MCQ on Landforms and Life Class 6
Class 6 Social Science Chapter 3 MCQ Landforms and Life
Multiple Choice Questions :
Question 1.
What are the three major landforms mentioned in the passage?
(a) Mountains, plateaus, and deserts
(b) Mountains, plateaus, and plains
(c) Hills, valleys, and plains
(d) Plateaus, deserts, and valleys
Answer:
(b) Mountains, plateaus, and plains
Question 2.
Which mountain is considered the highest peak of the Himalayan range?
(a) Mount Kilimanjaro
(b) Mount Aconcagua
(c) Mount Everest
(d) Anamudi
Answer:
(c) Mount Everest
Question 3.
What is terrace farming?
(a) Farming on flat plains
(b) Farming in valleys
(c) Cultivation on slopes by cutting steps into the slope
(d) Farming near rivers
Answer:
(c) Cultivation on slopes by cutting steps into the slope
Question 4.
Which plateau is known as the ‘Roof of the World’?
(a) Deccan Plateau
(b) East African Plateau
(c) Tibetan Plateau
(d) Chhota Nagpur Plateau
Answer:
(c) Tibetan Plateau
Question 5.
What type of trees are common in montane forests?
(a) Deciduous trees
(b) Conifer trees
(c) Tropical trees
(d) Mangrove trees
Answer:
(b) Conifer trees
Question 6.
What does the term ‘tinais’ refer to in ancient Tamil Sangam poetry?
(a) Different types of forests
(b) Different classifications of landforms
(c) Different landscapes associated with specific deities and emotions
(d) Different river systems
Answer:
(c) Different landscapes associated with specific deities and emotions
Question 7.
What is the primary occupation in the Ganga plain?
(a) Mining
(b) Tourism
(c) Agriculture
(d) Herding
Answer:
(c) Agriculture
Question 8.
What is Mount Kilimanjaro?
(a) The highest mountain in Europe
(b) An isolated mountain in eastern Africa
(c) The highest peak of the Andes
(d) A mountain range in India
Answer:
(b) An isolated mountain in eastern Africa
Question 9.
Why is the Tibetan Plateau referred to as the ‘Roof of the World’?
(a) Because it is the highest plateau in the world
(b) Because it has many high mountains
(c) Because it has a lot of snow
(d) Because it is very cold
Answer:
(a) Because it is the highest plateau in the world
Question 10.
What is the main activity on plateaus rich in minerals?
(a) Agriculture
(b) Tourism
(c) Mining
(d) Fishing
Answer:
(c) Mining
Question 11.
A plant-like organism that generally clings to rocks, walls or tree.
(a) Lichen
(b) Moss
(c) Cactus
(d) Conifers
Answer:
Option (a) is correct.
Explanation:
At higher altitudes, the trees give way to grasses, mosses and lichens.
Question 12.
Aravalli Ranges are much older and have been rounded by:
(a) Peaks
(b) Snow
(c) Erosion
(d) All of these
Answer:
Option (c) is correct.
Explanation:
Aravalli Ranges are much older and have been rounded by erosion.
Question 13.
lies between Tibet (China) and Nepal.
(a) Mount Everest
(b) Kanchenjunga
(c) Anamudi
(d) Mount Aconcagua
Answer:
Option (a) is correct
Explanation:
Mount Everest lies between Tibet (China and Nepal).
Question 14.
Anamudi in Kerala, also known as _________.
(a) Ana Peak
(b) Mudi Peak
(c) Ani Peak
(d) Anai Peak
Answer:
Option (d) is correct
Explanation:
Anamudi (in Kerala, also known as Anai Peak’) is the highest mountain in south India.
Question 15.
Rain, snow and hail are the most common forms of .
(a) precipitation
(b) evaporation
(c) condensation
(d) transpiration
Answer:
Option (a) is correct
Explanation:
Water from the atmosphere reaching the ground in any form rain, snow and hail are the most common forms of precipitation.
Question 16.
A type of forest that grows in mountainous regions is called .
(a) Deciduous forest
(b) Evergreen forest
(c) Montane forest
(d) Mangrove forest
Answer:
Option (c) is correct.
Explanation:
Mountain slopes are often covered with a type of forest called montane forest.
Question 17.
Skiing, hiking, mountaineering and paragliding are the examples of sports.
(a) mountain
(b) water
(c) desert
(d) beach
Answer:
Option (a) is correct.
Explanation:
The crisp mountain air and scenic beauty attract many tourists. Some tourists also go to the mountains for sports, such as skiing, hiking, mountaineering and paragliding.
Assertion-Reason Type Questions :
I. There are two statements in each question marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose your answer as per the options given below:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true but ( R)is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is correct but (R) is wrong.
(d) (A) is wrong but (R) is correct.
Question 1.
Assertion (A): The Ganga plain is highly populated.
Reason (R): The Ganga plain has fertile soil ideal for agriculture.
Answer:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Question 2.
Assertion (A): Terrace farming is commonly practiced in plains.
Reason (R): Plains have flat and fertile land suitable for large-scale farming.
Answer:
(d) (A) is wrong but (R) is correct.
Question 3.
Assertion (A): The Tibetan Plateau is called the ‘Roof of the World.’
Reason (R): It has an average altitude of 4,500 meters.
Answer:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Question 4.
Assertion (A): Montane forests are found at lower altitudes.
Reason (R): Montane forests are home to conifer trees.
Answer:
(d) (A) is wrong but (R) is correct.
Question 5.
Assertion: Mountain regions are thinly populated.
Reason: Mountains have a rugged terrain and harsh climate.
Answer:
(c) (A) is correct but (R) is wrong.
II. Questions 1 to 2 are assertion and reason -based questions.
Following options should be used for these questions.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
Question 1.
Assertion: The mountain terrain is usually rugged or rough, and has steep slopes.
Reason: In many mountainous regions of the world, herding is the preferred occupation over agriculture.
Answer:
Option (a) is correct.
Explanation:
As conditions are not favourable for agricultural activities.
Question 2.
Assertion: A plateau is a landform that rises up from the surrounding land and has a more or less flat surface; some of its sides are often steep slopes.
Reason: The height of plateaus can vary from a few hundred metres to several thousand metres.
Answer:
Option (a) is correct.
Explanation:
Plateaus height can vary as some sides are often steep sides.
Fill in the blanks :
1. A landform is a physical feature on the surface of our planet ________.
Answer:
Earth
2. The highest peak of the Himalayan range is ________.
Answer:
Mouth Everest
3. The Deccan Plateau is formed through ________ activity millions of years ago.
Answer:
volcanic
4. Terrace farming is practised by cutting ________ into the slope.
Answer:
steps
5. The ________ is known as the ‘Roof of the World.’
Answer:
Tibetan Plateau
6. The Ganga plain is often called the ________ plain.
Answer:
Gangetic
7. The mountain slopes are often covered with ________ forests.
Answer:
montane
8. ________ is considered the highest peak of the Andes.
Answer:
Mount Aconcagua
9. The ________ Plateau is famous for gold and diamond mining.
Answer:
East African
10. ________ farming is a type of farming practised in some valleys of mountainous regions.
Answer:
Regular
11. Many plateaus have a _________ soil, which makes them less fertile than plains.
Answer:
rocky
12. The _________ of central and south India is one of the oldest plateaus in the world.
Answer:
Deccan Plateau
13. Sagarmatha’, meaning _________.
Answer:
Goddess of the Sky
14. A sudden violent rainstorm is called _________.
Answer:
cloudburst
15. A lower area between hills or mountains, often with a river or stream flowing through it. _________.
Answer:
valley
True or False :
1. Mountains are landforms that are lower than the surrounding landscape.
Answer:
False
2. Plateaus have a more or less flat surface.
Answer:
True
3. The Himalayas are still growing in height.
Answer:
True
4. The Deccan Plateau is located in eastern Africa.
Answer:
False
5. Conifer trees have thin, pointed leaves.
Answer:
True
6. The Ganges River is the Indian name for the Yamuna.
Answer:
False
7. Montane forests are found at higher altitudes.
Answer:
True
8. The Tibetan Plateau has an average altitude of 2,500 meters.
Answer:
False
9. The Nohkalikai Falls are located in the Deccan Plateau.
Answer:
False
10. The term ‘tinais’ refers to ancient Tamil Sangam poetry.
Answer:
True
11. The diverse ways in which humans have made all landforms their home is a testimony to our adaptability and resilience.
Answer:
True
12. Each landform offers different challenges as well as opportunities.
Answer:
True
13. The meeting point of two or more rivers is called confluence.
Answer:
True
14. Sediments are carried all the way to the plains where the rivers deposit them, making the soil very fertile.
Answer:
True
15. Huge reserves of iron, coal and manganese arc found in the African Plateau.
Answer:
False
Match the following :
Question 1.
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Mount Everest | (a) Andes |
| 2. Anamudi | (b) Africa |
| 3. Mount Aconcagua | (c) South India |
| 4. Mount Kilimanjaro | (d) Alps |
| 5. Mont Blanc | (e) Himalayas |
Answer:
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Mount Everest | (e) Himalayas |
| 2. Anamudi | (c) South India |
| 3. Mount Aconcagua | (a) Andes |
| 4. Mount Kilimanjaro | (b) Africa |
| 5. Mont Blanc | (d) Alps |
Question 2.
| Column A | Column B |
| (1) Deccan plateau | (i) Meghalaya |
| (2) African Plateau | (ii) Confluence |
| (3) Victoria Falls | (iii) Gold and diamond mining |
| (4) Cherrapunji plateau | (iv) Volcanic activity |
| (5) The meeting point of two or more rivers | (v) Zambezi river |
Answer:
| Column A | Column B |
| (1) Deccan plateau | (iv) Volcanic activity |
| (2) African Plateau | (iii) Gold and diamond mining |
| (3) Victoria Falls | (v) Zambezi river |
| (4) Cherrapunji plateau | (i) Meghalaya |
| (5) The meeting point of two or more rivers | (ii) Confluence |
Passage Based Questions
I. Read the following source and answer the following questions:
India is a country of vast geographical expanse. In the north, it is bound by the lofty Himalayas. The Arabian Sea in the west, the Bay of Bengal in the east and the Indian Ocean in the south, wash the shores of the Indian peninsula. India has an area of about 3.28 million sQuestion km. The north-south extent from Ladakh to Kanyakumari is about 3,200 km. And the east-west extent from Arunachal Pradesh to Kuchchh is about 2,900 km. The lofty mountains, the Great Indian Desert, the Northern Plains, the uneven plateau surface and the coasts and islands present a diversity of landforms. There is a great variety in the climate, vegetation, wildlife as well as in the language and culture. In this diversity, we find the unity that is reflected in traditions that bind us as one nation. India has a population of more than 120 crores since the year 2011. It is the second most populous country of the world after China. India is located in the Northern Hemisphere. The Tropic of Cancer (23°30/N) passes almost halfway through the country. From south to north, main land of India extends between 8°4’N and 37°6 N latitudes. From west to east, India extends between 68°7’E and 97°25,E longitudes. If we divide the world into eastern and western hemispheres, which hemisphere would India belong to? Due to great longitudinal extent of about 29°, there could be wide differences in local time of places located at two extreme points of India. As such, the difference between these two points would be of about two hours. As you have learnt earlier, the local time changes by four minutes for every one degree of longitude. The Sun rises about two hours earlier in the east (Arunachal Pradesh) than in the west (Gujarat). You have already read earlier, why the local time of longitude of 82°30’E has been taken as the Indian Standard Time. This meridian or longitude is also termed as the Standard Meridian of India.
Question 1.
India has an area of:
(a) 3.28 million sq.km.
(b) 2.58 million sq.km,
(c) 1.32 million sq.km.
(d) None of these
Answer:
Option (a) is correct.
Explanation:
India spans around 3.28 million sQuestion km. About 3,200 miles stretch from Ladakh to Kanyakumari in a north-south direction. Additionally, Arunachal Pradesh to Kuchchh are almost 2,900 km away in an east-west direction.
Question 2.
Which type of variety of landform is found in India?
(a) Mountain
(b) Desert
(c) Plain and Plateau
(d) All of these
Answer:
Option (d) is correct.
Explanation:
A diversity of landforms can be found in the tall mountains, the Great Indian Desert, the Northern Plains, the uneven surface of plateaus, and the coasts and islands.
Question 3.
India’s vast varieties is/are:
(a) Climate
(b) Vegetation and wildlife
(c) Language and culture
(d) All of the above
Answer:
Option (d) is correct.
Explanation:
The climate, plants, wildlife, language, and culture exhibit significant diversity. We find unity in this diversity which is mirrored in the customs that unite us as a one country.
Question 4.
Which is the second most populous country of the world after China?
(a) Australia
(b) New Zealand
(c) Sri Lanka
(d) India
Answer:
Option (d) is correct.
Explanation:
Since 2011, the population of India has exceeded 120 crore. After China, it has the second- highest population in the world.
Question 5.
Which latitude is passing through India?
(a) Tropic of Cancer
(b) Tropic of Capricorn
(c) Equator
(d) None of these
Answer:
Option (a) is correct.
Explanation:
India is located in the Northern Hemisphere. The Tropic of Cancer (23°30’N) passes almost halfway through the country. From south to north, mainland of India extends between 8°4’N and 37°6’N latitudes. From west to east, India extends between 68°7’E and 97°25’E longitudes.
II. Read the following source and answer the following questions:
There are seven countries that share land boundaries with India. India shares its water borders with Sri Lanka and Maldives. Sri Lanka is separated from India by the Palk Strait. India is a vast country. For administrative purposes, the country is divided into 28 States and 8 Union Territories. Delhi is the national capital. The states have been formed mainly on the basis of languages. India is marked by a diversity of physical features such as mountains, plateaus, plains, coasts and islands. Standing as sentinels in the north are the lofty snow-capped Himalayas. Himalaya means The abode of snow7. The Himalayan mountains are divided into three main parallel ranges. The northernmost is the Great Himalaya or Himadri. The world’s highest peaks are located in this range. Middle Himalaya or Himachal lies to the south of Himadri. Many popular hill stations are situated here. The Shiwalik is the southernmost range. The Northern Indian plains lie to the south of the Himalayas. They are generally level and flat. These are formed by the alluvial deposits laid down by the rivers- the Indus, the Ganga, the Brahmaputra and their tributaries. These river plains provide fertile land for cultivation. That is the reason for a high concentration of population in these plains. In the western part of India lies the Great Indian desert. It is a dry, hot and sandy stretch of land. It has very little vegetation. To the south of northern plains lies the Peninsular plateau. It is triangular in shape. The relief is highly uneven.
This is a region with numerous hill ranges and valleys. Aravali hills, one of the oldest ranges of the world, border it on the north-west side. The Vindhyas and the Satpuras are the important ranges. The rivers Narmada and Tapi flow through these ranges. These are west flowing rivers that drain into the Arabian Sea. The Western Ghats or Sahyadris border the plateau in the west and the Eastern Ghats provide the eastern boundary. While the Western Ghats are almost continuous, the Eastern Ghats are broken and uneven. The plateau is rich in minerals like coal and iron-ore. To the west of the Western Ghats and the east of Eastern Ghats lie the coastal plains. The western coastal plains are very narrow. The eastern coastal plains are much broader. There are a number of east flowing rivers. The rivers Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna and Kaveri drain into the Bay of Bengal. These rivers have formed fertile deltas at their mouth. The Sunderban delta is formed where the Ganga and Brahmaputra flow into the Bay of Bengal. Two groups of islands also form part of India. Lakshadweep Islands are located in the Arabian Sea. These are coral islands located off the coast of Kerala. The Andaman and the Nicobar Islands lie to the southeast of the Indian mainland in the Bay of Bengal. Tsunami is a huge sea wave generated due to an earthquake on the sea floor.
Question 1.
The Himalaya is located in which direction?
(a) East
(b) West
(c) North
(d) South
Answer:
Option (c) is correct.
Explanation:
The Himalayas are located in the north and northeast of India.
Question 2.
Where does the peninsular plateau lie?
(a) In the eastern part of India
(b) In the western part of India
(c) In the northern part of India
(d) In the southern part of India
Answer:
Option (d) is correct.
Explanation:
It is also called as Indian Peninsular plateau, is a flat tableland in the southern part of India.
Question 3.
Where do the rivers Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna and Kaveri drain?
(a) Western Ghats
(b) Lakshadweep
(c) Bay of Bengal
(d) None of these
Answer:
Option (c) is correct.
Explanation:
These are east flowing rivers in India that drain into the Bay of Bengal.
Question 4.
Aravalli hill is located in which state?
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) None of these
Answer:
Option (a) is correct
Explanation:
The Aravalli range is a mountain range that runs through the states of Rajasthan, Haryana and Gujarat.
Self-Assessment :
Question 1.
What is the nickname given to Earth by early astronauts due to its appearance from space?
(a) The Green Planet
(b) The Blue Planet
(c) The Water Planet
(d) The White Planet
Question 2.
Which ocean is bordered by Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Southern Ocean?
(a) Atlantic Ocean
(b) Pacific Ocean
(c) Indian Ocean
(d) Arctic Ocean
Question 3.
Match the following:
| (i) Greenland | (a) Includes fish, dolphins, whales, and deep-sea creatures |
| (ii) The Indian Ocean | (b) Celebrated on June 8 to highlight the ocean’s importance |
| (iii) World Oceans Day | (c) The largest island in the world |
| (iv) Freshwater | (d) Bordered by Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Southern Ocean |
| (v) Marine fauna | (e) Found in glaciers, rivers, lakes, the atmosphere, and underground |
Options:
(a) (i)-(c),(ii)-(d), (iii)-(b), (iv)-(e), (v)-(a)
(b)(i)-(a),(ii)-(d),(iii)-(e),(iv)-(b),(v)-(c)
(c) (i)-(c), (ii)-(d), (iii)-(a), (iv)-(e), (v)-(b)
(d) (i)-(d),(ii)-(c), (iii)-(b), (iv)-(a), (v)-(e)
Question 4.
Which of the following is not one of the five major oceans?
(a) Pacific Ocean
(c) Atlantic Ocean
(c) Arctic Ocean
(d) Mediterranean Ocean
Question 5.
There are two/statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose your answer as per the options given below:
Assertion (A): There are five listed oceans on the map but they are not really separate.
Reason (R): The lines that divide oceans on the map are no more than conventions-the natural world does not follow such boundaries.
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is correct but (R) is wrong.
(d) (A) is wrong but (R) is correct.
Question 6.
How much of the Earth’s surface is covered with water?
Question 7.
What are the largest water bodies on Earth called?
Question 8.
What is the largest body of water on Earth?
Question 9.
Which sea lies to the west of India?
Question 10.
Why is Earth called the ‘blue planet’?
Question 11.
What are the main causes of tsunamis?
Question 12.
How do oceans contribute to the Earth’s water cycle?
Question 13.
What are some sources of ocean pollution?
Question 14.
Discuss the distribution of freshwater on Earth and its importance for life.
Question 15.
Elaborate on the historical significance of oceans for human migration, trade, and cultural development.
Question 16.
Why is it important to protect the oceans, and what are some measures to reduce ocean pollution?