Resources and Development Quiz - CBSE Class 12 Social Science

Free practice quiz: Resources and Development (CBSE Class 12 Social Science). 12 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 12 Social Science practice quiz has 12 multiple-choice questions on Resources and Development, and 12 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. Which of the following is NOT a natural resource?

   1. Water
   2. Forest
   3. Petroleum
   4. Plastic
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   Answer: D. Plastic

   Natural resources are materials found in nature that are used by humans. Plastic is a synthetic material.

2. Explain the concept of sustainable development.

   1. Using resources to meet current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
   2. Using resources only for economic growth.
   3. Focusing solely on environmental protection.
   4. Ignoring the needs of future generations.
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   Answer: A. Using resources to meet current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

   Sustainable development balances economic growth, social equity, and environmental protection to ensure resources are available for future generations.

3. How can technology contribute to sustainable resource management?

   1. Developing efficient technologies for resource extraction and utilization, and promoting renewable energy sources.
   2. Only developing efficient technologies for resource extraction.
   3. Only promoting renewable energy sources.
   4. Technology has no role in sustainable resource management.
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   Answer: A. Developing efficient technologies for resource extraction and utilization, and promoting renewable energy sources.

   Technological advancements can improve efficiency in resource use, reduce waste, and promote renewable energy sources.

4. Evaluate the effectiveness of different conservation strategies for managing resources.

   1. Effectiveness varies depending on the resource and the strategy employed; some strategies are more effective than others.
   2. All conservation strategies are equally effective.
   3. Conservation strategies are ineffective.
   4. There are no effective conservation strategies.
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   Answer: A. Effectiveness varies depending on the resource and the strategy employed; some strategies are more effective than others.

   The success of conservation strategies depends on various factors, including the specific resource, the context, and the implementation.

5. Propose innovative solutions for managing resources sustainably in the context of climate change.

   1. Solutions need to be context-specific and adaptive, integrating climate change considerations into resource management strategies.
   2. There are no solutions to this problem.
   3. Only focusing on renewable energy sources.
   4. Ignoring the role of climate change.
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   Answer: A. Solutions need to be context-specific and adaptive, integrating climate change considerations into resource management strategies.

   Addressing resource management in the face of climate change requires innovative, adaptable solutions that integrate climate change impacts and vulnerabilities.

More questions in this quiz

Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?
2. What are some of the challenges in managing resources sustainably?
3. Discuss the role of government policies in promoting sustainable resource management.
4. Analyze the impact of urbanization on resource consumption and environmental sustainability.
5. Critically assess the role of international cooperation in addressing global resource challenges.
6. What is the concept of carrying capacity in relation to resource management?
7. Discuss the concept of the 'Tragedy of the Commons' and its relevance to resource management.

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