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

Multiple Choice Questions

Q1: The first biosphere of India is:
(a) Nilgiri
(b) Manas
(c) Nanda Devi
(d) Sunderban
Ans: (a)
Nilgiri biosphere was first setup in India, b and c setup later on.

Q2: Alpine and Tundra vegetation is found at the height of:
(a) 6000 metres
(b) 9000 metres
(c) 4500 metres
(d) 4000 metres
Ans: (c)
These are the typical geographical conditions to survive this type of vegetation.

Q3: Which type of the natural vegetation is found in areas of receiving rainfall between 70 cms to 200 cms.
(a) Tropical deciduous Forest
(b) Tundra vegetation
(c) Himalayan vegetation and forest
(d) Thorny forest
Ans: (a)
Other require different climatic condition to grow up

Q4: The bio-reserve in not included in the world network of biosphere.
(a) Dihang-Dibang
(b) Manas
(c) Nanda Devi
(d) Gulf of Mannar
Ans: (a)
a is not included in the world network of bioreserve others are included.

Q5: India has rich heritage of flora and fauna because of:
(i) Different types of soil
(ii) Temperature variation
(iii) Varying ammonate of Rainfall
(iv) Terrain
(v) Land forms
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (ii) and (v)
(c) Expect (v) all are correct
(d) All options are correct.
Ans: (d)
Because all these factors add to rich heritage of flora and fauna in India.

Q6: Name the natrual habitat of Indian lions:
(a) Gir forests
(b) Tundra Region
(c) Thorny bushes and scrubs
(d) Evergreen forest
Ans: (a)
Other are not he region where lion are found.

Q7: How many species of animals are found in India:
(a) 36000
(b) 89000
(c) 47000
(d) 74000
Ans: (b)
Because data is hold true according to forest department’s estimation.

Q8: What is the place of India in the world in terms of plant diversity?
(a) 10th
(b) 8th
(c) 9th
(d) 6th
Ans: (a)
10th is correct, according to Geographical Survey.

Q9: Rubber belongs to which type of given below vegetation:
(a) Himalayan
(b) Tundra
(c) Tidal
(d) Tropical Evergreen
Ans: (d)
Other are irrelevant and suitable for other types of vegetation.

Q10: How many national parks are there in India:
(a) 86
(b) 106
(c) 96
(d) 74
Ans: (a)
Others are not the number of national parks situated (established) in India.

True/False

Q11: The term fauna is used to denote parts of a particular area
Ans: False
The term 'fauna' does not denote parts of a particular area. Instead, it refers to the animal life that is found in a particular region, environment or period. It includes both wild and domesticated animals of an area or period.

Q12: Different types of soils provide basis for different types of vegetables.
Ans: True
Different types of soils are suitable for growing different types of vegetables. For instance, sandy soil, which drains quickly, is ideal for root vegetables like carrots and radishes, while clay soil, which retains moisture, is better suited for leafy vegetables like spinach and lettuce.

Q13:  The sandy soils of the desert.
Ans: True
The soil found in deserts is sandy. Sandy soil is light and gritty to the touch, and because the particles have a large size, they don’t hold on to water, which is why desert regions are arid and devoid of many plants.

Q14: Due to longer duration of sunlight, trees grew slower in summer.
Ans: False
Trees do not grow slower in summer due to longer duration of sunlight. Instead, they grow faster because the increased sunlight provides more energy for photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert sunlight into food.

Q15: Forests are renewable resources and play a major role in exchange the quality of environment.
Ans: True
Forests are indeed renewable resources as they can regenerate naturally if they are taken care of and not over-exploited. They play a significant role in improving the quality of the environment by acting as carbon sinks, purifying the air, preventing soil erosion, and maintaining biodiversity.