Class 6 Social Science Chapter 3 MCQ Landforms and Life
MCQ Questions for Class 6 Social Science SST Chapter 3 Landforms and Life
1. Choose the correct option in the following questions:
Question 1.
Mountains can be recognised by
(a) A steep slopes
(b) A gentle slopes
(c) Narrow slopes
(d) None of these
Answer:
(a) A steep slopes
Question 2.
Highlands with a lower height, less steep slopes and rounded tops are called
(a) Mountain
(b) Valleys
(c) Hills
(d) Range
Answer:
(c) Hills
Question 3.
Mount Aconcagua is the highest peak of
(a) Mount Blank
(b) Aravalli hills
(c) Andes
(d) None of these
Answer:
(c) Andes
Question 4.
At higher attitudes the trees give way to
(a) grasses
(b) grasses, mosses and lichens
(c) Pines
(d) none of these
Answer:
(b) grasses, mosses and lichens
Question 5.
_________ is the Indian name of the largest river originating in Himalayas.
(a) Son
(b) Ganga
(c) Narmada
(d) Yamuna
Answer:
(b) Ganga
Question 6.
African Plateau is famous for
(a) gold, silver
(b) gold, diamond
(c) silver and brass
(d) all of these
Answer:
(b) gold, diamond
Question 7.
Floodplains are one type of plains formed by
(a) sea
(b) rivers
(c) lake
(d) all of these
Answer:
(b) rivers
Question 8.
Plains also support a variety of _________ and _________.
(a) animals
(b) flora and fauna
(c) plants
(d) all of these
Answer:
(b) flora and fauna
Question 9.
The Himalayas are young mountains with peaks.
(a) sharp
(b) elliptical
(c) spherical
(d) all of these
Answer:
(a) sharp
Question 10.
The Andes Mountains are located in which contihent?
(a) South America
(b) North America
(c) Europe
(d) Australia
Answer:
(a) South America
Question 11.
________ is the tallest in the world, attracts climbers globally.
(a) Mount Kilimanjaro
(b) Mount Everest
(c) Mount Elbrus
(d) Mount McKinley
Answer:
(b) Mount Everest
Question 12.
Which highland, referred to as the ‘Roof of the World,’ influences the climate of Asia?
(a) Deccan Plateau
(b) Patagonian Plateau
(c) Tibetan Plateau
(d) East African Plateau
Answer:
(c) Tibetan Plateau
Question 13.
About 40 crore people of the total population of India llve in the plains of. ________
(a) Nile
(b) Amazon
(c) Ganga
(d) Mississippi
Answer:
(c) Ganga
Question 14.
Which desert is known for its vibrant cultural practices, including folk songs and legends in India?
(a) Sahara Desert
(b) Thar Desert
(c) Gobi Desert
(d) Arabian Desert
Answer:
(b) Thar Desert
Question 15.
Which famous waterfall, located on the Zambezi river, is known for its scenic beauty?
(a) Hundru Falls
(b) Victoria Falls
(c) Jog Falls
(d) Nohkalikai Falls
Answer:
(b) Victoria Falls
Question 16.
Which plateau in India is known for its fertile black soil and volcanic origin?
(a) Chhota Nagpur Plateau
(b) Deccan Plateau
(c) East African Plateau
(d) Patagonian Plateau
Answer:
(b) Deccan Plateau
Question 17.
Mountains are considered sacred in many traditions. Which mountain is considered holy by Hindus and Buddhists?
(a) Himalayas
(b) Andes
(c) Rockies
(d) Mount Kailash
Answer:
(d) Mount Kailash
Question 18.
There are two types of deserts namely, hot and cold. Which of the following is an example of the cold desert?
(a) Sahara Desert
(b) Thar Desert
(c) Gobi Desert
(d) Arabian Desert
Answer:
(c) Gobi Desert
Question 19.
In ancient Tamil Sangam poetry which landform is associated with cattle rearing?
(a) Kurinji
(b) Mullai
(c) Marudam
(d) Neydal
Answer:
(b) Mullai
Question 20.
Which region in India is home to the famous Hundru Falls?
(a) Western Ghats
(b) Cherrapunji Plateau
(c) Chhota Nagpur Plateau
(d) Patagonian Plateau
Answer:
(b) Cherrapunji Plateau
Question 21.
________ are most suitable for large-scale agriculture due to its fertile soil.
(a) Mountains
(b) Plateaus
(c) Plains
(d) Deserts
Answer:
(c) Plains
Question 22.
This elevated landform is often rich in mineral resources and supports mining. Identify the land form.
(a) Mountains
(b) Plateaus
(c) Plains
(d) Deserts
Answer:
(b) Plateaus
Question 23.
Arrange the following mountains according to their heights from smaller to larger.
I. Mount Everest
II. Mount Aconcagua
III. Mount Kilimanjaro
IV. Mont Blanc
Codes
(a) II, I, III, IV
(b) II, III, I, IV
(c) IV, I, II, III
(d) IV, III, II, I
Answer:
(d) IV, III, II, I
Question 24.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
I. South America has the Andes mountains.
II. Africa has Ural mountains.
III. Ural mountain divides Europe and Africa.
Codes
(a) Only I
(b) Both I and II
(c) Only II and III
(d) I, II and III
Answer:
(c) Only II and III
Assertion-Reason Questions :
1. Assertion (A) Mountains with tall and sharp peaks are relatively ‘young’.
Reason (R) These mountains were formed recently in the Earth’s history.
Codes
(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 true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Answer:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
2. Assertion (A) The Deccan Plateau is one of the oldest plateaus in the world.
Reason (R) The Deccan Plateau was formed through volcanic activity millions of years ago.
Codes
(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 true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Answer:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
3. Assertion (A) Mount Kilimanjaro is part of a mountain range.
Reason (R) Mount Kilimanjaro is located in Eastern Africa.
Codes
(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 true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Answer:
(d) A is false, but R is true
Fill in the Blanks :
1. ________ farming is practised on the slopes of mountains by cutting steps into the slope.
Answer:
Terrace
2. The river ________ originates in the Himalayas and is considered the largest river in India.
Answer:
Ganga
3. The ________ are a range of young foid mountains that stretch across the North-Eastern states of India.
Answer:
Purvanchal Hills
4. ________ is the largest delta in the world, formed by the confluence of the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers.
Answer:
Sundarbans
5. The ________ river basin is known for its extensive alluvial deposits and rich agricultural land.
Answer:
Indo-Gangetic
6. ________ are broad, flat valleys formed due to the down-cutting of rivers over millions of years.
Answer:
Plains
7. The ________ plateau is known for its rich deposits of minerals such as iron ore and coal.
Answer:
Chhota Nagpur
True or False :
1. The Aravalli Range is an example of a relatively young mountain range.
Answer:
False
2. Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world, located between Tibet and Nepal.
Answer:
True
3. The Deccan Plateau is rich in mineral deposits, making mining a major activity in the region.
Answer:
True
4. The highest mountain peak in the world is Mount K2.
Answer:
False
5. The Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats are mountain ranges that run parallel to the coasts of india.
Answer:
True
6. Plains are characterised by high elevation and rugged terrain.
Answer:
False
7. The Indo-Gangetic plains are some of the most fertile lands in the world.
Answer:
True
8. The Deccan Plateau is bordered by the Western Ghats on the West and the Eastern Ghats on the East.
Answer:
True
Match the Following :
Question 1.
Match the landfoms with its characteristics.
| List I | List II |
| A. Mountains | 1. Landform with a flat surface that rises above the surrounding land |
| B. Plateaus | 2. Low-lying landform, often fertile and suitable for agriculture |
| C. Plains | 3. Elevated landform with steep slopes and a narrow summit |
Codes
A B C
(a) 3 1 2
(c) 2 1 3
(b) 1 2 3
(d) 3 2 1
Answer:
| List I | List II |
| A. Mountains | 3. Elevated landform with steep slopes and a narrow summit |
| B. Plateaus | 1. Landform with a flat surface that rises above the surrounding land |
| C. Plains | 2. Low-lying landform, often fertile and suitable for agriculture |
Question 2.
Match the landform with its characteristic.
| List I | List II |
| A. Himalayas | 1. Delta region known for its mangrove forests |
| B. Western Ghats | 2. Ancient fold mountains in North-West India |
| C. Indo-Gangetic Plains | 3. Mountain range running parallel to the western coast of India |
| D. Sundarbans | 4. Fertile plain formed by major Indian rivers |
| E. Aravalli Range | 5. Young fold mountains in northern India |
Codes
A B C D E
(a) 5 3 4 1 2
(c) 3 2 4 1 5
(b) 2 1 3 4 5
(d) 4 2 5 1 3
Answer:
| List I | List II |
| A. Himalayas | 5. Young fold mountains in northern India |
| B. Western Ghats | 3. Mountain range running parallel to the western coast of India |
| C. Indo-Gangetic Plains | 4. Fertile plain formed by major Indian rivers |
| D. Sundarbans | 1. Delta region known for its mangrove forests |
| E. Aravalli Range | 2. Ancient fold mountains in North-West India |