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Class 6 Geography Question Answers - India: Climate Vegetation and Wildlife (Old Syllabus)

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Q1: The forest of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand etc. generally have neem, sal, teak, and shisham as the main trees. These forests are _______________ forest.

Ans : deciduous forests.

Q2: List a factor that influences the climate of a place.

Ans : Distance from the sea

Q3: Name one of the projects initiated by the government for the protection of animals.

Ans : Project Tiger

Q4: Mahagony, ebony, cinchonas are all part of _____________ rain forest.

Ans : Tropical

Q5: The winter rainfall in Punjab and Haryana is very beneficial for the growth of wheat. True/False

Ans : True

Q6: From which season the migration is associated?

Ans : Winters

Q7: Name the wood used for making boats in the west Bengal.

Ans : Wood of Sundari tree.

Q8: Why is Simplipal Reserve famous?

Ans : Tiger

Q9: The northern part of India experiences local storms accompanied by rain during summer season. State the reason behind this.

Ans : During the summer months the temperature over north India is high. As a result, a low pressure trough is formed which leads to storms and rainfall.

Q10: Define thorn forest.

Ans : The forest with mainly short trees such as kikar, babool, palm etc.

Q11: Name the place known as the homeland of the majestic Bengal tiger.

Ans : Ganga-Brahmaputra delta.

Q12: What kind of trees is found in the coniferous forests?

Ans : Tall trees with needle shaped leaves

Q13: Name a tree that grows in Tropical Rain Forests.

Ans : mahogany

Q14: Chir, Pine and Deodar comes under ___________ vegetation.

Ans : mountain

Q15: What is loo?

Ans : the hot and dry wind that blows during the day in hot weather season.

Q16: What is the other name for south west Monsoon season?

Ans : Rainy season

Q17: Mawsynram is known for

a. highest rainfall.

b. highest snowfall.

c. highest waterfall.

d. highest mountain peak.

Ans : a.highest rainfall.

Q18: What do you mean by Natural Vegetation?

Ans : Plants which grow on their own without interference or help from human beings are called Natural Vegetation.

Q19: Why does Sunlight can't reach the ground in the tropical rain forests?

Ans : Sunlight cannot reach the ground in the tropical rain forests because the forests are very dense.

Q20: The desert plants adapt themselves to their surrounding by having thorny and waxy leaves, deep roots etc

Ans : decreases

Q21: The thorny bushes have leaves in the form of spines so as to reduce the rate of _____________.

Ans : Transpiration

Q22: Name the place where the world's highest rainfall occurs.

Ans : Mawsynram in Meghalaya.

Q23: Name the two states on the eastern coast which receive winter rainfall.

Ans : Tamilnadu and Andhra Pradesh.

Q24: Why Sunderbans are named so?

Ans : Because they have the main tree Sundari.

Q25: Movement of air from high pressure to low pressure on land is known as wind. True/False.

Ans :  True

Q26: What is loo?

Ans : In hot weather season, hot and dry winds are called loo and it blows during the day.

Q27: Give reason why temperature is low in northern India during the winter season?

Ans : because the sun rays do not fall on the region directly

Q28: In the rainy season, rainfall occur when the winds blowfrom _______________and Bay of Bengal towards the land hitting the mountains .

Ans : the Arabian Sea

Q29: The climate of a place is affected by

a. buildings

b. population

c. distance from the sea

d. slope

Ans : distance from the sea

Q30: Mawsynram is known for

a. highest rainfall.

b. highest snowfall

c. highest waterfall.

d. highest mountain peak.

Ans :  highest rainfall.

Q31: Name the places in India where Tropical Deciduous forests are found?

Ans : M.P, U.P, Bihar and Orissa.

Q32: Name the physical feature without which whole India would have been a desert.

Ans : Himalayas.

Q33: How does trees maintain the atmospheric balance?

Ans : By adding carbon dioxide

Q34: Mangrove forests can thrive insaline water. True/False

Ans : True

Q35: Name the two states on the eastern coast which receive winter rainfall.

Ans : Tamilnadu and Andhra Pradesh.

Q36: Why Tropical rain forests are called evergreen forests?

Ans : Their Trees do shed their leaves but at different time, so they never give a picture of completely barren branches.

Q37: What is the true shape of the Earth?

a. equatorial forests.

b. coniferous forests.

c. deciduous forests.

d. mangrove forests

Ans :  coniferous forests.

Q38: The red panda and ibex are found in the_____________.

Ans : Himalayas.

Q39: Name the Lofty barrier in the north of India which protects us from Siberian cold winds

Ans : Himalayas.

Q40: Name a tree that does not grow in Tropical Rain Forests.

Ans : Pine

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1. What is the climate of India?
Ans. India has a diverse climate due to its size and geographical location. It experiences six major climatic types, including tropical monsoon, tropical wet and dry, tropical semi-arid, arid, humid subtropical, and alpine.
2. What are the major vegetation types found in India?
Ans. India has a wide range of vegetation types, including tropical rainforests, deciduous forests, thorn forests, mangrove forests, desert vegetation, and alpine vegetation.
3. Which wildlife species are found in India?
Ans. India is home to a rich variety of wildlife species. Some of the prominent ones include Bengal tigers, Indian elephants, Indian rhinoceros, Asiatic lions, Indian leopards, Indian peafowls, and several species of deer, monkeys, and snakes.
4. How does the climate influence the vegetation in India?
Ans. The climate plays a crucial role in determining the type of vegetation found in different regions of India. For example, regions with high rainfall support tropical rainforests, while areas with less rainfall have vegetation like thorn forests or desert vegetation.
5. What are the threats to India's wildlife and vegetation?
Ans. India's wildlife and vegetation face several threats, including deforestation, habitat loss due to human activities, poaching, pollution, and climate change. These factors contribute to the decline of certain species and the alteration of ecosystems.
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