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NCERT Solutions Class 9 Social Science (Geography \u2013 Contemporary India \u2013 I)\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The NCERT Solutions in English Language for <\/span>Class 9 Social Science<\/span> (Geography \u2013 Contemporary India \u2013 I) Chapter – 2 (Physical Features of India) <\/strong>has been provided here to help the students in solving the questions from this exercise.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Chapter – 2 (Physical Features of India)\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

1. Choose the right answer from the four alternatives given below.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

(i) A landmass bounded by the sea on three sides is referred to as
\n<\/strong>(a) Coast
\n(b) Island
\n(c) Peninsula
\n(d) None of the above
\nAnswer – <\/strong>(c) Peninsula<\/span><\/p>\n

(ii) Mountain ranges in the eastern part of India forming its boundary with Myanmar are collectively called
\n<\/strong>(a) Himachal
\n(b) Uttarakhand
\n(c) Purvachal
\n(d) None of the above
\nAnswer – <\/strong>(c) Purvachal<\/span><\/p>\n

(iii) The western coastal strip, south of Goa is referred to as
\n<\/strong>(a) Coromandel
\n(b) Konkan
\n(c) Kannad
\n(d) Northern Circar
\nAnswer – <\/strong>(c) Kannad
\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

(iv) The highest peak in the Eastern Ghats is
\n<\/strong>(a) Anai Mudi
\n(b) Kanchenjunga
\n(c) Mahendragiri
\n(d) Khasi
\nAnswer – \u00a0<\/strong>(c) Mahendragiri<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Answer the following questions briefly.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

(i) What is the bhabar?
\n<\/strong>Answer –\u00a0 <\/strong>Bhabar is a narrow belt of land about 8 to 16 km wide and covered with pebbles deposited by the rivers and lying parallel to the slopes of the Shiwaliks.<\/span><\/p>\n

(ii) Name the three major divisions of the Himalayas from north to south.
\n<\/strong>Answer –\u00a0<\/strong> The 3 major divisions of the Himalayas from North to South are as follows –
\n1. The northernmost range is known as The Great or Inner Himalayas or Himadri.
\n2. Himachal or Lesser Himalaya.
\n3. Outer Himalayas or Shiwaliks.<\/span><\/p>\n

(iii) Which plateau lies between the Aravali and the Vindhya ranges?
\n<\/strong>Answer –\u00a0<\/strong>The Malwa plateau lies between Aravali and Vindhya ranges.<\/span><\/p>\n

(iv) Name the island group of India having a coral origin.
\n<\/strong>Answer –\u00a0<\/strong>Lakshadweep Islands are composed of small coral islands.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Distinguish between <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

(i) Bhangar and Khadar
\n<\/strong>Answer –
\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\n
Bhangar<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Khadar<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
These are the older alluvium or old soil and form the largest part of the Northern Plains.<\/span><\/td>\nThe newer and younger deposits of the flood plains. Renewed every Year.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Presents a terrace like feature.<\/span><\/td>\nContains calcerous deposits locally known as Kankar.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Less fertile<\/span><\/td>\nMore fertile<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

(ii) the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats
\n<\/strong>Answer –<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\n
Western Ghats<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Eastern Ghats<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mark the western edge of the Deccan Plateau<\/span><\/td>\nMark the eastern edge of the Deccan Plateau<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Continuous, can be crossed through the passes only.<\/span><\/td>\nDiscontinuous, irregular and dissected by rivers draining into the Bay of Bengal.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Higher; average elevation is 900\u22121600 meters<\/span><\/td>\nLower; average elevation is 600 meters<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
It experiences orographic rain mostly in summer due to the summer monsoons. The climate is hot and moist.<\/span><\/td>\nIt receives rain mostly in winter through\u00a0North-eastern monsoon.\u00a0However, here the rain is lesser than the western strip.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Soil is highly fertile. Rice, spices, rubber and fruits like coconuts, cashew nuts etc. are grown<\/span><\/td>\nSoil is not as fertile as western ghats. Rice, ground nuts, cotton, tobacco, coconuts etc. are grown<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

4. Which are the major physiographic divisions of India? Contrast the relief of the Himalayan region with that of the Peninsular plateau.
\n<\/strong>Answer –\u00a0 <\/strong>The major physiographic divisions of India are<\/span><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. The Himalayan Mountains<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. The Northern Plains<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. The Peninsular Plateau<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. The Indian Desert<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. The Coastal Plains<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. The Islands<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    \n
    The Himalayan Region<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
    		\n
    The Peninsular Plateau<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Young fold mountains made from the uplift of the strata formed by\u00a0the sedimentary rocks.<\/span><\/td>\nAncient landmass created after splitting of Gondwanaland.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Consists of the loftiest mountains and deep valleys<\/span><\/td>\nConsists of broad and shallow valleys, and rounded hills<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Composed of sedimentary rocks.<\/span><\/td>\nComposed of igneous and metamorphic rocks.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    It is the origin of perennial rivers.<\/span><\/td>\nIt has rainfed, seasonal rivers.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    From the point of view of geology, this region forms an unstable zone<\/span><\/td>\nThis region forms a stable zone<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    5. Give an account of the Northern Plains of India.
    \n<\/strong>Answer –\u00a0<\/strong>The Northern Plains of India were formed as a large basin, which was formed as a result of the Himalayan Mountains. The Himalayan mountains rise from the Tethys Sea and the subsidence of the northern part of the Peninsular Plateau. The depression was gradually filled by silt deposits from the peninsular plateau in the south and rivers coming from the mountains in the north.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Northern Plains of India <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    The interaction of the three major river systems, namely the Indus, the Ganges, and the Brahmaputra with their tributaries, is largely responsible for the development of the northern plains. This geographical division is 2,400 km long, 320 km wide, and covers an area of 7 lakh square kilometres. This is an area that is very populated. The region is particularly productive agriculturally due to its rich soil cover, ample water supply, and favorable temperatures.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The Northern Plain has three main parts: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n