केन्द्रीय विद्यालय सं गठन, दे हरादून सं भाग
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, Dehradun Region
Modal Question Paper Session Ending Exam
Class IX
Sub: Social Science (087)
Session: 2024-25
Time allowed: 03 Hours Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:
i. Question paper comprises five Sections – A, B, C, D and E. 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.
Answers 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.
Answers 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 History
(2 marks) and 37b from Geography (3 marks).
viii. There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided
in a 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
MCQs (1X20=20)
Q.1 1
Q.2 Which of the following country has the largest single concentration of the poor in 1
the world?
(a) Pakistan (b) China (c) India (d) Bangladesh
Q.3 1
Q.4 Rule of law is the feature of which form of government? 1
(a) Dictatorship (b) Democracy (c) Monarchy (d) All of these
Q.5 The Lok Sabha or Vidhan Sabha stands ‘dissolved’ when : 1
(a) Chief minister dies in office (b) Chief minister wishes
(c) Election commission wishes
(d) the term of all the elected representatives comes to an end
Q.6 1
Q.7 1
Q.8 What was the major difference between Russia and other European countries at 1
the beginning of the twentieth century?
(a) Communist party was legal in Russia whereas in Europe it was illegal.
(b) Majority of Russian population was agrarian whereas in Europe it was industrial
worker.
(c) Russian had a constitution whereas in Europe nationalists were trying to draft
the constitution for their people.
(d) Russia was under the influence of Roman Catholic Church whereas in Europe
Orthodox Church was influential.
Q.9 Who was the Coverage target group under PDS? 1
(a) Poorest of poor (b) Universal
(c) People of BPL and APL (d) Backward blocks
Q.10 Which of the following state does not share border with Pakistan? 1
(a) Jammu and Kashmir (b) Punjab
(c) Himachal Pradesh (d) Rajasthan
Q.11 1
Q.12 In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and 1
Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option:
Assertion (A): the government declares the Minimum Support Price every year
before the sowing season.
Reason (R): Minimum Support Price provide incentives to farmers for raising the
production of these crops.
Options:
(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 correct, but R is wrong.
(d) A is wrong, but R is correct.
Q.13 Rajat works in a textile factory. There, he dyes the fabric. Other workers are also 1
engaged in different activities. Some workers spin the yarn, while some workers
weave cloths. Some other workers like Rajat dye the fabric. Analyse the
information given above and consider which one of the following factors of
production is talked about :
(a) Fixed capital (b) Human capital
(c) Working capital (d) None of the above
Q.14 1
Q.15 1
Q.16 Which type of unemployment exists in urban areas ? 1
(a) Disguised unemployment (b) Seasonal unemployment
(c) Educated unemployment
(d) There is no unemployment found in urban areas
Q.17 Find the Incorrect option: 1
(a) Poverty line is minimum level of income or consumption, necessary to fulfil l
the basic needs.
(b) A person is poor if his/her income or consumption is less than poverty line
(c) Poverty line may differ for each country
(d) World Bank’s poverty line is $ 1.90 per person per day for developing country
and $5.50 per person per day for developed countries.
Q.18 1
Q.19 In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and 1
Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option:
Assertion (A): Farmers of Punjab, Haryana and Western Uttar Pradesh were the
first to try out the modem farming methods in India.
Reason (R): Farmers of these states were easily trained to use modem farming
methods.
Options:
(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 correct, but R is wrong.
(d) A is wrong, but R is correct.
Q.20 Raghu lives in a slum in Kanpur. He has a wife and two children. He works as an 1
agricultural labour. He earns less than 1900 per month. However, with the help of
a govt. scheme he manages to get 13 kg of food grains at the rate of ` 2 per kg
wheat and? ` 3 per kg rice. Analyse the information given above and identify which
one of the following Scheme has assisted Raghu :
(a) BPL Ration Card (b) APL Ration Card
(c) Anthodia Card (d) Food for Work
SECTION-B
VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (2X4=8)
Q.21 Which is the most common form of democracy prevalent in the world? 2
Or
Point two major differences between the South African and the India Preamble to
their respective constitutions.
Or
What is the primary desire of political leaders?
Or
What is SEBC?
Or
What is RTI?
Q.22 State the present-day significance of the patriotic song ‘Marseillaise for France’. 2
or“
Power flows from the barrel of the gun.”—Who gave this statement?
Or
How did Bismarck manage to unify Prussia?
Q.23 In how many parts is the Peninsular Plateau broadly divided? 2
Or
Which winds account for rainfall along the Malabar Coast?
Or
Mention the factor that plays a significant role in changing the composition and
distribution of the population
Q.24 What do you understand by “people as a resource”? 2
or
How has Kerala succeeded in reducing poverty?
Or
Why does the Government give subsidies?
SECTION-C
VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (3X5=15)
Q.25 Sometimes, it is necessary to regulate campaigns to ensure that every political 3
party and candidate gets a fair and equal chance to compete. Analyse the
statement in the context of India.
OR
How do we distinguish democratic elections from any other election?
Q.26 Discuss the various problems, which were being faced by the women in France. [3] 3
OR
What was Estate General? Who walked out of Estate General called by Louis XVI
Q.27 There has been a substantial shift in the understanding of food security. Analyse. 3
OR
What is food security? Why we need it?
Q.28 A simple definition of democracy is not adequate. Analyse 3
Q.29 Give a brief description of division of the northern plains because of rivers draining 3
it.
OR
Describe the Andaman and Nicobar Islands group of India
Section-D
LONG ANSWER BASED QUESTIONS (5X4=20)
Q.30 What do you understand by green revolution? Discuss its merits and demerits. [ 5
OR
What are the common non-farm activities in which villagers are involved in
production ?
Q.31 Read the extract and answer the questions that follows: [1+2+2)
The pressure and wind conditions over India are unique. During winter, there is a =5
high-pressure area north of the Himalayas. Cold dry winds blow from this region to
the low-pressure areas over the oceans to the south. In summer, a low-pressure
area develops over interior Asia, as well as, over northwestern India. This causes a
complete reversal of the direction of winds during summer. Air moves from the
high-pressure area over the southern Indian Ocean, in a south-easterly direction,
crosses the equator, and turns right towards the low-pressure areas over the
Indian subcontinent. These are known as the Southwest Monsoon winds. These
winds blow over the warm oceans, gather moisture and bring widespread rainfall
over the mainland of India.
(i) Why does air crossing the equator turn right?
(ii) Evaluate the role played by the Himalayas in influencing the climate of India?
(iii) Why does a complete reversal of the direction of winds take place in India?
Q.32 What is executive? Why are some executives more powerful than other is? 5
OR
Implementing the recommendations of the Mandal Commission by the Indian
Government was the most hotly debated issue in the country. Analyse.
Q.33 What are the changes made by the Bolsheviks after the October revolution? 5
Section-E
Case Based Questions (4x3=12)
Read the source given below and answer the question that follows:
Q.34 Poverty has certainly declined in India. But despite the progress, poverty reduction 4
remains India’s most compelling challenge. Wide disparities in poverty are visible
between rural and urban areas and among different states. Certain social and economic
groups are more vulnerable to poverty. Poverty reduction is expected to make better
progress in the next ten to fifteen years. This would be possible mainly due to higher
economic growth and increasing stress on universal free elementary education,
declining population growth and increasing empowerment of women and the
economically weaker sections of society.
What are the factors involved in the elevation of rural poverty?
34.1 1
Name one social section which is vulnerable to poverty due to its social status
34.2 1
Explain one effect on women due to poverty.
34.3 2
Read the source given below and answer the question that follows
Q.35 The members of the Jacobin club belonged mainly to the less prosperous section of 4
society. They included small shopkeepers, artisans such as shoemakers, pastry cooks,
watchmakers, printers, as well as servants and daily wage workers. Their leader was
Maximilian Robespierre. A large group among the Jacobins decided to start, wearing
long striped trousers similar to those worn by dock workers. This was to set themselves
apart from the fashionable sections of society, especially nobles, who wore knee-
breeches.
Who were the members of Jacobin Club?
35.1 1
Who was Maximilian Robespierre?
35.2 1
Which type of dress was worn by the members of the Jacobin Club? Why did the
35.3 members of the Jacobin club wear this type of dress? 2
Read the source given below and answer the question that follows:
Q.36 The Constituent Assembly worked in a systematic, open and consensual manner. First, 4
some basic principles were decided and agreed upon. Then a Drafting Committee
chaired by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar prepared a draft constitution for discussion. Several
rounds of thorough discussion took place on the Draft Constitution, clause by clause.
More than two .thousand amendments were considered. The members deliberated for
114 days spread over three years. Every document presented and every word spoken
in the Constituent Assembly has been recorded and preserved. These are called
'Constituent Assembly Debates'. When printed, these debates are 12 bulky volumes!
These debates provide the rationale behind every provision of the Constitution. These
are used to interpret the meaning of the Constitution.
Who was the head of the Drafting Committee of the constituent assembly?
36.1 1
In how many years was the Indian constitution written?
36.2 1
Under what name all the proposals and debates of the constituent assembly were
36.3 published? 2
Section-F
Map Skill Based Question (1x5)
Q.37
Q.37.a (a) Two places A and B have been marked on the given outline map of World. Identify 2
them and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them:
History:
(A) Country, which fought First World War as central power.
(B) Country under German expansion (Nazi Power).
Q.37.b Geography: 3
(i) National park–Kaziranga.
(ii) Identify– peninsular river.
(iii) State having highest density of population.
(iv) Coastal Plain – Konkan
(v) Capital of state – Rajasthan
(vi) Mountain Range : The Karakoram
