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Class IX – Social Science (Sample Question Paper)

Time: 3 Hours​
Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:

1.​ The question paper consists of 4 sections – A, B, C and D.

2.​ All questions are compulsory.
3.​ Maps should be neat and properly labelled.
4.​ Internal choices are provided in some questions.

Section A – Very Short Answer Questions

(1 × 10 = 10 marks)

Answer the following questions in one word or one sentence:

1.​ Who wrote The Social Contract?

2.​ What is the main source of income of people in the primary sector?
3.​ Name the type of forest found in Rajasthan.
4.​ What is meant by universal adult franchise?
5.​ Which gas is most responsible for global warming?
6.​ Name the southernmost point of India.
7.​ What is barter system?
8.​ Which latitude passes through the middle of India?
9.​ What is the full form of GDP?
10.​Name one factor that affects population distribution.

Section B – Short Answer Questions

(3 × 10 = 30 marks)

Answer the following questions in 60–80 words:

11.​Explain any three causes of the French Revolution.

12.​Describe three features of democracy.
13.​What is the Voters list and EPIC?
14.​Explain the meaning of poverty.
 15.​Describe the meaning and components of food security.

OR

Explain any three factors affecting the climate of India.

16.​What is human resource? Why is it important?

17.​Do you think democracy is the best form of government in today’s [Link].
18.​Describe any three problems faced by farmers in India.
19.​What is population density? How is it calculated?
20.​Why do we need a constitution?

Section C – Long Answer Questions

(5 × 6 = 30 marks)

Answer the following questions in 120–150 words:

21.​Describe the role of women during the French Revolution.

22.​Explain the structure of democracy in India.
23.​Discuss the types of vegetation found in India.
24.​Explain the causes and consequences of poverty in India.

OR

Explain various measures adopted by the government to reduce poverty.

25.​Describe the
26.​Write the types of physical features of [Link] any two of your choices in detail.

Section D – Map Work

(5 × 2 = 10 marks)

27.​On the outline map of India:​

a) Mark and label axis power or allied power country.​
b) Mark standard meridian of India.​
c) Mark Western Ghats​
d) Mark Bordeaux.​
e) Mark one desert region

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CLASS 9
Answer the following questions-(1 mark each)
1)What was Bastille ,tithe and taille?
2) What was the slogan of the French revolutionaries?
3) Which period of France’s history is known as ‘the reign of terror’?
4) What was the Russian revolution?
5) Name the countries that formed allied powers in World War I?
6) What is the German parliament known as?
7) What are the basic features of the monsoon?
8) where does the river Narmada have its source?
9) What is the name of the western coastal strip South of Goa?
10) What are duns? Name some well-known duns.
11) name the countries which are larger than India?
12) Which island countries Are our Southern neighbours?
13) what are economic activities?
14) what is disguised unemployment and seasonal unemployment?
15) Who is considered poor?
16) explain the following-1) poverty line 2) vulnerability 3) social exclusion.

Section -B(write in detail)

1) Explain briefly the provisions of MGNREGA?
2) Is there any relationship between poverty and unemployment?
3) What is the importance of good health and education in creating Human Resource ?
4) Why do we need fundamental rights in a democracy?
5) What happened in Kosovo in 1999?
6) describe the right to freedom in detail.
7) Write a note on the independence of the judiciary.
8) why do the political executives have more power than the permanent executive?
9)Explain the election procedure in India.
10) what is meant by the universal adult franchise? Why has it been adopted in India?
11)Describe any five values and goals of the Indian constitution included in the preamble.
12) “The constituent assembly in India, worked in a systematic open and consensual
manner”. Explain this statement.
13) Why the following countries cannot be called democratic give reasons-saudi Arabia,
Estonia fizzi.
14) Giving an example of Mexico proves that, although having a democratic system, they
were not practising democracy.
15) “Migration is an important determinant of population change.” explain.
16) Explain the racial policy of Hitler or the nazi. Do you approve of such a policy? Justify
your answer.
17) What were the main changes brought about by the Bolsheviks immediately after the
October revolution?
18) one of the most revolutionary social reforms of the Jacobin club. What is the abolition of
slavery in the French colonies? Justify the statement.
19) Describe the contribution of the French
philosophers in the outbreak of the revolution of 1789?
20) Do all your mapwork from all the concerned chapters of Geography and History.(Already
done in notebooks).
Sample paper -3

Class: IX – Social Science

Sample Question Paper – 3​
Time: 3 Hours​
Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions

1.​ The question paper consists of 4 Sections – A, B, C and D.

2.​ All questions are compulsory.
3.​ Use of maps is compulsory for Question 31.
4.​ Write neat and clear answers.

Section – A (1 × 20 = 20 marks)
Very Short Answer Questions

Answer any 20 questions.

1.​ What was the main objective of the French Revolution?

2.​ Name the book written by Rousseau.
3.​ What does democracy mean?
4.​ What is the minimum age for voting in India?
5.​ What is meant by population density?
6.​ Which gas is mainly responsible for global warming?
7.​ What is meant by monsoon?
8.​ Name the largest river of India.
9.​ What is unemployment?
10.​Who is the head of the State in India?
11.​What type of government exists in India?
12.​Define poverty.
13.​What is subsistence farming?
14.​Name any one cash crop of India.
15.​What is literacy rate?
16.​What is meant by human resources?
17.​Name the longest mountain range in the world.
18.​What is the full form of LPG?
19.​What is barter system?
20.​What is meant by natural vegetation?
21.​Name one fundamental right.
 22.​What is a written constitution?

Section – B (3 × 8 = 24 marks)
Short Answer Questions

Answer any 8 questions.

23.​Explain any three causes of the French Revolution.

24.​Describe any three features of democracy.
25.​Write about the winter season features in India.
26.​Explain any three problems of population growth.
27.​Write three differences between Loksabha and Rajya Sabha.
28.​Explain the role of citizens in a democracy.
29.​What are the causes of poverty in India?
30.​Explain any three changes brought by green revolution in India .
31.​Write about the independence of judiciary in India.

Section – C (5 × 6 = 30 marks)
Long Answer Questions

Answer any 6 questions.

32.​Describe the events that led to the outbreak of the French Revolution of 1789.
33.​Explain the importance of democracy.
34.​Describe the physical divisions of India.
35.​Explain the causes and effects of climate change.
36.​Discuss the measures to reduce poverty in India.
37.​Explain the role of education in human resource development.
38.​Describe the major types of natural vegetation in India.
39.​Explain the working of the Indian Parliament.

Section – D (6 × 1 = 6 marks)
Map Work

40.​On the outline map of India and world map locate and label the following:
●​ Nantes (world map)
●​ Germany(world map)
●​ Thar Desert
 ●​ Western Ghats
●​ Lakshadweep island.

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Class IX – Social Science

Sample Question Paper – 3

Time: 3 Hours​
Maximum Marks: 80

🟦 Section A – Very Short Answer Questions

(1 × 10 = 10 marks)​
Answer all questions.

1.​ What is democracy?

2.​ Name the highest court in India.
3.​ What is meant by GDP?
4.​ Who was the author of The Communist Manifesto?
5.​ Define latitude.
6.​ What is bhabar?
7.​ What is meant by rule of law?
8.​ What is voters turnout?
9.​ What is census?
10.​What is meant by literacy rate?

🟦 Section B – Short Answer Questions

(3 × 10 = 30 marks)​
Answer all questions.

11.​Describe any three features of democracy.

12.​Explain the role of the judiciary in India.
13.​What were the causes of the French Revolution?
14.​Explain any three functions of the Election Commission of India.
15.​Describe any three factors affecting climate.
16.​What are the causes of soil degradation?
17.​Explain the economic benefits of rivers and lakes .
18.​What is poverty? Explain its two causes.
19.​Describe the meaning of fundamental rights.
 20.​Explain any three measures to reduce unemployment.

🟦 Section C – Long Answer Questions

(5 × 6 = 30 marks)​
Answer all questions.

21.​Explain the main features of the Indian Constitution.

22.​Describe the events that led to the outbreak of the French Revolution.
23.​Explain the major factors affecting India’s climate.
24.​Describe the powers of president in India.
25.​Explain the causes and consequences of poverty in India.
26.​Describe the role of co-operatives in rural development.(poverty)

🟦 Section D – Map Work

(5 × 2 = 10 marks)

27.​On the outline map of India and world map locate and label:​
a) Marseilles city.​
b) France .​
c) Arabian Sea​
d) Malwa Plateau​
e) Manipur state.