CBSE Class 7 Social Science Chapter 01 Geographical Diversity Of India MCQs Set 01

Answer: (A) Their melting snow in summer feeds major rivers that sustain millions of people

Explanation:
The seasonal melt from Himalayan snow feeds rivers like the Ganga, Indus and Brahmaputra, which support drinking, farming and industrial needs for hundreds of millions of people across the region.

Answer: (B) eroded, rocky terrain resembling the lunar surface

Explanation:
Wind and rain have worn down the folded rocks of Ladakh into shapes that look like the surface of the moon, which is how the region earned this nickname.

Answer: (C) Himadri, Himachal, Shivalik

Explanation:
The Himadri, or Greater Himalayas, hold the tallest peaks and stay snow-covered year-round; the Himachal, or Lower Himalayas, come next with a milder climate suited to hill stations; the Shivaliks, the outermost foothills, are the lowest and act as a transition to the plains.

Answer: (B) The collision of the moving Indian landmass with Eurasia, causing the land between them to crumple upward

Explanation:
India was once joined to Gondwana and drifted north until it struck Eurasia around 50 million years ago; the pressure of that collision folded the land upward, much like a carpet wrinkling when pushed, giving rise to the Himalayas.

Answer: (B) the rate at which human hair grows

Explanation:
India continues drifting into Asia at about five centimetres a year, a pace the text likens to being slower than hair growth, and this pushes the mountains up roughly five millimetres annually.

Answer: (B) It combines local stone and wood to retain warmth and withstand mild earthquakes

Explanation:
By mixing locally sourced stone with wood, kath-kuni (or dhajji-dewari) construction keeps interiors warm through harsh winters while also giving the structure some flexibility against mild tremors.

Answer: (B) It is fed by melting Himalayan snow and monsoon rain during that season

Explanation:
Summer brings both snowmelt from the Himalayas and monsoon rainfall into the river system, so rather than drying up like one might expect, the Brahmaputra actually grows larger at that time.

Answer: (B) They act as a barrier that stops the Thar Desert from spreading further east

Explanation:
Positioned between the desert and the fertile plains, the ancient Aravalli range blocks the eastward creep of the Thar Desert, helping protect the more fertile regions beyond it.

Answer: (C) Zinc

Explanation:
Evidence from Zawar indicates that, over eight centuries ago, Indian metallurgists had already developed the delicate technique needed to extract zinc, a first for the world at that time.

Answer: (C) The Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats

Explanation:
The Deccan Plateau, the flat highland area of peninsular India, lies sandwiched between the taller Western Ghats along the west coast and the lower, more broken Eastern Ghats along the east coast.

Answer: (A) The plateau has a gentle eastward tilt

Explanation:
Because the Deccan Plateau slopes slightly toward the east, most of its major rivers naturally drain that way into the Bay of Bengal, while a smaller number, like the Narmada and Tapti, instead flow west into the Arabian Sea.

Answer: (B) The west coast is narrow and shaped by short, swift rivers forming estuaries, while the east coast has wider plains with major deltas

Explanation:
• West coast: short, fast-flowing rivers from the Western Ghats create estuaries and a narrower coastal strip
• East coast: larger rivers like the Godavari and Krishna build broad deltas and wider plains
• This contrast reflects the differing heights and locations of the Western and Eastern Ghats

Answer: (B) Lakshadweep lies in the Arabian Sea and is coral-based, while Andaman and Nicobar lie in the Bay of Bengal and are largely volcanic

Explanation:
Lakshadweep consists of 36 coral islands off the Kerala coast in the Arabian Sea, whereas the Andaman and Nicobar group, situated in the Bay of Bengal, comprises over 500 mostly volcanic islands, including Barren Island, home to India's only active volcano.

Answer: (C) Many freedom fighters were imprisoned there under extremely harsh conditions

Explanation:
The jail has been preserved as a reminder of the severe hardships endured by freedom fighters held there, standing today as a tribute to the sacrifices made for India's independence.

Answer: (B) It blends river, sea and land together and spans both India and Bangladesh, hosting the Royal Bengal Tiger

Explanation:
Formed where the Ganga, Brahmaputra and their tributaries meet the sea, the Sundarbans combines river, ocean and land ecosystems, straddles the India-Bangladesh border, and shelters distinctive wildlife including the Royal Bengal Tiger.

Answer: (A) Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

Explanation:
The chapter names these six countries as India's neighbours that together make up the Indian Subcontinent, since all of them lie within the larger continent of Asia. Afghanistan and China, though mentioned elsewhere for sharing the Himalayan range, are not counted among these six.

Answer: (A) A group of islands

Explanation:
An archipelago simply refers to a cluster or group of islands, which is exactly how Lakshadweep and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are described. The other options describe a lagoon and a delta, both different landforms mentioned elsewhere in the chapter.

Answer: (C) The coastal plains

Explanation:
The five zones listed are the great mountain zone, the plains of the Ganga and Indus, the desert region, the southern peninsula, and the islands.
• Coastal plains are discussed later in the chapter as a separate topic, not as one of these five original zones.
• This makes it the odd one out among the options given.

Answer: (A) its extremely high daytime heat, cold nights, and almost no accessible water

Explanation:
The Thar's harsh combination of scorching days, freezing nights, and scarce water supply makes crossing it difficult for both humans and animals. This is the reason the text gives for its role as a natural barrier, not floods or forest cover, which are not mentioned in connection with the desert.

Answer: (A) Active volcano

Explanation:
Barren Island, part of the Andaman and Nicobar group, occasionally erupts with smoke and lava and is the sole active volcano within Indian territory.

Answer: (A) A sense of pride and affection for India's appearance, linking it to a famous patriotic poem

Explanation:
The anecdote is used less as a scientific fact and more as an emotional opening — Sharma's reply borrows the title of a well-known patriotic poem, expressing fondness for India even when viewed from far above. It sets a tone of appreciation before the chapter moves into describing India's actual landforms.

Answer: (A) A lagoon

Explanation:
The text defines a lagoon as a body of water separated from a larger water body by a natural barrier, and gives Pulicat Lake as an example of this along with Chilika Lake.

Answer: (A) Being recognised as the cleanest village in Asia

Explanation:
Located in the East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, Mawlynnong has earned recognition for its remarkable cleanliness, use of bamboo dustbins, eco-friendly habits, and its famous living root bridges.

Answer: (A) Gaumukh, at the edge of the Gangotri Glacier in Uttarakhand

Explanation:
Gaumukh, meaning 'Cow's Mouth', marks the point where the Gangotri Glacier's edge releases meltwater that becomes the Bhagirathi. This spot is also a sacred pilgrimage and trekking site, unlike the other locations listed, which are unrelated to the river's origin.

Answer: (B) Water is extremely scarce there and must be conserved for essential needs

Explanation:
Because water has to be fetched from far away in the desert, families use sand to scrub utensils clean and save only a little water for a final rinse, which is later reused for things like watering plants.