Chapter -2

(The Northern Mountains)

Back exercise question

Question 1: Which are the three parallel ranges of the Himalayas?

Answer 1: The three parallel ranges of the Himalayas are the Great Himalaya or the Himadri, the Middle Himalaya or the Himachal and the outer Himalayas or the shiwalik.

Question 2: What is terrace farming? Why is it popular in the mountains?

Answer 2: In the mountains, farmers cut steps or terraces along the hill slopes to grow crops. This type of farming is called terrace farming.

It is popular in the mountains as the nature of the land is sloping.

Question 3: What is Sikkim famous for?

Answer 3: Sikkim is famous for its oranges, cardamom and orchids.

Question 4: What are the main occupations of the people of Arunachal Pradesh?

Answer 4: The main occupations of the people of Arunachal Pradesh are farming, wood carving, carpet weaving and making bamboo and cane products.

Question 5: How can we tell the tribe a Naga belongs to?

Answer 5: We can tell the tribe a Naga belongs to from the design on her/his shawl. This is because different tribes wear shawls of different designs.

Think and answer:

Question: Can we grow crops on Mount Everest? Give reasons for your answer.

Answer: No, we cannot grow crops on Mount Everest. This is because Mount Everest is 8,848 m high and remains snow- covered throughout the year. Therefore, it is too cold for crops to be grown. Also, no soil is available to sow the seeds.

Extra questions

Question: who claimed the Mount Everest for the very first time.

Answer:

1. EDMUND HILLARY – New Zealand, 1953.

2. TENZING NORGAY – Nepal India, 1953.

3. JUNKO TABEI- Japan, 1975.

4. BACHENDRI PAL- India, 1984.

5. ERIK WEIHENMAYER- USA, 2001.

Question: Write the location of the Himalayas.

Answer:

1. The Great Himalayas / Himardi (extreme north).

2. The Middle Himalaya / Himachal (lies towards the south of the Greater Himalayas).

3. The outer Himalayas / Shiwalik (lies to the south of the Middle Himalayas).