Natural Heritage of Delhi Part I

Choose the correct statement about Delhi.

• Delhi is a state.

• Delhi is a city and a union territory.

• Delhi is a town.

Which are the neighbouring states of Delhi?

• Gujarat and Rajasthan

• Haryana and Uttar Pradesh

• Punjab and Himachal Pradesh

State true or false, 'New Delhi in Delhi is the capital of India.'

• True

• False

Who is the seventh Chief Minister of Delhi?

• Rahul Gandhi

• Amit Shah

• Arvind Kejriwal

The main features of Delhi are ________________.

• Deccan Plateau

• Himalayan Mountain and Ganga river

• Aravalli hill range and the Yamuna river

The Aravalli hill ranges are covered with forest called______

• Ridges

• Grass Land

• Mangrove

What is serious issue affecting Aravalli hills?

• They are increasing in size

• They are disappearing

• They are experiencing increase in number of wild animals

What are the main causes for disappearing Aravalli hills?

• Increase in rainfall, rising level of sea and aquatic animals covering the hills.

• Due to snowfall during winters the hills are being covered with ice.

• Increase in new construction; deforestation and rise in mining activities.

State true or false.

The Yamuna river water has been covered with toxic foam.

• True

• False

One of the reasons for increasing pollution in river Yamuna is _________________

• Deforestation

• Idol immersion

• Animals drinking water from the river