Class 7 Geography – Chapter 10
Life in the Deserts
MCQs & Practice Worksheet

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📝 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. Which is the world’s largest hot desert?

a) Thar Desert
b) Kalahari Desert
c) Sahara Desert ✅
d) Gobi Desert

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2. The Sahara Desert is located in:

a) Asia
b) Europe
c) Africa ✅
d) Australia

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3. Which plant is commonly found in hot deserts?

a) Pine
b) Teak
c) Cactus ✅
d) Oak

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4. People in hot deserts wear loose cotton clothes because:

a) They are cheap
b) They protect from cold
c) They protect from heat ✅
d) They are fashionable

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5. Ladakh is an example of:

a) Hot desert
b) Cold desert ✅
c) Coastal region
d) Tropical forest

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6. Which animal is commonly found in cold deserts?

a) Camel
b) Elephant
c) Yak ✅
d) Tiger

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7. Which crop is grown in Ladakh?

a) Rice
b) Wheat
c) Barley ✅
d) Sugarcane

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8. Why is vegetation scarce in deserts?

a) Due to fertile soil
b) Due to heavy rainfall
c) Due to lack of water and extreme climate ✅
d) Due to dense forests

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✍️ Practice Worksheet (Short Answers)

1. What is a desert?

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2. Name two animals found in the Sahara Desert.

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3. Write two features of a hot desert climate.

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4. Why is agriculture difficult in deserts?

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5. How do people adapt to life in deserts?

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🧠 Think & Write

How does climate influence the lifestyle of people living in deserts? Write your answer in 3–4 sentences.

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🎯 Exam Tip:
• Remember: Sahara – Hot desert – Africa
• Remember: Ladakh – Cold desert – India
• Write answers in points for better marks

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