Class 9 Geography Chapter 2 – "Physical Features of India," featuring 30 MCQs, 10 short answer questions, and 5 long answer questions with answers.
30 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Which is the highest mountain peak in India?
a) Nanga Parbat
b) Kanchenjunga
c) K2
d) Anai Mudi
Answer: b) Kanchenjunga
The Northern Plains of India are formed by which rivers?
a) Krishna
b) Indus, Ganga, Brahmaputra
c) Yamuna, Tapi
d) Godavari, Mahanadi
Answer: b) Indus, Ganga, Brahmaputra
The Peninsular Plateau is mainly composed of:
a) Sandstone
b) Igneous and Metamorphic rocks
c) Limestone
d) Gravel
Answer: b) Igneous and Metamorphic rocks
Which desert lies in western India?
a) Kutch
b) Thar
c) Rann
d) Gobi
Answer: b) Thar
Which is the largest physiographic division in India?
a) Himalayan Mountains
b) Peninsular Plateau
c) Northern Plains
d) Coastal Plains
Answer: a) Himalayan Mountains
Bhangar and Khadar are types of soil found in:
a) Himalayan region
b) Northern Plains
c) Coastal Plains
d) Islands
Answer: b) Northern Plains
The Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats meet at:
a) Kanniyakumari
b) Nilgiri Hills
c) Aravallis
d) Vindhyas
Answer: b) Nilgiri Hills
The Chotanagpur Plateau is rich in:
a) Gold and Silver
b) Fertile Soil
c) Minerals
d) Petroleum
Answer: c) Minerals
Lakshadweep Islands are located in:
a) Indian Ocean
b) Arabian Sea
c) Bay of Bengal
d) Pacific Ocean
Answer: b) Arabian Sea
Which is the oldest landform region in India?
a) Himalayas
b) Peninsular Plateau
c) Northern Plains
d) Coastal Plains
Answer: b) Peninsular Plateau
The Himalayas are divided into how many ranges?
a) Five
b) Four
c) Three
d) Two
Answer: c) Three
Which rivers form the delta in the east coast?
a) Narmada and Tapi
b) Godavari, Krishna, Kaveri
c) Ganga and Yamuna
d) Brahmaputra and Indus
Answer: b) Godavari, Krishna, Kaveri
Which plateau lies between the Aravalli and Vindhyan ranges?
a) Chotanagpur Plateau
b) Malwa Plateau
c) Deccan Plateau
d) Shillong Plateau
Answer: b) Malwa Plateau
The Indian Desert is mainly found in which state?
a) Gujarat
b) Rajasthan
c) Punjab
d) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: b) Rajasthan
Which range forms the boundary between central India and southern India?
a) Aravallis
b) Vindhyas
c) Himalayas
d) Satpuras
Answer: b) Vindhyas
Which side of India has more extensive coastal plains?
a) Western
b) Eastern
c) Northern
d) Southern
Answer: b) Eastern
Which range is older - Western Ghats or Eastern Ghats?
a) Western Ghats
b) Eastern Ghats
c) Both same age
d) Vindhyas
Answer: b) Eastern Ghats
The youngest mountain range in India is:
a) Vindhyas
b) Satpuras
c) Himalayas
d) Western Ghats
Answer: c) Himalayas
Which island group is of coral origin?
a) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
b) Lakshadweep Islands
c) Sri Lanka
d) Maldives
Answer: b) Lakshadweep Islands
The Satpura and the Vindhya ranges are found in:
a) Northern Plains
b) Peninsular Plateau
c) Coastal Plains
d) Himalayan Mountains
Answer: b) Peninsular Plateau
Which region is known as the ‘breadbasket’ of India?
a) Peninsular Plateau
b) Indian Desert
c) Northern Plains
d) Islands
Answer: c) Northern Plains
Bhangar refers to:
a) New alluvial soil
b) Old alluvial soil
c) Clay soil
d) Sandy soil
Answer: b) Old alluvial soil
Khadar refers to:
a) New alluvial soil
b) Old alluvial soil
c) Clay soil
d) Rocky soil
Answer: a) New alluvial soil
The river Narmada flows between which ranges?
a) Himalayas and Aravalli
b) Satpura and Vindhya
c) Western and Eastern Ghats
d) Malwa and Chotanagpur
Answer: b) Satpura and Vindhya
Which region of India receives the lowest rainfall?
a) Indo-Gangetic Plains
b) Peninsular Plateau
c) Indian Desert
d) Coastal Plains
Answer: c) Indian Desert
The Deccan Plateau is bordered by:
a) Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats
b) Himalayas
c) Desert
d) Coastal Plains
Answer: a) Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats
Which hills are located in northeast India?
a) Cardamom hills
b) Nilgiris
c) Patkai Bum, Jaintia Hills
d) Vindhyas
Answer: c) Patkai Bum, Jaintia Hills
Cardamom Hills are a part of:
a) Eastern Ghats
b) Western Ghats
c) Himalayas
d) Vindhyas
Answer: b) Western Ghats
Which plateau is known for diamond mining?
a) Deccan Plateau
b) Shillong Plateau
c) Chotanagpur Plateau
d) Malwa Plateau
Answer: c) Chotanagpur Plateau
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are situated in:
a) Arabian Sea
b) Bay of Bengal
c) Indian Ocean
d) Pacific Ocean
Answer: b) Bay of Bengal
10 Short Answer Questions
Name the six major physical features of India.
Answer: Himalayan Mountains, Northern Plains, Peninsular Plateau, Indian Desert, Coastal Plains, Islands.
What is Bhangar and Khadar?
Answer: Bhangar is old alluvial soil, Khadar is new alluvial soil found in Northern Plains.
What is the significance of Himalayan Mountains?
Answer: They protect India from cold northern winds, source many rivers, and prevent invasions.
Which region is called the ‘breadbasket’ of India and why?
Answer: Northern Plains, due to their fertile soil and agriculture productivity.
Name the main mountain ranges of the Peninsular Plateau.
Answer: Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats, Vindhyas, Satpuras.
Which plateau lies between the Aravalli and Vindhya ranges?
Answer: Malwa Plateau.
Why is the Peninsular Plateau called the oldest landmass of India?
Answer: It is formed from igneous and metamorphic rocks and has existed since ancient geological periods.
Which are the two groups of islands in India?
Answer: Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep Islands.
Name the desert region of India and its location.
Answer: The Thar Desert, located in western Rajasthan.
Mention one difference between Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats.
Answer: Western Ghats are continuous and higher, Eastern Ghats are discontinuous and lower.
5 Long Answer Questions
Describe the main characteristics of the Himalayan Mountains.
Answer: Consist of three ranges, highest peaks in the world, young fold mountains, source of major rivers, act as climate barrier and ecological hotspot.
Explain the major features and divisions of the Northern Plains of India.
Answer: Formed by alluvial deposits of Indus, Ganga and Brahmaputra, divided into Punjab Plains, Ganga Plains and Brahmaputra Plains, extremely fertile, support dense population, rich in agriculture.
Discuss the formation, structure, and importance of the Peninsular Plateau.
Answer: Oldest landmass, made of hard igneous/metamorphic rocks, divided into Central Highlands and Deccan Plateau, rich in minerals, resources, plateaus, rivers, supports industrial development.
Describe the features and economic significance of the Indian Desert and Coastal Plains.
Answer: Indian Desert (Thar) is hot, arid with sandy soil, sparse vegetation; Coastal Plains are fertile, important for ports, fisheries, trade, and agriculture.
Provide a comparative account of Andaman-Nicobar and Lakshadweep islands.
Answer: Andaman-Nicobar Islands are larger, volcanic origin, situated in Bay of Bengal, rich biodiversity; Lakshadweep Islands are smaller, coral origin, located in Arabian Sea, known for marine life.
