Half Yearly Class 9 Social Studies Set 3 | Social Studies (SST) Class 9 PDF Download

Time: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:
(i) The question paper comprises four sections: A, B, C, and D. 
(ii) All questions are compulsory. However, internal choices are provided in some questions. 
(iii) Section A consists of 20 objective type questions (MCQs/Assertion-Reason) carrying 1 mark each. 
(iv) Section B consists of 7 very short answer questions carrying 2 marks each. 
(v) Section C consists of 7 short answer questions carrying 3 marks each. 
(vi) Section D consists of 5 long answer questions carrying 5 marks each. 
(vii) Draw neat and labelled diagrams or maps wherever necessary.

Section A

Q1. The French Revolution’s slogan was:  (1 Mark) 
(a) Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
(b) Peace, Justice, Unity
(c) Freedom, Power, Wealth
(d) Equality, Order, Stability

Q2. The Russian Revolution was influenced by the ideas of:  (1 Mark) 
(a) Rousseau
(b) Karl Marx
(c) Voltaire
(d) Montesquieu

Q3. India shares its longest land boundary with:  (1 Mark) 
(a) China
(b) Bangladesh
(c) Pakistan
(d) Nepal

Q4. The Peninsular Plateau is divided into:  (1 Mark) 
(a) Northern and Southern Plateaus
(b) Central Highlands and Deccan Plateau
(c) Eastern and Western Plateaus
(d) Himalayan and Coastal Plateaus

Q5. A non-democratic government is ruled by:  (1 Mark) 
(a) Elected representatives
(b) A single leader or group
(c) The judiciary
(d) The people

Q6. The Indian Constitution ensures:  (1 Mark) 
(a) Justice, Liberty, Equality
(b) Power, Wealth, Authority
(c) Unity, Stability, Control
(d) Freedom, Order, Peace

Q7. In Palampur, multiple cropping refers to:  (1 Mark) 
(a) Growing one crop per year
(b) Growing multiple crops in a year
(c) Using machines for farming
(d) Irrigating fields

Q8. Which of the following is a human resource?  (1 Mark) 
(a) Land
(b) Skilled labour
(c) Machinery
(d) Water

Q9. The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen was passed in:  (1 Mark) 
(a) 1789
(b) 1791
(c) 1793
(d) 1804

Q10. The Palk Strait separates India from:  (1 Mark) 
(a) Maldives
(b) Sri Lanka
(c) Andaman Islands
(d) Lakshadweep

Q11. Assertion (A): The French Revolution ended absolute monarchy.  (1 Mark) 
Reason (R): The National Assembly established a constitutional monarchy in 1791.
(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) A is false, but R is true.

Q12. Assertion (A): The Russian Revolution led to land redistribution.  (1 Mark) 
Reason (R): The Bolsheviks aimed to give land to peasants.
(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) A is false, but R is true.

Q13. Assertion (A): India’s location is central to Asia.  (1 Mark) 
Reason (R): It lies at the head of the Indian Ocean.
(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) A is false, but R is true.

Q14. Assertion (A): The Northern Plains are fertile.  (1 Mark) 
Reason (R): They are formed by alluvial deposits from rivers.
(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) A is false, but R is true.

Q15. Assertion (A): Democracy ensures equal treatment of citizens.  (1 Mark) 
Reason (R): It provides equal rights under the law.
(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) A is false, but R is true.

Q16. Assertion (A): Unemployment reduces economic growth.  (1 Mark) 
Reason (R): It leads to underutilisation of human resources.
(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) A is false, but R is true.

Q17. The Russian Revolution established which form of government?  (1 Mark) 
(a) Monarchy
(b) Socialist
(c) Democratic
(d) Theocratic

Q18. The Northern Plains are formed by:  (1 Mark) 
(a) Volcanic rocks
(b) Alluvial deposits
(c) Coral reefs
(d) Sedimentary rocks

Q19. The Indian Constitution was drafted by:  (1 Mark) 
(a) British Parliament
(b) Constituent Assembly
(c) Supreme Court
(d) Indian National Congress

Q20. In Palampur, which season is suitable for wheat cultivation?  (1 Mark) 
(a) Kharif
(b) Rabi
(c) Zaid
(d) Monsoon

Section B

Q1. What was the Reign of Terror in the French Revolution?  (2 Mark) 

Q2.  What is meant by the term ‘Duma’ in the Russian Revolution?  (2 Mark)

Q3. Name two states through which the Western Ghats pass.  (2 Mark)

Q4.  Define federalism in the context of the Indian Constitution.  (2 Mark)

Q5. What is the Green Revolution in the context of Palampur?  (2 Mark)

Q6.  Define seasonal unemployment with an example.  (2 Mark)

Q7. The French Revolution was inevitable. Give reasons to prove your argument.  (2 Mark)

Section C

Q1. Explain three social changes brought by the French Revolution.  (3 Mark)

Q2.  Describe the impact of the Russian Revolution on Russian society.  (3 Mark)

Q3. On an outline map of India,  mark and label the Ganga River and the Deccan Plateau.  (3 Mark)

Q4. Explain three demerits of democracy.  (3 Mark)

Q5.  Describe the process of drafting the Indian Constitution.  (3 Mark)

Q6. Explain the role of modern farming methods in Palampur.  (3 Mark)

Q7.  (Internal Choice)  (3 Mark)
Option  1:  Explain three differences between the Eastern and Western Coastal Plains.
Option 2: Describe the role of peasants in the Russian Revolution.

Section D

Q1. (a) Explain the causes of the Subsistence Crisis in France. (3 marks) 
(b) How did the French Revolution influence democracy? (2 marks) 

Q2. (a) Describe the features of India’s island groups. (3 marks) 
(b) Why is the Peninsular Plateau significant for India? (2 marks) 

Q3. (Internal Choice)   (5 Mark)
Option 1: (a) Explain the role of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in framing the Indian Constitution.
(b) Why is the Preamble important?

Option 2: (a) Explain the economic activities in Palampur. 
(b) How does literacy contribute to human resource development?

Q4. The French Revolution was inevitable. Give reasons to prove your argument.  (5 Mark)

Q5. Explain the role of women in Germany during Hitler’s dictatorship.  (5 Mark)

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