NCERT CLASS 8TH GEOGRAPHY_RESOURCE_AND_DEVELOPMENT Chapter 2 Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources 1. Take into consideration the following: India’s Ganga–Brahmaputra plain is densely populated. Weathering is the process by which soil is created. Which of the following assertions is/are correct? A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. All of them D. Non of them 2. Take a look at the following statements. A covering of organic materials, such as straw, is applied to the bare ground between plants. It aids in the retention of soil moisture. The technique is known as Select the correct response. A. Mulching B. Rock dam C. Contour barriers D. Intercropping 3. Take a look at the following statement. Intercropping refers to the planting of rows of trees in coastal locations to reduce wind movement. The availability of water per person in India is decreasing. Living beings in the ecosystem are interconnected and reliant on one another for survival. Select the correct response. A. Only 1 B. Only 2 and 3 C. Only 1 and 3 D. All of them 4. Think about the following sentence. In the parched desert, thorny bushes can be found. Soil texture is one of the components that contribute to the creation of soil. It is forbidden in India to kill deer. Select the correct response. A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. All of them D. Only 3 5. Which of the following strategies would be best for preventing soil erosion on steep slopes? (a) Shelterbelts (b) Mulching (c) Terrace cultivation 6. Which of the following is NOT a supporter of environmental protection? (a) switch off the bulb when not in use (b) close the tap immediately after using (c) dispose poly packs after shopping 7. match the following Column A Column B A. Land use 1. productive use of land B. Humus 2. organic matter deposited on top soil C. Rock Dams 3. prevent soil erosion D. Biosphere 4. narrow zone of contact between the lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere Choose the correct answer A. A1.B2.C4.D3. B. A2.B1.C4.D3. C. A1.B2.C3.D4. D. A3.B2.C1.D4. Loading … Question 1 of 7 Post navigation Chapter 1 Resources Chapter 3 Mineral and Power Resources