Knowledge Check: Our Universe
Knowledge Check: Our Universe
Earth and the Solar System
Q1: What is the shape of the Earth?
A) Perfectly flat
B) Cube shaped
C) Almost round and slightly flattened at poles
D) Cone shaped
Q2: Which planet is known as the “Blue Planet”?
A) Mars
B) Earth
C) Neptune
D) Uranus
Q3: Which movement of the Earth causes day and night?
A) Revolution
B) Rotation
C) Gravitation
D) Oscillation
Q4: How many planets are there in the solar system?
A) Seven
B) Eight
C) Nine
D) Ten
Q5: Which planet is closest to the Sun?
A) Venus
B) Earth
C) Mercury
D) Mars
Q6: What causes seasons on the Earth?
A) Change in wind direction
B) Earth’s distance from Moon
C) Earth’s tilted axis and revolution around the Sun
D) Rotation of Moon
Q7: Which celestial body has light and heat of its own?
A) Moon
B) Planet
C) Star
D) Satellite
Q8: Which phenomenon occurs when the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth?
A) Lunar eclipse
B) Solar eclipse
C) Full moon
D) New moon
Q9: What is the Earth’s natural satellite?
A) Mars
B) Sun
C) Moon
D) Comet
Q10: Which group of stars forms a pattern in the sky?
A) Asteroids
B) Meteors
C) Constellation
D) Satellite belt
Globe and Map Basics
Q1: What is a globe?
A) A flat drawing of Earth
B) A model of Earth showing only countries
C) A round model of the Earth
D) A chart of directions
Q2: Which imaginary line divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
A) Prime Meridian
B) Tropic of Capricorn
C) Equator
D) Arctic Circle
Q3: What do lines of latitude measure?
A) Distance from East to West
B) Distance from North to South
C) Distance from Equator towards poles
D) Distance between countries
Q4: What do lines of longitude measure?
A) Distance from poles
B) Distance from Prime Meridian towards east or west
C) Distance between countries
D) Distance between mountains
Q5: Which heat zone is found between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn?
A) Frigid Zone
B) Temperate Zone
C) Torrid Zone
D) Polar Zone
Q6: What is the main purpose of a map scale?
A) To show directions
B) To show distance on map compared to actual distance
C) To show boundaries
D) To show rivers
Q7: Which type of map shows mountains, rivers and plains?
A) Political map
B) Physical map
C) Thematic map
D) Weather map
Q8: Which type of map shows countries, states and boundaries?
A) Climatic map
B) Physical map
C) Political map
D) Road map
Q9: What is a sketch?
A) A detailed printed map
B) A rough drawing of an area
C) A map with scale
D) A satellite image
Q10: Which order correctly shows the location hierarchy?
A) Country → State → District → Village
B) Village → Mandal → District → State → Country
C) District → Village → State → Country
D) Mandal → Country → State → District
Earth’s Structure and Environment
Q1: Which layer of the Earth is made of rocks where humans live?
A) Core
B) Mantle
C) Crust
D) Atmosphere
Q2: Which is the hottest and innermost layer of the Earth?
A) Crust
B) Mantle
C) Core
D) Lithosphere
Q3: Which realm of the Earth includes landforms like mountains and plains?
A) Hydrosphere
B) Atmosphere
C) Lithosphere
D) Biosphere
Q4: Which realm consists of all the water bodies on the Earth?
A) Atmosphere
B) Biosphere
C) Hydrosphere
D) Crust
Q5: Which realm supports all living organisms?
A) Lithosphere
B) Atmosphere
C) Biosphere
D) Magnetosphere
Q6: Which of the following is a human-made component of the environment?
A) Mountains
B) Rivers
C) Buildings
D) Forests
Q7: Which pollution occurs due to excessive use of plastic bags and garbage dumping on land?
A) Air pollution
B) Water pollution
C) Land pollution
D) Noise pollution
Q8: Which is the main cause of air pollution in cities?
A) Planting trees
B) Vehicle smoke
C) Rain
D) Solar energy
Q9: Which environmental component includes roads, bridges and factories?
A) Natural environment
B) Human environment
C) Human-made environment
D) Atmospheric environment
Q10: Which of the following best describes the environment?
A) Only forests and rivers
B) Only living beings
C) Surroundings including living and non-living things
D) Only cities and villages
Major Landforms
Q1: Which landform is called a “tableland”?
A) Desert
B) Plateau
C) Plain
D) Valley
Q2: Which landform is usually covered with sand and receives very little rainfall?
A) Mountain
B) Plateau
C) Desert
D) Plain
Q3: Which of the following landforms is best suitable for agriculture?
A) Mountains
B) Plateaus
C) Plains
D) Deserts
Q4: Which landform is formed between mountains?
A) Plateau
B) Valley
C) Plain
D) Island
Q5: Which major landform covers most of the surface of Andhra Pradesh?
A) Coastal plains
B) Desert plains
C) Mountain ranges
D) Ice fields
Q6: What is Podu cultivation?
A) Growing crops on river banks
B) Shifting cultivation by cutting forests
C) Terrace farming on hills
D) Modern farming in plains
Q7: Why do people living in mountains wear thick clothes?
A) Because of rainfall
B) Because of strong winds
C) Because of cold climate
D) Because of hot weather
Q8: Which landform helps in fishing activities?
A) Plains
B) Hills
C) Coastal areas
D) Plateaus
Q9: Which landform is good for mining rich minerals?
A) Plains
B) Plateaus
C) Valleys
D) Rivers
Q10: Why is Podu cultivation considered harmful?
A) It increases rainfall
B) It protects forests
C) It causes soil erosion and deforestation
D) It improves biodiversity
Forests and Climatic Regions
Q1: Thorn forests are commonly found in which type of climate?
A) Heavy rainfall areas
B) Cold regions
C) Dry and hot regions
D) Snow covered areas
Q2: Which forest type grows in areas with heavy rainfall throughout the year?
A) Deciduous forest
B) Thorn forest
C) Evergreen forest
D) Mangrove forest
Q3: Mangrove forests are mostly found in which areas?
A) Deserts
B) River deltas and coastal areas
C) Mountain tops
D) Grasslands
Q4: Which climate is mostly found in the coastal regions of India?
A) Very cold climate
B) Hot and humid climate
C) Dry climate
D) Snow climate
Q5: Which forest type sheds its leaves in the dry season?
A) Evergreen forest
B) Thorn forest
C) Deciduous forest
D) Mangrove forest
Q6: Which climatic region experiences very cold temperature throughout the year?
A) Frigid region
B) Torrid region
C) Temperate region
D) Tropical region
Q7: Why are forests important for rainfall?
A) Forests block wind
B) Forests absorb sunlight
C) Forests increase moisture in air
D) Forests reduce air pressure
Q8: Which program promotes large-scale tree plantation in India?
A) Green India Mission
B) Van Mahotsav
C) Clean India Mission
D) Water Mission
Q9: Excessive cutting of forests leads to which problem?
A) Increase in rainfall
B) Improvement in soil quality
C) Soil erosion and floods
D) Decrease in population
Q10: Which type of forests are found mainly in hilly and mountainous regions?
A) Evergreen forests
B) Thorn forests
C) Mountain forests
D) Mangrove forests
Natural Resources
Q1: Which of the following is a natural resource?
A) Plastic bottle
B) Cement road
C) Soil
D) Brick house
Q2: Which resource is mainly used for drinking and irrigation?
A) Soil
B) Water
C) Air
D) Forest
Q3: Conservation of soil mainly helps to prevent which problem?
A) Air pollution
B) Soil erosion
C) Water scarcity
D) Noise pollution
Q4: Which practice helps in conserving water?
A) Leaving taps open
B) Rainwater harvesting
C) Throwing waste into rivers
D) Overuse of groundwater
Q5: Which of the following is a renewable resource?
A) Coal
B) Petroleum
C) Natural gas
D) Water
Q6: What happens when forests are cut down on a large scale?
A) Increase in biodiversity
B) Soil erosion and climate change
C) More rainfall
D) Increased wildlife population
Q7: Which resource is used for generating hydroelectric power?
A) Coal
B) Wind
C) Water
D) Nuclear energy
Q8: Why should we protect wildlife?
A) For making zoos
B) For maintaining ecological balance
C) For entertainment
D) For selling animals
Q9: Which method helps in conserving soil on sloping land?
A) Flood irrigation
B) Terrace farming
C) Overgrazing
D) Burning forests
Q10: Which natural resource provides us oxygen for breathing?
A) Soil
B) Air
C) Water
D) Rocks
Andhra Pradesh – Landforms and Forests
Q1: Which mountain range runs through the eastern part of Andhra Pradesh?
A) Western Ghats
B) Himalayas
C) Eastern Ghats
D) Aravalli Range
Q2: Araku Valley in Andhra Pradesh is mainly located in which type of landform?
A) Coastal plain
B) Plateau
C) Mountain region
D) Desert
Q3: Which two major rivers flow through Andhra Pradesh?
A) Narmada and Tapi
B) Godavari and Krishna
C) Ganga and Yamuna
D) Brahmaputra and Indus
Q4: Podu cultivation is mostly practiced by which communities in Andhra Pradesh?
A) Fishermen of coastal areas
B) Tribal communities of hill regions
C) Farmers of delta regions
D) Urban residents
Q5: Which problem is commonly caused by Podu cultivation in Andhra Pradesh?
A) Increased rainfall
B) Desert formation
C) Deforestation and soil erosion
D) Flood protection
Q6: Which forest type is commonly found in the Nallamala forest region of Andhra Pradesh?
A) Mangrove forest
B) Thorn forest
C) Tropical dry deciduous forest
D) Tundra forest
Q7: Which forest region in Andhra Pradesh is famous for Red Sanders wood?
A) Konaseema forests
B) Seshachalam Hills forests
C) Coringa mangroves
D) Papikondalu hills
Q8: Mangrove forests in Andhra Pradesh are mainly found near which coastal area?
A) Kurnool coast
B) Nellore coast
C) Krishna and Godavari delta regions
D) Rayalaseema plateau
Q9: People living in coastal plains of Andhra Pradesh mainly depend on which livelihood?
A) Mining and quarrying
B) Fishing and salt production
C) Tea plantation
D) Apple farming
Q10: Which government programme helps in forest conservation in Andhra Pradesh?
A) Van Mahotsav and Social Forestry
B) Mid-Day Meal Scheme
C) Mission Kakatiya
D) Smart Cities Mission