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India is the _________ largest country
in the world.
seventh
What is the main crop grown on the Northern Plains of India?
A) Rice
B) Maize
C) Wheat
D) Millet
c) wheat
The Deccan Plateau in India is rich in coal and oil.
true
what is jute and is it used for?
A material obtained from the bark of certain plants that is used for making sacks, mats and ropes.
Tributary
a small river or stream that flows into a larger river.
_________ is the capital city of India.
New Delhi
Which of the following is NOT one of the seasons experienced in
India?
A) Spring
B) Monsoon
C) Winter
D) Summer
a) spring
The Thar Desert is located in Japan.
false
it is located in India
what is cow dung used for?
Cow dung is used as a fertiliser and fuel.
define Monsoon
A strong wind in or around the Indian Ocean that brings heavy rain in summer.
In the south and east, where it is
warmer and wetter, _______ is the main
crop.
rice
What material is used to build homes in shanty towns in Kolkata?
A) Brick
B) Concrete and mud
C) Scrap wood, plastic, and metal
D) Steel and wood
C) Scrap wood, plastic, and metal
The Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers flow across the Northern Plains of India.
true
where do people of India get water from?
People still fetch their water from the village well
define Famine
A severe shortage of food.
__________ is a substance put on the soil to make plants grow better.
fertiliser
5. How many main languages do the people of India speak?
A) 10
B) 15
C) 16
D) 20
c) 16
Kolkata is the most crowded city in India.
true
The village of Kolkata grew rapidly into a city as a result of what?
The village of Kolkata grew rapidly into a city as a result of trade in cotton, silk, the dye called indigo and, later, tea and jute
define Drought
A very long period without
rain.
Rice is grown in flooded fields called
_________
rice paddies
July to September is the ______ or rainy season.
a. winter
b. spring
c. monsoon
c. monsoon
The Himalaya Mountains are located in the southern part of India.
false
The Himalaya Mountains are to the north and north-east of India.
what are the shanty towns like?
The shanty houses are made from scrap pieces of wood, plastic and metal. There is no running water, electricity or proper roads.
define Refugee
A person who has fled from danger or a problem such as famine or war