Test 3-Landforms and Life-Class 6-Social Science

Social Science Test

(Total Marks: 25)               

Chapter-3 (Landforms and Life)                             

Class 6

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Instructions:

• All questions are compulsory.
• Answer neatly and to the point.
• Marks are assigned as per question type.

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Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) [1 × 5 = 5 marks]

Choose the correct option:

1. Which of the following is the highest mountain in the world?
a) Mount Kilimanjaro
b) Mount Everest
c) Mount Anamudi
d) Mount Aconcagua

2. What is the main characteristic of a plateau?
a) It has a flat top and steep sides
b) It is always covered in snow
c) It is located below sea level
d) It is a riverbed

3. Which is the largest plateau in the world?
a) Deccan Plateau
b) Tibetan Plateau
c) Patagonian Plateau
d) Chota Nagpur Plateau

4. Which of the following is a primary occupation in plains?
a) Fishing
b) Mining
c) Agriculture
d) Tourism

5. Which of these mountains is located in Africa?
a) Mont Blanc
b) Mount Kilimanjaro
c) Mount Kanchenjunga
d) Mount Everest

Section B: Very Short Answer Questions (1 Mark Each) [1 × 5 = 5 marks]

6. What is a mountain range?

7. Which is the highest peak in India?

8. Name one major plateau found in India.

9. What is terrace farming?

10. Why are plains more populated than mountains?

Section C: Short Answer Questions (2 Marks Each) [2 × 2 = 4 marks]

11. What are the main characteristics of a mountain?

12. Why are plateaus called ‘storehouses of minerals’

Section D: Long Answer Questions (3 Marks Each) [3 × 2 = 6 marks]

13. How do rivers shape the plains and make them fertile?

14. Describe how people adapt to life in mountainous regions.

Section E: Long Answer Question (5 Marks) [5 × 1 = 5 marks]

(Attempt any ONE of the two questions.)

15. Explain the three major types of landforms with examples.
                                                          OR

16. What challenges do people face in mountainous regions, and how do they overcome them?

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