India : The Northern Plains
(PRACHI Excellence in Social Studies)
EXERCISES
A. Multiple choice questions (MCQs).
Choose the correct answers from the given options :
1. Which of the following states is not a part of the Northern Plains?
(a) Kerala. [✓]
(b) Punjab. [ ]
(c) Assam. [ ]
(d) Haryana. [ ]
2. _________ is build across the river Satluj.
(a) Nagarjuna Sagar Dam. [ ]
(b) Gandhi Sagar Dam. [ ]
(c) Bhakra Nangal Dam. [✓]
(d) None of these. [ ]
3. The Brahmaputra river is known as ________ in Tibet.
(a) Sonpari. [ ]
(b) Ganga. [ ]
(c) Damodar. [ ]
(d) Tsangpo. [✓]
4. Look at the adjoining picture and identify it.
Tick the option where this monument is located.
(a) Peninsular Plateau. [ ]
(b) Lakshadweep Island. [ ]
(c) Northern Plains. [✓]
(d) Eastern Coastal Plain. [ ]
5. Which of the following pairs is not correct?
State Capitals.
(a) Haryana - Chandigarh. [ ]
(b) West Bengal - Kolkata. [ ]
(c) Punjab - Lucknow. [✓]
(d) Bihar - Patna. [ ]
B. Very short answer type questions.
1. Name the states which lie in the Northern Plains.
= The states which lie in the Northern Plains are - Punjab, Haryana, NCT Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal.
2. Name the rivers which flow in the Northern Plains.
= The rivers which flow in the Northern Plains are - Ganga, Brahmaputra, Yamuna, Gharghra, Gandak, Kosi, Chambal, Betwa and Son.
3. Mention the three river basins of the Northern Plains.
= The three river basins of the Northern Plains are - The Satluj Basin, The Ganga Basin and The Brahmaputra Basin.
4. Name the delta formed by the rivers Ganga and Brahmaputra.
= The delta formed by the rivers Ganga and Brahmaputra is the Sunderbans.
5. Write down the names of the festivals famous in Punjab.
= The names of festivals famous in Punjab are - Guruparv, Baisakhi, Holi and Diwali.
C. Answer the following questions.
1. What is the location and extent of the Northern Plains?
= The Northern Plains are located in the south of the Himalayas mountains. This region covers the major part of northern India. It is a large flat area which extends from Punjab in the west to Assam in the east. It includes the States of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, part of Uttarakhand, Bihar, West Bengal and Assam.
2. What do you know about the alluvium?
= Rivers bring numerous pieces of rocks and sand with them. These spread over the land especially during the floods. The fine silt brought and spread by rivers is called alluvium.
3. What is the importance of the rivers in the plains?
= The rivers provide alluvial soil in the plains. The alluvial soil is very fertile. Rivers are the sources of water in the plains. The rich soil and water make the plains very fertile and help to produce lots of crops.
4. Write a short note on the following :
(a) Uttar Pradesh.
= Uttar Pradesh is a densely populated State, its capital is Lucknow. Other important cities of Uttar Pradesh are Meerut, Agra, Kanpur, Allahabad and Varanasi.
Wheat, rice, sugar cane, pulses and oilseeds are the main crops grown here. People speak Hindi and Urdu. The major festivals celebrated are Holi, Dussehra, Diwali, Id, Muharram and Christmas.
(b) New Delhi.
= New Delhi is the capital of India. It is the centre for the administration of Union Government. It has many famous monuments such as the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Qutb Minar, India Gate, Lotus Temple, Gurudwara Sis Ganj, Akshardham Temple and Jantar Mantar. All major festivals are celebrated here.
(c) Haryana.
= Haryana is the neighbouring state of Punjab. Chandigarh is the capital city of Haryana. The Yamuna and the Satluj rivers provide water for irrigation. Wheat, rice and sugar cane are the main crops. Farmers use tractors, tubewells and water pumps. Many people are engaged in cattle-rearing and dairy farming. Hindi and Haryanvi are the main language spoken in the State.
(d) Bihar.
= Bihar is the land of two great men - Lord Buddha and Lord Mahavira. Bodhgaya and Nalanda are the places associated with them. Patna is the capital city of Bihar. Rice is the major crop of the State. Wheat, sugar cane and jute are also grown. Hindi and Urdu are the most common languages of Bihar. Diwali, Dussehra, Chhat, Id and Durga Puja are the main festivals celebrated here.
(e) West Bengal.
= West Bengal is known for the fertile plains formed by the rivers Ganga and Brahmaputra. Rice and jute are the main crops of the state. Jute is used to make ropes, bags and carpets. Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal. The people of the state speak Bangla. They are fond of painting, music, dance and literature. Durga Puja is the most popular festival celebrated by the people.
D. Fill in the blanks.
1. A basin is a total area drained by a river and its tributaries.
2. The Ganga river joins the Yamuna river near Allahabad.
3. The Ganga originates from Devprayag.
4. A mixture of sand and silt is called Alluvium.
5. The Satluj river flows into the Punjab.
E. Name any three of the following.
1. Main river basins in Northern Plains.
= The Satluj Basin, The Ganga Basin and The Brahmaputra Basin.
2. Rivers from Himalayas joining the Ganga river.
= Yamuna, Gomti and Ghaghra.
3. Cities on the banks of the Ganga river.
= Allahabad, Varanasi and Kolkata.
F. Correctly match List I with List II.
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List I |
List II |
|---|---|
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i.Baisakhi. |
a.Uttar Pradesh. [iii] |
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ii.Kurukshetra. |
b.Bihar. [iv] |
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iii.Varanasi. |
c.Punjab. [i] |
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iv.Chhat. |
d.Haryana.[ii] |