MCQ Questions | Class 9 Social Science Chapter 2 | Physical Features of India with Answers

MCQ Questions for Class9 Social Science Chapter 2 Physical Features of India

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Objective Question | NCERT Social Science Class 9

NCERT Solutions Class 9 Social Science Geography
Book:	National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
Board:	Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Class:	9th
Subject:	Social Science Geography Contemporary India I
Chapter:	2
Chapters Name:	Physical Features of India
Medium:	English

Ncert Solutions for Class 9 Social Science Geography | Objective Type Questions

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Physical Features of India | Class 9 Social Science | NCERT Solutions

Q1.	The highest peak in the Eastern Ghats is
	A. Anai Mudi
	B. Kanchenjunga
	C. Mahendragiri
	D. Khasi

Ans: Mahendragiri

Q2.	A narrow gap in a mountain range providing access to the other side is :
	A. Mound
	B. Pass
	C. Strait
	D. Valley

Ans: Pass

Q3.	Which two hills are located in the south-east of Eastern Ghats ?
	A. Mizo Hills and Naga Hills
	B. Javadi Hills and Shevroy Hills
	C. Patkoi Hills and Manipuri Hills
	D. Mizo Hills and Patkoi Hills

Ans: Javadi Hills and Shevroy Hills

Q4.	The longitudinal valleys lying between lesser Himalayas and Shivaliks are known as .
	A. Kangra Valley
	B. Patkai Bum
	C. Passes
	D. Duns

Ans: Duns

Q5.	In which division of the Himalayas are the famous valleys of Kashmir, Kangra and Kullu located?
	A. The Himadri
	B. The Himachal
	C. The Shivaliks
	D. The Duns

Ans: The Himachal

Q6.	What are Lesser Himalayas known as?
	A. Himadri
	B. Himachal
	C. Shivaliks
	D. Purvanchal

Ans: Himachal

Q7.	Which of the following is the highest peak in India?
	A. Mt. Everest
	B. Kanchenjunga
	C. Nanga Parbat
	D. Nandadevi

Ans: Kanchenjunga

Q8.	The Himalayas consist of three parallel ranges in its longitudinal extent. Which of the following is the name of the northern-most range?
	A. The Himadri
	B. The Himachal
	C. The Shivaliks
	D. The Purvanchal

Ans: The Himadri

Q9.	Which of the following are young-fold mountains?
	A. The Aravalis
	B. The Nilgiris
	C. The Himalayas
	D. The Sahyadri

Ans: The Himalayas

Q10.	Geologically, which of the following physiographic divisions of India is supposed to be one of the most stable land blocks?
	A. The Himalayas
	B. The Northern Plains
	C. The Peninsular Plateau
	D. The Indian Desert

Ans: The Peninsular Plateau

Q11.	The height of Doda Belta peak is …………… metres.
	A.2347
	B.2633
	C.2336
	D.2896

Ans: 2633
Explaination:
The height of Doda Belta peak is 2,633 metres.

Q12.	Total area of Lakshadweep Islands is about …………… sq. km.
	A.39
	B.42
	C.32
	D.49

Ans: 32
Explaination:
The total area of Lakshadweep Islands is about 32 sq. km.

Q13.	Which of the following physiographic divisions of India was formed out of accumulations in the Tethys geosyncline?
	A. The Himalayas
	B. The Northern Plains
	C. The Peninsular Plateau
	D. The Indian Desert

Ans: The Himalayas

Q14.	Which of the following countries or continents was not a part of the ancient landmass of Gondwanaland?
	A. India
	B. Australia
	C. Europe
	D. South America

Ans: Europe

Q15.	Which of the following divisions of India has the oldest landmass?
	A. The Himalayas
	B. The Northern Plains
	C. The Peninsular Plateau
	D. The Indian Desert

Ans: The Peninsular Plateau

Q16.	According to the ‘Theory of Plate Tectonics,’ what have been the effects of the movement of the plates?
	A. Change in position and size of continents.
	B. Formation of ocean basins.
	C. Evolution of the present landforms and relief of India.
	D. All of the above.

Ans: All of the above.

Q17.	According to the ‘Theory of Plate Tectonics,’ when some plates move away from each other, which of the following is formed?
	A. Convergent boundary
	B. Divergent boundary
	C. Transform boundary
	D. None of the above

Ans: Divergent boundary

Q18.	According to the ‘Theory of Plate Tectonics,’ the movement of the plates result in some geological activity. Which one of the following is not such a geological activity?
	A. Volcanic activity
	B. Folding
	C. Faulting
	D. Glaciation

Ans: Glaciation

Q19.	Which of the following is a plausible theory presented by Earth scientists to explain the formation of continents and oceans and the various landforms?
	A. Theory of Motion
	B. Theory of Plate Tectonics
	C. Theory of Evolution
	D. Theory of Relativity

Ans: Theory of Plate Tectonics

Q20.	Which of the following is responsible for the variation in the colour of soil in different parts of India?
	A. Difference in rock formations
	B. Weathering
	C. Erosion and deposition
	D. Land use