GRADE: IX FINAL EXAMINATION SESSION: 2024-25

TIME: 3 HRS. SUBJECT: SOCIAL SCIENCE FULL MARKS: 80

 The Question paper comprises SIX sections- A, B, C, D, E and F .There are 37 questions in the
question paper.
 Section A is objective type questions of 1 mark each.
 Section B has very short answer type questions carrying 2marks each.
 Section C has short answer type questions carrying 3 marks each.
 Section D has long answer type questions carrying 5marks each.
 Section E is Source based question of 4 marks each.
 Section F is MAP based question of 5 marks.
SECTION – A (1X20=20)

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS:

1) Which plateau is located in the southern part of India, between the Western Ghats and the
Eastern Ghats?
A) Malwa Plateau B) Chhota Nagpur Plateau C) Bhangar plateau D) None of these
2) What role did the Treaty of Versailles play in the rise of Nazism in Germany?
A) It improved Germany's economic conditions, leading to the rise of Nazism
B) It led to the expansion of German territory, which fueled nationalist sentiments
C) It imposed harsh reparations and territorial losses on Germany, leading to widespread resentment
and economic hardship
D) All of these
3) Which was the primary reason for the failure of the Socialist movement in the early 20th
century in Europe?
A) Lack of support from the working class B) The outbreak of World War I and the lack of
unity among socialists
C) Poor economic conditions in European nations D) All of these
4)Arrange the following in a chronological order
(i) Abdication of Tsar Nicholas II
(ii) April Thesis
(iii) Beginning of the First World War
(iv) Formation of USSR
A) (ii), (i), (iv), (iii) B) (iii), (ii), (i), (iv) C) (iii), (i), (ii), (iv) D) (iv), (i), (iii), (ii)
5) Assertion (A) -The French Revolution led to the abolition of the monarchy and the
establishment of the First French Republic in 1792.
Reason (R) The French people were dissatisfied with King Louis XVI's extravagant spending,
high taxes, and failure to address the financial crisis, which led to widespread unrest.
A) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
B) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
C) A is false, but R is true.
D) A is true, but R is false
6.)Which of these is not a good argument in favour of democracy?
A) .People feel free and equal in a democracy.
B). Democracies resolve conflict in a better way than others.
C). Democratic government is more accountable to the people..

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D). Democracies are more economically prosperous than others.
7.)Which of these was an important feature of the Constitution of India to ensure social justice?
A) Equal distribution of wealth among the people
B) Reservation of seats for marginalized groups in educational institutions and government jobs
C) Limitations on freedom of speech and expression
D) None of these
8.) Why do many countries, including India, have a system of reservations or special provisions
in elections?
A) To make the elections less competitive
B) To ensure that marginalized communities have adequate representation in the government
C) To reduce the number of political parties in the country
D) To restrict the voting rights of certain communities
9.)Assertion (A) The Constitution of India provides for a federal system of government.
Reason (R) This means that India has no division of powers between the central government
and state governments, each with its own responsibilities.
A) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
B) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
C) A is false, but R is true.
D) A is true, but R is false
10.)Identify the correct statement/s about Mandal commission.
(i) It was formed in the year 1979 under the leadership of B.P Mandal.
(ii) It published its report in the year 1979 and suggested various changes for SEBCs.
(iii) It suggested that 28 percent seats to be reserved for backward communities.
(iv) The Mandal commission report did not came into force until 1999.
A) (ii) and (iii) B) (i) and (ii) C) Only (iv) D) (i), (ii) and (iii)
11.) Identify the incorrect statement about Judiciary in India
A) Every law passed by the Parliament needs approval of the Supreme Court
B) Judiciary can strike down a law if it goes against the spirit of the Constitution
C) Judiciary is independent of the Executive only
D) Any citizen can approach the courts if her rights are violated
12) Identify the correct number of seats reserved for the Schedule tribes in the Lok Sabha
elections:
A) 543 B) 84 C) 49 D) None of the above
13) Which of the following is not an instance of an exercise of a fundamental right?
A) Workers from Bihar go to the Punjab to work on the farms
B) Christian missions set up a chain of missionary schools
C) Men and women government employees get the same salary
D) Parents’ property is inherited by their children
14) Why is the climate of India described as "tropical monsoon?"
A) Due to the year-round availability of rainfall
B) Because of the dominance of the monsoon winds that bring heavy seasonal rains
C) Due to high temperatures throughout the year
D) Because of the presence of tropical rainforests across India
15) Which of the following is true about the drainage system of the Indian subcontinent?
A) All rivers in India flow westwards.
B) Most rivers in India flow towards the east.
C) All rivers in India flow towards the south.
D) Most rivers in India flow towards the north.
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16) In which decade did India experience the highest decadal increase in food grain production
A) 2002-03 B) 2009-10 C) 2013-14 D) 2005-06
17)Which of the following best describes human capital?
A) The physical tools and machinery used in production
B) The wealth possessed by individuals
C) The skills, knowledge, and experience of individuals that contribute to economic growth
D) Both (b) and (c)
18.) What is the difference between traditional and modern farming methods in Palampur?
A) Modern farming methods use advanced technology and require fewer workers, while traditional
farming depends more on manual labour and natural resources.
B) Modern farming methods use more water, while traditional farming uses less.
C) Traditional farming requires advanced machinery, while modern farming uses simple tools.
D) There is no difference between traditional and modern farming in Palampur.
19) What is the main objective of the Public Distribution System (PDS) in India?
A) To increase the production of crops
B) To provide essential food items at subsidized prices to people from low-income groups
C) To control food prices in the market
D) To eliminate the need for imports of food
20) Which of the following is not a factor contributing to poverty?
A) Lack of employment opportunities
B) High economic growth rate
C) Inadequate access to education and healthcare
D) Political instability and corruption
SECTION – B (2×4 = 8)
VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS :-

21) Highlight two arguments against Democracy that affects its functioning.
22) Discuss any two steps taken by ANC to fight against the apartheid system in early 20th century.
23) Why the period between 1715-1789 caused subsistence crisis in France? State any two reasons.
24) Write the Latitudinal and Longitudinal extent of India.
SECTION –C (3×5=15)
SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS:-
25) Which events led to the removal of monarch in February 1917 in Russia?
26) Elaborate any three reasons for the high density of population in the Northern plains of India.
27) The scope of rights has expanded a lot with passage of time. Discuss.
28) What were the various factors of Production in the village Palampur?
29) Explain any three factors that Controls the Climate of India.
SECTION –D (5x4= 20)
LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS:-
30) What were the steps taken by Adolf Hitler that resulted in the destruction of Democracy in
Germany?
31) Explain the different methods used to measure the population change in the country.
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32) A) Explain the concept of public interest litigation. (2.5)
B) Discuss the roles and responsibilities of NHRC. (2.5)
33) State any five steps taken by the government of India to promote skill and vocational education.
SECTION – E (4X3 =12)
Read the following sources and answer the following questions given below.
SOURCE – A:-
The period from 1793 to 1794 is referred to as the Reign of Terror. Robespierre followed a policy of
severe control and punishment. All those whom he saw as being ‘enemies’ of the republic – ex-nobles
and clergy, members of other political parties, even members of his own party who did not agree with
his methods – were arrested, imprisoned and then tried by a revolutionary tribunal. If the court found
them ‘guilty’ they were guillotined. The guillotine is a device consisting of two poles and a blade with
which a person is beheaded. It was named after Dr Guillotine who invented it.
Question No. 34:-
A) Who was the leader of France during the reign of terror? (1)
B) Why this period was called the “Reign of terror”? (1)
C) What were the steps taken during reign of terror to bring Equality in the society? (2)
SOURCE – B:-
A characteristic feature of the cold weather season over the northern plains is the inflow of cyclonic
disturbances from the west and the northwest. These low-pressure systems, originate over the
Mediterranean Sea and western Asia and move into India, along with the westerly flow. They cause
the much-needed winter rains over the plains and snowfall in the mountains. Although the total
amount of winter rainfall locally known as ‘mahawat’ is small, they are of immense importance for the
cultivation of ‘rabi’ crops. The peninsular region does not have a well-defined cold season. There is
hardly any noticeable seasonal change in temperature pattern during winters due to the moderating
influence of the sea.
Question No. –35:-
A)Explain the term ‘Mahawat’. (1)
B)Why rainfall can be seen during Winters in the northern part of our country? (1)
C)Write two features of Cold weather season in our country. (2)
SOURCE – C :-
Buffer Stock is the stock of food grains, namely wheat and rice procured by the government through
Food Corporation of India (FCI). The FCI purchases wheat and rice from the farmers in states where
there is surplus production. The farmers are paid a pre-announced price for their crops. This price is
called Minimum Support Price. The MSP is declared by the government every year before the sowing
season to provide incentives to the farmers for raising the production of these crops. The purchased
food grains are stored in granaries. This is done to distribute food grains in the deficit areas and
among the poorer strata of society at a price lower than the market price also known as Issue Price.
This also helps resolve the problem of shortage of food during adverse weather conditions or during
the periods of calamity.
Question No. 36 :-
A) What is the role of FCI in our country? (1)
B) Why Buffer stock is created in our country? (1)
C) Explain any two steps taken by government to ensure food security in India (2)
SECTION – F ( 5 Marks)
(MAP WORK)
Question No. 37 :-
A) Shade any one region of India receiving rainfall more than 200 cm.
B) Shade any one region of India receiving rainfall less than 10 cm.
C) Pulicat lake.
D) Kaziranga National park
E) Mudumalai Wildlife sanctuary

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