MCQ on Locating Places on the Earth Class 6
Class 6 Social Science Chapter 1 MCQ Locating Places on the Earth
Multiple Choice Questions :
Question 1.
What is the purpose of a map?
(a) To show the weather.
(b) To reprefent an area and show how to get to different places.
(c) To show the names of countries.
(d) To list historical events.
Answer:
(b) To reprefent an area and show how to get to different places.
Question 2.
What do the four arrows at the top right of a map represent?
(a) Landmarks
(b) Cardinal directions
(c) Symbols
(d) Scale
Answer:
(b) Cardinal directions
Question 3.
Which of the following is a type of map that shows natural features like mountains and rivers?
(a) Political map
(b) Physical map
(c) Thematic map
(d) Road map
Answer:
(b) Physical map
Question 4.
What does the scale on a map represent?
(a) The time zones
(b) The distance on the ground represented by a certain distance on the map
(c) The height of buildings
(d) The latitude and longitude
Answer:
(b) The distance on the ground represented by a certain distance on the map
Question 5.
What is the Prime Meridian also known as?
(a) The Equator
(b) The International Date Line
(c) The Greenwich Meridian
(d) The Tropic of Cancer
Answer:
(c) The Greenwich Meridian
Question 6.
Which one of the following is considered as true model of earth?
(a) Map
(b) Globe
(c) Ball
(d) Apple
Answer:
Option (b) is correct.
Explanation:
It is three-dimensional scale model that accurately represents the Earth’s spherical shape.
Question 7.
Net of latitudes and longitudes is also known as-
(a) Grid
(b) Sketch
(c) Plan
(d) Report
Answer:
Option (a) is correct
Explanation:
Latitudes and longitudes intersects at right angles to form a two-dimensional structure called grid.
Question 8.
__ lies between Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn.
(a) Frigid zone
(b) Tropical zone
(c) Temperate zone
(d) None of these
Answer:
Option (b) is correct
Explanation:
Region between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn is called a tropical zone.
Question 9.
Maps showing distribution of forests are called
(a) Physical maps
(b) Thematic maps
(c) Political maps
(d) None of these
Answer:
Option (b) is correct
Explanation:
Maps that focus on specific information; such as road maps, rainfall maps, maps showing distribution of forests, industries etc., are known as thematic maps.
Question 10.
A compass is used to:
(a) show symbols
(b) find the main direction
(c) measure distance
(d) measure places
Answer:
Option (b) is correct
Explanation:
A compass is a device that helps to determine geographical directions and used for navigation.
Question 11.
A scale is necessary
(a) for a map
(b) for a sketch
(c) for symbols
(d) for a plan
Answer:
Option (a) is correct
Explanation:
A scale is necessary for a map as it shows the ratio between the distance on the map and actual distance on the ground.
Question 12.
Which is not a component of a map?
(a) Direction
(b) Symbol
(c) Scale
(d) Distance
Answer:
Option (c) is correct
Explanation:
Direction, symbol and distance are me components of map.
Question 13.
The _________ zone receives the maximum amount of heat
(a) Torrid
(b) Frigid
(c) Temperate
(d) None of these
Answer:
Option (a) is correct
Explanation:
Torrid zone is situated between Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn, and the area receives direct and vertical sunlight throughout the year.
Question 14.
The total number of longitudes is:
(a) 360
(b) 180
(c) 90
(d) 60
Answer:
Option (a) is correct.
Explanation:
There are 360 longitudes because the Earth is 360° round.
Question 15.
Which is not an intermediate direction?
(a) North-east
(b) West
(c) South-west
(d) North-west
Answer:
Option (b) is correct.
Explanation:
West is cardinal direction opposite to the Earth’s rotation on its axis.
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): A map shows a large area in detail.
Reason (R): Maps are drawn to scale, which helps in representing/arge areas accurately.
Answer:
(c) (A) is correct but (R) is wrong.
Question 2.
Assertion (A): The Equator is the largest circlesiof latitude.
Reason (R): The Equator is halfway between the North Pole and the South Pole.
Answer:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Question 3.
Assertion (A): Longitude helps in measuring time.
Reason (R): Longitude measures distance from the Prime Meridian.
Answer:
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
Question 4.
Assertion (A): A physical map shows countries and their boundaries.
Reason (R): A physical map includes natural features like mountains and rivers.
Answer:
(d) (A) is wrong but (R) is correct.
Question 5.
Assertion (A): The International Date Wine helps in changing the date.
Reason (R): The International Date Line is located at 0° longitude.
Answer:
(c) (A) is correct but (R) is wrong.
II. Questions 1 to 3 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 political maps and the physical maps have no difference.
Reason: The political maps depict the towns and cities on the maps.
Answer:
Option (d) is correct.
Explanation:
The physical maps show the relief features whereas, the political maps show the towns and cities.
Question 2.
Assertion: The standard meridian of India passes through is the 71° longitude.
Reason: The time of India is 5 h. 30 min. ahead of the Greenwich Meridian Time.
Answer:
Option (d) is correct.
Explanation:
The standard meridian of India passes through is the 82°30′ E longitude
Question 3.
Assertion: The Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn are near the poles.
Reason: India lies entirely in the Northern hemisphere.
Answer:
Option (d) is correct.
Explanation:
India is entirely the part of the Northern hemisphere and Tropic of Cancer passes through several states in India.
Fill in the blanks :
1. A, map is a ________ or a drawing of an area.
Answer:
representation
2. The four cardinal directions are North, ________ South, and West.
Answer:
East
3. ________ maps show natural features such as mountains and rivers.
Answer:
Physical
4. The Equator is at ________ degrees latitude.
Answer:
0
5. The Prime Meridian is marked as ________ degrees longitude.
Answer:
0
6. Write the full form of IST _________.
Answer:
Indian Standard Time
7. The zero degree meridian is also known as _________.
Answer:
Prime Meridian
8. The Arctic circle is located in the _________ hemisphere.
Answer:
Northern
9. The distance between the longitudes decreases towards _________.
Answer:
Poles
10. Railway lines, roads, boundaries are examples of _________.
Answer:
Conventional symbols
True or False :
1. The Prime Meridian passes through New York.
Answer:
False
2. A globe is a flat representation of the Earth.
Answer:
False
3. Meridians of longitude are imaginary lines running from the North Pole to the South Pole.
Answer:
True
4. Latitude measures the distance from the Prime Meridian.
Answer:
False
5. A thematic map provides specific kinds of information, like population density.
Answer:
True
6. The time at a place in the East of Greenwich is ahead of that in Greenwich.
Answer:
True
7. The standard longitude for Indian time is the 64° longitude.
Answer:
False
8. More than half of India lies in the Frigid Zone.
Answer:
False
9. The two Temperate Zones maintain a moderate
Answer:
True
10. The Prime Meridian is the 180° longitude.
Answer:
False
11. A sketch is drawn to scale.
Answer:
False
Match the following :
Question 1.
| 1. Latitude | (a) 0° longitude |
| 2. Prime Meridian | (b) Halfway between poles |
| 3. Equator | (c) Measures distance from the Equator |
| 4. Meridians of longitude | (d) Grid lines on a globe |
| 5. Scale | (e) 0° longitude |
Answer:
| 1. Latitude | (c) Measures distance from the Equator |
| 2. Prime Meridian | (a) 0° longitude |
| 3. Equator | (e) 0° longitude |
| 4. Meridians of longitude | (d) Grid lines on a globe |
| 5. Scale | (b) Halfway between poles |
Question 2.
| Column A | Column B |
| (1) Tropic of Cancer | (i) 66 ½°S of the Equator |
| (2) Tropic of Capricorn | (ii) Torrid zone |
| (3) Arctic Circle | (iii) 23 ½°S in the Southern Hemisphere |
| (4) Antarctic Circle | (iv) 23 ½°N in the Northern Hemisphere |
| (5) Equator | (v) 66 ½°N of the Equator |
Answer:
| Column A | Column B |
| (1) Tropic of Cancer | (iv) 23 ½°N in the Northern Hemisphere |
| (2) Tropic of Capricorn | (iii) 23 ½°S in the Southern Hemisphere |
| (3) Arctic Circle | (v) 66 ½°N of the Equator |
| (4) Antarctic Circle | (i) 66 ½°S of the Equator |
| (5) Equator(ii) Torrid zone | (ii) Torrid zone |
Passage Based Questions
I. Read the following source and answer the following questions:
A globe can be useful when we want to study the earth as a whole. But, when we want to study only a part of the earth, as about our country, states, districts, towns and villages, it is of little help. In such a situation we use maps. A map is a representation or a drawing of the earth’s surface or a part of it drawn on a flat surface according to a scale. But it is impossible to flatten a round shape completely. We find that maps are useful to us for various purposes. One map shows a small area and a few facts. Another map may contain as many facts as a big book. When many maps are put together we get an Atlas. Atlas is of various sizes, measurements drawn on different scales. Maps provide more information than a globe. They are of different types. Some of them are described below. Maps showing natural features of the earth such as mountains, plateaus, plains, rivers, oceans, etc., are called physical or relief maps. Maps showing cities, towns and villages, and different countries and states of the world with their boundaries are called political maps. Some maps focus on specific information, such as road maps, rainfall maps, maps showing distribution of forests, industries, etc., are known as thematic maps. Suitable titles are given on the basis of information provided in these maps.
Question 1.
______ is the representation of the earth’s surface drawn on a flat surface according to a scale,
(a) Map
(b) Globe
(c) Plan
(d) Scale
Answer:
Option (a) is correct.
Explanation:
A map is a representation or a drawing of the earth’s surface or a part of it drawn on a flat surface according to a scale.
Question 2.
Atlas is known as:
(a) Globe
(b) Collection of different maps
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of the above
Answer:
Option (b) is correct
Explanation:
When many maps are put together we get an Atlas. Atlases are of various sizes, measurements drawn on different scales.
Question 3.
Which maps show the natural features of the earth such as mountains, plateaus, plains, rivers, oceans, etc.?
(a) Physical maps
(b) Relief maps
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of these
Answer:
Option (c) is correct
Explanation:
Maps showing natural features of the earth such as mountains, plateaus, plains, rivers, oceans, etc., are called physical or relief maps.
Question 4.
What does political map show?
(a) It shows natural features of the earth
(b) It shows cities, towns and villages with boundaries
(c) It shows rainfall, distribution of forests, etc.
(d) None of the above
Answer:
Option (b) is correct.
Explanation:
Maps showing cities, towns and villages, and different countries and states of the world with their boundaries are called political maps.
Question 5.
Maps focusing on specific information, such as road maps, rainfall maps, maps showing distribution of forests, industries, etc., are known as
(a) political map
(b) thematic map
(c) physical map
(d) conventional map
Answer:
Option (b) is correct
Explanation:
Some maps focus on specific information, such as road maps, rainfall maps, maps showing the distributjo of forests, industries etc., arc known as thematic maps. Suitable titles are given on the basis of information provided in these maps.
II. Read the following source and answer the following questions:
Our planet earth is not a sphere. It is sliehtlv flattened at the North and the South Poles and bulges in the middle. Can you imagine how it looks? You may look at a globe carefully in your classroom to get an idea. Globe is a true model (miniature form) of the earth. On the globe, countries, continents and oceans are shown in their correct size. It is difficult to describe the location of a point on a sphere like the earth, a needle is fixed through the globe in a tilted manner, which is called its axis. Two points on the globe through which the needle passes are two poles – North Pole and South Pole. The globe can be moved around this needle from west to east just as the earth moves. But, remember there is a major difference. The real earth has no such needle. It moves around its axis, which is an imaginary line. Another imaginary line running on the globe divides it into two equal parts. This line is known as the Equator. The northern half of the earth is known as the Northern Hemisphere and the southern half is known as the Southern Hemisphere. They are both equal halves. Therefore, the equator is an imaginary circular line and is a very important reference point to locate places on the earth. All parallel circles from the Equator up to the poles are called parallels of latitudes. Latitudes are measured in degrees.
Question 1.
Which among the following are shown on the globe in their true size?
(a) Countries
(b) Continents
(c) Oceans
(d) All of these
Answer:
Option (d) is correct.
Explanation:
Globe is a true model (miniature form) of the earth. On the globe, countries, continents and oceans are shown in their correct size.
Question 2.
A needle fixed through the globe in a tilted manner is called as:
(a) orbit
(b) axis
(c) latitude
(d) longitude
Answer:
Option (b) is correct.
Explanation:
A needle is fixed through the globe in a tilted manner, which is called its axis. Two points on the globe through which the needle passes are two poles – North Pole and South Pole.
Question 3.
An imaginary line that divides globe into two equal parts is known as:
(a) Tropic of Cancer
(b) Arctic Circle
(c) Tropic of Capricorn
(d) Equator
Answer:
Option (d) is correct.
Explanation:
Imaginary line running on the globe dividing it into two equal parts. This line is known as the Equator.
Question 4.
Northern half of the earth is known as:
(a) Northern hemisphere
(b) Southern hemisphere
(c) Equator
(d) None of the above
Answer:
Option (a) is correct.
Explanation:
Imaginary line running on the globe divides it into two equal parts. This line is known as the Equator. The northern half of the earth is known as the Northern Hemisphere.
Question 5.
Latitudes are measured in terms of:
(a) degree
(b) centimetre
(c) centigrate
(d) None of these
Answer:
Option (a) is correct.
Explanation:
All parallel circles from the Equator up to the poles are called parallels of latitudes. Latitudes are measured in degrees.
Self-Assessment :
Question 1.
Which lines on a globe run from pole to pole?
(a) Parallels of latitude
(b) Meridians of longitude
(c) Equators
(d) Tropics
Question 2.
How many degrees is the Earth divided into for latitude?
(a) 180
(b) 360
(c) 90
(d) 24
Question 3.
Which longitude marks the change of a day?
(a) 0° longitude
(b) 90° longitude
(c) 180° longitude
(d) 45° longitude
Question 4.
Match the following.
| (i) International Date Line | (a) 180° latitude |
| (ii) Physical map | (b) Natural features |
| (iii) Political map | (c) Boundaries and cities |
| (iv) Thematic map | (d) Specific information |
| (v) Symbols | (e) Represent features on a map |
Options:
(a) (i)-(a), (ii)-(b), (iii)-(c), (iv)-(d), (v)-(e)
(b) ( i )-( b ),( ii )-( a ),( iii )-(c),( iv )-(d),( v )-( e )
(c) ( i )-( d ),( ii )-( b ),( iiii )-( c ),( iv )-(a),( v )-(e)
(d) ( i )-(e),( ii )-( b ),( iii )-( a ),( iv )-(c),( v )-(d)
Question 5.
There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose your answer as per the options given below:
Assertion (A): Map is a very useful tool.
Reason (R): It represents an area of the Earth whether small or large.
(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.
What does a physical map show?
Question 7.
What book contains a collection of maps?
Question 8.
Name the four cardinal directions.
Question 9.
Where is the Prime Meridian located?
Question 10.
What are the three important components of maps?
Question 11.
How does the scale of a map represent actual distances?
Question 12.
Explain the difference between latitude and longitude.
Question 13.
What is the significance of the International Date Line?
Question 14.
Explain how time zones are determined and their relationship with meridians of longitude.
Question 15.
Discuss the significance of the Ujjain meridian in ancient Indian astronomy and how it compares to the Prime Meridian used today.