Q. A settlement is best defined as
A). A place where people build their homes
B). A place where crops are grown only
C). A temporary camping site
D). An industrial area only
Answer: A). A place where people build their homes
Explanation: A settlement is a human-inhabited area where people live, work, and interact.
Q. Match the following types of settlements with their characteristics:
1. Permanent Settlement
2. Temporary Settlement
3. Scattered Settlement
4. Compact Settlement
A). Houses are closely packed together, usually around a central area
B). People stay for a short duration, often seasonal
C). People live in one place for a long time with permanent houses
D). Houses are spread out over a large area
Options:
A). 1-B, 2-C, 3-D, 4-A
B). 1-C, 2-B, 3-D, 4-A
C). 1-A, 2-D, 3-B, 4-C
D). 1-D, 2-A, 3-C, 4-B
Answer: B). 1-C, 2-B, 3-D, 4-A
Q. Match the following practices with their descriptions:
1. Hunting
2. Gathering
3. Shifting Cultivation
4. Transhumance
A). Moving livestock to higher or lower pastures seasonally
B). Cutting and burning patches of forest for cultivation, then moving to a new patch
C). Collecting wild fruits, nuts, and roots for food
D). Chasing and killing animals for food
Options:
A). 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D
B). 1-B, 2-A, 3-D, 4-C
C). 1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B
D). 1-D, 2-C, 3-B, 4-A
Answer: D). 1-D, 2-C, 3-B, 4-A
Q. Match the following types of houses with their typical locations:
1. Slanting Roofs A). Plains prone to flooding
2. Houses on Raised Platforms B). Regions with heavy rainfall or snow
3. Thick Mud-Walled Houses C). Arid and hot regions
Options:
A). 1-B, 2-A, 3-C
B). 1-A, 2-B, 3-C
C). 1-C, 2-A, 3-B
D). 1-B, 2-C, 3-A
Answer: A). 1-B, 2-A, 3-C
Q. Transport refers to the
A). Movement of goods and people from one place to another
B). Storage of goods only
C). Production of goods
D). Sale of products
Answer: A). Movement of goods and people from one place to another
Explanation: Transport involves moving people, goods, and services from one location to another.
Q. Match the following animals with the regions where they are commonly used:
1. Yaks A). Andes Mountains of South America
2. Llamas B). Himalayan region of Asia
Options:
A). 1-A, 2-B
B). 1-B, 2-A
Answer: BB). 1-B, 2-A
Q. Which of the following is a disadvantage of water transport?
A). Low cost
B). Slower speed compared to air or road transport
C). Can carry heavy cargo
D). Environmentally friendly
Answer: B). Slower speed compared to air or road transport
Explanation: Water transport is economical for bulk cargo but slower than air or road transport.
Q. Match the following types of transport routes with their descriptions:
1. Metalled Road
2. Unmetalled Road
3. Inland Waterways
4. Sea Route
A). Roads with a hard surface like asphalt or concrete
B). Roads without a hard surface, usually made of soil or gravel
C). Rivers, canals, and lakes used for transport
D). Routes used by ships to carry goods and passengers across oceans
Options:
A). 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D
B). 1-B, 2-A, 3-D, 4-C
C). 1-A, 2-C, 3-B, 4-D
D). 1-D, 2-C, 3-B, 4-A
Answer: A). 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D
Q. The longest railway system in the world is in
A). United States
B). Russia
C). India
D). China
Answer: C). India
Q. The Trans-Siberian Railway is located in
A). Canada
B). Russia
C). China
D). United States
Answer: B). Russia
Explanation: The Trans-Siberian Railway is the longest railway line in Russia, connecting St. Petersburg in the west to Vladivostok in the east (Pacific Coast).
Q. Water transport is preferred for
A). Short-distance and urgent delivery
B). Heavy and bulky goods over long distances
C). Light goods only
D). Only passenger transport
Answer: B). Heavy and bulky goods over long distances
Explanation: Water transport is economical for transporting heavy and bulky goods across long distances, though it is slower.
Q. Roads constructed under the ground are called
A). Elevated roads
B). Flyovers
C). Subways
D). Expressways
Answer: C). Subways
Q. Which of the following is an example of an inland waterway?
A). Ganga River
B). Arabian Sea
C). Pacific Ocean
D). Red Sea
Answer: A). Ganga River
Explanation: Inland waterways are rivers and canals within a country used for transportation, like the Ganga.
Q. Which mode of transport is affected most by weather conditions such as fog or storms?
A). Waterways
B). Roadways
C). Railways
D). Airways
Answer: D). Airways
Q. Among all transport modes, which is generally the most expensive?
A). Airways
B). Railways
C). Roadways
D). Waterways
Answer: A). Airways
Q. Which mode of transport offers the greatest flexibility and door-to-door service?
A). Railways
B). Roadways
C). Waterways
D). Airways
Answer: B). Roadways
Q. Which mode of transport is most useful during natural calamities and emergencies?
A). Roadways
B). Railways
C). Airways
D). Waterways
Answer: C). Airways
Explanation: Airways is most useful during calamities because it can reach affected areas quickly, even if roads, railways, or waterways are damaged, allowing for fast delivery of relief materials and evacuation of people.
Q. Communication refers to
A). The process of transporting goods
B). The process of sharing information between people
C). Only writing letters
D). Only telephonic conversation
Answer: B). The process of sharing information between people
Q. Which of the following is an example of modern communication?
A). Postal letters
B). Telephone and mobile phones
C). Smoke signals
D). Messenger runners
Answer: B). Telephone and mobile phones
Explanation: Telephones and mobile phones are examples of modern communication that allow instant exchange of information.