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IndraprasthaINTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Sector 10, Dwarka, New Delhi – 110075


Session 2023-24
ASSIGNMENT
SOCIAL SCIENCE

ASSI/S.Sc/IX/APRIL/2023
Topic: Geography: Lesson 2 Physical Features of India

I. Objective Based Questions: ( 1 Mark)


1. The major physical features of the earth are:
a. Mountains, plains, forests, rivers, lakes
b. Mountains, plains, deserts, plateaus and islands
c. Plains, mountains, oceans, volcanoes, hill stations
d. Mountains, deserts, beaches, passes, rivers, lakes
2. Which of the following is a plausible theory presented by the Earth scientists to explain
the formation of continents, oceans and the various landforms?
a. Theory of Motion b. Theory of Plate Tectonics
c. Theory of Evolution d. Theory of Relativity
3. Which of the following landmass constitutes one of the oldest landmass on the earth?
a. Peninsular Plateau b. Northern Plains
c. Nicobar Islands d. Lakshadweep Islands
4. Name the two rivers, which cover the Himalayan mountains from west to east
directions ?
a. River Brahmaputra to River Indus b. River Ganga to River Brahmaputra
c. River Indus to River Brahmaputra d. River Indus to River Ganga
5. Name the Himalayan range, which is known for hill stations in India.
a. Shiwalik Range b. Himachal Range c. Himadri Range d.Nepal Himalayas

6. Match the following and choose the correct option.


Column I Column II
A. Himadri 1. Kullu Valley
B. Himachal 2. Patkai Hills
C. Shiwaliks 3. Nanda Devi
D. Purvachal 4. Dehradun

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Options:
A B C D
a. 4 3 2 1
b. 2 3 1 4
c. 3 1 4 2
d. 3 2 1 4

7. In the questions given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and
Reason (R). Read the statement and choose the correct option:
Assertion (A): Northern Plains form very productive part of India.
Reason (R): Northern plains have fertile soil, favourable climate and enough water
supply.
Options:
a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c. A is correct, but R is wrong.
d. A is wrong, but R is correct.
8. Narrow valleys between Shivalik and Himachal are known as____________________.
a. Tarai b. Duns c. Khadar d. Bhangar
9. Identify the physiographic division using the following features:
I. This is the outermost range of the Himalayas with height varying between 900 m and
1,100 m.
II. The average width is 10 to 50 km.
III. They are composed of coarse sediments brought down by rivers from the main
Himalayan ranges.
a. Great Himalayas b. Himachal c. Shivalik Range d. Kumaon Himalayas
10. ______________river forms Dihang Gorge.
a. Ganga b. Kosi c. Yamuna d. Brahmaputra
11. The Northern Plains are formed of _______________soil.
a. alluvial b. black c. red d. laterite

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12. Study the picture and answer the question that follows:

Which of the following physiographic divisions is being depicted in the above picture?
a. The Peninsular plateau b. The Northern plains
c. The Coastal plains d. The Central Highlands
13. Correct the following statements and rewrite in the space provided:
Bhangar Soil is more fertile as they are below flood level.
___________________________________________________________
13. Which of the following plateaus are part of Central Highlands?
a. Malwa, Sahyadri, Bundelkhand, Baghelkhand
b. Malwa, Bundelkhand, Baghelkhand, Chotta Nagpur
c. Cardamom, Nilgiri, Malwa, Nallamula Hills
d. Shevroy Hills, Javadi Hills, Bundelkhand, Baghelkhand
14. Identify the mountain ranges of the Deccan plateau:
a. Vindhyas, Satpura, Sahyadri, Nilgiri, Anamalai
b. Khasi, Pir Panjal, Siwalik, Satpura
c. Naga Hills, Pataki Bum, Nilgiri, Satpura
d. Vindhyas, Anamalai, Kaimur Range, Maikal range
15. The _____________Island is the administrative headquarters of Lakshadweep.

II. Very Short Answer Questions (2 Marks)


1. How many parallel ranges in their longitudinal extent are contained by the Himalayas
and also name them?
2. What are Duns? Give any two examples of duns.
3. How was the Peninsular Plateau formed?
4. Where are Aravali Hills located?
5. How are Lakshdweep Island formed?
6. Where is Chilka Lake located?

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III. Short Answer Questions (3 Marks)
1 Describe the three parallel ranges of the Himalayas.
2. How are riverine islands formed?
3. Describe the divisions of the Himalayas that have been demarcated by the river valleys.
4. Why are Northern plains agriculturally fertile?
5. Write short notes on the following:
a. Indian Desert
b. The Central Highlands
c. The Island Groups of India
IV. Long Answer Questions (5 Marks)
1. Differentiate between the Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats.
2. Contrast the relief of the Himalayan region with that of the Peninsular plateau region.
3. Give the main characteristics of the Northern plains of India.

V. Map Skills:
a. On the given political map of India mark the following with the help of suitable
symbols.
• Mountian ranges; The Karakoram, The Zasker, The Shivalik, The Aravali,
The Vindhya, The Satpura, Western & Eastern Ghats
• Mountain Peaks – K2, Kanchan Junga, Anai Mudi

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b. On the political map of India locate and label the following with suitable symbols.
• Plateau - Deccan Plateau, Chotta Nagpur Plateau, Malwa Plateau
• Coastal Plains - Konkan, Malabar, Coromandal & Northern Circar

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