DAV PUBLIC SCHOOL PAKHOWAL ROAD LUDHIANA

FINAL EXAMINATION (2023-24)

SOCIAL SCIENCE
CLASS IX

Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:
i. Question paper comprises Six Sections – A, B, C, D, E and F. 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. Answer 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.
Answer 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 few questions. Only one of the choices in such questions must be attempted.
ix. In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question,
wherever necessary.
SECTION A
MCQs (1X20=20)
1 How did the conservatives differ from the Radicals and Liberals? Identify the correct
statement from the following options.

a. Conservatives demanded Universal Adult Suffrage

b. Conservatives supported Radicals
c. Conservatives believed some changes had to be brought through a slow process.
d. Conservatives were against old or past traditions and customs.

2 India has been endowed with various physical characteristics. It has a varied physical feature in all corners
of the country and sometimes even the opposite taking in view all these features, identify which of the
following physical divisions of India is one of the most ancient and stable land masses of the earth?
a. Young Fold Mountains
b. Sandy Desert
c. DeccanPlateau
d. Central highlands

3 Look at the picture given below. Identify the picture and find out its significance during the
French Revolution from the following options.

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 a. Becoming free
b. Freedom of speech
c. Royal power
d. Women empowerment

4 Arrange the following in chronological order:

I. Constitutional monarch
II. System of old regime
III. Battle of Waterloo
IV. The meeting of Estates General
OPTIONS:
a. III, II, I & IV
b. I, II, III & IV
c. II, IV, I & III
d. IV, II, III & I
5 Which of the following options represents the cold weather season.
(I) It is a season in which North East Trade winds prevail over the country.
(II) The average temperature is between 25°C to 35°C of the Northern Plains.
(III) It receives rainfall from north East trade winds.
(IV) It is of immense importance for the cultivation of 'Rabi 'crops.
Options:
a. Statement (I) and (III) are correct
b. Statement (I) and (II) are correct
c. Statement (I), (II) and (III) are correct
d. Statement (I) and (IV) are correct

6 Which of the following description of Himalayas is NOT correct?

a. Three parallel ranges runs from West to East
b. Purvachal are the highest mountains
c. It has an arc of 2400km
d. Himadri is the highest range

7 Match the following:

RIVERS Tributaries
a. Ganga I. Zaskar, Hunza, Ravi
b. Indus II. Betwa, Chambal, Son

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 c. Kaveri III. Sabarmati, Mahi, Periyar
d. Tapi IV. Amravati, Hemvati, Kabini
OPTIONS
A. a-I, b-IV, c-III, d-II
B. a-II, b-I, c-IV, d-III
C. a-IV, b-I, c-III, d-II
D. a-I, b-IV, c-II, d-III

8 Consider the following statements regarding democracy. Identify the incorrect one from the
following:
A. Parliament cannot pass laws without the consent of the Chief of Army.
B. People feel free and equal.
C. Two or more parties to contest in elections
D. All decisions are taken by the repreststives of the people.

9 Traffic in human beings and begar and other similar forms of forced labour are prohibited,
and any contravention of this provision shall be an offence punishable under law.
Read the clue and find out the Right which is enshrined in the constitution of India.
A. Right to freedom
B. Right to equality
C. Right to freedom of religion
D. Right against exploitation

10 The true statement regarding the Judiciary is that

A. Decision of Supreme Court does not bind on High Courts.
B. Judiciary administration is run by executive body
C. Indian Judiciary is integrated.
D. Judges can never be removed.

11 Which one among the following pairs is correctly matched?

LIST I LIST II
A. Eastern Coast Konkan
B. Northern plains Bhabbar
C. Indian Desert Sabarmati
D. Coastal plain Northernmost border

12. There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per
the codes provided below:
Assertion (A): Reserved seats for SC and ST donot take away the legitimate share of any other
social group
Reason (R): Reservation deprived the voice of a significant section of our population.

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 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.

13 Consider the statements given below and choose the correct answer
Statement I: Not every German was a Nazi.
Statement II: Many organised active resistance to Nazism, braving police repression and death.
a. Statement I is correct and II is incorrect.
b. Statement I is incorrect and II is correct
c. Both I and II are incorrect.
d. Both Iand II are correct.

14 The day typically begins with the President of India hoisting the national flag at Kartavya
Path in New Delhi, followed by a majestic parade showcasing the country's diverse cultural
heritage, military prowess, and technological achievements
Read the information and find out the day.
a. Republic Day
b. Independence Day
c. Gandhi Jayanti
d. Constitution Enforcement Day

15 Apart from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, who else constitutes the Parliament?
a. Prime minister
b. Chief Minister
c. Governor
d. President

16 There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per
the codes provided below: (1)
Assertion (A): Prime minister is the head of the state.
Reason (R ) : Prime Minister exercises all governmental powers.
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.

17 Mr Z is living in Delhi and purchasing milk,vegetables at controled rate.Find out the

cooperative.

OPTIONS:
a. Amul
b. Mother Dairy
c. Krishna

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 d. Verka
18 _____________ states still suffer from starvation and famine like conditions?
a. Rajasthan
b. Jharkhand
c. Odhisha
d. All of these
19 'M' lives in a country which has long coastline of 7516.6 km. Identify the country in which M
lives and find out the country that does not share its land boundary with the country of 'M'.
a. Bhutan
b. Nepal
c. Iraq
d. Myanmar
20 Decrease in IMR (Infant Mortality Rate) of a country signifies:
a. Increase in life expectancy
b. Increase in GDP
c. Economic development of a country
d. Increase in number of colleges in a country
SECTION B
VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

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21 Analyse any two factors that were responsible for the transformation of France from Monarchy to
constitutional monarchy.
22 Mention any 2 implications of Right to Equality in India.
23 Suggest any two ways to conserve the rivers in India.
24. Study the table and answer the question given below.

Why schedule Tribes are considered the most vulnerable group of the people who are below the
poverty line?

SECTION C
SHORT ANSWER BASED QUESTIONS (3X5=15)

25. What led to subsistence crisis in France.

OR
The most important step of Jacobin club was abolition of slavery. Comment.

26. 'Hot weather season of India have different faces'. Substantiate this statement with suitable
examples

27. In what ways PDS proved to be a Bane for the society. Explain with 3 examples.

28. Differentiate between Western ghats and Eastern ghats

29. ‘Education plays an important role in Human Capital Formation.’ Justify the statement with
suitable arguments.

SECTION D
LONG ANSWER BASED QUESTIONS (5X4=20)

30 Describe the Nazi cult of motherhood (5

OR )

Nazism and hilers worldview is synonymous. Comment.

Give an account of features of Northern Plains in India.

Or
Physical features of India are complimentary to each other. Justify the statement with suitable
arguments.

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32. In India the value of free and fair elections has always been promoted. But still there are
some challenges to achieve this goal. Elucidate with the suitable arguments.
33. " Extreme poverty anywhere is a threat to human security everywhere"Explain the causes of
poverty in India.

SECTION-E
CASE BASED QUESTIONS (4x3=12)

34.Read the source given below and answer the question that follows: (4)
Women in the February Revolution ‘Women workers, often ... inspired their male co-workers …
At the Lorenz telephone factory, … Marfa Vasileva almost single handedly called a successful
strike. Already that morning, in celebration of Women’s Day, women workers had presented red
bows to the men … Then Marfa Vasileva, a milling machine operator stopped work and declared
an impromptu strike. The workers on the floor were ready to support her … The foreman informed
the management and sent her a loaf of bread. She took the bread but refused to go back to work.
The administrator asked her again why she refused to work and she replied, “I cannot be the only
one who is satiated when others are hungry”. Women workers from another section of the factory
gathered around Marfa in support and gradually all the other women ceased working. Soon the men
downed their tools as well and the entire crowd rushed onto the street.’
34.1 Which day came to be called as the International Women's Day in Russia? 1
34.2 On the right bank of which river were the women workers living? 1
34.3 Write the 2 results of the February revolution led by workers in Russia?

35. Read the given extract and answer following questions: (4)
National River Conservation Plan (NRCP) The activities of Ganga Action Plan (GAP)
phase-I, initiated in 1985, were declared closed on 31st March 2000. The Steering Committee of
the National River Conservation Authority reviewed the progress of the GAP and necessary
correction on the basis of lessons learnt and experiences gained from GAP Phase-I. These have
been applied to the major polluted rivers of the country under the NRCP
35.1Why is there a concern to Clean River Ganga. 1
35.2 Examine the effects of pollution of rivers. 1
35.3 Highlight the importance of rivers in our lives. 2

36. Read the given extract and answer following questions. (4)
Clearly democracy is not a magical solution for all the problems. It has not ended poverty
in our country and in other parts of the world. Democracy as the form of government
ensures that people take their own decisions. This does not guarantee that their decisions
will be good. People can make mistakes. Involving the people in these decisions does leads
to delay in decision making.
36.1 In Democracy elected representatives have the final power’ Give one example to
prove the statement. 1

36.2 Is democracy successful in bringing economic equality? Support your answer. 1

36.3 Write any 2 arguments against democracy. 2

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 SECTION-F
MAP SKILL BASED QUESTION (2+3=5)

37 a. Two places A and B have been marked on the given outline map of World. Identify
them and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them. (2)
A. Allied Power
B. Axis Power

37 b. On the outline map of India locate and label the following items: (3)

a. The Karakoram range

b. Sambhar lake
c. State having highest density of population

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