Geography Practice Questions

Major Landforms of the Earth, Our Country – India, India: Climate, Vegetation and Wildlife

Q1. In the question, a statement of Assertion (A) followed by a statement of Reason (R) is
given. Choose the correct option out of the choices given below the question.
Assertion (A): We should not use the land in a wasteful manner.
Reason (R): The land is not only for our use but for future generations also.

 Both assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and reason (R) is the correct
explanation of assertion (A).
 Both assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of assertion (A).
 Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
 Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Q2. A natural elevation of the earth’s surface that may have a small summit and a broad
base is called ____________________.

Q3. The image given below shows a block mountain.

How are Block Mountains formed?

Q4. Plateaus and mountains are two elevated landforms on the earth’s surface. They are
formed by the internal processes of earth change.
What are the similarities and differences between plateaus and mountains?

Q5. Give reasons for the following:

(a) Few people live in mountains.

(b) Sand and silt and other fine rocky materials are found on plains.

Q6. “Plateaus are of great importance for human beings.” Justify.

Q7. In the question, a statement of Assertion (A) followed by a statement of Reason (R) is
given. Choose the correct option out of the choices given below the question.
Assertion (A): The Tibet plateau is the lowest in the world.
Reason (R): The Tibet plateau has a height of 4,000 to 6,000 metres above the mean sea
level.
1. Both assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and reason (R) is the correct explanation of
assertion (A).
2. Both assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but reason (R) is not the correct explanation
of assertion (A).
3. Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
4. Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
Q8. Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa and Mt. Fujiyama in Japan are examples of:
A. Volcanic mountains C. Fold mountains
B. Fault mountains D. Underwater mountains

Q9. The image given below shows the Hundru waterfall.

Which river forms the Hundru Waterfall? On which kind of landform is it found?

Q10. How are mountains beneficial for us?

Q11. Give reasons for the following:

(a) Aravalli has rounded and low peaks.

(b) The surface of the earth is regularly experiencing changes.

Q12. “Plains are the most useful areas for human habitation.” Explain.

Q13. What is a plateau?

Q14. What is a hill?

Q15. What is erosion?

Q16. Write the types of mountain of which following are examples of:

(a) The Black forest

(b) The Nilgiris
(c) The Fuji Yama
(d) The Andes

Q17. Name two civilizations that flourished in the river valleys.

Q18. Why plateaus are called storehouse of minerals?

Q19. The plains are known as food baskets. Why?

Q20. World’s maximum population is concentrated in plains. Give reasons.

Q21. Name some of the mountain sports.

Q22. Name some of the depositional features.

Q23. Mention the major landforms present on the earth's surface.

Q24. What are glaciers?

Q25. What do you mean by horst?

Q26. How are volcanic mountains formed? Give two example of volcanic mountain.
Q27. How are mountains useful to man?

Q28. How are Plains formed?

Q29. Do you think different means of transport are used in different regions?

Q30. Define the following terms:

1. Folds
2. Faults
3. Earthquake

Q31. Which are the two processes that lead to the formation and development of landforms?

Q32. What do you mean by graben?

Q33. What is the difference between mountains and plateaus?

Q34. What is a range?

Q35. What is deposition?

Q36. Describe the features of a volcano.

Q37. By which forces are the Fold Mountains formed?

Q38. Name some of the hill stations of India.

Q39. Name the source of Mountain Rivers.

Q40. In the question, a statement of Assertion (A) followed by a statement of Reason (R) is
given. Choose the correct option out of the choices given below the question.

Assertion (A): In the western part of India, there is very little vegetation.
Reason (R): In the western part of India, there is a dry, hot and sandy stretch of land.

 Both assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and reason (R) is the correct explanation
of assertion (A).
 Both assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of assertion (A).
 Assertion (A) is true, but reason (R) is false.
 Assertion (A) is false, but reason (R) is true.

Q41. The Lakshadweep islands are situated in the:

(a)- Bay of Bengal (b)- Arabian Sea (c)- Indian Ocean (d)- Andaman Sea

Q42. The image given below shows the Great Himalayas.

What are the characteristics of the Great Himalayas?

Q43. Sunny is studying a map showing rivers in Uttarakhand. He noticed that the rivers
make a pattern similar to the branches of trees. How is this type of pattern formed?

Q44. Give reasons for the following:

(a) The sun rises about two hours earlier in Arunachal Pradesh than in Gujarat.
(b) India is a diverse country in terms of physical features.

Q45. “The Peninsular plateau is a region with numerous hill ranges and valleys.” Explain.

Q46. In the question, a statement of Assertion (A) followed by a statement of Reason (R) is
given. Choose the correct option out of the choices given below the question.

Assertion (A): The Sunderban delta is formed at the mouth of the Arabian Sea.
Reason (R): The Sunderban delta is formed by the Ganga and Brahmaputra.

a) Both assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and reason (R) is the correct explanation
of assertion (A).
b) Both assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of assertion (A).
c) Assertion (A) is true, but reason (R) is false.
d) Assertion (A) is false, but reason (R) is true.

Q47. A river or stream which contributes its water to the main river by discharging it into the
main river from either side is called:

(a)- Sub-stream (b)- Distributary (c)- Tributary (d)- Sub-tributary

Q48. The image given below shows Varanasi, a city situated on the banks of river Ganga in
the northern plains.

Why are rivers important for the northern plains?

Q49. Lakshadweep is a group of islands situated southwest of India in the Arabian Sea.
These islands are made up of corals. How are coral islands formed?

Q50. Give reasons for the following:

(a) India is a vast country.

(b) Some neighbour countries of India have no access to the sea.

Q51. “The western coastal plains are devoid of large deltas.” Justify.

Q52. Name the seven countries that share boundaries with India.

Q53. What is the extent of India in terms of latitude and longitude?

Q54. Define the term delta. Give one example of delta.

Q55. Which two states in India share the common capital?

Q56. What are Coral Islands?

Q57. Which parallel of latitude divides India into almost two equal parts?