CBSE Class 9 Geography Major Rivers in India Worksheet

MAJOR RIVERS IN INDIA

Question. Which of the following river does not originates from India?
(a) Ganga
(b) Yamuna
(c) Chambal
(d) Brahmaputra
Answer :-D

Question. Which of the following project is made on the Satluj River?
(a) Bhakra - Nangal
(b) Rihand
(c) Talcher power
(d) Kobra project
Answer :-A

Question. Which of the following is matched correctly?
(a) Nagarjuna sagar : River Krishna
(b) Kararpara project: River Kosi
(c) Matatila project: Chambal
(d) Tawa project: River Satluj
Answer :-A

Question. Which of the following is not the Peninsular Rivers of India?
(a) Mahanadi
(b) Godavari
(c) Krishna
(d) Ganga
Answer :-D

Question. River Narmada flows to……
(a) Bay of Bengal
(b) Arabian sea
(c) Indian ocean
(d) None of these
Answer:-B

Question. Where is Mayurakshi project?
(a) Jammu & Kashmir
(b) Punjab
(c) West Bengal
(d) Maharashtra
Answer :-C

Question. Which of the following is not matched correctly?
(a) Ukai project: River Tapi
(b) Sardar sarovar project: River Narmada
(c) Farakka project: River Yamuna
(d) Salal project: River Chenab
Answer :-C

Question. From where the river Godavari originates?
(a) Uttrakhand
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Madhya pradesh
(d) Jammu & Kashmir
Answer :-B

Question. Which of the following river is named as the “Dakshina Ganga”?
(a) Mahanadi
(b) Krishna
(c) Godavari
(d) Cauvery
Answer :-C

Question. Which indian state is known a land of five rivers?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Punjab
(c) Haryana
(d) Gujarat
Answer :-B

Question. River wardha is the tributary of
(a) Godavari
(b) Krishna
(c) Narmada
(d) Sabarmathi
Answer :- A

Question. The longest river in the world is
(a) Cauvery
(b) Congo
(c) Nile
(d) Ganga
Answer :-C

Question. Which of the following rivers is NOT a tributary of the Ganga?
(a) Gomathi
(b) Gandak
(c) Kosi
(d) Chambal
Answer :-D

Question. Which river is called as the male river in India?
(a) Godavari
(b)Ganga
(c) Brahmaputra
(d) Cauvery
Answer :-C

More Question..

Q. I Answer the following in four points:

(Short Answer Questions)

Q.1 Describe the three main feature of the Ganga River System.
Q.2 Why has 82 ½ degree latitude has been selected as the Standard Meridian of India? Explain.
Q.3 Define the term distributaries. Name any two tributaries of River Ganga.
Q.4 Describe the Indus River system under the following heads
(i)Source (ii) Any two tributaries (iii) Source of water.
Q.5 Mention any three features of Himachal range of the Himalayas.
Q.6 Mention any three features of the Deccan Plateau.
Q.7 Describe the largest peninsular west flowing river with regard to its source, flow and drainage basin.
Q.8 Describe the three main divisions of the Northern Plains on the basis of its relief.
Q.9 Describe the three main features of the Narmada Basin.
Q.10 Explain how is India benefitted by the long coastline.
Q. 11 Compare western ghats with eastern ghats on the basis of their location, relief and significance.
Q.12 Describe three main features of Tapi basin.

Q.II Answer the following in detail:

(Long Answer Questions)

Q.1 Describe five main features of Deccan Plateau.
Q.2 The diverse physical features of India have immense future possibilities of development. Write any five facts to prove this statement.
Q.3 Describe the main feature of the Indian Desert.
Q.4 “Each physiographic division of India complements the other and makes the country rich in its natural resources.” Justify the statement with five examples.
Q.5 Write any five features of the Central Highlands.

Q.III Answer the following by choosing the most appropriate option:

1. Which group of the states have common frontiers with Nepal?
(a) Uttaranchal, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Sikkim, Bihar
(b) Uttaranchal, West Begal, Uttar Pradesh, Sikkim, Bihar
(c) Uttaranchal, Punjab, Harayana, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh
(d) Uttaranchal, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Orissa, Bihar

2. In which one of the following states is the Wular lake located?
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Punjab
(d) Jammu and Kashmir

3. Which one of the following countries does not share its land boundary with India in the north?
(a)Pakistan
(b) China
(c) Tajakistan
(d) Afghanistan

4. The east west extension of India in kilometres is
(a) 2333
(b) 2393
(c) 2900
(d) 2933

PHYSICAL DIVISON OF INDIA

MULTIPLE CHOICE Question

Question. 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
Answer. A

Question. Which of the following has not been a factor in the creation and modification of India’s relief features?
(a) Geological formations
(b) Population density
(c) Weathering
(d) Erosion and deposition
Answer. B

Question. 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
Answer. B

Question. According to the ‘Theory of Plate Tectonics,’ the earth’s crust is formed of how many major plates?
(a) Three
(b) Five
(c) Seven
(d) Ten
Answer. C

Question. 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
Answer. D

Question. According to the ‘Theory of Plate Tectonics,’ when some plates come towards each other, which of the following is formed?
(a) Convergent boundary
(b) Divergent boundary
(c) Transform boundary
(d) Colliding boundary
Answer. A

Question. 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
Answer. B

Question. According to the ‘Theory of Plate Tectonics,’ in the event of two plates coming together, which of the following is not possible?
(a) The plates may collide and crumble.
(b) The plates may move horizontally past each other.
(c) The plates may form divergent boundary.
(d) One plate may slide under the other.
Answer. C

Question. 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.
Answer. D

Question. A landmass bounded by sea on three sides is referred to as
(a) Coast
(b) Island
(c) Peninsula
(d) None of the above
Answer. D

Question. 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
Answer. C

Question. The Peninsular Plateau of India is part of which of the following landmass?
(a) Angaraland
(b) Gondwanaland
(c) Tethys
(d) Eurasian
Answer. B

Question. 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
Answer. C

Question. The northward drift of the Indo-Australian plate resulted in its collision with the much larger Eurasian plate. Which of the following was the result of this collision?
(a) The Gondwanaland split into a number of plates.
(b) The continents of Europe and Asia were formed.
(c) Sedimentary rocks accumulated in the Tethys geosyncline were folded.
(d) India and Australia were formed.
Answer. C

Question. 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
Answer. A

One- Word Questions

Question. Name the southern coast of Western Coastal Plains.
Answer. the Malabar Coast.

Question. What are the main causes of Rock displacement?
Answer. Two main causes a rock displacement are:
1. Folding
2. Faulting and volcanic activities.

Question. Which plateau is triangular in shape?
Answer. Deccan Plateau is triangular in shape.

Question. Which is the world's largest and fastest growing delta?
Answer. Ganga Brahmaputra Delta is the fastest growing delta.

Question. Name any 4 States situated in the Himalayas.
Answer. Himachal Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh ,Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir.

Question. Where is the Karbi- Anglong Plateau located?
Answer. Karbi- Anglong Plateau is located in Assam.

Question. What does Doab mean?
Answer. Doab means the land between two rivers.

Question. Where is the largest saltwater lake in India?
Answer. largest saltwater lake in India is a Chilka.

Question. What is a mountain pass?
Answer. A pass is a gap in a mountain range which provides a natural route to cross the mountains.

Question. Divide Himalayas into different parts on the basis of height.
Answer. According to height 4 parallel ranges are found in the Himalayas:
1. Trans Himalayas
2. Great Himalayas or inner Himalayas.
3. Lesser Himalayas or middle Himalayas
4. Sub Himalayas or shiwaliks.

Q1. Answer the following in four points:

(Short Answer Questions)

Q.1 What is the significance of India’s location? Highlight any three points.

Q.2 The Himalayas are known for some of the beautiful valleys and Duns. Explain.

Q.3 Name the three sections of the Western Coastal Plains and write its extent.

Q.4 Compare East flowing rivers and the West flowing rivers of the Peninsular Plateau? Give three points along with examples.

Q.5 Which meridian is taken as the Standard Meridian of India? Why should we have Standard Meridian?

Q.6 Name the three parallel Himalayan ranges of India? State one feature of each.

Q.7 Compare Western Ghats with Eastern Ghats on the basis of their location, relief and significance. Write three points.

Q.8 Write three major characteristics of the Northern Plains of India.

Q.9 How does India occupy an important strategic position in South Asia? Illustrate your answer by explaining three suitable points.

Q.10 Define Drainage Basin and describe three patterns of drainage in India. 

Q.11 Name the latitudinal and longitudinal extent of India. Name the most important latitude in India and give its significance.

Q.12 What is NRCP? Why was it implemented?

Q.13 ‘India’s major physiographic features have immense possibilities for development.’ Justify the statement with three suitable points.

Q.14 Name the outermost range of Himalayas. Write any three features of it.

Q.15 Which is the oldest landmass in India? Write any two features of it.

Q.II On an outline map of India, mark the following:

Bomdila, Mizo Hills, Naga Hills, Westernmost meridian of India along with its degree, Anai Mudi, Southernmost point of the mainland of India, Garo Hills, Sambhar Lake, Shipki la, Easternmost meridian of India along with its degree, Northernmost latitude of India along with its degree, Southern most latitude of India along with its degree, Tropic of Cancer, Vembanad Lake, Kanchenjunga Peak.

Q.III Answer the following by choosing the most appropriate option:

1. In which year did Indira Point got submerged under the sea water?
(a) 2001
(b) 2000
(c) 2004
(d) 2003

2. Which one of the following river has the largest river drainage pattern?
(a) The Indus
(b) The Ganga
(c) The Brahmaputra
(d) The Mahanadi 

3. Which of the following is the southernmost latitude of India?
(a) 6 degree 4 north
(b) 8 degree 4 south
(c) 6 degree 4’ south
(d) 8 degree 4 north

4. Which one of the following rivers rise from the highland of Chattisgarh?
(a) Godavari
(b) Krishna
(c) Mahanadi
(d) Kaveri

5. Which one of the following is the smallest state of India areawise?
(a) Tripura
(b) Mizoram
(c) Goa
(d) Sikkim

6. Which one of the following is the name of Brahmaputra in Bangladesh?
(a) Mandakini
(b)Alaknanada
(c) Bhagirathi
(d) Tsangpo

7. Uttarakhand, Bihar, West Bengal and Sikkim have common frontiers with:
(a) China
(b) Nepal
(c) Bhutan
(d) Sri Lanka

8. Which one of the following rivers is the shortest?
(a) Kaveri
(b)Krishna
(c)Mahanadi
(d)Periyar

9. In which direction of India are the Lakshadweep islands located?
(a) North
(b) East
(c) Southeast
(d) Southwest