Class 9 Social Science — Chapter 105: Physical Features of India (Old Syllabus)
8 practice questions · 3 Easy · 3 Medium · 2 Hard
Practise Class 9 Social Science Chapter 105, "Physical Features of India (Old Syllabus)", with 8 NCERT-aligned multiple-choice questions. The set is split into 3 Easy, 3 Medium and 2 Hard questions, so you can warm up on the fundamentals and then push into the exam-level problems that separate top scorers in CBSE Board exams and the JEE & NEET foundation years.
"Physical Features of India (Old Syllabus)" is one of the chapters where dates, cause-and-effect reasoning and map/source interpretation really pays off. Each MCQ on this chapter is timed and uses exam-grade marking (+2 correct, −1 wrong, 0 skipped), training the same accuracy-under-pressure that real papers demand. Every question carries a short explanation, so a wrong answer becomes a quick lesson rather than a dead end — the fastest way to close gaps before a test.
Use this chapter as targeted revision: attempt the Easy set first to confirm your basics on Physical Features of India (Old Syllabus), then move to Medium and Hard to test application and problem-solving. Your accuracy, streaks and XP save automatically, and the chapter feeds into your overall Class 9 Social Science mastery score. A few sample questions are shown below; sign in free to practise all 8.
Key concepts: Physical Features of India (Old Syllabus) (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.
- The Islands
- The Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal and the Lakshadweep Islands in the Arabian Sea.
💡 Exam tips for Physical Features of India (Old Syllabus)
- Learn the three Himalayan ranges in order from north to south: Himadri, Himachal, Shiwaliks.
- The Northern Plains are formed by alluvium, while the Peninsular Plateau is one of the oldest landmasses.
Sample questions
The Himalayas are formed of:
Himalayas are young fold mountains made mainly of sedimentary rocks.
The highest peak of India is:
Kanchenjunga (8,586 m) is India's highest peak. Everest is in Nepal-China; K2 is in PoK.
Which is NOT a Himalayan pass?
Bolan is in the Sulaiman range (Pakistan). Nathu La (Sikkim), Rohtang (HP), Khyber (NW frontier) are Himalayan/related passes.
Physical Features of India (Old Syllabus) — FAQs
What are the key concepts in Class 9 Social Science Physical Features of India (Old Syllabus)?+
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, The Islands.
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