Contemporary India – I: An Introduction to India’s Geography and Environment

Geography

The branch of Social Science concerned with the study of the Earth's physical features

Class 9 Geography book

Contemporary India – I.

Number of chapters in Class 9 Geography

There are 6 chapters in the CBSE Class 9 Geography syllabus.

Chapter 1: India – Size and Location

Focuses on the location of India on the globe

Tropic of Cancer

An important latitude (23°30′N) passing almost halfway through India from west to east.

Standard Meridian of India

The longitude (82°30′E) used as the standard time for the whole country.

Neighboring countries of India

Includes Pakistan

Chapter 2: Physical Features of India

Describes India's major landforms such as mountains

Major mountain ranges

The Himalayas

Major peaks in India

K2

Major plateaus

Deccan Plateau

Coastal plains

Konkan

Chapter 3: Drainage

Deals with India's river systems

Himalayan river systems

The Indus

Peninsular rivers

The Narmada

Major lakes

Wular

Chapter 4: Climate

Studies the climate of India

Monsoon

Seasonal winds that bring heavy rainfall to India

Distribution of rainfall

Varies greatly across India

Chapter 5: Natural Vegetation and Wildlife

Explores different types of natural vegetation and wildlife in India

Types of vegetation

Tropical evergreen forests

Wildlife diversity

India is home to a wide variety of animal species

Conservation

Efforts to protect and preserve forests and wildlife

Chapter 6: Population

Discusses the distribution

Population density

The number of people living per unit area; varies widely among Indian states.

State with highest population density

West Bengal (as per recent data).

State with lowest population density

Arunachal Pradesh (as per recent data).

Importance of Geography

Helps understand the physical environment

Map work in Geography

Includes identifying and labeling states