Managing Natural Resources -Multiple Choice Questions Quiz

Interactive MCQs on “Managing Natural Resources”:

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Question 1: What is the process of using natural resources in a way that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs?

(a) Sustainable development
(b) Conservation
(c) Exploitation
(d) Depletion

Question 2: Which of the following is an example of a renewable natural resource?

(a) Fossil fuels
(b) Minerals
(c) Freshwater
(d) Natural gas

Question 3: What is the primary purpose of conservation of natural resources?

(a) To extract resources at the maximum rate
(b) To preserve resources for future generations
(c) To sell resources for profit
(d) To export resources to other countries

Question 4: Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable natural resource?

(a) Solar energy
(b) Wind energy
(c) Coal
(d) Biomass

Question 5: What is the process of restoring and rehabilitating ecosystems that have been degraded or damaged by human activities?

(a) Deforestation
(b) Reforestation
(c) Afforestation
(d) Ecological restoration

Question 6: Which of the following is an example of a sustainable practice in agriculture to manage natural resources?

(a) Excessive use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides
(b) Monoculture farming
(c) Crop rotation and organic farming
(d) Overgrazing and deforestation

Question 7: What is the term used to describe the extinction of species due to human activities or natural causes?

(a) Overexploitation
(b) Conservation
(c) Endangerment
(d) Extinction

Question 8: Which of the following is an example of a community-based approach to managing natural resources?

(a) Large-scale industrial logging
(b) Wildlife poaching
(c) Establishment of community reserves and sanctuaries
(d) Large-scale mining projects

Question 9: What is the term used to describe the point at which a natural resource is being used at the maximum rate, and its future availability becomes uncertain?

(a) Sustainable threshold
(b) Carrying capacity
(c) Ecological footprint
(d) Resource depletion

Question 10: What is the purpose of adopting the 3R principle (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) in managing natural resources?

(a) To encourage deforestation
(b) To maximize resource extraction
(c) To minimize waste generation and conserve resources
(d) To promote overconsumption