Question 5 - MCQ Questions (1 Mark) - Chapter 1 Class 8 Geography - Resources - Geography

Which of these resources have some utility?

A. Water

B. Electricity

C. Vegetables

D. All of these

Answer:

Answer by Student

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So, the correct answer is (D) All of these

Detailed Explanation by Teachoo

Let’s understand what is utility first.

• Utility is the ability of a resource to satisfy human needs. It depends on the form, place, time and technology of the resource.
  
  

Now, let’s check all the options

• Option (A) Water - Water is a natural resource that has utility for human beings. It can be used for drinking, cooking, washing, irrigation, transportation and many other purposes. So, this is correct .
  
  
• Option (B) Electricity - Electricity is a human-made resource that has utility for human beings. It can be used for lighting, heating, cooling, communication and many other purposes. So, this is correct .
  
  
• Option (C) Vegetables - Vegetables are biotic resources that have utility for human beings. They can be used for food, nutrition, medicine and many other purposes. So, this is correct .
  
  
• Option (D) All of these - All of these resources have some utility for human beings. They can satisfy different needs of human beings at different times and places. So, this is correct .

Thus, option (D) is correct

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