Class 6 Social Science Chapter 1 MCQ Oceans and Continents…..
The Earth is called the ‘blue planet’ because
a) It looks beautiful
b) Oceans cover most of its surface
c) Continents are green
d) The sky is blue
Answer: b) Oceans cover most of its surface
Approximately how much of the Earth’s surface is covered by water?
a) One-fourth
b) One-third
c) Three-fourths
d) Half
Answer: c) Three-fourths
A large continuous landmass is called a
a) Country
b) Continent
c) Island
d) Plateau
Answer: b) Continent
The largest water bodies on the Earth are called
a) Seas
b) Oceans
c) Rivers
d) Bays
Answer: b) Oceans
Which hemisphere has more land?
a) Northern Hemisphere
b) Southern Hemisphere
c) Eastern Hemisphere
d) Western Hemisphere
Answer: a) Northern Hemisphere
Which is the largest ocean on Earth?
a) Atlantic Ocean
b) Indian Ocean
c) Pacific Ocean
d) Arctic Ocean
Answer: c) Pacific Ocean
The smallest ocean is the
a) Southern Ocean
b) Indian Ocean
c) Arctic Ocean
d) Atlantic Ocean
Answer: c) Arctic Ocean
Which ocean lies to the east of India?
a) Arabian Sea
b) Atlantic Ocean
c) Bay of Bengal
d) Indian Ocean
Answer: c) Bay of Bengal (part of Indian Ocean)
Which ocean lies to the west of India?
a) Arabian Sea
b) Atlantic Ocean
c) Bay of Bengal
d) Southern Ocean
Answer: a) Arabian Sea
Tsunamis are generally caused by
a) Strong winds
b) Earthquakes or volcanic eruptions under the sea
c) Heavy rainfall
d) Melting glaciers
Answer: b) Earthquakes or volcanic eruptions under the sea
Which disaster struck India and 13 other countries on 26 December 2004?
a) Cyclone
b) Tsunami
c) Flood
d) Earthquake
Answer: b) Tsunami
Which is the largest island in the world?
a) Sri Lanka
b) Iceland
c) Greenland
d) Madagascar
Answer: c) Greenland
