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Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

(i) What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by land?
(a) 29%
(b) 50%
(c) 71%
(d) 90%

(ii) Which of the following landforms is characterized by a triangle-shaped structure called delta?
(a) Plateaus
(b) Mountains
(c) Deserts
(d) Plains

(iii) What is the main factor that determines the suitability of plains for agriculture?
(a) High altitude
(b) Presence of minerals
(c) River deposits
(d) Steep slopes

(iv) In which stage of a river's journey does it cut through narrow channels in the mountains, forming waterfalls and canyons?
(a) Upper course
(b) Middle course
(c) Lower course
(d) Delta course

(v) Which of the following is an example of a hot desert?
(a) Thar Desert
(b) Atacama Desert
(c) Antarctic Desert
(d) Sahara Desert

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Q2: Fill in the Blanks.

(i) Mountains are natural features that rise more than ________ meters above sea level.

(ii) Plateaus are characterized by steep slopes and are covered with grasslands suitable for grazing and rearing ________ and ________.

(iii) Plains are formed by the deposition of ________ and ________ from rivers.

(iv) In the lower course of a river, a triangle-shaped structure called ________ is formed.

(v) Deserts are large areas with little precipitation, and they are either covered by sand or ________.

Q3: Match the Column.

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Q4: True or False.

(i) Mountains with conical peaks, like the Himalayas, are considered old mountains.

(ii) The Colorado River flows through the Thar Desert in India.

(iii) Plains are not suitable for agriculture due to their flat and level terrain.

(iv) In the lower course of a river, the volume of water decreases as it joins other rivers.

(v) Deserts, even though harsh for human survival, have no benefits for the environment.