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PREMIUM QUESTION BANK Practice • Learn • Revise • Excel Natural Resources and Their Use Chapter 1 | Exploring Society: India and Beyond Subject : Social Science (Exploring Society) Chapter : 1. Natural Resources and Their Use Class : 8 Board : CBSE Pattern : CBSE Competency-Based Assessment (2026–27) PREPARED BY Ekaparna Sahu B.Sc., M.Sc., B.Ed., M.Ed. Day-Before-Exam Question Bank • Questions Only — No Answers Based on NCERT / CBSE Textbook Content
Premium Question Bank | Natural Resources and Their Use | Class 8 CBSE Page 1Prepared by Ekaparna Sahu, B.Sc., M.Sc., B.Ed., M.Ed. General Instructions 1. This Question Bank covers Chapter 1 – Natural Resources and Their Use (Class 8, Exploring Society: India and Beyond) and follows the CBSE Competency-Based Assessment pattern for 2026–27. 2. Questions are arranged section-wise, progressing from Easy → Moderate → Difficult. 3. Each question is tagged with its Marks, Difficulty Level, Bloom's Taxonomy Level, and Topic for focused revision. 4. This is a Questions-Only resource — no answers, hints, or explanations are provided, so it can be used for genuine self-testing the day before the exam. 5. Attempt Multiple Choice, Assertion-Reason and Very Short Answer sections first for quick recall, then move to Case Studies, Source-Based, Short/Long Answer and HOTS sections. Sec. Section Name No. of Qs Marks Pattern A Multiple Choice Questions 20 1 Mark each B Competency-Based Questions 8 1–2 Marks each C Assertion & Reason 6 1 Mark each D Case Study Questions (3 cases × 3 Qs) 9 1–2 Marks each E Source-Based Questions (3 sets × 3 Qs) 9 1–2 Marks each F Very Short Answer Questions 12 1 Mark each G Short Answer Questions 10 2–3 Marks each H Long Answer Questions 6 5 Marks each I HOTS Questions 6 3–4 Marks each J Diagram / Map-Based Questions 4 2–3 Marks each K Data Interpretation / Table-Based Questions 4 2–3 Marks each L CBSE Exam Pattern Questions 8 1–5 Marks each TOTAL 102
Premium Question Bank | Natural Resources and Their Use | Class 8 CBSE Page 2Prepared by Ekaparna Sahu, B.Sc., M.Sc., B.Ed., M.Ed. SECTION A Multiple Choice Questions 20 Questions | 1 Mark each | Choose the correct option Q1. Which of the following best describes when an element of Nature becomes a 'resource'? (A) When it exists independently of humans (B) When humans use it for sustenance or create something from it for consumption (C) When it is found underground (D) When it is mentioned in a textbook [Marks: 1 | Difficulty: Easy | Bloom's Level: Remembering | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q2. According to the chapter, for an entity to be called a resource it must be: (A) Only technologically accessible (B) Only economically feasible (C) Only culturally acceptable (D) Technologically accessible, economically feasible and culturally acceptable [Marks: 1 | Difficulty: Easy | Bloom's Level: Understanding | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q3. Which of these is an example of a resource used mainly for energy? (A) Marble (B) Timber carved into a statuette (C) Coal (D) Gold [Marks: 1 | Difficulty: Easy | Bloom's Level: Remembering | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q4. Which category of natural resource classification is based on the uses we put resources to? (A) Renewable and non-renewable (B) Essential for life, materials and energy (C) Living and non-living (D) Local and global [Marks: 1 | Difficulty: Easy | Bloom's Level: Understanding | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q5. Which of the following is NOT one of the resources essential for life mentioned in the chapter? (A) Air (B) Water (C) Soil (through cultivation) (D) Petroleum [Marks: 1 | Difficulty: Easy | Bloom's Level: Remembering | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q6. A resource is considered renewable when: (A) It can never be used up (B) It regenerates naturally as long as its natural rhythm of restoration is not disturbed (C) It is found only in India (D) It has no economic value [Marks: 1 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Understanding | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q7. Which of the following is a non-renewable resource according to the chapter? (A) Solar energy (B) Wind energy (C) Iron ore (D) Timber [Marks: 1 | Difficulty: Easy | Bloom's Level: Remembering | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use]
Premium Question Bank | Natural Resources and Their Use | Class 8 CBSE Page 3Prepared by Ekaparna Sahu, B.Sc., M.Sc., B.Ed., M.Ed. Q8. What condition is necessary for a renewable resource to remain renewable? (A) It must be used only by industries (B) The natural rhythm of restoration and regeneration must not be disturbed (C) It must be exported (D) It must be replaced by non-renewable resources [Marks: 1 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Understanding | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q9. As per the chapter, India's coal reserves have been estimated to last approximately: (A) 10 years (B) 50 years (C) 500 years (D) 5 years [Marks: 1 | Difficulty: Easy | Bloom's Level: Remembering | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q10. The term used for the phenomenon where resource-rich regions experience slower economic growth is: (A) Green Revolution (B) Paradox of plenty (C) Ecosystem service (D) Biodiversity loss [Marks: 1 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Understanding | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q11. Which river's water-sharing among Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry is mentioned as an example of resource-sharing tension? (A) Ganga (B) Brahmaputra (C) Kaveri (D) Yamuna [Marks: 1 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Remembering | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q12. Which of the following is described as an 'ecosystem service' in the chapter? (A) A forest naturally filtering water and benefiting humans (B) A factory producing cement (C) A mine extracting iron ore (D) A dam generating revenue [Marks: 1 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Applying | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q13. According to the chapter, a mature tree produces approximately how many litres of oxygen per day? (A) 100 litres (B) 175 litres (C) 275 litres (D) 350 litres [Marks: 1 | Difficulty: Easy | Bloom's Level: Remembering | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q14. The overexploitation of groundwater in Punjab was primarily triggered by: (A) Excessive rainfall (B) Shift to high-yielding water-intensive crop varieties and free power for pumping (C) Reduction in farming activity (D) Use of only traditional seeds [Marks: 2 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Analysing | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use]
Premium Question Bank | Natural Resources and Their Use | Class 8 CBSE Page 4Prepared by Ekaparna Sahu, B.Sc., M.Sc., B.Ed., M.Ed. Q15. As per the chapter, almost what percentage of Punjab's area has been classified as 'over-exploited' for groundwater? (A) 20% (B) 50% (C) 80% (D) 100% [Marks: 1 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Remembering | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q16. Which state became a 100 per cent organic state in 2016, as mentioned in the chapter? (A) Punjab (B) Sikkim (C) Rajasthan (D) Gujarat [Marks: 1 | Difficulty: Easy | Bloom's Level: Remembering | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q17. The production of which material is described as one of the most polluting industries in the chapter? (A) Steel (B) Cement (C) Cotton (D) Paper [Marks: 1 | Difficulty: Easy | Bloom's Level: Remembering | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q18. The International Solar Alliance was launched jointly by India and which country? (A) Germany (B) Japan (C) France (D) USA [Marks: 1 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Remembering | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q19. Which ancient Indian text is mentioned in the chapter as an early system of botanical science on the care of plants and trees? (A) Arthashastra (B) Vrikshayurveda (C) Charaka Samhita (D) Manusmriti [Marks: 2 | Difficulty: Difficult | Bloom's Level: Remembering | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q20. The chapter's concept of 'lokasangraha' from the Bhagavad Gita refers to: (A) Personal wealth accumulation (B) Acting for the wellbeing of all by transcending personal desires (C) A method of resource extraction (D) A type of renewable energy [Marks: 2 | Difficulty: Difficult | Bloom's Level: Understanding | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use]
Premium Question Bank | Natural Resources and Their Use | Class 8 CBSE Page 5Prepared by Ekaparna Sahu, B.Sc., M.Sc., B.Ed., M.Ed. SECTION B Competency-Based Questions 8 Questions | Application-based, real-life scenarios and conceptual reasoning Q21. A village community stops fishing in a particular season every year even though there is high demand for fish in the market. Using the concept of restoration and regeneration, explain why this practice is beneficial in the long run. [Marks: 2 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Applying | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q22. A farmer in your area notices that his tube-well now has to dig deeper each year to find water. Applying the idea of renewable resources, explain what might be happening and suggest one traditional practice that could help. [Marks: 2 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Analysing | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q23. Two neighbouring states are in dispute over sharing the water of a common river. Using the concept of 'Nature does not pay attention to political boundaries', explain why such disputes arise and how they are usually resolved. [Marks: 2 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Analysing | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q24. A country has abundant reserves of petroleum but its economy remains underdeveloped. Explain this situation using the concept of the 'paradox of plenty' discussed in the chapter. [Marks: 2 | Difficulty: Difficult | Bloom's Level: Analysing | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q25. Your school is planning a 'Green Day' where students must identify daily-use items that can be traced back to non-renewable resources. Suggest three such items and one renewable substitute for each. [Marks: 2 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Applying | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q26. An industrial unit near a river discharges waste directly into it without treatment. Using the concept of Nature's cycle of restoration and regeneration, explain the long-term consequence of this action. [Marks: 2 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Analysing | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q27. A farming family shifts from chemical fertilisers to organic methods and initially sees a drop in yield. Using the Sikkim caselet as a reference, explain why this happens and what benefit can be expected later. [Marks: 2 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Evaluating | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q28. Suggest two ways in which the 'stewardship' approach described in the chapter can be applied by students in their own homes to use natural resources responsibly. [Marks: 2 | Difficulty: Easy | Bloom's Level: Applying | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use]
Premium Question Bank | Natural Resources and Their Use | Class 8 CBSE Page 6Prepared by Ekaparna Sahu, B.Sc., M.Sc., B.Ed., M.Ed. SECTION C Assertion & Reason 6 Questions | Choose the option that correctly describes A and R Q29. Assertion (A): Petroleum found deep under the ocean is not always considered a resource. Reason (R): For an entity to be called a resource, it must be technologically accessible, economically feasible to extract, and culturally acceptable. (A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. (B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A. (C) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false. (D) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true. [Marks: 1 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Understanding | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q30. Assertion (A): Solar and wind energy are always classified as renewable resources under all circumstances. Reason (R): Renewable resources remain renewable only if the natural rhythm of restoration and regeneration is not disturbed. (A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. (B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A. (C) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false. (D) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true. [Marks: 1 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Analysing | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q31. Assertion (A): India has largely avoided the 'resource curse' or 'paradox of plenty'. Reason (R): India has invested in developing industries that convert natural resources into higher-value products. (A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. (B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A. (C) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false. (D) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true. [Marks: 1 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Understanding | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q32. Assertion (A): Groundwater levels in large parts of Punjab have fallen to depths of about 30 metres. Reason (R): Farmers shifted to high-yielding, water-intensive crop varieties and used free electricity to over-pump groundwater. (A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. (B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A. (C) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false. (D) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true. [Marks: 2 | Difficulty: Difficult | Bloom's Level: Analysing | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q33. Assertion (A): Cement production is considered one of the most polluting industries. Reason (R): The process of cement production releases fine dust that affects human and animal lungs, plant yields, and causes soil and water pollution. (A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. (B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A. (C) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false. (D) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true. [Marks: 1 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Understanding | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use]
Premium Question Bank | Natural Resources and Their Use | Class 8 CBSE Page 7Prepared by Ekaparna Sahu, B.Sc., M.Sc., B.Ed., M.Ed. Q34. Assertion (A): Sikkim's transition to organic farming resulted in an immediate increase in crop yield. Reason (R): The soil needed time to recover from years of chemical fertiliser use before yields improved. (A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. (B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A. (C) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false. (D) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true. [Marks: 2 | Difficulty: Difficult | Bloom's Level: Evaluating | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use]
Premium Question Bank | Natural Resources and Their Use | Class 8 CBSE Page 8Prepared by Ekaparna Sahu, B.Sc., M.Sc., B.Ed., M.Ed. SECTION D Case Study Questions 3 Case Studies | 3 Questions per Case Case Study 1: Overexploitation of Groundwater in Punjab A crisis has unfolded in the fertile plains of Punjab where groundwater resources have been severely depleted. Punjab was home to the Green Revolution that fed a large proportion of the population and contributed to India becoming self-sufficient in food. In the 1960s, farmers shifted to high-yielding varieties of wheat and paddy which required more water, and the supply of free power led to over-pumping of groundwater. The combined effect is that the groundwater level in a large part of Punjab has become inaccessible till depths of about 30 metres, and chemicals from pesticides and fertilisers have dissolved in the groundwater causing health hazards. Almost 80% of the area of Punjab has been classified as 'over-exploited'. Q35. Identify the main reason for the groundwater crisis in Punjab as described in the passage. [Marks: 2 | Difficulty: Easy | Bloom's Level: Remembering | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q36. Explain how 'free power' contributed to the depletion of groundwater in the region. [Marks: 2 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Understanding | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q37. Suggest two measures that could help address the groundwater crisis in Punjab. [Marks: 2 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Applying | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Case Study 2: Organic Farming in Sikkim Pema's family farm in Sikkim faced declining yields and mounting debts from expensive chemical inputs. When the state government announced a policy to promote organic farming, Pema's family decided to try it. It was not an easy transition — initially the yields dropped as the soil was recovering from years of chemical use. The family switched to compost, prepared natural pest repellents using neem and garlic, and started growing multiple crops across the year. After about five years, Pema's farm was thriving, and she was able to sell her produce at premium prices. In 2016, Sikkim became a 100 per cent organic state; local biodiversity flourished, tourism increased, and farmers' incomes grew by 20 per cent on average. Q38. What challenges did Pema's family initially face when they switched to organic farming? [Marks: 2 | Difficulty: Easy | Bloom's Level: Remembering | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q39. List two transformational effects of Sikkim becoming a 100 per cent organic state. [Marks: 2 | Difficulty: Easy | Bloom's Level: Remembering | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q40. Why do you think it took about five years for Pema's farm to start thriving after the transition? [Marks: 2 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Analysing | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use]
Premium Question Bank | Natural Resources and Their Use | Class 8 CBSE Page 9Prepared by Ekaparna Sahu, B.Sc., M.Sc., B.Ed., M.Ed. Case Study 3: The Case of Cement We cannot imagine life without cement — our houses, schools, hospitals, bridges, roads and airports all require it. The production of cement has been listed as one of the most polluting industries. The process releases fine dust that enters the lungs of humans and animals, settles on plant leaves decreasing their yields, and causes soil and water pollution. The Central Pollution Control Board has created guidelines for cement factories to minimise pollution. There is also a move towards alternative materials — traditional materials like stone and mud, new plant-based materials, and recycled materials from waste plastic — combined with modern technological advances to create sustainable, less polluting, locally employing materials. Q41. According to the passage, why is cement production considered harmful to the environment? [Marks: 2 | Difficulty: Easy | Bloom's Level: Remembering | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q42. What alternative materials are being explored to reduce the pollution caused by cement production? [Marks: 2 | Difficulty: Easy | Bloom's Level: Remembering | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q43. How do traditional materials like stone and mud, combined with modern techniques, support sustainability? [Marks: 2 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Evaluating | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use]
Premium Question Bank | Natural Resources and Their Use | Class 8 CBSE Page 10Prepared by Ekaparna Sahu, B.Sc., M.Sc., B.Ed., M.Ed. SECTION E Source-Based Questions 3 Sets | Map / Diagram / Data based Source 1: Map – Distribution of Important Minerals in India The textbook map (Fig. 1.11) shows the distribution of Coal, Oil, Iron Ore and Bauxite across India using symbols marked in a legend, with locations such as Jharia, Bokaro, Raniganj, Korba, Talcher, Bailadila, Kudremukh, Ankleshwar, Mumbai High and Ratnagiri marked at various points across the country. Q44. Referring to the map of mineral distribution in India, name any two minerals shown with their symbols in the legend. [Marks: 2 | Difficulty: Easy | Bloom's Level: Remembering | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q45. What does the uneven placement of markers on the map indicate about the distribution of natural resources in India? [Marks: 2 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Understanding | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q46. Suggest one economic activity that is likely to develop around a region rich in coal deposits, based on the map. [Marks: 2 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Applying | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Source 2: Map – Shared Waters of the Brahmaputra River The map shows the Brahmaputra river originating as the Yarlung Tsangpe and flowing through the region, joining the Ganga and Jamuna before reaching the sea, illustrating how river systems cross political boundaries. Q47. What does the map of the Brahmaputra river system (Fig. 1.12) show about the river's origin and course? [Marks: 2 | Difficulty: Easy | Bloom's Level: Remembering | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q48. Why might a river that flows across international boundaries, like the Brahmaputra (known as Yarlung Tsangpe in Tibet), lead to shared concerns among countries? [Marks: 2 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Analysing | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q49. Name one other transboundary river mentioned elsewhere in the chapter and the states/countries it concerns. [Marks: 2 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Remembering | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use]
Premium Question Bank | Natural Resources and Their Use | Class 8 CBSE Page 11Prepared by Ekaparna Sahu, B.Sc., M.Sc., B.Ed., M.Ed. Source 3: Data Map – Depth to Water Level in Punjab (June 2022) The map uses a colour index ranging from 0–2 m (dark blue, shallow) to more than 40 m (dark red, deeply depleted) to show groundwater depth across districts of Punjab and Chandigarh, with large parts of central and eastern Punjab shown in red shades indicating severe depletion. Q50. Based on the 'Depth to Water Level' map of Punjab (Fig. 1.17), which colour on the index represents the most severely depleted groundwater areas? [Marks: 2 | Difficulty: Easy | Bloom's Level: Remembering | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q51. What does the map suggest about the difference in groundwater depth between the western and eastern/central districts of Punjab? [Marks: 2 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Analysing | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q52. Why is this kind of map (data interpretation of groundwater depth) useful for policymakers? [Marks: 2 | Difficulty: Difficult | Bloom's Level: Evaluating | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use]
Premium Question Bank | Natural Resources and Their Use | Class 8 CBSE Page 12Prepared by Ekaparna Sahu, B.Sc., M.Sc., B.Ed., M.Ed. SECTION F Very Short Answer Questions 12 Questions | 1 Mark each | One word / one line Q53. Define the term 'natural resources' in one line. [Marks: 1 | Difficulty: Easy | Bloom's Level: Remembering | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q54. Name any two resources essential for life mentioned in the chapter. [Marks: 1 | Difficulty: Easy | Bloom's Level: Remembering | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q55. What do we call the process of Nature returning something to its original healthy state after damage? [Marks: 1 | Difficulty: Easy | Bloom's Level: Remembering | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q56. Name one resource that is renewable and one that is non-renewable. [Marks: 1 | Difficulty: Easy | Bloom's Level: Remembering | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q57. What term is used for the decline in the variety of life on Earth? [Marks: 1 | Difficulty: Easy | Bloom's Level: Remembering | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q58. Name the sun-god to whom arghyam is offered, as mentioned in the chapter. [Marks: 1 | Difficulty: Easy | Bloom's Level: Remembering | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q59. What is 'Wootz steel' an example of, according to the chapter? [Marks: 1 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Understanding | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q60. Name the dam built on the Kaveri river mentioned in the chapter. [Marks: 1 | Difficulty: Easy | Bloom's Level: Remembering | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q61. In which year did Sikkim become a 100 per cent organic state? [Marks: 1 | Difficulty: Easy | Bloom's Level: Remembering | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q62. Name the solar park mentioned as a symbol of India's solar ambitions. [Marks: 1 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Remembering | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q63. What percentage of Rajasthan's current electricity needs can the solar park shown in Fig. 1.21 generate? [Marks: 1 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Remembering | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q64. Give one example each of a traditional practice that reflects mindful use of natural resources. [Marks: 1 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Applying | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use]
Premium Question Bank | Natural Resources and Their Use | Class 8 CBSE Page 13Prepared by Ekaparna Sahu, B.Sc., M.Sc., B.Ed., M.Ed. SECTION G Short Answer Questions 10 Questions | 2–3 Marks each Q65. Explain, with an example, when an element of Nature becomes a 'resource'. [Marks: 2 | Difficulty: Easy | Bloom's Level: Understanding | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q66. Differentiate between renewable and non-renewable resources with one example of each. [Marks: 3 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Understanding | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q67. Describe the three categories into which natural resources can be divided based on their use. [Marks: 3 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Understanding | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q68. Explain the concept of the 'paradox of plenty' with reference to natural resources. [Marks: 2 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Understanding | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q69. How does uneven distribution of natural resources affect trade patterns and international relations? [Marks: 3 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Analysing | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q70. Explain how industrial waste disturbs Nature's cycle of restoration and regeneration, using the example given in the chapter. [Marks: 3 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Analysing | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q71. What steps has India taken to avoid the 'resource curse'? [Marks: 2 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Understanding | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q72. Describe the caselet of groundwater overexploitation in Punjab in your own words. [Marks: 3 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Understanding | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q73. What is meant by 'ecosystem functions' and 'ecosystem services'? Give one example of each. [Marks: 3 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Understanding | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q74. Explain the role of the International Solar Alliance in promoting renewable energy. [Marks: 2 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Understanding | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use]
Premium Question Bank | Natural Resources and Their Use | Class 8 CBSE Page 14Prepared by Ekaparna Sahu, B.Sc., M.Sc., B.Ed., M.Ed. SECTION H Long Answer Questions 6 Questions | 5 Marks each Q75. Discuss in detail the criteria that determine whether an element of Nature can be considered a resource, using suitable examples from the chapter. [Marks: 5 | Difficulty: Difficult | Bloom's Level: Analysing | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q76. Explain the concept of renewable and non-renewable resources. Discuss the conditions necessary for renewable resources to remain renewable, and the challenges related to non-renewable resources. [Marks: 5 | Difficulty: Difficult | Bloom's Level: Analysing | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q77. Describe the caselet of groundwater depletion in Punjab in detail, including its causes, present situation, and possible long-term consequences. [Marks: 5 | Difficulty: Difficult | Bloom's Level: Evaluating | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q78. Discuss how the uneven distribution of natural resources across the world creates both opportunities and conflicts, giving examples from the chapter. [Marks: 5 | Difficulty: Difficult | Bloom's Level: Analysing | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q79. Explain the idea of 'stewardship' of natural resources as discussed in the chapter. How can individuals and communities practise this in daily life? [Marks: 5 | Difficulty: Difficult | Bloom's Level: Evaluating | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q80. Describe the transformation of Sikkim into a 100 per cent organic state, and evaluate its ecological and economic outcomes. [Marks: 5 | Difficulty: Difficult | Bloom's Level: Evaluating | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use]
Premium Question Bank | Natural Resources and Their Use | Class 8 CBSE Page 15Prepared by Ekaparna Sahu, B.Sc., M.Sc., B.Ed., M.Ed. SECTION I HOTS Questions 6 Questions | Analysis, Evaluation, Critical Thinking Q81. A region has abundant petroleum reserves but lacks the technology to extract them economically. Critically examine whether this petroleum can be called a 'resource' at present, using the criteria given in the chapter. [Marks: 3 | Difficulty: Difficult | Bloom's Level: Evaluating | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q82. "Having plenty of natural resources does not automatically make a country rich." Critically evaluate this statement with reference to the 'paradox of plenty'. [Marks: 4 | Difficulty: Difficult | Bloom's Level: Evaluating | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q83. Compare the short-term benefits and long-term consequences of the Green Revolution in Punjab as described in the chapter. [Marks: 4 | Difficulty: Difficult | Bloom's Level: Analysing | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q84. Evaluate the effectiveness of traditional practices (like regulated fishing seasons) versus modern commercial practices in maintaining ecological balance. [Marks: 3 | Difficulty: Difficult | Bloom's Level: Evaluating | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q85. "Nature does not pay attention to political boundaries." Analyse the implications of this statement for the sharing of river waters between states or countries. [Marks: 4 | Difficulty: Difficult | Bloom's Level: Analysing | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q86. Critically assess whether India's approach of investing in industries to convert resources into higher-value products is a sustainable long-term strategy. [Marks: 4 | Difficulty: Difficult | Bloom's Level: Evaluating | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use]
Premium Question Bank | Natural Resources and Their Use | Class 8 CBSE Page 16Prepared by Ekaparna Sahu, B.Sc., M.Sc., B.Ed., M.Ed. SECTION J Diagram / Map-Based Questions 4 Questions | Based on maps and figures in the chapter Q87. Study Fig. 1.11 (Distribution of important minerals). Identify the mineral most commonly associated with locations along India's western coast, such as Ankleshwar and Mumbai High. [Marks: 2 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Applying | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q88. Observe Fig. 1.9 (Offering arghyam to Surya). What does this image illustrate about the relationship between traditional practices and Nature, as discussed in the chapter? [Marks: 2 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Understanding | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q89. Study Fig. 1.17 (Depth to Water Level map of Punjab). Identify the districts that show the deepest groundwater levels (over 40 m) based on the colour index. [Marks: 3 | Difficulty: Difficult | Bloom's Level: Analysing | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q90. Study Fig. 1.21 (Satellite image of a solar park in Rajasthan). What does the image suggest about the scale of infrastructure needed to harness renewable energy at a large level? [Marks: 2 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Analysing | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use]
Premium Question Bank | Natural Resources and Their Use | Class 8 CBSE Page 17Prepared by Ekaparna Sahu, B.Sc., M.Sc., B.Ed., M.Ed. SECTION K Data Interpretation / Table-Based Questions 4 Questions | Based on data given in the chapter Q91. A mature tree produces about 275 litres of oxygen per day, while a human needs about 350 litres per day. Based on this data, approximately how many mature trees would be needed to meet the oxygen needs of one person? [Marks: 2 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Applying | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q92. India's coal reserves are estimated to last another 50 years at current consumption levels, while electricity demand is increasing. Interpret what this data suggests about the urgency of developing alternative energy sources. [Marks: 3 | Difficulty: Difficult | Bloom's Level: Evaluating | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q93. Sikkim's farmers' incomes grew by 20 per cent on average after the transition to organic farming, which took about five years to show results. Interpret this data in terms of short-term costs versus long-term benefits. [Marks: 3 | Difficulty: Difficult | Bloom's Level: Analysing | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q94. Almost 80% of Punjab's area is classified as 'over-exploited' for groundwater. Using this figure, comment on the scale of the sustainability challenge facing the state. [Marks: 2 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Evaluating | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use]
Premium Question Bank | Natural Resources and Their Use | Class 8 CBSE Page 18Prepared by Ekaparna Sahu, B.Sc., M.Sc., B.Ed., M.Ed. SECTION L CBSE Exam Pattern Questions 8 Questions | Modelled on the latest CBSE competency-based style Q95. Which of the following statements correctly reflects the meaning of 'exploitation' as used in the context of natural resources in the chapter? (MCQ) [Marks: 1 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Understanding | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q96. Read the statement: 'Restoration is the process of returning something to its original healthy state, while regeneration goes beyond restoration.' Explain this distinction with an example. [Marks: 2 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Understanding | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q97. A policymaker wants to promote sustainable use of a non-renewable resource in your state. Suggest a competency-based action plan with two measures. [Marks: 3 | Difficulty: Difficult | Bloom's Level: Creating | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q98. Identify the odd one out and justify your choice: Coal, Petroleum, Iron ore, Sunlight. [Marks: 2 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Analysing | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q99. Explain how traditional knowledge systems, such as Vrikshayurveda, can contribute to modern sustainable resource management. [Marks: 3 | Difficulty: Difficult | Bloom's Level: Evaluating | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q100. A city is facing a shortage of drinking water in some areas while other areas have adequate supply. Using the chapter's discussion on fair access to resources, suggest two steps to address this inequity. [Marks: 3 | Difficulty: Difficult | Bloom's Level: Creating | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q101. Based on the chapter, frame one 'Big Question' of your own about natural resources and briefly explain why it is important. [Marks: 2 | Difficulty: Moderate | Bloom's Level: Creating | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] Q102. Case-based: A coastal community depends on fishing for its livelihood, but fish stocks are declining due to overfishing. Suggest a competency-based solution drawing on the traditional practices mentioned in the chapter. [Marks: 3 | Difficulty: Difficult | Bloom's Level: Evaluating | Topic: Natural Resources and Their Use] End of Question Bank — All the best for your exam!