MCQ on Class 5 SST The Desert – “Test your knowledge of Class 5 Social Studies – The Desert with engaging MCQs in this interactive quiz!”
Where are most deserts located on Earth?
a) Between 35° and 50° north and south of the equator
b) Between 10° and 25° north and south of the equator
c) Between 60° and 75° north and south of the equator
d) Near the poles
Answer: b) Between 10° and 25° north and south of the equator
Which desert is known as the largest hot desert in the world?
a) Atacama Desert
b) Sahara Desert
c) Gobi Desert
d) Patagonian Desert
Answer: b) Sahara Desert
What is the main reason for the less vegetation in hot deserts?
a) Excessive rainfall
b) Extreme heat
c) Rich soil
d) Abundant water sources
Answer: b) Extreme heat
Why do plants in deserts usually have long roots?
a) To anchor themselves in the sand
b) To extract nutrients from the soil
c) To reach deep for water
d) To resist strong winds
Answer: c) To reach deep for water
When are tortoises generally active in deserts?
a) During the day
b) At night
c) During extreme heat
d) During extreme cold
Answer: a) During the day
Why is the camel referred to as the “ship of the desert”?
a) Because it can swim in desert oases
b) Because it is a reliable means of transport in deserts
c) Because it has a ship-like appearance
d) Because it can carry heavy loads like a ship
Answer: b) Because it is a reliable means of transport in deserts
Which continent is home to the Kalahari and Namib deserts?
a) Asia
b) Africa
c) North America
d) Australia
Answer: b) Africa
What adaptation do Fennec foxes have for hot days in deserts?
a) Large ears
b) Thick fur
c) Burrowing behavior
d) Hairy eyelashes
Answer: a) Large ears
Which desert is the driest in the world?
a) Sahara Desert
b) Atacama Desert
c) Gobi Desert
d) Patagonian Desert
Answer: b) Atacama Desert
What is the main occupation of people in deserts?
a) Fishing
b) Agriculture
c) Animal rearing, trading, farming, and mining
d) Technology
Answer: c) Animal rearing, trading, farming, and mining
What is the primary role of oases in deserts?
a) They are rich in minerals
b) They provide water and green patches
c) They are centers for trading
d) They have extreme temperatures
Answer: b) They provide water and green patches
In which region are cold deserts mostly located?
a) Near the equator
b) Between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn
c) At higher latitudes and far from the sea
d) In the Arctic Circle
Answer: c) At higher latitudes and far from the sea
Which desert is known for its extremely low temperatures and lack of significant vegetation?
a) Sahara Desert
b) Gobi Desert
c) Atacama Desert
d) Death Valley
Answer: b) Gobi Desert
What are the main minerals found in the Sahara Desert?
a) Gold and silver
b) Iron ore, copper, petroleum, and natural gas
c) Diamonds
d) Salt
Answer: b) Iron ore, copper, petroleum, and natural gas
Which type of soil is common in deserts and reinforces hot winds and dust storms?
a) Rich, fertile soil
b) Sandy soil
c) Clayey soil
d) Loamy soil
Answer: b) Sandy soil
What is the main reason for sandstorms in deserts?
a) Low wind speed
b) Presence of vegetation
c) Strong winds
d) High atmospheric pressure
Answer: c) Strong winds
Which plant is widespread in the oases of the Sahara Desert and is used for making ropes?
a) Acacia
b) Baobab
c) Date palm
d) Cactus
Answer: c) Date palm
What settlement pattern is followed by the Bedouins in North Africa and Arabia?
a) Settled life
b) Nomadic life
c) Semi-nomadic life
d) Urban life
Answer: b) Nomadic life
Which desert is an example of a rain shadow desert in North America?
a) Sahara Desert
b) Atacama Desert
c) Gobi Desert
d) Death Valley
Answer: d) Death Valley
What is the main occupation of traders in deserts, and what mode of transportation do they traditionally use?
a) Fishing; boats
b) Animal rearing; camels
c) Agriculture; plows
d) Trading; camel backs
Answer: d) Trading; camel backs
Which region is known for mining mineral oil and natural gas in large quantities in the desert?
a) North America
b) Middle East (e.g., Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Iran, Iraq)
c) Australia
d) Siberia in Russia
Answer: b) Middle East (e.g., Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Iran, Iraq)
Which adaptation helps camels protect their eyes from sand in the desert?
a) Large ears
b) Thick fur
c) Hairy eyelashes
d) Padded feet
Answer: c) Hairy eyelashes
