Quiz on Conservation of Natural Resources

What are resources that are naturally regenerated after consumption and exist in unlimited quantity called?

• Exhaustible resources

• Non-renewable resources

• Renewable resources

• Artificial resources

Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resource?

• Solar energy

• Wind

• Petroleum

• Water

According to the document, what is the process of protecting natural land and returning developed land to its natural state called?

• Land degradation

• Land conservation

• Land use planning

• Land salination

What percentage of India is occupied by forest area?

• 43%

• 6%

• 30%

• 25%

What is the purposeful clearing of forested land known as?

• Afforestation

• Deforestation

• Reforestation

• Land conservation

Which of the following is a benefit of the farming practice known as 'mulching'?

• It significantly increases the number of weeds present.

• It drains more water from the land.

• It minimizes erosion and increases soil fertility.

• It is a long-term investment that brings higher returns.

The document states that land can be converted into a non-renewable resource under what specific circumstance?

• When used for agriculture

• When forests are overgrazed

• When highly toxic industrial and nuclear wastes are dumped on it

• When used for residential purposes

What is a major environmental benefit of organic farming mentioned in the document?

• It involves more laborious and time-consuming processes.

• It uses a higher amount of pesticides.

• It leads to less use of fossil fuels and no water pollution.

• It is an expensive one-time investment.

Which land use pattern in India has the largest percentage according to the provided pie chart?

• Forest area

• Waste land

• Cultivation land

• Fallow land

According to the document, what is the main reason for oceans becoming acidic?

• A higher level of oxygen and a lower level of carbon dioxide.

• A lower level of oxygen and a higher level of carbon dioxide.

• The presence of plastic and other wastes.

• The accumulation of soil sediments.