Social Science
The Northern mountains and The Great
Northern Plains.
REVISION PAPER 1 Total Marks: 25
OBJECTIVE TYPE ( 10 marks)
I. Fill in the Blanks (4x1/2 = 2 marks)
1. The Northern Mountains have a
significant impact on the ____________ of
the region.
2. The highest mountain range in the
northern mountains is the _______________.
3. The ____________ river is one of the
major rivers flowing through the
Northern Plains.
4. The Northern Plains are often
referred to as the “_______________” due
to the rich soil.
II. Multiple Choice Questions (3X1/2=1 ½
m)
1.Which of the following rivers flows through
the Northern Plains?
1.Ganga
2.Amazon
3.Nile
4.Mississippi
2.The major economic activity in the
Northern Plains is:
a)Agriculture
b)Fishing
c)Tourism
d)Mining
3.What type of agriculture is commonly
practiced in the Northern Plains?
a)Nomadic farming
b)Subsistence farming
c)Commercial farming
d)Shifting farming
III. True or False (3x1/2=1 ½ marks)
1.The Northern Plains have a dry and arid
climate. ( ).
2.The Northern Mountains help regulate the
climate of nearby regions. ( )
3.Glaciers in the Northern Mountains provide
water to rivers in the Plains ( ).
IV. Match the following (2 marks)
Column A Column B
1.Gangotri ( ) a.Fertile land
2.Punjab ( ) b. Glacier
3.Northern Plains ( ) c.Mountain
ranges
4.Himalayas ( ) d. Major crop-
Producing state
v. Identify the pictures (3x1=3 marks)
__________________
__________________
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DESCRIPTIVE (15 marks)
VI. Inferential Passage (2x1/2 = 1m)
The Northern Plains are a large, flat area in
northern Indi, known for their rich and
fertile soil. This region is important because
it produces a lot of the country’s food.
Rivers like the Ganges and Yamuna flow
through the plains, bringing water that
helps farmers grow crops like rice, wheat
and sugarcane.
The weather in the Northern Plains changes
with the seasons. Summers can be very hot,
while winters can be quite cold. These
changes affect what farmers can grow at
different times of the year. During the
monsoon season, heavy rains can
sometimes cause flooding, while other
stimes. There may not be enough water for
crops.
Q1. Why is the soil in the Northern Plains
important for farmers?
Q2. How does the changing weather affect
farming in the Northern Plains?
VII. Define the following (one sentence)–
2x1/2 =1m
1. Terrai
______________________________________________
_____________________________________________.
2. Glacier
______________________________________________
_____________________________________________.
VIII. Answer the following (2x2= 4 m)
Q1. What are the main occupations of the
people of the Northern Mountain ranges?
Q2. Name the major crops of the Northern
Plains.
(Or)
Name the seven sisters of the Purvanchal
hill range.
IX. Answer the following (2x3=6)
Q1. Mention three ways in which the
Himalayas are important to India.
Q2. Briefly explain the three parallel ranges
of the Himalayas.
X. Hots: ( 2 marks)
Q1. How Himalayas act as a boundary to
our country India?
XI. Locate the places on given map. (4x1/4=1
mark)
1. Uttar Pradesh
2. Haryana
3. Punjab
4. Assam
REVISION PAPER 2 Total Marks: 25
The western desert & The Southern
Plateau, The Coastal Plains & The Islands.
OBJECTIVE TYPE ( 10 marks)
I. Fill in the Blanks (4x1/2 = 2 marks)
1. The ____________ islands are famous for their
beautiful beaches.
2.The Thar Desert is also known as the __________
Desert.
3. The Eastern Coastal Plain lies between the
____________ and the Bay of Bengal.
4.The Southern Plateau is rich in __________
resources.
II. Multiple Choice Questions (3X1/2=1 ½
m)
1.The Western Desert is primarily made up of:
a)Forests
b)Sand dunes
c)Rivers
2.The Southern Plateau is also known as:
o a) Deccan Plateau
o b) Tibetan Plateau
o c) Colorado Plateau
3.Which coast of India has the Coastal Plains?
a)East and West
b)North and South
c)Central
III. True or False (3x1/2=1 ½ marks)
1.The Western Desert receives a lot of rainfall. (
)
2.The Southern Plateau is known for its flat
terrain. ( )
3. The Andaman and Nicobar Island is called
the Coral Island ( )
IV. Match the following (2 marks)
Column A Column B
1.Gangotri a. Rajmahal hills
2.Pink City b. Glacier
3.Chota Nagpur c.union territory
4.Puducherry d. Jaipur
v. Identify the pictures (3x1=3 marks)
_________________________
_________________________
_________________________
DESCRIPTIVE (15 marks)
VI.Inferential Passage (2x1/2 = 1m)
VII. Define the following (one
sentence)–2x1/2 =1m
3. Scanty
______________________________________________
_____________________________________________.
4. Delta
______________________________________________
_____________________________________________.
VIII. Answer the following (2x2= 4 m)
Q1. Name three cities , one each, from
Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Karnataka
and mention any one product they are
known for .
Q2. Name the crops grown in the Eastern
and Western Coastal Plains respectively.
(Or)
Name the major industries and important
ports of Odisha.
IX. Answer the following (2x3=6)
Q1. Describe the unique features of both
island group of India.
Q2. Differentiate between the climatic
conditions of the Western Desert and
Southern Plateau.
X. Hots: ( 2 marks)
Q1. Compare and contrast the Western
Desert and Coastal Plains in terms of
climate, vegetation and human activities.
XI. Locate the places on given map.
(4x1/4=1 mark)
1. Paradip port
2. Konkan coast
3. Vishakapatnam
4. Northern Circars
Revision paper 3
(25
Marks)
The Northern Mountains & The Great Northern
Plains, The Western Desert & The Southern
Plateau, The Coastal Plains & The Islands
OBJECTIVE TYPE (10 MARKS)
I. Fill in the Blanks (4 x ½ = 2 marks)
1.The ___________ Mountains are known for their
tall peaks and are located in the northern
part of India.
2.The ___________ Desert is also known as the
Great Indian Desert.
3.The Southern Plateau is also called the
___________ Plateau.
4.The ___________ Islands are situated in the
Arabian Sea.
II. Multiple Choice Questions (3 x ½ = 1 ½)
1.Which mountain range is found in the
northern part of India?
a) Western Ghats
b) Himalayas
c) Aravalli
d) Nilgiris
2.Which desert is located in the western
part of India?
a) Thar Desert
b) Great Indian Desert
c) Black Desert
d) Both a and b
3.What is the main characteristic of the
Southern Plateau?
a) Low-lying coastal area
b) Large sandy dunes
c) Elevated and rocky land
d) Dense forest
III. Write True or False (3x1/2= 1 1/2 marks)
1. Coral reefs are found in Lakshadweep islands. (
)
2. There is a lot of vegetation in the desert region
( ).
3. Patna is the capital of Bihar ( ).
IV. Match the Columns (4 x ½ = 2 marks)
Column A Column B
1. Himalayas ( ) a. Arabian sea
2. Thar Desert ( ) b. North
3. Western Ghats ( ) c. Bay of Bengal
4. Andaman Islands ( )d. Rajasthan
V. Identify the picture and name it
(each carry 1 mark=3)
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___________________
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DESCRPTIVE (15 MARKS)
VI. Inferential Passage – 2x1/2= 1m
The Northern Plains are fertile because
of the alluvial soil, which is rich in
moisture and minerals. The silt
deposited by the Ganga river and its
tributaries makes the plain fertile.
The Northern Plains are known as the
"Rice Bowl of India" because most
of the country's rice is grown there. Other
crops grown in the region include wheat,
pulses, jute, cotton, sugar cane, and oil
seeds.
Q1. Why the Northern plains are known as
food bowl of India?
Q2. What type of soil you can find here?
VII. Define the following (one sentence)–
2x1/2 =1m
1. Perennial
__________________________________________________
_________________________________________.
2.Coral
__________________________________________________
_________________________________________.
VIII. Answer the following in 2 or 3 sentences (2
x2 = 4)
Q1. What are lagoons? Where are they found?
Q2. Explain the climate of the Southern Plateau.
or
Q3. List two tourist places of the Uttar
Pradesh and Delhi.
IX. Answer the following (2x3=6)
Q1. Differentiate between the Eastern ad the
Western Coastal Plains.
Q2. Mention three ways in which the Himalayas
are important to India.
X. Hots (1 marks)
Q1. How lakshadweep islands are formed?
XI. Locate the places on given map. (2 marks)
a.Bay of Bengal
b.Uttar Pradesh
c. Rajasthan
d.Lakshadweep island
