SAMPLE
Class IX – Social Science (Geography)
Chapter – Drainage
Time: 2 Hours
Maximum Marks: 40
Section A – Very Short Answer Questions (1 mark each)
1. Define the term drainage basin.
2. What is a water divide? Give one example.
3. Name the five rivers of Punjab that fall into the Indus.
4. Name the largest freshwater lake in India.
5. Give two uses of river water.
Section B – Short Answer Questions (2 marks each)
6. Distinguish between perennial and non-perennial rivers.
7. Write two causes of pollution in the river Ganga.
8. Name any two saltwater lakes located on the eastern coast of India.
9. State two differences between the Himalayan rivers and the Peninsular rivers.
10. Write a short note on Wular Lake.
Section C – Short Answer Questions (3 marks each)
11. Explain any three drainage patterns found in India with examples.
12. Why are rivers considered as the most useful natural resource? Give three reasons.
13. Write three main features of the Ganga river system.
14. Explain the importance of lakes in human life (any three points).
15. Why is Godavari called the Dakshin Ganga?
, Section D – Long Answer Questions (5 marks each)
16. Describe the main features of the Himalayan rivers.
17. Write a detailed note on the Brahmaputra River System.
18. Discuss the economic importance of rivers in India.
Section E – Map Question (5 marks)
19. On the outline map of India, mark and label the following:
a) River Ganga
b) River Narmada
c) Wular Lake
d) Chilika Lake
e) River Brahmaputra
End of Question Paper
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Class IX – Social Science (Geography)
Chapter – Drainage
Time: 2 Hours
Maximum Marks: 40
Section A – Very Short Answer Questions (1 mark each)
1. Define the term drainage basin.
2. What is a water divide? Give one example.
3. Name the five rivers of Punjab that fall into the Indus.
4. Name the largest freshwater lake in India.
5. Give two uses of river water.
Section B – Short Answer Questions (2 marks each)
6. Distinguish between perennial and non-perennial rivers.
7. Write two causes of pollution in the river Ganga.
8. Name any two saltwater lakes located on the eastern coast of India.
9. State two differences between the Himalayan rivers and the Peninsular rivers.
10. Write a short note on Wular Lake.
Section C – Short Answer Questions (3 marks each)
11. Explain any three drainage patterns found in India with examples.
12. Why are rivers considered as the most useful natural resource? Give three reasons.
13. Write three main features of the Ganga river system.
14. Explain the importance of lakes in human life (any three points).
15. Why is Godavari called the Dakshin Ganga?
, Section D – Long Answer Questions (5 marks each)
16. Describe the main features of the Himalayan rivers.
17. Write a detailed note on the Brahmaputra River System.
18. Discuss the economic importance of rivers in India.
Section E – Map Question (5 marks)
19. On the outline map of India, mark and label the following:
a) River Ganga
b) River Narmada
c) Wular Lake
d) Chilika Lake
e) River Brahmaputra
End of Question Paper
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