Grade 9 Geography - Physical Features of India

Which of the following physical features is the youngest and most rugged in India?

• The Himalayas

• The Peninsular Plateau

• The Coastal Plains

• The Thar Desert

The Northern Plains have been formed by the interplay of the three major river systems, namely-

• Indus, Brahmaputra, Krishna

• Ganga, Narmada, Kaveri

• Indus, Ganga, Brahmaputra

• Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari

The Peninsular Plateau is composed of-

• Alluvial Soil

• Sedimentary Rocks

• Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks

• Marine Deposits

Which of the following rivers is not responsible for the formation of Northern Plains?

• Yamuna

• Brahmaputra

• Mahanadi

• Ganga

The highest peak in India is-

• Mount Everest

• Kanchenjunga

• Nanda Devi

• Dhaulagiri

The Aravalis are an example of-

• Fold Mountains

• Block Mountains

• Residual Mountains

• Volcanic Mountains

The Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats meet at-

• Aravalis

• Vindhyas

• Nilgiri Hills

• Satpura

The Great Indian Desert is located in-

• Rajasthan

• Gujarat

• Punjab

• Haryana

Which island group of India is of coral origin?

• Andaman Islands

• Lakshadweep Islands

• Nicobar Islands

• Maldives

The Northern Plains are divided into how many regions?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five