KOTHARI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, NOIDA

GRADE: 9
PHYSICAL FEATURES OF INDIA
Q1. Answer the following questions briefly:
each)

(1 mark

(i) What is the Theory of Plate Tectonics?

(ii) Name two loftiest mountain peaks of the Himadri.
(iii) Mention the distinct features of the terai region.
(iv) What is the Deccan Trap?
(v) Which plateau lies between the Aravalli and the Vindhyan ranges?
(vi) Which are the largest and the smallest state of India in respect of area?
(vii) What are Barchans?
(viii) Mention two features of the Purvanchal Mountains.
(ix) Which countries were included in the Gondwanaland?
(x) Name the highest peaks of the Eastern and Western Ghats.
Q2. Distinguish between:

(3 marks each)

(i) The Two Island Groups of India

(ii) Bhangar and Khadar.
(iii) Western and Eastern Coastal Plains.
Q3. Explain the three major divisions of the Himalayas from north to south.

(3 marks)

Q4.Which River marks the eastern most boundary of the Himalayas. Explain the divisions of
Himalayas on the basis of regions from east to west.
(3 marks)
Q5. Compare the Himalayan peaks with the Peninsular peaks.

(5 marks)

Q6. Enumerate the main features of the North plains.

(5 marks)

Q7. How was the peninsular plateau formed? Describe its main features.

(5 marks)