Very Short Question Answers: Landforms and Life | Social Studies for Class 6 PDF Download

Q1: What is a landform?
Ans: A landform is a natural feature on the Earth's surface formed by natural processes, for example mountains, plateaus and plains.

Q2: Name the two highest peaks in the Himalayas.
Ans: Mount Everest (about 8,848 m) and Kanchenjunga (about 8,586 m).

Q3: What type of forest is found on mountain slopes?
Ans: Montane forest, which grows on mountain slopes and changes with altitude.

Q4: What adaptation do trees in montane forests have?
Ans: They have thin, pointed leaves that help shed snow and reduce water loss in cooler climates.

Q5: What is terrace farming?
Ans: Terrace farming is growing crops on flat steps cut into slopes; it helps to prevent soil erosion and retain water.

Q6: Who was the first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest?
Ans: Bachendri Pal (she climbed Mount Everest in 1984).

Q7: What is the significance of Mount Kailash?
Ans: It is considered sacred by followers of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Bon, and is an important place of pilgrimage.

Q8: Which mountain is known as 'Mother Goddess of the World'?
Ans: Mount Everest, called 'Chomolungma' by Tibetans.

Q9: What type of tourism is common in mountainous regions?
Ans: Adventure tourism such as skiing, hiking and mountaineering is common in mountainous regions.

Q10: What happens to the snow on lower mountains in summer?
Ans: It melts and feeds rivers, providing water for people, irrigation and local ecosystems.

Q11: What is a plateau?
Ans: A plateau is a flat-topped landform that stands higher than the surrounding land.

Q12: Name the largest plateau in the world.
Ans: The Tibetan Plateau, often called the "Roof of the World".

Q13: What is a floodplain?
Ans: A floodplain is a flat area beside a river formed by deposited sediments; its soil is usually very fertile.

Q14: Which type of plain is known for rich agricultural land?
Ans: Marudam, which represents fertile agricultural plains.

Q15: What are the five tinais in ancient Tamil poetry?
Ans: Kurinji, Mullai, Marudam, Neydal and Palai.

Q16: What is the average height of the Tibetan Plateau?
Ans: Approximately 4,500 metres above sea level.

Q17: What major activity is common in plateau regions?
Ans: Mining and quarrying, because plateaus often have rich mineral deposits.

Q18: Name a famous waterfall located in the Chhota Nagpur Plateau.
Ans: Hundru Falls (in Jharkhand).

Q19: What is the primary occupation in the Ganga plain?
Ans: Farming, especially growing food crops such as rice and wheat.

Q20: Define resilience in the context of landforms.
Ans: Resilience is the ability of landforms, ecosystems and communities to adapt to and recover from environmental changes and challenges.