CBSE Class 6 Social Science Landforms and Life (Class 6 NCERT New) Quiz 5

1. How did landforms influence social hierarchy in early civilisations?

A Mountain people always became kings B Farmers in fertile plains supported elites through surplus crops C Desert dwellers had the most artisans D Forest regions eliminated all hierarchy

2. Which combination best shows how landforms shaped civilisation growth?

A Mountains → large farms → city expansion B Deserts → abundant water → grid planning C River plains → surplus food → urban development D Rocky cliffs → fast trade → big populations

3. What are the three major categories of landforms mentioned in the text?

A Oceans, rivers, and lakes. B Forests, deserts, and grasslands. C Mountains, plateaus, and plains. D Valleys, hills, and islands.

4. What is the main physical characteristic of a mountain?

A It is flat on top. B It is much higher than the surrounding landscape with a narrow summit and steep slopes. C It has rounded tops and gentle slopes. D It is located only near the sea.

5. How are mountains like the Himalayas described in the text?

A As old mountains rounded by erosion. B As young mountains with tall and sharp peaks. C As isolated mountains. D As dormant volcanoes.

6. What is the name for the type of forest that grows on mountain slopes and has cone-shaped trees?

A Montane forest. B Deciduous forest. C Tropical rainforest. D Conifer forest.

7. According to the text, what is a 'hill'?

A A small, flat area of land. B A highland with lower height, less steep slopes, and rounded tops compared to a mountain. C A highland with steep slopes and a narrow summit. D A very high mountain.

8. What is the significance of snow melting on mountains at lower altitudes?

A It causes landslides. B It feeds the rivers. C It creates new landforms. D It pollutes the water.

9. What is terrace farming?

A Farming on flat lands. B Cultivation practiced by cutting steps into a slope. C Farming in a desert. D Farming in a river valley.

10. What are the 'storehouses of minerals'?

A Plains. B Mountains. C Plateaus. D Valleys.