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By Savita S. More

MCQ on Class 5 SST The Frigid Zone

Q- What is the traditional housing material of the Inuit people in the frigid zone?
A. Wood
B. Ice blocks
C. Stone
D. Mud

Answer: B. Ice blocks

 

Q- Which region is considered a carbon dioxide sink due to permafrost storage?
A. Rainforests
B. Desert
C. Tundra
D. Grasslands

Answer: C. Tundra

 

Q- What is the primary diet of people in the polar regions for maintaining warmth?
A. Fruits and vegetables
B. Dairy products
C. High-fat content food
D. Grains and cereals

Answer: C. High-fat content food

 

Q- What is the phenomenon that results in six months of continuous daylight and six months of continuous darkness?
A. Solar eclipse
B. Lunar eclipse
C. Earth’s rotation
D. Earth’s revolution

Answer: D. Earth’s revolution

 

Q- Why is the tundra region considered a challenging place for plant growth?
A. Excessive rainfall
B. Harsh winds
C. Permafrost and poor soil quality
D. Intense sunlight

Answer: C. Permafrost and poor soil quality

 

Q- What is the primary mode of transportation in the frigid zone, especially for the Inuit people?
A. Cars
B. Bicycles
C. Motorbikes
D. Sledges drawn by animals

Answer: D. Sledges drawn by animals

 

Q- Which animal is known for its white fur, providing camouflage against snow and ice?
A. Arctic fox
B. Polar bear
C. Reindeer
D. Penguin

Answer: A. Arctic fox

 

Q- What is the primary reason for the low human population in the polar regions?
A. Lack of resources
B. Harsh climate
C. Economic reasons
D. Political instability

Answer: B. Harsh climate

 

Q- What is the primary reason for the unique migration pattern of the Arctic tern?
A. Following magnetic fields
B. Avoiding predators
C. Search for food
D. Reproduction

Answer: A. Following magnetic fields

 

Q- Which two phenomena are considered unique spectacles in the polar regions?
A. Thunderstorms and hailstorms
B. Aurora and diamond dust
C. Tornadoes and hurricanes
D. Earthquakes and tsunamis

Answer: B. Aurora and diamond dust

 

Q- What is the primary material of choice for clothing in the frigid zone?
A. Cotton
B. Leather
C. Synthetic fabric
D. Animal skins and fur

Answer: D. Animal skins and fur

 

Q- What is the primary occupation of people in the polar regions due to the absence of agriculture?
A. Farming
B. Hunting and fishing
C. Trading
D. Manufacturing

Answer: B. Hunting and fishing

 

Q- Why does the Sun not set in polar regions in summer and does not rise in winter?
A. Earth’s axial tilt
B. Earth’s rotation speed
C. Magnetic field interference
D. Solar flares

Answer: A. Earth’s axial tilt

 

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