Social Science, Practice set Class - 9

 Section A

History (20 marks)

1. Who arote the Spirit of Laws?                                                      (1)

(a) John Locke (b) Jacques Rousseau  (c) Voltaire (d) Montesquieu

2. Choose the correctly matched pair.     (1)

(i) Weimar Republic  –  (a) A book written by Hitler

(ii) Treaty of Versailles  - (b) Nazi killing operations

(iii) Holocaust -  (c)Peace treaty after Ist world was

(iv) Mein Kamph  – (d) System of Democratic government

a. (i) - a  (ii) - c  (iii) - b (iv) - d        b. (i) - c  (ii) - d  (iii) - b (iv) - a

c. (i) - d  (ii) - c  (iii) - b (iv) - a        d. (i) - d  (ii) - c  (iii) - a (iv) - b  

3. Correct the following statements and rewrite. (1)

        The Enabling Act established democracy in Germany.

4. Who introduced collectivisation of agriculture in Russia?                     (1)

(a) Lenin (b) Louis XVI     (c) TSAR (d) Stalin

5. What was the basic idea os Socialism?         (2)

Or

Who was Napoleon?

7. Mention and three terms of the Treaty of Versailles.  (3)

Or

Discuss any three causes of the French Revolution.

8. Explain any five drawbacks of the Weimar Republic. (5)

OR

What were the Social, Economic and Political conditions in Russia before 1905?

9. Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow. (2+1+1)

In 1789, the economic and social conditions in France were extremely miserable. Under the rule of King Louis XVI, government expenditure kept increasing. France’s involvement in the American War of Independence had placed a heavy burden of debt on the country. The tax system was also unequal—members of the First and Second Estates (clergy and nobility) were exempt from most taxes, while the Third Estate (peasants, workers, and the middle class) had to bear all the taxes. Rising prices, poor harvests, and the high cost of everyday goods made life even more difficult for ordinary people. Discontent grew, and people started demanding political rights. In this situation, the meeting of the Estates General was called, which eventually led to the beginning of the French Revolution.

Questions

(a) Mention any two major causes of the economic crisis in France.          (2 marks)

(b) Give two reasons why people of the Third Estate were dissatisfied.     (1 mark)

(c) Why was the meeting of the Estates General significant?                     (1 mark)

MAP SKILL-BASED QUESTION (2)

10. Outline Political map of France (Locate)

• Bordeaux
• Nantes
• Paris
• Marseille

SECTION B

GEOGRAPHY (20 marks)

11. India is bounded by the ___________ in the northwest.

a) Indian Ocean        b) Peninsular Plateau            c) Western Ghats    d) Young Fold Mountains

12. The highest peak in the Eastern Ghats.

a) Anai Mudi            b) KanchenJunga                    c) Mahendergiri    d) Khasi

13. ______ river known as 'Dakshin Gang'.

a) Godawari              b) Ganga                                c) Krishna              d) Bhagirathi

14. ______ is a local wind which is hot and dry.

a) loo                        b) Jet stream                            c) Kal Baisakhi     d) None

15. india first cencus held in_________

a) 1872 b) 1947 c) 1950 d) R1885

16. Fill in the blanks:

________ is the calculated as the number of persons per unit area.

Section B: Two Marks Question (1 x 2 = 2 marks)

17. Why are the northen plains primarily an agriculture belt? any two  

Section C: Five Marks Question (1 x 5 = 5 marks)

18. Explain the major characteristics of the Northen plains of India. 

19. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow: (1+2+1)

India has a dense and varied drainage system consisting of major rivers such as the Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra. These rivers are perennial because they are fed by both rainfall and glaciers. The Peninsular rivers like the Godavari, Krishna, Narmada, and Tapi depend largely on rainfall and are seasonal. Himalayan rivers form large meanders, carry huge amounts of alluvium, and have long courses. In contrast, Peninsular rivers flow over hard rocks, have shorter courses, and form shallow valleys. The drainage pattern of a river system is influenced by the slope of land, underlying rock structure, and climatic conditions.

Questions

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

(b) Mention two characteristics of Peninsular rivers. (2 marks)

(c) Name any one factor that influences the drainage pattern of a river system. (1 mark)

MAP SKILL-BASED QUESTION (2)

20. On the same map of India locate and label the following with suitable symbols: (3)

• The state highest and lowest density of population.

• Lakes:- Wular, Pulicat, Chilika (any two)

• Mountain:- The Karakoram, The Aravali, The Shivalik (any two)

SECTION C

POLITICAL SCIENCE (20 marks)

20. Democracy is a form of government in which rulers are elected by the_______.

(a) People (b) President    (c) Monarch     (d) Single party

21. Assertion (A): Apartheid was an opperssive systme.

Reason (R): It divided the people and labelled them on the basis of their skin colour.

 (a) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

 (b) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

(c) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(d) Both (A) and (R) are false.

22. Into how many constituencies India is divided into during the Loksabha elections?

 a) 545  b) 543 c) 550  d) 245

23. correct the following statement and rewrite

President is the head of the government.

24. What is trafficking. (2) 

25. What are political executives?                                        (2)

26. What is rigging? (3)

Or

Define Segregation

27. Difference between Democratic and NonDemocratic form of government. (5)

Or

With reference to the Indian Constitution answer the following questions:

(a) When was it passed?        (b) When was it enforced        (c) Why was this date chosen?

28. Read the given extract and answer the following questions. (1+2+1)

In a democracy like India, elections are conducted at regular intervals to choose representatives. Through elections, citizens get the power to change the existing government if they are unhappy with its policies. Elections also ensure that leaders cannot misuse their power because they are accountable to the people. Free and fair elections include features like a secret ballot, independent Election Commission, and equal opportunities for all candidates. Without elections, democracy cannot function effectively.

Questions

(a) Why are elections necessary in a democracy? (1 mark)

(b) Mention any two features of free and fair elections. (2 marks)

(c) Who conducts elections in India? (1 mark)

SECTION D

ECONOMICS (20marks)

29. What is meant by food security.

(a) food for rich people                                 (b)food for urban people

© Pfood for all sections of the people (d) food for the poor 

30. Whic of the following 'TRUE' for poverty line?

Statement 1 : Poverty line varies with time and location.

Statement 2 : India has begun to use Multidimensional Poverty Index.

(a) Only statement 1        (b) Only statement 2     (c) Both (1) & (2)     (d) Neither (1) & (2)  

31. Assertion (A): MGNREGA was launched in 2005.

Reason (R): It was launched to provide free and compulsary education to all. 

(a) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(b) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

(c) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(d) Both (A) and (R) are false.

 

32. Which of the following is considered investment in human capital?

(i)  Training             (ii) Education             (iii) Health

(a) Only (i) & (ii)            (b) Only (i) & (iii)             (c) Only (ii) & (iii))         (d)  All 

(c) A government-employed teacher who receives a monthly salary and medical facilities

(d) A small shopkeeper

33. Finance raised to operate a business is called: 

(a) Labour            (b) Enterprise            (c) Land         (d) Capital

34. Read the information and write a single term : 

To grow more than one crop on a piece of land during the year.

35.Analyse the role of health in human capital formaion.      (3)

36. What is minimum support price?                                      (3)

37. Mention any two anti-poverty programmes adopted by the government . (3)

Or

What is importance of electricity for rural India?

38. What is the role of education in human capital formation?          (5)

Or

Describe how the poverty line is estimated in India. 

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

Class - 9 SOCIAL SCIENCE SAMPLE PAPER - 1

 Class -  IX

SOCIAL SCIENCE

Time :- 3 Hours                       M.M 80

General Instructions : 

i. Question paper comprises Six Sections – A, B, C, D, E and F. There are 37 questions in the question paper. All questions are compulsory. 

ii. Section A – From question 1 to 20 are MCQs of 1 mark each.

 iii. Section B – Question no. 21 to 24 are Very Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 2 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 40 words. 

iv. Section C contains Q.25to Q.29 are Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 60 words

 v. Section D – Question no. 30 to 33 are long answer type questions, carrying 5 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 120 words. 

vi. Section-E - Questions no from 34 to 36 are case based questions with three sub questions and are of 4 marks each

 vii. Section F – Question no. 37 is map based, carrying 5  marks with two parts, 37a from Geography (3 marks) and 37b from History (2 marks).

viii. There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided in few questions. Only one of the choices in such questions have to be attempted.

 ix. In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary

Section – A

MCQ (1 X 20=20)

1. What is basic constraint in raising farm production ?

(a) Lack of Technology    (b) Poor irrigation facilities (c) Fixed land area (d) Poverty

2. What is ‘Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan’?

(a) It is scheme under which elementary education is to be provided to all children the age   

               group of 6 to 14 years.

(b) It is an employement programme of the central government.

(c) It is promote adult education

(d) None 

3. Who is considered as poor?

(a) Land lords (b) Landless labourer (c) A  rich farmer (d) Businessman

4. Into how many constituencies India is divided into during the Lok Sbha elections?

(a) 543 (b) 550 (c) 545 (d) 530

5. What was the name given to gas chamber by Nazis.

(a) Killing machine (b) Solution area     (c) Revolutionary Ground (d) Disinfection Areas 

6. Who put forward ‘April Theses’?

(a) Lenin (b) King Louis XVI (c) Kerensky (d) Stalin

7. Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

(a) President (b) Prime Minister (c) Chief Minister (d) Governer

8. In democracy, the final decision-making powers rests with_____

(a) Monarch (b) President (C) Army General (d) Elected representatives of the people

9. Which of the following is not a food intervention programme?

(a) PDS (b) ICDS (c) FFW (d) MGNREGA

10. ______ is a man-made lake.

(a) Sambhar (b) Dal (c) Wular (d) Gobind Sagar

11. Child Labour is banned under:

(a) Right to freedom (b) Right to freedom

(c) Right against exploitation (d) Right to constitutional Remedies

12. What is Electoral Roll?

(a) The list of those who are eligible to contest vote 

(b) The list of those who are eligible to vote

(c) The list of defaulter candidate

(d) The list of elected candidate

13. Great depression was a period of

(a) Economic Crisis (b) Global Crisis (c) Political Crisis (d) Social Crisis

14. In the context of Russia which group was the supporter  of women’s suffragette movement?

(a) Radicals (b) Liberals (c) Conservatives (d) All of these 

15. India First census was held in.

(a) 1947 (b) 1872 (c) 1950 (d) 1885

16. Adolescents are, generally, grouped in the age of_______ years

(a) 01 to 09 (b) 20 to 29 (c) 10 to 19 (d) 30 to 99

17. India is bounded by the_____________In the northwest.

(a) Young fold Mountain (b) Western Ghats (c)Indian Ocean (d) All of these

18. What is PIL?

(a) Public Interest Litigation (b) Public Information Litigation

(c) Public Interest Legislature (d) Private Interest Litigation

19. Choose the correct option for the assertion and reason mentioned:

Assertion: Nazi idealogy believed in equality of people.

Reason: The youth league of the Nazi was founded in 1922.

20. Assertion: China is not considered as a democratic nation. 

Reason: Opposition parties and press are not free to criticize the government.

a. Assertion and reason are correct, and reason is the correct explanation for the assertion

b. Assertion and reason are correct, but reason is not the correct explanation for the assertion

c. Only reason is correct

d. Only assertion is correct

SECTION B 

VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (2X4=8)

21. State any two terms of the Treaty of Versailles.

22. What is minimum support price?

23. What do you mean by Coriolis force?

24. Define apartheid.

Or

What is trafficking ?

SECTION C 

SHORT ANSWER BASED QUESTIONS (3X5=15)

25. What is Public Interest Litigation?

26. Distinguish between the population growth and population change.

27. Write short notes on MANREGA.

28. Who were ‘greens’ and ‘whites’?

29. Who was Maximilian Robespierre?

Or

       What was the Enabling act which was passed by Hitler after he took control over Germany?

SECTION D 

LONG ANSWER BASED QUESTIONS (5X4=20)

30. Discuss the major reasons for poverty in India.

or

Why is educated unemployment, a peculiar problem for India?

31. Explain the major characteristics of the Northen plains of India.

Or

Why are rivers important for the country’s? 

32. Explain why India is  :

(a) A Republic 

(b) A Sovereign and

(c) Secular country’. Justify. 

Or

List all the different election related activities mentioned in the chapter, and arrange them in a time sequence, beginning with the first activity, and ending with the last.

33. Describe the problems faced by the Weimar Republic.

Or

Why did the Tsarist autocracy collapse in 1917?

SECTION-E

CASE BASED QUESTIONS (4x3=12)

34. Read the source given below and answer the question that follows:

A person is considered poor if his or her income or consumption level falls below a given “minimum level” necessary to fulfill the basic needs. What is necessary to satisfy the basic needs is different at different times and in different countries. Therefore, poverty line may vary with time and place. Each country uses an imaginary line that is considered appropriate for its existing  level of development and its accepted minimum social norms.

Questions:

1. What is the minimum level of calorie consumption in India rural area? (1)                                                                                          

2. Which parameters are commonly used to determine poverty line?    (1)                                                                             

3. Poverty line may vary with time and place.’ Justify.  (2)                                                                                                                     

35. The monsoon type of climate is characterized by a distinct seasonal pattern. The weather conditions greatly change from one season to the other. These changes are particularly noticeable in the interior parts of the country. The coastal areas do not experience much variation in temperature though there is variation in rainfall pattern.                      

1. Define monsoon.          (1)

2. Name the months associated with monsoon.                        (1)

3. State any two features of the monsoon season.                                                                 (2)

36. I have fought against white domination and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die” 

1. Who said these words?                                       (1)

2. What was the policy of white domination?          (1)

3. How did Nelson Mandela contribute to the establishment of democracy in South Africa?  (2)

37. (a) On the given political map of India locate and label the following .                                       (3)

1.    The state having highest and lowest density of population.

 2.   The Lakes :- Wular, Pulicat,  Sambhar, Chilika

(b) Four places A, B, C, and D are marked on the outline political map of france. Identify any three places with the help of the following information.                  (2)