Grade 9 Social Science Worksheet +

Answer Key
History: The French Revolution
History: The French Revolution

MCQs:

1. When did the French Revolution begin?

2. Which of the following symbolised the end of monarchy in France?

3. The National Assembly was formed by the:

4. Who wrote the ‘Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen’?

5. Which estate paid taxes in France?

6. What was the name of the fortress stormed by revolutionaries?

7. Who led the Reign of Terror?

8. Which device was used for executions during the French Revolution?

9. Which philosopher believed in separation of powers?

10. When was slavery finally abolished in French colonies?

11. Who became emperor of France in 1804?

12. Which social group emerged as middle class during the revolution?

13. What was the main demand of women in the revolution?

Fill in the Blanks:

14. The Reign of Terror lasted from __________ to __________.

15. __________ was a device used to behead people.

16. The French society was divided into _______ estates.

Match the Following:

1. Rousseau - b) Social Contract

2. Montesquieu - a) Separation of Powers

3. Robespierre - c) Reign of Terror

4. Marie Antoinette - d) Queen of France

Assertion and Reason:

17. A: The Constitution of 1791 gave all citizens the right to vote.

R: The right to vote was only for active citizens.

- Answer: d) A false, R true

Answer Key:

1. b) 1789

2. b) Fall of Bastille

3. c) Third Estate

4. d) National Assembly

5. c) Third

6. Bastille

7. Robespierre

8. c) Guillotine

9. Montesquieu

10. 1848

11. Napoleon Bonaparte

12. The middle class (bourgeoisie)

13. Right to vote and education

14. 1793 to 1794

15. Guillotine

16. Three

Geography: India – Size and Location

Geography: India – Size and Location
MCQs:

1. India lies in which hemisphere?

2. The Tropic of Cancer divides India into:

3. The time difference between Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat is:

4. Standard meridian of India passes through which state?

5. Total length of India’s coastline:

6. India's north-south extent is approx:

7. Neighbouring country to India's northwest:

8. Andaman & Nicobar islands lie in:

9. Farthest east Indian state:

10. India shares longest land border with:

11. Indian Standard Time meridian:

12. Lakshadweep Islands lie in:

13. Southernmost point of mainland India:

Fill in the Blanks:

14. The ___________ passes through 8 Indian states.

15. India’s geographical area is _________ million sq. km.

Match the Following:

1. India’s Longitude - a) 68°7′E to 97°25′E

2. Kanyakumari - b) Southernmost point

3. Indira Point - c) Submerged in 2004

4. Tropic of Cancer - d) 23°30′N

Assertion and Reason:

18. A: India has a single time zone.

R: India follows 82°30′ E longitude as standard meridian.

- Answer: a) Both true, R explains A

Geography: Physical Features of India
Geography: Physical Features of India

MCQs:

1. Himalayas are which type of mountain?

2. The oldest landmass of India is:

3. Peninsular Plateau is made of:

4. Northern Plains formed by:

5. Highest peak in India:

6. Rivers form __________ in coastal areas.

7. Western Ghats are higher than:

8. Soil in Northern Plains:

9. Which region is called the 'Roof of the World'?

10. Malwa Plateau is part of:

11. Indo-Gangetic plain is __________ in origin.

12. Chilika Lake is located in:

13. Hills in NE India:

Fill in the Blanks:

14. The _________ is the most continuous range of the Himalayas.

15. Himalayas consist of ________, ________, and _________ ranges.

Match the Following:

1. Shiwalik - a) Youngest

2. Himadri - b) Highest

3. Deccan Plateau - c) Black soil

4. Bhabar - d) Rocky terrain

Assertion and Reason:

18. A: Himalayas are young fold mountains.

R: They formed due to tectonic plate collision.

- Answer: a) Both true, R explains A

Civics: What is Democracy? Why Democracy?

Civics: What is Democracy? Why Democracy?

MCQs:

1. Which is not a feature of democracy?

2. Which country is not democratic?

3. Final authority in a democracy?

4. 'One person, one vote' signifies:

5. Year Zimbabwe became independent?

6. In democracy, rulers are:

7. Which is not a condition of democracy?

8. Which country ruled by military junta?

9. Why is China not democratic?

10. Good democracy must ensure:

11. Elections in democracy must be:

12. Government in democracy must be:

13. Country with anti-apartheid struggle?

Fill in the Blanks:

14. Democracy ensures __________ participation.

15. Military rule is a form of __________ government.

Match the Following:

1. Democracy - a) Rule by people

2. Military rule - b) Pakistan example

3. One vote, one value - c) Political equality

4. South Africa - d) Apartheid struggle

Assertion and Reason:

18. A: Democracy is better than other forms.

R: It provides dignity and freedom to individuals.

- Answer: a) Both true, R explains A

Civics: Constitutional Design

Civics: Constitutional Design

MCQs:

1. Constitution adopted in:

2. Chairperson of Constituent Assembly:

3. Preamble begins with:

4. Liberty & fraternity idea from:

5. Meaning of “sovereign”?

6. Final Constitution prepared by:

7. British principle in Constitution:

8. Apartheid means:

9. Preamble is a ________ to the Constitution.

10. Major challenge in South Africa in 1994?

11. Constitution guarantees:

12. Constituent Assembly members:

13. Father of Indian Constitution?

Fill in the Blanks:

14. Indian Constitution came into force on _________.

15. __________ was the first Law Minister.

Match the Following:

1. Preamble - a) Constitution intro

2. B.R. Ambedkar - b) Drafting Committee Head

3. Nelson Mandela - c) Anti-apartheid leader

4. Republic - d) Elected head of state

Assertion and Reason:

18. A: Indian Constitution is longest.

R: India is diverse in religion, caste, and region.

- Answer: a) Both true, R explains A

Economics: The Story of Village Palampur / People as Resource

Economics: The Story of Village Palampur / People as Resource

MCQs:

1. Main occupation in Palampur?

2. Not a factor of production?

3. Kharif crop:

4. Aim of production?

5. Education is what kind of capital?

6. Factory workers are called:

7. Farming type in Palampur?

8. Common transport in Palampur?

9. Capital needed for farming includes:

10. Non-farming activity in Palampur:

11. Human capital formed by:

12. Labour means:

13. Surplus production is:

Fill in the Blanks:

14. Dairy is a common ________ activity.

15. _______ is needed to start any business.

Match the Following:

1. Human Capital - a) Skill & knowledge

2. Fixed Capital - b) Machines/tools

3. Working Capital - c) Raw materials

4. Labour - d) Workforce

Assertion and Reason:

18. A: Education improves productivity.

R: Educated people do skilled work efficiently.

- Answer: a) Both true, R explains A

Answer Key

History
MCQs: 1. b 2. b 3. c 4. d 5. c 6. Bastille 7. Robespierre 8. c 9. Montesquieu 10. 1848
11. Napoleon 12. Middle class 13. Right to vote

Fill in the Blanks: 14. 1793–1794; 15. Guillotine

Assertion & Reason: Three

Geography – Size & Location

MCQs: 1. d 2. Two halves 3. 2 hours 4. Uttar Pradesh 5. 7516 km 6. 3214 km 7.
Pakistan 8. Bay of Bengal 9. Arunachal Pradesh 10. Bangladesh 11. 82°30′ E 12.
Arabian Sea 13. Kanyakumari

Fill in the Blanks: 14. Tropic of Cancer; 15. 3.28 million

Assertion & Reason: a

Geography – Physical Features

MCQs: 1. b 2. Peninsular Plateau 3. Igneous 4. Alluvium 5. Kanchenjunga 6. Deltas
7. Eastern Ghats 8. Alluvial soil 9. Ladakh 10. Central Highlands 11. Alluvial 12.
Odisha 13. Purvanchal

Fill in the Blanks: 14. Himadri; 15. Himadri, Himachal, Shiwalik

Assertion & Reason: a

Civics – Democracy
MCQs: 1. c 2. China 3. People 4. Political equality 5. 1980 6. Elected by people 7.
Unequal rights 8. Myanmar 9. One-party rule 10. Accountability 11. Free & fair 12.
Responsible 13. South Africa

Fill in the Blanks: 14. Active; 15. Undemocratic

Assertion & Reason: a

Civics – Constitutional Design

MCQs: 1. 1949 2. Dr. Rajendra Prasad 3. We the People 4. France 5. Independent
authority 6. Drafting Committee 7. Parliamentary system 8. Racial discrimination 9.
Introduction 10. Equal rights 11. Fundamental rights 12. Elected reps 13. Ambedkar

Fill in the Blanks: 14. 26 January 1950; 15. B.R. Ambedkar

Assertion & Reason: a

Economics – Palampur
MCQs: 1. Farming 2. Air 3. Rice 4. Consumption 5. Human 6. Labour 7. Multiple
cropping 8. Bullock cart 9. Seeds & money 10. Dairy 11. Education 12. Workforce
13. Extra produce

Fill in the Blanks: 14. Non-farm; 15. Capital

Assertion & Reason: a