Worksheet: Natural Resources | General Knowledge Encyclopedia - Class 8 PDF Download

Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ)

Q1: Which of the following is classified as an abiotic resource?
(a) Forest products
(b) Coal
(c) Wildlife
(d) Crops

Q2: Which state in India has the largest forest cover?
(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Mizoram

Q3: What is the main source of energy for the power sector in India?
(a) Natural gas
(b) Coal
(c) Oil
(d) Nuclear

Q4: Which mineral is India the world's fourth-largest producer of?
(a) Gold
(b) Zinc
(c) Iron ore
(d) Chromite

Q5: Which agency was established in India for integrated natural resources management?
(a) National Natural Resources Management System (NNRMS)
(b) Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
(c) Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
(d) National Resources Management Authority

Q6: Which country has the second-largest proven oil reserves in the Asia-Pacific region?
(a) China
(b) India
(c) Japan
(d) Australia

Q7: Which resource is considered non-renewable?
(a) Forest products
(b) Water
(c) Crops
(d) Fossil fuels

Q8: Which state in India has the highest forest cover as a percentage of its total area?
(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Mizoram

Q9: Which mineral is the only commercial source of chromium?
(a) Iron ore
(b) Copper
(c) Chromite
(d) Gold

Q10: Which sector of India's economy employs the most people in the fisheries industry?
(a) Agriculture
(b) Manufacturing
(c) Services
(d) Mining