Worksheet: The Land of Dense Forests: Congo - Notes | Study Social Studies for Class 5 - Class 5

MCQs

Question 1: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the second-largest country in
(a) Australia
(b) Asia
(c) Europe
(d) Africa

Question 2: Which river flows through the country?
(a) River Nile
(b) River Congo
(c) River Orange
(d) River Zambezi

Question 3: Which of these animals is found in the Ituri forest?
(a) okapi
(b) snow leopard
(c) penguin
(d) wild ass

Question 4: The main occupation of the people is
(a) mining
(b) fishing
(c) farming
(d) weaving

Question 5: The capital of the country is
(a) Kinshasa
(b) Kisangani
(c) Matadi
(d) Kananga

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Question 6:
(a) The region that lies between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn is called the__________region.
(b) Forests that remain green throughout the year are called____________forests.
(c) ________________are the original inhabitants of the country.
(d) The highest peak in the Ruwenzori mountains is____________.
(e) The staple food of the people is______________.

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Question 7: Where does the Democratic Republic of the Congo lie? List its nine neighbours.

Question 8: Write a few sentences on the lifestyle of the Bantus.

Question 9: Write the names of a few cities of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Question 10: List the minerals found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Question 11: Write a short note on the transport system of the country.

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Question 12:

What means of transport would you use to travel on the ‘Highway of Central Africa’?