Class 8 Social Studies: Resources and Development
CBSE Class 8 Social Studies Geography worksheet on resources and development — types of resources, natural resources, human-made resources, sustainable development.
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- Q1.Resources that are found in nature and have not been modified by humans are called ____.
- A.Human-made resources
- B.Natural resources
- C.Human resources
- D.Economic resources
- Q2.Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?
- A.Solar energy
- B.Wind energy
- C.Coal
- D.Water
- Q3.The concept of using resources in a way that does not harm future generations is called ____.
- A.Depletion
- B.Exploitation
- C.Sustainable development
- D.Conservation
- Q4.Human skills, knowledge and enterprise are examples of ____.
- A.Natural resources
- B.Human resources
- C.Abiotic resources
- D.Renewable resources
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What's inside this workbook
This Class 8 Social Studies Practice contains 11 questions across 2 printable pages and includes a full answer key at medium difficulty. Aligned to the CBSE and NCERT syllabus.
How this worksheet helps your child
- Builds confidence in core Social Studies concepts taught in Class 8 through repeated, varied practice.
- Aligned to CBSE and NCERT — questions mirror the pattern children see in school tests and unit assessments.
- Comes with an answer key so parents and students can self-check in minutes, without needing a teacher.
- Pitched at medium level — use it for daily homework, weekend revision or quick exam warm-ups.
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