Class 9 Half Yearly Geography MCQ

Study Notes

Drass is considered the coldest place in India.
Illiterate individuals can be a liability for the economy.
Mid-day meal implementation aims to encourage attendance and retention of children.
Poverty lines are estimated nearly every four years.
NSSO stands for National Sample Survey Organization.

Differences between the two island groups of India include geographical location and ecological conditions.
The two headstreams of the Ganga are the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda, which meet at Devprayag.
Western Ghats receive more rainfall than Eastern Ghats due to their geographical positioning and topography.
Disguised unemployment occurs when individuals appear employed but do not contribute effectively, such as farmers working on over-populated lands.

Seasonal employment patterns vary, with demand peaking in agricultural peak seasons.
Vulnerable social groups to poverty include marginalized communities and uneducated individuals.
Climate factors affecting India include latitude, altitude, distance from the sea, and wind systems.
Mawsynram, located in Meghalaya, receives the highest amount of rainfall due to monsoons and orographic lift.

Man-made lakes are created through dam construction and are often used for irrigation, drinking water, and hydroelectric power; an example is the Hirakud Dam.
Coastal plains along the Arabian Sea include the Konkan coast, characterized by beaches, high population density, and rich cultural heritage.

Himalayan rivers, such as the Ganga and Yamuna, are fast-flowing, perennial, and have a larger volume compared to Peninsular rivers like the Godavari and Krishna, which are seasonal and meandering.
Water divides mark the boundaries between different river basins, affecting the flow patterns.

Increasing unemployment adversely affects economic growth by reducing consumer spending and overall productivity.
The workforce population refers to individuals aged 15-64, essential for economic activities in agriculture and other sectors.
Social exclusion is a dual cause and consequence of poverty, creating a cycle of disadvantage for certain groups.

Earth's curvature affects climate by altering solar energy distribution, with temperature decreasing from the equator to the poles.
Temperature decreases with altitude due to less dense atmospheric layers; thus, higher altitudes experience cooler temperatures.
Coastal areas experience moderating climate effects due to the proximity to the sea, but distances may lead to extreme weather conditions, known as continentality.
Ocean currents significantly influence coastal climates by warming or cooling based on prevailing onshore winds.

Relief features, such as high mountains, impact climate by acting as barriers to winds and promoting precipitation on windward slopes while leeward areas remain dry.