CLASS: 7 SOCIAL SCIENCE UNIT: 1, GEOGRAPHICAL DIVERSITY OF INDIA CBA: 1

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CLASS: 7 SOCIAL SCIENCE UNIT: 1, GEOGRAPHICAL DIVERSITY OF INDIA CBA: 1 👇


1. Why are the Himalayas called the "Water Tower of Asia"?

  • They create fertile deserts.
  • They feed many major rivers.
  • They support coastal fishing.
  • They produce mineral fuels.

2. A farmer depends on river water for irrigation. Which region helps him most?

  • The coastal islands.
  • The western deserts.
  • The Himalayas
  • The eastern plateau.

3. What would happen if the Himalayan snow stopped melting?

  • Forests would become deserts.
  • Plateaus would lose minerals.
  • Rivers would get less water.
  • Islands would become larger.

4. Which feature acts as a natural barrier in northern India?

  • The Gangetic Plains.
  • The Peninsular Plateau.
  • The Himalayan foothills.
  • The Himalayas

5. Why is Ladakh called a cold desert?

  • It has dense forests.
  • It receives very little rainfall.
  • It has rich grasslands.
  • It has many rivers.

6. A tourist wants to see "Moonland". Where should he go?

  • Jaisalmer Desert Region.
  • Delhi Capital Region.
  • Ladakh
  • Mumbai Coastal Region.

7. Which animal is most useful to people in Ladakh?

  • Tiger of Sundarbans.
  • Snow leopard species.
  • Mountain goat variety.
  • Yak

8. Why do people rear yaks in the Himalayas?

  • For hunting wild animals.
  • For milk, wool and transport.
  • For guarding crop fields.
  • For carrying forest timber.

9. Why are the Gangetic Plains highly fertile?

  • Forests add desert sand.
  • Rivers deposit minerals in the soil.
  • Mountains supply rock dust.
  • Animals enrich coastal lands.

10. Where is agriculture most likely to be successful?

  • Cold desert region.
  • High mountain slopes.
  • Gangetic Plains
  • Rocky plateau region.

11. Why are transportation networks well developed in the Northern Plains?

  • The climate stays cold.
  • The land is flat.
  • The forests are thick.
  • The rivers flow slowly.

12. A company wants to build a railway line easily. Which region is best?

  • Western coastal hills.
  • Gangetic Plains
  • Cold desert region.
  • Mountain glacier zone.

13. Why does the Brahmaputra become larger in summer?

  • Rain stops completely there.
  • Snow melts in the Himalayas.
  • Winds push ocean water.
  • Deserts release groundwater.

14. Which national animal was saved through Project Tiger?

  • Leopard of Himalayas.
  • Lion of Gir Forest.
  • Tiger
  • Elephant of Assam.

15. What forms sand dunes in the Thar Desert?

  • Heavy mountain rainfall.
  • Strong river currents.
  • Wind
  • Volcanic eruptions nearby.

16. Why do people adapt their clothing in the Thar Desert?

  • To copy city fashions.
  • To attract foreign visitors.
  • To suit harsh desert conditions.
  • To celebrate sports events.

17. Water is scarce in the Thar Desert. What is the best solution?

  • Building wider highways.
  • Cutting nearby forests.
  • Installing city flyovers.
  • Rainwater harvesting

18. Which city is known as the "Golden City"?

  • Jaipur Pink City.
  • Delhi Heritage City.
  • Mumbai Financial City.
  • Jaisalmer

19. Why are taankas important in Rajasthan?

  • They grow desert crops.
  • They generate hydropower.
  • They store rainwater.
  • They provide railway links.

20. What is the greatest geographical role of the Aravalli Hills?

  • They create fertile deltas.
  • They stop desert expansion eastward.
  • They form island chains.
  • They guide ocean currents.

21. Why are the Aravallis economically important?

  • They contain rich glaciers.
  • They support deep oceans.
  • They contain valuable minerals.
  • They create fertile islands.

22. Which fort is surrounded by the Aravalli Hills?

  • Red Fort Delhi.
  • Golconda Fort Region.
  • Agra Fort Complex.
  • Kumbhalgarh Fort

23. What is a plateau?

  • A deep river valley.
  • A flat-topped elevated landform.
  • A sandy coastal beach.
  • A snow-covered glacier.

24. Why is the Peninsular Plateau called a peninsula?

  • It contains many waterfalls.
  • It is surrounded by water on three sides.
  • It receives heavy snowfall.
  • It touches foreign countries.

25. Which mountain range runs along India's western coast?

  • Eastern coastal plains.
  • Aravalli hill system.
  • Western Ghats
  • Northern mountain ranges.

26. Why are the Western Ghats important?

  • They support rich biodiversity.
  • They increase desert areas.
  • They block river systems.
  • They reduce forest cover.

27. Most rivers of the Peninsular Plateau flow towards which direction?

  • West
  • North
  • East
  • South

28. A hydroelectric project is planned. Which feature is most useful?

  • Dry desert regions.
  • Waterfalls and rivers
  • Rocky sand dunes.
  • Dense grass plains.

29. Tribal communities are closely connected with ______.

  • Modern metro cities.
  • Nature and forests
  • Large industrial zones.
  • Busy airport regions.

30. Which statement best explains India's geographical diversity?

  • India has only mountains.
  • India has mountains, plains, deserts, plateaus and islands.
  • India has only plateaus.
  • India has only plains.
Location: Mogalturu, Andhra Pradesh, India

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