Class 6 Geography Chapter 6 Question Answers - Our Country India

Q1. Topographically, Rajasthan can be described as ___________ stretch of land.
Ans: Rajasthan can be described as a dry, hot, and sandy stretch of land.

Q2: Name the city that is the capital of two states.
Ans: Haryana and Punjab

Q3: Name the triangular plateau with highly uneven relief.
Ans: Peninsular Plateau

Q4. Name the sea in which rivers like Narmada and Tapi drain.
Ans: The rivers Narmada and Tapi drain into the Arabian Sea.

Q5: Name the most undulating area of India.
Ans: Northern plains

Q6: The peninsular plateau on the northwestern side is bordered by ______________.
Ans: Himalayas.

Q7: The southernmost range of the Himalayan Mountains is the _____________.
Ans: Shiwalik

Q8: A ‘peninsula’ is a piece of land surrounded by water on five sides. True/False
Ans: False

Q9: India shares land boundaries with ____________ countries.
Ans: Seven

Q10: Name the seven countries that share land boundaries with India.
Ans: Seven countries share land boundaries with India, namely – Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Afghanistan and Bhutan.

Q11. Name the second most populated country of the world after China.
Ans: India is the second most populated country in the world, following China.

Q12: Name the world’s oldest hill range located on the peninsular plateau.
Ans: Aravali Hills.

Q13: State the exact location of Lakshadweep Islands.
Ans: Lakshadweep lies to the west of the Indian mainland in the Arabian Sea.

Q14: Sri Lanka is separated from India by the _________.
Ans: Palk Strait

Q15: Name the largest and smallest state in terms of area in India.
Ans: Rajasthan and Goa

Q16: The Palk Strait lies between__________ and __________.
Ans : India and Sri Lanka

Q17: The Himalayan Mountain is divided into 3 parallel ranges. True/False.
Ans : True

Q18: How alluvial deposits’ are made?
Ans: Alluvial deposits consist of fine soils that are brought by rivers and are deposited in the river basin.

Q19: For every 1 degree of longitude the local time changes by 4 minutes. True/False
Ans:  True.

Q20: What is the longitudinal extent of India from west to east?
Ans: 68º7’ E and 97º25’ E

Q21: Give reason why Northern Indian Plains are thickly populated?
Ans: Because of fertile land for cultivation

Q22: What is the other name for Western Ghats.
Ans: Sahyadris

Q23: Name the neighbour of India that is also known as Himalayan Kingdom.
Ans: Nepal

Q24: What are Kayals?
Ans: Backwater of Kerala

Q25: Standard Meridian of India is also known as _________.
Ans: Indian Standard time