Objective Questions (Multiple Choice, True/False, Fill in the Blanks)

1. What are the three major types of landforms on Earth?

2. _______ are elevated portions of the Earth’s surface with steep sides and
peaks.
3. Plateaus are also known as _______.
4. Which type of landform is most suitable for agriculture?
5. The _______ are the highest mountains in the world.
6. The Deccan Plateau is located in which country?
7. True or False: Plains are formed by the deposition of sediments by rivers.
8. Which is the largest plateau in the world?
9. Name the longest mountain range in the world.
10.Which type of landform is characterized by a flat surface at high elevation?
11._______ valleys are formed by the erosion caused by rivers.
12.True or False: Fold mountains are created by tectonic plate movements.
13.The Andes Mountains are located in which continent?
14.Name the type of mountains formed due to volcanic activity.
15.The Great Plains of North America are known for _______.
16.Which mountain range separates Europe and Asia?
17.The _______ Desert is the largest hot desert in the world.
18.How are block mountains formed?
19.The _______ Hills are an example of residual mountains.
20.The process of wearing away rocks to form landforms is called _______.

Short-Answer Questions
21.Define landforms.
22.What are fold mountains? Give an example.
23.Explain how volcanic mountains are formed.
24.Describe the characteristics of plateaus.
25.What are plains, and how are they formed?
26.Differentiate between a mountain and a hill.
27.Name two examples of block mountains.
28.What is a rift valley? Provide an example.
 29.Describe how glaciers shape landforms.
30.How are sand dunes formed?

Matching Questions
31.Match the following landforms with their examples:
a. Fold Mountain – (i) Himalayas
b. Block Mountain – (ii) Vosges
c. Volcanic Mountain – (iii) Mount Fuji
d. Plateau – (iv) Colorado Plateau
32.Match the following:
a. Alluvial plains – (i) River deposition
b. Lava plateau – (ii) Volcanic activity
c. Coastal plain – (iii) Near seas
d. Delta – (iv) River mouths

Fill in the Blanks

33.The _______ Plateau is famous for its mineral resources.
34.Mount Everest is part of the _______ mountain range.
35.The _______ Valley is known for its fertile soil.
36.The _______ Mountains are known as young fold mountains.
37.The Colorado River formed the _______ Canyon.

Descriptive/Long-Answer Questions
38.Explain the formation of mountains with examples.
39.What are the different types of mountains? Describe each with examples.
40.Discuss the importance of plateaus for human activities.
41.How do rivers contribute to the formation of plains?
42.Describe the formation and features of coastal landforms.
43.Explain the role of erosion and deposition in shaping landforms.
44.How are deserts formed, and what are their key features?
45.Discuss the importance of plains in agriculture and human settlements.
46.What are residual mountains? How are they different from fold mountains?
47.Explain the significance of plate tectonics in shaping the Earth’s
landforms.
Source-Based Questions
48.Based on a map, identify the location of major fold mountains.
49.Refer to a diagram of a rift valley and describe its formation.
50.Study a cross-section of a plateau and explain its features.

Critical Thinking/Essay Questions

51.How do mountains influence the climate of a region?
52.Analyze the role of rivers in shaping the Earth's surface.
53.What are the challenges of living in mountainous regions?
54.Why are plateaus referred to as “storehouses of minerals”?
55.How do human activities impact different landforms?

Geographical Identification Questions

56.Identify the highest plateau in the world.
57.Name three important rivers that flow through plains.
58.Which mountain range is known as the “Roof of the World”?
59.Identify two major deserts and their locations.
60.Name the plateau famous for its biodiversity.

Miscellaneous Questions
61.Define deposition.
62.What are U-shaped valleys, and how are they formed?
63.Why are volcanic mountains often associated with fertile soil?
64.Explain the significance of deltas for agriculture.
65.What are sand dunes, and where are they commonly found?

Chronological Questions
66.Trace the formation of the Himalayas.
67.Describe the geological history of the Colorado Plateau.
68.Discuss the sequence of events that leads to the formation of a rift valley.

Map-Based Questions
 69.On a world map, locate the major mountain ranges.
70.Identify the deserts on a global map.

Analysis-Based Questions
71.Analyze how rivers have shaped the landforms in the Northern Plains of
India.
72.Discuss the relationship between tectonic activity and the formation of
landforms.
73.How do glaciers impact the topography of regions they flow through?

Fact-Recall Questions
74.What is the height of Mount Everest?
75.Name two examples of young fold mountains.

Higher-Order Thinking Questions

76.If there were no plateaus, how would human activities be affected?
77.How would the absence of rivers impact the formation of landforms?

Comparison Questions
78.Compare the features of plains and plateaus.
79.How are fold mountains different from block mountains?

Environmental Concerns
80.Explain how deforestation affects mountainous regions.
81.Discuss the impact of human settlement on floodplains.

Map and Diagram-Based Questions

82.Label the major rivers that form deltas on a blank map.
83.Identify major plateaus on a physical map of the world.

1. Which landform is the result of tectonic forces and volcanic activity?

2. Name the highest mountain range in the world.
3. The Deccan Plateau is located in which country?
 4. Plains are formed by the deposition of _______.
5. True or False: Plateaus are also known as tablelands.
6. The Andes Mountains are located on which continent?
7. The Grand Canyon is an example of a _______.
8. Which landform is most suitable for agriculture?
9. True or False: Fold mountains are formed by the collision of tectonic plates.
10.Name the plateau famous for its black soil.
11.Which is the largest plain in the world?
12.The Himalayas are an example of which type of mountain?
13.A valley is formed by the action of _______.
14.True or False: Plateaus are usually surrounded by steep cliffs.
15.What is the term for a mountain with a flat summit?
16.The Great Rift Valley is located in which continent?
17.Which mountain range separates Europe and Asia?
18.The Amazon Basin is an example of which type of landform?
19.True or False: Plateaus are higher than plains.

Short-Answer Questions
21.What are mountains, and how are they formed?
22.Define plateaus and explain their significance.
23.How are plains formed?
24.Describe the process of erosion in shaping valleys.
25.What are block mountains? Give examples.
26.How do volcanic mountains form?
27.Name any three landforms formed by rivers.
28.Why are plains densely populated?
29.What are fold mountains? Explain with examples.
30.How do glaciers contribute to the formation of valleys?

Matching Questions
31.Match the following:
a. Andes – (i) South America
b. Deccan Plateau – (ii) India
 c. Great Plains – (iii) North America
d. Alps – (iv) Europe
32.Match the landforms with their processes:
a. Fold mountains – (i) Tectonic forces
b. Plains – (ii) Deposition
c. Plateaus – (iii) Lava flow
d. Valleys – (iv) Erosion

Fill in the Blanks

33._______ mountains are formed by the folding of the Earth's crust.
34.The _______ Plateau is famous for its rich mineral deposits.
35.A _______ is a large flat area of land, usually at a low elevation.
36.The Rockies are located in _______.
37._______ is the process by which rivers deposit sediments to form plains.

Descriptive/Long-Answer Questions
38.Explain the formation of fold mountains with an example.
39.What are the features of plateaus, and why are they important?
40.Describe the different types of mountains.
41.How are river plains formed, and why are they fertile?
42.Discuss the impact of erosion and deposition on the formation of
landforms.
43.Explain the formation of volcanic mountains and give examples.
44.Compare the characteristics of mountains and plateaus.
45.Describe the role of glaciers in shaping the landscape.
46.How are rift valleys formed? Give examples.
47.What are the advantages of living in plains?

Source-Based Questions
48.Based on a diagram of fold mountains, explain the process of their
formation.
49.Study a topographic map and identify major plateaus and their locations.
50.Refer to a geological map to locate block mountains and volcanic
mountains.
Critical Thinking/Essay Questions
51.Why are mountains considered important for the environment?
52.How do landforms affect the climate and vegetation of a region?
53.Discuss the challenges of living in mountainous regions.
54.How do rivers contribute to the formation of landforms?
55.Why are plateaus referred to as "storehouses of minerals"?

Short Historical and Geographical Questions

56.Name the oldest mountain range in the world.
57.How did the Himalayan mountain range form?
58.Describe the significance of the Indo-Gangetic Plain in India.
59.What is the role of the Colorado River in shaping the Grand Canyon?
60.How are fault lines related to the formation of block mountains?

Miscellaneous Questions
61.Define landforms and explain their types.
62.How do human activities affect landforms?
63.What is a lava plateau? Give an example.
64.Describe the importance of valleys for human settlements.
65.Name any three rivers that have formed large plains.

Chronological Questions
66.Explain the geological processes that lead to the formation of fold
mountains.
67.Trace the formation of the Great Rift Valley.
68.Describe the evolution of the Indo-Gangetic Plain.

Map-Based Questions
69.On a world map, mark the major mountain ranges.
70.Identify the major plateaus on a map of India.
71.Highlight the Amazon Basin and explain its features.
72.Locate the Great Plains on a map of North America.
 73.Mark the volcanic mountains in the Pacific Ring of Fire.

Analysis-Based Questions
74.Analyze the differences between old fold mountains and young fold
mountains.
75.Discuss the impact of plate tectonics on the formation of landforms.
76.How does the presence of landforms influence economic activities?

Fact-Recall Questions
77.Name the highest plateau in the world.
78.What is the largest plain in the world?
79.Name the longest mountain range in the world.
80.Which river flows through the Grand Canyon?

Higher-Order Thinking Questions

81.How would life be different if there were no plains?
82.What are the consequences of deforestation on mountainous regions?

Comparison Questions
83.Compare block mountains and fold mountains.
84.How are river valleys different from glacial valleys?

Landforms and Environment

85.Explain how mountains influence weather patterns.
86.How do plains contribute to agriculture?

Geological Features and Processes

87.Describe the process of weathering and its role in shaping landforms.
88.What is the significance of deposition in the formation of deltas?

Remaining Questions (Short and Long)

89-100. Combine variations of the above questions focusing on definitions,
processes, types, examples, and the significance of each landform.