CBSE Class 6 Social Science Landforms and Life MCQs Set 01

Question. Which of the following is not a major type of landform?
(a) Mountains
(b) Deserts
(c) Plains
(d) Plateaus

Answer: B

Question. Which river is known for its tributaries like the Yamuna and Ghaghara?
(a) Narmada
(b) Ganga
(c) Godavari
(d) Brahmaputra

Answer: B

Question. Which plateau in India is known for its fertile black soil and volcanic origin?
(a) Chhota Nagpur Plateau
(b) Patagonian Plateau
(c) East African Plateau
(d) Deccan Plateau

Answer: D

Question. Montane forests are commonly found in:
(a) Coastal regions
(b) Mountain slopes
(c) Plains
(d) Deserts

Answer: B

Question. Mountains can be recognised by
(a) Narrow slopes
(b) Gentle slopes
(c) A steep slopes
(d) None of the options

Answer: C

Question. The highest mountain in South America is:
(a) Mount Aconcagua
(b) Mont Blanc
(c) Mount Everest
(d) Mount Kilimanjaro

Answer: A

Question. Floodplains are formed by:
(a) Mountains
(b) Deserts
(c) Plateaus
(d) Rivers

Answer: D

Question. Which famous waterfall, located on the Zambezi River, is known for its scenic beauty?
(a) Victoria Falls
(b) Jog Falls
(c) Hundru Falls
(d) Nohkalikai Falls

Answer: A

Question​​​​​​​. Which of the following is the odd one out?
(a) Sea
(b) Rivers
(c) Lakes
(d) Groundwater

Answer: A

Question. Which plateau is known for its rich deposits of iron, coal, and manganese in India?
(a) Deccan Plateau
(b) Chota Nagpur Plateau
(c) Patagonian Plateau
(d) Tibetan Plateau

Answer: B

Question​​​​​​​. Floodplains are one type of plains formed by __________ originating in mountain ranges.
(a) Rivar
(b) Rivers
(c) Sea
(d) All of the options

Answer: B

Question​​​​​​​. At higher altitudes, the trees give way to
(a) Pines
(b) Grasses
(c) Grasses, mosses and lichens
(d) None of the options

Answer: C

Question. Which of the following mountains is located between Nepal and India?
(a) Mount Everest
(b) Mount Aconcagua
(c) Mount Kanchenjunga
(d) Mont Blanc

Answer: C

Question​​​​​​​. Highlands with a lower height, less steep slopes and rounded tops are called
(a) Mountain
(b) Valleys
(c) Range
(d) Hills

Answer: D

Question​​​​​​​. Floodplains are one type of plains formed by
(a) Lake
(b) All of these
(c) Sea
(d) Rivers

Answer: D

Question. Which river is one of the tributaries of the Ganga and originates from the Vindhya Range?
(a) Yamuna
(b) Ghaghara
(c) Son
(d) Gandak

Answer: C

Question​​​​​​​. Which minerals are found in the Chhota Nagpur Plateau?
(a) Manganese
(b) Coal
(c) Iron
(d) All of the options

Answer: D

Question​​​​​​​. Which desert is known for its vibrant cultural practices, including folk songs and legends in India?
(a) Sahara Desert
(b) Gobi Desert
(c) Arabian Desert
(d) Thar Desert

Answer: D

Question. Which of the following is a young mountain range?
(a) Himalayas
(b) Aravallis
(c) Alps
(d) Rocky Mountains

Answer: A

Question​​​​​​​. The Himalayas are young mountains with peaks.
(a) Elliptical
(b) Sharp
(c) Spherical
(d) All of the options

Answer: B

Question​​​​​​​. The __________ Plateau of central and south India is one of the oldest plateaus in the worl(d)
(a) African Plateau
(b) Deccan plateaus
(c) Tibetan plateaus
(d) Erosional plateaus

Answer: B

Question. The Nohkalikai Falls, one of the highest waterfalls in India, is located in which plateau?
(a) Tibetan Plateau
(b) Deccan Plateau
(c) Cherrapunji Plateau
(d) Chota Nagpur Plateau

Answer: C

Question​​​​​​​. Which region in India is home to the famous Hundru Falls?
(a) Cherrapunji Plateau
(b) Chhota Nagpur Plateau
(c) Western Ghats
(d) Patagonian Plateau

Answer: A

Question​​​​​​​. The Andes Mountains are located in which continent?
(a) Europe
(b) Australia
(c) South America
(d) North America

Answer: C

Question. Which of the following statements is false?
(a) The Deccan Plateau is one of the oldest plateaus in the world.
(b) Plains are ideal for agriculture.
(c) The Himalayas are still growing in height.
(d) Deserts have no flora and fauna.

Answer: D

Question​​​​​​​. Which of the following activities is common in mountainous regions?
(a) Herding
(b) Fishing
(c) Mining
(d) Farming in plains

Answer: A

Question​​​​​​​. This elevated landform is often rich in mineral resources and supports mining. Identify the landform.
(a) Plateaus
(b) Mountains
(c) Deserts
(d) Plains

Answer: A

Question. Floodplains are typically characterized by:
(a) Rugged terrain
(b) Steep slopes
(c) High altitude
(d) Fertile soil

Answer: D

Question​​​​​​​. Which of the following is an example of a cold desert?
(a) Thar Desert
(b) Sahara Desert
(c) Arabian Desert
(d) Gobi Desert

Answer: D

Question​​​​​​​. The snow-capped mountains are found mainly in:
(a) Ganga Plain
(b) Himalayas
(c) Aravalli Range
(d) Deccan Plateau

Answer: B​​​​​​​