Bholananda National Vidyalaya

Unit Test II Examination

Class – IX
Subject – Social Science (087)
Session – 2021-22
Time – 90 minutes M.M – 40
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
• Students should answer all the questions of Social science in a single OMR sheet.
• The paper has been divided into four sections – A, B, C and D.
• Section A contains 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions.
• Section B contains 22 questions. Attempt any 18 questions.
• Section C contains two case based questions with 12 questions. Attempt any 5
questions per case.
• Section D contains Question 59 and 60 which are map based questions. Both
questions have to be attempted.
• All questions carry equal marks.
• There will be no negative marking.

SECTION – A
(Attempt any 20 out of 24 questions)
1. Who refute the doctrine of divine and absolute right of monarch? –
a. Rousseau
b. Louis XVI
c. John Locke
d. Voltaire
2. Which of the following agenda was taken by the people of third estate in the Tennis
Court Oath on 5th May 1789? –
a. All of the people of third estate called themselves third estate
b. They demanded to limit the power of monarch
c. They proposed to draft a new Constitution for France
d. All of the above
3. What was the main objective of the Constitution drafted by the National Assembly in
1791? –
a. Limits the power of monarch
b. Transform France into a democratic regime
c. Establishment of Reign of Terror
d. Assure voting rights to common people
4. What was the eligibility to be the Active Citizen? –
a. All men and women above 25 years of age

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 b. All men above 21 years of age who paid taxes equal to atleast 1month of
labourers’ wages
c. All the people belonged to first and second estate
d. All men above 25 years of age who paid taxes equal to atleast 3 days of
labourers’ wages
5. Who sentenced death on the charge of betrayal of one’s country or government? –
a. Napoleon Bonaparte
b. Louis XVI
c. Louis XIV
d. Robespierre
6. Which country among the India’s neighbours is the smallest? –
a. Nepal
b. Bhutan
c. Bangladesh
d. Sri Lanka
7. How many Union Territories does India have? –
a. 6
b. 7
c. 8
d. 9
8. Which of the following water bodies separate Sri Lanka and India? –
a. Palk Strait and Gulf of Khambat
b. Palk Strait and Gulf of Mannar
c. Gulf Mannar and Suez Canal
d. 10 degree channel and Panama Canal
9. Which is the highest peak of the Eastern Ghats? –
a. Mahendragiri peak
b. Dhaulagiri peak
c. Doda Betta peak
d. Anai Mudi peak
10. Which is the only river found in desert region of India? –
a. Narmada
b. Tapti
c. Luni
d. Kaveri
11. Who led the Military coup in Pakistan in 1999? –
a. Benazir Bhutto
b. Nawaz Sharif
c. Imran Khan
d. Pervez Musharraf
12. Which of the following country did not provide Right to Vote until 2015 to women? –
a. Pakistan
b. Yemen
c. Syria
d. Saudi Arabia
13. Democracy must be based on –

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 a. One party system
b. Free and fair elections
c. Choice from the ruling party
d. All of the above
14. What essentials aspects did the Black population want in their new constitution? –
a. A black president
b. Apartheid for the whites
c. Substantial social and economic rights
d. Reservation for the blacks
15. In 1928 ……………….. and eight other Congress men first drafted a Constitution for
India –
a. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
b. Motilal Nehru
c. Mahatma Gandhi
d. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
16. …………………….. played a decisive role in the integration of princely states after
the partition of India –
a. Sarder Vallabhbhai Patel
b. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
c. Dr. B R Ambedkar
d. Abul Kalam Azad
17. ………………… means where the head of the state is an elected person and not a
hereditary position –
a. Republic
b. Democratic
c. Socialist
d. Secular
18. Primary sector does NOT include –
a. Forestry
b. Mining
c. Fishing
d. Transport
19. Modern farming method do NOT cause which of the following? –
a. Fall in groundwater level
b. Soil degradation
c. Deforestation
d. Water pollution
20. In Palampur, the scope of agriculture is limited due to –
a. Lack of irrigation facilities
b. Lack of labour force
c. Lack of modern farming methods
d. Fixed amount of land resources
21. What is the aim of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan? –
a. Provide elementary education to children from 6 to 14 years.
b. Provide education to illiterate adults
c. Education to rural people

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 d. Free education to girls till class 12
22. Which is a non-economic activity? –
a. Teacher teaching in school
b. Farmer working in his own farm
c. Mother stitching clothes for her child
d. Restaurant owner cooking by customers
23. People as a resource refers to their –
a. Productive skills
b. Educational skills
c. Health conditions
d. Moral values
24. If a landless farmer finds employment during the harvesting season only on a rich
farmer’s land, then which type of unemployment is it? –
a. Disguised unemployment
b. Structure unemployment
c. Cyclical unemployment
d. Seasonal unemployment

SECTION – B
(Attempt any 18 out of 22 questions)
25. Match the column:
COLUMN A COLUMN B
A. Louis XVI i. Social Contract
B. Napoleon Bonaparte ii. Bourbon dynasty
C. Jean Jacques Rousseau iii. Revolutionary Government
D. Maximillian Robespierre iv. Military Dictator
Options:
(A) (B) (C) (D)
a. ii iv i iii
b. iii iv ii i
c. ii i iv iii
d. iv ii i iii
26. Why the people of third estate walked out in protest from the Estates General on 5th
May 1789? –
i. Louis XVI passed proposal for new taxes
ii. Monarch rejected the demand of voting for all the people presented in
the third estate
iii. French army was preparing for another war against England
Options:
a. Only I
b. Only II
c. Only I and II
d. Only II and III

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 27. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and other labelled as
Reason (R):
Assertion (A): Women’s struggle for equal political rights continued for more than two
hundred years after the French Revolution.
Reason (R): In 1976, women in France won the Right to Vote.
Option:
a. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
b. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
c. (A) is true and (R) is false
d. Both (A) and (R) are false
28. Which of the following factor is responsible for the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte? –
i. The fall of revolutionary government encouraged Napoleon Bonaparte
to take over the power.
ii. The political instability of the Directory rule paved the way for the rise
of Napoleon Bonaparte.
iii. The critical situation after the French Revolution helped Napoleon
Bonaparte to grab the power.
Options:
a. Only I
b. Only II
c. Only I and II
d. Only II and III
29. Identify the types of Himalaya with the help clues given below –
i. Average height between 900 and 1100 metres.
ii. The longitudinal valleys are called ‘Duns’.
iii. These ranges are more prone to landslides and earth quake.
Options:
a. Himadri
b. Himachal
c. Shiwalik
d. Purvanchal
30. Majuli is the largest riverine island in the world which lies in the river –
a. Ganga
b. Indus
c. Brahmaputra
d. Godavari
31. Which of the following country blocked free flow of information on internet by
placing restrictions on Yahoo, Google and Facebook? –
a. People’s Republic of China
b. Mexico
c. Japan
d. South Africa

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32. Which of the following is permitted under Rule of Law? –
a. Prime Minister can be punished for violating constitution.
b. President can rules as long as he wants.
c. People are not free to be believe in and practice any religion.
d. All of the above

33.
Which of the following option best signifies the cartoon? –
a. Democracy always comes in country when gun is used.
b. Democracy is being set up in Iraq with the help of the US and other foreign
powers.
c. Democracy is overthrown with the help of army and dictatorship imposed.
d. Democracy leads to corruption as it is based on electoral competition.
34. Find out the incorrect option:
a. Democracy is based on a fundamental principle of political equality.
b. Democracy enhances the dignity of citizens.
c. Democracy leads to corruption as it is based on electoral competition.
d. A democratic form of government is not an accountable form of government.
35. For drafting the Constitution, our leaders took inspiration from –
i. The ideals of the French Revolution
ii. The practice of parliamentary democracy in Britain
iii. The Bill of Rights of USA
Options:
a. Only I and II
b. Only II and III
c. Only I, II and III
d. Only I and III
36. The term ‘Secular’ means in the Preamble of the Constitution –
a. Right to express anything
b. Right to go anywhere
c. Right to freedom of religion
d. Right to equality before the law
37. The Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution of India in –
a. 26th November 1949
b. 26th January 1950
c. 15th August 1950
d. 24th September 1949
38. The Preamble is useful in constitutional interpretation because it –
a. Uses value-loaded words
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 b. Contains the real objective and philosophy of the Constitution makers
c. Is a source of power and limitation
d. Gives an exhaustive list of basic features of the Constitution
39. Ghamshyam a large farmer in Palampur has just bought a harvester. Seeing this, some
farm labourers who work in his farm are unhappy. One of them said that now they
will have even less work. Last year they worked for five months but this year they are
not likely to work at all.
Select the option that best signifies this situation –
a. Small farmers take loans from big farmers.
b. Small farmers work in the farms of big farmers.
c. Small farmers are unable to use harvesters.
d. Small farmers are dependent on big farmers for work.
40. Not all villages in India have such high levels of irrigation. Apart from the riverine
plains, coastal regions in our country are well-irrigated. In contrast, Deccan Plateau
have low levels of irrigation. Of the total cultivated area in the country a little less
than 40% is irrigated even today. In the remaining areas, farming is largely dependent
on rainfall.
Which of the following best signifies this situation? –
a. Production of farming
b. Effects of Green Revolution
c. Lack of irrigation sources
d. Use of modern farming methods
41. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and other labelled as
Reason (R):
Assertion (A): Farmers are able to grow three different crops in a year in Palampur.
Reason (R): Palampur has a well-developed system of irrigation.
Option:
a. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
b. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
c. (A) is true and (R) is false
d. Both (A) and (R) are false
42. The problem of disguised unemployment is more prevalent in which sector? –
a. Manufacturing
b. Service sector
c. Transport
d. Agriculture
43. The excess population is considered as a burden for an economy but they can become
human capital if there is an investment made in the form of:
a. Education and health
b. Hospitals and schools
c. Education, training and medical care
d. None of the above

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 44. On which of the following point, does the quality of population does NOT depend? –
a. Literacy rate
b. Health of a person
c. Skill formation
d. Birth of a person
45. Which one of the following is considered important to create a ‘virtuous cycle’ by the
parents? –
a. To send their children to the school
b. To provide goods food to their children
c. To join their children in corporate schools
d. To take care of the health and education of their children
46. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and other labelled as
Reason (R):
Assertion (A): Unemployment leads to wastage of manpower resources.
Reason (R): Increase in unemployment is an indicator of depressed economy.
Option:
a. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
b. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
c. (A) is true and (R) is false
d. Both (A) and (R) are false

SECTION – C
(Attempt any 5 out of 6 questions in each of the Case based question)
Read the source given below and answer any 5 of the 6 questions that follow by
choosing the most appropriate option:
France Abolishes Monarchy and Becomes a Republic
In April 1792, the National Assembly voted for a war against Prussia and Austria.
Marseillaise became the national anthem of France. While men were away fighting at the
war, women took care of their families. Large sections of the population demanded that the
revolution had to be carried further, as the Constitution of 1791 gave political rights only to
the richer sections of society. Political clubs were formed and among them, Jacobins became
the most successful club. Members of the Jacobin club included small shopkeepers, artisans
such as shoemakers, pastry cooks, watch-makers, printers, as well as servants and daily-wage
workers. Jacobin members started wearing long striped trousers similar to those worn by
dockworkers. These Jacobins were called the sans-culottes, literally meaning ‘those without
knee breeches’. On August 10 1792, Jacobins stormed the Palace of the Tuileries and held the
king hostage for several hours. Elections were held and all men of 21 years and above got the
right to vote. Monarchy was abolished on 21 September 1792 and France was declared a
republic. Louis XVI was sentenced to death by a court on the charge of treason.
47. What was Jacobin Club? –
a. It is a political club of the rich and prosperous section of people
b. It is religious organization formed St. Jacob

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 c. It is a political club had their own form of action
d. It is an association of the active citizens
48. Who are not the members of the Jacobin Club? –
a. Shoe makers
b. Artisans
c. Watchmakers
d. Professionals such as doctor, engineer, teacher
49. Who were sans-culottes? –
a. The people of third estates
b. Rich and prosperous people
c. Members of Jacobin club
d. The French aristocrats
50. Find out the national anthem of France –
a. God saves the queen
b. La Marseilles
c. Deutschlandlied
d. Het Wihelmus
51. What did the red cap of the sans-culotte symbolize? –
a. Justice
b. Fraternity
c. Equality
d. Liberty
52. When did the National Assembly declare France as Republic? –
a. 1789
b. 1791
c. 1792
d. 1794
Read the source given below and answer any 5 of the 6 questions that follow by
choosing the most appropriate option:

The Northern Plain

The northern plain has been formed by the interplay of the 3 major river systems – the
Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra along with their tributaries. It spreads over an area of
7 lakh sq. km.
The Northern Plain is broadly divided into 3 sections as mentioned below:

• The Western part of the Northern Plain is referred to as the Punjab Plains. This plain
is formed by the Indus and its tributaries – the Jhelum, the Chenab, the Ravi, the Beas
and the Satluj.
• The Ganga plain extends between Ghaggar and Teesta rivers. It is spread over the
states of North India, Haryana, Delhi, U.P., Bihar, partly Jharkhand and West Bengal.
• Brahmaputra plain lies in the state of Assam.

According to the variations in elevation points, the Northern plains can be divided into 4
regions.

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 • The rivers, after descending from the mountains, deposit pebbles in a narrow belt of
about 8 to 16 km in width lying parallel to the slopes of the Shiwaliks, which is
known as bhabar. All the streams disappear in this bhabar belt.
• The streams and rivers re-emerge and create a wet, swampy and marshy region known
as terai.
• The largest part of the northern plain is formed of older alluvium. It lies above the
floodplains of the rivers and presents a terrace like feature which is known
as bhangar.
• The soil in the bhangar region contains calcareous deposits and is known as kankar.
The newer, younger deposits of the floodplains are called khadar.

53. The fertility of the Northern Plain is the result of –

a. Action of glaciers
b. Adequate rainfall
c. Its level land
d. Depositional work of the rivers
54. Which of the landmass of India is densely populated? –
a. The Himalayas
b. The Northern Plains
c. Peninsular Plateau
d. The Coastal Region
55. Which of the following is NOT the tributary of the Indus? –
a. Jhelum
b. Ravi
c. Mahanadi
d. Beas
56. The streams and rivers re-emerge and create a wet, swampy and marshy region known
as –
a. Bhabar
b. Terai
c. Bhangar
d. Khadar
57. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and other labelled as
Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The Northern Plains are agriculturally very productive part of India.
Reason (R): The Northern Plains have fertile soil cover, adequate water supply, favourable
climate and terrain.
Option:
a. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
b. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
c. (A) is true and (R) is false
d. Both (A) and (R) are false
58. How much area is covered by the Northern Plains? –
a. 2 lakh sq. km.
b. 5 lakh sq. km.

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 c. 7 lakh sq. km.
d. 8 lakh sq. km.

SECTION – D
(Attempt both the Map based questions)

59. On the political map of India 'A' is marked as a coastal plain. Identify it from the
following options:
a. Northern circar
b. Malabar coast
c. Konkan coast
d. Coromandel coast
60. On the same map, 'B' is also marked as a mountain peak. Identify it from the
following options:
a. Satpura ranges
b. Doda Betta
c. Anai Mudi
d. Kanchenjunga

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