Geographical Diversity of India — Hard

Q1. Read the two statements about the Himalayas from and choose the correct option: Statement I: The Himalayas grow taller by about five millimetres each year. Statement II: Over a thousand years, this adds up to about five metres of additional height.

• A. Both I and II are correct, and II is a numerical consequence of I
• B. Both I and II are correct, but II is NOT a consequence of I
• C. I is correct, II is incorrect
• D. I is incorrect, II is correct

Q2. Match the Himalayan range with its description from and choose the correct option: A. Himadri 1. Outermost and lowest range; rolling hills and dense forests; transition zone to the Gangetic Plains B. Himachal 2. Highest and most rugged; home to Mount Everest and Kanchenjunga; snow throughout the year C. Shivalik 3. Lies south of the Greater Himalayas; moderate climate; popular hill stations

• A. A–2, B–3, C–1
• B. A–1, B–2, C–3
• C. A–3, B–1, C–2
• D. A–2, B–1, C–3

Q3. Assertion (A): The Bhagirathi River is regarded as the source of the Ganga. Reason (R): The Bhagirathi originates from Gaumukh, the edge of the Gangotri Glacier in Uttarakhand.

• A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
• C. A is true, R is false
• D. A is false, R is true

Q4. Why Ladakh's terrain is called 'moonland'. Three statements follow: I. The folded portion of Ladakh was once part of an ocean. II. Rocks here are made largely of sand and clay. III. The landscape was shaped by volcanic eruptions in the last century. Which combination is correct?

• A. I and II only
• B. II and III only
• C. I and III only
• D. All three

Q5. A teacher in Leh asks her students to list animals unique to Ladakh's harsh cold-desert conditions. Based which option is NOT correct?

• A. Snow leopards are found here
• B. Ibex live in this region
• C. Tibetan antelopes inhabit the area
• D. Royal Bengal tigers roam these slopes

Q6. The 'Don't Miss Out' box contrasts the Brahmaputra with rivers like the Ganga, Yamuna and Kaveri. Two statements follow: Statement A: Most rivers in India are named after goddesses. Statement B: The Brahmaputra means 'son of Brahma' and gets bigger during the summer instead of drying up.

• A. Both A and B are correct and are stated on
• B. Only A is correct
• C. Only B is correct
• D. Neither A nor B is in the textbook

Q7. Aarti's teacher shows Fig. 1.22 — a city of yellow sandstone in the middle of the Thar Desert. She asks: 'Which UNESCO World Heritage Site is this?' Based on the caption, the correct answer is

• A. Chittorgarh Fort, surrounded by hills
• B. Jaisalmer Fort, the 'Golden City' in the middle of the Thar
• C. Kumbhalgarh Fort, in the Aravallis
• D. Red Fort in Delhi, on the Yamuna

Q8. The Aravallis are rich in minerals like marble, granite, zinc and copper. Three statements follow: I. Evidence at the ancient mines of Zawar shows mining there over eight centuries ago. II. Indians at Zawar were the first in the world to master the delicate extraction of zinc. III. The Aravallis have no record of historical mining. Which combination is correct?

• A. I and II only
• B. II and III only
• C. I and III only
• D. Only II

Q9. How Thar residents adapt to water scarcity. Which of the following is NOT a textbook-named adaptation?

• A. Women travel long distances each day to fetch water
• B. Utensils are scoured with sand and given only a light rinse
• C. Water used for rinsing is reused for watering plants
• D. Drinking water is imported daily from the Aravallis by truck

Q10. A peninsula is defined as a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides. Using the page, identify the three water bodies that bound India's Peninsular Plateau

• A. Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean
• B. Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, Pacific Ocean
• C. Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean
• D. Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean Sea

Q11. Read the two statements from about plateau rivers and choose the correct option: Statement I: The Peninsular Plateau tilts a little to the east, so most of its rivers flow towards the Bay of Bengal. Statement II: The Narmada and Tapti are west-flowing rivers that drain into the Arabian Sea.

• A. Both I and II are correct, and II is an exception to I
• B. Both I and II are correct, but II contradicts and disproves I
• C. I is correct, II is incorrect
• D. I is incorrect, II is correct

Q12. The East Coast of India. Which set of FOUR rivers does the page name is described as forming fertile deltas there?

• A. Narmada, Tapti, Sabarmati, Mahi
• B. Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, Kaveri
• C. Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati, Sutlej
• D. Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Beas

Q13. The Sundarbans. Three statements follow: I. The Sundarbans lie in the delta of the Ganga and Brahmaputra. II. About half of the Sundarbans is in India and the rest is in Bangladesh. III. The Sundarbans are a UNESCO Heritage Site and home to the Royal Bengal Tiger. Which combination is correct?

• A. I and II only
• B. II and III only
• C. I and III only
• D. All three

Q14. The 'Don't Miss Out' box calls Mawlynnong village 'the cleanest village in Asia'. Three statements follow: I. Mawlynnong is situated in the East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya. II. The village is known for bamboo dustbins and eco-friendly living practices. III. The village is also known for its living root bridges, woven from tree roots over many years. Which combination is correct?

• A. I and II only
• B. II and III only
• C. I and III only
• D. All three

Q15. Question 9 in the chapter exercise asks how India's geography helps unite people despite different regions. 'Before we move on …' summary supports the question with which TWO points? I. Diverse geographic features have created varied conditions for soil, flora, fauna, life and economic opportunities. II. These geographical features have played an important role in shaping our civilisation. III. India's diversity proves it should be split into several smaller countries.

• A. I and II only
• B. II and III only
• C. I and III only
• D. All three