CLASS 6 CHAPTER 7 LIFE IN THE DESERTS
mcqs = [ (“What are the main characteristics of desert areas?”, {“A”: “High rainfall and dense vegetation”, “B”: “Low rainfall, scanty vegetation, and extreme temperatures”, “C”: “Moderate rainfall and lush vegetation”, “D”: “Temperate climate and regular rainfall”}, “B”), (“Which is the largest desert in the world?”, {“A”: “Thar Desert”, “B”: “Gobi Desert”, “C”: “Sahara Desert”, “D”: “Kalahari Desert”}, “C”), (“How many countries does the Sahara Desert touch?”, {“A”: “8”, “B”: “10”, “C”: “11”, “D”: “9”}, “C”), (“What is the highest recorded temperature in the Sahara Desert and where was it recorded?”, {“A”: “50°C in Tunisia”, “B”: “57.7°C in Al Azizia, Libya”, “C”: “60°C in Egypt”, “D”: “55°C in Morocco”}, “B”), (“Which of the following describes the vegetation in the Sahara Desert?”, {“A”: “Dense forests”, “B”: “Cactus, date palms, and acacia”, “C”: “Evergreen trees”, “D”: “Shrubs and bushes”}, “B”), (“What type of climate characterizes the Sahara Desert?”, {“A”: “Mild and wet”, “B”: “Scorching hot and dry”, “C”: “Cold and windy”, “D”: “Temperate with heavy rainfall”}, “B”), (“Which animal is commonly associated with the Sahara Desert?”, {“A”: “Yak”, “B”: “Camel”, “C”: “Penguin”, “D”: “Tiger”}, “B”), (“What is an oasis?”, {“A”: “A desert mountain”, “B”: “A fertile area in the desert with water”, “C”: “A barren land”, “D”: “A desert plateau”}, “B”), (“Which nomadic tribes inhabit the Sahara Desert?”, {“A”: “Bedouins and Tuaregs”, “B”: “Inuits and Lapps”, “C”: “Maasai and Zulu”, “D”: “Pygmies and Bushmen”}, “A”), (“What is the primary economic activity of the people living in the Sahara?”, {“A”: “Fishing”, “B”: “Mining”, “C”: “Rearing livestock and agriculture”, “D”: “Woodcutting”}, “C”), (“Which resource discovered in Algeria, Libya, and Egypt has transformed the Sahara Desert’s economy?”, {“A”: “Gold”, “B”: “Oil”, “C”: “Natural gas”, “D”: “Uranium”}, “B”), (“What types of minerals are found in the Sahara Desert besides oil?”, {“A”: “Gold and silver”, “B”: “Iron, phosphorus, manganese, and uranium”, “C”: “Coal and diamonds”, “D”: “Copper and tin”}, “B”), (“What modern developments are changing the cultural landscape of the Sahara Desert?”, {“A”: “Increased forest cover”, “B”: “Gleaming glass buildings and superhighways”, “C”: “More nomadic lifestyle”, “D”: “Farming settlements expanding into desert regions”}, “B”), (“Who are the Tuaregs in the Sahara Desert?”, {“A”: “Settled farmers”, “B”: “Nomadic tribes known for guiding foreign tourists”, “C”: “Merchants controlling oil trade”, “D”: “Miners working in uranium extraction”}, “B”), (“Which animal has been replaced by trucks in the salt trade across the Sahara?”, {“A”: “Horses”, “B”: “Camels”, “C”: “Goats”, “D”: “Llamas”}, “B”), (“Where is Ladakh located?”, {“A”: “In the Eastern Ghats”, “B”: “In the Great Himalayas”, “C”: “In the Western Desert”, “D”: “In the Deccan Plateau”}, “B”), (“What is the most important river flowing through Ladakh?”, {“A”: “Yamuna”, “B”: “Indus”, “C”: “Ganga”, “D”: “Brahmaputra”}, “B”), (“What is the typical altitude range of Ladakh?”, {“A”: “500m to 1,500m”, “B”: “1,000m to 3,000m”, “C”: “3,000m to 8,000m”, “D”: “2,000m to 5,000m”}, “C”), (“Which famous glacier is located in Ladakh?”, {“A”: “Siachen Glacier”, “B”: “Gangri Glacier”, “C”: “Pindari Glacier”, “D”: “Milam Glacier”}, “B”), (“Why is Ladakh’s climate extremely cold and dry?”, {“A”: “It is located near the sea”, “B”: “It is in the rain shadow of the Himalayas”, “C”: “It receives heavy rainfall”, “D”: “It is close to the equator”}, “B”), (“What is a unique feature of Ladakh’s summer climate?”, {“A”: “It is extremely hot”, “B”: “The day temperatures are just above zero while nights are freezing”, “C”: “It experiences heavy rainfall”, “D”: “The nights are warm and humid”}, “B”), (“Which fruit trees bloom during the summer in Ladakh?”, {“A”: “Mango and orange”, “B”: “Apple, apricot, and walnut”, “C”: “Peach and plum”, “D”: “Pineapple and banana”}, “B”), (“Which animals are commonly found in Ladakh?”, {“A”: “Elephants and lions”, “B”: “Wild goats, wild sheep, and yaks”, “C”: “Camels and horses”, “D”: “Tigers and leopards”}, “B”), (“What is the main use of yak’s milk in Ladakh?”, {“A”: “It is used for making cheese and butter”, “B”: “It is used for cooking oil”, “C”: “It is used to make wool”, “D”: “It is sold as a luxury product”}, “A”), (“Which species is hunted for its wool in Ladakh, known for its high quality and warmth?”, {“A”: “Snow leopard”, “B”: “Wild goat”, “C”: “Chiru or Tibetan antelope”, “D”: “Yak”}, “C”), (“Which religious groups primarily inhabit Ladakh?”, {“A”: “Hindus and Muslims”, “B”: “Christians and Buddhists”, “C”: “Buddhists and Muslims”, “D”: “Sikhs and Jains”}, “C”), (“What are the traditional Buddhist monasteries in Ladakh known as?”, {“A”: “Gompas”, “B”: “Temples”, “C”: “Stupas”, “D”: “Pagodas”}, “A”), (“Which famous Buddhist monasteries are located in Ladakh?”, {“A”: “Hemis, Thiksey, Shey, and Lamayuru”, “B”: “Tawang, Sanchi, and Nalanda”, “C”: “Bodhgaya and Sarnath”, “D”: “Ajanta and Ellora”}, “A”), (“What crops are cultivated by the people of Ladakh during the summer?”, {“A”: “Wheat and rice”, “B”: “Barley, potatoes, peas, and turnip”, “C”: “Maize and sugarcane”, “D”: “Millets and cotton”}, “B”), (“What type of activities do people in Ladakh engage in during the harsh winter months?”, {“A”: “Hunting and fishing”, “B”: “Traveling to warmer regions”, “C”: “Festivities and ceremonies”, “D”: “Mining and construction work”}, “C”), (“Which city is the capital of Ladakh?”, {“A”: “Srinagar”, “B”: “Leh”, “C”: “Kargil”, “D”: “Manali”}, “B”), (“How is Leh connected to Kashmir Valley?”, {“A”: “By air only”, “B”: “By road through the Zoji La Pass”, “C”: “By sea routes”, “D”: “By railway”}, “B”), (“Which highway connects Leh to Kashmir Valley?”, {“A”: “National Highway 1”, “B”: “National Highway 44”, “C”: “National Highway 2”, “D”: “National Highway 10”}, “A”), (“Why is the Manali-Leh highway open only between July and September?”, {“A”: “Because of heavy rainfall”, “B”: “Because of snowfall blocking the passes”, “C”: “Because of maintenance work”, “D”: “Because it crosses several rivers”}, “B”), (“What activity attracts tourists to Ladakh during summer?”, {“A”: “Beach visits”, “B”: “Visits to gompas and trekking in the meadows and glaciers”, “C”: “Wildlife safaris”, “D”: “Skiing and snowboarding”}, “B”), (“What is the main reason for the careful use of resources like water and fuel in Ladakh?”, {“A”: “Due to the abundance of these resources”, “B”: “Due to their scarcity in the region”, “C”: “Due to government restrictions”, “D”: “Due to high pollution levels”}, “B”), (“What is Ladakh also known as?”, {“A”: “The Desert Land”, “B”: “The Land of Snow”, “C”: “The Valley of Flowers”, “D”: “The Green Hills”}, “B”), (“What significant change is taking place in the life of people in Ladakh due to modernization?”, {“A”: “Increase in farming activities”, “B”: “Shift towards city life and modern jobs”, “C”: “Complete abandonment of traditional practices”, “D”: “Greater dependence on agriculture”}, “B”), (“How have the people of Ladakh learned to live over centuries?”, {“A”: “By focusing solely on mining activities”, “B”: “By maintaining harmony and balance with nature”, “C”: “By relying on heavy industrialization”, “D”: “By migrating frequently to other regions”}, “B”), (“Why is nothing discarded or wasted in Ladakh?”, {“A”: “Because of traditional values of minimalism”, “B”: “Due to lack of landfills”, “C”: “Due to a focus on recycling and reuse in a resource-scarce environment”, “D”: “Because people lack the means to produce waste”}, “C”) ]