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Practice Sheet-4
Grade: IX Topic: Ch 2 Physical features of India
Subject: Social Science Answer Scheme Maximum Marks: 10

1. A landmass bounded by sea on three sides is referred to as [1]

(i) Coast
(ii) Peninsula
(iii) Island
(iv) None of the above
Physical features of India, TB page no.12.

2. What are Duns? Give one example. [1]

The longitudinal valley lying between lesser Himalaya and
the Shiwaliks are known as Duns. Dehra Dun, Kotli Dun and
Patli Dun are some of the well-known Duns. (Accept
meaning + one example).
Physical features of India, TB Page No. 10.

3. Consider the following statement(s) is/are related to the [1]

Northern Plain.
I. The northern plain has been formed by the interplay of the
three major river systems.
II. This plain is formed of alluvial soil.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Physical features of India, TB page no.11.

4. Mention any one point of difference between ‘bhangar’ soil [1]

and ‘khadar’ soil

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 Bhangar Khadar
Bhangar soil is older Khadar soil is new or
alluvial soil younger deposits of
alluvium soil on the
floodplains.
Comparatively less fertile comparatively more fertile
than Khadar soil. than Bhangar soil.
(Accept any one relevant point)
Physical features of India, TB Page No. 11, 12.

5. The southernmost range of the Himalayan System is known as [1]

(i) The Trans Himalayan Ranges
(ii) The Shiwalik Range
(iii) The Himachal Range
(iv) The Himadri
Physical features of India, TB Page No. 8.

6. Which of these is not a feature of Eastern Ghats? [1]

(i) The Eastern Ghats stretch from the Mahanadi Valley to the
Nigiris in the south.
(ii) The Eastern Ghats are dissected by rivers draining into the
Bay of Bengal.
(iii) They are continuous and can be crossed through
passes only.
(iv) They mark eastern edge of the Deccan Plateau.
Physical features of India, TB Page No. 12.

7. What is Bhabar? [1]

The rivers, after descending from the mountains deposit
pebbles in a narrow belt of about 8 to 16 km in width lying
parallel to the slopes of the Shiwaliks. It is known as
bhabar.
Physical features of India, TB Page No. 11.
8. Identify the incorrect statement. [1]
(i) The Indian desert lies towards the western margins of

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 the Aravali Hills.
(ii) The Indian desert receives very low rainfall below 150
mm per year.
(iii) The Indian desert has arid climate with low vegetation
cover.
(iv) Ravi is the only large river in The Indian desert.
Physical features of India, TB Page No. 13.
9. Consider the following statement(s) is/are related to the [1]
Lakshadweep Islands.
I. Lakshadweep Islands are elongated chain of islands
located in the Bay of Bengal extending from north to
south.
II. Kavaratti island is the administrative headquarters of
Lakshadweep.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Physical features of India, TB page no.14.
10. Consider the following statement(s) is/are related to the [1]
Peninsular plateau.
I. The Peninsular plateau is composed of the old crystalline,
igneous and metamorphic rocks.
II. The Peninsular plateau has broad and shallow valleys and
rounded hills.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Physical features of India, TB page no.12.

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