Class 8 Social Science Agriculture CBSE Worksheets

MCQs 

Q1: What is agriculture?
a) Mining of minerals
b) Growing crops and rearing livestock
c) Manufacturing goods
d) Providing services

Q2: Which factor is not influencing agriculture?
a) Climate
b) Soil
c) Topography
d) Population density

Q3: What does horticulture mean?
a) Growing of fruits and vegetables
b) Primitive farming
c) Growing of wheat
d) None of the above

Q4: Which crop is referred to as the "Golden Fibre"?
a) Tea
b) Cotton
c) Jute
d) Coffee

Q5: Where are the leading producers of coffee located?
a) Brazil
b) India
c) Russia
d) China

Match the Following

Fill in the Blanks

Q2: Agriculture is classified as a __________ activity.

Q3: Tea requires a __________ climate for its growth.

Q4: __________ is a major food crop of the world.

Q5: Plantations require a large amount of __________ and capital.

True or False

Q1: Agriculture is classified as a tertiary activity.

Q2: Commercial farming is practiced mainly for subsistence.

Q3: Shifting cultivation involves permanent settlement in one area.

Q4: Maize requires low rainfall for its growth.

Q5: Tea is primarily grown in arid regions.

Very Short Answer Questions 

Q1: What do you mean by viticulture?

Q2: Which two countries lead in the production of jute?

Q3: What is sericulture?

Q4: What is arable land?

Q5:  What is pisciculture?

Q6:  What are 3 types of economic activities?

Q7: Which country leads the world in production of rice?

Q8:  What are fibre crops?

Q9: Name the staple diet of the tropical and sub-tropical regions.

Q10: What is the main characteristic of plantation agriculture?

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