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A village has a dense forest. Every year, villagers cut only as many trees as naturally grow back. Which principle of natural resource use does this best demonstrate?

(A) Resource curse
(B) Sustainable regeneration of renewable resources
(C) Overexploitation of resources
(D) Dependence on non-renewable resources

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Renewable resources remain available when they are used only at the rate at which they naturally regenerate.

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Question (2)

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A company discovers petroleum deep below the sea, but current technology cannot extract it economically. According to the chapter, this petroleum is best considered as

(A) a renewable resource
(B) not yet a usable resource
(C) a manufactured resource
(D) an unlimited resource

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

A natural substance becomes a resource only when it is technologically accessible, economically feasible, and culturally acceptable.

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Question (3)

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A district receives abundant rainfall. However, due to large-scale deforestation, rivers begin drying up during summer. Which statement best explains this situation?

(A) Rainfall has completely stopped.
(B) Forests play an important role in maintaining Nature's regeneration cycle.
(C) Rivers are non-renewable resources.
(D) Trees consume all river water.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Forests help maintain the water cycle and support Nature's restoration and regeneration processes.

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Question (4)

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A factory produces furniture using timber from forests. Which of the following resources is directly converted into a material resource?

(A) Wind
(B) Timber
(C) Sunlight
(D) River water

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Timber is a natural resource used to manufacture materials such as furniture.

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Question (5)

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A mature tree produces about 275 litres of oxygen daily. If a person requires about 350 litres of oxygen per day, approximately how many such trees are needed to meet one person's daily oxygen requirement?

(A) 1 tree
(B) 2 trees
(C) 3 trees
(D) 4 trees

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

350 ÷ 275 ≈ 1.27, so at least 2 mature trees are required.

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Question (6)

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Which of the following situations is the best example of the natural resource curse?

(A) A mineral-rich region develops many manufacturing industries.
(B) A country exports raw minerals but fails to develop industries that add value to them.
(C) Farmers shift to organic farming.
(D) A state increases its forest cover.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The resource curse occurs when abundant natural resources do not result in economic prosperity because value-added industries are lacking.

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Question (7)

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A mining project creates jobs but also forces local communities to leave their homes and threatens their sacred sites. Which conclusion best reflects the chapter?

(A) Resource extraction always brings only benefits.
(B) Economic development should ignore social concerns.
(C) Resource development should balance economic gains with social and environmental impacts.
(D) Mining should never be allowed.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Sustainable development requires balancing economic growth with environmental conservation and social welfare.

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Question (8)

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A town depends mainly on electricity generated from coal. To conserve non-renewable resources, which action would be most appropriate?

(A) Increase coal consumption every year.
(B) Shift gradually to solar and wind energy.
(C) Stop producing electricity completely.
(D) Use more diesel generators.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Renewable energy sources reduce dependence on limited fossil fuel reserves.

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Question (9)

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A farmer continuously grows water-intensive crops and pumps groundwater faster than it is naturally replenished. Which long-term outcome is most likely?

(A) Groundwater levels will rise.
(B) Water extraction will become easier every year.
(C) Groundwater will gradually become unavailable.
(D) Rainfall will permanently increase.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Continuous over-extraction lowers the groundwater table, leading to depletion.

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Question (10)

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Two neighbouring states depend on the same river for irrigation and drinking water. According to the chapter, the most appropriate way to manage this shared resource is

(A) allow the upstream state to use all the water first
(B) stop using the river completely
(C) negotiate fair sharing through cooperation and good management
(D) divert the river entirely into one state

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Shared natural resources should be managed through cooperation, negotiations, and equitable sharing.

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Question (1)

A village has a dense forest. Every year, villagers cut only as many trees as naturally grow back. Which principle of natural resource use does this best demonstrate?

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Question (2)

A company discovers petroleum deep below the sea, but current technology cannot extract it economically. According to the chapter, this petroleum is best considered as

Explanation:

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Question (3)

A district receives abundant rainfall. However, due to large-scale deforestation, rivers begin drying up during summer. Which statement best explains this situation?

Explanation:

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Question (4)

A factory produces furniture using timber from forests. Which of the following resources is directly converted into a material resource?

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Question (5)

A mature tree produces about 275 litres of oxygen daily. If a person requires about 350 litres of oxygen per day, approximately how many such trees are needed to meet one person's daily oxygen requirement?

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Question (6)

Which of the following situations is the best example of the natural resource curse?

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Question (7)

A mining project creates jobs but also forces local communities to leave their homes and threatens their sacred sites. Which conclusion best reflects the chapter?

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Question (8)

A town depends mainly on electricity generated from coal. To conserve non-renewable resources, which action would be most appropriate?

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Question (9)

A farmer continuously grows water-intensive crops and pumps groundwater faster than it is naturally replenished. Which long-term outcome is most likely?

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Question (10)

Two neighbouring states depend on the same river for irrigation and drinking water. According to the chapter, the most appropriate way to manage this shared resource is

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