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CBSE Class 5 SST: Democratic Republic of the Congo MCQs

Social Studies · Class 5 · Shallu Sood

12 Class 5 questions with answers and explanations on The Equator, Congo River, rainforest, farming and wildlife.

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Questions 1–5

1. Why does the DRC have land in both northern and southern hemispheres? A. The Equator crosses it. B. It lies at the South Pole. C. The Arctic Circle crosses it.

2. Which pair correctly matches the DRC with its capital? A. DRC and Brazzaville B. DRC and Kinshasa C. DRC and Nairobi

3. A map shows the Congo River entering an ocean on Africa’s west coast. Which ocean is it? A. Atlantic Ocean B. Pacific Ocean C. Indian Ocean

4. What is a tributary of the Congo River? A. A smaller river flowing into the Congo B. An island within the Congo C. A road running beside the Congo

5. What does a savanna look like? A. A dense forest with a closed canopy B. Grassland with scattered trees C. A continuous ice sheet

Questions 6–12

6. What helps tropical rainforests grow in much of the Congo Basin? A. Dry weather throughout the year B. Freezing weather and light snow C. Warm conditions and abundant rain

7. How can a navigable stretch of the Congo River help communities? A. Boats can carry goods to markets. B. It turns all nearby land into farmland. C. It removes the need for every road.

8. Which animal native to the DRC is related to the giraffe? A. Bison B. Okapi C. Zebra

9. Which Congo Basin food crop is illustrated? A plant has hand-shaped leaves and long, thick brown roots beneath a marked soil line.

A. Banana B. Maize C. Cassava

10. Which mineral pair is associated with mining in the DRC? A. Copper and cobalt B. Salt and chalk C. Sand and clay

11. Which country borders the DRC to the south? A. Morocco B. Egypt C. Angola

12. Which is the DRC’s official language? A. French B. Spanish C. Greenlandic

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