We have ended the Class 8 Geography book, where we will solve multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for the Human Resources chapter. This chapter is tricky as you must be thorough with the concepts. Please read the chapter word by word. Remember to read the chapter instead of mugging the questions and answers. This will help you in the long run.
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MCQ Questions and Answers for Class 8 Geography Chapter 5 Human Resources
Dive into 30 multiple-choice questions based on Chapter 5, “Human Resources,” of the NCERT book:
1. What is the main factor affecting the distribution of population?
a) Cultural traditions
b) Economic opportunities
c) Political stability
d) Social networks
Answer:
b) Economic opportunities
2. Which area is known for being densely populated due to its fertile plains?
a) Mountain regions
b) Desert areas
c) River valleys
d) Polar regions
Answer:
c) River valleys
3. What is a key reason for high population in urban areas?
a) Agricultural activities
b) Availability of education and health facilities
c) Cooler climates
d) Traditional lifestyles
Answer:
b) Availability of education and health facilities
4. Which factor does not directly contribute to the population change?
a) Birth rate
b) Death rate
c) Migration
d) Language spoken
Answer:
d) Language spoken
5. What is the term for the movement of people from one place to another?
a) Urbanization
b) Emigration
c) Migration
d) Colonization
Answer:
c) Migration
6. Which of these is a social factor affecting population distribution?
a) Mineral resources
b) Health facilities
c) Mountainous terrain
d) Ocean currents
Answer:
b) Health facilities
7. In which type of climate do people usually avoid settling?
a) Temperate
b) Extreme (very hot or very cold)
c) Tropical
d) Mediterranean
Answer:
b) Extreme (very hot or very cold)
8. What does ‘population density’ refer to?
a) The total number of people in a country
b) The average income level of a population
c) The number of people living per unit area of land
d) The growth rate of the population
Answer:
c) The number of people living per unit area of land
9. Which region has a sparse population due to its harsh climate?
a) Tropical rainforests
b) River valleys
c) Polar regions
d) Coastal areas
Answer:
c) Polar regions
10. What is the term used to describe the average number of years a person can expect to live?
a) Birth rate
b) Death rate
c) Life expectancy
d) Population growth rate
Answer:
c) Life expectancy
11. Which factor is not considered a part of population composition?
a) Age
b) Sex
c) Literacy level
d) Favorite color
Answer:
d) Favorite color
12. What does high population growth in a country indicate?
a) High level of industrialization
b) High standard of living
c) High birth rates and/or low death rates
d) High level of urbanization
Answer:
c) High birth rates and/or low death rates
13. What is a ‘population pyramid’?
a) A monument built to honor a country’s population
b) A graphical representation of the age and sex distribution of a population
c) A policy to control the population growth
d) A theory about population dynamics
Answer:
b) A graphical representation of the age and sex distribution of a population
14. What does a broad base in a population pyramid generally indicate?
a) A large elderly population
b) A large number of adults
c) A high death rate
d) A high birth rate
Answer:
d) A high birth rate
15. Which of the following is a primary factor in urban population growth?
a) Agricultural advancements
b) Industrialization and job opportunities
c) Decline in education facilities
d) Increase in rural healthcare
Answer:
b) Industrialization and job opportunities
16. Which factor does not influence the population size of a region?
a) Climate
b) Political stability
c) Economic conditions
d) Favorite sports
Answer:
d) Favorite sports
17. Which continent has the highest population density?
a) Asia
b) Europe
c) Africa
d) North America
Answer:
a) Asia
18. What is the main cause of population explosion in recent decades?
a) Increase in birth rates
b) Decrease in death rates
c) Decrease in migration
d) Increase in migration
Answer:
b) Decrease in death rates
19. Which region tends to have lower population density?
a) Coastal areas
b) River valleys
c) Mountainous regions
d) Plains
Answer:
c) Mountainous regions
20. What does a declining population pyramid indicate?
a) High birth rate
b) Low birth rate
c) High death rate
d) Stable population
Answer:
b) Low birth rate
21. What is the main characteristic of a country with a high youth dependency ratio?
a) High elderly population
b) High working-age population
c) High number of young dependents
d) Low birth rate
Answer:
c) High number of young dependents
22. What is a major challenge for countries with an aging population?
a) Providing enough schools
b) Managing healthcare and pension systems
c) High birth rates
d) Increasing workforce
Answer:
b) Managing healthcare and pension systems
23. Which factor contributes to urban-rural migration?
a) Seeking better agricultural land
b) Looking for better education and healthcare
c) Preference for rural lifestyle
d) Decrease in urban employment opportunities
Answer:
b) Looking for better education and healthcare
24. What is a common reason for international migration?
a) Cultural exchange programs
b) In search of better employment opportunities
c) Climate change
d) Political stability in home country
Answer:
b) In search of better employment opportunities
25. What is the term used to describe people moving out of a country?
a) Immigration
b) Emigration
c) Urbanization
d) Colonization
Answer:
b) Emigration
26. Which region is known for high out-migration due to economic reasons?
a) North America
b) Western Europe
c) Africa
d) East Asia
Answer:
c) Africa
27. What does a high infant mortality rate indicate about a country?
a) Advanced healthcare system
b) High standard of living
c) Poor healthcare and living conditions
d) Low population density
Answer:
c) Poor healthcare and living conditions
28. What is the primary benefit of a high literacy rate in a population?
a) Increased cultural diversity
b) Enhanced economic development
c) Reduced urbanization
d) Increased agricultural production
Answer:
b) Enhanced economic development
29. What is a significant impact of high population growth on resources?
a) Reduced resource consumption
b) Increased resource availability
c) Strain on natural resources
d) Improved resource management
Answer:
c) Strain on natural resources
30. Which factor is essential for a population to be considered a ‘human resource’?
a) High population density
b) Education and skill development
c) Age of the population
d) Geographic location
Answer:
b) Education and skill development
Class 8 Geography Chapter 5 Fill in the Blanks with Answers – Human Resources
Here are 10 fill-in-the-blank questions based on Chapter 5, “Human Resources,” of the NCERT book. Take your time to solve it. It is ok if you are able to guess a synonym too as an answer.
1. People with their demands and abilities turn resources into ‘___’.
Answer:
resources
2. More than 90% of the world’s population lives in about ___% of the land surface.
Answer:
30
3. Fertile plains such as Ganga and Brahmaputra in India are ___ populated.
Answer:
densely
4. The average density of population in the whole world is ___ persons per square km.
Answer:
51
5. People prefer to live in areas where fresh ___ is easily available.
Answer:
water
6. Places with religious or cultural significance attract ___ .
Answer:
people
7. The population change refers to change in the number of people during a specific ___ .
Answer:
time
8. Births are usually measured using the ___ rate.
Answer:
birth
9. Migration is the movement of people in and out of an ___ .
Answer:
area
10. Immigrants are those who arrive in a ___ .
Answer:
country
We have designed these questions in order to test the students’ understanding of key concepts from Chapter 5 of the NCERT book.
