Question

State whether the given statement is true or false. If true, write the reasons.
(i) Ganga–Brahmaputra plain of India is an overpopulated region.
(ii) Water availability per person in India is declining.
(iii) Rows of trees planted in the coastal areas to check the wind movement is called intercropping.
(iv) Human interference and changes of climate can maintain the ecosystem.
NCERT Solutions for Class 8th Social Science Resourse and Development Chapter 2 Exercise 4

Answer 1

1 TRUE
2 TRUE
3 FALSE
4 TRUE

Answer 2

Answer:  

(i) True, (ii) True, (iii) False, (iv) False

Explanation:  

(i) Northern plain regions are highly fitted to agriculture so peoples are settled in the plain region and perform their primary activities.  

(ii) Hydro logical cycle is highly polluted because of human activities, so the water remains constant in the earth but polluted water is not fit for consumption.  

(iii) Sowing the difference crops in alternate rows and to protect the soil from rain wash is called inter-cropping.  

(iv) Anthropogenic activities and climate changes affect the ecosystem, and it affects plants and animals livelihood.