Physical Features of India — Class 9 MCQs with Answers
Class 9 CBSE Social Science · Chapter 105
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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 105, "Physical Features of India". 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 "Physical Features of India", 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 Physical Features of India, 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: Physical Features of India (Class 9 Social Science)
This chapter describes the major physical divisions of India and how they were formed, from the Himalayas to the coastal plains and islands.
- The Himalayan Mountains
- Young fold mountains in the north, divided into the Great Himalayas (Himadri), Lesser Himalayas (Himachal) and the Shiwaliks.
- The Northern Plains
- Fertile plains formed by the alluvium deposited by the Indus, Ganga and Brahmaputra river systems.
- The Peninsular Plateau
- An old, stable landmass made of the Central Highlands and the Deccan Plateau, rich in minerals.
- The Indian Desert & Coastal Plains
- The Thar Desert lies in the west; the eastern and western coastal plains border the peninsula.
Physical Features of India — 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 Himalayas are formed of:
A.Igneous rocksB.Sedimentary rocks (mainly)✓ CorrectC.Metamorphic rocksD.Coal seamsAnswer: B. Sedimentary rocks (mainly)
Explanation: Himalayas are young fold mountains made mainly of sedimentary rocks.
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What are the key concepts in Class 9 Social Science Physical Features of India?+
This chapter describes the major physical divisions of India and how they were formed, from the Himalayas to the coastal plains and islands. Key ideas include The Himalayan Mountains, The Northern Plains, The Peninsular Plateau, The Indian Desert & Coastal Plains.
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It has 8 NCERT-based MCQs on "Physical Features of India": 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.
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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.
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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 Physical Features of India (Class 9 Social Science)?+
The questions that matter most test The Himalayan Mountains, The Northern Plains, The Peninsular Plateau, The Indian Desert & Coastal Plains. 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.
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Yes — Class 9 Social Science Physical Features of India 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.