Class 8 Social Science Geography MCQ Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation And Wildlife Resources

Question :In which of the following continents is Tanzania situated?

(a) Europe
(b) Asia
(c) Africa
(d) South America

Question :Which of the following is the most important natural resource ?

(a) Land
(b) Water
(c) Air
(d) All of these

Question :The uneven distribution of population in the world is due to the varied characteristics of

(a) land and climate
(b) climate
(c) vegetation
(d) settlements

Question :The example of common property resource is

(a) community land
(b) individual building
(c) both (a) and (b)
(d) none of these

Question :is the use of land for different purposes like agriculture, forestry, mining, construction of buildings, houses, industries and road.

(a) Land degradation
(b) Land use
(c) Landfilling
(d) Land digging

Question :Which of the following determine the use of land?

(a) Soil and topography
(b) Climate and vegetation
(c) Availability of water
(d) All of these

Question :Australia uses its largest portion of its area for

(a) pastures
(b) crop land
(c) forest
(d) other uses

Question :The lowerjnost layer of the soil is:

(a) Weathered rock
(b) Parent rock
(c) Sub soil
(d) None of these

Question :Which of the following is used of soil conservation?

(a) Mulching
(b) Shelter belts
(c) Contour ploughing
(d) All of these

Question :Which is not an example of ground water?

(a) Water flowing in rivers
(b) Water through wells
(c) Water through hand pumps
(d) Water through submersible pumps

Question :Which of the following is a famous bird sanctuary?

(a) Kaziranga National Park
(b) Tiger Park at Dudhwa
(c) Gir forest
(d) Bharatpur Sanctuary

Question :Why is it necessary to increase the area under forests?

(a) To maintain ecological balance
(b) Forest absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
(c) Forest help in raising the level of precipitation
(d) All of these

Question :Large scale destruction of forests cover and arable land has occured due to the following:

(a) Growing population
(b) Ever growing demand of the population
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of these

Question : About how much in percentage does the total area of land area covered on the earth’s surface?

(a) 30%
(b) 40%
(c) 50%
(d) 60%

Question :Australia uses its largest portion of its area for

(a) pastures
(b) crop land
(c) forest
(d) other uses

Question :Which of the following is the most important natural resource ?

(a) Land
(b) Water
(c) Air
(d) All of these

Question :The uneven distribution of population in the world is due to the varied characteristics of

(a) land and climate
(b) climate
(c) vegetation
(d) settlements

Question :Large scale destruction of forests cover and arable land has occured due to the following:

(a) Growing population
(b) Ever growing demand of the population
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of these

Question :The mass movement of rock, debris or earth down a slope is simply known as

(a) earthquake
(b) avalanches
(c) landslides
(d) soil erosion

Question :Name the term that can be given to Land that is suitable for crop production.

(a) Untilled Land
(b) Pasture Land
(c) Forest Land
(d) Arable Land

Question :Which of the following determine the use of land?

(a) Soil and topography
(b) Climate and vegetation
(c) Availability of water
(d) All of these

Question :The total percent of land of world under forest is

(a) 26
(b) 31
(c) 36
(d) 41

Question :Peter belongs to which country?

(a) India
(b) USA
(c) Germany
(d) New Zealand

Question :What do you mean by Biome?

(a) Group of plants in areas having similar climatic condition.
(b) Land covered with grass shrubs on which animals graze freely
(c) Marginal land kept fallow for a certain period to restore their fertility
(d) Breaking up and decaying of exposed rocks due to various factors.

Question :Which of the following is used of soil conservation?

(a) Mulching
(b) Shelter belts
(c) Contour ploughing
(d) All of these

Question :The lowerjnost layer of the soil is:

(a) Weathered rock
(b) Parent rock
(c) Sub soil
(d) None of these

Question :Australia uses its largest portion of its area for

(a) pastures
(b) crop land
(c) forest
(d) other uses

Question :Which of the following is a famous bird sanctuary?

(a) Kaziranga National Park
(b) Tiger Park at Dudhwa
(c) Gir forest
(d) Bharatpur Sanctuary

Question :Where is the Kaziranga National Park is situated?

(a) West Bengal
(b) Manipur
(c) Assam
(d) Orissa

Question :Name the term that can be given to the various layers in the soil after it is cut out like a slice of cake.

(a) Top Soil
(b) Soil Horizon
(c) Sub Soil
(d) Soil Mixture

Question :Which is not an example of ground water?

(a) Water flowing in rivers
(b) Water through wells
(c) Water through hand pumps
(d) Water through submersible pumps

Question :A few physical factors that determine the use of land are given below. Pick out the one that is not a physical factor

(a) Availability of capital
(b) Minerals and Availability of Water
(c) Topography and Soil
(d) Climate

Question :What determines the thickness of the soil profile?

(a) Time
(b) Climate
(c) Relief
(d) Formation

Question :Which one of the following is not in favor of the conservation of nature?

(a) Switch off the bulb when not in use.
(b) Close the tap immediately after using.
(c) Dispose poly packs after shopping
(d) Constructing Rock Dams