Class 9 Social Science Chapter 1 Worksheet with Answers | NCERT 2026–27 | MCQs, Fill Ups, True/False, Case Study & Long Answer Questions

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 Class 9 Social Science Worksheet

Chapter 1: Understanding Social Science

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Section A – Multiple Choice Questions (1 × 15 = 15 Marks)

1. Social Science is mainly the systematic study of

A. Plants

B. Human society

C. Animals

D. Machines

2. Which discipline studies the relationship between people and their environment?

A. Economics

B. History

C. Geography

D. Political Science

3. Which of the following is NOT a discipline of Social Science?

A. Geography

B. Economics

C. Chemistry

D. Political Science

4. The idea of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam means

A. Nature is supreme

B. The World is One Family

C. Earth has five elements

D. Unity in villages

5. GIS stands for

A. Geographical Information System

B. Global Information Study

C. Government Information Survey

D. Geographical Internet Service

6. Which historical source includes coins?

A. Literary

B. Archaeological

C. Numismatic

D. Epigraphic

7. Panchayati Raj promotes

A. Foreign trade

B. Local self-government

C. Industrial development

D. International relations

8. Which discipline studies production and distribution?

A. Geography

B. Economics

C. History

D. Sociology

9. Which of the following is NOT one of the Pañchamahābhūtas?

A. Fire

B. Air

C. Space

D. Gold

10. Arthaśhāstra was written by

A. Ashoka

B. Kauṭilya

C. Kalidasa

D. Harsha

11. Which source is written on rocks or stone pillars?

A. Literary

B. Numismatic

C. Epigraphic

D. Oral

12. Carbon-14 Dating is mainly used in

A. Geography

B. History

C. Economics

D. Political Science

13. Which discipline studies constitutions and governments?

A. Economics

B. History

C. Political Science

D. Geography

14. Which is an example of empirical evidence?

A. Scientific observation

B. Rumour

C. Guesswork

D. Imagination

15. Which technology helps analyse geographical information?

A. GPS

B. GIS

C. AI

D. ATM

Section B – Fill in the Blanks 

16. Social Science is the systematic study of __________.

17. The five great elements are called __________________.

18. GIS stands for ____________________________.

19. Coins used as historical evidence are called __________ sources.

20. Panchayati Raj is a system of __________________ government.

Section C – True / False 

21. Geography studies only mountains and rivers.

22. Economics studies production and distribution of goods and services.

23. Epigraphic sources include inscriptions on stones and pillars.

24. Social Science has no relation with our daily life.

25. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam means "The World is One Family."

Section D – Match the Following 

Column A                                                         Column B

(a) Geography                                                         Human-environment relationship

(b)Economics                                                         Human past

(c) History                                                         Production and distribution

(d) GIS                                                                    Government and Constitution

(e) Political Science                                         Geographical Information System

Section E – Assertion and Reason (1 × 5 = 5 Marks)

A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation.

B. Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation.

C. A is true, but R is false.

D. A is false, but R is true.

17.

Assertion: Geography studies relationships between people and their surroundings.

Reason: Geography ignores natural features.

18.

Assertion: Social Science helps us understand society.

Reason: Human life is influenced by history, economy, politics and environment.

19.

Assertion: Coins help historians study ancient societies.

Reason: Coins provide information about trade and rulers.

20.

Assertion: Panchayati Raj encourages people's participation.

Reason: It is a system of local self-government.

21.

Assertion: Economics studies unlimited resources.

Reason: Resources are limited but human wants are unlimited.

Section F – Very Short Answer Questions (2 × 5 = 10 Marks)

22. Define Social Science.

23. Name any four disciplines of Social Science.

24. What is GIS?

25. What are Epigraphic Sources?

26. What is Panchayati Raj?

Section G – Short Answer Questions (3 × 3 = 9 Marks)

27. Explain any three importance of studying Social Science.

28. Write any three differences between Geography and History.

29. Explain the importance of Arthaśhāstra.

Section H – Competency-Based Questions 

30. Situation Based

Your village has recently received better roads, electricity, and internet services.

Answer the following:

a) Which discipline helps explain this development?

b) Which government institution may help at the local level?

c) How does this improve people's lives?

d) Which branch studies government policies?

31. Case Study 

Rahul's family shifted from a village to a city because his father got a better job. Rahul now studies in a government school. His family uses digital payments, travels on public roads, and buys food from nearby markets.

Answer the following.

a) Which discipline studies migration?

b) Which discipline explains jobs and income?

c) Which discipline studies government services?

d) How does Social Science help Rahul understand these changes?

Section I – Long Answer Questions 

32. Explain the importance of studying Social Science. Answer the following points:

  • Meaning of Social Science
  • Importance in daily life
  • Role in understanding society
  • Importance for responsible citizenship
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving

33. Explain the four major disciplines of Social Science. Include:

  • Geography
  • History
  • Political Science
  • Economics

34. Describe the various historical sources used by historians. Explain literary, archaeological, epigraphic, and numismatic sources with examples.

35. Explain the contribution of Indian Knowledge Traditions to Social Science. Discuss Pañchamahābhūtas, Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, and Arthaśhāstra.

36. Explain how Social Science helps us understand the relationship between people, government, economy, and environment with suitable examples.

Section J – HOTS (3 Marks)

37. How can the idea of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" help solve modern global problems such as climate change and environmental protection?

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