Worksheet – Chapter 1: Geographical Diversity of India
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
India is the ______ largest country in the world.
a) 5th
b) 6th
c) 7th
d) 8th
Which river is not fed by Himalayan snow?
a) Ganga
b) Brahmaputra
c) Indus
d) Krishna
The highest Himalayan range is called:
a) Shivalik
b) Himachal
c) Himadri
d) Aravalli
Ladakh is known as:
a) Hot Desert
b) Cold Desert
c) Plateau Desert
d) River Desert
The Thar Desert is mainly located in:
a) Punjab
b) Rajasthan
c) Haryana
d) Gujarat
The Peninsular Plateau is surrounded by water on:
a) One side
b) Two sides
c) Three sides
d) Four sides
Which river flows westward?
a) Krishna
b) Godavari
c) Kaveri
d) Narmada
The Lakshadweep Islands are located in the:
a) Bay of Bengal
b) Arabian Sea
c) Indian Ocean
d) Pacific Ocean
Which animal is famous in the Sundarbans?
a) Elephant
b) Lion
c) Royal Bengal Tiger
d) Leopard
The first Indian in space was:
a) Kalpana Chawla
b) Vikram Sarabhai
c) Rakesh Sharma
d) Sunita Williams
Section B: Fill in the Blanks
- India was once a part of the supercontinent ____________.
- The word Himalaya means “Abode of __________.”
- The Ganga Plains are enriched by mineral-rich ____________.
- The highest peak of the Aravalli Range is ____________.
- The __________ Ghats are taller and continuous.
- Pangong Tso is a high-altitude ____________.
- India has a coastline of over ____________ km.
- The eastern coast has large river ____________.
- The Himalayas grow approximately ____________ mm every year.
- Losar is the Tibetan ____________ festival.
Section C: Match the Following
Column A Column B
1. Himadri a. Cold Desert
2. Ladakh b. Arabian Sea
3. Lakshadweep c. Highest Himalayan range
4. Sundarbans d. Royal Bengal Tiger
5. Narmada e. West-flowing river
Section D: True/False
- The Himalayas are still growing today. (_____)
- Ladakh receives heavy rainfall. (_____)
- Mount Everest is in the Himadri range. (_____)
- Eastern Ghats are higher than Western Ghats. (_____)
- The Thar Desert receives heavy rainfall. (_____)
- The Gangetic Plains are fertile. (_____)
- Lakshadweep consists of coral islands. (_____)
- Sundarbans lie only in India. (_____)
- The Aravalli Range is one of the youngest mountains in the world. (_____)
- The Peninsular Plateau is rich in minerals. (_____)
Section E: Very Short Answer Questions
- Name two Himalayan rivers.
- What is a cold desert?
- Name any two hill stations in the Himalayas.
- Which river forms the largest delta in India?
- Name two tribal communities of the Peninsular Plateau.
Section F: Short Answer Questions
- Why are the Himalayas called the “Water Tower of Asia”?
- How do sand dunes form in the Thar Desert?
- Mention three characteristics of the Gangetic Plains.
- Write any three features of Ladakh.
- Explain the importance of the Western Ghats.
Section G: Long Answer Questions
- Explain how the Himalayas were formed.
- Describe the Peninsular Plateau and its importance.
- Explain the importance of India’s coastlines.
- Why is India called a “Mini-Continent”?
Section H: Case Study Based Questions
Case Study – 1: The Himalayas
The Himalayas stretch across northern India like a giant wall. They protect India from cold winds and are the source of major rivers like the Ganga, Indus, and Brahmaputra. These rivers provide water for drinking, agriculture, and industries. The Himalayas are also important religiously because many temples and pilgrimage sites are located there. People from different countries visit these places every year.
Questions:
- Why are the Himalayas called a natural wall?
- Name any two rivers originating from the Himalayas.
- Write one religious importance of the Himalayas.
- How do the Himalayas help agriculture?
Case Study – 2: The Thar Desert
The Thar Desert lies mainly in Rajasthan. It has sandy landforms called dunes created by wind action. Temperatures are very high during the day and low at night. Rainfall is very less. People living in the desert wear light clothes and use special methods to conserve water.
Questions:
- In which state is the Thar Desert mainly located?
- What are sand dunes?
- Why do people wear loose clothes in the desert?
- Mention one way people adapt to desert conditions.
Case Study – 3: The Sundarbans
The Sundarbans are located in the delta formed by the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers. It is famous for mangrove forests and the Royal Bengal Tiger. Half of the region lies in India and the other half in Bangladesh. It is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its ecological importance.
Questions:
- Which rivers form the Sundarbans delta?
- Which famous animal is found there?
- Why is the Sundarbans important?
- Which neighboring country shares the Sundarbans with India?
- c) 7th
- d) Krishna
- c) Himadri
- b) Cold Desert
- b) Rajasthan
- c) Three sides
- d) Narmada
- b) Arabian Sea
- c) Royal Bengal Tiger
- c) Rakesh Sharma
- Gondwana
- Snow
- Silt
- Mount Abu
- Western
- Lake
- 7500
- Deltas
- 5
- New Year
- Himadri → c. Highest Himalayan range
- Ladakh → a. Cold Desert
- Lakshadweep → b. Arabian Sea
- Sundarbans → d. Royal Bengal Tiger
- Narmada → e. West-flowing river
- True
- False
- True
- False
- False
- True
- True
- False
- False
- True
- Answer: They protect India from cold northern winds and act as a natural barrier.
- Answer: Ganga and Brahmaputra
- Answer: They contain many temples and pilgrimage sites.
- Answer: They provide water through rivers for irrigation.
- Answer: Rajasthan
- Answer: Hill-like formations of sand created by wind.
- Answer: Loose clothes help keep the body cool.
- Answer: Water conservation practices.
- Answer: Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers
- Answer: Royal Bengal Tiger
- Answer: It is important for biodiversity and ecological conservation.
- Answer: Bangladesh
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