Q1: 1. Which of the following is not a natural resource?

• A) Water
• B) Plastic
• C) Soil
• D) Forest

Q2: 2. What is the main cause of soil erosion?

• A) Deforestation
• B) Overgrazing
• C) Industrialization
• D) Urbanization

Q3: 3. Which region is known for its extensive coal reserves in India?

• A) Western Ghats
• B) Western Himalayas
• C) Eastern Plateau
• D) Eastern Ghats

Q4: 4. What is the primary source of irrigation in the Indus-Ganga plain?

• A) Canals
• B) Tube wells
• C) Tanks
• D) Wells

Q5: 5. Which state in India is known for its high production of wheat?

• A) Punjab
• B) Kerala
• C) Rajasthan
• D) Assam

Q6: 6. Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

• A) Wind energy
• B) Solar energy
• C) Coal
• D) Biomass

Q7: 7. What is the main factor affecting the distribution of minerals in India?

• A) Climate
• B) Topography
• C) Soil fertility
• D) Population density

Q8: 8. Which state in India is the largest producer of bauxite?

• A) Odisha
• B) Maharashtra
• C) Gujarat
• D) Karnataka

Q9: 9. What is the major factor behind the over-exploitation of natural resources?

• A) Lack of technology
• B) Rapid population growth
• C) Government regulations
• D) Conservation efforts

Q10: 10. Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?

• A) Petroleum
• B) Natural gas
• C) Forests
• D) Minerals

Q11: 11. What is the main reason for the depletion of groundwater levels in agricultural areas?

• A) Excessive use of fertilizers
• B) Deforestation
• C) Over-irrigation
• D) Urbanization

Q12: 12. Which state in India is known for its rich deposits of iron ore?

• A) Jharkhand
• B) Kerala
• C) Uttar Pradesh
• D) Himachal Pradesh

Q13: 13. What is the major challenge faced in the sustainable management of forests?

• A) Illegal logging
• B) Climate change
• C) Soil erosion
• D) Wildlife conservation

Q14: 14. Which region in India faces water scarcity issues due to excessive irrigation and industrialization?

• A) Western Ghats
• B) Eastern Himalayas
• C) Deccan Plateau
• D) Gangetic Plains

Q15: 15. What is the primary source of energy in rural areas of India?

• A) Hydroelectric power
• B) Solar energy
• C) Biomass
• D) Nuclear power

Q16: 16. Which state in India is known for its high production of sugarcane?

• A) Uttar Pradesh
• B) Tamil Nadu
• C) Gujarat
• D) Punjab

Q17: 17. What is the main cause of land degradation in arid and semi-arid regions?

• A) Overgrazing
• B) Excessive rainfall
• C) Urbanization
• D) Forest fires

Q18: 18. Which of the following is a metallic mineral?

• A) Limestone
• B) Mica
• C) Bauxite
• D) Rock salt

Q19: 19. What is the primary source of energy for cooking in rural households in India?

• A) Electricity
• B) LPG
• C) Firewood
• D) Biogas

Q20: 20. Which state in India is known for its extensive deposits of coal and manganese?

• A) Chhattisgarh
• B) Himachal Pradesh
• C) Arunachal Pradesh
• D) Uttarakhand

Q21: 21. What is the main cause of air pollution in urban areas?

• A) Industrial emissions
• B) Agricultural activities
• C) Deforestation
• D) Construction activities

Q22: 22. Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?

• A) Natural gas
• B) Coal
• C) Wind
• D) Petroleum

Q23: 23. What is the primary reason behind the decline in the quality of soil in agricultural lands?

• A) Use of organic fertilizers
• B) Soil erosion
• C) Crop rotation
• D) Irrigation techniques

Q24: 24. Which state in India is known for its high production of tea?

• A) Assam
• B) Bihar
• C) Haryana
• D) Telangana

Q25: 25. What is the main impact of deforestation on the environment?

• A) Increased soil fertility
• B) Loss of biodiversity
• C) Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
• D) Improved air quality