How were the Wular and Dal lakes formed?

Important Questions on Drainage : Major Rivers

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9th CBSE

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Social Sciences for Class 9>Chapter 5 - Drainage : Major Rivers>EXERCISES>Q 6

Mention three measures necessary for controlling river pollution.

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9th CBSE

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Social Sciences for Class 9>Chapter 5 - Drainage : Major Rivers>EXERCISES>Q 7

In what respects are water transport economical as compared to surface transport?

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9th CBSE

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Social Sciences for Class 9>Chapter 5 - Drainage : Major Rivers>EXERCISES>Q 1

Trace the course of the river Brahmaputra. Why does the river have more silt as it flows past India as compared to its course in Tibet?

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9th CBSE

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Social Sciences for Class 9>Chapter 5 - Drainage : Major Rivers>EXERCISES>Q 2

How has industrialisation affected the purity of rivers in India? Suggest any two measures to check the adverse consequences. 

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9th CBSE

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Social Sciences for Class 9>Chapter 5 - Drainage : Major Rivers>EXERCISES>Q 3

List any four multiple uses to which rivers may be put to boost the national economy. Comment upon any two of them.

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9th CBSE

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Social Sciences for Class 9>Chapter 5 - Drainage : Major Rivers>EXERCISES>Q 4

Comment upon the usefulness of rivers for soil redemption and industrialisation.

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9th CBSE

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Social Sciences for Class 9>Chapter 5 - Drainage : Major Rivers>EXERCISES>Q 2

There is a plan to make the river Ganga flow through artificial channels blocking its natural course before it enters the plains. Give arguments for and against such a proposal.