Class 7 Social Science Chapter 1: Geographical Diversity of India — practice questions with answers
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Q1. When asked how India looks from space, what did Rakesh Sharma reply?
- Sāre jahān se achchha
- Like a small dot
- Very green
- Just like a map
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Answer: A. Sāre jahān se achchha
Why: In 1984, India’s first astronaut replied ‘Sāre jahān se achchha’ — better than the whole world. [p.2]
Why: In 1984, India’s first astronaut replied ‘Sāre jahān se achchha’ — better than the whole world. [p.2]
Q2. On a physical map of India, what do the different colours show?
- Altitudes (heights) of areas
- States
- Population
- Languages
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Answer: A. Altitudes (heights) of areas
Why: The legend shows that colours indicate altitudes. [p.2–3]
Why: The legend shows that colours indicate altitudes. [p.2–3]
Q3. ‘Himalaya’ comes from two Sanskrit words meaning ______.
- ‘abode of snow’
- ‘land of rivers’
- ‘tall mountain’
- ‘home of gods’
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Answer: A. ‘abode of snow’
Why: Hima = snow, ālaya = abode. [p.5]
Why: Hima = snow, ālaya = abode. [p.5]
Q4. Which Himalayan range is the highest and snow-covered all year?
- Himadri (Greater Himalayas)
- Himachal (Lower Himalayas)
- Shivaliks (Outer Himalayas)
- Aravallis
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Answer: A. Himadri (Greater Himalayas)
Why: The Himadri has peaks like Everest and Kanchenjunga and few settlements. [p.6]
Why: The Himadri has peaks like Everest and Kanchenjunga and few settlements. [p.6]
Q5. Why do the Northern Plains have an elaborate road and railway network?
- The land is flat
- There are no rivers
- It is mountainous
- Few people live there
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Answer: A. The land is flat
Why: Flat land allows easy transport networks. [p.10]
Why: Flat land allows easy transport networks. [p.10]
Q6. How are sand dunes formed in the Thar Desert?
- Wind shifts and shapes the sand into hill-like formations
- Rivers deposit sand
- Volcanoes throw sand
- People pile sand
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Answer: A. Wind shifts and shapes the sand into hill-like formations
Why: Dunes can rise as high as 150 metres. [p.13]
Why: Dunes can rise as high as 150 metres. [p.13]
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