CBSE Class 6 Social Science Landforms and Life MCQs Set 04

Question. African Plateau is famous for
(a) Silver and brass
(b) Gold, silver
(c) Gold, diamond
(d) All of the options

Answer: C

Question. Which landform is best suited for human settlement due to its flat surface and fertile soil?
(a) Mountains
(b) Plateaus
(c) Plains
(d) Deserts

Answer: C

Question. Which of the following is a landform?
(a) Glacier
(b) Cloud
(c) Wind
(d) Rain

Answer: A

Question​​​​​​​. Which region in India is known for terrace farming?
(a) Gangetic Plains
(b) Himalayan Region
(c) Thar Desert
(d) Deccan Plateau

Answer: B

Question. A type of forest that grows in mountainous regions is called .
(a) Deciduous forest
(b) Evergreen forest
(c) Montane forest
(d) Mangrove forest

Answer: C

Question. Which of the following best describes a plateau?
(a) A low-lying wetland
(b) A steep, pointed peak
(c) An elevated flat area
(d) A narrow coastal inlet

Answer: C

Question​​​​​​​. The Himalayas are an example of:
(a) Old mountains
(b) Volcanic mountains
(c) Fold mountains
(d) Eroded mountains

Answer: C

Question​​​​​​​. ________ are most suitable for large-scale agriculture due to its fertile soil.
(a) Mountains
(b) Plains
(c) Plateaus
(d) Deserts

Answer: B

Question. Which landform is characterized by very low rainfall and sparse vegetation?
(a) Delta
(b) Desert
(c) Plateau
(d) Fjord

Answer: B

Question. Which plateau is known as the ‘Roof of the World’?
(a) Deccan Plateau
(b) East African Plateau
(c) Tibetan Plateau
(d) Chhota Nagpur Plateau

Answer: C

Question​​​​​​​. Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, is part of which mountain range?
(a) Alps
(b) Andes
(c) Rockies
(d) Himalayas

Answer: D

Question. Which soil type is commonly found on alluvial plains?
(a) Laterite
(b) Sandy desert soil
(c) Alluvial soil (silt)
(d) Glacial till

Answer: C

Question​​​​​​​. Which of the following is a famous waterfall located on the Cherrapunji Plateau?
(a) Hundru Falls
(b) Victoria Falls
(c) Nohkalikai Falls
(d) Jog Falls

Answer: C

Question. What is Mount Kilimanjaro?
(a) The highest mountain in Europe
(b) An isolated mountain in eastern Africa
(c) The highest peak of the Andes
(d) A mountain range in India

Answer: B

Question. What is the primary process that creates mountains?
(a) Erosion by rivers
(b) Tectonic plate movement
(c) Wind deposition
(d) Coral growth

Answer: B

Question​​​​​​​. Lava plateaus are known for their rich soil, which is ideal for:
(a) Mining
(b) Fishing
(c) Agriculture
(d) Tourism

Answer: C

Question. Which of the following is an example of terrace farming?
(a) Plains
(b) Coastal regions
(c) Mountain slopes
(d) Plateaus

Answer: C

Question. What is terracing used for?
(a) Creating deep sea ports
(b) Farming on slopes to prevent erosion
(c) Making sand dunes
(d) Building bridges over rivers

Answer: B

Question. A plant-like organism that generally clings to rocks, walls or tree.
(a) Lichen
(b) Moss
(c) Cactus
(d) Conifers

Answer: A

Question​​​​​​​. The Ganga plains are formed by the deposition of:
(a) Volcanic lava
(b) River sediments
(c) Wind erosion
(d) Glacial ice

Answer: B

Question. What causes a rain-shadow area?
(a) Ocean currents cooling the land
(b) Mountains blocking moisture-bearing winds
(c) Volcanic eruptions blocking sunlight
(d) River flooding the plains

Answer: B

Question​​​​​​​. The Deccan Plateau is famous for which of the following natural resources?
(a) Gold and diamonds
(b) Oil reserves
(c) Coal and iron
(d) Agricultural products

Answer: C

Question. Which mountain is considered the highest peak of the Himalayan range?
(a) Mount Kilimanjaro
(b) Mount Aconcagua
(c) Mount Everest
(d) Anamudi

Answer: C

Question. Which landform is formed mainly by deposition of river-borne sediments at a river’s mouth?
(a) Canyon
(b) Delta
(c) Plateau
(d) Glacier

Answer: B

Question​​​​​​​. Flash floods are caused by:
(a) Erosion
(b) Landslides
(c) Cloudbursts
(d) Volcanic eruptions

Answer: C

Question​​​​​​​. Which is the highest waterfall in India?
(a) Jog Falls
(b) Nohkalikai Falls
(c) Hundru Falls
(d) Victoria Falls

Answer: B

Question. Which Indian mountain range is the highest and youngest?
(a) Aravalli
(b) Himalaya
(c) Western Ghats
(d) Vindhyas

Answer: B

Question. What is the main activity on plateaus rich in minerals?
(a) Agriculture
(b) Tourism
(c) Mining
(d) Fishing

Answer: C

Question​​​​​​​. The Deccan Plateau is located in which part of India?
(a) North India
(b) East India
(c) South India
(d) West India

Answer: C

Question. Which feature is typical of a river’s upper course?
(a) Delta formation
(b) Meanders and oxbow lakes
(c) V-shaped valleys and rapids
(d) Wide floodplains

Answer: C

Question​​​​​​​. Which type of plateaus often have rich black soil?
(a) Volcanic plateaus
(b) African Plateau
(c) Tibetan plateaus
(d) Erosional plateaus

Answer: A

Question. Anamudi in Kerala, also known as _________.
(a) Ana Peak
(b) Mudi Peak
(c) Ani Peak
(d) Anai Peak

Answer: D

Question​​​​​​​. Mountains with permanent snow at their peaks are called:
(a) Old mountains
(b) Glacier mountains
(c) Snow-capped mountains
(d) Eroded mountains

Answer: C

Question. What is the primary occupation in the Gangetic plains?
(a) Tourism
(b) Mining
(c) Agriculture
(d) Fishing

Answer: C

Question. What does the term ‘tinais’ refer to in ancient Tamil Sangam poetry?
(a) Different types of forests
(b) Different classifications of landforms
(c) Different landscapes associated with specific deities and emotions
(d) Different river systems

Answer: C

Question​​​​​​​. Which of the following landforms is commonly used for mining activities?
(a) Plateaus
(b) Plains
(c) Coastal regions
(d) Valleys

Answer: A

Fill in the Blanks.

Question. The __________ mountain air and scenic beauty attract many tourists.
Answer: crisp

Question. A __________ is a natural feature of the Earth's surface.
Answer: landform

Question. __________ is a major economic occupation in plains landform.
Answer: Agriculture

Question. People also used __________ extensively to travel from one place to another.
Answer: rivers

State true or false.

Question. A large part of the world’s population lives in mountain.
Answer: False

Question. The Himalayas are young mountains with rounded tops.
Answer: False

Question. The term ‘tinais’ refers to ancient Tamil Sangam Poetry.
Answer: True

Give One Word Answer.

Question. The first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest. -
Answer: Bachendri Pal

Question. The meeting point of two or more rivers. -
Answer: Confluence

Question. The oldest mountain range in India. -
Answer: Aravallis

Question. The highest waterfall in India. -
Answer: Jog Falls

Question. The longest mountain range in the world. -
Answer: Andes

Answer in words.

Question. Give names of four mountain ranges.
Answer: Himalayas, Andes, Alps, Rockies

Question. Name two sports that is famous in mountainous regions.
Answer: Skiing, mountaineering

Question. Name two hottest and two coldest deserts of the world.
Answer: hottest deserts:- Sahara, Arabian coldest deserts:- Gobi, Antarctic