CBSE Questions for Class 8 General Knowledge Resources Of India And World Quiz 7 - MCQExams.com

In terms of both quantity and quality which of the following countries is the largest cutting and polishing centre of diamonds in the world?
  • Belgium
  • France
  • India
  • South Africa
Canada's leading industrial region known as the Golden Horseshoe, curves around the Western end of Lake Ontario, from the car industry centre of _____ through Toronto and Hamilton and onto Niagara Falls.
  • Sudbury
  • Wawa
  • Oshawa
  • Windsor
The fertile soils of the Prairie province of _______ make up four-fifths of Canada's farmland.
  • Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec
  • British Columbia, Yukon, Quebec
  • Alberta, Manitoba, Quebec
  • Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
Latvia does not share its borders with which one of the following countries?
  • Russia
  • Estonia
  • Lithuania
  • Poland
Identify the wrong statement:
  • The region known in Brazil as the 'Polygon of Drought' is North of the Amazon river
  • Carajas highlands are famous for iron reserves
  • 50% of world's platinum is found in Brazil
  • Amazon rainforest are locally known as Campo Cerrado
Match the following
List I
(place)		List II
(Feature)
(A) Nagasaki(1) Heavy Cargo Port
(B) Kobe(2) Manchester of Japan
(C) Osaka(3) Industrial Centre
(D) Fukuoko(4) Shipyard
  • $$A-4; B-1; C-2; D-3$$
  • $$A-3; B-4; C-2; D-1$$
  • $$A-4; B-3; C-2; D-1$$
  • $$A-3; B-1; C-2; D-4$$
Saltbush, with juicy leaves, a good fodder is very common in ______.
  • Nullarbor Plain
  • Eastern Highlands
  • Western Plateau
  • Great Barrier Reef
Match the following:
List I
(Sea)		List II
(Country)
(A) Black Sea(1) Bulgaria
(B) Red Sea(2) China
(C) Yellow Sea(3) Eritrea
(D) Caspian Sea(4) Kazakhstan
  • $$A-1; B-4; C-2; D-3$$
  • $$A-2; B-3; C-1; D-4$$
  • $$A-1; B-3; C-2; D-4$$
  • $$A-2; B-4; C-1; D-3$$
Which one of the following does not border Panama?
  • Costa Rica
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Columbia
  • Venezuela
Match the following:
List I
(City on the Bank)		List II
(River)
(A) London(1) Rhine
(B) Antwerp(2) Sceldt
(C) Rotterdam(3) Thames
(D) Hamburg(4) Elbe
  • $$A-3; B-2; C-4; D-1$$
  • $$A-3; B-4; C-2; D-1$$
  • $$A-3; B-1; C-2; D-4$$
  • $$A-3; B-2; C-1; D-4$$
In India, cluster bean (Guar) is traditionally used as a vegetable or animal feed, but recently the cultivation at this has assumed significance. Which one of the following statements is correct in this context?
  • The oil extracted from seeds is used in the manufacturing of biodegradable plastic
  • The gun made from its seeds is used in the extraction of shale gas
  • The leaf extract at this plant has the properties of antihistamines
  • It is a source of high quality biodiesel
Identify the wrong statement:
(1) The Western half of Australia is formed of ancient rocks.
(2) Mt. Kosciusko is Australia's highest place.
(3) The most adaptable tree genus in Australia is the Eucalyptus.
(4) Australia is the oldest, lowest, flattest and driest continent in the world.
  • Only 1
  • 1 and 4
  • Only 2
  • None of the above
Social forestry is ____________.
  • growing different types of plants together on private land.
  • management of forest by cooperative societies.
  • growing one type of plant in government owned land.
  • growing and managing useful plants on government owned land.
Tsugaru strait is in between ________.
  • Hokkaido and Honshu
  • Kyushu and Ryukyu
  • Honshu and Shikoku
  • Kyushu and Shikoku
Forest areas have been labelled as 1, 2 , 3 and 4 in the rough. Among these , those which were threatened by a serious epidemic include 
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  • teak forests of 3 and 4
  • oak forests of 1 and sal forests of 2
  • sal forests of 3
  • sandalwood forests of 4
The luxuriant growth of natural vegetation in Tropical rainforest is due to:
1) fertile soil.
2) hot and wet climate throughout the year.
3) intense sunlight for photosynthesis.
4) seasonal change to facilitate nutrient absorption.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
  • 1 and 4
  • 2 and 3
  • 1 , 2 and 3
  • All of the above
Monoculture of commercially viable trees is destroying the unique natural profile of thoughtless exploitation of timber, deforesting vast tracts for palm cultivation, destruction of mangroves, illegal logging by tribals and poaching only compound the problem. Fresh water pockets are fast drying up due to deforestation and destruction of mangroves. The place referred to in this quotation is ___________.
  • Sunderbans
  • Kerala Coast
  • Odisha Coast
  • Andaman and Nicobar Island
With reference to the usefulness of the by products of sugar industry, which of the following statements is/are correct?
Bagasse can be used as biomass fuel for the generation of energy.
Molasses can be used as one of the feedstocks for the production of synthetic chemical fertilisers.
Molasses can be used for the production of ethanol.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
  • Only 1
  • 2 and 3
  • 1 and 3
  • All of these
Terrace farming is done ____________.
  • On the slope of hills
  • In dry regions
  • On roof tops
  • On mountain tops
Consider the following agricultural practices:
Contour bunding
Relay cropping
Zero tillage
In the context of global climate change, which of the above help/helps in carbon seques-tration/storage in the soil?
  • 1 and 2
  • Only 3
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • None of the above
The correct sequence in decreasing order of the four sugarcane producing states in India is ________.
  • Maharashtra, UP, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh
  • UP, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu
  • Maharashtra, UP, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu
  • UP, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu
Consider the following statements:
(1) Only 40% of Australia's land is arable.
(2) About 80% of Australian exports continue to be agricultural products.
(3) Coffee, tea, tobacco are imported.
(4) It is the only country where the white races are heavily committed to the agricultural sector of economy.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  • 1 and 4
  • Only 2
  • 1, 2 and 4
  • 2, 3 and 4
"A mean monthly temperature of about $$27 ^{o}{C}$$ relatively high humidity and a rainfall of $$175 - 200 cm$$ during spring and summer are the physical requirements during the period of its vegetative growth."
Which one of the following crops is referred to in the above quotation?
  • Rubber
  • Jute
  • Sugarcane
  • Tea
In India, which type of forest among the following occupies the largest area?
  • Montane Wet Temperate Forest
  • Sub-tropical Dry Evergreen Forest
  • Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest
  • Tropical Wet Evergreen Forest
Jhumming is a shifting agriculture practised in _________.
  • North-Eastern India
  • South-Western India
  • South-Eastern India
  • Northern India
Consider the following statements.
1) National Parks are a special category of protected areas of land and sea coasts where people are an integral part of the system.
2) Sanctuaries are concerned with conservation of particular species.
3) Biosphere Reserves are connected with the habitat of a particular wild animal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • 1 , 2 and 3
  • Only 2
  • 1 and 2
  • 1 and 3
Which one of the following factors is responsible for excessive soil erosion in Chhotanagpur plateau?
  • Heavy rain throughout the year
  • Loose sandy soil
  • Deep ploughing by tractors
  • Large scale felting of trees
Which of the following measures are effective for soil conservation in India?
Avoiding crop rotation
Afforestation
Encouraging the use of chemical fertilizers
Limiting shifting cultivation
Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
  • 1 and 2
  • 2 and 4
  • 3 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 3
When you travel in certain parts of India, you will notice red soil. What is the main reason for this colour?
  • Abundance of magnesium
  • Accumulated humus
  • Presence of ferric oxides
  • Abundance of phosphates
Consider the following statements regarding laterite soils of India: 
Laterite soils are generally red in colour.
Laterite soils are rich in nitrogen and potash.
Laterite soils are well developed in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well in this soil.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • Only 1
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • 1 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 4
Cosider the following statements about black soil of India
Black soil becomes sticky when it is wet.
Black soil contains adequate nitrogen as well as phosphorus required for the growth of plants.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
If the soil pH 9.2, then the soil is _________.
  • acidic
  • neutral
  • alkaline
  • saline
Consider the following statements:
 The plain of younger alluvium is called Bhangar.
 The plain of older alluvium is called Khadar.
Which of the statements given above is/are true? 
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • None of these
Which one of the following is the main reason for the loss of the top soil in India?
  • Wind erosion`
  • Excessive leaching
  • Water erosion
  • None of the above
Cotton is facing competition from sugarcane in the region of the black soil in Maharashtra. This is due to __________.
  • declined yield of cotton in this region
  • a general change in the climate of this region
  • expansion of irrigation for which this region has become suitable for sugarcane cultivation which is a profitable crop
  • increasing demand for sugar and rising prices of sugar in the other countries
Which one of the following terms for natural vegetation is associated with Siberia?
  • Steppe
  • Taiga
  • Pampas
  • Savanna
Consider the following statements:
 'Regur soil' is another name for the Black soil.
 Saline soil is also known as Usara soil.
Which of the statements given above is/are true?
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • None of these
 Match the following:
   List I
(Types of Soils)
  List II
(Composition)
 A. Alluvial 1. Poor in phosphorus and  humus
 B. Red soil 2. Poor in nitrogen and phosphorus
 C. Forest soil 3. Decomposition of organic matter (poor in potash, phosphorus, lime)
 D. Saline soil (red, kallas, usar, thus) 4. Rich in chlorides 
  • $$A - 1, B - 2, C - 3, D - 4$$
  • $$A - 3, B - 2, C - 1, D - 4$$
  • $$A - 4, B - 1, C - 2, D - 3$$
  • $$A - 2, B - 3, C - 1, D - 4$$
Which one among the following is a correct sequence of the Indian ports from North to South?
  • Haldia -Kandla -Paradip - Kochi
  • Kandla-Haldia -Paradip - Kochi
  • Kandla- Haldia- Kochi - Paradip
  • Kochi - Kandla - Haldia - Paradip
Which of the following is correctly matched?
Laterite soil : Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu
Red and yellow soil : Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra
  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • None of these
Which type of soil retains maximum amount of water?
  • Loam
  • Sandy
  • Clay
  • Red
Badland topography in Chambal is due to __________.
arid climate
improper agri practices
ravines
None of the above.
  • 1 and 3
  • 2 and 3
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • Only 4
Consider the following statements.
   Humus is not a mineral.
   Humus helps to retain moisture in the soil.
   It helps the plant in absorbing materials from the soil for building its body.
   A soil looks dark on account of the presence of humus.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
  • 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • 2, 3 and 4
  • 1, 3 and 4
  • 1, 2 and 4
Regosols areas are characterised by _________.
  • Khadar
  • Earth top soil
  • Bhangar
  • Humus
Dense forests are the forests that have a tree canopy of more than ________.
  • $$40\%$$
  • $$60\%$$
  • $$50\%$$
  • $$70\%$$
When a person transverse from Mangalore (West) to Chennai (East), which one of the following sequences from (West to East) of forest type does he observe?
  • Tropical evergreen -Tropical wet deciduous -Tropical semi-evergreen -Tropical dry
  • Tropical wet deciduous -Tropical evergreen -Tropical semi-evergreen -Tropical dry
  • Tropical semi-evergreen -Tropical evergreen -Tropical wet deciduous -Tropical dry
  • Tropical evergreen -Tropical wet deciduous -Tropical dry -Tropical semi-evergreen
Terrance farming is done __________.
  • on the slope of hills
  • in dry regions
  • on roof tops
  • on mountain tops
Soil erosion can be prevented by _________.
  • increasing bird population
  • afforestation
  • removal of vegetation
  • overgrazing
In India, the problem of soil erosion is associated with which of the following?
Terrace cultivation
Deforestation
Tropical climate
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
  • 1 and 2
  • Only 2
  • 1 and 3
  • 1, 2 and 3
Which of the following states has the maximum total forest cover in India?
  • Arunachal Pradesh
  • Assam
  • Madhya Pradesh
  • Karnataka
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