CBSE Questions for Class 8 Geography Land Soil Water Natural Vegetation And Wildlife Resources Quiz 2 - MCQExams.com

Rows of trees planted in the coastal areas to check the wind movement are called as intercropping.
  • True
  • False
Soil erosion is prevalent in __________.
  • Assam
  • Eastern ghats
  • Siwaliks
  • Bihar
By which year is India anticipated to suffer from absolute scarcity of water resources?
  • 2015
  • 2025
  • 2040
  • 2050
Which one of the following is not a biosphere reserve?
  • Dachigam
  • Kanchenjunga
  • Nanda Devi
  • Sundarban
Which one of the following methods is most appropriate to check soil erosion on steep slopes?
  • Shelter belts
  • Mulching
  • Terrace cultivation
  • Multi-river project
The reservoirs that are created on the flood plains also __________ the existing vegetation and soil leading to its decomposition over a period of time.
  • Submerge
  • Promotes
  • Protects
  • None of the above
Which type of soil develops due to high temperature and evaporation?
  • Pair Soil
  • Land Soil
  • Arid Soil
  • None of these
Which one of the following is the main cause of land degradation in Punjab?
  • Intensive cultivation
  • Deforestation
  • Over irrigation
  • Overgrazing
Which of the following region faces water scarcity even after receiving high annual rainfall? 
  • Sriganganagar
  • Cherrapunjee
  • Srinagar
  • Shimla
Soil conservation is best achieved by _____.
  • Wind screens
  • Good plant covers
  • Both a and b
  • None of these
The _________ is the fourth component of the earth.
  • Biosphere
  • Mesosphere
  • Ionosphere
  • Humidity
Water is a _______.
  • Natural resource
  • Mineral resource
  • Liquid gold
  • Non-conventional source of energy
Which one of the following crops is the most effective in controlling soil erosion?
  • Cotton
  • Gram
  • Maize
  • Pigeon peas
The following things should be avoided when hit by a landslide.

  • Leave the house within 30 seconds.
  • One should not move to lower and unsafe places.
  • Not believe in rumours.
  • Not go to see the coast.
Which one of the following is not an agent of soil erosion?
  • Running water
  • Wind
  • Sea
  • Industries
The removal of top soil by water or wind is called ___________.
  • Soil wash
  • Soil erosion
  • Soil creep
  • Silting of soil
_______ are caused by the instability of rock, heavy and torrential rainfall, tremor, etc.
  • Landslides
  • Tsunamis
  • Earthquakes
  • Floods
The river basin of _______ is the largest water resource of Southern India.
  • Krishna
  • Periyar
  • Godavari
  • Kaveri
A deficiency in ______ for successive years result in serious water shortages. 
  • Monsoon rainfall
  • Winter rainfall
  • Summer heat
  • None of these
In India which irrigation sources have the maximum area?
  • Rivers
  • Dams
  • Wells and tubewells
  • Canals
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