CLASS 9 Physical Features of India

1. There are ______________ physical divisions in India

• 7
• 9
• 4
• 6

The wet and swampy belt of the Northern Region is known locally as :

• (a) Bhabar

• (b) Terai

• (c) Doab

• (d) Bhangar

In which division of the Himalayas are the famous valleys of Kashmir, Kangra and Kullu located?

• The Himadri

• The Himachal

• The Shivaliks

• The Duns

What kind of soil is Northern Plains formed of?

• Black soil

• Alkaline soil

• Alluvial soil

Major rivers forming northern plains:

• Kaveri , Satluj , Ganga

• Krishna , Kaveri , Brahmaputra

• Ganga , Brahmaputra , Indus

• all of the above

Deccan plateau has a ___________ landmass?

• conical

• triangular

• curved

• none

Lakshadweep is located in

• Arabian sea

• Bay of Bengal

• Indian ocean

• Atlantic ocean

This area is known for having various land colors. It is fairly dry, but still contains rich soil as it receives water from Monsoons.
Clue: It is an elevated area of land 

• Decan Plateau 
• The Desert 
• Himalaya Mountains 
• The Eastern and Western Ghats 

According to the ‘Theory of Plate Tectonics,’ when some plates come towards each other, which of the following is formed?

• CONVERGENT BOUNDARY

• TRANSFORM BOUNDARY

• DIVERGENT BOUNDARY

• NONE OF THE ABOVE

Which Physiographic divisions have rising hills and wide valleys?

• The Himalayan Mountains

• The Coastal Plains

• The Peninsular Plateaus

• The Northern Plains