Class 9 Geography chapter 2 questions and answers

 Here are Class 9 Geography Chapter 2: Physical Features of India – Questions and Answers in a clear, structured format suitable for your blog, including MCQs, true/false, fill in the blanks, short and long answers. 

🏔️ Class 9 Geography Chapter 2: Physical Features of India – Questions and Answers

📘 1. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1. The oldest landmass of India is:
a) The Himalayas
b) The Northern Plains
c) The Peninsular Plateau
d) The Coastal Plains
👉 Answer: c) The Peninsular Plateau

Q2. The Great Himalayas are also known as:
a) Himachal
b) Shiwaliks
c) Aravalis
d) Himadri
👉 Answer: d) Himadri

✅ 2. True or False

Q3. The Northern Plains are formed by the deposition of alluvium.
👉 True

Q4. The Western Ghats are lower than the Eastern Ghats.
👉 False (Western Ghats are higher)

✍️ 3. Fill in the Blanks

Q5. The Himalayas are divided into ______ parallel ranges.
👉 Three

Q6. The highest peak in India is ________.
👉 Mount K2 (Godwin Austen)

🔤 4. One-word Answers

Q7. Name the youngest mountain range in India.
👉 Himalayas

Q8. Which plateau lies between the Aravali and the Vindhya ranges?
👉 Malwa Plateau

💬 5. Short Answer Questions

Q9. Name the major physical divisions of India.
👉
India's major physical divisions are:

  1. The Himalayan Mountains

  2. The Northern Plains

  3. The Peninsular Plateau

  4. The Indian Desert

  5. The Coastal Plains

  6. The Islands

Q10. Write any two characteristics of the Northern Plains.
👉

  1. They are formed by the deposition of alluvial soil.

  2. They are extremely fertile and suitable for agriculture.

📝 6. Long Answer Question

Q11. Describe the Peninsular Plateau and its divisions.
👉
The Peninsular Plateau is a tableland composed of old crystalline, igneous, and metamorphic rocks. It is part of the oldest landmass of the Indian subcontinent. The plateau is broadly divided into:

  • Central Highlands: North of the Narmada River, includes the Malwa Plateau.

  • Deccan Plateau: South of the Narmada River, flanked by the Western and Eastern Ghats.

🗂️ 7. Extra Questions for Practice

Q12. What is the difference between Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats?

FeatureWestern GhatsEastern Ghats
HeightHigherLower
ContinuityContinuousDiscontinuous
RiversSource of riversRivers cut across them
LocationWest CoastEast Coast


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