Delhi - 1 Class 3 Worksheet SST

Q1: Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)

(i) Which of these is not one of the world heritage sites?
(a) Qutub Minar
(b) Humayun’s Tomb
(c) Red Fort
(d) Lotus Temple

Ans: (d)
Delhi's Lotus Temple, or the Bahai House of worship, is not considered for a UNESCO world heritage site.

(ii) The India International Trade Fair is held in
(a) Mumbai
(b) Chennai
(c) New Delhi
(d) Kolkata
Ans: (c)
It is a premier event organized by the India Trade Promotion Organization, the nodal trade promotion agency of the Government of India. The event is held between 14–27 November every year at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India.

(iii) What is the capital of India?
(a) New Delhi
(b) Mumbai
(c) Lucknow
(d) Rajasthan
Ans: (a)
New Delhi, national capital of India. It is situated in the north-central part of the country on the west bank of the Yamuna River, adjacent to and just south of Delhi city (Old Delhi) and within the Delhi national capital territory.

(iv) What is the main reason why Delhi is considered a highly polluted city?
(a) Excessive rainfall
(b) Dense population and overcrowding
(c) Limited industrial activities
(d) Strict environmental regulations
Ans: (b)
Delhi is densely populated and almost every place is overcrowded, leading to high pollution levels.

(v) Who built the present Delhi in the 17th Century and what was it known as during that time?
(a) Yudhistir; Indraprastha
(b) Raja Dhilu; Dilli
(c) King Sahajahan; Sahajahanabad
(d) British; New Delhi
Ans: (c)
King Sahajahan built the present Delhi in the 17th Century, and it was known as Sahajahanabad.

Q2: Fill in the blanks

(i) Two famous historical monuments in Delhi are __________ and _________.
Ans: Qutab Minar and India Gate.

(ii) ______________ is a popular means of transport in Delhi.
Ans: Metro

(iii) Delhi is a __________ city where multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu, are spoken.
Ans: cosmopolitan

(iv) The present site of Delhi was made capital by various kings, and its name was originally __________.
Ans: Indraprastha

(v) Delhi gets about __________ mm of rains during the rainy season.
Ans: 650

Q3: Match the following

Ans: 

Q4: True & False

(i) Qutub Minar lies in Old Delhi.
Ans: True

(ii) Ambassadors of different nations live in New Delhi.
Ans: True

(iii) November and December are rainy months in Delhi.
Ans: True

(iv) Mahatma Gandhi and Indira Gandhi were assassinated in Delhi, and their Samadhi (memorials) are located there.
Ans: True

(v) Delhi is a city where only Hindi is spoken, and there is no diversity in languages.
Ans: False

Q5: Answer the following questions

(i) Who planned New Delhi as the capital of India?
Ans: Delhi is situated on the banks of the river Yamuna. It is bordered by Uttar Pradesh in the east and Haryana on the other three sides. Delhi consists of two cities – Old Delhi and New Delhi. Mughal emperor Shahjahan built his capital at Delhi and called it Shahjahanabad.

(ii) Name three famous monuments of Delhi.
Ans: Three famous Monuments in Delhi are Red Fort, India Gate and Qutab Minar.