Landforms and Life — Important Questions
CBSE · Class 6 · Social Science
44 important questions from Landforms and Life for CBSE Class 6 Social Science, with answers. Part of the CBSE Class 6 Social Science syllabus.
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Which of the following are characteristics of mountains?
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Broad base, Steep slopes, Narrow summit
Mountains have a broad base, steep slopes, and narrow summit. Flat surfaces are characteristics of plains, not mountains.
The Tibetan Plateau is known as the 'Roof of the World'.
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True
The Tibetan Plateau is nicknamed the 'Roof of the World' because it has an average altitude of 4,500 meters, making it the highest plateau in the world.
Which of these are major occupations in plains?
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River fishing, Agriculture
Plains, especially river plains, have fertile soil and support farming on a large scale. The chapter says that in the Ganga plain, major occupations include river fishing and agriculture. Mining is linked more with plateaus, while herding is more common in many mountain regions.
Plateaus are often called 'storehouses of minerals'.
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True
Plateaus are rich in mineral deposits and are called 'storehouses of minerals'. Many of the world's largest mines are found on plateaus.
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