NIRMALA CONVENT SCHOOL
Social Science (2026-27)
CH-1
Answer Key
Grade: 9
[Link] Answer Type Questions:
1. Explain how Social Science connects daily life with classroom learning.
Social Science bridges the gap by showing that what is learned in the
classroom—like rules, history, and resources—is actively happening
around us.
It helps students understand that everyday activities, such as using public
services (roads, schools), voting, or a family planning its budget, are
practical examples of governance and economics.
It encourages students to see classroom concepts as tools to make
informed decisions in their own lives.
2. How does History help in understanding present day issues and
identities?
History teaches us that today’s society did not appear suddenly; our
institutions and practices developed over long periods.
By studying events like India’s freedom struggle, we understand the
origins of our democratic values and the Constitution.
It helps us respect diversity by showing that India’s past is a mix of many
languages, religions, and art forms, which shapes our modern identity.
3. Differentiate between diversity and inclusivity with one example each.
Diversity Inclusivity
1) Diversity refers to the presence of a 1) Inclusivity is the active effort to
wide range of different backgrounds, ensure everyone has equal
languages, and customs within a participation and access, regardless of
society. their differences.
2) Example: In India, people speak 2) Example: A school that ensures
different languages and practice equal participation and access to
different religions. water and sanitation for all students,
including those with disabilities.
4. Explain how sustainability is linked to both development and
environment.
Sustainability ensures that development—such as building cities or
industries—does not happen at the cost of destroying natural resources.
It teaches that careless use of resources (like deforestation) leads to
environmental risks like floods and droughts, which eventually harm
human life.
True development must consider long-term effects so that resources
remain available for future generations.
5. Give two examples to show how real life problems require more than one
Social Science discipline.
Education Access: To understand why some children cannot complete school,
we must look at Geography (distance to school), Economics (family income),
and Political Science (government policies for equality).
City Growth: When a city grows due to new jobs, it involves Economics
(employment), Geography (pressure on water and land), and Political Science
(how local bodies manage infrastructure).
F. Long Answer Type Questions
1. Discuss the meaning of society and explain how relationships and
institutions together shape social life.
Society is a group of human beings who are social by nature and
connected through shared arrangements.
Relationships: These are the everyday interactions between people in
families, friendships, and communities. They involve shared ideas,
customs, and responsibilities.
Institutions: These are organized structures like the government, law,
schools, and markets.
Together, they shape social life by deciding how resources are shared,
how rules are made, and how people support one another. Relationships
provide the cultural fabric, while institutions provide the formal rules and
services that keep society functioning.
2. Describe the relevance of Social Science in understanding social issues
such as inequality, exclusion, and discrimination, using suitable examples.
Social Science moves beyond personal opinion to systematically examine
why certain groups gain or lose from decisions.
Inequality: Economics helps us see how limited access to education or
jobs keeps people in poverty.
Exclusion/Discrimination: Political Science and History examine how
historical disadvantages or social rules influence what people can or
cannot do.
Example: By asking if government policies support girls or children with
disabilities equally, Social Science identifies gaps in fairness and
encourages responsible citizenship to improve these conditions.
3. From an Indian perspective, explain how Social Science helps us
understand diversity, constitutional ideals, and democratic governance.
In India, Social Science connects our diverse reality with our legal
framework.
Diversity: History shows that our variety of languages and religions is a
strength that has shaped our society.
Constitutional Ideals: It explains how the freedom struggle led to values
like justice, equality, and rights, which are the foundation of our
Constitution.
Democratic Governance: Political Science teaches that democracy is
more than just elections; it is about participation and accountability.
It helps Indian citizens understand their rights and the responsibility of
the state to support the underprivileged.
4. Explain the scope of Social Science by describing the roles of Geography,
History, Political Science, and Economics, and explain how these disciplines
connect & overlap in real-life situations.
The scope of Social Science is wide, covering all aspects of human life
through four core disciplines:
Geography: Studies the Earth as our home, focusing on how physical
conditions (land, climate) affect how we live.
History: Studies the past to understand how society changed over time
and why the present is shaped this way.
Political Science: Focuses on governance, laws, and how citizens
participate in public life.
Economics: Examines how limited resources are managed and how
people earn a living.
Overlap: These disciplines connect because real-life issues are multi-
dimensional. For example, a farmer's decision to grow a specific crop is
influenced by Geography (rainfall), Economics (market price), and
Political Science (government subsidies).
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