Multiple Choice Questions
6 × 1 = 6 marksChoose the correct option for each question.
1. Which is the highest range of the Himalayas?
2. The Northern Plains are formed by the deposits of which rivers?
3. Which type of alluvial soil is older and less fertile?
4. The Western Ghats run parallel to which coast of India?
5. How many major physiographic divisions does India have?
6. The Peninsular Plateau is made of which type of rocks?
Fill in the Blanks
6 × 1 = 6 marksFill in each blank with the correct word or phrase.
1. The highest range of the Himalayas is called .
2. The Northern Plains are the agricultural of India.
3. The Ganga originates from the glacier.
4. is new alluvial soil that is more fertile than Bhangar.
5. The Peninsular Plateau is surrounded by water on sides.
6. India has high mountains, fertile plains, dry , plateaus, coastal areas, and islands.
Short Answer Questions
3 × 2 = 6 marksAnswer in 2–3 sentences each.
1. What are the three ranges of the Himalayas? Name them. [2]
2. Why are the Northern Plains densely populated? Give two reasons. [2]
3. What is the difference between Khadar and Bhangar? [2]
Food Preservation — Question & Answer
3 × 3 = 9 marksAnswer each question in 3–4 sentences.
1. What is food preservation? Why is it important? [3]
2. Describe any three traditional methods of food preservation used in India. [3]
3. How does modern food preservation differ from traditional methods? Give two examples of modern methods. [3]
Long Answer Questions
2 × 3 = 6 marksAnswer in detail with proper points.
1. Why is India called a "mini-continent"? Explain with examples of its diverse landforms and climate. [3]
2. Describe the importance of the Himalayas for India. Mention at least three points. [3]
Case-Based Questions
5 × 1 = 5 marks📖 Read the passage carefully and answer the questions below:
Arjun lives in a village near the banks of the Ganga river in Uttar Pradesh. His family grows wheat and rice on their farm. The soil in his village is very soft and dark-coloured. Every year during the monsoon, the river floods slightly and deposits fresh soil on the fields. His grandfather tells him that this soil is renewed every year and is the reason their crops are so good. Arjun's school teacher told him that this region is part of a vast flat land that stretches from Punjab in the west to Assam in the east, and that it is one of the most densely populated regions in the world.
1. Which physiographic division of India does Arjun's village belong to?
2. What type of soil is found in Arjun's village?
3. The soil that is renewed every year by river floods is called:
4. Why is this region one of the most densely populated in the world?
5. From where does the soil in the Northern Plains originally come?
True or False
2 × 1 = 2 marksState whether each statement is True or False.
1. The Shiwalik is the highest range of the Himalayas.
2. Khadar is new alluvial soil and is more fertile than Bhangar.