Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Instruction: Select the correct option for each question.
Q1. What makes the Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Valley of Flowers
(a) Its large population of snow leopards
(b) Its 600 species of exotic flowers and rare wildlife
(c) Its man-made bridges
(d) Its disappearing sea
Q2. How are the living root bridges in Meghalaya primarily constructed?
(a) Using cement and stones
b) With intertwined roots of local flora
(c) From bamboo and wood
(d) By carving into the hillside
Q3. What caused the formation of the Lonar Crater Lake in Maharashtra?
(a) A volcanic eruption
(b) A colossal meteorite impact
(c) Heavy monsoon rains
(d) Human excavation
Q4. What creates the optical illusion at the Magnetic Hill in Ladakh?
Magnetic Hill, Ladakh(a) A magnetic force pulling vehicles
(b) The alignment of surrounding slopes and horizon
(c) Bioluminescent organisms
(d) Tidal movements of water
Q5. What is the primary reason for the glowing waters in Kumbalangi, Kerala?
(a) Artificial lights from the village
(b) Bioluminescence from micro-planktons
(c) Reflection of the moon
(d) Chemical pollution in the water
Fill in the Blanks
Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the correct word based on the chapter.
Q1. The Valley of Flowers is located in the ________ district of Uttarakhand.
Q2. The living root bridges in Meghalaya are a ________ UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Q3. The Lonar Crater Lake is unique because it is formed in ________ rock.
Q4. The Sundarbans is a ________ forest in West Bengal.
Q5. The sea at Chandipur Beach retreats by ________ km during ebb tide.
Living Root Bridge, Meghalya
Very Short Answer Questions
Instruction: Answer the following questions in one line.
Q1. Which months are ideal for visiting the Valley of Flowers?
Q2. What is the longest living root bridge in Meghalaya said to be?
Q3. Where is the Lonar Crater Lake located?
Q4. What is the name of the signboard at the Magnetic Hill in Ladakh?
Q5. What type of tourism is Kumbalangi village known for?
Short Answer Questions
Instruction: Answer the following questions in 2–3 lines.
Q1. What types of wildlife can be found in the Valley of Flowers?
Q2. Why were bamboo bridges ineffective in Meghalaya’s waterways?
Q3. What makes the Lonar Crater Lake visually striking?
Q4. How does the Magnetic Hill create a unique experience for visitors?
Q5. What role do the mangrove forests of the Sundarbans play in the environment?