Class 9 NEW PATTERN SAMPLE PAPER - 2

 Class 9 - NEW PATTERN SAMPLE PAPER (2025-2026)

Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80 

General Instructions:

1. There are 38 questions in the question paper. All questions are compulsory.

2. The question paper has four sections – A History, B-Economics, C-Political Science, and D- Geography. 

History -                                                                                                 20 Marks Question Paper**                                                            

Chapters Included:

1. The French Revolution
2. Socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution
3. Nazism and the Rise of Hitler

1. MCQs – 4 Marks (4 × 1 = 4 marks)

Q1. Choose the correct options:

(i) When was the meeting of the Estates-General convened in France?

a) 1787

b) 1789

c) 1791

d) 1793

(ii) Who led the Bolshevik Party in Russia?

a) Stalin

b) Lenin

c) Trotsky

d) Tsar Nicholas II

(iii) What was the full name of the Nazi Party?

a) National Socialist German Workers’ Party

b) German Democratic Party

c) Workers Union Party

d) German People’s Front

(iv) The period known as the Reign of Terror was associated with:

a) Napoleon

b) Robespierre

c) Louis XVI

d) Mirabeau

2. Two Mark Question – 2 Marks

Q2A. Write any two features of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen (1789).

OR

Q2B. What was the impact of the Bloody Sunday incident in Russia? Write any two points.

3. Three Mark Question – 3 Marks

Q3A. Write three main features of the October (Bolshevik) Revolution of 1917.

OR

Q3B. Write any three main elements of Nazi ideology.

4. Five Mark Question – 5 Marks

Q4A. Explain the major causes of the French Revolution in detail.

OR

Q4B. Explain five major reasons for the rise of Hitler in Germany.

5. Case Study Based Question – 4 Marks

(Read the passage and answer the questions)

Case Study Passage:

After the First World War, Germany faced severe economic crisis, harsh terms of the Treaty of Versailles, and political instability. People were frustrated and angry. In this atmosphere, Hitler presented himself as a strong leader. Through propaganda, nationalism, and anti-Jewish ideas, he gathered mass support. The Nazi Party promised to rebuild the economy, create employment, and restore Germany’s national pride.

Questions:

(a) Why was the Treaty of Versailles considered humiliating for Germany? (1 mark)

(b) How did the economic crisis contribute to Hitler’s rise? (1 mark)

(c) What was the importance of propaganda in Nazism? (1 mark)

(d) Mention any two promises made by Hitler to attract the people. (1 mark)

6. Map Question – 2 Marks

Identify and mark the following on the map of Europe:

(i) Bastille – France

(ii) Petrograd (St. Petersburg) – Russia

Class 9 – Economics 

20 Marks Question Paper**

Chapters Covered:-             

1. The Story of Village Palampur
2. People as Resource
3. Poverty as a Challenge
4. Food Security in India

1. MCQs – 6 Marks (6 × 1 = 6 marks)

Q1. Choose the correct answer:

(i) The basic requirement for production of goods and services is:

a) Capital

b) Labour

c) Land

d) All of the above

(ii) Which sector generally has surplus labour in India?

a) Industrial sector

b) Service sector

c) Agricultural sector

d) Banking sector

(iii) Which of the following is NOT a reason for poverty?

a) Low level of literacy

b) Lack of job opportunities

c) Rapid economic growth

d) Unequal distribution of land

(iv) Public Distribution System (PDS) provides:

a) Subsidized food grains

b) Free education

c) Medical facilities

d) Employment guarantee

(v) The concept of unemployment due to the mismatch of skills is called:

a) Seasonal unemployment

b) Disguised unemployment

c) Structural unemployment

d) Cyclical unemployment

(vi) Which organisation estimates the poverty line in India?

a) World Bank

b) NITI Aayog

c) RBI

d) NSSO

2. Three Mark Questions – 3 × 3 = 9 Marks

Q2. Explain the four factors of production with examples.

Q3. What are the major causes of unemployment in India? (Write any three.)

Q4. Describe any three steps taken by the government to ensure food security in India.

3. Five Mark Question – 5 Marks

Q5A. What are the main causes of poverty in India? Explain in detail.

OR

Q5B. What is Green Revolution? Explain its effects (positive and negative) on India.

Class 9 – Civics 

20 Marks Question Paper**

Chapters Covered:

1. What is Democracy? Why Democracy?
2. Constitutional Design
3. Electoral Politics
4. Working of Institutions
5. Democratic Rights

1. MCQs – 4 Marks (4 × 1 = 4 marks)

Q1. Choose the correct options:

(i) Which of the following is an essential feature of democracy?

a) One-party rule

b) Regular elections

c) Military control

d) No rule of law

(ii) The Indian Constitution was adopted on:

a) 26 January 1950

b) 26 November 1949

c) 15 August 1947

d) 2 October 1950

(iii) Which body in India conducts elections?

a) Election Commission

b) Supreme Court

c) Parliament

d) Planning Commission

(iv) Which fundamental right protects the freedom of speech in India?

a) Right to Equality

b) Right to Freedom

c) Right against Exploitation

d) Right to Constitutional Remedies

2. Two-Mark Questions – 2 × 2 = 4 Marks

Q2. What is meant by Universal Adult Franchise?

Q3. Write two differences between Democratic and Non-Democratic governments.

3. Three-Mark Question – 3 Marks (Attempt any one)

Q4A. Explain any three functions of the Election Commission of India.

OR

Q4B. Describe any three features of the Indian Constitution.

4. Five-Mark Question – 5 Marks (Attempt any one)

Q5A. Explain the importance of the Right to Constitutional Remedies and give examples.

OR

Q5B. Describe the major steps involved in the electoral process in India.

5. Case Study Based Question – 4 Marks

(Read the passage and answer the questions)

Case Study Passage:

India is a democratic country where citizens enjoy various fundamental rights such as equality, freedom, and protection from exploitation. However, these rights are meaningful only when people can approach the courts in case these rights are violated. The Supreme Court and High Courts have the power to issue writs to protect citizens’ rights. This makes the judiciary an important pillar of democracy, ensuring that no authority misuses power and all actions of the government follow the Constitution.

Answer the following:

(a) Why are fundamental rights important in a democracy? (1 mark)

(b) Which institution protects citizens from the misuse of power by the government? (1 mark)

(c) What is the role of the Supreme Court in safeguarding rights? (1 mark)

(d) Name any two fundamental rights mentioned in the passage. (1 mark)

Class 9 – Geography

20 Marks Question Paper**

Chapters Included:

1. India – Size and Location
2. Physical Features of India
3. Drainage
4. Climate
5. Natural Vegetation and Wildlife

1. MCQs – 6 Marks (6 × 1 = 6 Marks)

Q1. Choose the correct answer:

(i) The southernmost point of India (mainland) is:

a) Kanyakumari

b) Indira Point

c) Cape Comorin

d) Mizo Hills

(ii) The Himalayas were formed due to the collision of the Indian Plate with the:

a) Pacific Plate

b) African Plate

c) Eurasian Plate

d) Arabian Plate

(iii) The river Narmada flows through which type of valley?

a) V-shaped valley

b) U-shaped valley

c) Rift valley

d) Delta region

(iv) The longest river in India is:

a) Yamuna

b) Godavari

c) Ganga

d) Brahmaputra

(v) Tropical deciduous forests are also known as:

a) Monsoon forests

b) Evergreen forests

c) Coniferous forests

d) Temperate forests

(vi) Sunderbans are famous for which animal?

a) Snow Leopard

b) Royal Bengal Tiger

c) Wild Ass

d) Nilgiri Tahr

2. Two-Mark Question – 2 Marks

Q2. Why is the Tropic of Cancer important for India? Explain briefly.

OR

What is Climate?

3. Five-Mark Question – 5 Marks (Attempt ANY ONE)

Q3A. Describe the major physical divisions of India.

OR

Q3B. Explain the major characteristics of the Himalayan mountains.

4. Case Study Based Question – 4 Marks

India has a large network of rivers that are divided into two major groups: the Himalayan rivers and the Peninsular rivers. The Himalayan rivers such as the Ganga and Brahmaputra are perennial, flowing throughout the year because they are fed by glaciers and rainfall. The Peninsular rivers like Godavari, Krishna, and Narmada depend mainly on rainfall and have shorter courses. These rivers play a major role in irrigation, agriculture, hydroelectricity, and transportation. However, they also cause problems like floods in the plains and droughts in some regions.

Answer the following:

(a) Why are Himalayan rivers perennial? (1 mark)

(b) Give any one example of a Peninsular river. (1 mark)

(c) Mention one benefit of rivers to India. (1 mark)

(d) Name one problem caused by rivers in India. (1 mark)

5. Map Question – 3 Marks

On the outline map of India, mark and label the following:

(i) The Tropic of Cancer

(ii) River Ganga

(iii) The Eastern Ghats