Class 6 Social Science Chapter 2 MCQ Oceans and Continents
MCQ Questions for Class 6 Social Science SST Chapter 2 Oceans and Continents
1. Choose the correct option in the following questions:
Question 1.
Which of the following is called the ‘blue planet’?
(a) The moon
(b) The earth
(c) Continents
(d) Oceans
Answer:
(b) The earth
Question 2.
The emblem of the Indian Navy motto invokes the deity.
(a) Shiva
(b) Lord Rama
(c) Lord Hanuman
(d) Varuna
Answer:
(d) Varuna
Question 3.
Which of the following hemispheres holds more water?
(a) Eastern Hemisphere
(b) Southern Hemisphere
(c) Northern Hemisphere
(d) Western Hemisphere
Answer:
(b) Southern Hemisphere
Question 4.
Which of the following is the busiest ocean?
(a) Atlantic Ocean
(b) Indian Ocean
(c) Pacific Ocean
(d) Arctic Ocean
Answer:
(a) Atlantic Ocean
Question 5.
Which Of the following is the odd one out?
(a) Rivers
(b) Lakes
(c) Sea
(d) Groundwater
Answer:
(c) Sea
Question 6.
Tsunamis are:
(a) Earthquake
(b) Volcanic eruption
(c) Cyclones
(d) Huge powerful waves
Answer:
(d) Huge powerful waves
Question 7.
How many continents are there in the world?
(a) 8
(b) 10
(c) 7
(d) 6
Answer:
(c) 7
Question 8.
Which of the following continents lies completely in the Northern Hemisphere?
(a) Australia
(b) Europe
(c) South America
(d) Africa
Answer:
(b) Europe
Question 9.
Which of the following is the smallest continent?
(a) Australia
(b) Europe
(c) Antarctica
(d) Africa
Answer:
(a) Australia
Question 10.
Where is 97 % of water found on the Earth?
(a) In seas
(b) Underground
(c) In lakes
(d) In oceans
Answer:
(d) In oceans
Question 11.
Which of the following is the largest ocean?
(a) Pacific Ocean
(b) Atlantic Ocean
(c) Indian Ocean
(d) Antarctica Ocean
Answer:
(a) Pacific Ocean
Question 12.
Arrange the following oceans according to their sizes from larger to smaller.
I. Arctic Ocean
II. Atlantic Ocean
III. Indian Ocean
IV. Pacific Ocean
Codes
(a) I, II, III, IV
(b) II, I, III, IV
(c) IV, II, I, III
(d) IV, II, III, I
Answer:
(d) IV, II, III, I
Question 13.
Arrange the following continents according to their sizes from smaller to larger.
I. Europe
II. Asia
III. Africa
IV. Antarctica
Codes
(a) I, IV, III, I
(b) I, II, III, IV
(c) III, IV, I, II
(d) II, IV, I, III
Answer:
(a) I, IV, III, I
Question 14.
Identify the continent that is being talked about in the following statements.
(i) It is a huge continent that lies completely in the Southern Hemisphere.
(ii) There are no permanent human settlements.
(iii) Two Indian research stations: Maitri and Dakshin Gangotri are located there.
Codes
(a) Europe
(b) Africa
(c) Antarctica
(d) Asia
Answer:
(c) Antarctica
Assertion-Reason Questions :
1. Assertion (A) Oceans cover nearly three-fourths of the Earth’s surface.
Reason (R) The Earth is called the ‘blue planet’ because of its extensive water coverage.
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) Tsunamis can travel thousands of kilometers and cause widespread damage.
Reason (R) Tsunamis are caused by strong earthquakes or volcanic eruptions at the bottom of the ocean.
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) Freshwater makes up a large proportion of the planet’s water resources.
Reason (R) Most of the freshwater is found in glaciers, rivers, lakes, atmosphere and underground.
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
2. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words:
1. Tsunamis are _________ but very _________.
Answer:
rare/destructive
2. The _________ Ocean is the largest of all Oceans.
Answer:
Pacific
3. The approximate proportion of water to land in the Northern Hemisphere is _________ land and 60% water. While in the Southern Hemisphere, it is 20% land and ___________% water.
Answer:
40%, 80%
4. The first scientific base station established by India at Antarctica was called _________.
Answer:
Dakshin Gangotri
5. Oceans are send rain and are an integral part of the Earths _________.
Answer:
Water cycle
6. Almost three-fourths of the Earth’s surface is covered with _______.
Answer:
water
7. The continent Asia lies in the _______ Hemisphere.
Answer:
Northern
8. The shape of the Pacific Ocean is _______.
Answer:
circular
9. Oceans have nourished the cultures of _______ people all over the world.
Answer:
coastal
10. Oceans play a crucial role in regulating the _______ and sustaining life on Earth.
Answer:
climate
3. State whether the statements given below are True or False:
1. Oceans and continents are distributed equally between Northern , and Southern Hemisphere!
Answer:
False
2. Continents do not include all landmass.
Answer:
True
3. Oceans and continents are vital parts of the environment.
Answer:
True
4. More than half of the world’s oxygen is produced by the Ocean’s fauna.
Answer:
False
5. Europe and Russia are regarded as Eurasia by geologists.
Answer:
False
1. The Earth appears mostly blue from outer space because most of its surface is covered with land.
Answer:
False
2. The oceans hold most of the Earth’s freshwater.
Answer:
False
3. There are five oceans on Earth: the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic and Southern (or Antarctic) Oceans.
Answer:
True
4. A tsunami is a powerful wave generally caused by a strong earthquake or volcanic eruption at the bottom of the ocean.
Answer:
True
5. The continents of Europe and Asia are often considered a single continent called Eurasia by geologists.
Answer:
True
4. Match the following Columns A and B
Question 1.
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Maitri | (a) Surrounded by water on all sides |
| 2. Australia | (b) Caused by Earthquake or Volcanic eruption at the bottom of the ocean |
| 3. Islands | (c) Scientific base station |
| 4. Algae | (d) Smallest continent |
| 5. Tsunami | (e) Flora |
Answer:
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Maitri | (c) Scientific base station |
| 2. Australia | (d) Smallest continent |
| 3. Islands | (a) Surrounded by water on all sides |
| 4. Algae | (e) Flora |
| 5. Tsunami | (b) Caused by Earthquake or Volcanic eruption at the bottom of the ocean |
Question 2.
| List I | List II |
| A. Oceans | 1. The plant life is found in the oceans. |
| B. Continents | 2. The large continuous expanse of land on Earth. |
| C. Water cycle | 3.The process by which watercirculates between the Earth’soceans, atmosphere and land. |
| D. Marine flora | 4. Large bodies of saltwater cover most of the Earth’s surface. |
| E. Marine fauna | 5. Animal life is found in the oceans. |
Codes
A B C D E
(a) 4 2 3 1 5
(c) 5 4 3 2 1
(b) 1 2 3 4 5
(d) 2 3 1 5 4
Answer:
| List I | List II |
| A. Oceans | 4. Large bodies of saltwater cover most of the Earth’s surface. |
| B. Continents | 2. The large continuous expanse of land on Earth. |
| C. Water cycle | 3.The process by which watercirculates between the Earth’soceans, atmosphere and land. |
| D. Marine flora | 1. The plant life is found in the oceans. |
| E. Marine fauna | 5. Animal life is found in the oceans. |