Here are 30 MCQs on Land Utilization and Agriculture of India
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1. Land that is used for growing crops is called:
(A) Barren land
(B) Cultivable land
(C) Waste land
(D) Forest land
2. The total land area of India is approximately:
(A) 2.5 million sq km
(B) 3.28 million sq km
(C) 4.5 million sq km
(D) 5.2 million sq km
3. Land which cannot be used for cultivation is known as:
(A) Fallow land
(B) Barren and waste land
(C) Net sown area
(D) Cultivable waste land
4. Land left uncultivated for one or more agricultural years is called:
(A) Pasture land
(B) Fallow land
(C) Forest land
(D) Plantation land
5. The area sown with crops more than once in a year is known as:
(A) Net sown area
(B) Gross cropped area
(C) Fallow land
(D) Waste land
6. Which of the following is the main occupation of the people of India?
(A) Mining
(B) Agriculture
(C) Fishing
(D) Trade
7. Land used for grazing animals is called:
(A) Pasture land
(B) Forest land
(C) Barren land
(D) Plantation land
8. The land which is suitable for cultivation but not used for crops is called:
(A) Cultivable waste land
(B) Forest land
(C) Net sown area
(D) Permanent pasture
9. Which season is known as the main cropping season in India?
(A) Winter season
(B) Summer season
(C) Kharif season
(D) Spring season
10. Crops that are sown in June–July and harvested in September–October are called:
(A) Rabi crops
(B) Kharif crops
(C) Zaid crops
(D) Plantation crops
11. Crops that are sown in October–November and harvested in March–April are known as:
(A) Kharif crops
(B) Rabi crops
(C) Zaid crops
(D) Cash crops
12. Which of the following is a Kharif crop?
(A) Wheat
(B) Gram
(C) Rice
(D) Mustard
13. Which of the following is a Rabi crop?
(A) Rice
(B) Wheat
(C) Maize
(D) Cotton
14. The short cropping season between Rabi and Kharif is called:
(A) Zaid season
(B) Winter season
(C) Autumn season
(D) Spring season
15. Which of the following is a Zaid crop?
(A) Watermelon
(B) Wheat
(C) Rice
(D) Cotton
16. The cultivation of crops with the help of rainfall is known as:
(A) Irrigated farming
(B) Dry farming
(C) Plantation farming
(D) Mixed farming
17. The cultivation of crops with the help of artificial supply of water is called:
(A) Irrigation
(B) Terrace farming
(C) Shifting cultivation
(D) Mixed farming
18. Growing only one crop on a piece of land year after year is known as:
(A) Mixed cropping
(B) Monoculture
(C) Crop rotation
(D) Multiple cropping
19. The practice of growing two or more crops on the same land at the same time is called:
(A) Crop rotation
(B) Mixed cropping
(C) Plantation farming
(D) Dry farming
20. The practice of growing different crops in succession on the same land is called:
(A) Mixed cropping
(B) Crop rotation
(C) Plantation farming
(D) Terrace farming
21. Which type of farming is mainly practiced in hilly areas?
(A) Terrace farming
(B) Plantation farming
(C) Intensive farming
(D) Commercial farming
22. The farming in which large amounts of labour and capital are used is called:
(A) Extensive farming
(B) Intensive farming
(C) Plantation farming
(D) Shifting cultivation
23. Which crop is known as the staple food of India?
(A) Rice
(B) Wheat
(C) Maize
(D) Barley
24. Tea is mainly grown in which type of farming?
(A) Plantation farming
(B) Mixed farming
(C) Dry farming
(D) Terrace farming
25. Which factor mainly affects agriculture in India?
(A) Rainfall
(B) Temperature
(C) Soil
(D) All of these
26. The cultivation of fruits and vegetables is called:
(A) Horticulture
(B) Sericulture
(C) Pisciculture
(D) Apiculture
27. The practice of growing crops and rearing animals together is known as:
(A) Mixed farming
(B) Plantation farming
(C) Shifting cultivation
(D) Terrace farming
28. Which crop is mainly grown in black soil?
(A) Cotton
(B) Wheat
(C) Rice
(D) Barley
29. Agriculture in India mainly depends on:
(A) Monsoon rainfall
(B) River water
(C) Groundwater
(D) Canal irrigation
30. The increase in agricultural production with modern techniques is known as:
(A) Green Revolution
(B) Industrial Revolution
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1. Land that is used for growing crops is called:
(A) Barren land
(B) Cultivable land
(C) Waste land
(D) Forest land
2. The total land area of India is approximately:
(A) 2.5 million sq km
(B) 3.28 million sq km
(C) 4.5 million sq km
(D) 5.2 million sq km
3. Land which cannot be used for cultivation is known as:
(A) Fallow land
(B) Barren and waste land
(C) Net sown area
(D) Cultivable waste land
4. Land left uncultivated for one or more agricultural years is called:
(A) Pasture land
(B) Fallow land
(C) Forest land
(D) Plantation land
5. The area sown with crops more than once in a year is known as:
(A) Net sown area
(B) Gross cropped area
(C) Fallow land
(D) Waste land
6. Which of the following is the main occupation of the people of India?
(A) Mining
(B) Agriculture
(C) Fishing
(D) Trade
7. Land used for grazing animals is called:
(A) Pasture land
(B) Forest land
(C) Barren land
(D) Plantation land
8. The land which is suitable for cultivation but not used for crops is called:
(A) Cultivable waste land
(B) Forest land
(C) Net sown area
(D) Permanent pasture
9. Which season is known as the main cropping season in India?
(A) Winter season
(B) Summer season
(C) Kharif season
(D) Spring season
10. Crops that are sown in June–July and harvested in September–October are called:
(A) Rabi crops
(B) Kharif crops
(C) Zaid crops
(D) Plantation crops
11. Crops that are sown in October–November and harvested in March–April are known as:
(A) Kharif crops
(B) Rabi crops
(C) Zaid crops
(D) Cash crops
12. Which of the following is a Kharif crop?
(A) Wheat
(B) Gram
(C) Rice
(D) Mustard
13. Which of the following is a Rabi crop?
(A) Rice
(B) Wheat
(C) Maize
(D) Cotton
14. The short cropping season between Rabi and Kharif is called:
(A) Zaid season
(B) Winter season
(C) Autumn season
(D) Spring season
15. Which of the following is a Zaid crop?
(A) Watermelon
(B) Wheat
(C) Rice
(D) Cotton
16. The cultivation of crops with the help of rainfall is known as:
(A) Irrigated farming
(B) Dry farming
(C) Plantation farming
(D) Mixed farming
17. The cultivation of crops with the help of artificial supply of water is called:
(A) Irrigation
(B) Terrace farming
(C) Shifting cultivation
(D) Mixed farming
18. Growing only one crop on a piece of land year after year is known as:
(A) Mixed cropping
(B) Monoculture
(C) Crop rotation
(D) Multiple cropping
19. The practice of growing two or more crops on the same land at the same time is called:
(A) Crop rotation
(B) Mixed cropping
(C) Plantation farming
(D) Dry farming
20. The practice of growing different crops in succession on the same land is called:
(A) Mixed cropping
(B) Crop rotation
(C) Plantation farming
(D) Terrace farming
21. Which type of farming is mainly practiced in hilly areas?
(A) Terrace farming
(B) Plantation farming
(C) Intensive farming
(D) Commercial farming
22. The farming in which large amounts of labour and capital are used is called:
(A) Extensive farming
(B) Intensive farming
(C) Plantation farming
(D) Shifting cultivation
23. Which crop is known as the staple food of India?
(A) Rice
(B) Wheat
(C) Maize
(D) Barley
24. Tea is mainly grown in which type of farming?
(A) Plantation farming
(B) Mixed farming
(C) Dry farming
(D) Terrace farming
25. Which factor mainly affects agriculture in India?
(A) Rainfall
(B) Temperature
(C) Soil
(D) All of these
26. The cultivation of fruits and vegetables is called:
(A) Horticulture
(B) Sericulture
(C) Pisciculture
(D) Apiculture
27. The practice of growing crops and rearing animals together is known as:
(A) Mixed farming
(B) Plantation farming
(C) Shifting cultivation
(D) Terrace farming
28. Which crop is mainly grown in black soil?
(A) Cotton
(B) Wheat
(C) Rice
(D) Barley
29. Agriculture in India mainly depends on:
(A) Monsoon rainfall
(B) River water
(C) Groundwater
(D) Canal irrigation
30. The increase in agricultural production with modern techniques is known as:
(A) Green Revolution
(B) Industrial Revolution
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Answers key of the 30 MCQs on Land Utilization and Agriculture of India:
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1. (B) Cultivable land
2. (B) 3.28 million sq km
3. (B) Barren and waste land
4. (B) Fallow land
5. (B) Gross cropped area
6. (B) Agriculture
7. (A) Pasture land
8. (A) Cultivable waste land
9. (C) Kharif season
10. (B) Kharif crops
11. (B) Rabi crops
12. (C) Rice
13. (B) Wheat
14. (A) Zaid season
15. (A) Watermelon
16. (B) Dry farming
17. (A) Irrigation
18. (B) Monoculture
19. (B) Mixed cropping
20. (B) Crop rotation
21. (A) Terrace farming
22. (B) Intensive farming
23. (A) Rice
24. (A) Plantation farming
25. (D) All of these
26. (A) Horticulture
27. (A) Mixed farming
28. (A) Cotton
29. (A) Monsoon rainfall
30. (A) Green Revolution
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1. (B) Cultivable land
2. (B) 3.28 million sq km
3. (B) Barren and waste land
4. (B) Fallow land
5. (B) Gross cropped area
6. (B) Agriculture
7. (A) Pasture land
8. (A) Cultivable waste land
9. (C) Kharif season
10. (B) Kharif crops
11. (B) Rabi crops
12. (C) Rice
13. (B) Wheat
14. (A) Zaid season
15. (A) Watermelon
16. (B) Dry farming
17. (A) Irrigation
18. (B) Monoculture
19. (B) Mixed cropping
20. (B) Crop rotation
21. (A) Terrace farming
22. (B) Intensive farming
23. (A) Rice
24. (A) Plantation farming
25. (D) All of these
26. (A) Horticulture
27. (A) Mixed farming
28. (A) Cotton
29. (A) Monsoon rainfall
30. (A) Green Revolution
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10 MCQs on topic Physical Features of Punjab Geo:
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1. The shape of Punjab is:
(A) Rectangular
(B) Circular
(C) Triangular
(D) Square
2. Punjab covers what percentage of the total area of India?
(A) 1.25%
(B) 1.53%
(C) 2.10%
(D) 3.50%
3. By population, Punjab ranks in India as:
(A) 10th
(B) 12th
(C) 16th
(D) 20th
4. By area, Punjab ranks in India as:
(A) 16th
(B) 18th
(C) 20th
(D) 22nd
5. The total area of Punjab is approximately:
(A) 45,000 sq km
(B) 48,000 sq km
(C) 50,362 sq km
(D) 52,000 sq km
6. The capital of Punjab is:
(A) Amritsar
(B) Ludhiana
(C) Jalandhar
(D) Chandigarh
7. The literacy rate of Punjab is:
(A) 70.24%
(B) 72.56%
(C) 75.84%
(D) 80.12%
8. The population of Punjab is approximately:
(A) 2.10 crore
(B) 2.50 crore
(C) 2.77 crore
(D) 3.10 crore
9. The current Chief Minister of Punjab is:
(A) Bhagwant Mann
(B) Partap Singh kario
(C) Rajinder kaur bhatal
(D) Gopi chand bhargav
10. The Governor of Punjab is:
(A) Banwarilal Purohit
(B) Bhagwant Mann
(C) Gulab Chand kataria
(D) Yogi Adityanath
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1. The shape of Punjab is:
(A) Rectangular
(B) Circular
(C) Triangular
(D) Square
2. Punjab covers what percentage of the total area of India?
(A) 1.25%
(B) 1.53%
(C) 2.10%
(D) 3.50%
3. By population, Punjab ranks in India as:
(A) 10th
(B) 12th
(C) 16th
(D) 20th
4. By area, Punjab ranks in India as:
(A) 16th
(B) 18th
(C) 20th
(D) 22nd
5. The total area of Punjab is approximately:
(A) 45,000 sq km
(B) 48,000 sq km
(C) 50,362 sq km
(D) 52,000 sq km
6. The capital of Punjab is:
(A) Amritsar
(B) Ludhiana
(C) Jalandhar
(D) Chandigarh
7. The literacy rate of Punjab is:
(A) 70.24%
(B) 72.56%
(C) 75.84%
(D) 80.12%
8. The population of Punjab is approximately:
(A) 2.10 crore
(B) 2.50 crore
(C) 2.77 crore
(D) 3.10 crore
9. The current Chief Minister of Punjab is:
(A) Bhagwant Mann
(B) Partap Singh kario
(C) Rajinder kaur bhatal
(D) Gopi chand bhargav
10. The Governor of Punjab is:
(A) Banwarilal Purohit
(B) Bhagwant Mann
(C) Gulab Chand kataria
(D) Yogi Adityanath
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SG Classes
10 MCQs on topic Physical Features of Punjab Geo: 👉👉Day-1 1. The shape of Punjab is: (A) Rectangular (B) Circular (C) Triangular (D) Square 2. Punjab covers what percentage of the total area of India? (A) 1.25% (B) 1.53% (C) 2.10% (D) 3.50% 3. By population…
Ans key of (Day-1 MCQs):
1. The shape of Punjab is:
👉 (C) triangular
2. Punjab covers what percentage of the total area of India?
👉 (B) 1.53%
3. By population, Punjab ranks in India as:
👉 (C) 16th
4. By area, Punjab ranks in India as:
👉 (C) 20th
5. The total area of Punjab is approximately:
👉 (C) 50,362 sq km
6. The capital of Punjab is:
👉 (D) Chandigarh
7. The literacy rate of Punjab is:
👉 (C) 75.84%
8. The population of Punjab is approximately:
👉 (C) 2.77 crore
9. The current Chief Minister of Punjab is:
👉 (A) Bhagwant Mann
10. The Governor of Punjab is:
👉 (C) Gulab Chand Kataria
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1. The shape of Punjab is:
👉 (C) triangular
2. Punjab covers what percentage of the total area of India?
👉 (B) 1.53%
3. By population, Punjab ranks in India as:
👉 (C) 16th
4. By area, Punjab ranks in India as:
👉 (C) 20th
5. The total area of Punjab is approximately:
👉 (C) 50,362 sq km
6. The capital of Punjab is:
👉 (D) Chandigarh
7. The literacy rate of Punjab is:
👉 (C) 75.84%
8. The population of Punjab is approximately:
👉 (C) 2.77 crore
9. The current Chief Minister of Punjab is:
👉 (A) Bhagwant Mann
10. The Governor of Punjab is:
👉 (C) Gulab Chand Kataria
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Practice Sheet Day-2
🕹️10 MCQs on Majha, Doaba, Malwa & Puadh regions + Bari & Bist Doab (Punjab Geography) 👇
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📘 MCQs
1. Majha region lies between which two rivers?
(A) Satluj and Beas
(B) Ravi and Beas
(C) Chenab and Ravi
(D) Jhelum and Chenab
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2. The word “Doaba” means:
(A) Land of five rivers
(B) Land between two rivers
(C) Land of deserts
(D) Mountain region
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3. Bist Doab is located between:
(A) Ravi and Beas
(B) Beas and Satluj
(C) Satluj and Yamuna
(D) Ravi and Satluj
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4. Bari Doab lies between:
(A) Beas and Satluj
(B) Ravi and Beas
(C) Chenab and Ravi
(D) Jhelum and Chenab
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5. Which region of Punjab is the largest?
(A) Majha
(B) Doaba
(C) Malwa
(D) Puadh
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6. Puadh region includes areas around:
(A) Amritsar and Gurdaspur
(B) Jalandhar and Hoshiarpur
(C) Patiala and Rupnagar
(D) Bathinda and Mansa
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7. Which region is known as the “heartland of Sikh culture”?
(A) Malwa
(B) Doaba
(C) Majha
(D) Puadh
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8. Doaba region includes:
(A) Amritsar
(B) Moga
(C) Patiala
(D) Jalandhar
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9. Malwa region lies to the ______ of the Satluj River.
(A) North
(B) South
(C) East
(D) West
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10. Which of the following districts is part of Bist Doab?
(A) Amritsar
(B) Jalandhar
(C) Bathinda
(D) Patiala
🕹️10 MCQs on Majha, Doaba, Malwa & Puadh regions + Bari & Bist Doab (Punjab Geography) 👇
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📘 MCQs
1. Majha region lies between which two rivers?
(A) Satluj and Beas
(B) Ravi and Beas
(C) Chenab and Ravi
(D) Jhelum and Chenab
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2. The word “Doaba” means:
(A) Land of five rivers
(B) Land between two rivers
(C) Land of deserts
(D) Mountain region
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3. Bist Doab is located between:
(A) Ravi and Beas
(B) Beas and Satluj
(C) Satluj and Yamuna
(D) Ravi and Satluj
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4. Bari Doab lies between:
(A) Beas and Satluj
(B) Ravi and Beas
(C) Chenab and Ravi
(D) Jhelum and Chenab
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5. Which region of Punjab is the largest?
(A) Majha
(B) Doaba
(C) Malwa
(D) Puadh
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6. Puadh region includes areas around:
(A) Amritsar and Gurdaspur
(B) Jalandhar and Hoshiarpur
(C) Patiala and Rupnagar
(D) Bathinda and Mansa
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7. Which region is known as the “heartland of Sikh culture”?
(A) Malwa
(B) Doaba
(C) Majha
(D) Puadh
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8. Doaba region includes:
(A) Amritsar
(B) Moga
(C) Patiala
(D) Jalandhar
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9. Malwa region lies to the ______ of the Satluj River.
(A) North
(B) South
(C) East
(D) West
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10. Which of the following districts is part of Bist Doab?
(A) Amritsar
(B) Jalandhar
(C) Bathinda
(D) Patiala
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SG Classes
Practice Sheet Day-2 🕹️10 MCQs on Majha, Doaba, Malwa & Puadh regions + Bari & Bist Doab (Punjab Geography) 👇 ⸻ 📘 MCQs 1. Majha region lies between which two rivers? (A) Satluj and Beas (B) Ravi and Beas (C) Chenab and Ravi (D) Jhelum and Chenab ⸻ 2.…
Answer Key – Practice Sheet Day-2 (Punjab Geography) 👇
1. (B) Ravi and Beas
2. (B) Land between two rivers
3. (B) Beas and Satluj
4. (B) Ravi and Beas
5. (C) Malwa
6. (C) Patiala and Rupnagar
7. (C) Majha
8. (D) Jalandhar
9. (B) South
10. (B) Jalandhar
1. (B) Ravi and Beas
2. (B) Land between two rivers
3. (B) Beas and Satluj
4. (B) Ravi and Beas
5. (C) Malwa
6. (C) Patiala and Rupnagar
7. (C) Majha
8. (D) Jalandhar
9. (B) South
10. (B) Jalandhar
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🕹️Day-3 10 MCQs on Physical Features of Punjab (Shivalik, Kandi, Plains & Sand Dunes) — useful for Ett cadre / Punjab exams:
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📘 MCQs
1. The Shivalik hills in Punjab are part of which mountain range?
(A) Aravalli
(B) Himalayas
(C) Vindhya
(D) Satpura
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2. Which district of Punjab lies in the Shivalik region?
(A) Bathinda
(B) Gurdaspur
(C) Mansa
(D) Muktsar
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3. The Kandi region is located between which two areas?
(A) Plains and desert
(B) Shivalik hills and plains
(C) Doaba and Malwa
(D) Rivers and canals
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4. The Kandi region is mainly known for:
(A) Heavy rainfall
(B) Rocky and uneven land
(C) Dense forests
(D) Snowfall
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5. Which of the following districts is part of the Kandi belt?
(A) Hoshiarpur
(B) Faridkot
(C) Ferozepur
(D) Sangrur
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6. The plains of Punjab are formed by deposits of:
(A) Lava
(B) Glacial ice
(C) Alluvial soil
(D) Sandstone
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7. Which region of Punjab is most suitable for agriculture?
(A) Shivalik region
(B) Kandi region
(C) Plains region
(D) Sand dune region
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8. Sand dunes in Punjab are mainly found in which district?
(A) Pathankot
(B) Fazilka
(C) Rupnagar
(D) Kapurthala
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9. The sand dune region of Punjab is part of which larger desert?
(A) Sahara Desert
(B) Thar Desert
(C) Gobi Desert
(D) Kalahari Desert
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10. Which of the following districts is NOT in the Shivalik region?
(A) SBS Nagar (Nawanshahr)
(B) Rupnagar
(C) Pathankot
(D) Bathinda
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📘 MCQs
1. The Shivalik hills in Punjab are part of which mountain range?
(A) Aravalli
(B) Himalayas
(C) Vindhya
(D) Satpura
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2. Which district of Punjab lies in the Shivalik region?
(A) Bathinda
(B) Gurdaspur
(C) Mansa
(D) Muktsar
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3. The Kandi region is located between which two areas?
(A) Plains and desert
(B) Shivalik hills and plains
(C) Doaba and Malwa
(D) Rivers and canals
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4. The Kandi region is mainly known for:
(A) Heavy rainfall
(B) Rocky and uneven land
(C) Dense forests
(D) Snowfall
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5. Which of the following districts is part of the Kandi belt?
(A) Hoshiarpur
(B) Faridkot
(C) Ferozepur
(D) Sangrur
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6. The plains of Punjab are formed by deposits of:
(A) Lava
(B) Glacial ice
(C) Alluvial soil
(D) Sandstone
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7. Which region of Punjab is most suitable for agriculture?
(A) Shivalik region
(B) Kandi region
(C) Plains region
(D) Sand dune region
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8. Sand dunes in Punjab are mainly found in which district?
(A) Pathankot
(B) Fazilka
(C) Rupnagar
(D) Kapurthala
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9. The sand dune region of Punjab is part of which larger desert?
(A) Sahara Desert
(B) Thar Desert
(C) Gobi Desert
(D) Kalahari Desert
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10. Which of the following districts is NOT in the Shivalik region?
(A) SBS Nagar (Nawanshahr)
(B) Rupnagar
(C) Pathankot
(D) Bathinda
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🕹️Day-3 Answer key :
1. (B) Himalayas
2. (B) Gurdaspur
3. (B) Shivalik hills and plains
4. (B) Rocky and uneven land
5. (A) Hoshiarpur
6. (C) Alluvial soil
7. (C) Plains region
8. (B) Fazilka
9. (B) Thar Desert
10. (D) Bathinda
1. (B) Himalayas
2. (B) Gurdaspur
3. (B) Shivalik hills and plains
4. (B) Rocky and uneven land
5. (A) Hoshiarpur
6. (C) Alluvial soil
7. (C) Plains region
8. (B) Fazilka
9. (B) Thar Desert
10. (D) Bathinda
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📌Day-4 MCQs Series
20 MCQs on Shivalik Region, Kandi Region, Plains & Sand Dunes of Punjab (PSEB Class 9/10 level):
📘 MCQs
Shivalik Region (1–5)
1. The Shivalik hills are part of which mountain system?
(A) Aravalli
(B) Himalayas
(C) Vindhyas
(D) Satpura
2. The Shivalik region in Punjab lies in which part of the state?
(A) South
(B) North-East
(C) West
(D) Central
3. Which districts of Punjab include the Shivalik hills?
(A) Bathinda & Mansa
(B) Amritsar & Tarn Taran
(C) Hoshiarpur & Pathankot
(D) Ludhiana & Patiala
4. The Shivalik hills are mainly composed of:
(A) Hard granite rocks
(B) Alluvial soil
(C) Loose sediments and sand
(D) Lava rocks
5. Which problem is common in the Shivalik region?
(A) Flooding
(B) Soil erosion
(C) Desertification
(D) Waterlogging
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Kandi Region (6–10)
6. The Kandi region lies between:
(A) Plains and desert
(B) Shivalik hills and plains
(C) Rivers and hills
(D) Desert and plateau
7. Kandi region is also known as:
(A) Floodplain
(B) Foothill zone
(C) Plateau region
(D) Delta region
8. Which type of streams are found in Kandi region?
(A) Perennial rivers
(B) Seasonal streams (choes)
(C) Glacial rivers
(D) Underground rivers
9. Agriculture in Kandi region mainly depends on:
(A) Canal irrigation
(B) Tube wells
(C) Rainfall
(D) River water
10. Which of the following is a major issue in Kandi region?
(A) Water scarcity
(B) Excess rainfall
(C) Snowfall
(D) Salinity
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Plain Area (11–15)
11. The plains of Punjab are formed by:
(A) Volcanic activity
(B) Wind deposition
(C) River deposition
(D) Glacial movement
12. Punjab plains are part of which larger plain?
(A) Coastal Plains
(B) Deccan Plateau
(C) Northern Plains
(D) Desert region
13. Which soil is mainly found in Punjab plains?
(A) Black soil
(B) Red soil
(C) Alluvial soil
(D) Laterite soil
14. The plains of Punjab are best suited for:
(A) Mining
(B) Agriculture
(C) Fishing
(D) Forestry
15. Which river system mainly forms Punjab plains?
(A) Ganga system
(B) Indus system
(C) Brahmaputra system
(D) Narmada system
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Sand Dunes Region (16–20)
16. Sand dunes in Punjab are mainly found in:
(A) North-East
(B) Central region
(C) South-West
(D) Foothills
17. Which districts are known for sand dunes in Punjab?
(A) Gurdaspur & Pathankot
(B) Bathinda & Fazilka
(C) Jalandhar & Kapurthala
(D) Hoshiarpur & Ropar
18. Sand dunes are formed by:
(A) Rivers
(B) Glaciers
(C) Wind action
(D) Earthquakes
19. The climate of sand dune region is:
(A) Humid
(B) Moderate
(C) Arid
(D) Cold
20. Which of the following crops is suitable for sandy areas?
(A) Rice
(B) Wheat
(C) Bajra
(D) Sugarcane
20 MCQs on Shivalik Region, Kandi Region, Plains & Sand Dunes of Punjab (PSEB Class 9/10 level):
📘 MCQs
Shivalik Region (1–5)
1. The Shivalik hills are part of which mountain system?
(A) Aravalli
(B) Himalayas
(C) Vindhyas
(D) Satpura
2. The Shivalik region in Punjab lies in which part of the state?
(A) South
(B) North-East
(C) West
(D) Central
3. Which districts of Punjab include the Shivalik hills?
(A) Bathinda & Mansa
(B) Amritsar & Tarn Taran
(C) Hoshiarpur & Pathankot
(D) Ludhiana & Patiala
4. The Shivalik hills are mainly composed of:
(A) Hard granite rocks
(B) Alluvial soil
(C) Loose sediments and sand
(D) Lava rocks
5. Which problem is common in the Shivalik region?
(A) Flooding
(B) Soil erosion
(C) Desertification
(D) Waterlogging
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Kandi Region (6–10)
6. The Kandi region lies between:
(A) Plains and desert
(B) Shivalik hills and plains
(C) Rivers and hills
(D) Desert and plateau
7. Kandi region is also known as:
(A) Floodplain
(B) Foothill zone
(C) Plateau region
(D) Delta region
8. Which type of streams are found in Kandi region?
(A) Perennial rivers
(B) Seasonal streams (choes)
(C) Glacial rivers
(D) Underground rivers
9. Agriculture in Kandi region mainly depends on:
(A) Canal irrigation
(B) Tube wells
(C) Rainfall
(D) River water
10. Which of the following is a major issue in Kandi region?
(A) Water scarcity
(B) Excess rainfall
(C) Snowfall
(D) Salinity
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Plain Area (11–15)
11. The plains of Punjab are formed by:
(A) Volcanic activity
(B) Wind deposition
(C) River deposition
(D) Glacial movement
12. Punjab plains are part of which larger plain?
(A) Coastal Plains
(B) Deccan Plateau
(C) Northern Plains
(D) Desert region
13. Which soil is mainly found in Punjab plains?
(A) Black soil
(B) Red soil
(C) Alluvial soil
(D) Laterite soil
14. The plains of Punjab are best suited for:
(A) Mining
(B) Agriculture
(C) Fishing
(D) Forestry
15. Which river system mainly forms Punjab plains?
(A) Ganga system
(B) Indus system
(C) Brahmaputra system
(D) Narmada system
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Sand Dunes Region (16–20)
16. Sand dunes in Punjab are mainly found in:
(A) North-East
(B) Central region
(C) South-West
(D) Foothills
17. Which districts are known for sand dunes in Punjab?
(A) Gurdaspur & Pathankot
(B) Bathinda & Fazilka
(C) Jalandhar & Kapurthala
(D) Hoshiarpur & Ropar
18. Sand dunes are formed by:
(A) Rivers
(B) Glaciers
(C) Wind action
(D) Earthquakes
19. The climate of sand dune region is:
(A) Humid
(B) Moderate
(C) Arid
(D) Cold
20. Which of the following crops is suitable for sandy areas?
(A) Rice
(B) Wheat
(C) Bajra
(D) Sugarcane
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SG Classes
📌Day-4 MCQs Series 20 MCQs on Shivalik Region, Kandi Region, Plains & Sand Dunes of Punjab (PSEB Class 9/10 level): 📘 MCQs Shivalik Region (1–5) 1. The Shivalik hills are part of which mountain system? (A) Aravalli (B) Himalayas (C) Vindhyas (D) Satpura…
🕹️Answer Key (Day-4 MCQs Series):
1. B – Himalayas
2. B – North-East
3. C – Hoshiarpur & Pathankot
4. C – Loose sediments and sand
5. B – Soil erosion
6. B – Shivalik hills and plains
7. B – Foothill zone
8. B – Seasonal streams (choes)
9. C – Rainfall
10. A – Water scarcity
11. C – River deposition
12. C – Northern Plains
13. C – Alluvial soil
14. B – Agriculture
15. B – Indus system
16. C – South-West
17. B – Bathinda & Fazilka
18. C – Wind action
19. C – Arid
20. C – Bajra
1. B – Himalayas
2. B – North-East
3. C – Hoshiarpur & Pathankot
4. C – Loose sediments and sand
5. B – Soil erosion
6. B – Shivalik hills and plains
7. B – Foothill zone
8. B – Seasonal streams (choes)
9. C – Rainfall
10. A – Water scarcity
11. C – River deposition
12. C – Northern Plains
13. C – Alluvial soil
14. B – Agriculture
15. B – Indus system
16. C – South-West
17. B – Bathinda & Fazilka
18. C – Wind action
19. C – Arid
20. C – Bajra
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