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Exercises — Natural Resources and Their Use
🎓 Class 8
Social Science
CBSE
Theory
Ch 1 — Natural Resources and Their Use
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Exercises — Natural Resources and Their Use
NCERT Exploring Society: India and Beyond (Grade 8, Part I) | Chapter 1: Natural Resources and Their Use — End-of-Chapter Exercises
Key Terms — Quick Revision
Natural Resources
Materials and substances that occur in nature and are valuable to humans, ranging from air and water to minerals and fossil fuels.
Renewable Resources
Resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy, wind, water, and forests (if managed sustainably).
Non-Renewable Resources
Resources that exist in fixed quantities and cannot be replenished once exhausted, such as coal, petroleum, and natural gas.
Sustainability
Using resources in a way that meets present needs without compromising future generations, combining reduced pollution with local employment.
NCERT Textbook Exercises
1
What can make what is today a renewable resource non-renewable tomorrow? Describe actions that can prevent this.
L4 Analyse2
Name five ecosystem functions that serve humans.
L2 Understand3
What are renewable resources? How are they different from non-renewable ones? How can we ensure their continued availability?
L3 Apply4
Identify cultural practices in your home and neighbourhood that show mindfulness in the use of natural resources.
L3 Apply5
What are some considerations to keep in mind in the production of goods for our current use?
L4 AnalyseRevision — Competency-Based Questions
📚 CBQ: Resources and Sustainability
Sikkim became India’s first 100% organic state in 2016. The transition was challenging — initially yields dropped as soil recovered from years of chemical use. Farmers switched to compost, natural pest repellents, and diversified crops. After five years, biodiversity flourished, tourism increased, and farmers’ incomes grew by 20% on average. India also launched the International Solar Alliance with France in 2015 to harness solar power across sunshine-rich nations.
Q1. Why did Sikkim’s yields initially drop during the transition to organic farming?
L2 UnderstandQ2. How does the Bhadla Solar Park demonstrate India’s commitment to renewable energy?
L3 ApplyQ3. Analyse the concept of lokasangraha from the Bhagavad Gita in the context of resource management.
L4 AnalyseQ4. Design a plan for your school to reduce its consumption of non-renewable resources.
L6 Create⚙ Variety Question Block
True / False
1. Coal and petroleum are renewable resources.
FalseCorrection: Coal and petroleum are non-renewable resources. They take millions of years to form and cannot be replenished once exhausted.
2. Sikkim became India’s first 100% organic state in 2016.
True3. Solar energy is a non-renewable resource.
FalseCorrection: Solar energy is a renewable resource. The sun provides continuous energy that will not be exhausted in human timescales.
4. Overexploitation can turn a renewable resource into a non-renewable one.
TrueMatch the Following
Solar energy
→
Non-renewable
Petroleum
→
Renewable
Forests
→
Non-renewable (fossil fuel)
Coal
→
Renewable (if managed)
Correct matching:
Solar energy → Renewable
Petroleum → Non-renewable (fossil fuel)
Forests → Renewable (if managed)
Coal → Non-renewable
Solar energy → Renewable
Petroleum → Non-renewable (fossil fuel)
Forests → Renewable (if managed)
Coal → Non-renewable
Creative / Open-Ended
Imagine your town runs out of petroleum products for one week. How would daily life change? What alternatives would people use for transport, cooking, and electricity? Write 4-5 sentences.
Review All Parts — Chapter 1: Natural Resources and Their Use
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important questions in NCERT Class 8 Geography Chapter 1?
NCERT Class 8 Geography Chapter 1 includes multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, long answer questions, and competency-based questions (CBQ). Students should focus on key concepts, definitions, and application-based reasoning from the chapter for thorough exam preparation.
How to prepare for Class 8 Geography Chapter 1 board exam?
To prepare effectively for Class 8 Geography Chapter 1, read the NCERT textbook carefully, understand key definitions and concepts, practise all exercise questions, attempt CBQ-style questions for higher-order thinking, and revise diagrams, timelines, or data tables from the chapter.
What is the marking scheme for Class 8 Geography in CBSE?
The CBSE marking scheme for Class 8 Geography typically includes 1-mark MCQs, 3-mark short answer questions, and 5-mark long answer questions. Competency-based questions (CBQ) involving case studies and data interpretation are also included as per NEP 2020 guidelines.
Are NCERT exercises sufficient for Class 8 Geography exams?
NCERT exercises form the foundation for Class 8 Geography exams. Most CBSE board questions are directly or indirectly based on NCERT content. Practising all in-text and end-of-chapter questions along with CBQ-format practice ensures comprehensive preparation.
What types of questions come from Chapter 1 in Class 8 Geography?
Chapter 1 of Class 8 Geography typically features objective-type MCQs, assertion-reason questions, short descriptive answers, map-based or diagram questions, and case-study based CBQ questions testing analysis and evaluation skills.
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