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

1. What is a plateau?

A A flat landform near the sea. B A landform that rises up from the surrounding land and has a more or less flat surface. C A high landform with a narrow summit. D A deep valley between two mountains.

2. What are 'plains'?

A Landforms with deep valleys and large hills. B Landforms that have an extensive flat or gently undulating surface, not more than 300 meters above sea level. C Landforms with steep slopes. D Landforms that are rich in mineral deposits.

3. What are floodplains and why are they considered fertile?

A Flat lands that have been flooded and are infertile. B Plains formed by rivers that deposit sediments, making the soil very fertile. C Dry, desert-like regions. D Plateaus with a flat surface.

4. The text mentions that ancient civilizations developed around rivers in fertile plains. What is the most logical reason for this?

A Plains were easier to defend. B Plains had the best climate. C It made agriculture and community life possible. D There were no other places to live.

5. What are the two types of deserts?

A Wet and dry. B Hot and cold. C Green and brown. D Tropical and temperate.

6. What is the name of the highest mountain in South India?

A Mount Everest. B Mount Kilimanjaro. C Mont Blanc. D Mount Anamudi.

7. What is a 'confluence' of rivers?

A The source of a river. B The point where a river meets the sea. C The meeting point of two or more rivers. D The point where a river starts.

8. A traveler is journeying through a region with steep slopes and broad bases. Which type of landform is the traveler most likely observing?

A A plain. B A plateau. C A mountain. D A valley.

9. Which of the following describes a key difference between a mountain and a hill, as described in the text?

A A hill is always smaller than a mountain. B A mountain has a broad base and steep slopes, while a hill has a lower height and rounded tops. C A mountain is always covered in snow, while a hill is not. D A mountain is an isolated landform, while a hill is part of a range.

10. A geographer wants to study a landform that is a source of mineral deposits and also has many waterfalls. Which landform is he most likely to study?

A A mountain range. B A plateau. C A plain. D A coastal region.