Human Resources Quiz - CBSE Class 8 Social Science

Free practice quiz: Human Resources (CBSE Class 8 Social Science). 19 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 8 Social Science practice quiz has 19 multiple-choice questions on Human Resources, and 19 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 does the term 'human resource' refer to?

   1. Natural resources like minerals
   2. Human-made resources like machines
   3. Skills and abilities of people
   4. Monetary resources
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   Answer: C. Skills and abilities of people

   Human resources refer to the skills, abilities, and workforce of people who contribute to production and development.

2. Which of the following is a social characteristic impacting human resources?

   1. Access to housing
   2. Physical geography
   3. Climate
   4. Soil fertility
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   Answer: A. Access to housing

   Social characteristics such as access to housing impact the health and development of human resources.

3. How does technology influence human resources?

   1. It decreases workforce demand
   2. It makes skills obsolete
   3. It enhances skills and productivity
   4. It has no impact
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   Answer: C. It enhances skills and productivity

   Technology enhances productivity by making tasks more efficient and often requires workforce reskilling.

4. Which region is least likely to have developed human resources?

   1. Areas with high educational facilities
   2. Regions with political stability
   3. Places with limited healthcare access
   4. Countries with technological advancements
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   Answer: C. Places with limited healthcare access

   Regions with limited healthcare access tend to have less developed human resources due to impacts on health and productivity.

5. What impact does cultural diversity have on human resources?

   1. It limits innovation
   2. It fosters creativity and problem-solving
   3. It causes cultural clashes
   4. It increases communication barriers
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   Answer: B. It fosters creativity and problem-solving

   Cultural diversity can lead to a richer pool of ideas and approaches, fostering innovation and effective problem-solving in human resources.

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Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Which continent has the highest population?
2. What factor does NOT contribute to the development of human resources?
3. Economic activities are dependent on which resource the most?
4. Which country is known for having a highly skilled workforce?
5. Which of the following has a direct impact on the quality of human resources?
6. Which demographic characteristic can alter human resource dynamics?
7. What is the impact of urbanization on human resources?
8. Why is health considered crucial for human resources?
9. Which global trend is likely to affect human resource distribution?
10. How can education be made more impactful for human resource development?
11. What global factor might decrease the quality of human resources?
12. Why might regions with a high youth population be considered resourceful?
13. How do economic incentives affect the development of human resources?
14. Which policy could most effectively address human resource disparities?

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