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Landforms and Life · CBSE STD 6 (CBSE - English Medium). 44 questions.

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MCQ 11 Mark
Skiing, hiking, mountaineering and paragliding are the examples of sports.
  • A
    mountain
  • B
    water
  • C
    desert
  • D
    beach
Answer
A. mountain
Explanation.
The crisp mountain air and scenic beauty attract many tourists. Some tourists also go to the mountains for sports, such as skiing, hiking, mountaineering and paragliding.
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MCQ 21 Mark
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. Montane forest
Explanation.
Mountain slopes are often covered with a type of forest called montane forest.
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MCQ 31 Mark
Rain, snow and hail are the most common forms of .
  • A
    precipitation
  • B
    evaporation
  • C
    condensation
  • D
    transpiration
Answer
A. precipitation
Explanation.
Water from the atmosphere reaching the ground in any form rain, snow and hail are the most common forms of precipitation.
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MCQ 41 Mark
Anamudi in Kerala, also known as __________.
  • A
    Ana Peak
  • B
    Mudi Peak
  • C
    Ani Peak
  • D
    Anai Peak
Answer
D. Anai Peak
Explanation.
Anamudi (in Kerala, also known as Anai Peak’) is the highest mountain in south India.
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MCQ 51 Mark
lies between Tibet (China) and Nepal.
  • A
    Mount Everest
  • B
    Kanchenjunga
  • C
    Anamudi
  • D
    Mount Aconcagua
Answer
A. Mount Everest
Explanation.
Mount Everest lies between Tibet (China and Nepal).
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MCQ 61 Mark
Aravalli Ranges are much older and have been rounded by:
  • A
    Peaks
  • B
    Snow
  • C
    Erosion
  • D
    All of these
Answer
C. Erosion
Explanation.
Aravalli Ranges are much older and have been rounded by erosion.
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MCQ 71 Mark
A plant-like organism that generally clings to rocks, walls or tree.
  • A
    Lichen
  • B
    Moss
  • C
    Cactus
  • D
    Conifers
Answer
A. Lichen
Explanation.
At higher altitudes, the trees give way to grasses, mosses and lichens.
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MCQ 81 Mark
What is the main activity on plateaus rich in minerals?
  • A
    Agriculture
  • B
    Tourism
  • ✓
    Mining
  • D
    Fishing
Answer
Correct option: C.
Mining
C
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MCQ 91 Mark
Why is the Tibetan Plateau referred to as the ‘Roof of the World’?
  • ✓
    Because it is the highest plateau in the world
  • B
    Because it has many high mountains
  • C
    Because it has a lot of snow
  • D
    Because it is very cold
Answer
Correct option: A.
Because it is the highest plateau in the world
A
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MCQ 101 Mark
What is Mount Kilimanjaro?
  • A
    The highest mountain in Europe
  • ✓
    An isolated mountain in eastern Africa
  • C
    The highest peak of the Andes
  • D
    A mountain range in India
Answer
Correct option: B.
An isolated mountain in eastern Africa
B
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MCQ 111 Mark
What is the primary occupation in the Ganga plain?
  • A
    Mining
  • B
    Tourism
  • ✓
    Agriculture
  • D
    Herding
Answer
Correct option: C.
Agriculture
C
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MCQ 121 Mark
What does the term ‘tinais’ refer to in ancient Tamil Sangam poetry?
  • A
    Different types of forests
  • B
    Different classifications of landforms
  • ✓
    Different landscapes associated with specific deities and emotions
  • D
    Different river systems
Answer
Correct option: C.
Different landscapes associated with specific deities and emotions
C
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MCQ 131 Mark
What type of trees are common in montane forests?
  • A
    Deciduous trees
  • ✓
    Conifer trees
  • C
    Tropical trees
  • D
    Mangrove trees
Answer
Correct option: B.
Conifer trees
B
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MCQ 141 Mark
Which plateau is known as the ‘Roof of the World’?
  • A
    Deccan Plateau
  • B
    East African Plateau
  • ✓
    Tibetan Plateau
  • D
    Chhota Nagpur Plateau
Answer
Correct option: C.
Tibetan Plateau
C
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MCQ 151 Mark
What is terrace farming?
  • A
    Farming on flat plains
  • B
    Farming in valleys
  • ✓
    Cultivation on slopes by cutting steps into the slope
  • D
    Farming near rivers
Answer
Correct option: C.
Cultivation on slopes by cutting steps into the slope
C
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MCQ 161 Mark
Which mountain is considered the highest peak of the Himalayan range?
  • A
    Mount Kilimanjaro
  • B
    Mount Aconcagua
  • ✓
    Mount Everest
  • D
    Anamudi
Answer
Correct option: C.
Mount Everest
C
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MCQ 171 Mark
What are the three major landforms mentioned in the passage?
  • A
    Mountains, plateaus, and deserts
  • ✓
    Mountains, plateaus, and plains
  • C
    Hills, valleys, and plains
  • D
    Plateaus, deserts, and valleys
Answer
Correct option: B.
Mountains, plateaus, and plains
B
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MCQ 181 Mark
Assertion (A) Mount Kilimanjaro is part of a mountain range.
Reason (R) Mount Kilimanjaro is located in Eastern Africa.
  • 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
  • ✓
    A is false, but R is true
Answer
Correct option: D.
A is false, but R is true
D
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MCQ 191 Mark
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
  • ✓
    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
Correct option: A.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
A
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MCQ 201 Mark
Assertion (A) Mountains with tall and sharp peaks are relatively ‘young’.
Reason (R) These mountains were formed recently in the Earth’s history.
  • ✓
    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
Correct option: A.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
A
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MCQ 211 Mark
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.
  • A
    Only I
  • B
    Both I and II
  • ✓
    Only II and III
  • D
    I, II and III
Answer
Correct option: C.
Only II and III
C
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MCQ 221 Mark
Arrange the following mountains according to their heights from smaller to larger.
I. Mount Everest
II. Mount Aconcagua
III. Mount Kilimanjaro
IV. Mont Blanc
  • A
    II, I, III, IV
  • B
    II, III, I, IV
  • C
    IV, I, II, III
  • ✓
    IV, III, II, I
Answer
Correct option: D.
IV, III, II, I
D
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MCQ 231 Mark
This elevated landform is often rich in mineral resources and supports mining. Identify the land form.
  • A
    Mountains
  • ✓
    Plateaus
  • C
    Plains
  • D
    Deserts
Answer
Correct option: B.
Plateaus
B
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MCQ 241 Mark
________ are most suitable for large-scale agriculture due to its fertile soil.
  • A
    Mountains
  • B
    Plateaus
  • ✓
    Plains
  • D
    Deserts
Answer
Correct option: C.
Plains
C
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MCQ 251 Mark
Which region in India is home to the famous Hundru Falls?
  • A
    Western Ghats
  • ✓
    Cherrapunji Plateau
  • C
    Chhota Nagpur Plateau
  • D
    Patagonian Plateau
Answer
Correct option: B.
Cherrapunji Plateau
B
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MCQ 261 Mark
In ancient Tamil Sangam poetry which landform is associated with cattle rearing?
  • A
    Kurinji
  • ✓
    Mullai
  • C
    Marudam
  • D
    Neydal
Answer
Correct option: B.
Mullai
B
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MCQ 271 Mark
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
  • ✓
    Gobi Desert
  • D
    Arabian Desert
Answer
Correct option: C.
Gobi Desert
C
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MCQ 281 Mark
Mountains are considered sacred in many traditions. Which mountain is considered holy by Hindus and Buddhists?
  • A
    Himalayas
  • B
    Andes
  • C
    Rockies
  • ✓
    Mount Kailash
Answer
Correct option: D.
Mount Kailash
D
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MCQ 291 Mark
Which plateau in India is known for its fertile black soil and volcanic origin?
  • A
    Chhota Nagpur Plateau
  • ✓
    Deccan Plateau
  • C
    East African Plateau
  • D
    Patagonian Plateau
Answer
Correct option: B.
Deccan Plateau
B
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MCQ 301 Mark
Which famous waterfall, located on the Zambezi river, is known for its scenic beauty?
  • A
    Hundru Falls
  • ✓
    Victoria Falls
  • C
    Jog Falls
  • D
    Nohkalikai Falls
Answer
Correct option: B.
Victoria Falls
B
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MCQ 311 Mark
Which desert is known for its vibrant cultural practices, including folk songs and legends in India?
  • A
    Sahara Desert
  • ✓
    Thar Desert
  • C
    Gobi Desert
  • D
    Arabian Desert
Answer
Correct option: B.
Thar Desert
B
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MCQ 321 Mark
About 40 crore people of the total population of India llve in the plains of. ________
  • A
    Nile
  • B
    Amazon
  • ✓
    Ganga
  • D
    Mississippi
Answer
Correct option: C.
Ganga
C
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MCQ 331 Mark
Which highland, referred to as the ‘Roof of the World,’ influences the climate of Asia?
  • A
    Deccan Plateau
  • B
    Patagonian Plateau
  • ✓
    Tibetan Plateau
  • D
    East African Plateau
Answer
Correct option: C.
Tibetan Plateau
C
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MCQ 341 Mark
_______ is the tallest in the world, attracts climbers globally.
  • A
    Mount Kilimanjaro
  • ✓
    Mount Everest
  • C
    Mount Elbrus
  • D
    Mount McKinley
Answer
Correct option: B.
Mount Everest
B
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MCQ 351 Mark
The Andes Mountains are located in which contihent?
  • ✓
    South America
  • B
    North America
  • C
    Europe
  • D
    Australia
Answer
Correct option: A.
South America
A
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MCQ 361 Mark
The Himalayas are young mountains with peaks.
  • ✓
    sharp
  • B
    elliptical
  • C
    spherical
  • D
    all of these
Answer
Correct option: A.
sharp
A
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MCQ 371 Mark
Plains also support a variety of _________ and _________.
  • A
    animals
  • ✓
    flora and fauna
  • C
    plants
  • D
    all of these
Answer
Correct option: B.
flora and fauna
B
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MCQ 391 Mark
African Plateau is famous for
  • A
    gold, silver
  • ✓
    gold, diamond
  • C
    silver and brass
  • D
    all of these
Answer
Correct option: B.
gold, diamond
B
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MCQ 401 Mark
_________ is the Indian name of the largest river originating in Himalayas.
  • A
    Son
  • ✓
    Ganga
  • C
    Narmada
  • D
    Yamuna
Answer
Correct option: B.
Ganga
B
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MCQ 411 Mark
At higher attitudes the trees give way to
  • A
    grasses
  • ✓
    grasses, mosses and lichens
  • C
    Pines
  • D
    none of these
Answer
Correct option: B.
grasses, mosses and lichens
B
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MCQ 421 Mark
Mount Aconcagua is the highest peak of
  • A
    Mount Blank
  • B
    Aravalli hills
  • ✓
    Andes
  • D
    None of these
Answer
Correct option: C.
Andes
C
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MCQ 431 Mark
Highlands with a lower height, less steep slopes and rounded tops are called
  • A
    Mountain
  • B
    Valleys
  • ✓
    Hills
  • D
    Range
Answer
Correct option: C.
Hills
C
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MCQ 441 Mark
Mountains can be recognised by
  • ✓
    A steep slopes
  • B
    A gentle slopes
  • C
    Narrow slopes
  • D
    None of these
Answer
Correct option: A.
A steep slopes
A
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