NCERT Solutions for Chapter 3 Drainage Class 9 Geography
Book Solutions1(i)
Choose the right answer from the four alternatives given below.
In which of the following states is the Wular lake located?
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Punjab
(d) Jammu and Kashmir
Answer
(d) Jammu and Kashmir
Exercise
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1(ii)
The river Narmada has its source at
(a) Satpura
(b) Brahmagiri
(c) Amarkantak
(d) Slopes of the Western Ghats
Answer
(c) Amarkantak
Exercise
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1(iii)
Which one of the following lakes is a salt water lake?
(a) Sambhar
(b) Dal
(c) Wular
(d) Gobind Sagar
Answer
(a) Sambhar
Exercise
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1(iv)
Which one of the following is the longest river of the Peninsular India?
(a) Narmada
(b) Krishna
(c) Godavari
(d) Mahanadi
Answer
(c) Godavari
Exercise
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1(v)
Which one amongst the following rivers flows through a rift valley?
(a) Mahanadi
(b) Tungabhadra
(c) Krishna
(d) Tapi
Answer
(d) Tapi
Exercise
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2(i)
Answer the following questions briefly.
What is meant by a water divide? Give an example.
Answer
Any upland or a mountain separating two adjoining drainage basins is known as water divide. An example of water divide is the Western Ghats.
Exercise
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2(ii)
Answer the following questions briefly.
Which is the largest river basin in India?
Answer
The Ganga river basin is the largest river basin in India.
Exercise
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2(iii)
Answer the following questions briefly.
Answer
The Indus river has its origin in Tibet near the Mansarovar Lake while the Ganga River has its origin in Gangotri Glacier in Uttaranchal.
Exercise
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2(iv)
Answer the following questions briefly.
Answer
Alaknanda and Bhagirathi are the two headstreams of the Ganga. They both meet to form the Ganga at Devprayag.
Exercise
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2(v)
Answer the following questions briefly.
Why does the Brahmaputra in its Tibetan part have less silt, despite a longer course?
Answer
The Brahmaputra river, which is known as Tsangpo in Tibet, carries a smaller volume of water and less silt as it is a cold and dry area. But once it enters India, Brahmaputra is fed by heavy rains, and it carries lot of water and silt.
Exercise
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2(vi)
Answer the following questions briefly.
Which two Peninsular rivers flow through trough?
Answer
The two rivers that flow through troughs are Narmada and Tapi. They form estuaries while entering the sea.
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2(vii)
Answer the following questions briefly.
State some economic benefits of rivers and lakes.
Answer
River is very beneficial for agricultural purpose and generating hydro-electricity. It provides fisheries, inland channels for transport. Lakes like the Sambhar Lake provide edible salt. They also help develop tourism and provide recreation.
Exercise
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3
Below are given names of a few lakes of India. Group them under two categories – natural and created by human beings.
(a) Wular (b) Dal (c) Nainital (d) Bhimtal (e) Gobind Sagar (f) Loktak (g) Barapani (h) Chilika (i) Sambhar (j) Rana Pratap Sagar (k) Nizam Sagar (l) Pulicat (m) Nagarjuna Sagar (n) Hirakud
Answer
Natural Lakes: Wular, Dal, Nainital, Bhimtal, Chilika, Pulicat, Sambhar, Barapani, Loktak
Created by human beings: Gobind Sagar, Hirakud, Rana Pratap Sagar, Nagarjuna Sagar, Nizam Sagar
Exercise
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4
Discuss the significant difference between the Himalayan and the Peninsular rivers.
Answer
Himalayan Rivers | Peninsular Rivers |
Originate from Himalayas | Originate in the Western Ghats |
These are perennial rivers. | These are seasonal rivers. |
They receive water from rain as well as from melted snow from the lofty mountains. | These rivers are dependent upon rainfall. During the dry season, even the large rivers have reduced flow of water |
Exercise
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5
Compare the east flowing and the west flowing rivers of the Peninsular plateau.
Answer
East Flowing Rivers | West Flowing Rivers |
Major rivers flowing eastwards: Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, Kaveri | Only two long rivers flow westwards: Narmada, Tapi |
These rivers drain in the Bay of Bengal. | These rivers drain in the Arabian sea. |
Carry greater amount of sediments, so form deltas at their mouths | Carry lesser amount of sediments, so form estuaries at their mouths |
Greater number of tributaries | Lesser number of tributaries |
These river flow not through very deep canals. | These rivers flow in troughs. |
Exercise
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6
Why are rivers important for the country’s economy?
Answer
The rivers important for the country’s economy because:
• It is source of natural fresh water which is required for the survival of most of the animals including human.
• The water from the rivers is used for various domestic, industrial and agricultural purposes.
• The presence of rivers boosts trade and commerce by helping in the easy transport of goods. They are also a potential source of energy.
• The water from rivers is used for running hydro-electric dams.
• It is also used for navigation and transport thus, important for commercial activities.
• It also provides fishing and great scenic and recreational value. Thus,serve as good tourist spots.
• It is source of natural fresh water which is required for the survival of most of the animals including human.
• The water from the rivers is used for various domestic, industrial and agricultural purposes.
• The presence of rivers boosts trade and commerce by helping in the easy transport of goods. They are also a potential source of energy.
• The water from rivers is used for running hydro-electric dams.
• It is also used for navigation and transport thus, important for commercial activities.
• It also provides fishing and great scenic and recreational value. Thus,serve as good tourist spots.
Exercise
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1
On an outline map of India mark and label the following rivers: Ganga, Satluj, Damodar, Krishna, Narmada, Tapi, Mahanadi, and Brahmaputra.
Answer
Exercise
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2
On an outline map of India mark and label the following lakes: Chilika, Sambhar, Wular, Pulicat, Kolleru
Answer
Map Skills
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