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This document is a Geography assignment for Class 8 focusing on the chapter about resources, their utilization, and development. It includes multiple-choice questions, matching exercises, assertion and reasoning questions, and various short and long answer questions related to resource classification, planning, and conservation. Additionally, it features a case study about a village in Rajasthan addressing water scarcity through rainwater harvesting.

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Class8 Geography Assignment No Activity

This document is a Geography assignment for Class 8 focusing on the chapter about resources, their utilization, and development. It includes multiple-choice questions, matching exercises, assertion and reasoning questions, and various short and long answer questions related to resource classification, planning, and conservation. Additionally, it features a case study about a village in Rajasthan addressing water scarcity through rainwater harvesting.

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Class 8 - Geography Assignment

Chapter: Resources - Utilisation and Development

Submission Date: [Insert Date]

Total Marks: 35 (+5 for Activity)

Section A - Multiple Choice Questions (1 mark each)

1. Which of the following is a natural resource?

a) Road b) Air c) School d) Train

2. Which one is a non-renewable resource?

a) Solar energy b) Wind energy c) Coal d) Water

3. Human beings are considered a resource because:

a) They use other resources b) They create new resources c) Both a and b d) None of these

4. The concept of sustainable development means:

a) Using all resources quickly b) Wasting resources c) Using resources without compromising

future needs d) Stopping the use of resources completely

Section B - Match the Following (1 mark each)

1. Abiotic resource a. Plants and animals

2. Biotic resource b. Use without harming future

3. Non-renewable resource c. Coal

4. Sustainable development d. Air, water, soil

5. Renewable resource e. Solar energy

Answer Options: 1 - ___, 2 - ___, 3 - ___, 4 - ___, 5 - ___

Section C - Assertion and Reasoning (1 mark each)

Choose the correct option:

a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

c) A is true, but R is false


d) A is false, but R is true

6. Assertion (A): Resources need to be conserved.

Reason (R): Resources are unlimited and never get exhausted.

7. Assertion (A): Human beings are the most important resource.

Reason (R): Humans have intelligence to make the best use of nature.

Section D - Very Short Answer (1 mark each)

8. What is utility?

9. Define technology in the context of resources.

Section E - Short Answer (2 marks each)

10. Why is resource planning essential?

11. Give two examples each of renewable and non-renewable resources.

Section F - Long Answer (4 marks each)

12. Describe the classification of resources based on origin and ownership.

13. Suggest five ways you can conserve resources at home or school.

Section G - Case Study Based Question (5 marks)

Read the case and answer the following questions:

Case Study:

In a small village in Rajasthan, people used to depend on wells and rivers for water. Due to

population growth and overuse, the water levels dropped drastically. A local NGO introduced

rainwater harvesting systems, and now the village collects and stores rainwater during monsoons.

This has improved water availability and reduced the villagers' dependence on groundwater.

Answer the following:

14. a) What problem was the village facing? (1 mark)

b) What solution was introduced? (1 mark)


c) Name the type of resource mentioned in the case. (1 mark)

d) How does this case relate to sustainable development? (2 marks)

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