Class 9 Social Science Question Paper (80 Marks)
Total Marks: 80
Time: 3 Hours
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (15 Marks)
1. What was the main cause of the French Revolution?
a) Industrial Revolution
b) Financial crisis and taxation policies
c) Expansion of British rule
d) World War I
2. Which of the following rivers is a tributary of the Ganga?
a) Godavari
b) Yamuna
c) Mahanadi
d) Narmada
3. Who is considered the Father of the Indian Constitution?
a) Mahatma Gandhi
b) B.R. Ambedkar
c) Jawaharlal Nehru
d) Sardar Patel
4. What is the main occupation of the people in Palampur village?
a) Farming
b) Mining
c) Fishing
d) Factory work
5. Which climatic region does India belong to?
a) Polar
b) Temperate
c) Tropical Monsoon
d) Desert
Section B: Fill in the Blanks (10 Marks)
6. The ________ Revolution marked the end of monarchy in France.
7. The Tropic of Cancer passes through ________ Indian states.
8. The Indian Constitution was adopted on ________ (date).
9. The main reason for food insecurity in India is ________.
10. ________ is the largest river in India by volume.
Section C: Assertion-Reasoning (5 Marks)
11. Assertion: The Himalayas protect India from cold winds from Central Asia.
Reason: The Himalayas act as a climatic barrier.
12. Assertion: Democracy allows people to participate in decision-making.
Reason: In a democracy, citizens elect their representatives.
13. Assertion: India has a diverse climate.
Reason: India has latitudinal extent from the equator to the poles.
14. Assertion: Poverty is only due to unemployment.
Reason: Economic disparities, lack of education, and social inequalities contribute to
poverty.
15. Assertion: The Indian Constitution is rigid.
Reason: It cannot be amended easily.
Section D: Short Answer Questions (30 Marks)
16. Mention any two causes of the French Revolution.
17. Explain the significance of the Indian Constitution.
18. What are the major physiographic divisions of India?
19. Define food security and explain its importance in India.
20. What is the importance of the Monsoon in India?
21. Explain the role of elections in a democracy.
Section E: Long Answer Questions (20 Marks)
22. Explain the impact of the French Revolution on the world.
23. Discuss the factors affecting the climate of India.
24. How does the government ensure food security in India? Explain with examples.
25. Describe the major features of Indian democracy.