Class 8 Social Studies Chapter Human Resources

A. Darken the correct option in OMR sheet

1. In India, about one-sixth of the population resides in:

(a) West Bengal

(b) Maharashtra

(c) Andhra Pradesh

(d) Uttar Pradesh

Answer: (d) Uttar Pradesh

2. High rate of population increase is injurious to:

(a) Unity of the nation

(b) Economic and social development

(c) Health of people

(d) None of these

Answer: (b) Economic and social development

3. 60% of the world's people stay in just in:

(a) 7 Countries

(b) 10 Countries

(c) 12 Countries

(d) 15 Countries

Answer: (b) 10 Countries

4. Which are three main factors that cause population change?

(a) Births, deaths and marriage

(b) Births, deaths and migration

(c) Births, deaths and life expectancy

(d) None of above

Answer: (b) Births, deaths and migration

B. Fill in the blanks

1. __________ is the most literate state in India.

Answer: Kerala

2. Highest sex ratio occurs in __________ in India.

Answer: Kerala

3. __________ state has the highest density of population in India while __________ has the lowest.

Answer: Bihar, Arunachal Pradesh

C. Write 'T' for true and 'F' for false statements.

1. India is the second largest populous country after China.

Answer: T

2. Belgium and Netherlands have higher density of population than India.

Answer: T

3. India has a higher dependency ratio.

Answer: T

4. China has less density of population than India.

Answer: T

D. Match the following:

1. Ultimate Resource  (a) South Central Asia

2. Highest Density (b) High rate of population

3. Adult literacy (c) Human Resource

4. Injurious to economic development             (d) 74% in 2011

Answer.

1.Ultimate Resource → (c) Human Resource

2.Highest Density → (a) South Central Asia

3.Adult literacy → (d) 74% in 2011

4.Injurious to economic development → (b) High rate of population

E. Answer the following questions briefly:

1. What is human resource?

Answer: Human resource refers to the people of a country. Their knowledge, skills, education and abilities make them a valuable resource for the development of the nation.

2. Why are people considered a resource?

Answer: People are considered a resource because they use their knowledge and skills to produce goods and services and contribute to the economic development of the country.

3. Why is human resource relevant for a country?

Answer: Human resource is important because it increases productivity, promotes economic growth, develops technology and helps in the overall progress of a country.

F. Answer the following questions in detail

1. Explain the factors which affect the distribution of population.

Answer:

The distribution of population is affected by physical and human factors. Physical factors include climate, relief, soil, water availability and natural resources. Human factors include industries, transport, employment opportunities, education, healthcare and political stability. Areas with better facilities attract more people.

2. Why are there differences in sex ratio?

Answer:

Differences in sex ratio are caused by social, economic and cultural factors. Female foeticide, discrimination against girls, unequal healthcare, migration and differences in life expectancy affect the sex ratio. Government awareness programmes are helping to improve it.

3. What are the reasons of low literacy among females?

Answer:

Female literacy is low due to poverty, gender discrimination, early marriage, lack of educational facilities, social customs and less awareness about the importance of girls' education. Improving education for girls is essential for national development.

4. Why do you think human beings are considered a resource?

Answer:

Human beings are considered a resource because they have intelligence, knowledge and skills. They use natural resources wisely, create new technologies, produce goods and services and contribute to the social and economic development of the country. Therefore, human beings are called the ultimate resource.