MATUSHRI AHILYADEVI PUBLIC SCHOOL
HALF YEARLY EXAMINATION
CLASS – IX
SUBJECT – SOCIAL SCIENCE
TIME: 2.30 HOURS MAXIMUM MARKS: 80
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Section A has questions 1 to 20: MCQs of 1 mark each.
Section B has questions 21 to 24: Very Short Answer Type Questions of 2 marks each.
Section C has questions 25 to 29: Short Answer Type Questions of 3 marks each.
Section D has questions 30 to 33: Long Answer Type Questions of 5 marks each.
Section E has questions 34 to 36: Case Based Questions of 4 marks each.
Section F has question 37: Map Based Question of 5 marks.
SECTION – A
1. When did the French Revolution begin?
o a) 1789
o b) 1765
o c) 1804
o d) 1815
2. Who was the king of France during the French Revolution?
o a) Louis XIV
o b) Louis XVI
o c) Napoleon Bonaparte
o d) Maximilien Robespierre
3. What was the name of the fortress prison stormed by the revolutionaries on July 14,
1789?
o a) Tuileries
o b) Bastille
o c) Versailles
o d) Notre Dame
4. Who led the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia?
o a) Stalin
o b) Lenin
o c) Trotsky
o d) Nicholas II
5. What was the primary slogan of the Bolshevik Revolution?
o a) Freedom and Equality
o b) Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
o c) Peace, Land, and Bread
o d) All power to the Soviets
6. The term "Socialism" refers to:
o a) Government by a king
o b) Private ownership of resources
o c) Equal distribution of wealth
o d) Colonial exploitation
7. Which latitude divides India into almost two equal halves?
o a) Tropic of Cancer
o b) Equator
o c) Tropic of Capricorn
o d) Arctic Circle
8. Which of the following countries does NOT share a land boundary with India?
o a) Nepal
o b) China
o c) Afghanistan
o d) Malaysia
9. India's coastline length is approximately:
o a) 5,000 km
o b) 6,100 km
o c) 7,516 km
o d) 8,500 km
10. The Himalayas consist of three parallel ranges, which include:
a) Karakoram, Ladakh, Zaskar
b) Himadri, Himachal, Shivaliks
c) Vindhyas, Satpuras, Western Ghats
d) Nilgiris, Annamalai, Aravallis
11. Which mountain range separates the Northern Plains from the Deccan Plateau?
a) Himalayas
b) Aravallis
c) Western Ghats
d) Vindhya and Satpura ranges
12. Which form of government allows people to participate directly in decision-making?
a) Monarchy
b) Dictatorship
c) Direct democracy
d) Oligarchy
13. The most common form of democracy practiced worldwide is:
a) Direct democracy
b) Indirect democracy
c) Monarchy
d) Military rule
14. In a democratic system, elections must be held at regular intervals. What is this
feature called?
a) Periodic elections
b) Frequent voting
c) Universal suffrage
d) Unstable governance
15. The Indian Constitution was adopted on:
a) January 26, 1947
b) November 26, 1949
c) January 26, 1950
d) August 15, 1950
16. Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?
a) Jawaharlal Nehru
b) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
c) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
d) Mahatma Gandhi
17. The right to vote in India is granted to all citizens aged:
a) 16 and above
b) 18 and above
c) 21 and above
d) 25 and above
18. What is the term used for the population that contributes to the country's economy
by working and earning?
a) Demographic dividend
b) Human capital
c) Economic workforce
d) Unskilled labor
19. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of poverty?
a) Lack of basic necessities
b) High levels of unemployment
c) High income
d) Inability to access education
20. Which program was launched by the Indian government to reduce poverty and
unemployment by creating wage employment?
a) MNREGA
b) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
c) Midday Meal Scheme
d) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
SECTION – B
Q21. How many level of government do we have in India?
Q22. Write Latitudes and Longitudes of India?
Q23. What do you mean by Fraternity?
Q24. What is socialism?
SECTION- C
Q25. Write a short note on Russian revolution?
Q26. How can a citizen become a resource for his/her country?
Q27. Write the steps of conducting Elections in India.
Q28. Write a short note on Council of ministers and their role and responsibility.
Q29. Describe any three Physical features of India.
SECTION – D
Q30. Why do we need Institutions? Write about some important Political institution of
India.
Q31. Why do we need a constitution? Describe any three main functions of the constitution.
Q32. Write and explain important words mentioned in Preamble of Indian constitution.
Q33. Explain any five changes introduced by Bolsheviks in Russia after October Revolution
of 1917.
SECTION – E
Q34. Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow:
In 1789, France was facing a severe financial crisis, and the government, under King Louis
XVI, was unable to address the increasing discontent among its citizens. The inequality
between the different estates (the clergy, the nobility, and the commoners) fueled
resentment. While the first two estates were exempt from paying taxes, the burden fell
heavily on the common people. Rising food prices, unemployment, and poor harvests
worsened the conditions. The commoners demanded equality, liberty, and fraternity. The
storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, marked the start of the revolution, eventually
leading to the end of monarchy and establishment of a republic.
Questions:
1. What were the major factors that contributed to the French Revolution in 1789?
2. How did the storming of the Bastille become a symbolic event of the French
Revolution?
Q35. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:
India's location at the head of the Indian Ocean gives it a strategic importance. The Deccan
Peninsula protrudes into the Indian Ocean, enabling India to have close contact with West
Asia, Africa, and Europe from the western coast, and Southeast and East Asia from the
eastern coast. India’s geographic position made it a center for trade routes that connected
Asia to Europe. This unique location also helps India play a vital role in global geopolitics
and international trade. Additionally, India’s connection to the world through sea routes
helped develop cultural and commercial exchanges.
Questions:
1. How has India’s location helped it develop economic and cultural connections with
the world?
2. What is the significance of the Deccan Peninsula in India’s geographical location?
Q36. Read the Passage given below and answer the questions that follow
India is the world’s largest democracy. Every five years, citizens vote in elections to elect
their representatives. The Election Commission of India (ECI) ensures free and fair elections
by maintaining a transparent process. Political parties campaign, presenting their policies
and programs, and citizens vote to select their representatives. In the 2019 general
elections, over 900 million people were eligible to vote, and more than 67% of the
electorate exercised their right. The system ensures that elected representatives reflect the
people's choices and preferences, providing legitimacy to the government.
Questions:
1. How does the Election Commission of India ensure free and fair elections?
2. Why are Elections considered essential in a democracy like India?
37. Locate and label the following items on the given map
Deccan plateau.
Southernmost latitude of India
State with the most Lok Sabha seats
The state which is famous for its ‘Chai Bagan’.
State of Meghalaya
