KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN

CLASS: IX MAX MARKS: 40

SUBJECT: SOCIAL SCIENCE (PT – 2) Time : 90 Minutes
1 What distinguishes liberals from democrats? 1
A. Tolerating all religions
B. Opposing the uncontrolled power of dynastic rulers
C. Did not believe in Universal Adult Franchise
D. None of the above
2 Identify the correct pair: 1
A. 1948 Women in France won the right to vote.
B. 1848-Napoleon finally defeated at waterloo.
C. 1791 National Assembly completed draft of new Constitution.
D. 1789-Louis XVI ascended throne of France.
3 The sun rises two hours earlier in Arunachal Pradesh as compared to Gujarat. What time will the watch show 1
in Gujarat if it is 6 am in Arunachal Pradesh?
A. 4 am B. 5 am C. 6 am D. 7 am
4 Identify the physiographic division using the following features: 1
(i) This is the outermost range of the Himalayas
with height varying between 900 m and 1,100 m.
(ii) The average width is 10 to 50 km.
(iii) They are composed of coarse sediments brought down by rivers from the main Himalayan ranges.
A. Great Himalayas B. Shivalik Range C Himachal D Kumaon Himalayas
5 The Dal lake, Bhimtal, Nainital, Loktak and Barapani are examples of which type of lakes? 1
A.Natural salt water lakes B.Natural freshwater lakes C.Man-made freshwater lakes D.None of the above
6 Which of the following cities is located at the confluence of Ganga and Yamuna? 1
A. Delhi B. Kanpur C. Haridwar D. Allahabad (Now Prayagraj)
7 Identify the incorrect statement direct democracy 1
A. The will of the state is expressed directly through the people themselves.
B. The representatives make laws on behalf of the people.
C. It is not really suitable for modern national state.
D. It can function only in very small countries.
8 On which of the following date India became a republic? 1
A. 26th November, 1949 B. 22nd July, 1949 C. 26th January, 1950 D. 15th August. 1947
9 Identify the incorrect statement. 1
A. In Palampur, the SC comprise one-third of the population.
B. Palampur has one Primary school and one High school.
C. Since 1960, there has been no expansion in area under cultivation in Palampur.
D. None of the above
10 The scheme for the establishment of residential schools to impart education to talented children from rural 1
areas is:
A. Kendriya Vidyalayas B. Navodaya Vidyalayas C. Sarvodaya Vidyalayas D. None of these
Assertion and Reason Type Questions
Directions (Q.No.11 .1.2.3 ): In the following questions given below, there are two statement marked as
Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option.
A . Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C . A is true but R is false.
D . But A is false and R is true.
11.1:- 1
Assertion (A): In many ways, the French Revolution was a very significant event in the history of the world. X
Reason (R): The French Revolution not only inspired French citizens to take action but it inspired many 3
philosophers and leaders across the globe. =
11.2 3
Assertion (A): Mahatma Gandhi was not a member of the Constituent Assembly, yet his vision is incorporated
in the Constitution.
Reason (R): There were many members in the Assembly who followed his vision.
11.3:-
Assertion (A): The quality of population depends upon the literacy rate, health of a person, life expectancy and
skill formation acquired by the people of the country.
Reason (R): The quality of the population decides the growth rate of the country leading to the growth of
society.
Source Based Questions (Source - 1)
Read the source given below and answer the questions that follows by choosing the most appropriate
option.
 In 1774, Louis XVI of the Bourbon family of kings ascended the throne of France. He was 20 years old and
married to the Austrian princess Marie Antoinette. Upon his accession the new king found an empty treasury.
Long years of war had drained the financial resources of France. Added to this was the cost of maintaining an
extravagant court at the immense palace of Versailles. Under Louis XVI, France helped the thirteen American
colonies to gain their independence from the common enemy, Britain. The war added more than a billion
livres to a debt that had already risen to more than 2 billion livres. Lenders who gave the state credit, now
began to charge 10 per cent interest on loans. So, the French government was obliged to spend an increasing
percentage of its budget on interest payments alone. To meet its regular expenses, such as the cost of
maintaining an army, the court, running government offices or universities, the state was forced to increase
taxes. Yet even this measure would not have sufficed. French society in the eighteenth century was divided
into three estates, and only members of the third estate paid taxes.
The society of estates was part of the feudal system that dated back to the middle ages. The term Old Regime
is usually used to describe the society and institutions of France before 1789.
12.1 Identify the correct option regarding the French treasury when Louis XVI became King of France in 1744. 1
A. The financial resources of France had drained
B. The French treasury was empty
C. Taxes were increased to improve the cost of maintenance
D. Interest on loans were increased to raise the credit
12.2 Name the group of persons invested with special functions in the church. 1
A. Peasants B. Clergy C. Nobles D.Feudals
12.3 Which family was ruling in France when the French Revolution took place? 1
A. Bourbon family B. Sultan family
C. Middle class family D. Jacobins
13 (SOURCE – 02)
Read the source given below and answer the questions that follows by choosing the most appropriate
option:
Like South Africa, India's Constitution was also drawn up under very difficult circumstances. The making of
the Constitution for a huge and diverse country like India was not an easy affair. At that time the people of
India were emerging from the status of subjects to that of citizens. The country was born through a partition on
the basis of religious differences. This was a traumatic experience for the people of India and Pakistan.
At least ten lakh people were killed on both sides of the border in partition related violence. There was another
problem. The British had left it to the rulers of the princely states to decide whether they wanted to merge with
India or with Pakistan or remain independent. The merger of these princely states was a difficult and uncertain
task. When the Constitution was being written, the future of the country did not look as secure as it does today.
The makers of the Constitution had anxieties about the present and the future of the country.
13.1 On what basis India was partitioned during the making of the Constitution? 1
A.Racial discrimination
B.Religious differences
C.On the basis of caste and creed
D.None of the above
13.2 Identify the difficulty faced during the making of Indian Constitution. 1
A.The making of the Constitution was not an easy task.
B.The people of India were emerging from the status of subjects to that of citizens.
C. The country was born through partition.
D.All of the above
13.3 Why is Indian Constitution both rigid and flexible? 1
B. The Constitution has provided a federal structure for India/
C . special majority of the Union Parliament is required to demand the Constitution.
D .All of the above

14 Which countries formed the Central Power Block during the World War I 1
15 It is a table land composed of the old crystalline, igneous and Metamorphic rocks. Which physiographic 1
division is being described?
16 Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan is meant to provide what kind of education? 1
17 How much time did the Constituent Assembly take in framing the Constitution of India? 1
18 Describe the salient features of the Constitution of india. 4
19 What is the role of education in human capital formation? 4

20 what is the difference between himalayan rivers and peninsular rivers 2+

OR 2= 4

a) Describe the contribution of the French philosophers in the outbreak of the revolution of 1789.
21 On an outline map of the world and India show the following 2+
(A) United State of America and France ( world map) 3=
(B) Arawali Hills , Pulicat lakes , Karnataka ( state ) 5