DPS – MODERN INDIAN SCHOOL, DOHA- QATAR

CLASS - IX 2024-25
REVISION QUESTION BANK
GEOGRAPHY-ECONOMICS
INSTRUCTIONS
Read the text book thoroughly before answering the following
questions.
→Take a print out of this revision worksheet.
→Answer all the questions in your note book.
→ Write in points & underline the key words.
→The answers will be discussed in the class.
→All questions will carry either one, three or five marks.
→ Map is compulsory.
GEOGRAPHY:-
Chapter 1- India Size and Location
Chapter 2- Physical Features of India
Chapter 4- Climate
Chapter 6 - Population
ECONOMICS:-
Chapter 2- People as Resource
Chapter 3- Poverty as a Challenge
Chapter 4- Food Security in India (Till Pg. 48, Sub-topic:- ’What is
the Public Distribution System?’)

GEOGRAPHY
CHAPTER 1- INDIA SIZE AND LOCATION
CHAPTER 2- PHYSICAL FEATURES OF INDIA
1. Fill in the blanks:
a) The measured distance from east to west is ___________.
b) The easternmost longitude of India is __________.
c) The Tropic of Cancer does not pass through
i)Rajasthan ii)Chhattisgarh
iii) Odisha iv) Tripura
d) The southernmost point of India which got submerged in 2004
during Tsunami was _____________.
 e) The opening of ___________ reduced India’s distance from Europe by
7000km
f) A Landmass bounded by sea on three sides is referred to as
i)Coast ii) Peninsula
iii) Island iv) None of the above.
g) ________islands are situated to the south of Lakshadweep islands.
h) _____________ Island in the Brahmaputra River, is the largest
inhabited riverine island in the world.
i) _____________ is the highest peak in the Eastern Ghats.
j) Crescent-shaped dunes which cover large areas in the Indian
desert are called _____________.
k) ______________ island is the administrative headquarters of
Lakshadweep.
l) The _____________ Lake is the largest salt water lake in India.
m) The part of Himalayas lying between Indus and Satluj has been
traditionally known as ___________ Himalaya.
n) The __________plateau is a triangular landmass that lies to the south
of the river narmada.
o) The rivers in their lower course split into numerous channels due to
the deposition of silt called as _____.
2. The following questions are assertion and reasoning type
questions. Read the statements carefully and choose the correct
option-
i. Assertion: The northern Plains are generally described as flat land
with no variations in its relief
Reason: According to the Variations in relief features, the Northern
Plains can be divided into four regions
Options:
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is correct, but R is wrong.
d) A is wrong, but R is correct.
ii. Assertion: The Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats mark the
eastern and western edges of the Deccan plateau respectively.
Reason: The Western Ghats are higher than the Eastern Ghats .
Options:
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct
explanation of A.
c) A is correct, but R is wrong.
d) A is wrong, but R is correct.
iii. Assertion: The flow of rivers draining the Deccan Plateau is from
 west to east.
Reason: The Peninsular plateau is higher in east and lower in west.
Options:
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is correct, but R is wrong.
d) A is wrong, but R is correct.
iv. Assertion: Mirzapur( in Uttar Pradesh) is taken as the standard
time for the whole country.
Reason: Standard Meridian of India(82 degree 30 ‘E) is passing
through Mirzapur.
Options:
a)A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b)Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c)A is correct, but R is wrong.
d)A is wrong, but R is correct.

3. What is India’s latitudinal and longitudinal extensions?

4. ‘India’s contacts with the World have continued through ages’.
Substantiate.
5. From Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh, there is time lag of two hours but
the watches show the same time. Explain.
6. The central location of India at the head of Indian Ocean is considered
of great significance. Why?
7. Compare and contrast the Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats.
8. This physiographic division is called ‘granaries of the country’. Identify
the mentioned division and discuss its characteristic features.
9. According to the variations in relief features, the Northern plains can
be divided into four regions. Explain.
1 ’The diverse physical features of the land have immense future
1. possibilities of development’- Explain this statement.
1 Write the characteristic features of the Inner Himalayas.
2.
1 How is the western coastal plain different from the eastern coastal
3. plain?
1 Name the two main divisions of the Peninsular plateau. Mention the
4. important features of each division.
 CHAPTER 4- CLIMATE
1. In the question given below, there are two statements marked as
Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the
correct option :
Assertion (A): Although only the southern part of India lies in tropical
region, the whole of India has tropical climate.
Reason (R): Himalayan mountain ranges protect it from the northerly
cold winds.
Options:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is correct, but R is wrong.
2. (d) A is wrong, but R is correct.
Which one of the following places receives the highest rainfall in the
world.
a) silchar b)Cherrapunji
c) Mawsynram d) Guwahati.

2. What does the word “monsoon” imply? Explain the mechanism of

‘breaks’ in monsoon rainfall.
3. Explain October Heat
4. What are the important factors which influence the Indian weather?
5. Examine the characteristic features of hot and cold weather season
6. in India.
‘’Despite an overall unity in the general pattern of climate of
India,there are perceptible regional variations in climatic conditions
within the country.” Justify.
7. State three dominant characteristics of the Indian monsoon.
8. What do you know about rainfall distribution in India?
9. How is monsoon known for its uncertainties?
1 Monsoons act as a unifying bond in the country. How?
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CHAPTER 6 - POPULATION
1. Only ---------- persons per sq km live in Arunachal Pradesh.
a) 17 b) 22
c) 11 d) 9
2. The magnitude of population growth refers to __________.
a)the total population of an area
b) the number of persons added each year
c) The rate at which the population increases
d) the number of females per thousand males
3. In the question given below, there are two statements marked as
Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the
correct option :
Assertion (A): Population is a dynamic Phenomenon.
Reason (R): The numbers, .distribution and composition of the
4. population are constantly changing .
Explain How does migration play an important role in population
growth?
2. Define Census. When was the first census held in India?
3. Name five states of India where almost half of India’s population lives
4. What do you mean by density of population? What is the reason
responsible for uneven population distribution in India?
5. Describe the size and distribution of the population of India. Which
states have the highest and lowest density of population in India?
6. What is meant by population growth and how do you calculate it?
8. What are the push and pull factors of internal migration in India?
9. What are the significant features of the National Population Policy?
1 Write a short note on adolescent population.
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MAP SKILLS
On a political map of India mark and label the following:-
 India –States with Capitals, Tropic of Cancer, Standard Meridian
 Mountain Ranges: The Karakoram, The Zasker, The Shivalik, The
Aravali, The Vindhya, The Satpura, Western & Eastern Ghats
 Mountain Peaks – K2, Kanchan Junga, Anai Mudi
 Plateau - Deccan Plateau, Chotta Nagpur Plateau, Malwa Plateau
 Coastal Plains - Konkan, Malabar, Coromandal & Northern Circar
(Location and Labelling)
 Rivers: (Identification only) The Himalayan River Systems-The
Indus, The Ganges, and The Satluj and
 The Peninsular Rivers-The Narmada, The Tapi, The Kaveri, The
Krishna, The Godavari, The Mahanadi
 Lakes: Wular, Pulicat, Sambhar, Chilika
 Climate: Annual rainfall in India
 Population: The state having highest and lowest density of
population.
 ECONOMICS
CHAPTER 2- PEOPLE AS RESOURCE
1. Fill in the blanks:
a) _____________ is a way of referring to a country’s working people in
terms of their existing productive skills and abilities.
b) Mining and quarrying are examples of ______________ activity.
c) ________________ is the most labour absorbing sector of the
economy.
d) ______________ is the death of a child below one year of age.
e) Banking is an example of ___________ activity.
f) The poverty line is estimated every __________ years.
g) The surveys for estimating poverty line are carried out by the
________.
h) ___________ is a measure, which describes the greater probability
of certain communities of becoming, or remaining, poor.
2. Which capital would you consider the best — land, labour, physical
capital and human capital? Why?
3. Why are women employed in low paid work?
4. Explain how investment in human capital yields a return just like
investment in physical capital.
5. ‘A virtuous cycle is created by educated parents’. Discuss.
6. ‘A large population need not be a burden for the economy’. Defend
or refute the statement. Give reasons for your answer.
7. What is the role of health in human capital formation?
8. Distinguish between Seasonal unemployment and Disguised
unemployment.
9. What is the effect of unemployment on the overall growth of
economy?
10 ‘Unemployment leads to wastage of manpower resources’. Elucidate.
.
11 Educated unemployment is a peculiar problem of India. Justify.
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 CHAPTER 3- POVERTY AS A CHALLENGE
1. Social exclusion can be both a cause as well as a consequence of
poverty. Analyze.
2. The following questions are assertion and reasoning type
questions. Read the statements carefully and choose the correct
option-
i. Assertion: The accepted average calorie requirement in India is
2400 calories per person per day in rural areas and 2100 calories
per person per day in urban areas.
Reason: People living in rural areas engage themselves in more
physical work, calorie requirements in rural areas are considered
to be higher than in urban areas.
Options:
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is correct, but R is wrong.
d) A is wrong, but R is correct.
ii. Assertion: Social groups, which are most vulnerable to poverty
are Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe households.
Reason: 43 out of 100 people belonging to Scheduled Tribes are
not able to meet their basic needs.
Options:
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is correct, but R is wrong.
d) A is wrong, but R is correct.
3.

Study the table and answer the following questions:

a) Even if the number of poor remain at about 320 million in 1993-94
poverty ratio declined between 1973-74 and 1993-94. Give
reason.
b) Poverty line is different in different countries. Why?
4. Which of the following region has highest percentage of poor?
a) Sub-Saharan Africa b) South Asia
c) Latin America d) East Asia and Pacific
5. What is poverty? What are the indicators used by social scientists to
understand poverty?
6. Define poverty line? How is poverty line estimated in India?
7. Explain the Inter-State Disparities in poverty in India
8. Discuss the various causes of poverty in India? Who are the poorest
of poor?
9. What is the full form of NSSO? On which two planks does the current
anti-poverty strategy of the government is based upon?
10 Describe the aims of Swarnajanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana and the
. Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yozana. Briefly explain the features of
MGNREGA, 2005.

CHAPTER 5- FOOD SECURITY IN INDIA

1. What is food security? List down the dimensions of food security.
How is food security affected during a calamity?
2. What do you mean by a famine? Who were affected more by the
famine of Bengal in 1943?
3. Which are the people more prone to food insecurity? Which states
are more food insecure in India?
4. Do you believe that green revolution has made India self-sufficient in
food grains? How?
5. What do you mean by hunger?
6. Differentiate between seasonal hunger and chronic hunger?
7. What is the Public Distribution System?
8. What has our government done to provide food security to the poor?
Discuss any two schemes launched by the government?
9. Write notes on Minimum Support Price, Issue Price and Fair Price
Shops.
10 What is Buffer Stock? Why is a buffer stock created by the
. government?