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This section includes 2637 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your 7th Class knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 2251. |
The given characteristics best represent which of the following zone? (i) Is bounded on the north by tropic of cancer. (ii) Are regions of earth surrounding the equator. (iii) Consists of rainforests, dry deciduous forests, desert etc. (iv) Is bounded in south by tropic of Capricorn. |
| A. | Polar region |
| B. | Temperate zone |
| C. | Torrid zone |
| D. | Frigid zone |
| Answer» D. Frigid zone | |
| 2252. |
___ region is the coldest region. |
| A. | Tropical |
| B. | Temperate |
| C. | Frigid |
| D. | Coastal |
| Answer» D. Coastal | |
| 2253. |
Few characteristics of an animal are given below. (i) Red-eyes (ii) Very good eye-sight (iii) Sticky pads on its feet (iv) Get food from fruits Which of the above characteristics does not belong to red-eyed frog? |
| A. | (i) |
| B. | (ii) |
| C. | (iii) |
| D. | (iv) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2254. |
Which of the following is the circle of latitude that is near the frigid zone of earth? |
| A. | Tropic of caner |
| B. | Arctic circle |
| C. | Tropic of Capricorn |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» C. Tropic of Capricorn | |
| 2255. |
Which of the following provides insulation to penguins against the cold? |
| A. | Feathers |
| B. | Thick skin |
| C. | Fat under the skin |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2256. |
Which of the following features does not belong to Toucan? |
| A. | Can change colour of its feathers. |
| B. | Get food from the fruits. |
| C. | Feet are adapted for grasping the branches of trees. |
| D. | Also known as beard ape. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2257. |
Important feature of tropical region is: |
| A. | Dry weather |
| B. | Hot climate |
| C. | Snowfall |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» C. Snowfall | |
| 2258. |
Major elements of weather at a place are: |
| A. | Temperature |
| B. | Humidity |
| C. | Sunlight |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2259. |
Which of the following can protect the birds living in polar region from extreme cold? |
| A. | Tail feathers |
| B. | Migration |
| C. | Claws |
| D. | Beaks |
| Answer» C. Claws | |
| 2260. |
Temperature, humidity and rainfall are _____ of the weather. |
| A. | States |
| B. | Compounds |
| C. | Seasons |
| D. | Elements |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2261. |
Scientific study of weather is _____. |
| A. | Ornithology |
| B. | Pedology |
| C. | Meteorology |
| D. | Motley |
| Answer» D. Motley | |
| 2262. |
Animals which lives in polar region is: |
| A. | Musk ox |
| B. | Seal |
| C. | Penguin |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2263. |
Which of the following is not a function performed by the meteorological department? |
| A. | It makes weather prediction. |
| B. | It issues various national and zonal alerts like cyclone, tsunami information. |
| C. | It provides monsoon and rainfall reports. |
| D. | It provides information about endangered animal species. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2264. |
Penguins keep themselves warm by: |
| A. | Their black and white colour. |
| B. | Their thick skin. |
| C. | Huddle together. |
| D. | Both [b] and [c] |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2265. |
Which the following animals migrates? |
| A. | Butterfly |
| B. | Algae |
| C. | Siberian crane |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» D. All the above | |
| 2266. |
Weather vary over: |
| A. | Long period of time |
| B. | No time |
| C. | Very long period of time |
| D. | Very short period of time |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2267. |
Maximum temperature of a day can be recorded in: |
| A. | Sunset |
| B. | Afternoon |
| C. | Early morning |
| D. | Late night |
| Answer» C. Early morning | |
| 2268. |
The camel stores excess fat in which part of its body? |
| A. | Lungs |
| B. | Liver |
| C. | Hump |
| D. | Stomach |
| Answer» D. Stomach | |
| 2269. |
____country does not belongs to polar region. |
| A. | Iceland |
| B. | Canada |
| C. | Greenland |
| D. | Kenya |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2270. |
Which of the following briefly describes tropical rainforests? |
| A. | Hot and dry |
| B. | Dry and humid |
| C. | Cold and dry |
| D. | Hot and wet |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2271. |
Birds are adapted to fly because of: |
| A. | Light bones |
| B. | Streamlined body |
| C. | Feathers and wings |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2272. |
A place is known to have a hot climate, then which of the following factors is not responsible for the hot climate? |
| A. | Distance of that place from the equator. |
| B. | Humidity in the air. |
| C. | Population of that place. |
| D. | Distance of that place from the sea. |
| Answer» D. Distance of that place from the sea. | |
| 2273. |
Consider the following statements each with one or two blanks. (i) Camel's skin does not possess__ glands. (ii) The Siberian crane migrates from Russia to India as the ___ approach. (iii) Many birds living in polar regions__ to warmer regions in winters. (iv) The places near the equator are usually__ because near the equator Sun's rays fall__. Fill up the blanks by selecting the correct option. |
| A. | (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) Sweat Winters Migrate Hotter, Vertically |
| B. | (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) Sweat Winters Hibernate Hotter, Horizontally |
| C. | (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) Sweat Summers Migrate Colder, Horizontally |
| D. | (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) Sweat Summers Migrate Colder, Vertically |
| Answer» B. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) Sweat Winters Hibernate Hotter, Horizontally | |
| 2274. |
The lizard is well-adapted to live in human dwellings. Which function of its adaptations is incorrectly described? |
| A. | Adaptation Function Long, sticky tongue To catch fast- moving prey |
| B. | Adaptation Function Long, narrow and flat body To crawl between narrow crevices and spaces easily |
| C. | Adaptation Function Sticky pads on the underside of the feet To walk on walls and ceilings without falling |
| D. | Adaptation Function Tail that can drop off and wriggles for a while To attract mates for reproduction |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2275. |
Refer to the given Venn diagram and select the correct statements regarding animals X, Y and Z. (i) Y can close its nostrils and remain underwater for long duration. (ii) X possess glands under the eyes that help the body to get rid of excess salt. (iii) Blubber is present under the skin of X and Z which protects them from cold. (iv) X and Yare adapted to live in extremely cold climate of polar regions. (v) V live in groups and huddle together to keep themselves warm. (vi) Z camouflage with the surrounding to avoid predators. |
| A. | (i), (ii), (iv) and (vi) only |
| B. | (i), (iii), (iv), (v) and (vi) only |
| C. | (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) only |
| D. | (i), (ii), (iii) (iv), (v) and (vi) |
| Answer» B. (i), (iii), (iv), (v) and (vi) only | |
| 2276. |
Consider the following statements and select the option which correctly identifies true (T) and false (F) ones.(i) North-East India receives very little rain throughout the year, so we can say that climate in North-East India is hot and dry.(ii) Thick layer of subcutaneous fat, thick skin and a dense feather cover in polar birds like penguins protect them from severe cold weather.(iii) Polar animals need to conserve water due to water scarcity.(iv) As we move higher up from sea level temperature becomes lower. |
| A. | (i)(ii)(iii)(iv)FFTT |
| B. | (i)(ii)(iii)(iv)FTFT |
| C. | (i)(ii)(iii)(iv)FFTF |
| D. | (i)(ii)(iii)(iv)TTFT |
| Answer» C. (i)(ii)(iii)(iv)FFTF | |
| 2277. |
Which of the following adaptations of polar bear are not meant for hunting prey and getting protection from predators? (i) White colour of the fur (ii) Huge teeth (iii) Long hair between the pads on its feet (iv) Two thick layers of the fur (v) Sharp claws on each foot |
| A. | (i) and (v) only |
| B. | (iii) and (iv) only |
| C. | (ii) and (iii) only |
| D. | (i) and (iv) only |
| Answer» C. (ii) and (iii) only | |
| 2278. |
Which of the following adaptations are shown by kangaroo rats? (i) They possess blubber to insulate body. (ii) They need to drink lot of water and breathe at a slow rate to conserve water. (iii) They excrete very concentrated urine. (iv) They undergo aestivation to cope with heat. |
| A. | (iii) and (iv) only |
| B. | (i), (iii) and (iv) only |
| C. | (ii), (iii) and (iv) only |
| D. | (ii) and (iii) only |
| Answer» B. (i), (iii) and (iv) only | |
| 2279. |
Which of the following is a drinking water source? |
| A. | Sea water |
| B. | Glaciers |
| C. | Ground water |
| D. | Snow |
| Answer» D. Snow | |
| 2280. |
What is the main source of water for perennial rivers? |
| A. | Lakes |
| B. | Rainwater |
| C. | Snow |
| D. | Dams |
| Answer» C. Snow | |
| 2281. |
What happens to plants in areas of scanty rainfall? |
| A. | They grow extensively. |
| B. | They move to other places. |
| C. | They wilt and die. |
| D. | They have active growth. |
| Answer» D. They have active growth. | |
| 2282. |
Two plastic bottles with their bottoms cut are pushed into a trough of water as shown in the figure. Why is the level of water in bottle W less than the level of water in bottle 'B? |
| A. | Water occupies space in bottle. |
| B. | Atmospheric pressure in bottle A is more than that of bottle B. |
| C. | Water takes the shape of the container. |
| D. | Air occupies space. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2283. |
Groundwater will not be depleted due to |
| A. | a forestation |
| B. | Deforestation |
| C. | Establishing thermal power plants |
| D. | Cultivating high yielding crops |
| Answer» B. Deforestation | |
| 2284. |
The process of recharging ground water using rain water is called |
| A. | drip irrigation |
| B. | water harvesting |
| C. | Bawri |
| D. | Infiltration |
| Answer» C. Bawri | |
| 2285. |
How is most of the well water and spring- water replenished? |
| A. | By rivers |
| B. | By floods |
| C. | By ground water |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 2286. |
How can we take out water from an acquifer? |
| A. | By using tube well |
| B. | By digging a well |
| C. | By hand pump |
| D. | Both (a) and (c) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2287. |
DIRECTIONS: Read the passage (s) given below and answer the questions that follow. Passage - 1 Water is a scarce commodity. Water shortage has become a matter of concern throughout the world. It is estimated that more than one-third of people in the world could face water scarcity. To attract the attention of everybody towards conserving water. We celebrate water day every year. Though about 71% of the earth's surface is covered with water then why is this water scarcity? |
| A. | Most of water available on earth is not fit for human consumption. |
| B. | The water present in seas is far away from most of the population. |
| C. | Rivers get flooded and the water is wasted |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. The water present in seas is far away from most of the population. | |
| 2288. |
DIRECTIONS: Carefully observe pictures given below and answer the following questions. The diagram below shows the water cycle. Which letter represents the process of evaporation? |
| A. | A |
| B. | B |
| C. | C |
| D. | D |
| Answer» B. B | |
| 2289. |
DIRECTIONS: Read the passage (s) given below and answer the questions that follow. Passage - 3 The rain water and water from other sources such as rivers and ponds seeps through the soil and fills the empty spaces and cracks deep below the ground. The ground water thus gets recharged by this process. At places the ground water is stored between the layers of hard rock below the water table. Ground water is |
| A. | water present in seas, rivers etc. |
| B. | water found below the water table. |
| C. | water that covers about 71% of earth's surface. |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» C. water that covers about 71% of earth's surface. | |
| 2290. |
The tap water supplied through water distributions system is sweet whereas distilled water is bitter and we cannot drink it, because |
| A. | sugar has been added to tap water |
| B. | tap water contains dissolved gases and salts in it |
| C. | Chemical treatment of tap water |
| D. | None of the above is correct. |
| Answer» D. None of the above is correct. | |
| 2291. |
Water table |
| A. | varies from places to place |
| B. | may change even at a given place |
| C. | Both the above are correct |
| D. | None of these is correct |
| Answer» D. None of these is correct | |
| 2292. |
DIRECTIONS: Read the passage (s) given below and answer the questions that follow. Passage - 2 There is an uneven distribution of water. Much of it has resulted due to human activities growing urbanization and development work has resulted in water shortage and supply of clean drinking water is affected. Which of the following human activities has resulted in depletion of ground water? |
| A. | building roads |
| B. | cutting trees |
| C. | cultivation practices |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2293. |
Fresh water refers to |
| A. | water brought home recently. |
| B. | water which makes us energetic and fresh if we drink it |
| C. | water that is fit for human consumption. |
| D. | All of the above are correct. |
| Answer» D. All of the above are correct. | |
| 2294. |
DIRECTIONS: Match column I with column II and select the correct answers using the code given below the columns. Column-I Column-II (A) Evaporation (p) removing insoluble impurities (B) Precipitation (q) kills germs and bacteria (C) Filtration (r) change of water to vapour (D) Chlorination (s) rain |
| A. | (A) \[\to \] (s),(B) \[\to \] (q),(C) \[\to \] (p),(D) \[\to \] (r) |
| B. | (A) \[\to \] (r),(B) \[\to \] (s),(C) \[\to \] (p),(D) \[\to \] (q) |
| C. | (A) \[\to \] (r),(B) \[\to \] (p),(C) \[\to \] (q),(D) \[\to \] (s) |
| D. | (A) \[\to \] (q),(B) \[\to \] (s),(C) \[\to \] (p),(D) \[\to \] (r) |
| Answer» C. (A) \[\to \] (r),(B) \[\to \] (p),(C) \[\to \] (q),(D) \[\to \] (s) | |
| 2295. |
Which of the following is NOT soluble in water? |
| A. | Salt |
| B. | Sugar |
| C. | Oxygen |
| D. | Sand |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2296. |
Only _______ % of water on earth is available for our use. |
| A. | 0.05 |
| B. | 0.2 |
| C. | 0.01 |
| D. | 0.3 |
| Answer» D. 0.3 | |
| 2297. |
DIRECTIONS: The questions in this segment consists of two statements, one labelled as "Assertion A" and the other labelled as "Reason R". You are to examine these two statements carefully and decide if the Assertion A and Reason R are individually true ?and if so, whether the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion. Select your answers to these items using codes given below. Assertion (A): The going down of water table is called depletion of water table. Reason (R): The depletion of water table occurs if water is sufficiently replenished. |
| A. | Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| B. | Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A. |
| C. | A is true but R is false. |
| D. | A is false but R is true. |
| Answer» D. A is false but R is true. | |
| 2298. |
DIRECTIONS: Read the following two statements carefully and choose the correct options. (i) Boiling removes soluble impurities from water. (ii) Fertilizers and sewage cause water pollution. (iii) Chlorination cleans and removes insoluble impurities from water. |
| A. | Statements (i) and (iii) are incorrect but (ii) is correct. |
| B. | Statements (i) and (ii) are incorrect but (iii) is correct. |
| C. | All statements are correct. |
| D. | All statements are incorrect. |
| Answer» B. Statements (i) and (ii) are incorrect but (iii) is correct. | |
| 2299. |
DIRECTIONS: Read the following two statements carefully and choose the correct options. (i) There are four states of water. (ii) Glacier is the solid state of water. (iii) Water cannot change from one state to another. |
| A. | Statements (i) and (iii) are incorrect but (ii) is correct. |
| B. | Statements (i) and (ii) are incorrect but (iii) is correct. |
| C. | All statements are correct. |
| D. | All statements are incorrect. |
| Answer» B. Statements (i) and (ii) are incorrect but (iii) is correct. | |
| 2300. |
Which one of the following statements is correct? Statement 1: Most of the water present on the surface of earth is not fit for drinking purpose Statement 2: Most of the water present on the surface of earth is fit for drinking purpose |
| A. | Statement 1 |
| B. | Statement 2 |
| C. | Both statements are correct |
| D. | Both statements are incorrect |
| Answer» B. Statement 2 | |