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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 https://pin.it/4JrTYewdm (NCERT 2026–27) 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-governmen...
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Chapter - 4 Food Security in India

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Chapter - 4 Food Security in India What is Food Security? Availability of food – enough food for everyone. Accessibility of food – everyone can get it. Affordability of food – everyone can buy it. Food security is important so that no one remains hungry, especially in times of natural calamities (like droughts, floods, or crop failures). Why is Food Security Necessary?:-  Due to a natural calamity, total production of foodgrains decrease. that's why we need food security. To prevent hunger and starvation. To ensure good health and nutrition. To support economic growth – healthy people work better. To avoid social unrest due to food shortages. Famine:- A Famine is characterised by wide spread deaths due to starvation and epidemics.  Famine of Bengal in 1943 was the most devastating famine occured in India. Who are Food-Insecure People in India? Landless labourers Small farmers People in rural areas without job security Migrants and slum dwellers in cities Women, children, and t...
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Chapter - 3 Poverty as a Challenge

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Chapter - 3 Poverty as a Challenge Poverty –  A person is considered poor if they are unable to fulfill the basic needs of life – food, clothing, shelter, education, and health care. Poverty is not just about income but also lack of access to services and opportunities. Two case study from chapter shows following issues related to poverty : Landlessness Unemployement size of families Illiteracy Poor health/malnutrition Child labour Helplessness Dimensions of Poverty 1 . Income and Consumption :- Low income means people cannot afford basic necessities. Insufficient food, clothes, shelter. Example: People earning less than the poverty line. 2. Education :-  Poor people often lack access to quality education. Leads to low skill levels → hard to get good jobs. Cycle of poverty continues from one generation to another. 3. Health and Nutrition :-  Poor people suffer from malnutrition, diseases, and lack of medical care. Often live in unhygienic conditions. No access to hospit...
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Chapter - 2 People as Resource

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 Chapter - 2 People as Resource 1. What is Meant by 'People as Resource'? It refers to the working population (men and women) of a country in terms of their existing productive skills and abilities. The concept emphasizes investing in education, health, and skills to develop human capital. 2. Human Capital Definition: The knowledge and skills that people possess which help in producing goods and services. Importance: Just like physical capital (tools, machines), human capital also contributes to economic development. Story of Sakal and Vilas Sakal’s Life (Educated & Skilled) He was sent to school and later completed college. He received technical education in computers. After completing his studies, he got a good job in the city. He was skilled, healthy, and earning well. His education and skills made him a valuable human resource. Vilas’s Life (Uneducated & Unskilled) His father was ill and died early. Vilas could not go to school and had to work at a very young age. H...
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Chapter - 1 The Story of Village Palampur

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Chapter - 1  The Story of Village Palampur Introduction Palampur is a hypothetical village used to understand the basic concepts of production and economic activities in rural India. Main occupation: Farming (agriculture), but also includes small-scale manufacturing, dairy, transport, etc. Factors of Production There are four key factors required for production: Land – natural resource Labour – people who work Physical Capital – tools, machines, buildings Fixed Capital: tools, machines Working Capital: raw materials, money Human Capital – knowledge and skills of people Farming in Palampur Most people are engaged in farming. Farming is done using multiple cropping and modern farming methods. Why Land is a Fixed Asset: It is a permanent resource used in production. It is not consumed or used up in the process of production. It stays in the business or economy for a long period of time. Multiple Cropping: Grow more than one crop on a piece of land during the year is known as multiple ...
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