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Journey of a River Practice 1

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Question 1mcq

A river carries silt from mountains and deposits it on plains. What does silt do for farmland?

A.It makes the soil dry and hard.

B.It makes the soil more fertile for farming.

C.It stops rivers from flowing.

D.It keeps mountains cold.

Question 2mcq

Many large cities in India are built near rivers. What is one important reason for this?

A.Rivers keep cities cool at night only.

B.Rivers are far from forests.

C.Rivers provide water for drinking, farming and transport.

D.Rivers stop wild animals from entering cities.

Question 3mcq

A river changes course over many years. Which best describes why?

A.Rivers decide their own paths.

B.Erosion and deposition of soil constantly reshape the riverbed and banks.

C.Rain always fills rivers from the sides.

D.Rivers only flow in straight lines.

Question 4mcq

Communities living along rivers often celebrate river festivals. What does this suggest about their relationship with rivers?

A.People are afraid of rivers.

B.Rivers are unimportant to daily life.

C.Rivers are deeply connected to the culture and lives of riverside communities.

D.Festivals always happen near the sea.

Question 5mcq

A river carries silt from mountains and deposits it on plains. What does silt do for farmland?

A.It makes the soil dry and hard.

B.It makes the soil more fertile for farming.

C.It stops rivers from flowing.

D.It keeps mountains cold.

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Question 6mcq

Many large cities in India are built near rivers. What is one important reason for this?

A.Rivers keep cities cool at night only.

B.Rivers are far from forests.

C.Rivers provide water for drinking, farming and transport.

D.Rivers stop wild animals from entering cities.

Question 7mcq

A river changes course over many years. Which best describes why?

A.Rivers decide their own paths.

B.Erosion and deposition of soil constantly reshape the riverbed and banks.

C.Rain always fills rivers from the sides.

D.Rivers only flow in straight lines.

Question 8mcq

Factories dump waste into a river. Which is the most likely immediate effect on the river ecosystem?

A.Fish populations grow rapidly.

B.Water plants produce more oxygen.

C.Water becomes polluted and fish and plants may die.

D.The river flows faster.

Question 9mcq

A river carries silt from mountains and deposits it on plains. What does silt do for farmland?

A.It makes the soil dry and hard.

B.It makes the soil more fertile for farming.

C.It stops rivers from flowing.

D.It keeps mountains cold.

Question 10mcq

Many large cities in India are built near rivers. What is one important reason for this?

A.Rivers keep cities cool at night only.

B.Rivers are far from forests.

C.Rivers provide water for drinking, farming and transport.

D.Rivers stop wild animals from entering cities.