Class 8 Social Studies: Resources and Development

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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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Class 8 · Social Studies
Name: ____________
  1. 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
  2. Q2.Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?
    • A.Solar energy
    • B.Wind energy
    • C.Coal
    • D.Water
  3. 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
  4. 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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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.

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  • 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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