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Class 9th Geography - Chapter 2: Physical Features of India Quiz

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. Which of the following physical features forms the northern boundary of India?

a) Thar Desert

b) The Himalayas

c) The Deccan Plateau

d) The Coastal Plains

2. The Peninsular Plateau is a part of which geological formation?

a) Gondwana land

b) Laurasia

c) Eurasia

d) Pangaea

3. Which river is responsible for the formation of the Northern Plains of India?

a) Godavari

b) Narmada

c) Brahmaputra

d) Ganga

4. The Aravali Range is an example of which type of mountains?

a) Young fold mountains

b) Block mountains

c) Residual mountains

d) Volcanic mountains

5. The Eastern and Western Ghats meet at which place?

a) Vindhya Range

b) Aravali Range
c) Nilgiri Hills

d) Satpura Range

6. Which of the following is the highest peak in India?

a) Mount Everest

b) K2

c) Kanchenjunga

d) Nanda Devi

7. The Deccan Plateau is bordered by which ranges on the east and west?

a) Eastern Ghats and Western Ghats

b) Aravali Range and Vindhya Range

c) Nilgiri Hills and Satpura Range

d) Himalayas and Shiwalik Hills

8. Which of the following rivers flows through the rift valley in India?

a) Ganga

b) Yamuna

c) Narmada

d) Brahmaputra

9. The Great Indian Desert is also known as the:

a) Deccan Desert

b) Thar Desert

c) Kutch Desert

d) Marusthali

10. Which of the following is not a part of the Northern Plains?

a) Punjab Plains

b) Ganga Plains

c) Brahmaputra Plains
d) Chhota Nagpur Plateau

True or False

11. The Western Ghats are higher in elevation than the Eastern Ghats.

a) True

b) False

12. The Deccan Plateau is older than the Himalayas.

a) True

b) False

13. The Northern Plains are formed by the deposition of sediments brought by rivers.

a) True

b) False

14. The Himalayas have three parallel ranges.

a) True

b) False

15. The Eastern Coastal Plains are wider than the Western Coastal Plains.

a) True

b) False

Fill in the Blanks

16. The ________ Plateau is known as the storehouse of minerals in India.

17. The ________ river marks the northern boundary of the Indian Peninsula.

18. The Lakshadweep Islands are located in the ________ Sea.

19. ________ is the southernmost point of the Indian mainland.

20. The river ________ is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar'.

Short Answer Questions

21. Describe the formation of the Himalayas.

22. What are the three major divisions of the Himalayas?


23. Explain the significance of the Northern Plains of India.

24. Discuss the differences between the Eastern and Western Ghats.

25. Describe the characteristics of the Peninsular Plateau.

Long Answer Questions

26. Explain the formation and significance of the Northern Plains of India.

27. Discuss the physical features of the Peninsular Plateau. How do they influence the climate and

resources of the region?

28. Write an essay on the coastal plains of India, highlighting their geographical significance and

economic importance.

29. Describe the different types of mountains found in India, giving examples for each.

30. Explain the concept of a rift valley with reference to the Narmada and Tapi rivers.

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