Chapter 6 : Major Landforms of the Earth

Class 6 Geography – Chapter 6

Major Landforms of the Earth

100 MCQs (With Answers)

1. Which landform rises sharply from the surrounding area?

A. Plateau
B. Plain
C. Mountain
D. Valley
Answer: C

2. Mountains are usually higher than:

A. Plateaus
B. Plains
C. Hills
D. All of these
Answer: D

3. Which is the highest mountain range in the world?

A. Andes
B. Rockies
C. Alps
D. Himalayas
Answer: D

4. Mountains are useful for:

A. Tourism
B. Climate influence
C. Source of rivers
D. All of these
Answer: D

5. Which type of mountains are formed by folding of the Earth’s crust?

A. Block mountains
B. Fold mountains
C. Volcanic mountains
D. Residual mountains
Answer: B

6. The Himalayas are:

A. Block mountains
B. Volcanic mountains
C. Fold mountains
D. Residual mountains
Answer: C

7. Which mountains are formed due to volcanic eruptions?

A. Fold mountains
B. Block mountains
C. Volcanic mountains
D. Residual mountains
Answer: C

8. Mount Fuji is an example of:

A. Fold mountain
B. Block mountain
C. Volcanic mountain
D. Residual mountain
Answer: C

9. Which mountains are formed when land between faults rises?

A. Fold
B. Block
C. Volcanic
D. Residual
Answer: B

10. The Black Forest Mountains are:

A. Fold mountains
B. Volcanic mountains
C. Block mountains
D. Residual mountains
Answer: C

11. Which mountains are worn down by erosion?

A. Fold
B. Block
C. Volcanic
D. Residual
Answer: D

12. Hills are generally:

A. Very steep
B. Lower than mountains
C. Flat-topped
D. Below sea level
Answer: B

13. Plateaus are also called:

A. Lowlands
B. Tablelands
C. Valleys
D. Basins
Answer: B

14. Which landform has a flat top and steep sides?

A. Plain
B. Plateau
C. Mountain
D. Valley
Answer: B

15. Which is the largest plateau in the world?

A. Deccan Plateau
B. Tibetan Plateau
C. African Plateau
D. Brazilian Plateau
Answer: B

16. The Deccan Plateau is located in:

A. Europe
B. Africa
C. Asia
D. Australia
Answer: C

17. Plateaus are rich in:

A. Forests
B. Minerals
C. Rivers
D. Crops
Answer: B

18. Which plateau is famous for diamond mining?

A. Tibetan Plateau
B. African Plateau
C. Deccan Plateau
D. Patagonian Plateau
Answer: C

19. Which landform is best for mining?

A. Plains
B. Plateaus
C. Valleys
D. Hills
Answer: B

20. Plains are formed mainly by:

A. Wind
B. Ice
C. River deposits
D. Volcanic lava
Answer: C

21. Plains are generally:

A. Rough
B. Uneven
C. Flat
D. Steep
Answer: C

22. Which landform is most suitable for farming?

A. Mountain
B. Plateau
C. Plain
D. Valley
Answer: C

23. Why are plains densely populated?

A. Harsh climate
B. Fertile soil
C. Steep slopes
D. Poor transport
Answer: B

24. The Northern Plains of India are formed by:

A. Wind
B. Ice
C. Rivers
D. Volcanoes
Answer: C

25. Which landform supports easy transportation?

A. Mountains
B. Plateaus
C. Plains
D. Hills
Answer: C

26. Which landform has steep sides and narrow top?

A. Plateau
B. Mountain
C. Plain
D. Basin
Answer: B

27. Valleys are usually formed by:

A. Rivers and glaciers
B. Volcanoes
C. Winds only
D. Earthquakes
Answer: A

28. A V-shaped valley is formed by:

A. Glacier
B. River
C. Wind
D. Sea waves
Answer: B

29. A U-shaped valley is formed by:

A. River
B. Wind
C. Glacier
D. Volcano
Answer: C

30. Which landform lies between mountains?

A. Plateau
B. Plain
C. Valley
D. Basin
Answer: C

31. Mountains help in:

A. Causing rainfall
B. Blocking cold winds
C. Tourism
D. All of these
Answer: D

32. Which landform has thin population?

A. Plains
B. Plateaus
C. Mountains
D. River basins
Answer: C

33. Which landform is called a storehouse of minerals?

A. Mountain
B. Plateau
C. Plain
D. Valley
Answer: B

34. Plains are mostly:

A. Rocky
B. Sandy
C. Fertile
D. Dry
Answer: C

35. Which landform is formed by lava?

A. Plain
B. Plateau
C. Volcanic plateau
D. Valley
Answer: C

36. The African Plateau is famous for:

A. Farming
B. Mining
C. Fishing
D. Tourism only
Answer: B

37. Which landform has waterfalls?

A. Plains
B. Plateaus
C. Deserts
D. Basins
Answer: B

38. Chota Nagpur Plateau is famous for:

A. Tea
B. Coal and iron
C. Cotton
D. Rice
Answer: B

39. Which landform is ideal for building large cities?

A. Mountain
B. Plateau
C. Plain
D. Hill
Answer: C

40. Which landform has steep slopes making farming difficult?

A. Plain
B. Plateau
C. Mountain
D. Basin
Answer: C

41. Which landform is called a low-lying flat land?

A. Mountain
B. Plateau
C. Plain
D. Valley
Answer: C

42. Which landform is formed by erosion?

A. Fold mountains
B. Residual mountains
C. Volcanic mountains
D. Block mountains
Answer: B

43. Which landform is useful for hydroelectric power?

A. Plain
B. Plateau
C. Mountain
D. Desert
Answer: C

44. Plains are formed over:

A. Short time
B. Long time
C. No time
D. Sudden events
Answer: B

45. Which landform has cooler climate?

A. Plains
B. Plateaus
C. Mountains
D. Valleys
Answer: C

46. Which landform is suitable for grazing?

A. Plain
B. Plateau
C. Mountain
D. Desert
Answer: B

47. Which landform supports thick forests?

A. Mountains
B. Plateaus
C. Plains
D. All of these
Answer: D

48. Which landform is difficult to build roads on?

A. Plains
B. Plateaus
C. Mountains
D. Valleys
Answer: C

49. Which landform has rich alluvial soil?

A. Mountain
B. Plateau
C. Plain
D. Hill
Answer: C

50. Which landform is the most populated?

A. Mountains
B. Plateaus
C. Plains
D. Valleys
Answer: C

51. Which landform provides natural defence?

A. Plain
B. Plateau
C. Mountain
D. Valley
Answer: C

52. Which landform is formed by deposition?

A. Mountain
B. Plateau
C. Plain
D. Hill
Answer: C

53. Which landform is best for industries?

A. Mountain
B. Plateau
C. Plain
D. Glacier
Answer: C

54. Which landform is uneven and elevated?

A. Plain
B. Plateau
C. Basin
D. Delta
Answer: B

55. Which landform helps rivers to flow fast?

A. Plains
B. Plateaus
C. Mountains
D. Deltas
Answer: C

56. Which landform has sparse population due to harsh climate?

A. Plain
B. Plateau
C. Mountain
D. Delta
Answer: C

57. Which landform is also called upland?

A. Plain
B. Plateau
C. Basin
D. Valley
Answer: B

58. Which landform has gentle slopes?

A. Mountain
B. Plateau
C. Plain
D. Cliff
Answer: C

59. Which landform is shaped by glaciers?

A. Plain
B. Valley
C. Plateau
D. Delta
Answer: B

60. Which landform provides timber?

A. Mountain
B. Plateau
C. Plain
D. Desert
Answer: A

61. Which landform is useful for tourism?

A. Mountains
B. Plateaus
C. Plains
D. All of these
Answer: D

62. Which landform has step-like structure?

A. Plateau
B. Plain
C. Mountain
D. Valley
Answer: A

63. Which landform is formed by volcanic activity?

A. Volcanic plateau
B. Plain
C. Valley
D. Basin
Answer: A

64. Which landform has extreme climate?

A. Plain
B. Plateau
C. Mountain
D. Delta
Answer: C

65. Which landform is best for railways?

A. Mountain
B. Plateau
C. Plain
D. Hill
Answer: C

66. Which landform has snow-covered peaks?

A. Plateau
B. Plain
C. Mountain
D. Valley
Answer: C

67. Which landform is formed by rivers depositing sediments?

A. Mountain
B. Plateau
C. Plain
D. Hill
Answer: C

68. Which landform is useful for fishing?

A. Mountain
B. Plateau
C. Plain
D. Coastal plain
Answer: D

69. Which landform is rich in iron and coal?

A. Plain
B. Plateau
C. Valley
D. Delta
Answer: B

70. Which landform is less suitable for farming?

A. Plain
B. Plateau
C. Mountain
D. Delta
Answer: C

71. Which landform is formed due to folding?

A. Block mountain
B. Fold mountain
C. Residual mountain
D. Volcanic mountain
Answer: B

72. Which landform supports dense population?

A. Mountain
B. Plateau
C. Plain
D. Hill
Answer: C

73. Which landform slows down river flow?

A. Mountain
B. Plateau
C. Plain
D. Valley
Answer: C

74. Which landform is rich in waterfalls?

A. Plain
B. Plateau
C. Delta
D. Basin
Answer: B

75. Which landform has flat fertile land?

A. Mountain
B. Plateau
C. Plain
D. Hill
Answer: C

76. Which landform has less fertile soil?

A. Plain
B. Plateau
C. Delta
D. River basin
Answer: B

77. Which landform is suitable for wind energy?

A. Mountain
B. Plateau
C. Plain
D. Delta
Answer: B

78. Which landform is hardest to access?

A. Plain
B. Plateau
C. Mountain
D. Valley
Answer: C

79. Which landform is shaped by erosion and deposition?

A. Plain
B. Valley
C. Plateau
D. Desert
Answer: B

80. Which landform has scenic beauty?

A. Mountains
B. Plateaus
C. Plains
D. All of these
Answer: D

81. Which landform has thin soil?

A. Plain
B. Plateau
C. Mountain
D. Delta
Answer: C

82. Which landform is best for large-scale agriculture?

A. Mountain
B. Plateau
C. Plain
D. Hill
Answer: C

83. Which landform is found at high altitude?

A. Plain
B. Plateau
C. Mountain
D. Basin
Answer: C

84. Which landform is used for grazing animals?

A. Plain
B. Plateau
C. Mountain
D. Delta
Answer: B

85. Which landform is formed by slow processes?

A. Earthquake
B. Volcano
C. Plains
D. Tsunami
Answer: C

86. Which landform is suitable for horticulture?

A. Mountain
B. Plateau
C. Plain
D. Desert
Answer: A

87. Which landform helps control climate?

A. Plain
B. Plateau
C. Mountain
D. Delta
Answer: C

88. Which landform has steep valleys?

A. Plain
B. Plateau
C. Mountain
D. Basin
Answer: C

89. Which landform has fertile soil due to rivers?

A. Mountain
B. Plateau
C. Plain
D. Desert
Answer: C

90. Which landform is difficult for transportation?

A. Plain
B. Plateau
C. Mountain
D. Delta
Answer: C

91. Which landform has gentle climate?

A. Mountain
B. Plateau
C. Plain
D. Polar region
Answer: C

92. Which landform is rich in natural resources?

A. Plain
B. Plateau
C. Valley
D. Delta
Answer: B

93. Which landform is formed by volcanic lava spreading?

A. Plain
B. Plateau
C. Valley
D. Basin
Answer: B

94. Which landform has high rainfall on windward side?

A. Plain
B. Plateau
C. Mountain
D. Desert
Answer: C

95. Which landform is ideal for settlements?

A. Mountain
B. Plateau
C. Plain
D. Glacier
Answer: C

96. Which landform has snow and glaciers?

A. Plateau
B. Plain
C. Mountain
D. Valley
Answer: C

97. Which landform has rocky surface?

A. Plain
B. Plateau
C. Delta
D. Basin
Answer: B

98. Which landform is formed by upliftment?

A. Plain
B. Plateau
C. Mountain
D. Delta
Answer: C

99. Which landform is easiest for construction?

A. Mountain
B. Plateau
C. Plain
D. Hill
Answer: C

100. The study of landforms helps us understand:

A. History
B. Climate
C. Earth’s surface
D. Oceans
Answer: C


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