Question bank

Chapter-1   Our Motherland
Q-1 One word answer:
(a) Who wrote National Anthem of India?
(b) What is the National river of India?
(c) What does the wheel in National flag called?
(d) Name one Indian state through which Ganga flows.
Q-2 Fill in the blanks:
(a) India is a country located in ___________.
(b) There are ____ Union territories in India.
(c) _______________ is India’s national bird.
(d) _______________ was the first president of India.

(a) India lies in the ________ part of Asia.

(b) India is the _______ largest country of the world.

(c) India is the ________ most populous country of the world.

(d) India is bounded by _____ in the north and by ______in the south.

Q-3

Write short answers :

(a) Where is India situated?

(b) Name the neighbouring countries of India.

(c) What is the geographical size and shape of India?

(d) What are the five physical divisions of India?

Q-4 True or False:
(a) India is second most populous country in the world.
(b) India is located in North Asia.
(c) The name “India” is derived from the river Indus
(d) India is officially known as Republic of India.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:

(i)

(a) India is a country located in ___________.

(ii)

(b) There are ____ Union territories in India.

(iii)

(c) _______________ is India’s national bird.

(iv)

(d) _______________ was the first president of India.

(v)

(a) India lies in the ________ part of Asia.

(vi)

(b) India is the _______ largest country of the world.

(vii)

(c) India is the ________ most populous country of the world.

(viii)

(d) India is bounded by _____ in the north and by ______in the south.

Q-2 True or False:

(i)

(a) India is second most populous country in the world.

(ii)

(b) India is located in North Asia.

(iii)

(c) The name “India” is derived from the river Indus

(iv)

(d) India is officially known as Republic of India.
Q-3 One word answer:

(i)

(a) Who wrote National Anthem of India?

(ii)

(b) What is the National river of India?

(iii)

(c) What does the wheel in National flag called?

(iv)

(d) Name one Indian state through which Ganga flows.
Q-4 

Write short answers :

(i)

(a) Where is India situated?

(ii)

(b) Name the neighbouring countries of India.

(iii)

(c) What is the geographical size and shape of India?

(iv)

(d) What are the five physical divisions of India?

Q-5 How many Union Territories are there in India?

(i)

6

(ii)

11

(iii)

8
Q-6 Which of the following is the national heritage animal of India?

(i)

Tiger

(ii)

Elephant

(iii)

Lion
Q-7 India is located in ______________.

(i)

south asia

(ii)

north asia

(iii)

east asia
Q-8 Which of the following is not a river of India?

(i)

Indus

(ii)

Godavari

(iii)

Ganga
Chapter-2   The Northern Mountains
Q-1 True or False:

(c) A low area between hills and mountains is called glacier.

(a) The outer Himalayas are also famous as Shivalik ranges.
(b) The eastern branches of Himalayas include his like the garo, the Khasi and the jaintia.
(d) Slow moving river of ice is called a valley.
Q-2

Write short answers :

(1) Where are the Himalayas located?

(2) Name the four ranges of the Himalayas.

(3) What is the extent of the Himalayas?

(4) Name the rivers originating from the Himalayas.

Q-3 Fill in the blanks:
(a) Our country is protected by a wide range of the Himalayas in the _____________.
(b) The meaning of Himalayas is ______________.
(c) Crops cultivated on sloping land which has been cut into large steps is called _____________.
(d) The Himalayas influence the ________ of India in a great way.

(a) The Himalayas are _______ in the east and _________ in the west.(broader, narrower)

(b) ____________ was the first Indian woman to have climbed Mt. Everest.

(c) The highest peak of the Himalayas in India is ____________

(d) The southern most Himalayan range is called __________

Q-4 One word answer:
(a) Crops cultivated on sloping land which has been cut into large steps.
(b) A low area of land between hills or mountains
(c) Slow moving river of ice
(d) Give the name great wall mountain
Q-5

Answer the following questions:

(a) Give four advantages of the Himalayas.

(b) How do the Himalayas influence the climate of lndia?

(c) Name four peaks of the Himalayas. Which is the highest mountain peak in India?

(d) Describe the branches of the Himalayas in the eastern part of India.

Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:

(i)

(a) Our country is protected by a wide range of the Himalayas in the _____________.

(ii)

(b) The meaning of Himalayas is ______________.

(iii)

(c) Crops cultivated on sloping land which has been cut into large steps is called _____________.

(iv)

(d) The Himalayas influence the ________ of India in a great way.

(v)

(a) The Himalayas are _______ in the east and _________ in the west.(broader, narrower)

(vi)

(b) ____________ was the first Indian woman to have climbed Mt. Everest.

(vii)

(c) The highest peak of the Himalayas in India is ____________

(viii)

(d) The southern most Himalayan range is called __________

Q-2 True or False:

(i)

(c) A low area between hills and mountains is called glacier.

(ii)

(a) The outer Himalayas are also famous as Shivalik ranges.

(iii)

(b) The eastern branches of Himalayas include his like the garo, the Khasi and the jaintia.

(iv)

(d) Slow moving river of ice is called a valley.
Q-3 One word answer:

(i)

(a) Crops cultivated on sloping land which has been cut into large steps.

(ii)

(b) A low area of land between hills or mountains

(iii)

(c) Slow moving river of ice

(iv)

(d) Give the name great wall mountain
Q-4 

Write short answers :

(i)

(1) Where are the Himalayas located?

(ii)

(2) Name the four ranges of the Himalayas.

(iii)

(3) What is the extent of the Himalayas?

(iv)

(4) Name the rivers originating from the Himalayas.

Q-5 

Answer the following questions:

(i)

(a) Give four advantages of the Himalayas.

(ii)

(b) How do the Himalayas influence the climate of lndia?

(iii)

(c) Name four peaks of the Himalayas. Which is the highest mountain peak in India?

(iv)

(d) Describe the branches of the Himalayas in the eastern part of India.

Q-6 Which of the major river of India rises from the Himalayas?

(i)

ganga

(ii)

yamuna

(iii)

both of these
Q-7 The Karakoram is located towards the ____________ of Himalayas.

(i)

north-east

(ii)

north-west

(iii)

South-east
Q-8 Mount Everest is located in which ranges of Himalayas?

(i)

The Shivalik

(ii)

The Himachal

(iii)

The himadri
Q-9 The rangers are rich in _________ resources.

(i)

coal

(ii)

cotton

(iii)

forest
Chapter-3   The Northern Plains
Q-1 One word answer:
(a) What is Brahmaputra called in Tibet?
(b) Name one major industries set up in the Northern plains.
(c) Name one tributary of Ganga joining from North and left.
(d) Name the rivers the northern plain of India is formed by.
Q-2 True or False:
(a) An area watered by a river its tributaries is called a basin.
(b) The northern plains are also known as satluj plains.
(c) The government had set up the Ganga action plan to clean the river.
(d) The southern plains were the first to have been settled.
Q-3

Answer the following questions:

(a) How do the rivers of the Northern Plains make the land fertile?

(b) Why are the Northern Plains thickly populated?

(c) What is the importance of the Northern Plains?

Q-4 Fill in the blanks:
(a) The _________________ are also known as the Northern plains.
(b) The Northern plains of India are one of the most ______________ plains of the world.
(c) The ______________ enters the northern plains at Haridwar.
(d) Rivers find their way to the ______________.

(a) The Northern Plains lie to the __________ of the Northern Mountains. (north, south)

(b) Punjab and Haryana are the two major states ofthe ______ Basin. (Sutlej, Brahmaputra)

(c) ________glacier is the source of the river Ganga. (Gangotri, Siachen)

(d) Soft and fertile soil deposited by a river is called _______ . (alluvium, sediment)

Q-5

Write short answers :

(a) Name the three principal rivers of the Northern Plains.

(b) Why are the Northern Plains fertile?

(c) What is a delta?

(d) Name the two rivers, which together make the largest delta in the world.

Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:

(i)

(a) The _________________ are also known as the Northern plains.

(ii)

(b) The Northern plains of India are one of the most ______________ plains of the world.

(iii)

(c) The ______________ enters the northern plains at Haridwar.

(iv)

(d) Rivers find their way to the ______________.

(v)

(a) The Northern Plains lie to the __________ of the Northern Mountains. (north, south)

(vi)

(b) Punjab and Haryana are the two major states ofthe ______ Basin. (Sutlej, Brahmaputra)

(vii)

(c) ________glacier is the source of the river Ganga. (Gangotri, Siachen)

(viii)

(d) Soft and fertile soil deposited by a river is called _______ . (alluvium, sediment)

Q-2 True or False:

(i)

(a) An area watered by a river its tributaries is called a basin.

(ii)

(b) The northern plains are also known as satluj plains.

(iii)

(c) The government had set up the Ganga action plan to clean the river.

(iv)

(d) The southern plains were the first to have been settled.
Q-3 One word answer:

(i)

(a) What is Brahmaputra called in Tibet?

(ii)

(b) Name one major industries set up in the Northern plains.

(iii)

(c) Name one tributary of Ganga joining from North and left.

(iv)

(d) Name the rivers the northern plain of India is formed by.
Q-4 

Write short answers :

(i)

(a) Name the three principal rivers of the Northern Plains.

(ii)

(b) Why are the Northern Plains fertile?

(iii)

(c) What is a delta?

(iv)

(d) Name the two rivers, which together make the largest delta in the world.

Q-5 

Answer the following questions:

(i)

(a) How do the rivers of the Northern Plains make the land fertile?

(ii)

(b) Why are the Northern Plains thickly populated?

(iii)

(c) What is the importance of the Northern Plains?

Q-6 The northern plains of India is covered by _____________.

(i)

alluvial soil

(ii)

black soil

(iii)

red soil
Q-7 Indus basin is situated in India in the parts of ____________.

(i)

Jammu and Kashmir

(ii)

Himachal Pradesh

(iii)

both of these
Q-8 Indus basin is situated in India in the parts of ____________.

(i)

Jammu and Kashmir

(ii)

Himachal Pradesh

(iii)

both of these
Q-9 The rivers Sun and ghagra tributaries of the river _____________.

(i)

ganga

(ii)

Indus

(iii)

brahmputra
Q-10 Indus basin is situated in India in the parts of ____________.

(i)

Jammu and Kashmir

(ii)

Himachal Pradesh

(iii)

both of these
Q-11 Brahmaputra in tibet is called _____________.

(i)

dibang

(ii)

tsangpo

(iii)

dihang
Chapter-4   The Western Desert
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:
(a) Due to strong winds, the ______________ keep shifting from one place to another.
(b) ______________ is a form of tie and dye which is a speciality of Rajasthan and Gujarat.
(c) Places where the underground water comes to the surface as springs are called ____________.
(d) The _____________ is the ship of desert.

(a) The Western Desert is called __________ desert. (Sahara, Thar)

(b) This desert lies in the _________ part of Rajasthan. (northern, western)

(c) The western desert is mostly a ______ plain. (rocky, sandy)

(d) The region experiences___________ type of climate. (moderate, extreme)

Q-2 Fill in the blanks:
(a) Due to strong winds, the ______________ keep shifting from one place to another.
(b) ______________ is a form of tie and dye which is a speciality of Rajasthan and Gujarat.
(c) Places where the underground water comes to the surface as springs are called ____________.
(d) The _____________ is the ship of desert.

(a) The Western Desert is called __________ desert. (Sahara, Thar)

(b) This desert lies in the _________ part of Rajasthan. (northern, western)

(c) The western desert is mostly a ______ plain. (rocky, sandy)

(d) The region experiences___________ type of climate. (moderate, extreme)

Q-3

Answer the following questions:

(a) What do you know about the climate of a desert?

(b) How has the face of the desert changed? 

Q-4 True or False:
(a) The north east of the Thar desert is Aravali range.
(b) Thar desert is a salt march known as great Rann of Kutch.
(c) The Thar desert slopes towards the Indus plain and the surface unevenness is mainly due to the sand dunes.
(d) Area in a desert with water and greenery is known as dust storm.
Q-5 One word answer:
(a) What are the sand hills in the desert called?
(b) What is the ship of desert?
(c) What kind of plants we find in the desert?
(d) What kind of temperature does the desert has?
Q-6

Write short answers:

(a) What are the characteristics of a desert?

(b) What is an oasis?

(c) What is the typical vegetation of the desert?

Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:

(i)

(a) Due to strong winds, the ______________ keep shifting from one place to another.

(ii)

(b) ______________ is a form of tie and dye which is a speciality of Rajasthan and Gujarat.

(iii)

(c) Places where the underground water comes to the surface as springs are called ____________.

(iv)

(d) The _____________ is the ship of desert.

(v)

(a) The Western Desert is called __________ desert. (Sahara, Thar)

(vi)

(b) This desert lies in the _________ part of Rajasthan. (northern, western)

(vii)

(c) The western desert is mostly a ______ plain. (rocky, sandy)

(viii)

(d) The region experiences___________ type of climate. (moderate, extreme)

Q-2 True or False:

(i)

(a) The north east of the Thar desert is Aravali range.

(ii)

(b) Thar desert is a salt march known as great Rann of Kutch.

(iii)

(c) The Thar desert slopes towards the Indus plain and the surface unevenness is mainly due to the sand dunes.

(iv)

(d) Area in a desert with water and greenery is known as dust storm.
Q-3 One word answer:

(i)

(a) What are the sand hills in the desert called?

(ii)

(b) What is the ship of desert?

(iii)

(c) What kind of plants we find in the desert?

(iv)

(d) What kind of temperature does the desert has?
Q-4 

Write short answers:

(i)

(a) What are the characteristics of a desert?

(ii)

(b) What is an oasis?

(iii)

(c) What is the typical vegetation of the desert?

Q-5 

Answer the following questions:

(i)

(a) What do you know about the climate of a desert?

(ii)

(b) How has the face of the desert changed? 

Q-6 The climate in the desert is ____________.

(i)

extreme

(ii)

moderate

(iii)

tropical
Q-7 An area in a desert with water and Greenery:

(i)

Oases

(ii)

Sand storms

(iii)

Sand dunes
Q-8 The desert has many hills of sand called ____________.

(i)

Sand sable

(ii)

valley

(iii)

sand dunes
Q-9 The great Indian desert covers a large part of ____________.

(i)

Haryana

(ii)

Uttar Pradesh

(iii)

Rajasthan
Chapter-5   The Plateaus
Q-1 True or False:
(a) The southern plateau region extend from the river krishna to the far South.
(b) The Deccan plateau is famous for mining.
(c) Lava rock is also called tableland.
(d) The peninsular Plateau is divided into 3 units.
Q-2

Answer the following questions:

(a) Describe the extent and shape of the Peninsular Plateau of lndia.

(b) Describe the Deccan Plateau.

Q-3

Fill up the blanks with the suitable words given in the brackets:
(a) Plateau is also called ____________.
(c) The North Western plateau is also known as the _______________.
(d) North eastern plateau is also known as as _______________________.
(b) The peninsular plateau may be divided into___ units.

(a) The ............................ form the southern boundary of the Malwa Plateau.

(b) The .............. Plateau is very rich in minerals. (Deccan/ Chota Nagpur)

(c) The .............. Plateau has black soils. (Malwa/Deccan)

(d) The .............. Gap lies between the Nilgiri hills and the Cardamom hills. (Palghat/ Bhor ghat)

Q-4 One word answer:
(a) The eastern ghats from the eastern boundary of which region?
(b) What is the chief crop of Deccan plateau?
(c) Which is the largest physiographic division of India?
(d) What is a flat land raised above the surrounding land called?
Q-5

Write short answers :

(a) Name the four major parts of the plateau region.

(b) Which minerals are found in the Chota Nagpur Plateau?

(c) Name the major rivers of the Peninsular Plateau.

Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 True or False:

(i)

(a) The southern plateau region extend from the river krishna to the far South.

(ii)

(b) The Deccan plateau is famous for mining.

(iii)

(c) Lava rock is also called tableland.

(iv)

(d) The peninsular Plateau is divided into 3 units.
Q-2 One word answer:

(i)

(a) The eastern ghats from the eastern boundary of which region?

(ii)

(b) What is the chief crop of Deccan plateau?

(iii)

(c) Which is the largest physiographic division of India?

(iv)

(d) What is a flat land raised above the surrounding land called?
Q-3 

Fill up the blanks with the suitable words given in the brackets:

(i)

(a) Plateau is also called ____________.

(ii)

(c) The North Western plateau is also known as the _______________.

(iii)

(d) North eastern plateau is also known as as _______________________.

(iv)

(b) The peninsular plateau may be divided into___ units.

(v)

(a) The ............................ form the southern boundary of the Malwa Plateau.

(vi)

(b) The .............. Plateau is very rich in minerals. (Deccan/ Chota Nagpur)

(vii)

(c) The .............. Plateau has black soils. (Malwa/Deccan)

(viii)

(d) The .............. Gap lies between the Nilgiri hills and the Cardamom hills. (Palghat/ Bhor ghat)

Q-4 

Write short answers :

(i)

(a) Name the four major parts of the plateau region.

(ii)

(b) Which minerals are found in the Chota Nagpur Plateau?

(iii)

(c) Name the major rivers of the Peninsular Plateau.

Q-5 

Answer the following questions:

(i)

(a) Describe the extent and shape of the Peninsular Plateau of lndia.

(ii)

(b) Describe the Deccan Plateau.

Q-6 Chota Nagpur plateau is the name of the ____________.

(i)

southern plateau

(ii)

north eastern plateau

(iii)

deccan plateau
Q-7 The north-eastern plateau extends into __________.

(i)

Jharkhand

(ii)

Odisha

(iii)

both of these
Q-8 The malwa plateau is spread across _________________.

(i)

Rajasthan

(ii)

Arunachal Pradesh

(iii)

Uttar Pradesh
Q-9 The black soil is good for the cultivation of _____________.

(i)

cotton

(ii)

bamboo

(iii)

paper
Chapter-6   The Coastal Plains and the Islands
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:
(a) The narrow stretches of the plains running along the coasts of India are called ________________.
(b) The plain running along the coast of Arabian sea is called the _______________ coastal plain.
(c) The plain stretching along the bay of Bengal is called _____________- coastal plain.
(d) Area of sea water that is separated from the sea is called _____________.

(a) The coastline oflndia is _______ long. (7500 km /5500 km)

(b) __________ is a port located on the Northern Circars Coast. (Paradeep/ Chennai)

(c) ___________ is the point where the Eastern and the Western Coastal Plains meet each other. (Kanyakumari I Gulf of Kham bat)

(d) Lakshadweep Islands are situated in ________ (The Indian Ocean !I'he Arabian Sea)

Q-2

Write short answers :

(a) What is the extent of the Indian coastline?

(b) Name the two rivers which make deltas and two rivers which make estuaries.

Q-3 Fill in the blanks:
(a) The narrow stretches of the plains running along the coasts of India are called ________________.
(b) The plain running along the coast of Arabian sea is called the _______________ coastal plain.
(c) The plain stretching along the bay of Bengal is called _____________- coastal plain.
(d) Area of sea water that is separated from the sea is called _____________.

(a) The coastline oflndia is _______ long. (7500 km /5500 km)

(b) __________ is a port located on the Northern Circars Coast. (Paradeep/ Chennai)

(c) ___________ is the point where the Eastern and the Western Coastal Plains meet each other. (Kanyakumari I Gulf of Kham bat)

(d) Lakshadweep Islands are situated in ________ (The Indian Ocean !I'he Arabian Sea)

Q-4

Write short answers :

(a) What is the extent of the Indian coastline?

(b) Name the two rivers which make deltas and two rivers which make estuaries.

Q-5 True or False:
(a) The coastline of India is 7500 km long.
(b) Western coastal plains are broader and densely populated.
(c) The eastern coastal plains are narrower and less populated.
(d) A town or city by the sea where ships arrive and leave is called port.

(a) The Konkan Coast is full ofbackwaters.

(b) The Northern Circars is the southern part of the Eastern Coastal Plain.

(c) The Indira Point is in the Andaman Islands. 

(d) Lagoons are also called backwaters.

(e) Malabar is situated on the Western Coastal Plain

Q-6 One word answer:

(d) What is a piece of land surrounded by water on all the sides called?

(a) What is the width of Konkan coast?
(b) In which state lagoons and backwaters are excellent waterways?
(c) Godavari and krishna deltas are located in which state?
Q-7

Write long answers:

(a) How does the Eastern Coastal Plain differ from the Western Coastal Plain?

(b) How are the Andaman and Nicobar Islands different from the Lakshadweep Islands?

Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:

(i)

(a) The narrow stretches of the plains running along the coasts of India are called ________________.

(ii)

(b) The plain running along the coast of Arabian sea is called the _______________ coastal plain.

(iii)

(c) The plain stretching along the bay of Bengal is called _____________- coastal plain.

(iv)

(d) Area of sea water that is separated from the sea is called _____________.

(v)

(a) The coastline oflndia is _______ long. (7500 km /5500 km)

(vi)

(b) __________ is a port located on the Northern Circars Coast. (Paradeep/ Chennai)

(vii)

(c) ___________ is the point where the Eastern and the Western Coastal Plains meet each other. (Kanyakumari I Gulf of Kham bat)

(viii)

(d) Lakshadweep Islands are situated in ________ (The Indian Ocean !I'he Arabian Sea)

Q-2 True or False:

(i)

(a) The coastline of India is 7500 km long.

(ii)

(b) Western coastal plains are broader and densely populated.

(iii)

(c) The eastern coastal plains are narrower and less populated.

(iv)

(d) A town or city by the sea where ships arrive and leave is called port.

(v)

(a) The Konkan Coast is full ofbackwaters.

(vi)

(b) The Northern Circars is the southern part of the Eastern Coastal Plain.

(vii)

(c) The Indira Point is in the Andaman Islands. 

(viii)

(d) Lagoons are also called backwaters.

(ix)

(e) Malabar is situated on the Western Coastal Plain

Q-3 One word answer:

(i)

(d) What is a piece of land surrounded by water on all the sides called?

(ii)

(a) What is the width of Konkan coast?

(iii)

(b) In which state lagoons and backwaters are excellent waterways?

(iv)

(c) Godavari and krishna deltas are located in which state?
Q-4 

Write short answers :

(i)

(a) What is the extent of the Indian coastline?

(ii)

(b) Name the two rivers which make deltas and two rivers which make estuaries.

Q-5 

Write long answers:

(i)

(a) How does the Eastern Coastal Plain differ from the Western Coastal Plain?

(ii)

(b) How are the Andaman and Nicobar Islands different from the Lakshadweep Islands?

Q-6 How many islands are there in Andaman group?

(i)

572

(ii)

545

(iii)

575
Q-7 India has coastline of about __________ km.

(i)

7500

(ii)

6000

(iii)

3500
Q-8 Which of the following is the southern most point of India?

(i)

Kanyakumari

(ii)

Kashmir

(iii)

Ladakh
Q-9 How many groups of islands are there in Nicobar group?

(i)

23

(ii)

20

(iii)

22
Q-10 Which of the following is the southern most point of India?

(i)

Kanyakumari

(ii)

Kashmir

(iii)

Ladakh
Chapter-7   The Climate of India
Q-1

Answer the following questions:

(a) Why does our country have different climates? Name the three main seasons in India.

(b) When does India receive most of the rainfall? Which month receives the maximum rainfall in India?

Q-2 One word answer:
(a) What are the months of summer season?
(b) What are the months of winter season?
(c) People use jackets in which season?
(d) What can heavy rainfalls cause?
Q-3 True or False:
(a) Change in weather which stays for a few months is called monsoon.
(b) Too little rainfalls can cause floods.
(c) Condition of air surrounding us is called weather.
(d) There are 3 main seasons in India.
Q-4

Write short answers :

(a) Which place in India receives the highest rainfall?

(b) Which parts of India receive rain in winter?

(c) Which parts of India receive minimum rainfall?

Q-5 Fill in the blanks:
(a) _____________ in Meghalaya receives the Highest rainfall in the world.
(b) In India, the year is divided into _______________ main seasons.
(c) _____________ season lasts from April-June.
(d) Rainy season in India is called ______________.

(a) Dust storms are common in _________ season. (winter / summer)

(b) Droughts are caused due to ___________ of rain. (scarcity / abundance)

(c) ___________ blows in the winter season. (Loo/ Cold wave)

(d) The nights are _________ and the days are _________ in winter. (shorter / longer)

(e) The rainy season starts in India in the month of_________. (July / June)

Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 

Answer the following questions:

(i)

(a) Why does our country have different climates? Name the three main seasons in India.

(ii)

(b) When does India receive most of the rainfall? Which month receives the maximum rainfall in India?

Q-2 Fill in the blanks:

(i)

(a) _____________ in Meghalaya receives the Highest rainfall in the world.

(ii)

(b) In India, the year is divided into _______________ main seasons.

(iii)

(c) _____________ season lasts from April-June.

(iv)

(d) Rainy season in India is called ______________.

(v)

(a) Dust storms are common in _________ season. (winter / summer)

(vi)

(b) Droughts are caused due to ___________ of rain. (scarcity / abundance)

(vii)

(c) ___________ blows in the winter season. (Loo/ Cold wave)

(viii)

(d) The nights are _________ and the days are _________ in winter. (shorter / longer)

(ix)

(e) The rainy season starts in India in the month of_________. (July / June)

Q-3 True or False:

(i)

(a) Change in weather which stays for a few months is called monsoon.

(ii)

(b) Too little rainfalls can cause floods.

(iii)

(c) Condition of air surrounding us is called weather.

(iv)

(d) There are 3 main seasons in India.
Q-4 One word answer:

(i)

(a) What are the months of summer season?

(ii)

(b) What are the months of winter season?

(iii)

(c) People use jackets in which season?

(iv)

(d) What can heavy rainfalls cause?
Q-5 

Write short answers :

(i)

(a) Which place in India receives the highest rainfall?

(ii)

(b) Which parts of India receive rain in winter?

(iii)

(c) Which parts of India receive minimum rainfall?

Q-6 Which season starts in the month of February and ends in mid April?

(i)

Spring

(ii)

Summer

(iii)

Autumn
Q-7 Winter season lasts from December to early _______.

(i)

June

(ii)

July

(iii)

March
Q-8 Winter season lasts from December to early _______.

(i)

June

(ii)

July

(iii)

March
Q-9 Which months are the autumn months?

(i)

October-November

(ii)

June-July

(iii)

August-September
Q-10 Very little rains can bring __________.

(i)

flood

(ii)

drought

(iii)

earthquake
Chapter-8   Types of Soils
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:
(b) The removal of minerals frim the soil due to the passing of water through it is called _______________.
(c) _____________ soil is acidic in content which makes it sour.
(d) _____________ soil is alkaline in nature and usually poor in nutrients.
(a) ______________ is the waste matter if animals that is mixed with soil to help plants grow.

(a) ___________ are inexhaustible resources. (Sunshine and water/Water and forests)

(b) ___________ does not retain much water and dries up quickly. (Sandy soil/Clayey soil)

(c) The Northern Plains have mostly_________ soils. (alluvial/laterite)

(d) Black soils are formed from _________ rocks. (lava /hilly)

Q-2 Fill in the blanks:
(b) The removal of minerals frim the soil due to the passing of water through it is called _______________.
(c) _____________ soil is acidic in content which makes it sour.
(d) _____________ soil is alkaline in nature and usually poor in nutrients.
(a) ______________ is the waste matter if animals that is mixed with soil to help plants grow.

(a) ___________ are inexhaustible resources. (Sunshine and water/Water and forests)

(b) ___________ does not retain much water and dries up quickly. (Sandy soil/Clayey soil)

(c) The Northern Plains have mostly_________ soils. (alluvial/laterite)

(d) Black soils are formed from _________ rocks. (lava /hilly)

Q-3 One word answer:
(a) Name a place where we can find peaty soils.
(b) Name one place where we can find red soil.
(c) What is the process of removal of minerals from the soil due to the passing of the water through it is called?
(d) Indian council of agricultural Research has divided Indian soils into how many major groups?
Q-4

Write short answers :

(a) What is soil? How is it formed?

(b) Name the major types of soils in India.

Q-5

Answer the following questions:

(a) What is soil erosion? How is it caused?

(b) Describe the different methods of soil conservation. 

Q-6 True or False:
(a) Sandy soil is light and dry in nature.
(b) Loamy soil is also called late soil.
(c) Sandy soil is acidic in content.
(d) Alluvial soil is mainly found in Punjab and Haryana.

(a) Desert soils are mostly made of clay.

(b) Rice grows well on laterite soil.

(c) Felling of trees is not linked with soil erosion.

(d) Alluvial soils are ideal for growing food grains.

(e) Laterite soil is easily leached.

(f) Fruit crops grow well on alluvial soils.

Q-7 One word answer:
(a) Name a place where we can find peaty soils.
(b) Name one place where we can find red soil.
(c) What is the process of removal of minerals from the soil due to the passing of the water through it is called?
(d) Indian council of agricultural Research has divided Indian soils into how many major groups?
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 

Write short answers :

(i)

(a) What is soil? How is it formed?

(ii)

(b) Name the major types of soils in India.

Q-2 

Answer the following questions:

(i)

(a) What is soil erosion? How is it caused?

(ii)

(b) Describe the different methods of soil conservation. 

Q-3 Fill in the blanks:

(i)

(b) The removal of minerals frim the soil due to the passing of water through it is called _______________.

(ii)

(c) _____________ soil is acidic in content which makes it sour.

(iii)

(d) _____________ soil is alkaline in nature and usually poor in nutrients.

(iv)

(a) ______________ is the waste matter if animals that is mixed with soil to help plants grow.

(v)

(a) ___________ are inexhaustible resources. (Sunshine and water/Water and forests)

(vi)

(b) ___________ does not retain much water and dries up quickly. (Sandy soil/Clayey soil)

(vii)

(c) The Northern Plains have mostly_________ soils. (alluvial/laterite)

(viii)

(d) Black soils are formed from _________ rocks. (lava /hilly)

Q-4 True or False:

(i)

(a) Sandy soil is light and dry in nature.

(ii)

(b) Loamy soil is also called late soil.

(iii)

(c) Sandy soil is acidic in content.

(iv)

(d) Alluvial soil is mainly found in Punjab and Haryana.

(v)

(a) Desert soils are mostly made of clay.

(vi)

(b) Rice grows well on laterite soil.

(vii)

(c) Felling of trees is not linked with soil erosion.

(viii)

(d) Alluvial soils are ideal for growing food grains.

(ix)

(e) Laterite soil is easily leached.

(x)

(f) Fruit crops grow well on alluvial soils.

Q-5 One word answer:

(i)

(a) Name a place where we can find peaty soils.

(ii)

(b) Name one place where we can find red soil.

(iii)

(c) What is the process of removal of minerals from the soil due to the passing of the water through it is called?

(iv)

(d) Indian council of agricultural Research has divided Indian soils into how many major groups?
Q-6 ________ is a thin layer of material on the Earth's surface in which plants have their roots.

(i)

Water

(ii)

Rain

(iii)

Soil
Q-7 _________ soil is light and dry in nature.

(i)

Sandy

(ii)

Clayey

(iii)

Silty
Q-8 _________ soil is considered to be one of the most fertile soils.

(i)

Sandy

(ii)

Silty

(iii)

Clayey
Q-9 _________ soil is light and dry in nature.

(i)

Sandy

(ii)

Clayey

(iii)

Silty
Q-10 ______ soil is also called 'late' soil.

(i)

Sandy

(ii)

Silty

(iii)

Clayey
Chapter-9   Our Forests and Wildlife
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:
(a) An area with the high density of trees grown under natural conditions is called ________________________.
(b) Forests are the _______ of plants.
(c) The actual forest cover of India _____________ of the geographical area.
(d) ______________ are mainly found on the slopes of the Western Ghats and the North eastern regions of Arunachal Pradesh.
Q-2 One word answer:
(a) Which state has got largest forest in the country?
(b) Which forests are mainly found in the coast of Orissa and Sundarbans in West Bengal?
(c) In which forest the trees are hard wood type?
(d) What is the scenic or historically important area of the country site protected by the government is called?
Q-3 True or False:
(a) The World wildlife fund, India, help save wildlife through the social forestry programs which encourage people to plant trees in villages and town.
(b) The death of all the members of a species is called endangered.
(c) Cutting down trees is called deforestation.
(d) The government earns revenue from forests through toursim.
Q-4

Match the two columns:
Q-5

Answer the following questions:

(a) What is natural vegetation?

(b) Write down four important uses of forests.

(c) How many types of forests are there in India? Name them.

(d) What is Vanamahotsava? When is it celebrated?

Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:

(i)

(a) An area with the high density of trees grown under natural conditions is called ________________________.

(ii)

(b) Forests are the _______ of plants.

(iii)

(c) The actual forest cover of India _____________ of the geographical area.

(iv)

(d) ______________ are mainly found on the slopes of the Western Ghats and the North eastern regions of Arunachal Pradesh.
Q-2 True or False:

(i)

(a) The World wildlife fund, India, help save wildlife through the social forestry programs which encourage people to plant trees in villages and town.

(ii)

(b) The death of all the members of a species is called endangered.

(iii)

(c) Cutting down trees is called deforestation.

(iv)

(d) The government earns revenue from forests through toursim.
Q-3 One word answer:

(i)

(a) Which state has got largest forest in the country?

(ii)

(b) Which forests are mainly found in the coast of Orissa and Sundarbans in West Bengal?

(iii)

(c) In which forest the trees are hard wood type?

(iv)

(d) What is the scenic or historically important area of the country site protected by the government is called?
Q-4 

Match the two columns:

(i)

Q-5 

Answer the following questions:

(i)

(a) What is natural vegetation?

(ii)

(b) Write down four important uses of forests.

(iii)

(c) How many types of forests are there in India? Name them.

(iv)

(d) What is Vanamahotsava? When is it celebrated?

Q-6 A _______ is an area with a high density of trees grown under natural conditions.

(i)

park

(ii)

garden

(iii)

forest
Q-7 The heavy rains and high temperatures encourage the _________ of trees.

(i)

growth

(ii)

branches

(iii)

leaves
Q-8 Forests are the ______ of our planet.

(i)

kidneys

(ii)

lungs

(iii)

hands
Q-9 The actual forest cover of India is __________ of the geographical area.

(i)

19.27%

(ii)

20.27%

(iii)

21.27%
Chapter-10   Our Water Resources
Q-1 One word answer:
(a) The Nagarjuna Sagar dam was built on which river?
(b) The sardar sarovar project was built on on which river?
(c) The Narmada dam project was built for which state?
(d) The Farakka barrage was built on which river?
Q-2 True or False:

(c) The Damodar valley project was built in Ganga.

(a) Safe drinking water supply is another area where the government needs to undertake some special initiatives as ground water is not an everlasting water resource.
(b) The Krishna Raja Sagar dam was built on Narmada river.
(d) Environmentalists protest against the construction of big dams because large forested areas are submerged and local people are displaced.
Q-3 Fill in the blanks:
(a) ___________ is one of the major source of irrigation in india.
(b) ________________ means shortage of water.
(c) The earth is the only planet in the solar system where water exists in the ___________ form.
(d) ______________ water is the water in a river, lake or freshwater wetland.
Q-4

Match the two columns:
Q-5

Answer the following questions:

(a) Why is water necessary for life?

(b) Why is irrigation needed in many parts oflndia?

(c) Give five examples of multi-purpose river valley projects.

(d) Why did the environmentalists protest against the construction of the Narmada Dam and the Tehri Dam?

(e) How is water useful in our daily life?

(f) Name the water resources of lndia.

Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:

(i)

(a) ___________ is one of the major source of irrigation in india.

(ii)

(b) ________________ means shortage of water.

(iii)

(c) The earth is the only planet in the solar system where water exists in the ___________ form.

(iv)

(d) ______________ water is the water in a river, lake or freshwater wetland.
Q-2 True or False:

(i)

(c) The Damodar valley project was built in Ganga.

(ii)

(a) Safe drinking water supply is another area where the government needs to undertake some special initiatives as ground water is not an everlasting water resource.

(iii)

(b) The Krishna Raja Sagar dam was built on Narmada river.

(iv)

(d) Environmentalists protest against the construction of big dams because large forested areas are submerged and local people are displaced.
Q-3 One word answer:

(i)

(a) The Nagarjuna Sagar dam was built on which river?

(ii)

(b) The sardar sarovar project was built on on which river?

(iii)

(c) The Narmada dam project was built for which state?

(iv)

(d) The Farakka barrage was built on which river?
Q-4 

Match the two columns:

(i)

Q-5 

Answer the following questions:

(i)

(a) Why is water necessary for life?

(ii)

(b) Why is irrigation needed in many parts oflndia?

(iii)

(c) Give five examples of multi-purpose river valley projects.

(iv)

(d) Why did the environmentalists protest against the construction of the Narmada Dam and the Tehri Dam?

(v)

(e) How is water useful in our daily life?

(vi)

(f) Name the water resources of lndia.

Q-6 _________ is the main source of water.

(i)

Rain

(ii)

River

(iii)

Pond
Q-7 __________ are widely used in a plateau region where terrain is rocky.

(i)

Tanks

(ii)

Rivers

(iii)

Ponds
Q-8 Water resources are the sources of water that are potentially useful to _________.

(i)

humans

(ii)

soil

(iii)

water
Q-9 There are _________ sources of water.

(i)

two

(ii)

three

(iii)

four
Q-10 There are _________ sources of water.

(i)

two

(ii)

three

(iii)

four
Q-11 __________ are widely used in a plateau region where terrain is rocky.

(i)

Tanks

(ii)

Rivers

(iii)

Ponds
Chapter-11   Our Mineral Resources
Q-1 One word answer:
(a) Name one place where oil is produced.
(b) What is obtained from oil bearing rocks?
(c) What has been formed as a result of action of heat and weight of the Earth’s layers on dead plant and animal matter which had been buried deep into the earth millions of years?
(d) Name a place where lignite coal is found.
Q-2 Fill in the blanks:
(a) ________________ are the wealth of resources buried deep under the surface of earth.
(b) There are about _______________ known minerals in the earth.
(c) Minerals are _______________ from deep within the earth.
(d) Coal and petroleum deposits are fast _____________.
Q-3

Answer the following questions:

(a) Why is iron the most important mineral?

(b) Why is the conservation of minerals essential?

(c) Write three alternatives to coal and petroleum.

Q-4 True or False:
(a) Minerals are inexhaustible.
(b) Scientists are trying to find alternative sources of energy and minerals.
(c) Oil is produced in Jharkhand.
(d) Mineral resources are depleting fast.
Q-5

Match the following columns:
Q-6

Write short answers :

(a) What are minerals?

(b) What is an ore?

(c) Name the areas producing coal.

(d) Name the main oil producing states and areas in our country.

Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:

(i)

(a) ________________ are the wealth of resources buried deep under the surface of earth.

(ii)

(b) There are about _______________ known minerals in the earth.

(iii)

(c) Minerals are _______________ from deep within the earth.

(iv)

(d) Coal and petroleum deposits are fast _____________.
Q-2 True or False:

(i)

(a) Minerals are inexhaustible.

(ii)

(b) Scientists are trying to find alternative sources of energy and minerals.

(iii)

(c) Oil is produced in Jharkhand.

(iv)

(d) Mineral resources are depleting fast.
Q-3 One word answer:

(i)

(a) Name one place where oil is produced.

(ii)

(b) What is obtained from oil bearing rocks?

(iii)

(c) What has been formed as a result of action of heat and weight of the Earth’s layers on dead plant and animal matter which had been buried deep into the earth millions of years?

(iv)

(d) Name a place where lignite coal is found.
Q-4 

Match the following columns:

(i)

Q-5 

Write short answers :

(i)

(a) What are minerals?

(ii)

(b) What is an ore?

(iii)

(c) Name the areas producing coal.

(iv)

(d) Name the main oil producing states and areas in our country.

Q-6 

Answer the following questions:

(i)

(a) Why is iron the most important mineral?

(ii)

(b) Why is the conservation of minerals essential?

(iii)

(c) Write three alternatives to coal and petroleum.

Q-7 __________ are the wealth of resources buried deep under the surface of the Earth.

(i)

Minerals

(ii)

Vitamins

(iii)

Carbohydrates
Q-8 __________ is mixed with coal to produce steel.

(i)

Mica

(ii)

Manganese

(iii)

none of these
Q-9 There are about _________ known minerals in the Earth.

(i)

3000

(ii)

3500

(iii)

4000
Q-10 __________ are the wealth of resources buried deep under the surface of the Earth.

(i)

Minerals

(ii)

Vitamins

(iii)

Carbohydrates
Q-11 _________ is the most important of all the minerals.

(i)

Iron Ore

(ii)

Vitamin

(iii)

Carbohydrates
Chapter-12   Animals Wealth of India
Q-1 One word answer:
(a) What is provided to the farmers to increase the yield of milk of cows and buffaloes?
(b) What does the increase in milk production and dairying called?
(c) Which animal is also known as the ship of the desert?
(d) Sheep and goats of which regions provide the best kind of wool?
Q-2 True or False:
(a) Operation flood was started in 1999.
(b) Cows’ skin is used for making leather.
(c) Many animals are disappearing at an alarming speed in recent times.
(d) India possesses about one third of the total cattle wealth of the world.
Q-3

Answer the following questions:

(a) What is dairying?

(b) What is White Revolution?

Q-4 Fill in the blanks:
(b) ________________ hospitals and dispensaries are being set up in Big villages, towns and cities.
(c) Animal wastes are used as______________ in fields.
(d) _____________ are used for ploughing the fields.
(a) India tops in ______________ wealth in the world.

(a) Sheep and goats provide milk, wool and ________ . 

(b) Chickens, turkeys and other birds are raised on a farm called ________

(c) White Revolution aims at increasing ____ production.

Q-5

Answer the following questions:

(a) What is dairying?

(b) What is White Revolution?

Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:

(i)

(b) ________________ hospitals and dispensaries are being set up in Big villages, towns and cities.

(ii)

(c) Animal wastes are used as______________ in fields.

(iii)

(d) _____________ are used for ploughing the fields.

(iv)

(a) India tops in ______________ wealth in the world.

(v)

(a) Sheep and goats provide milk, wool and ________ . 

(vi)

(b) Chickens, turkeys and other birds are raised on a farm called ________

(vii)

(c) White Revolution aims at increasing ____ production.

Q-2 True or False:

(i)

(a) Operation flood was started in 1999.

(ii)

(b) Cows’ skin is used for making leather.

(iii)

(c) Many animals are disappearing at an alarming speed in recent times.

(iv)

(d) India possesses about one third of the total cattle wealth of the world.
Q-3 One word answer:

(i)

(a) What is provided to the farmers to increase the yield of milk of cows and buffaloes?

(ii)

(b) What does the increase in milk production and dairying called?

(iii)

(c) Which animal is also known as the ship of the desert?

(iv)

(d) Sheep and goats of which regions provide the best kind of wool?
Q-4 

Answer the following questions:

(i)

(a) What is dairying?

(ii)

(b) What is White Revolution?

Q-5 To improve the breed of ________ animals, artificial insemination centres have been set up.

(i)

50%

(ii)

farm

(iii)

70%
Q-6 ________ animals provide us milk and meat.

(i)

Domestic

(ii)

Wild

(iii)

none of these
Q-7 A _______ is a place where milk and animals are reared.

(i)

dairy

(ii)

Madhya Pradesh

(iii)

Uttar Pradesh
Q-8 India tops in _______ wealth in the world.

(i)

people

(ii)

cattle

(iii)

Petroleum
Chapter-13   Human Resources
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:
(b) ______________ is the greatest resource of a country.
(c) ________________ is necessary to check the rapid increase in population.
(d) Growing population_____________ our economy and society.
(a) The term _______________ is used for describing the individuals who constitute the workforce of an organization.

(a) The _________of a country are its greatest resources.

(b) The __________of people is more important for a country.

(c) India has a large __________ too.

Q-2 True or False:
(a) People particularly in rural areas and slums should be made literate.
(b) Illiteracy is the main cause of the rapid increase in population.
(c) People of a country are its natural resources.
(d) Banking is the main source of livelihood of the people living in villages.

(a) Agriculture is the main source oflivelihood in villages.

(b) Natural resources alone make a country great and prosperous.

(c) India is lucky to have a large population.

Q-3

Answer the following questions:

(a) Why are people the best of all resources?

(b) What is the greatest problem of our country?

(c) How has the rapid growth of population affected our life?

(d) What efforts are being made to improve the human resources in India?

Q-4 Fill in the blanks:
(b) ______________ is the greatest resource of a country.
(c) ________________ is necessary to check the rapid increase in population.
(d) Growing population_____________ our economy and society.
(a) The term _______________ is used for describing the individuals who constitute the workforce of an organization.

(a) The _________of a country are its greatest resources.

(b) The __________of people is more important for a country.

(c) India has a large __________ too.

Q-5 One word answer:
(a) What is the main source of livelihood in villages?
(b) What is the key to progress and development of the country is?
(c) At present, what is India's population?
(d) Which is the most populous country in the world?
Q-6

Answer the following questions:

(a) Why are people the best of all resources?

(b) What is the greatest problem of our country?

(c) How has the rapid growth of population affected our life?

(d) What efforts are being made to improve the human resources in India?

Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 

Answer the following questions:

(i)

(a) Why are people the best of all resources?

(ii)

(b) What is the greatest problem of our country?

(iii)

(c) How has the rapid growth of population affected our life?

(iv)

(d) What efforts are being made to improve the human resources in India?

Q-2 One word answer:

(i)

(a) What is the main source of livelihood in villages?

(ii)

(b) What is the key to progress and development of the country is?

(iii)

(c) At present, what is India's population?

(iv)

(d) Which is the most populous country in the world?
Q-3 Fill in the blanks:

(i)

(b) ______________ is the greatest resource of a country.

(ii)

(c) ________________ is necessary to check the rapid increase in population.

(iii)

(d) Growing population_____________ our economy and society.

(iv)

(a) The term _______________ is used for describing the individuals who constitute the workforce of an organization.

(v)

(a) The _________of a country are its greatest resources.

(vi)

(b) The __________of people is more important for a country.

(vii)

(c) India has a large __________ too.

Q-4 True or False:

(i)

(a) People particularly in rural areas and slums should be made literate.

(ii)

(b) Illiteracy is the main cause of the rapid increase in population.

(iii)

(c) People of a country are its natural resources.

(iv)

(d) Banking is the main source of livelihood of the people living in villages.

(v)

(a) Agriculture is the main source oflivelihood in villages.

(vi)

(b) Natural resources alone make a country great and prosperous.

(vii)

(c) India is lucky to have a large population.

Q-5 About ________ of the population depends directly on agriculture.

(i)

64%

(ii)

62%

(iii)

60%
Q-6 About ________ of the population depends directly on agriculture.

(i)

64%

(ii)

62%

(iii)

60%
Q-7 _________ resources alone cannot make a country great and prosperous.

(i)

Natural

(ii)

Artificial

(iii)

None of these
Q-8 India has a ________ population.

(i)

large

(ii)

small

(iii)

none of these
Q-9 The key to progress and __________ of our country lies in the wise use of resources by its people.

(i)

development

(ii)

wealth

(iii)

resources
Chapter-14   Our Agriculture
Q-1 True or False:
(a) A crop cultivated primarily for human consumption is called food crop.
(b) The extraordinary increase in the production of food grains in India after the mid 1960 is called pink revolution.
(c) India is known as the home of crops.
(d) Science has contributed a lot to the production of food grains which has led to the green revolution in India.
Q-2

Answer the following questions:

(a) Why is India called an agricultural country?

(b) What is meant by cash crops? Name any two of them.

(c) What do you mean by the Green Revolution?

Q-3 Fill in the blanks:

(c) The ____________ season starts with the on set of monsoon is in July.

(a) ____________ is the production of food in goods through farming.

(b) Good _________ is essential for growing healthy food.

(d) The ___________ season begins in November and continues throughout winter.
Q-4

Write short answers :

(a) Name the two major seasons of India for growing crops.

(b) Where is wheat chiefly grown?

(c) Name the major rice producing states of lndia.

(d) Where is tea grown in India?

Q-5

Answer the following questions:

(a) Why is India called an agricultural country?

(b) What is meant by cash crops? Name any two of them.

(c) What do you mean by the Green Revolution?

Q-6 One word answer:
(a) Name any two cash crops.
(b) Which season starts with the onset of monsoon in July?
(c) Which is the principal food crop in India?
(d) What is also known as the golden fibre?
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:

(i)

(c) The ____________ season starts with the on set of monsoon is in July.

(ii)

(a) ____________ is the production of food in goods through farming.

(iii)

(b) Good _________ is essential for growing healthy food.

(iv)

(d) The ___________ season begins in November and continues throughout winter.
Q-2 True or False:

(i)

(a) A crop cultivated primarily for human consumption is called food crop.

(ii)

(b) The extraordinary increase in the production of food grains in India after the mid 1960 is called pink revolution.

(iii)

(c) India is known as the home of crops.

(iv)

(d) Science has contributed a lot to the production of food grains which has led to the green revolution in India.
Q-3 One word answer:

(i)

(a) Name any two cash crops.

(ii)

(b) Which season starts with the onset of monsoon in July?

(iii)

(c) Which is the principal food crop in India?

(iv)

(d) What is also known as the golden fibre?
Q-4 

Write short answers :

(i)

(a) Name the two major seasons of India for growing crops.

(ii)

(b) Where is wheat chiefly grown?

(iii)

(c) Name the major rice producing states of lndia.

(iv)

(d) Where is tea grown in India?

Q-5 

Answer the following questions:

(i)

(a) Why is India called an agricultural country?

(ii)

(b) What is meant by cash crops? Name any two of them.

(iii)

(c) What do you mean by the Green Revolution?

Q-6 ___________ is the production of food and goods through farming.

(i)

Agriculture

(ii)

Crops

(iii)

None of these
Q-7 There are _________ main seasons for growing crops in the country.

(i)

two

(ii)

three

(iii)

four
Q-8 There are _________ main seasons for growing crops in the country.

(i)

two

(ii)

three

(iii)

four
Q-9 Good __________ is essential for growing healthy food.

(i)

oil

(ii)

soil

(iii)

water
Q-10 Rice grows well in a ________ and wet climate.

(i)

hot

(ii)

cold

(iii)

none of these
Chapter-15   Industries in India
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:
(a) Industry refers to the production of ___________ goods.
(b) ______________ industries are those industries which are run by a few people, sometimes by the members of a family only.
(c) _________________ industries are those which require power, machines, more money and labour force.
(d) ___________________ industries require huge capital, machinery, power and skilled labour force.
Q-2

Write short answers :

(a) What is an industry?

(b) Name the three main types of industries in India. 

(c) Where is the iron and steel industry located in India?

(d) Which industry is the largest and oldest in India?

(e) Describe the textile industry of India.

Q-3

Answer the following questions :

(a) What are the factors of production?

(b) Differentiate between a large-scale and a small scale industry giving suitable

Q-4 True or False:
(a) Iron and Steel plants are located near the sources of iron, coal and manganese.
(b) Refining is the oldest and largest industry in India.
(c) Industries need raw materials, machines, power, capital and labour to manufacture goods.
(d) A set of activities and people involved in making a particular product is called an industry.
Q-5 One word answer:
(a) Give one cause of water pollution.
(b) Name one place where locomotives are manufactured.
(c) Name one place where railway coaches and wagons are manufactured.
(d) Name one place where aeroplanes are manufactured.
Q-6 Fill in the blanks:
(a) Industry refers to the production of ___________ goods.
(b) ______________ industries are those industries which are run by a few people, sometimes by the members of a family only.
(c) _________________ industries are those which require power, machines, more money and labour force.
(d) ___________________ industries require huge capital, machinery, power and skilled labour force.
Q-7

Write short answers :

(a) What is an industry?

(b) Name the three main types of industries in India. 

(c) Where is the iron and steel industry located in India?

(d) Which industry is the largest and oldest in India?

(e) Describe the textile industry of India.

Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 

Answer the following questions :

(i)

(a) What are the factors of production?

(ii)

(b) Differentiate between a large-scale and a small scale industry giving suitable

Q-2 Fill in the blanks:

(i)

(a) Industry refers to the production of ___________ goods.

(ii)

(b) ______________ industries are those industries which are run by a few people, sometimes by the members of a family only.

(iii)

(c) _________________ industries are those which require power, machines, more money and labour force.

(iv)

(d) ___________________ industries require huge capital, machinery, power and skilled labour force.
Q-3 True or False:

(i)

(a) Iron and Steel plants are located near the sources of iron, coal and manganese.

(ii)

(b) Refining is the oldest and largest industry in India.

(iii)

(c) Industries need raw materials, machines, power, capital and labour to manufacture goods.

(iv)

(d) A set of activities and people involved in making a particular product is called an industry.
Q-4 One word answer:

(i)

(a) Give one cause of water pollution.

(ii)

(b) Name one place where locomotives are manufactured.

(iii)

(c) Name one place where railway coaches and wagons are manufactured.

(iv)

(d) Name one place where aeroplanes are manufactured.
Q-5 

Write short answers :

(i)

(a) What is an industry?

(ii)

(b) Name the three main types of industries in India. 

(iii)

(c) Where is the iron and steel industry located in India?

(iv)

(d) Which industry is the largest and oldest in India?

(v)

(e) Describe the textile industry of India.

Q-6 _________ industries require a huge capital, machinery, power, skilled labour force, etc.

(i)

Small scale

(ii)

Large scale

(iii)

none of these
Q-7 ________ industries are those which require power, machines, more money and labour force.

(i)

Small scale

(ii)

Large scale

(iii)

none of these
Q-8 There are _______ key industrial economic sectors.

(i)

three

(ii)

two

(iii)

four
Q-9 ____________ industries do not require much money, machinery and power.

(i)

Cottage

(ii)

Small scale

(iii)

Large scale
Chapter-16   Means of Transport
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:
(a) A public road connecting major towns or cities is called a _____________.
(b) An event that causes harm is called ______________.
(c) While travelling by road we must always follow ____________________.
(d) India has one of the biggest _____________ of roads in the world.
Q-2

Write short answers:

(a) Name the three major means of transport.

(b) Which is the cheapest means of transport? Why?

Q-3

Answer the following questions:

(a) What is the difference between a state highway and a national highway?

(b) Describe water transport.

(c) What is the importance of road transport.

Q-4 One word answer:
(a) An event that causes harm.
(b) A Public road connecting major towns or cities.
(c) What is india largest railways network.
(d) What is Fastest transport.
Q-5 True or False:
(b) Kolkata is the first city in India to possess a metro.
(c) Road network in India is the smallest network in the world.
(d) The underground railway is called the metro.
(a) Auto rickshaw is a four wheeler vehicle for hire that has no loss and is generally characterized by a small cabin for the driver in the front seat and the seat for passengers in the rear.

(a) The first railway line was laid in India in 1753.

(b) Kutcha roads connect villages to towns.

(c) India has the largest railway network in the world.

(d) National highways connect the state capitals.

Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 

Write short answers:

(i)

(a) Name the three major means of transport.

(ii)

(b) Which is the cheapest means of transport? Why?

Q-2 

Answer the following questions:

(i)

(a) What is the difference between a state highway and a national highway?

(ii)

(b) Describe water transport.

(iii)

(c) What is the importance of road transport.

Q-3 Fill in the blanks:

(i)

(a) A public road connecting major towns or cities is called a _____________.

(ii)

(b) An event that causes harm is called ______________.

(iii)

(c) While travelling by road we must always follow ____________________.

(iv)

(d) India has one of the biggest _____________ of roads in the world.
Q-4 True or False:

(i)

(b) Kolkata is the first city in India to possess a metro.

(ii)

(c) Road network in India is the smallest network in the world.

(iii)

(d) The underground railway is called the metro.

(iv)

(a) Auto rickshaw is a four wheeler vehicle for hire that has no loss and is generally characterized by a small cabin for the driver in the front seat and the seat for passengers in the rear.

(v)

(a) The first railway line was laid in India in 1753.

(vi)

(b) Kutcha roads connect villages to towns.

(vii)

(c) India has the largest railway network in the world.

(viii)

(d) National highways connect the state capitals.

Q-5 One word answer:

(i)

(a) An event that causes harm.

(ii)

(b) A Public road connecting major towns or cities.

(iii)

(c) What is india largest railways network.

(iv)

(d) What is Fastest transport.
Q-6 _______ is the movement of people and goods from one location to another.

(i)

Transport

(ii)

Motion

(iii)

None of these
Q-7 _________ roads are mostly kachcha (unmetalled) types.

(i)

Village

(ii)

City

(iii)

none of these
Q-8 Transport is of _________ types.

(i)

two

(ii)

three

(iii)

four
Q-9 Land transport includes _________ and railways.

(i)

roadways

(ii)

bus

(iii)

none of these
Chapter-17   Means of Communication
Q-1 True or False:
(a) India is connected to the world through the internet as well.
(b) International computer network is called electronic mail.
(c) STD code of India is 91.
(d) The full form of IT is information technology.
Q-2

Match the two columns:
Q-3

Answer the following questions:

(a) What do you understand by the means of communication?

(b) What are the different means of mass communication?

(c) What are the most popular means of communication?

(d) How were messages sent and received in ancient times?

(e) Name some modern means of communication that have come up with the revolution of IT.

Q-4 One word answer:
(a) Give two examples of mass media.
(b) What is sent through post offices?
(c) What is the fastest means of long distance communication?
(d) Name one other country with more mobile phone users than India.
Q-5 Fill in the blanks:
(a) An international computer network is called _____________.
(b) India is one of the fastest growing _____________ networks in the world.
(c) An information service which operates over the internet as an email does is called ________________.
(d) Modern telephones can be connected to ________________.

(a) We use different means of____________ for different purposes.

(b) The most common and cheapest means of sending and receiving messages is through the _______ 

(c) _______ is the fastest means of sending letters through mail.

(d) ____________ is used for sending and receiving letters to and from abroad.

(e) The communication by telephone is called _________ 

Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 

Match the two columns:

(i)

Q-2 

Answer the following questions:

(i)

(a) What do you understand by the means of communication?

(ii)

(b) What are the different means of mass communication?

(iii)

(c) What are the most popular means of communication?

(iv)

(d) How were messages sent and received in ancient times?

(v)

(e) Name some modern means of communication that have come up with the revolution of IT.

Q-3 Fill in the blanks:

(i)

(a) An international computer network is called _____________.

(ii)

(b) India is one of the fastest growing _____________ networks in the world.

(iii)

(c) An information service which operates over the internet as an email does is called ________________.

(iv)

(d) Modern telephones can be connected to ________________.

(v)

(a) We use different means of____________ for different purposes.

(vi)

(b) The most common and cheapest means of sending and receiving messages is through the _______ 

(vii)

(c) _______ is the fastest means of sending letters through mail.

(viii)

(d) ____________ is used for sending and receiving letters to and from abroad.

(ix)

(e) The communication by telephone is called _________ 

Q-4 True or False:

(i)

(a) India is connected to the world through the internet as well.

(ii)

(b) International computer network is called electronic mail.

(iii)

(c) STD code of India is 91.

(iv)

(d) The full form of IT is information technology.
Q-5 One word answer:

(i)

(a) Give two examples of mass media.

(ii)

(b) What is sent through post offices?

(iii)

(c) What is the fastest means of long distance communication?

(iv)

(d) Name one other country with more mobile phone users than India.
Q-6 _________ is a process whereby information is enclosed in a package.

(i)

Communication

(ii)

Transport

(iii)

Mass
Q-7 _________ post is the fastest means of sending letters through the post office.

(i)

Speed

(ii)

After

(iii)

None of these
Q-8 We communicate in ________ ways.

(i)

two

(ii)

three

(iii)

various
Q-9 Stamps and postcards are called ______ stationery.

(i)

postal

(ii)

natural

(iii)

artificial
Chapter-18   People of the Northern Mountains
Q-1 One word answer:
(d) A person of Kashmir stay warm with the help of a
(a) A small pot containing burning charcoal.
(b) Long, Woollen kurta.
(c) The Famous tourist place of Himachal pradesh is.
Q-2 Fill in the blanks:
(a) Our country is protected by a wide range of the Himalayas in the _____________.
(b) ____________ is a tiny state in the eastern Himalayas.
(c) ____________ is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh.
(d) _______________ in Meghalaya receives the highest rainfall in the world.
Q-3

Write short answers:

(a) What are the three regions covered by the state of Jammu and Kashmir?

(b) Name the states which are known as 'seven sisters of the north-east'.

(c) Name two hill stations and two famous valleys in Himachal Pradesh.

Q-4

Answer the following questions:

(a) What are the occupations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir?

(b) What do you know about Sikkim?

Q-5 True or False:
(a) The people of northern mountains on their livelihood by farming, grazing and forest products.
(b) The life of the hill people is influenced by the terrain and climatic conditions.
(c) A small pot containing burning fire is called firan.
(d) Himachal Pradesh is in eastern India.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:

(i)

(a) Our country is protected by a wide range of the Himalayas in the _____________.

(ii)

(b) ____________ is a tiny state in the eastern Himalayas.

(iii)

(c) ____________ is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh.

(iv)

(d) _______________ in Meghalaya receives the highest rainfall in the world.
Q-2 True or False:

(i)

(a) The people of northern mountains on their livelihood by farming, grazing and forest products.

(ii)

(b) The life of the hill people is influenced by the terrain and climatic conditions.

(iii)

(c) A small pot containing burning fire is called firan.

(iv)

(d) Himachal Pradesh is in eastern India.
Q-3 One word answer:

(i)

(d) A person of Kashmir stay warm with the help of a

(ii)

(a) A small pot containing burning charcoal.

(iii)

(b) Long, Woollen kurta.

(iv)

(c) The Famous tourist place of Himachal pradesh is.
Q-4 

Write short answers:

(i)

(a) What are the three regions covered by the state of Jammu and Kashmir?

(ii)

(b) Name the states which are known as 'seven sisters of the north-east'.

(iii)

(c) Name two hill stations and two famous valleys in Himachal Pradesh.

Q-5 

Answer the following questions:

(i)

(a) What are the occupations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir?

(ii)

(b) What do you know about Sikkim?

Q-6 __________ is known as the 'land of high passes'.

(i)

Jammu & Kashmir

(ii)

Ladakh

(iii)

None of these
Q-7 The Himachalis are _________, hard working and simple people.

(i)

dishonest

(ii)

honest

(iii)

both of these
Q-8 ____________ covers 39,179 square miles and is mostly in the Himalayan mountains.

(i)

Jammu & Kashmir

(ii)

Ladakh

(iii)

Both of these
Q-9 ________ is the chief occupation of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

(i)

Manufacturing

(ii)

Farming

(iii)

None of these
Chapter-19   People of the Northern Plains
Q-1 True or False:
(a) Supplying water to dry land in order to help crops grow is called irrigation.
(b) Giddha is a popular dance performed by men.
(c) Assam is surrounded by six States that are called seven sisters.
(d) The main occupation of people in Assam is teaching.
Q-2

Write short answers :

(a) Name the rivers that flow through Punjab.

(b) Name the rivers that flow through Uttar Pradesh. 

Q-3 Fill in the blanks:
(b) The people of Haryana speak ______________.
(c) Allahabad is famous for _____________ where the Ganga and Yamuna meet.
(d) ________________ near Varanasi is a place where gautam buddha delivered his first sermon.
(a) The city of ______________ has rapidly emerged as a major hub for the information technology and automobile industries.

(a) Lucknow is situated on the banks of the ____ river. (Gomti/ Ghaghra)

(c) Bihu is a folk dance of __________. (Assam /Tripura)

(d) Chhath is a popular festival in ___________. (Bihari /West Bengal)

(e) Buddha got enlightenment in ________ . (Bodh Gaya/ Sarnath)

(b) Giddha is a popular dance performed by the __________ of Punjab. (men/ women)

Q-4

Answer the following questions:

(a) Describe the life of the people of Punjab.

(b) Where are Bhangra and Giddha dances popular?

(c) Compare the dresses of the Punjab with those of the West Bengal.

Q-5 One word answer:
(a) Where did gautam buddha delivered his First sermon?
(b) What is the birthplace of lord Rama?
(c) Which festival is celebrated by Bengalis with great devotion and fervour?
(d) Name a religious place of Jains.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:

(i)

(b) The people of Haryana speak ______________.

(ii)

(c) Allahabad is famous for _____________ where the Ganga and Yamuna meet.

(iii)

(d) ________________ near Varanasi is a place where gautam buddha delivered his first sermon.

(iv)

(a) The city of ______________ has rapidly emerged as a major hub for the information technology and automobile industries.

(v)

(a) Lucknow is situated on the banks of the ____ river. (Gomti/ Ghaghra)

(vi)

(c) Bihu is a folk dance of __________. (Assam /Tripura)

(vii)

(d) Chhath is a popular festival in ___________. (Bihari /West Bengal)

(viii)

(e) Buddha got enlightenment in ________ . (Bodh Gaya/ Sarnath)

(ix)

(b) Giddha is a popular dance performed by the __________ of Punjab. (men/ women)

Q-2 True or False:

(i)

(a) Supplying water to dry land in order to help crops grow is called irrigation.

(ii)

(b) Giddha is a popular dance performed by men.

(iii)

(c) Assam is surrounded by six States that are called seven sisters.

(iv)

(d) The main occupation of people in Assam is teaching.
Q-3 One word answer:

(i)

(a) Where did gautam buddha delivered his First sermon?

(ii)

(b) What is the birthplace of lord Rama?

(iii)

(c) Which festival is celebrated by Bengalis with great devotion and fervour?

(iv)

(d) Name a religious place of Jains.
Q-4 

Write short answers :

(i)

(a) Name the rivers that flow through Punjab.

(ii)

(b) Name the rivers that flow through Uttar Pradesh. 

Q-5 

Answer the following questions:

(i)

(a) Describe the life of the people of Punjab.

(ii)

(b) Where are Bhangra and Giddha dances popular?

(iii)

(c) Compare the dresses of the Punjab with those of the West Bengal.

Q-6 Uttar Pradesh lie in the _______ plains.

(i)

northern

(ii)

southern

(iii)

both of these
Q-7 New Delhi is the capital of ________.

(i)

Madhya Pradesh

(ii)

Uttar Pradesh

(iii)

India
Q-8 Uttar Pradesh lie in the _______ plains.

(i)

northern

(ii)

southern

(iii)

both of these
Q-9 Golden Temple is located in ________.

(i)

Madhya Pradesh

(ii)

Agra

(iii)

Amritsar
Q-10 The land of Punjab is drained by _______ rivers.

(i)

four

(ii)

five

(iii)

six
Q-11 New Delhi is the capital of ________.

(i)

Madhya Pradesh

(ii)

Uttar Pradesh

(iii)

India
Chapter-20   People of the Desert
Q-1 True or False:
(a) The north east of the Thar desert is Aravali range.
(b) Thar desert is a salt march known as great Rann of Kutch.
(c) The Thar desert slopes towards the Indus plain and the surface unevenness is mainly due to the sand dunes.
(d) Area in a desert with water and greenery is known as dust storm.
Q-2

Answer the following questions:

(a) How do people live in a desert?

(b) How is the camel useful to the people of the desert?

(c) How has the Indira Gandhi Canal changed the life of people?

Q-3 Fill in the blanks:
(a) Due to strong winds, the _______________ keep shifting from one place to another.
(b) The desert people wear _____________ clothes.
(c) A dry region full of sand is called ____________.
(d) The Great Indian desert is also known as ____________.

(a) A desert has ______ vegetation. (sparse /dense)

(b) The _________canal has changed the face of the desert. (Bhakra / Indira Gandhi)

(c) The desert people are called _______. (Banjaras / Rajasthani)

(d) The houses in a desert are made of __________. (mud / cement)

Q-4 One word answer:
(a) What are the sand hills in the desert called?
(b) What is the ship of desert?
(c) What is the south of that desert?
(d) Which neighbouring country does the desert extends?
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:

(i)

(a) Due to strong winds, the _______________ keep shifting from one place to another.

(ii)

(b) The desert people wear _____________ clothes.

(iii)

(c) A dry region full of sand is called ____________.

(iv)

(d) The Great Indian desert is also known as ____________.

(v)

(a) A desert has ______ vegetation. (sparse /dense)

(vi)

(b) The _________canal has changed the face of the desert. (Bhakra / Indira Gandhi)

(vii)

(c) The desert people are called _______. (Banjaras / Rajasthani)

(viii)

(d) The houses in a desert are made of __________. (mud / cement)

Q-2 True or False:

(i)

(a) The north east of the Thar desert is Aravali range.

(ii)

(b) Thar desert is a salt march known as great Rann of Kutch.

(iii)

(c) The Thar desert slopes towards the Indus plain and the surface unevenness is mainly due to the sand dunes.

(iv)

(d) Area in a desert with water and greenery is known as dust storm.
Q-3 One word answer:

(i)

(a) What are the sand hills in the desert called?

(ii)

(b) What is the ship of desert?

(iii)

(c) What is the south of that desert?

(iv)

(d) Which neighbouring country does the desert extends?
Q-4 

Answer the following questions:

(i)

(a) How do people live in a desert?

(ii)

(b) How is the camel useful to the people of the desert?

(iii)

(c) How has the Indira Gandhi Canal changed the life of people?

Q-5 The Thar Desert is divided into _______ distinct sub-divisions.

(i)

three

(ii)

two

(iii)

none of these
Q-6 _________ can survive without water for many days.

(i)

Camel

(ii)

Elephant

(iii)

Kangaroo
Q-7 _________ can survive without water for many days.

(i)

Camel

(ii)

Elephant

(iii)

Kangaroo
Q-8 The ______ is a very useful animal of the desert.

(i)

elephant

(ii)

camel

(iii)

none of these
Q-9 The Thar Desert is situated in _________.

(i)

Agra

(ii)

Rajasthan

(iii)

None of these
Chapter-21   People of the Plateau Region
Q-1 True or False:
(a) Maharashtra is the second most populous and third largest state by area in India.
(b) Andhra Pradesh is in the southwestern coast of India.
(c) Tamil Nadu is in the western part of the Indian peninsula.
(d) 30% of India's gold production comes from Karnataka.
Q-2 One word answer:
(a) Which city is also known as the garden City?
(b) What is the capital of Chhattisgarh?
(c) Name one famous hill station in Madhya Pradesh.
(d) When was Jharkhand formed?
Q-3 Fill in the blanks:
(a) Bhopal is the capital of ____________.
(b) _____________ is the main occupation of people.
(c) _______________ forest areas abound in wildlife and tribal population.
(d) Jharkhand was formed in _______.

(a) Panna is famous for __________. (diamonds/ gold)

(b) ___________ is a famous dance of Karnataka. (Y akshagana/Kuchipudi)

(c) Pongal is a famous festival of _____________ . (Tamil Nadu/Maharashtra)

(d) The Chitrakota waterfall is in _______________. (Chhatisgarh/Jharkhand)

(e) ____________ is the capital of Chhattisgarh. (Ranchi/Raipur)

(f) ____________ is the largest industrial city of Jharkhand. (Jamshedpur/Ahmedbad)

Q-4 One word answer:
(a) Which city is also known as the garden City?
(b) What is the capital of Chhattisgarh?
(c) Name one famous hill station in Madhya Pradesh.
(d) When was Jharkhand formed?
Q-5 True or False:
(a) Maharashtra is the second most populous and third largest state by area in India.
(b) Andhra Pradesh is in the southwestern coast of India.
(c) Tamil Nadu is in the western part of the Indian peninsula.
(d) 30% of India's gold production comes from Karnataka.
Q-6

Answer the following questions:

(a) Which major festivals are celebrated in Maharashtra and Karnataka?

(b) What is Bengaluru famous for?

(c) Name the main tribes living in the plateau region.

(d) Name three important dishes of theTamilian food.

(e) What do you know about Chhattisgarh?

Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:

(i)

(a) Bhopal is the capital of ____________.

(ii)

(b) _____________ is the main occupation of people.

(iii)

(c) _______________ forest areas abound in wildlife and tribal population.

(iv)

(d) Jharkhand was formed in _______.

(v)

(a) Panna is famous for __________. (diamonds/ gold)

(vi)

(b) ___________ is a famous dance of Karnataka. (Y akshagana/Kuchipudi)

(vii)

(c) Pongal is a famous festival of _____________ . (Tamil Nadu/Maharashtra)

(viii)

(d) The Chitrakota waterfall is in _______________. (Chhatisgarh/Jharkhand)

(ix)

(e) ____________ is the capital of Chhattisgarh. (Ranchi/Raipur)

(x)

(f) ____________ is the largest industrial city of Jharkhand. (Jamshedpur/Ahmedbad)

Q-2 True or False:

(i)

(a) Maharashtra is the second most populous and third largest state by area in India.

(ii)

(b) Andhra Pradesh is in the southwestern coast of India.

(iii)

(c) Tamil Nadu is in the western part of the Indian peninsula.

(iv)

(d) 30% of India's gold production comes from Karnataka.
Q-3 One word answer:

(i)

(a) Which city is also known as the garden City?

(ii)

(b) What is the capital of Chhattisgarh?

(iii)

(c) Name one famous hill station in Madhya Pradesh.

(iv)

(d) When was Jharkhand formed?
Q-4 

Answer the following questions:

(i)

(a) Which major festivals are celebrated in Maharashtra and Karnataka?

(ii)

(b) What is Bengaluru famous for?

(iii)

(c) Name the main tribes living in the plateau region.

(iv)

(d) Name three important dishes of theTamilian food.

(v)

(e) What do you know about Chhattisgarh?

Q-5 Chhattisgarh was formed in the year of _________.

(i)

1999

(ii)

2000

(iii)

2001
Q-6 Bhopal is the capital of _______.

(i)

Madhya Pradesh

(ii)

Uttar Pradesh

(iii)

Karnataka
Q-7 Madhya Pradesh is in the ________ plateau.

(i)

southern

(ii)

northern

(iii)

none of these
Q-8 _________ are mined at Panna.

(i)

Gold

(ii)

Diamonds

(iii)

none of these
Chapter-22   People of the Western Coastal, Plains and the Lakshadweep Islands
Q-1 True or False:
(a) The capital of Gujarat is Surat.
(b) Kerala is known as God’s our country.
(c) A town or city where ships arrive and leave is called a port.
(d) Onam is a famous festival of Maharashtra.
Q-2

Answer the following questions:

(a) Describe the lifestyle in Western Coastal Plains of India.

Q-3 Fill in the blanks:
(a) The Kutch Peninsula is also called ______________.
(b) The ____________ is the biggest river of Gujarat followed by the Tapi.
(c) People perform ________ dance on Janmashtami.
(d) __________ is made in the coastal areas by drying the sea water.
Q-4

Write short answers:

(a) Name the major states included in the Western Coastal plains.

(b) What is Goa famous for?

(c) What is Gujarat coast famous for?

(d) Name the two important dances of Kerala.

Q-5 One word answer:
(a) Who set up the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad?
(b) Where is St Xavier’s church and Mahalaxmi temple are located?
(c) What is the capital of Kerala?
(d) What is the capital of Gujarat?
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:

(i)

(a) The Kutch Peninsula is also called ______________.

(ii)

(b) The ____________ is the biggest river of Gujarat followed by the Tapi.

(iii)

(c) People perform ________ dance on Janmashtami.

(iv)

(d) __________ is made in the coastal areas by drying the sea water.
Q-2 True or False:

(i)

(a) The capital of Gujarat is Surat.

(ii)

(b) Kerala is known as God’s our country.

(iii)

(c) A town or city where ships arrive and leave is called a port.

(iv)

(d) Onam is a famous festival of Maharashtra.
Q-3 One word answer:

(i)

(a) Who set up the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad?

(ii)

(b) Where is St Xavier’s church and Mahalaxmi temple are located?

(iii)

(c) What is the capital of Kerala?

(iv)

(d) What is the capital of Gujarat?
Q-4 

Write short answers:

(i)

(a) Name the major states included in the Western Coastal plains.

(ii)

(b) What is Goa famous for?

(iii)

(c) What is Gujarat coast famous for?

(iv)

(d) Name the two important dances of Kerala.

Q-5 

Answer the following questions:

(i)

(a) Describe the lifestyle in Western Coastal Plains of India.

Q-6 There are _______ peninsulas in Gujarat.

(i)

two

(ii)

three

(iii)

four
Q-7 Gujarat's largest city is __________.

(i)

Gandhinagar

(ii)

Rann of Kutch

(iii)

Ahmedabad
Q-8 The capital of Gujarat is ________.

(i)

Chennai

(ii)

Rajasthan

(iii)

Gandhinagar
Q-9 The _________ is famous and the tallest hill of Gujarat.

(i)

Girnar

(ii)

Mussoorie

(iii)

none of these
Chapter-23   People of the Eastern Coastal Plains and Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:
(a) West Bengal is in the _____________ region of India.
(b) ______________ is the longest dam in the world.
(c) _____________ is the main business centre and industrial city of Odisha.
(d) _____________ is an important seaport in Odisha.
Q-2 Fill in the blanks:
(a) West Bengal is in the _____________ region of India.
(b) ______________ is the longest dam in the world.
(c) _____________ is the main business centre and industrial city of Odisha.
(d) _____________ is an important seaport in Odisha.
Q-3 One word answer:

(d) What is a piece of land surrounded by water on all the sides called?

(a) Where is eastern coastal plain located?
(b) In which state lagoons and backwaters are excellent waterways?
(c) Godavari and krishna deltas are located in which state.
Q-4 True or False:
(a) Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu.
(b) Visakhapatnam is an important seaport in in Puducherry.
(c) The Andaman and Nicobar islands are a group of islands lies in the Arabian sea.
(d) The states of eastern coastal plains are Tamilnadu, West Bengal, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
Q-5

Answer the following questions :

(a) What are the important places in Odisha?

(b) What all do you know about the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

Q-6

Match the following columns:
Q-7

Write short answers :

(a) Write short answers :

(b) Name the three water bodies that meet at Kanyakumari.

Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:

(i)

(a) West Bengal is in the _____________ region of India.

(ii)

(b) ______________ is the longest dam in the world.

(iii)

(c) _____________ is the main business centre and industrial city of Odisha.

(iv)

(d) _____________ is an important seaport in Odisha.
Q-2 True or False:

(i)

(a) Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu.

(ii)

(b) Visakhapatnam is an important seaport in in Puducherry.

(iii)

(c) The Andaman and Nicobar islands are a group of islands lies in the Arabian sea.

(iv)

(d) The states of eastern coastal plains are Tamilnadu, West Bengal, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
Q-3 One word answer:

(i)

(d) What is a piece of land surrounded by water on all the sides called?

(ii)

(a) Where is eastern coastal plain located?

(iii)

(b) In which state lagoons and backwaters are excellent waterways?

(iv)

(c) Godavari and krishna deltas are located in which state.
Q-4 

Match the following columns:

(i)

Q-5 

Write short answers :

(i)

(a) Write short answers :

(ii)

(b) Name the three water bodies that meet at Kanyakumari.

Q-6 

Answer the following questions :

(i)

(a) What are the important places in Odisha?

(ii)

(b) What all do you know about the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

Q-7 ___________ is the capital of Bhubaneshwar.

(i)

Madhya Pradesh

(ii)

Odisha
Q-8 _________ is the capital and a seaport of West Bengal.

(i)

Kolkata

(ii)

Karnataka

(iii)

Karnal
Q-9 West Bengal is in the _________ region of India.

(i)

western

(ii)

eastern

(iii)

northern
Q-10 _________ is the capital and a seaport of West Bengal.

(i)

Kolkata

(ii)

Karnataka

(iii)

Karnal
Q-11 _________ is the official and most widely spoken language of Odisha.

(i)

Oriya

(ii)

Telugu

(iii)

Urdu
Chapter-24   Religions, Languages, Festivals and Customs
Q-1 True or False:
(a) The Bible is the holy book of Christians.
(b) Muharram is celebrated by Christians.
(c) India is not rich in culture.
(d) Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated by Muslims.
Q-2 One word answer:
(a) Name one festival mainly celebrated in Rajasthan.
(b) What is the harvest festival celebrated in Punjab?
(c) What makes India a unique country?
(d) Which is a nontheistic dharmic religion?
Q-3

Answer the following questions:

(a) How can you say 'India is a diverse country'?

(b) What do you know about Buddhism?

(c) What do you know about the customs of India?

Q-4 Fill in the blanks:
(a) A nation that allows its citizens to worship freely and propagate faith in any religion is called _______________.
(b) ______________ is a religion practiced by the Jews.
(c) There are ____ languages as the official languages of India.
(d) ______________ is the spiritual home of sikhs.
Q-5

Write short answers:

(a) Name four major religions.

(b) Which is the holy book of the Sikhs?

(c) Where was Jesus Christ born?

Q-6 Fill in the blanks:
(a) A nation that allows its citizens to worship freely and propagate faith in any religion is called _______________.
(b) ______________ is a religion practiced by the Jews.
(c) There are ____ languages as the official languages of India.
(d) ______________ is the spiritual home of sikhs.
Q-7

Write short answers:

(a) Name four major religions.

(b) Which is the holy book of the Sikhs?

(c) Where was Jesus Christ born?

Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:

(i)

(a) A nation that allows its citizens to worship freely and propagate faith in any religion is called _______________.

(ii)

(b) ______________ is a religion practiced by the Jews.

(iii)

(c) There are ____ languages as the official languages of India.

(iv)

(d) ______________ is the spiritual home of sikhs.
Q-2 True or False:

(i)

(a) The Bible is the holy book of Christians.

(ii)

(b) Muharram is celebrated by Christians.

(iii)

(c) India is not rich in culture.

(iv)

(d) Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated by Muslims.
Q-3 One word answer:

(i)

(a) Name one festival mainly celebrated in Rajasthan.

(ii)

(b) What is the harvest festival celebrated in Punjab?

(iii)

(c) What makes India a unique country?

(iv)

(d) Which is a nontheistic dharmic religion?
Q-4 

Write short answers:

(i)

(a) Name four major religions.

(ii)

(b) Which is the holy book of the Sikhs?

(iii)

(c) Where was Jesus Christ born?

Q-5 

Answer the following questions:

(i)

(a) How can you say 'India is a diverse country'?

(ii)

(b) What do you know about Buddhism?

(iii)

(c) What do you know about the customs of India?

Q-6 The oldest surviving text of Hinduism is the ______.

(i)

Rigveda

(ii)

Samveda

(iii)

none of these
Q-7 There are _________ major religious traditions.

(i)

two

(ii)

three

(iii)

four
Q-8 __________ and Jainism were originated in India.

(i)

Hinduism

(ii)

Sikhism

(iii)

Buddhism
Q-9 ___________ is often regarded as the oldest religion in the world.

(i)

Muslim

(ii)

Hinduism

(iii)

Sikhism
Q-10 __________ and Jainism were originated in India.

(i)

Hinduism

(ii)

Sikhism

(iii)

Buddhism
Chapter-25   Art and Architecture
Q-1 True or False:
(a) The Mughal emperor is like Akbar and Jahangir were very fond of paintings.
(b) The Rashtrapati bhavan is in Kolkata.
(c) The Victoria memorial is in Delhi.
(d) Architecture of India is rooted in its history, culture and religion.
Q-2

Match the two columns:
Q-3

Answer the following questions:

(a) Give the examples of three classical dances of India.

(b) Name the earliest known writing system that came to India around 2500 BC.

(c) Give two examples of cave temples.

(d) Name two works of Kalidasa.

(e) Which Indian wont he Nobel Prize for literature?

Q-4 Fill in the blanks:
(a) Emperor ______________ build great stupas at Sanchi and Sarnath.
(b) Vocal music has several__________.
(c) The major themes of Indian arts big and emerging as early as ______________ period.
(d) The ________________ of India is rooted in its history, culture and religion.
Q-5 One word answer:
(a) Name one instrumentalist who played Santoor.
(b) Name the folk dance of Rajasthan.
(c) Name the folk dance of Punjab.
(d) Name the folk dance of Assam.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:

(i)

(a) Emperor ______________ build great stupas at Sanchi and Sarnath.

(ii)

(b) Vocal music has several__________.

(iii)

(c) The major themes of Indian arts big and emerging as early as ______________ period.

(iv)

(d) The ________________ of India is rooted in its history, culture and religion.
Q-2 True or False:

(i)

(a) The Mughal emperor is like Akbar and Jahangir were very fond of paintings.

(ii)

(b) The Rashtrapati bhavan is in Kolkata.

(iii)

(c) The Victoria memorial is in Delhi.

(iv)

(d) Architecture of India is rooted in its history, culture and religion.
Q-3 One word answer:

(i)

(a) Name one instrumentalist who played Santoor.

(ii)

(b) Name the folk dance of Rajasthan.

(iii)

(c) Name the folk dance of Punjab.

(iv)

(d) Name the folk dance of Assam.
Q-4 

Match the two columns:

(i)

Q-5 

Answer the following questions:

(i)

(a) Give the examples of three classical dances of India.

(ii)

(b) Name the earliest known writing system that came to India around 2500 BC.

(iii)

(c) Give two examples of cave temples.

(iv)

(d) Name two works of Kalidasa.

(v)

(e) Which Indian wont he Nobel Prize for literature?

Q-6 ____________ is the oldest language of India.

(i)

Hindi

(ii)

English

(iii)

Sanskrit
Q-7 Vocal and ________ are the two types of music.

(i)

invocal

(ii)

instrumental

(iii)

none of these
Q-8 There are _________ main styles of music in our country.

(i)

two

(ii)

three

(iii)

four
Q-9 Dance is of ______ types.

(i)

two

(ii)

three

(iii)

four
Chapter-26   Our Rights and Duties
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:
(b) Republic day is celebrated on ________________.
(c) _____________ mean those actions which are essential for personal good as well as for the good of community.
(d) India is a _______________ country which has no state religion.
(a) India is the largest _____________ in the world.

(a) India is the largest __________in the world.

(b) __________ and ____________ go together.

(c) All citizens are ____________ before the law.

(d) We should use our right to freedom ____________

(e) India is a ________, __________, ___________, __________Republic

(f) We should obey the _________of the land.

(g) We must protect our _________and _________

Q-2

Answer the following questions:

(a) What type of a republic is our country?

(b) What does a secular government mean?

(c) What are the Fundamental Rights? Make a list of them.

(d) What are the Directive Principles of State Policy in our Constitution?

Q-3 True or False:
(a) There are 12 fundamental rights.
(b) There are 13 fundamental duties.
(c) From 3rd December 2004 onwards people born outside of India shall not be considered as citizens of India and their birth dates are register at an Indian consulate within one year of the date of the birth.
(d) India celebrates the adoption of constitution on 26 January every year as Republic day.
Q-4 One word answer:
(a) The fundamental duties were included in the constitution of India by which act?
(b) Indian constitution came into effect on which date?
(c) Which fundamental right allows citizens to travel wherever they want?
(d) What are the certain guidelines set by the constitution for the government to ensure the welfare of people?
Q-5 Fill in the blanks:
(b) Republic day is celebrated on ________________.
(c) _____________ mean those actions which are essential for personal good as well as for the good of community.
(d) India is a _______________ country which has no state religion.
(a) India is the largest _____________ in the world.

(a) India is the largest __________in the world.

(b) __________ and ____________ go together.

(c) All citizens are ____________ before the law.

(d) We should use our right to freedom ____________

(e) India is a ________, __________, ___________, __________Republic

(f) We should obey the _________of the land.

(g) We must protect our _________and _________

Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:

(i)

(b) Republic day is celebrated on ________________.

(ii)

(c) _____________ mean those actions which are essential for personal good as well as for the good of community.

(iii)

(d) India is a _______________ country which has no state religion.

(iv)

(a) India is the largest _____________ in the world.

(v)

(a) India is the largest __________in the world.

(vi)

(b) __________ and ____________ go together.

(vii)

(c) All citizens are ____________ before the law.

(viii)

(d) We should use our right to freedom ____________

(ix)

(e) India is a ________, __________, ___________, __________Republic

(x)

(f) We should obey the _________of the land.

(xi)

(g) We must protect our _________and _________

Q-2 True or False:

(i)

(a) There are 12 fundamental rights.

(ii)

(b) There are 13 fundamental duties.

(iii)

(c) From 3rd December 2004 onwards people born outside of India shall not be considered as citizens of India and their birth dates are register at an Indian consulate within one year of the date of the birth.

(iv)

(d) India celebrates the adoption of constitution on 26 January every year as Republic day.
Q-3 One word answer:

(i)

(a) The fundamental duties were included in the constitution of India by which act?

(ii)

(b) Indian constitution came into effect on which date?

(iii)

(c) Which fundamental right allows citizens to travel wherever they want?

(iv)

(d) What are the certain guidelines set by the constitution for the government to ensure the welfare of people?
Q-4 

Answer the following questions:

(i)

(a) What type of a republic is our country?

(ii)

(b) What does a secular government mean?

(iii)

(c) What are the Fundamental Rights? Make a list of them.

(iv)

(d) What are the Directive Principles of State Policy in our Constitution?

Q-5 _________ is the largest democracy in the world.

(i)

China

(ii)

India

(iii)

Australia
Q-6 India celebrates the adoption of the Constitution on 26 January each year as the ___________ Day.

(i)

Mother's

(ii)

Republic

(iii)

Independence
Q-7 The _________ of India is the supreme law of India.

(i)

Constitution

(ii)

law

(iii)

none of these
Q-8 ________ mean those actions which are essential for personal good as well as for the good of the community.

(i)

Rights

(ii)

Laws

(iii)

None of these