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Paul’s School
Practice paper for Half Yearly Examination
Class IX

Time: 45 mins. Geography Max. Marks: 20

General instructions:
i. The question paper comprises Six Sections – A, B, C, D, E and F. All questions are
compulsory.
ii. Section A – MCQs of 1 mark each.
iii. Section B – Very Short Answer Type Question, carrying 2 marks. Answer to the question
should not exceed 40 words.
iv. Section C – Short Answer Type Question, carrying 3 marks. Answers to the question should
not exceed 60 words.
v. Section D – Long-answer question, carrying 5 marks. Answers to the question should not
exceed 120 words.
vi. Section E – Case-based question with three sub-questions and is of 4 marks. Answers to the
question should not exceed 100 words.
vii. Section F – Map-based question, carrying 3 marks with two parts.

SECTION – A
1. Tropic of Cancer does not pass through which of these states? 1
a) Rajasthan b) Mizoram c) Tripura d) Odisha

2. The highest peak in the Eastern Ghats is ___________. 1

a) Anai Mudi b) Kanchenjunga c) Mahendragiri d) Khasi

3. The largest part of the northern plains is formed of this older alluvium. 1
a) Khadar b) Bhangar c) Terai d) Bhabar

SECTION – B
4. Point out any two significant differences between the east flowing and the west flowing rivers of
the Peninsular Plateau. 2

SECTION – C
5. Why is India said to enjoy a strategic position with reference to the international trade route? 3
 SECTION – D
6. ‘The diverse physical features of India are of immense value’. Justify the statement by giving
suitable examples. 5
OR
Elucidate any five characteristic features of the Himalayan mountains of India.

SECTION – E

7. Read the given extract and answer the following questions:

The growing domestic, municipal, industrial and agricultural demand for water from rivers naturally
affects the quality of water. As a result, more and more water is being drained out of the rivers
reducing their volume. On the other hand, a heavy load of untreated sewage and industrial effluents
are emptied into the rivers. This affects not only the quality of water but also the self-cleansing
capacity of the river. For example, given the adequate streamflow, the Ganga water is able to dilute
and assimilate pollution loads within 20 km of large cities. But the increasing urbanisation and
industrialisation do not allow it to happen and the pollution level of many rivers has been rising.
Concern over rising pollution in our rivers led to the launching of various action plans to clean the
rivers.
1. Mention two things which affect not only the quality of water but also the self-cleansing
capacity of the river. 1
2. How does the Ganga river perform self-cleansing activity? 1
3. What is the reason for increasing pollution of Indian rivers? Which action plan launched in
the year 1985 initiated the river cleansing programme in the country? 2

SECTION – F
8. 1) A river (A) has been marked on the given outline political map of India. Identify and write its
correct name on the line drawn near it. 1
2) On the same outline political map of India, locate and label any TWO of the following with
suitable symbols. 2
(i) Aravali Range
(ii) Kanchenjunga
(iii) The state whose capital is Bhubaneswar
To be attached with the Geography answer sheet:

Q 8.