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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 5 · 25 questions

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01What is the main reason for calling the Himalayas India’s northern mountain division?

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02Why are the Northern Plains called alluvial plains?

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03Which sequence correctly shows the Himalayan ranges from north to south?

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04What is the main feature of the Bhabar belt?

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05How is the Terai region different from Bhabar?

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06What is the main difference between Bhangar and Khadar?

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07Why is the Deccan Plateau called the southern part of the Peninsular Plateau?

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08The Central Highlands are considered which part of the Peninsular Plateau?

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09The Narmada valley is associated with which geographical feature?

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10What is a general difference between the Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats?

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11What is the main reason for considering the Indian Desert a dry region of western India?

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12Why is the Luni River important in the study of the Indian Desert?

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13Why are large deltas found more on the Eastern Coastal Plain?

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14What is the general size difference between the Western and Eastern Coastal Plains?

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15The Purvachal hills are considered connected with which larger mountain system?

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16Why is it useful to study Shiwalik and Terai together?

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17Which option contains correct categories of India’s six major physiographic divisions?

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18Why is the Himadri range called the Great Himalayas?

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19What is the most direct reason for the fertile nature of the Northern Plains?

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

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21Which clue is most suitable as a map clue for the Indian Desert?

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22Which statement correctly describes the location of the coastal plains?

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23What is the geographical reason for keeping island groups as a separate major physiographic division?

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24Which option gives correct elements related to the Peninsular Plateau?

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25What is a good way to distinguish the Eastern Coastal Plain from the Western Coastal Plain?

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