PODAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (CBSE)

Practise Sheet
Grade: IX Topic: Ch2 Physical features of India
Subject:Social Science Maximum Marks: 25

Question 1
(a) The peninsular part of India was a part of which ancient [1]
landmass?

(b) What is the location of ‘Purvanchal’ mountain ranges in India? [1]

(c) Name the northern most range of the Himalayas. [1]

(d) Name the river that marks the eastern most boundary of the [1]
Himalayas.

(e) Which plain extends between Ghaggar and Teesta rivers? [1]

(f) What type of rocks make up the peninsular plateau? [1]

Question 2
(a) Discuss few landforms found in the sandy desert regions of [3]
India.
(b) Explain about the coral polyps and give an example. [3]

(c) Give examples and bring out the divisions of the Himalayas on [3]
the basis of regions from west to east.
Question 3
(a) Give example and explain how the land of India displays great [5]
physical variation.

(b) On the Political Map of India, mark and name the following: [5]
Mountain Ranges:
1. The Karakoram
2. The Zaskar
3. The Shivalik
4. The Aravali
5. The Vindhyas

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