Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Topic 1: People Living on Top of the World
1. What is the height of Changthang, where the Changpa tribe lives?
a) 3000 meters
b) 5000 meters
c) 2000 meters
d) 1000 meters
2. Why is it difficult to breathe in Changthang?
a) The air is polluted
b) The air pressure is very high
c) The level of oxygen is lower at high altitudes
d) There are too many trees blocking airflow
3. What animal is considered most valuable by the Changpa tribe?
a) Cows
b) Horses
c) Goats
d) Camels
4. What do the Changpa people call their traditional tents?
a) Igloo
b) Rebo
c) Yurt
d) Hut
5. How do the Changpa people migrate?
a) By foot only
b) Using motorcycles
c) With the help of horses and yaks
d) By car
Answers & Explanations
1. (b) 5000 meters – Changthang is at a high altitude, making survival difficult.
2. (c) The level of oxygen is lower at high altitudes – Oxygen levels decrease as altitude increases.
3. (c) Goats – The Changpa rear special goats for Pashmina wool.
4. (b) Rebo – Their cone-shaped tent, Rebo, is made of woven yak hair.
5. (c) With the help of horses and yaks – The Changpa move with all their belongings on animals.
Topic 2: The World Famous Pashmina
1. What is Pashmina wool made from?
a) Sheep wool
b) Goat hair
c) Camel hair
d) Yak fur
2. How many hours does it take to weave a plain Pashmina shawl?
a) 50 hours
b) 100 hours
c) 250 hours
d) 500 hours
3. Why are Pashmina shawls so warm despite being thin?
a) The wool traps body heat
b) It is woven with synthetic fibers
c) The weaving process makes it thick
d) The wool is layered with cotton
4. What is unique about Pashmina wool?
a) It is waterproof
b) It is as thin as six strands of human hair
c) It is mixed with silk
d) It is only available in white color
5. Why can’t Pashmina wool be woven on machines?
a) Machines damage the fine wool
b) It is a government rule
c) It is too thick for machines
d) Machines cannot cut it properly
Answers & Explanations
1. (b) Goat hair – Pashmina is obtained from special goats found in high-altitude areas.
2. (c) 250 hours – A single plain shawl takes about 250 hours to weave.
3. (a) The wool traps body heat – The fine wool fibers create insulation, making it warm.
4. (b) It is as thin as six strands of human hair – Pashmina wool is incredibly fine and soft.
5. (a) Machines damage the fine wool – Pashmina is delicate and must be woven by hand.
Topic 3: Towards Srinagar
1. Which route did Gaurav Jani take while traveling to Srinagar?
a) Via Leh
b) Via Manali
c) Via Kargil
d) Via Shimla
2. What is special about the houses in Srinagar?
a) They are built underground
b) They are all made of steel
c) Some houses are on water
d) They have no roofs
3. What are the wooden carvings on houseboats in Srinagar called?
a) Khatamband
b) Mehraab
c) Rebo
d) Lekha
4. What is a ‘donga’ in Srinagar?
a) A type of food
b) A wooden houseboat
c) A temple
d) A river
5. Why do Kashmiri houses have sloping roofs?
a) To collect rainwater
b) To make them look unique
c) To prevent snow from accumulating
d) To make houses more spacious
Answers & Explanations
1. (c) Via Kargil – The journey took a different route through Kargil.
2. (c) Some houses are on water – Houseboats are common in Srinagar.
3. (a) Khatamband – The intricate wooden designs are called Khatamband.
4. (b) A wooden houseboat – Dongas are homes on water, commonly found in Dal Lake.
5. (c) To prevent snow from accumulating – The sloping roofs prevent heavy snow from piling up.
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