Management of Natural Resources Quiz - CBSE Class 10 Science

Free practice quiz: Management of Natural Resources (CBSE Class 10 Science). 18 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 10 Science practice quiz has 18 multiple-choice questions on Management of Natural Resources, and 18 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. What is the primary purpose of managing natural resources?

   1. To ensure their sustainable use
   2. To maximize immediate consumption
   3. To deplete non-renewable resources
   4. To establish private ownership
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   Answer: A. To ensure their sustainable use

   Management of natural resources aims to use them sustainably so that future generations can also benefit from them.

2. Why is water considered a vital natural resource?

   1. Due to its abundance in deserts
   2. Because it is a non-renewable resource
   3. It supports all forms of life
   4. It can be easily polluted
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   Answer: C. It supports all forms of life

   Water is vital as it is essential for the survival of all living organisms, maintaining ecological balance.

3. Which of the following resources is most directly affected by overgrazing?

   1. Coal mines
   2. Forests
   3. Grasslands
   4. Mountain streams
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   Answer: C. Grasslands

   Overgrazing primarily affects grasslands, leading to soil erosion and degradation of plant life and habitat.

4. Which legislation is crucial for the protection of natural resources in India?

   1. The Wildlife Protection Act
   2. The Water Scarcity Act
   3. The Urban Development Act
   4. The Trade and Commerce Act
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   Answer: A. The Wildlife Protection Act

   The Wildlife Protection Act is critical for conserving biodiversity and natural habitats, safeguarding India’s natural resources.

5. What is a significant threat to coral reefs worldwide?

   1. Rising ocean temperatures
   2. Increased sedimentation
   3. Freshwater influx
   4. Stable pH levels
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   Answer: A. Rising ocean temperatures

   Global warming leads to coral bleaching by increasing ocean temperatures, posing a significant threat to marine ecosystems.

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Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Which of the following is a renewable resource?
2. What is the primary effect of deforestation?
3. Which practice is NOT a method of sustainable resource management?
4. What role do forests play in the carbon cycle?
5. What is 'sustainable yield' in the context of fishing?
6. What is the primary concern with the depletion of fossil fuels?
7. What is a significant consequence of unmanaged waste disposal?
8. What is the best description of 'biodiversity hotspots'?
9. How does rainwater harvesting contribute to resource management?
10. What is the main goal of implementing environmental impact assessments (EIA)?
11. What is the purpose of the Forest Rights Act in India?
12. Which human activity leads to 'the tragedy of the commons'?
13. What is the primary objective of the Kyoto Protocol?

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