Which of the following lies to the south of India?
- AThe Himalayas
- ✓The Indian Ocean
- CThe Deserts
- DThe Ganges
Answer: B.
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8 Q→02Assertion and Reason (1 Mark)
4 Q→03True Or False.[1 Marks Each]
6 Q→04Fill In The Blanks [1 Mark]
9 Q→05VSQ (2 Marks)
12 Q→06SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS(3 Mark)
1 Q→07LONG ANS. QUESTIONS(5 Mark)
3 Q→08Match the Following.
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Geographical Diversity of India questions
One sample from each question group in this chapter. Select any group above to see the full set with answer keys.
Which of the following statement is incorrect about the East Coast?
- AThe East Coast lies between the Eastern Ghats and the Bay of Bengal.
- BIt has wide plains and major river deltas.
- ✓The main rivers are the Narmada and the Tapi
- DImportant waterbodies like the Chilika Lake and the Pulicat Lake present here.
Answer: C.
View full solution →Which natural boundary marks India’s western limit?
- ABay of Bengal
- BHimalayas
- CIndian ocean
- ✓Thar Desert
Answer: D.
View full solution →Which of the following is wrongly paired?
- ANainital- Uttarakhand
- ✓Darjeeling- Odisha
- CShimla- Himachal Pradesh
- DMussoorie- Uttarakhand
Answer: B.
View full solution →The Indian islands scattered across
- AThe Indian Ocean
- BThe Arabian Sea
- CThe Bay of Bengal
- ✓All of these
Answer: D.
View full solution →Assertion (A): The geographical features like the Himalayas and the Thar Desert play a significant role inseparating India from the rest of the continent.
Reason (R): These geographical features are responsible for shaping India’s climate, culture, and history.
Reason (R): These geographical features are responsible for shaping India’s climate, culture, and history.
- ✓Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- BBoth (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.
View full solution →Assertion (A): Himalayas are sometimes called the Water tower of Asia.
Reason (R): The snow on the mountain melts and feeds the major rivers
Reason (R): The snow on the mountain melts and feeds the major rivers
- ✓Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- BBoth (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.
View full solution →Assertion (A): Lakshadweep island is located in the Bay of Bengal.
Reason (R): It is made up of 36 islands made of corals.
Reason (R): It is made up of 36 islands made of corals.
- ABoth (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- BBoth (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: D.
View full solution →Assertion (A): The Thar is a vast arid region.
Reason (R): The region span in the state of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab and Haryana.
Reason (R): The region span in the state of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab and Haryana.
- ABoth (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- ✓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: B.
View full solution →India was the part of Gondwanaland.
The west coastline stretches from Ganga delta to Kanyakumari.
All Lakshadweep islands are inhabited by the people.
Ganga, Brahamputra and Yamuna rivers are named after goddesses.
Rhododendron is a type of sherbat made up of flower.
_______ is a reptile on the verge of extinction.
_______ plants catches small insects in sticky traps and digest them.
East coast lies between the Eastern Ghats and the _______ .
_______ is known as the lower Himalayas.
_______ is the only active volcano in India.
Despite having such different regions (mountains, deserts, plains, coasts), India remains one country. How do you think our geography has helped unite people?
Food preservation techniques differ from place to place across India. They are adapted to local conditions. Do a class project. Gather different methods of preserving food.
Look at the two maps of India, physical as well as political (given on page 8 and page 10 respectively). Identify the place you are at now. Which physical feature of India would you use to describe its location?
Which UNESCO Heritage Site mentioned in this chapter did you find more interesting? Write a short paragraph to describe what about it is interesting.
Why is the southern part of India referred to as a peninsular plateau?
What is the shape of a sand dune? While mountains are made of rock and their shape is fixed, why do you think sand dunes also have a similar shape, even though they are made of sand?
Notice the concentration of lightning in the plains. What could be the reason for this concentration?
How does India’s geographical diversity affect our lives?
What are some key geographical features of India?
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Seven sister waterfalls | (a) Jaisalmer |
| 2. The golden city | (b) Meghalaya |
| 3. West Coast | (c) Mahanadi, Krishna |
| 4. East Coast | (d) Narmada, Tapi |
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Jog Fall | (a) Ladhakh |
| 2. Gaumukh | (b) Karnataka |
| 3. Moonland | (c) Kerala |
| 4. Powerhouse Waterfall | (d) Uttarakhand |
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