RBSE Class 6 Social Science Important Questions Geography Chapter 8 India: Climate Vegetation and Wildlife

ajasthan Board RBSE Class 6 Social Science Important Questions Geography Chapter 8 India: Climate Vegetation and Wildlife  Important Questions and Answers. 

RBSE Class 6 Social Science Important Questions Geography Chapter 8 India: Climate Vegetation and Wildlife

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1. 
The altitude of a place is measured in relation with
(a) sea level 
(b) land level 
(c) mountain level 
(d) none of these.
Answer:
(a) sea level 

 

Question 2. 
Which one of these animals is found in Gir forests?
(a) Asiatic lion 
(b) Leopard
(c) Tiger 
(d) All of these.
Answer:
(a) Asiatic lion 

Question 3. 
Species that are at a risk of dying out are
(a) Extinct species
(b) Endangered species
(c) Threatened Species
(d) All of these.
Answer:
(b) Endangered species

Question 4. 
Sundarbans are in 
(a) Odisha 
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) West Bengal 
(d) Punjab.
Answer:
(c) West Bengal 

Question 5. 
Which of these places experience moderate climate?
(a) Mumbai and Kolkata
(b) Patna and Lucknow
(c) Bikaner and Jaisalmer
(d) Ranchi and Asansol
Answer:
(a) Mumbai and Kolkata

Fill in the Blanks

Question 1. 
India has .............. types of natural vegetation.
Answer:
five

Question 2. 
First biosphere reserve was established at ..............   
Answer:
Nilgiri

Question 3. 
Monsoon is taken from the Arabic word ..............    
Answer:
Mausim

Question 4  
.............. in Rajasthan receives least rainfall.
Answer:
Jaisalmer.

True/False

Question 1. 
We like to eat or drink hot things in summer.
Answer:
False

Question 2. 
During the winter season, the sun rays fall directly in the region.
Answer:
False

Question 3. 
In the Autumn season, winds move back from the mainland to the Bay of Bengal.
Answer:
True

Question 4. 
Drass and Kargil in Jammu and Kashmir are freezing cold.
Answer:
True

Question 5. 
Plants release carbon dioxide and absorb oxygen.
Answer:
False

Match the column

I	II
1. Jaisalmer	(a) Freezing Cold
2. Kargil	(b) Highest rainfall
3. Mawsynram	(c) Moderate Climamte
4. Mumbai	(d) Too hot place

Answer:

I	II
1. Jaisalmer	(d) Too hot place
2. Kargil	(a) Freezing Cold
3. Mawsynram	(b) Highest rainfall
4. Mumbai	(c) Moderate Climamte

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Question 1. 
Which tree is the source of the medicine named Quinine?
Answer:
The Cinchona tree is the source of the medicine named Quinine.

 

Question 2. 
What do you mean by Van Mahotsav?
Answer:
This popular festival of planting trees celebrated aill over India. It has gained national importance especially among students.

Question 3. 
What kind of climate does India have?
Answer:
The climate of India is described as Tropical Monsoon Climate.

Question 4. 
What is the other name for southwest monsoon season?
Answer:
It is called as the Rainy Season.

Question 5. 
Name the two states on the eastern coast which receive winter rainfall. 
Answer:
The two states are Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.

Question 6. 
How does rainfall occur in India?
Answer:
When the winds blow from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal towards the land, they carry moisture and strike the Himalayan mountains. Then rainfall occurs in almost the whole of India.

Question 7.
What does the weather include?
Answer:
Weather includes changes in temperature, rainfall, and sunshine etc.

Question 8. 
Define ‘loo’.
Answer:
In summer season, hot and dry winds are called loo’.

Question 9. 
Define climate.
Answer:
The climate is about the average weather condition, which have been measured over many years.  

Question 10. 
Name two species of snakes found in India.
Answer:

1. Cobra, 
2. Krait.

Short Answer Type Questions

Question 1. 
Why do you find different types of vegetation in the Himalayan mountains?
Answer:
Mountain vegetation keeps changing as we climb the slopes of the Himalayas, this is due to the influence of altitude. As we move up, the temperature decreases and the type of plants also change due to rainfall and location.

Question 2. 
Distinguish between advan¬cing monsoon and retreating monsoon. 
Answer:

Advancing Monsoon	Retreating Monsoon
They mark the onset of monsoon.	They mark the going back of monsoon.
The winds move from the sea i.e., Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal towards the land.	The winds move from the land towards the sea.
They carry moisture with them.	They are almost dry in nature.

Question 3. 
Describe the major vegetation of the Mountain Forests of India.
Answer:
At higher altitudes between 1,500 metres and 3,300 metres, there is a coniferous forest with pine, deodar, etc. Beyond 3,500 metres, stunted pines and dwarf shrubs gradually give way to grassy alpine meadows and above 4,800 metres is the area of rocks and snow with almost no vegetation.

Question 4. 
Discuss the governments' contribution in protecting the vege¬tation and wildlife of the country?
Answer:
A few important steps taken by the government are as follows:

1. In order to protect the animals, many national parks, sanctuaries and biosphere reserves have been set up.
2. The Government has also started Project Tiger and Project Elephant to protect these animals.
3. Ban on things made from parts of the bodies of animals such as their bones, horns, fur, skins, and feathers. 
4. Observing wildlife week in the first week of October, to create awareness about conserving the habitats of the animal kingdom.

 

Question 5. 
What do you mean by extinction of species? Give some reasons for the extinction of species.
Answer:
Extinction of a particular animal or plant species occurs when there are no more individuals of that species alive anywhere in the world. A few main reasons for the extinction of species are:

1. Cutting down of forests rapidly.
2. Hunting of animals in large numbers for their skin, bones, horns, etc.
3. Pollution in the rivers, seas and oceans.

Question 6. 
Indian economy is based on the monsoon. Explain.
Answer:
The climate of India has broadly been described as a Monsoon type. Due to India’s location in the tropical region, most of the rain is brought by Monsoon winds. Being an agrarian country by nature, agriculture is dependent on rains. Good monsoon means adequate rain and good crop production. This results in income generation and results in the growth of the Indian economy.

Question 7. 
Distinguish between the temperature in hot weather season and cold weather season over the whole of India.
Answer:

Hot weather season	Cold weather season
(i) In India, the hot weather season starts in March and continues till May.	(i) The cold weather season extends from December to February.
(ii) The hottest month, generally is May for all states.	(ii) The coldest month anywhere in the country is January.
(iii) Temperatures are high during the summer month and sometimes reach 48° C in Western India.	(iii) The southern parts of India are warm, with an average temperature of 25°C.
(iv) The hot and dusty winds called Loo, sometimes increase the temperature by 2 or 3 degrees.	(iv) North is cool, with a temperature range of 10°C to 15°C. Although temperatures in some places may reach 0°C or below. Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand receive snowfall during this period. Thick fog is quite common in North India.

Long Answer Type Questions

Question 1. 
India experiences regional differences in climate. Explain with the help of examples.
Answer:
India is a land of contrasts. In our country, we have great variations in climatic conditions. The climate of a place is affected by its location, altitude, distance from the sea, and relief. Therefore, India experiences regional differences in the climate. For example:

1. Jaisalmer in Rajasthan is extremely hot, while Drass in Jammu and Kashmir is. freezing cold.
2. Mumbai and Kolkata have moderate climates while Delhi and Amritsar have extreme climates.
3. Mawsynram in Meghalaya receives the world’s highest rainfall while Jodhpur receives the lowest.
4. The temperature variation between seasons is very large in the north while in the south, it is not much.

Question 2. 
In what ways are forests important to us?
Answer:
Forests are useful in many ways:

1. Forests are the natural habitat of wildlife.
2. The trees absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen so that we have a healthy environment.
3. The roots of the plant hold the soil which helps in preventing soil erosion.
4. The forests provide timber for building purposes and other products like firewood, fodder, gum, lac etc.
5. They contain plants that can be used for making medicines.
6. They provide jobs for many people who work in the forest departments.
7. Forests also help in promoting tourism.

 

Question 3. 
Write a note on the Wildlife of India’.
Answer:
Forests are home to wildlife, which includes several species of animals and a variety of reptiles, amphibians, mammals, birds, and insects. The tiger, our national animal is found in various parts of the country. Gir forests in Guj art are the home of Asiatic lions. Elephants and one-horned rhinoceros are found in the forests of Assam. Camels and wild asses are found in the Great Indian Desert and the Ran of Kuchchh. Our country is rich in bird life too. Peacock is our national bird. Other common birds are parrots, pigeons, mynah, geese, bulbul and ducks. There are hundreds of species of snakes found in India. Cobras and kraits are important among them.