Class 6 Social Science Chapter 1: Locating Places on the Earth — practice questions with answers
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35 questions13 easy, 16 medium, 6 hardNCERT · CBSE · State boards
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Q1. What is a map, according to the chapter?
- A representation or drawing of an area, seen as if from the top
- A book of stories
- A photograph taken from the side
- A list of city names
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Answer: A. A representation or drawing of an area, seen as if from the top
Why: A map is a representation or drawing of an area, small or large, viewed as if from the top. [p.9]
Why: A map is a representation or drawing of an area, small or large, viewed as if from the top. [p.9]
Q2. A book or collection of maps is called an ______.
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Answer: atlas
Why: An atlas is a book or collection of maps. [p.9]
Why: An atlas is a book or collection of maps. [p.9]
Q3. A map shows the States, Union Territories and their capitals. What kind of map is it?
- Political map
- Physical map
- Thematic map
- Star map
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Answer: A. Political map
Why: Political maps show countries or states, boundaries and cities; physical maps show natural features; thematic maps show one kind of information. [p.9]
Why: Political maps show countries or states, boundaries and cities; physical maps show natural features; thematic maps show one kind of information. [p.9]
Q4. Which map mainly shows mountains, oceans and rivers?
- Physical map
- Political map
- Thematic map
- City map
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Answer: A. Physical map
Why: Physical maps mainly show natural features such as mountains, oceans and rivers. [p.9]
Why: Physical maps mainly show natural features such as mountains, oceans and rivers. [p.9]
Q5. What are the three important components of maps? (Tick all that apply)
- Distance
- Direction
- Symbols
- Photographs
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Answer: A. Distance; B. Direction; C. Symbols
Why: The three important components of maps are distance, direction and symbols. [p.9]
Why: The three important components of maps are distance, direction and symbols. [p.9]
Q6. Why can a huge place fit on a small piece of paper?
- Because of the map’s scale
- Because of symbols only
- Because maps are photographs
- Because of the four directions
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Answer: A. Because of the map’s scale
Why: The scale tells how much ground distance each centimetre on the map represents. [p.10]
Why: The scale tells how much ground distance each centimetre on the map represents. [p.10]
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How many practice questions are there for Class 6 Social Science Chapter 1: Locating Places on the Earth?
35 questions (13 easy, 16 medium, 6 hard). A few are solved on this page; the free test shows the answer and explanation for every question after you submit.
Is this chapter from the NCERT book?
Yes — it follows the NCERT Class 6 Social Science syllabus, used by CBSE and many state boards.