MCQs-Nature’s Treasures -Class 6-Science

Multiple Choice Questions Chapter 8–How the Land Becomes Sacred Class 7 Subject Social Science **************************** 35 MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions) Which of the following religions did not originate in India? a) Buddhism b) Sikhism c) Islam ✔️ d) Jainism The Mahabodhi Stupa is located in: a) Sanchi b) Bodh Gaya ✔️ c) Varanasi d) Mathura A tīrtha symbolically represents: a) A trade route b) A border c) A spiritual crossing ✔️ d) A temple structure In Sikhism, the Akal Takht is located at: a) Patna b) Delhi c) Amritsar ✔️ d) Anandpur The shrine of Sabarimala is in: a) Tamil Nadu b) Karnataka c) Kerala ✔️ d) Andhra Pradesh Pandharpur Wari is a pilgrimage held in: a) Gujarat b) Maharashtra ✔️ c) Odisha d) Punjab Bhūdevī is regarded as: a) A river goddess b) Goddess of wisdom c) Mother Earth ✔️ d) A star deity The Dongria Khond tribe worships which hill? a) Nanda Devi b) Girnar c) Niyam Dongar ✔️ d) Shatru...

MCQs-Nature’s Treasures -Class 6-Science

Multiple Choice Questions-Chapter 11 (Nature’s Treasures)-Class 6-Subject Science

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Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):

Which gas is most abundant in the air?
a) Oxygen
b) Nitrogen
c) Carbon dioxide
d) Helium
Answer: b) Nitrogen
What percentage of air is oxygen?
a) 10%
b) 21%
c) 50%
d) 78%
Answer: b) 21%
Moving air is called:
a) Rain
b) Wind
c) Snow
d) Cloud
Answer: b) Wind
Which of these is an example of a renewable resource?
a) Coal
b) Petroleum
c) Sunlight
d) Natural gas
Answer: c) Sunlight
Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel?
a) Coal
b) Petrol
c) Wood
d) Natural gas
Answer: c) Wood
Which of these activities can reduce water wastage?
a) Leaving taps open
b) Watering plants in the evening
c) Washing cars with running water
d) Using excessive water while bathing
Answer: b) Watering plants in the evening
Rainwater harvesting is used for:
a) Polluting rivers
b) Collecting and storing rainwater
c) Increasing pollution
d) Wasting water
Answer: b) Collecting and storing rainwater
What is the process of removing trees on a large scale called?
a) Afforestation
b) Deforestation
c) Reforestation
d) Plantation
Answer: b) Deforestation
Which of these is a major cause of air pollution?
a) Planting trees
b) Using bicycles
c) Burning fossil fuels
d) Recycling waste
Answer: c) Burning fossil fuels
Which part of the air is essential for breathing?
a) Carbon dioxide
b) Oxygen
c) Nitrogen
d) Helium
Answer: b) Oxygen
Which method is used to conserve soil?
a) Cutting trees
b) Planting more trees
c) Wasting water
d) Using plastic
Answer: b) Planting more trees
Which of these is NOT a natural resource?
a) Water
b) Sunlight
c) Plastic
d) Air
Answer: c) Plastic
Which layer of the atmosphere protects us from the Sun’s harmful rays?
a) Troposphere
b) Ozone layer
c) Stratosphere
d) Mesosphere
Answer: b) Ozone layer
Which of the following helps in preventing floods?
a) Cutting trees
b) Planting trees
c) Burning waste
d) Using plastic
Answer: b) Planting trees
Why is water called a natural treasure?
a) It is found underground
b) It is needed for life
c) It has no use
d) It is unlimited
Answer: b) It is needed for life
What type of energy is harnessed by windmills?
a) Solar energy
b) Wind energy
c) Chemical energy
d) Thermal energy
Answer: b) Wind energy
Which is a non-renewable resource?
a) Water
b) Coal
c) Wind energy
d) Sunlight
Answer: b) Coal
Which of these is a use of forests?
a) Reducing air pollution
b) Preventing soil erosion
c) Providing shelter to animals
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
What is the main source of energy on Earth?
a) Moon
b) Sun
c) Stars
d) Wind
Answer: b) Sun
Which of the following causes water pollution?
a) Planting trees
b) Throwing garbage in rivers
c) Using less water
d) Rainwater harvesting
Answer: b) Throwing garbage in rivers

Additional MCQs:

Which of the following natural resources is found underground?
a) Air
b) Water
c) Sunlight
d) Wind
Answer: b) Water
What is the process by which plants release oxygen into the air?
a) Respiration
b) Photosynthesis
c) Evaporation
d) Condensation
Answer: b) Photosynthesis
Which of these activities helps conserve forests?
a) Cutting trees for paper
b) Planting more trees
c) Burning trees for fuel
d) Clearing forests for farming
Answer: b) Planting more trees
Which is the best way to reduce waste?
a) Throwing garbage in rivers
b) Using plastic bags
c) Practicing the 3Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
d) Burning waste materials
Answer: c) Practicing the 3Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
What is the main cause of global warming?
a) Too much rainfall
b) Increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
c) Planting trees
d) Wind energy
Answer: b) Increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
Which natural resource is mainly responsible for the formation of clouds?
a) Sunlight
b) Water
c) Soil
d) Wind
Answer: b) Water
Which action helps prevent soil pollution?
a) Using excessive fertilizers
b) Dumping plastic waste
c) Composting organic waste
d) Burning fossil fuels
Answer: c) Composting organic waste
Which of the following gases do humans exhale?
a) Oxygen
b) Nitrogen
c) Carbon dioxide
d) Hydrogen
Answer: c) Carbon dioxide
Which type of energy is obtained from flowing water?
a) Solar energy
b) Wind energy
c) Hydroelectric energy
d) Geothermal energy
Answer: c) Hydroelectric energy
Which of the following human activities causes land degradation?
a) Rainwater harvesting
b) Excessive mining
c) Using solar panels
d) Planting more trees
Answer: b) Excessive mining

True or False:

Oxygen is the most abundant gas in the air. (False)
Water is a renewable resource. (True)
Deforestation helps conserve soil. (False)
Rainwater harvesting is a method of water conservation. (True)
Solar energy is a non-renewable resource. (False)
Burning fossil fuels causes air pollution. (True)
Wind energy is a clean source of energy. (True)
Plastic is biodegradable. (False)
Freshwater is easily available for use. (False)
Using bicycles can help reduce air pollution. (True)

Match the Following:

Column A	Column B
Solar energy	Renewable resource
Air pollution	Caused by burning fossil fuels
Forests	Prevent soil erosion
Rainwater harvesting	Collecting rainwater
Wind energy	Generated by windmills
Ozone layer	Protects Earth from UV rays
Water pollution	Caused by dumping waste in rivers
Deforestation	Leads to soil erosion
Carbon dioxide	Released by burning fossil fuels
Noise pollution	Caused by loud sounds

Assertion and Reasoning Questions:

Assertion (A): Trees help in reducing air pollution.
Reason (R): Trees absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen.
Answer: (Both A and R are true, and R explains A.)
Assertion (A): Fossil fuels are unlimited in nature.
Reason (R): Fossil fuels take millions of years to form and cannot be replaced quickly.
Answer: (A is false, but R is true.)
Assertion (A): Water pollution harms aquatic life.
Reason (R): Pollutants reduce oxygen levels in water, making it difficult for aquatic organisms to survive.
Answer: (Both A and R are true, and R explains A.)
Assertion (A): Solar energy is a better alternative to fossil fuels.
Reason (R): Solar energy is renewable and does not cause pollution.
Answer: (Both A and R are true, and R explains A.)
Assertion (A): Cutting down forests leads to soil erosion.
Reason (R): Tree roots hold the soil together and prevent erosion.
Answer: (Both A and R are true, and R explains A.)