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Geography

Major Physiographic Divisions

In this Class 9 Geography topic from “Physical Features of India,” students learn how India is divided into major physiographic regions: the Himalayan Mountains, Northern Plains, Peninsular Plateau, Indian Desert, Coastal Plains, and Islands. They explore the origin, structure, relief, location, and distinctive features of each region, along with the role of rivers, geological processes, climate, soils, vegetation, agriculture, settlement, and human activities in shaping the country’s diverse landscape.

Medium · Level 3 · 25 questions

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01What is the simplest physical difference between the Himalayan Mountains and the Northern Plains?

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02Why is the Peninsular Plateau called an ancient landmass of India?

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03Why is the Indian Desert linked with the western part among India's physiographic divisions?

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04What is the main basis for dividing coastal plains into western and eastern parts?

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05What is the correct geographical difference between Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep?

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06What is the correct reason for calling the Himalaya young fold mountains?

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07What is the correct order of Himadri, Himachal and Shiwalik?

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08Which physiographic division includes belts like Bhabar, Terai, Bhangar and Khadar?

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09What are the two major units of the Peninsular Plateau?

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10Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats are most closely linked with which physiographic division?

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11How is the Eastern Coastal Plain generally compared with the Western Coastal Plain?

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12How is the Western Coastal Plain generally compared with the Eastern Coastal Plain?

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13The formation of the Northern Plains is linked with which major river systems?

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14Delta formation in India's physiographic divisions is more linked with which coastal part?

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15Why is the Luni River mentioned with the Indian Desert?

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16What is the general nature of Lakshadweep islands?

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17Which option correctly matches a physiographic division with its main feature?

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18Which option shows an incorrect physiographic match?

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19What is the correct age-related difference between the Himalaya and the Peninsular Plateau?

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20What is the main formation difference between the Northern Plains and the Peninsular Plateau?

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21Which is the most correct example of India's physical diversity?

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22Which option gives the correct general physical arrangement from north to south?

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23Which physiographic division lies south of the Himalaya and north of the Peninsular Plateau?

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24Which division is most linked with India's western dry region and low rainfall?

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25Which option correctly links coast, water body and physiographic division?

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