Solar energy
b) Water
c) Skilled labor
d) Forests
Answer: c) Skilled labor

13. What is the primary occupation of people living in the coastal regions of India?

a) Agriculture
b) Fishing
c) Forestry
d) Mining
Answer: b) Fishing

14. Which region in India has the highest density of population?

a) Western India
b) Southern India
c) Eastern India
d) Northern India
Answer: a) Western India

15. The largest share of the workforce in India is engaged in:

a) Industrial work
b) Service sector
c) Agriculture
d) Government jobs
Answer: c) Agriculture

16. Which of the following is a factor influencing the distribution of population?

a) Climate
b) Soil fertility
c) Economic opportunities
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

17. What term is used for the movement of people from one place to another?

a) Migration
b) Urbanization
c) Emigration
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Migration

18. The literacy rate of a country is defined as the percentage of people who can:

a) Read and write
b) Speak multiple languages
c) Understand languages
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Read and write

19. What is the age group considered in the working population of a country?

a) 10-20 years
b) 15-59 years
c) 20-50 years
d) 30-60 years
Answer: b) 15-59 years

20. Which of the following is the highest percentage of people working in India?

a) Primary sector
b) Secondary sector
c) Tertiary sector
d) Quaternary sector
Answer: a) Primary sector

21. Which of the following is the main source of livelihood for the people of rural India?

a) Industrial work
b) Agriculture
c) Services
d) Business
Answer: b) Agriculture

22. What does the term 'population density' mean?

a) Number of people per square kilometer
b) Total population of an area
c) Total area available for settlement
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Number of people per square kilometer

23. What is the aim of education in the context of human resources?

a) To provide jobs
b) To enhance the skills and knowledge of individuals
c) To increase population
d) None of the above
Answer: b) To enhance the skills and knowledge of individuals

24. Which of the following contributes to the development of human resources?

a) Education
b) Health services
c) Skill development programs
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

25. What is the purpose of a census?

a) To record births and deaths
b) To collect data on the population of a country
c) To assess the literacy rate
d) None of the above
Answer: b) To collect data on the population of a country

26. The total number of people living in a given area is known as:

a) Population growth
b) Population density
c) Population size
d) Population rate
Answer: c) Population size

27. What does human resource development refer to?

a) Development of buildings
b) Development of physical infrastructure
c) Improving the capabilities of individuals
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Improving the capabilities of individuals

28. Which of the following is an indicator of human development?

a) Literacy rate
b) Life expectancy
c) Per capita income
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

29. In India, which state has the highest literacy rate?

a) Kerala
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Maharashtra
d) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: a) Kerala

30. What does the term 'urbanization' refer to?

a) Movement from cities to rural areas
b) Movement from rural to urban areas
c) People living in rural areas
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Movement from rural to urban areas

31. Which of the following is a major challenge for human resources in India?

a) Overpopulation
b) Poor infrastructure
c) Lack of skill development
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

32. Which region has the lowest population density in India?

a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Jammu and Kashmir
c) Bihar
d) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: d) Arunachal Pradesh

33. The main cause of a high birth rate is:

a) High death rate
b) Large family size preference
c) Better health facilities
d) Low literacy rate
Answer: b) Large family size preference

34. A person who is employed in agriculture is known as:

a) Industrial worker
b) Farmer
c) Factory worker
d) Skilled laborer
Answer: b) Farmer

35. Which of the following has the highest human development index (HDI)?

a) India
b) United States
c) Canada
d) Afghanistan
Answer: c) Canada

36. Which of the following is the least densely populated region in India?

a) Delhi
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Bihar
d) Lakshadweep
Answer: d) Lakshadweep

37. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the tertiary sector?

a) Services
b) Trade
c) Manufacturing
d) Banking
Answer: c) Manufacturing

38. Which is the most important factor affecting the distribution of population?

a) Climate
b) Soil quality
c) Economic conditions
d) Political conditions
Answer: c) Economic conditions

39. In which of the following sectors are human resources most concentrated in developed countries?

a) Primary sector
b) Secondary sector
c) Tertiary sector
d) All of the above
Answer: c) Tertiary sector

40. Which of the following is true about human resources?

a) They are limited in quantity
b) They can be developed through education and training
c) They are unaffected by economic conditions
d) They are a form of physical resources
Answer: b) They can be developed through education and training