DAV CLASS 6 SOCIAL SCIENCE - INDIA - THE LAND OF MONSOON CLIMATE

 

DAV CLASS 6 SOCIAL SCIENCE - INDIA - THE LAND OF MONSOON CLIMATE

 

Q (1): India is known as the land of monsoon climate.

(a) TRUE

(b) FALSE

Q (2): Monsoon refers to the _____season

(a) Winter

(b) rainy

(c) summer

(d) none of these

Q (3): The weather experts forecast the arrival of the monsoon.

(a) TRUE 

(b) FALSE

Q (4): If the monsoon fails to arrive or the amount of rainfall is less than normal, the ________ conditions make the life of people miserable

(a) drought 

(b) food

(c) tsunami 

(d) none of these

Q (5): The monsoon influences the life of people in India to a great extent. Explain.

Q (6): The Himalayan chain of mountains protects India from chilly cold winds blowing from the northern polar regions.

(a) TRUE 

(b) FALSE

Q (7): India is called a land of tropical monsoon climate. Why?

Q (8): The climate of India is tropical, yet, it reflects the diversity at the regional level. Why?

Q (9): In south India, the climate is ____ and _______

(a) hot 

(b) humid

(c) both a and b 

(d) none of these

Q (10): The coastal areas have a moderate climate.

(a) TRUE 

(b) FALSE

Q (11): North India experiences an extreme climate.

(a) TRUE 

(b) FALSE

Q (12): The summers are very hot and winters are very cold in north India.

(a) TRUE 

(b) FALSE

Q (13): The mountain regions receive snowfall during winter.

(a) TRUE 

(b) FALSE

Q (14): The desert of Rajasthan is hot during the daytime and cold during the nights.

(a) TRUE 

(b) FALSE

Q (15): The north-east states experience heavy rainfall between ______

(a) October to February

(b) June to September.

(c) February to June

(d) none of these

Q (16): The desert of Rajasthan gets very ____ rainfall.

(a) heavy 

(b) little

(c) both a and b 

(d) none of these

Q (17): Desert remains almost dry throughout the year.

(a) TRUE 

(b) FALSE

Q (18): The weather experts have identified a _______ in India namely.

(a) the cycle of four seasons

(b) the cycle of six seasons

(c) the cycle of two seasons

(d) the cycle of three seasons

Q (19): The weather experts have identified a cycle of four seasons in India namely

(a) the Cold Weather Season

(b) the Hot Weather Season

(c) the Season of Advancing Monsoon and the Season of Retreating Monsoon.

(d) All of the above

Q (20): ________are generally the months of cold weather throughout the country.

(a) December

(b) January

(c) February

(d) All of the above

Q (21): The winds in _______ season blow from land to the sea

(a) winter

(b) summer

(c) Rainy

(d) All of the above

Q (22): The duration of the hot weather season is from

(a) March to May

(b) October to February

(c) June to September.

(d) All of the above

Q (23): The sun is overhead and to the _____ of the equator.

(a) South 

(b) North

(c) East 

(d) West

Q (24): _______ are the hottest months in north India when the temperature rises up to 45°C in some places.

(a) May and June

(b) October to February

(c) June to September.

(d) All of the above

Q (25): hot and dry winds are called___

(a) Loo 

(b) Breeze

(c) Both a and b 

(d) None of these

Q (26): ________ is the period of advancing monsoon.

(a) March to May

(b) June to September

(c) October to February

(d) none of these

Q (27): Wind blows from sea to land in ______ season

(a) The Advancing Monsoon

(b) winter

(c) summer

(d) none of these

Q (28): Mawsynram in Meghalaya is the wettest place in the world.

(a) TRUE 

(b) FALSE

Q (29): The monsoon season affects the lifestyle and economic activity of the people throughout India.

(a) TRUE 

(b) FALSE

Q (30): The farmers, all over India, start their agricultural activities with the onset of________

(a) monsoon 

(b) winter

(c) summer 

(d) None of these

Q (31): Timely rainfall helps in getting a good harvest.

(a) TRUE 

(b) FALSE

Q (32): During The Retreating Monsoon season the eastern coast of south India receives rainfall from tropical cyclones, coming from______

(a) Indian Ocean 

(b) Bay of Bengal

(c) both a and b 

(d) None of these

Q (33): The natural vegetation is directly affected by the variations in the climatic conditions in India.

(a) TRUE 

(b) FALSE

Q (34): The type of vegetation changes with the change in the _____ and ________

(a) amount of rainfall

(b) temperature

(c) Both a and b

(d) None of these

Q (35): _______ and the ______ also infuence the growth and variety of plants

(a) type of soil 

(b) Relief features

(c) Both a and b 

(d) None of these

Q (36): The natural vegetation of India may be divided into _____ groups

(a) Five 

(b) four

(c) three 

(d) two

Q (37): Tropical Evergreen Forests are also called

(a) Monsoon Forests

(b) Tropical Rain Forests

(c) Tropical Deciduous Forests

(d) The Thorny Forests

Q (38): ______ They grow in the regions of heavy rainfall over 200 cm per annum

(a) monsoon forests

(b) Tropical Rain Forests

(c) Tropical Deciduous Forests

(d) The Thorny Forests

Q (39): The trees in _______ forests shed their leaves during the dry season

(a) Tropical Deciduous Forests:

(b) Tropical Rain Forests

(c) Mangrove vegetation

(d) The Thorny Forests

Q (40): _________ grow in the areas where the amount of rainfall is between 100 cm to 200 cm

(a) Tropical Deciduous Forests:

(b) Tropical Rain Forests

(c) Mangrove vegetation

(d) The Thorny Forests

Q (41): Tropical Deciduous Forests are the typical

(a) monsoon forests

(b) Tropical Rain Forests

(c) Mangrove vegetation

(d) The Thorny Forests

Q (42): ________ grow in the areas where rainfall is scanty and less than 50 cm.

(a) monsoon forests

(b) The Thorny Forests

(c) Mangrove vegetation

(d) None of these

Q (43): thorny bushes and cactus plants grow well in

(a) monsoon forests

(b) The Thorny Forests

(c) Mangrove vegetation

(d) None of these

Q (44): The trees, like________, are found in areas where rainfall ranges between 40 cm and 50 cm

(a) kikar

(b) babul

(c) Khair

(d) All of the above

Q (45): The Thorny Forests are found in

(a) Rajasthan

(b) Haryana

(c) Punjab

(d) All of the above

Q (46): The Thorny Forests are also found in the interior parts of the Deccan Plateau region.

(a) TRUE 

(b) FALSE

Q (47): The _________ grows well in the low-lying delta regions alongthe eastern coast of India.

(a) Mangrove vegetation

(b) The Thorny Forests

(c) monsoon forests

(d) all of the above

Q (48): The tidal vegetation grows in

(a) swamps 

(b) marshes of salt

(c) freshwaters 

(d) all of the above

Q (49): ______ is the important tree of Mangroove forests

(a) kikar, 

(b) Sundri

(c) Khair 

(d) all of the above

Q (50): Why tidal forests of Ganga Delta have been named Sundarban.

Q (51): In the Himalaya mountains, the vegetation changes according to the altitude.

(a) TRUE 

(b) FALSE

Q (52): "In the Himalaya mountains, the vegetation changes according to the altitude. Why?

Q (53): The belt of coniferous trees start from the height of 1600 metres up to 3300 metres.

(a) TRUE 

(b) FALSE

Q (54): ______are the main species of trees found in Monsoon Forests

(a) Pine

(b) spruce

(c) silver fr

(d) All of the above

Q (55): The coniferous belt is succeeded by the _______ which includes small trees, grasses and mosses.

(a) alpine vegetation

(b) The Mountain Vegetation

(c) Mangrove vegetation

(d) All of the above

Q (56): The cutting of forests ruthlessly, is called______

(a) deforestation 

(b) aforestaion

Q (57): Deforestation has created many problems?

Q (58): The forests are the source of various products like

(a) valuable herbs

(b) medicines

(c) timber

(d) All of the above

Q (59): Forests help in maintaining an ecological balance.

(a) TRUE 

(b) FALSE

Q (60): Why is it necessary to conserve and protect the forest cover.

Q (61): The cutting of trees for fuel should be prohibited.

(a) TRUE 

(b) FALSE

Q (62): India is rich in having a large variety of wildlife.

(a) TRUE 

(b) FALSE

Q (63): The elephants are found in ___and ________climate

(a) Hot 

(b) humid

(c) Both a and b 

(d) none of these

Q (64): One-horned rhinoceros is found in the marshes of

(a) Assam 

(b) West Bengal

(c) Both a and b 

(d) None of these

Q (65): Indian lion is found in the Gir Forests in

(a) Gujarat 

(b) Rajasthan

(c) West Bengal 

(d) None of these

Q (66): The _____ is our National animal.

(a) lion 

(b) tiger

(c) peacock 

(d) none of these

Q (67): ______ and ______ are the animals of prey,

(a) leopard 

(b) panthers

(c) Both a and b 

(d) none of these

Q (68): The Himalayas are the habitat of

(a) wild sheep 

(b) mountain goats

(c) snow leopards. 

(d) None of these

Q (69): India has several species of monkeys, such as

(a) hoolock gibbon 

(b) macaques

(c) langurs 

(d) all of the above

Q (70): The ____ is our National bird

(a) pigeon 

(b) peacock

(c) crow 

(d) all of the above

Q (71): A number of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks have been set up all over India in order to

preserve our rich wildlife.

(a) TRUE 

(b) FALSE

Q (72): All of us should feel responsible to save our rich bio-diversity.

(a) TRUE 

(b) FALSE

Q (73): On the physical map of India, show areas of heavy rainfall

Q (74): On the physical map of India, show areas of medium rainfall

Q (75): On the physical map of India, show areas of low rainfall

Q (76): On the political map of India, show Rajaji National Park,

Q (77): On the political map of India, show Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

Q (78): On the political map of India, show Gir National Park.

Q (79): Collect the data of temperature and rainfall for the following four cities of India:

Delhi, Mumbai, Srinagar and Jaipur. Relate this data to the diversity in climate and try to find out the reason for the same.

Q (80): Collect some pictures of trees found in different parts of India. Group them according to the types of forests

Q (81): Collect pictures of important wild animals and birds and paste them in a scrap flee. Write their names and habitats. How many of them have you seen live and where?

Q (82): Plant any sapling in your neighbourhood and observe its development. Compare it to your upbringing after discussing it with your mother

Q (83): Prepare a chart titled 'Natural Vegetatio of India', as per the following format.