Class 8 Geography Chapter 2 Questions and answers

 Here are Class 8 Geography Chapter 2: "Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources" questions and answers, based on the NCERT textbook.

📘 Chapter 2: Land, Soil, Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Resources

✅ 1. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1. Which of the following is NOT a land use category?
a) Agriculture
b) Forestry
c) Mining
d) Transportation
➡️ Answer: d) Transportation

Q2. Which method is used to conserve soil?
a) Deforestation
b) Terrace farming
c) Overgrazing
d) Urbanisation
➡️ Answer: b) Terrace farming

Q3. Which is a threat to natural vegetation and wildlife?
a) Afforestation
b) Forest fire
c) Conservation programs
d) National parks
➡️ Answer: b) Forest fire

✅ 2. True or False

Q1. Land is an unlimited resource.
➡️ False

Q2. Soil erosion can be controlled by afforestation.
➡️ True

Q3. Water is a renewable resource.
➡️ True

Q4. National Parks are established to exploit wildlife.
➡️ False

✅ 3. Fill in the Blanks

  1. Land covers about __% of the total area of the earth’s surface.
    ➡️ 30

  2. __ is the thin layer of grainy substance covering the surface of the earth.
    ➡️ Soil

  3. Water covers about __% of the earth’s surface.
    ➡️ 70

  4. __ are small areas fixed by the government to protect wildlife.
    ➡️ Sanctuaries

✅ 4. One-Word Answer

Q1. What do we call the cutting of trees on a large scale?
➡️ Deforestation

Q2. What is the natural cover of vegetation growing without human aid?
➡️ Natural vegetation

✅ 5. Short Answer Questions

Q1. What are the major uses of land?
➡️ Land is used for agriculture, forestry, mining, building houses, roads, industries, and for grazing.

Q2. Mention three methods to conserve soil.
➡️

  1. Terrace farming

  2. Afforestation

  3. Contour ploughing

Q3. Why is soil considered an important resource?
➡️ Soil is important as it supports plant growth, which in turn supports human and animal life.

✅ 6. Long Answer Questions

Q1. Explain the major threats to natural vegetation and wildlife.
➡️ The major threats are:

  • Deforestation

  • Forest fires

  • Hunting and poaching

  • Urbanisation and industrialisation

  • Pollution
    These activities disturb the natural habitat and lead to the extinction of many species.

Q2. Suggest ways to conserve water resources.
➡️

  • Rainwater harvesting

  • Reuse and recycle water

  • Efficient irrigation methods like drip irrigation

  • Avoid wastage of water

  • Protection of water bodies from pollution


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