Drainage — Class 9 MCQs with Answers
Class 9 CBSE Social Science · Chapter 106
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8 practice questions · 3 Easy · 3 Medium · 2 Hard · Updated
Practise the most important Class 9 CBSE Social Science questions from Chapter 106, "Drainage". You get 1 timed quiz made from 8 NCERT-based MCQs, with answers and explanations. The questions are split into 3 Easy, 3 Medium and 2 Hard. Warm up on the basics, then move on to the exam-level questions that set top scorers in CBSE Board exams apart.
To score well in "Drainage", focus on dates, cause and effect, and reading maps and sources. Each MCQ here is timed and uses exam-style marking (+4 correct, −1 wrong, 0 skipped). This trains you to stay accurate under time pressure, as real papers need. Every question has a short explanation, so a wrong answer becomes a quick lesson. It is the fastest way to fix gaps before a test.
Use this chapter for focused revision. Start with the Easy set to check your basics on Drainage, then move to Medium and Hard to practise applying them. Your accuracy, streaks and XP save automatically. This chapter also adds to your overall Class 9 Social Science mastery score. A sample question is solved in full below, with the answer and a worked explanation. Sign in free to start practising.
Key concepts: Drainage (Class 9 Social Science)
This chapter explains India's drainage systems — the Himalayan and Peninsular rivers, their features, and the importance of rivers and lakes.
- Drainage
- The river system of an area; a drainage basin is the area drained by a single river and its tributaries.
- Himalayan rivers
- The Indus, Ganga and Brahmaputra are perennial (fed by snow and rain), long, and form large meanders and deltas.
- Peninsular rivers
- Rivers like the Narmada, Tapi, Godavari, Krishna and Kaveri are mostly seasonal (rain-fed) and flow through fixed courses.
- Water divide
- An upland (like a mountain or watershed) that separates two drainage basins.
Drainage — important questions & MCQs with answers (Class 9 Social Science)
1 solved question from this chapter's difficulty levels, each with its answer and explanation. The other 7 are timed and scored when you sign in.
- Q1Easy
The Ganga rises from the:
A.Mansarovar LakeB.Sundarban deltaC.Yamunotri GlacierD.Gangotri Glacier✓ CorrectAnswer: D. Gangotri Glacier
Explanation: Headwaters of the Ganga (as Bhagirathi) are at Gangotri Glacier.
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What are the key concepts in Class 9 Social Science Drainage?+
This chapter explains India's drainage systems — the Himalayan and Peninsular rivers, their features, and the importance of rivers and lakes. Key ideas include Drainage, Himalayan rivers, Peninsular rivers, Water divide.
What does Class 9 Social Science Chapter 106 (Drainage) cover on XamBaaz?+
It has 8 NCERT-based MCQs on "Drainage": 3 Easy, 3 Medium and 2 Hard. Together they make 1 timed quiz, and you never get the same set twice. Every question has an instant explanation. They help you prepare for CBSE Board exams.
Are these "Drainage" questions free to practise?+
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How should I revise "Drainage" for the exam?+
Start with the Easy quiz to check your basics, then try Medium and Hard to practise applying them. There is 1 timed quiz on this chapter, so you can come back for a fresh set instead of one you have seen. Read each explanation, retry the questions you miss, and track your accuracy until it stays high.
Are these "Drainage" MCQs available with answers?+
Yes. A sample question is shown here in full, with the correct option and a step-by-step "Why" explanation. Sign in free with Google to start practising, with instant scoring.
Is there negative marking in the "Drainage" quizzes?+
Yes. The timed quizzes use exam-style marking: +4 for a right answer, −1 for a wrong one and 0 for a skip. MHT-CET and CBSE board papers have no negative marking. Our mocks for those are scored their way.
What are the important questions from Drainage (Class 9 Social Science)?+
The questions that matter most test Drainage, Himalayan rivers, Peninsular rivers, Water divide. This page shows 1 solved important MCQs with answers and explanations; all 8 questions on the chapter are available as timed quizzes once you sign in.
Is there an online quiz for Drainage?+
Yes — Class 9 Social Science Drainage has timed online quizzes at Easy, Medium and Hard levels, with instant scoring and a worked explanation on every question. The first quiz on the chapter is free.