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MODEL S.S.T QUESTION PAPER AS PER CBSE BOARD

CLASS – VI
ChAptER – OCEAnS AnD COntInEntS
Very Short Type Questions
1)Which of the following is called the ‘blue planet’?
2)The emblem of the Indian Navy motto invokes the deity.
(a) Shiva (b) Lord Rama (c) Lord Hanuman (d) Varuna
3)Which of the following hemispheres holds more water?
(a) Eastern Hemisphere (b) Southern Hemisphere
(c) Northern Hemisphere (d) Western Hemisphere
4)Which of the following is the busiest ocean?
(a) Atlantic Ocean (b) Indian Ocean (c) Pacific Ocean (d) Arctic Ocean
5)Which Of the following is the odd one out?
(a) Rivers (b) Lakes (c) Sea (d) Groundwater
6)Tsunamis are:
(a) Earthquake (b) Volcanic eruption (c) Cyclones (d) Huge powerful waves
7)How many continents are there in the world?
8)Which of the following continents lies completely in the Northern Hemisphere?
(a) Australia (b) Europe (c) South America (d) Africa
9)Which of the following is the smallest continent?
10)Where is 97 % of water found on the Earth?
11)Which of the following is the largest ocean?
12)Arrange the following oceans according to their sizes from larger to smaller.
I. Arctic Ocean II. Atlantic Ocean III. Indian Ocean IV. Pacific Ocean
Codes
(a) I, II, III, IV (b) II, I, III, IV (c) IV, II, I, III (d) IV, II, III, I
13)Arrange the following continents according to their sizes from smaller to larger.
I. Europe II. Asia III. Africa IV. Antarctica
Codes
(a) I, IV, III, I (b) I, II, III, IV (c) III, IV, I, II (d) II, IV, I, III
14)Identify the continent that is being talked about in the following statements.
(i) It is a huge continent that lies completely in the Southern Hemisphere.
(ii) There are no permanent human settlements.
(iii) Two Indian research stations: Maitri and Dakshin Gangotri are located there.
Codes
(a) Europe (b) Africa (c) Antarctica (d) Asia
15)Which two continents are often grouped as 'Eurasia'?
a)Africa and North America b)Europe and Asia
c)Asia and Africa d)North America and South America
16)Which ocean is the smallest?
a)Pacific b)Atlantic c) Arctic d) Indian
17)What is the primary reason the Earth is called the 'blue planet'?
a)Because of water b)Due to atmosphere c)Because of clouds d)Because of land masses
18)Which ocean is on both sides of India?
a)Pacific Ocean b)Indian Ocean c)Atlantic Ocean d)Southern Ocean
19)Which ocean is the second largest?
a)Pacific b)Atlantic c)Indian d)Arctic
20)What part of earth is covered in water?
a) One-third b) Three-fourth c) One-fourth d) Full
21) Largest water bodies on Earth is called what?
a) Pond b) River c) Sea d) Ocean
22)Parts of the Earth covered by land is –
a) One-fourth b) Two-fourth c) Three-fourth d) None of the above
23)What is the large continuous expense of land is called?
a) Country b) City c) Town d) Continent
24)Which Indian force has the motto ‘Sam noh Varunah’?
a) Indian army b) Indian Air force c) Indian Navy d) None of the above
25)Marine life means –
a) Life on oceans and seas b) Life on oceans and land c) Life on land d) None of the above
26)Flora is the –
a) Animals of particular region b) Plants of particular region c) Microorganisms of particular region
d) All of the above
27)Fauna is the----
28)Arabian sea and Bay of Bengal is the part of which ocean?
a) Atlantic ocean b) Pacific ocean c) Indian ocean d) None of the above
29)Which part of the Indian government deals with all kinds of disasters?
a) Survey of India b) National Disaster Management Authority c) Indian army d) None of the
above
30)What each rings of Olympic symbol represents?
a) Continents b) Countries c) Games d) None of the above
31)Which is the largest continent?
32)Islands are –
a) Small land surrounded by water b) Large land surrounded by water
c) Land with no connection to water d) None of the above
33)Which is the largest island in the world?
a) Andaman and Nicobar islandsb) Maldives c) Greenland d) None of the above
34)Lakshadweep island is situated on which water body?
a) Bay of Bengal b) Arabian sea c) Red sea d) None of the above
35)Andaman and Nicobar islands is on –
a) Bay of Bengal b) Arabian sea c) Red sea d) None of the above
36)What is “Dakshin Gangotri”?
a) First Indian satellite on space b) First Indian Scientific base on Antarctica c) First rocket to moon d)
None of the above
37)Since when the Indian Antarctica Programme has been Exploring Antarctica,
a) 1980 b) 1981 c) 1982 d) 1983
38)What is called the “Planet’s lung”?
a) Ocean’s fauna b) Land’s fauna c) Ocean’s flora d) Land’s flora
39)Which day is celebrated as World Ocean day?
a) 5th June b) 5th September c) 8th June d) 21st July
40)Which element helps bringing rain to the land?
a) Oceans b) Rivers c) Mountains d) None of the above
41)What happened on 26th December 2004?
a) Huge earthquake happened in India b) Indian coast was hit by a huge tsunami c) Flood in India
d) None of the above
42)Which type of water covers most of the Earth?
a) Saltwater b) Groundwater c) Freshwater d) None of the above
43)How many states of India would equal the size of Greenland?
a) 8 b) 9 c) 10 d) 11
Assertion-Reason Questions :
1)Assertion (A) Oceans cover nearly three-fourths of the Earth’s surface.
Reason (R) The Earth is called the ‘blue planet’ because of its extensive water coverage.
2)Assertion (A) Tsunamis can travel thousands of kilometers and cause widespread damage.
Reason (R) Tsunamis are caused by strong earthquakes or volcanic eruptions at the bottom of the ocean.
3)Assertion (A) Freshwater makes up a large proportion of the planet’s water resources.
Reason (R) Most of the freshwater is found in glaciers, rivers, lakes, atmosphere and underground.

Short Type Based Questions:

1)What is the most widespread colour on globe/picture of the Earth represent, what does it represent?
2)What is the large body of land called and what is a large continuous expanse of land?
3)Why is ocean water unfit for consumption by humans?
4)Give one difference between marine flora and marine fauna.
5)Enumerate limits of the Indian Ocean.
6)Give names of two parts of the Indian Ocean which are on either side of India?
7)Look at the map given on (NCERT book page 33) and give names of India’s two major groups of Islands.
8)Which Organisation is responsible to deal with all kinds of disasters in India (Bharat).
9)(a) What is the largest island in the world?
(b) How would you compare its size to India/Bharat?
10)Approximately India is home to how many small islands? Give names of two major groups of islands in India.
11)When is United Nations (UN) designation of World Oceans Day?
12)What colour do early astronauts associate with Earth and why?
13)Which deity is invoked in the motto of the Indian Navy?
14)In which hemisphere is the majority of Earth’s water located?
15)What kind of water is found in glaciers, rivers, lakes and underground, and why is it important?
16)What kind of life forms are sustained by the seawater that flows across different oceans?
17)What causes tsunamis and what are their potential impacts on coastal areas?
18)How many continents are generally listed and what are they named?( According to Size)
19)What is the purpose of the Indian Antarctica Programme?
20)What event led to the establishment of the Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System?
21)Which authority in India is responsible to deal with disaster management?
22)Why would the Earth be a desert without oceans?

Long Questions ::
1)Explain what brown colour represents in the Earths picture?
2)Briefly list out some of India’s engagement with the continent of Antarctica.
3)How do Oceans impact climate?
4)'All Oceans are interconnected’. Explain.
5)a)What is the motto of the emblem of the Indian Navy?
b) Give the meaning.
c)Which Vedic deity does it invoke?
6)Give reasons why 26 December 2004, is related with natural disaster.
7)Are Tsunamis common? How can we protect lives and property?
8)Enumerate some measures that help protect lives and property in the event of warning of
approaching Tsunami.
9)(a) Give names of the continent with a very cold climate and harsh environment.
(b) When did India start its Antarctica programme and establish its first scientific base station. What is
it called?
(c) Have any new bases been established since then? If so how many. Give their names.
(d) How many teams of Indian scientists have conducted research here? Mention the main area of their
interest
10)Why did UN designate a day as World Ocean Day?
11)Describe the geographical significance of the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal to India.
12)Oceans are integral to sustenance of life on Earth. Discuss.
13)Oceans sustain life but are not without perils for mankind? Discuss by giving examples.
14)(a) Draw and colour the symbol of the Olympic Games.
(b) How many rings are there?
(c) What does the symbol symbolise?
(d) The widely adopted practice lists seven continents. Why are there only 5 rings?
(e) In which country/city were Olympics held in the year 2024.
15)Discuss briefly how the oceans are polluted by human activity.
16)Discuss the ecological importance of the various life forms found within the different zones of the
ocean, from the Sun-lit surface to the dark depths.
17)Explain the role and significance of the Indlan Ocean Tsunaml Warning System established after the
2004 tsunami.
18)What is the significance of oceans to human life?
19)How do continents and oceans influence the Earth's climate?
20)Why are oceans referred to as the "lungs of the planet"?
21)What are the main environmental challenges facing oceans today?
22)Explain how oceans are interconnected and why they are considered one global system.
23)How do oceans influence human culture and trade?
24)How do oceans and seas contribute to the water cycle?
25)What steps can be taken to protect the world's oceans from pollution?
26)In what ways can understanding ocean currents benefit human activities?
27)Why are early warning systems important for coastal communities?
28)How can education play a role in promoting ocean conservation?
29)What is an island, and how does it differ from a continent?
30)How do oceans support marine life?
31)What are the different names given to smaller water bodies connected to oceans?
32)What natural disasters originate in oceans?
33)Why is the Indian Ocean significant for India?
34)Why is Earth referred to as the 'Blue Planet'?
35)What is the term for a large landmass, and what do we call a vast, uninterrupted stretch of land?
36)What are the primary boundaries of the Indian Ocean?
37)Which two seas are located on the eastern and western sides of India?