Geography Quiz - Resources and Development

What is the main purpose of resource planning?

• To exploit resources for profit

• To promote individual ownership of resources

• To balance the use of resources at various levels

• To restrict access to resources

Which of the following is an example of a biotic resource?

• Water

• Metals

• Air

• Trees

What type of resources are coal and petroleum classified as?

• Renewable resources

• Non-renewable resources

• Potential resources

• Biotic resources

Which soil type is known for its high moisture retention and is ideal for cotton cultivation?

• Red soil

• Arid soil

• Black soil

• Laterite soil

What is the main cause of land degradation in India?

• Urbanization

• Over-grazing

• Industrialization

• Deforestation

Which of the following is a characteristic of arid soil?

• High in humus

• Saline in nature

• Dark in color

• Rich in nutrients

What does sustainable development aim to achieve?

• Focus solely on economic growth

• Increase industrial pollution

• Development without damaging the environment

• Maximize resource exploitation

Which of the following is NOT a type of soil erosion?

• Gully erosion

• Sheet erosion

• Wind erosion

• Rock erosion

What is the primary focus of the Rio Earth Summit?

• Resource exploitation

• Global sustainable development

• Economic development

• Technological advancement

Which type of resource is owned by individuals?

• Individual resources

• National resources

• International resources

• Community resources