Class 9 Geography Chapter 1 Practice Question Answers - Contemporary India - I

Multiple Choice Questions

Q1: Lakshadweep Islands are a group of …………… Islands.
(a) 36
(b) 32
(c) 39
(d) 38
Ans: (a)
A group of 36 islands form the Lakshadweep islands.

Q2: Mountain ranges in the eastern part of India forming its bound¬ary with Myanmar are collectively called-
(a) Himachal
(b) Purvanchal
(c) Uttaranchal
(d) None of the above
Ans: (b)
‘Puru’ means eastern part. Thus, Purvanchal are the mountain ranges in the eastern part of India forming boundary with Myanmar.

Q3: The western Coastal strip, south of Goa is referred to as-
(a) Coromandal
(b) Malabar
(c) Konkan
(d) Northern Circar
Ans: (c)
On the south of Goa, the western Coastal strip is referred to as Konkan.

Q4: Shipkila, Bhor, Nathula and Pal are-
(a) Peaks
(b) Passes
(c) Ranges
(d) None of the above
Ans: (b)
All the above are passes found in the mountains.

Q5: Guru Shikhar is the highest peak of the-
(a) Aravallis
(b) Vindhya
(c) Satpura
(d) Western Himalayas
Ans: (c)
The highest peak of the Guru Shikhar is Satpura.

Q6: Northern Plains are composed of ……………
(a) Black Soil
(b) Kankar
(c) Alluvium
(d) Igneous rocks
Ans: (b)
The largest part of the northern plain is formed of older allu¬vium. The soil in this region contains calcareous deposits known as Konkan.

Q7: …………… lies between Mahanadi and Krishna.
(a) Godavari
(b) Kaveri
(c) Tapti
(d) Kosi
Ans: (a)
The river Godavari lies between Mahanadi and Krishna.

Q8: Gulf of Khambat lies in the ……………
(a) Indian Ocean
(b) Bay of Bengal
(c) Arabian Sea
(d) None of the above
Ans: (c)
Gulf of Khambat on the Arabian sea is situated.

Q9: …………… range is between the Narmada and the Tapti rivers.
(a) Satpura
(b) Ajanta
(c) Vindhya
(d) Aravalli
Ans: (a)
Between the Narmada and the Tapti rivers lies the Satpura range.

Q10: The peaks of ‘ Himadri’ range have an average height of …………… metres.
(a) 3,000
(b) 6,000
(c) 5,000
(d) 8,000
Ans: (c)
The peaks of ‘Himadri’ range have an average height of 5,000 metres.

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Q11: The eastwards extentions of peninsular plateau are known as the Bundelkhand and …………….
Ans: Baghelkhand
The eastern extensions of the peninsular plateau, which is a tableland region in India, are known as the Bundelkhand and Baghelkhand. These plateaus are located in the central and eastern parts of the country and are characterized by rugged terrain and rich mineral resources.

Q12: The Chotanagpur plateau is draind by the ……………. rivers.
Ans: Godavari
The Chotanagpur plateau, which is a part of the larger Deccan Plateau, is drained by the Godavari river. The Godavari river, which is the second-longest river in India, originates in the Western Ghats and flows through the states of Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha.

Q13: The ……………. range flanks its broad base in the north.
Ans: Satpura
The Satpura range forms the northern flank of the Deccan plateau. This range runs parallel to the Vindhya Range and extends across Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat. It acts as a barrier to the monsoon winds, causing heavy rainfall in the region.

Q14: The ……………. plateau is higher in the west and steps gently eastwards.
Ans: Deccan
The Deccan plateau is a highland area in southern India that is higher in the west and steps gently eastwards. This sloping feature of the plateau is due to the gradual erosion of the Western Ghats, which are higher and receive more rainfall compared to the Eastern Ghats.

Q15: The ……………. ghats and higher then the ……………. ghats.
Ans: Western, Eastern
The Western Ghats are higher than the Eastern Ghats. The Western Ghats, also known as the Sahyadri mountains, run along the western edge of India's Deccan Plateau and are known for their biodiversity. On the other hand, the Eastern Ghats are a discontinuous range of mountains along India's eastern coast and are relatively lower in height.

True/False

Q16: The Ganga-Brahmaputra delta is the second largest delta in the world.
Ans: False
The statement is false because the Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta is not the second largest, but the largest delta in the world. This delta, also known as the Sunderban Delta, covers more than 105,000 square kilometres, making it the world's biggest delta.

Q17:  In Tibet, Brahmaputra is called Tsangpo.
Ans: True
The statement is true as in Tibet, the Brahmaputra River is indeed known as Tsangpo. The river originates from the Angsi Glacier in western Tibet, near Mount Kailash, and it is referred to as Tsangpo while flowing through Tibet.

Q18: In Himachal Pradesh, Brahmaputra is called Dihang.
Ans: False
The statement is false because in Himachal Pradesh, the river is not called Brahmaputra or Dihang. Instead, the river Beas, a tributary of the river Indus, flows through the state. The Brahmaputra river is called Dihang when it enters India in the state of Arunachal Pradesh.

Q19: The city of Ambala is located on water divide between the Indus and Ganga rivers.
Ans: True
The statement is true, Ambala is located on the water divide between the Indus and Ganga rivers. A water divide is a geographical feature that separates drainage basins. In other words, if rainwater falls on Ambala, it can flow either into the Ganga or the Indus, depending on the side of the divide it falls.

Q20: The height of Mount Everest is 8858 metres.
Ans: False
The statement is false because the height of Mount Everest is not 8858 metres, it is actually 8848.86 metres. Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world and is located in the Himalayas, on the border of Nepal and Tibet.