Final Exam Class 9 Social Studies Set 3 (Solutions) | Social Studies (SST) Class 9 PDF Download

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Section A
1. (a) Right to Constitutional Remedies
Explanation:
If rights are like guarantees, they are of no use if there is no one to honour them. The
fundamental rights in the Constitution are important because they are enforceable.
Everyone has a right to seek the enforcement of fundamental rights. This is called the
Right to Constitutional Remedies.
2. 
(d)  Primary sector
Explanation:
Quarrying and mining are included in the primary sector.
3. 
(b) 1997
Explanation:
In June 1997, TPDS was introduced. It was for the first time that a differential price policy
was adopted for the poor and non-poor.
4. 
(b) A is true but B is false
Explanation:
1.When the Prime Minister quits, the entire ministry quits.
2.Prime Minister holds his office until he enjoys the majority support in the Loksabha.
When he loses the confidence of the Loksabha, he must resign by writing to the president.
Hence A is true but B is false
5. 
(b) Poland
Explanation:
Germany invades Poland in the year 1939, German forces bombard Poland on land and
from the air, as Adolf Hitler sought to regain lost territory and ultimately rule Poland.
World War II had begun. The German invasion of Poland was a primary reason for the
onset of the 2nd World War.
6. 
(b) People
Explanation:
People are the real source of power in a democratic country.
Solution
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER - 3
Social Science (087)
 Class IX (2024-25)
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Section A
1. (a) Right to Constitutional Remedies
Explanation:
If rights are like guarantees, they are of no use if there is no one to honour them. The
fundamental rights in the Constitution are important because they are enforceable.
Everyone has a right to seek the enforcement of fundamental rights. This is called the
Right to Constitutional Remedies.
2. 
(d)  Primary sector
Explanation:
Quarrying and mining are included in the primary sector.
3. 
(b) 1997
Explanation:
In June 1997, TPDS was introduced. It was for the first time that a differential price policy
was adopted for the poor and non-poor.
4. 
(b) A is true but B is false
Explanation:
1.When the Prime Minister quits, the entire ministry quits.
2.Prime Minister holds his office until he enjoys the majority support in the Loksabha.
When he loses the confidence of the Loksabha, he must resign by writing to the president.
Hence A is true but B is false
5. 
(b) Poland
Explanation:
Germany invades Poland in the year 1939, German forces bombard Poland on land and
from the air, as Adolf Hitler sought to regain lost territory and ultimately rule Poland.
World War II had begun. The German invasion of Poland was a primary reason for the
onset of the 2nd World War.
6. 
(b) People
Explanation:
People are the real source of power in a democratic country.
Solution
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER - 3
Social Science (087)
 Class IX (2024-25)
7. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:
Robespierre was the leader of the Jacobins club which led a successful revolt and came to
power. Robespierre ruled France from 1793 to 1794. His rule is referred to as the 'Reign of
Terror' because he followed a policy of severe control and punishment. All those who were
considered enemies by him or who did not agree with him or with his methods were
arrested, imprisoned and then tried by a revolutionary tribunal. If found guilty, they were
executed.
8. 
(b) Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana
Explanation:
Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) was launched in 1999. The programme
aims at bringing the assisted poor families above the poverty line by organising them into
self-help groups through a mix of bank credit and government subsidy.
9. (a) 14 Days
Explanation:
Loksabha exercises more powers in money matters. Once the Loksabha passes the budget
of the government or any other money-related law, the Rajyasabha cannot reject but can
only delay it by 14 days.
10. (a) Paris
Explanation:
Paris
11. 
(d) Both A and B are true
Explanation:
The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) is
appointed by the President of India. But once appointed, the Chief Election Commissioner
is not answerable to the President or the government.
12. 
(d) 3000
Explanation:
3000
13. (a)
ii, iv, i, iii
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Section A
1. (a) Right to Constitutional Remedies
Explanation:
If rights are like guarantees, they are of no use if there is no one to honour them. The
fundamental rights in the Constitution are important because they are enforceable.
Everyone has a right to seek the enforcement of fundamental rights. This is called the
Right to Constitutional Remedies.
2. 
(d)  Primary sector
Explanation:
Quarrying and mining are included in the primary sector.
3. 
(b) 1997
Explanation:
In June 1997, TPDS was introduced. It was for the first time that a differential price policy
was adopted for the poor and non-poor.
4. 
(b) A is true but B is false
Explanation:
1.When the Prime Minister quits, the entire ministry quits.
2.Prime Minister holds his office until he enjoys the majority support in the Loksabha.
When he loses the confidence of the Loksabha, he must resign by writing to the president.
Hence A is true but B is false
5. 
(b) Poland
Explanation:
Germany invades Poland in the year 1939, German forces bombard Poland on land and
from the air, as Adolf Hitler sought to regain lost territory and ultimately rule Poland.
World War II had begun. The German invasion of Poland was a primary reason for the
onset of the 2nd World War.
6. 
(b) People
Explanation:
People are the real source of power in a democratic country.
Solution
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER - 3
Social Science (087)
 Class IX (2024-25)
7. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:
Robespierre was the leader of the Jacobins club which led a successful revolt and came to
power. Robespierre ruled France from 1793 to 1794. His rule is referred to as the 'Reign of
Terror' because he followed a policy of severe control and punishment. All those who were
considered enemies by him or who did not agree with him or with his methods were
arrested, imprisoned and then tried by a revolutionary tribunal. If found guilty, they were
executed.
8. 
(b) Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana
Explanation:
Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) was launched in 1999. The programme
aims at bringing the assisted poor families above the poverty line by organising them into
self-help groups through a mix of bank credit and government subsidy.
9. (a) 14 Days
Explanation:
Loksabha exercises more powers in money matters. Once the Loksabha passes the budget
of the government or any other money-related law, the Rajyasabha cannot reject but can
only delay it by 14 days.
10. (a) Paris
Explanation:
Paris
11. 
(d) Both A and B are true
Explanation:
The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) is
appointed by the President of India. But once appointed, the Chief Election Commissioner
is not answerable to the President or the government.
12. 
(d) 3000
Explanation:
3000
13. (a)
ii, iv, i, iii
Explanation:
ii. 1st September 1929 - Second World War
iv. 30th January 1933 - Hitler became Chancellor of Germany
i. 28th February 1933 - Fire Decree declared
iii. 3rd March 1933 - Enabling Act was passed
14. 
(d) Right to constitutional remedies
Explanation:
The Constitution began with a Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen. Rights such
as the right to life, freedom of speech, freedom of opinion, equality before the law, were
established as ‘natural and inalienable’ rights, that is, they belonged to each human being
by birth and could not be taken away.
15. (a) human rights
Explanation:
Amnesty International is an international organisation of volunteers who campaign for
human rights.
16. 
(c) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Time along the Standard Meridian of India (82°30'E) passing through Mirzapur in Uttar
Pradesh is taken as the standard time for the whole country.
17. 
(b) Brahmaputra
Explanation:
Brahmaputra
18. 
(d) Karl Marx
Explanation:
Karl Marx a German philosopher is regarded as the Father of Communism. He fled from
Germany to live in England as he was considered a political threat in Germany.
19. (a) Tertiary
Explanation:
In case of the tertiary sector, various new services are now appearing like biotechnology,
information technology and so on.
20. 
(d) Nepal
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Section A
1. (a) Right to Constitutional Remedies
Explanation:
If rights are like guarantees, they are of no use if there is no one to honour them. The
fundamental rights in the Constitution are important because they are enforceable.
Everyone has a right to seek the enforcement of fundamental rights. This is called the
Right to Constitutional Remedies.
2. 
(d)  Primary sector
Explanation:
Quarrying and mining are included in the primary sector.
3. 
(b) 1997
Explanation:
In June 1997, TPDS was introduced. It was for the first time that a differential price policy
was adopted for the poor and non-poor.
4. 
(b) A is true but B is false
Explanation:
1.When the Prime Minister quits, the entire ministry quits.
2.Prime Minister holds his office until he enjoys the majority support in the Loksabha.
When he loses the confidence of the Loksabha, he must resign by writing to the president.
Hence A is true but B is false
5. 
(b) Poland
Explanation:
Germany invades Poland in the year 1939, German forces bombard Poland on land and
from the air, as Adolf Hitler sought to regain lost territory and ultimately rule Poland.
World War II had begun. The German invasion of Poland was a primary reason for the
onset of the 2nd World War.
6. 
(b) People
Explanation:
People are the real source of power in a democratic country.
Solution
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER - 3
Social Science (087)
 Class IX (2024-25)
7. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:
Robespierre was the leader of the Jacobins club which led a successful revolt and came to
power. Robespierre ruled France from 1793 to 1794. His rule is referred to as the 'Reign of
Terror' because he followed a policy of severe control and punishment. All those who were
considered enemies by him or who did not agree with him or with his methods were
arrested, imprisoned and then tried by a revolutionary tribunal. If found guilty, they were
executed.
8. 
(b) Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana
Explanation:
Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) was launched in 1999. The programme
aims at bringing the assisted poor families above the poverty line by organising them into
self-help groups through a mix of bank credit and government subsidy.
9. (a) 14 Days
Explanation:
Loksabha exercises more powers in money matters. Once the Loksabha passes the budget
of the government or any other money-related law, the Rajyasabha cannot reject but can
only delay it by 14 days.
10. (a) Paris
Explanation:
Paris
11. 
(d) Both A and B are true
Explanation:
The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) is
appointed by the President of India. But once appointed, the Chief Election Commissioner
is not answerable to the President or the government.
12. 
(d) 3000
Explanation:
3000
13. (a)
ii, iv, i, iii
Explanation:
ii. 1st September 1929 - Second World War
iv. 30th January 1933 - Hitler became Chancellor of Germany
i. 28th February 1933 - Fire Decree declared
iii. 3rd March 1933 - Enabling Act was passed
14. 
(d) Right to constitutional remedies
Explanation:
The Constitution began with a Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen. Rights such
as the right to life, freedom of speech, freedom of opinion, equality before the law, were
established as ‘natural and inalienable’ rights, that is, they belonged to each human being
by birth and could not be taken away.
15. (a) human rights
Explanation:
Amnesty International is an international organisation of volunteers who campaign for
human rights.
16. 
(c) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Time along the Standard Meridian of India (82°30'E) passing through Mirzapur in Uttar
Pradesh is taken as the standard time for the whole country.
17. 
(b) Brahmaputra
Explanation:
Brahmaputra
18. 
(d) Karl Marx
Explanation:
Karl Marx a German philosopher is regarded as the Father of Communism. He fled from
Germany to live in England as he was considered a political threat in Germany.
19. (a) Tertiary
Explanation:
In case of the tertiary sector, various new services are now appearing like biotechnology,
information technology and so on.
20. 
(d) Nepal
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, West Bengal, and Sikkim have common frontiers with
Nepal.
Section B
21. A. Coral Polyps are short lived microscopic organisms, which live in colonies.
B. They flourish in shallow, mud free and warm waters.
C. They secrete hard rock like substance.
D. The coral secretion and their skeletons from coral deposits in the form of reefs.
E. They are mainly of three kinds- barrier reefs, fringing reef and atolls.
F. The Great Barrier Reef of Australia is good example of the first kind of coral reefs.
G. Atolls are circular or horse shoe shaped coral reefs.
22. A. This type of unemployment is a typical of the agricultural sector where more people are
working on a piece of farm than are required.
B. The unemployment is hidden but the acid test of the unemployed force comes when
they are withdrawn from the field and it does not lead to fall in production.
OR
A. Unemployment refers to a situation where all able and willing persons are not able to
find work at the prevailing wage rate or activities to provide them with a means of living.
B. The person cannot be counted as unemployed if he does not fall within the age group of
15-59 years.
C. Further, if the person is not willing to work, then also we not be considered as
unemployed.
23. In indirect democracy, people indirectly participate in the government through
representatives. It is the political system where representatives responsible to make laws
for the citizens are elected by them. These representatives act on behalf of the citizens in
the parliament and voice their aspirations and problems.
24. A. The food insecure people are disproportionately large in some regions of the country,
such as economically backward states with high incidence of poverty, tribal and remote
areas, regions more prone to natural disasters and food insecurity.
B. In fact, the states of Uttar Pradesh (Eastern and south-eastern parts), Bihar, Jharkhand,
Odisha, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, parts of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra account for
largest number of food insecure people in the country.
Section C
25. (i) In July 2002, the stock of wheat and rice with FCI was 63 million tonnes which was
much more than the minimum buffer norms of 24.3 million tonnes.
(ii) The stock eased after 2002-03 due to relief operations undertaken by the government
as the year was declared as drought year due to failure of monsoon.
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Section A
1. (a) Right to Constitutional Remedies
Explanation:
If rights are like guarantees, they are of no use if there is no one to honour them. The
fundamental rights in the Constitution are important because they are enforceable.
Everyone has a right to seek the enforcement of fundamental rights. This is called the
Right to Constitutional Remedies.
2. 
(d)  Primary sector
Explanation:
Quarrying and mining are included in the primary sector.
3. 
(b) 1997
Explanation:
In June 1997, TPDS was introduced. It was for the first time that a differential price policy
was adopted for the poor and non-poor.
4. 
(b) A is true but B is false
Explanation:
1.When the Prime Minister quits, the entire ministry quits.
2.Prime Minister holds his office until he enjoys the majority support in the Loksabha.
When he loses the confidence of the Loksabha, he must resign by writing to the president.
Hence A is true but B is false
5. 
(b) Poland
Explanation:
Germany invades Poland in the year 1939, German forces bombard Poland on land and
from the air, as Adolf Hitler sought to regain lost territory and ultimately rule Poland.
World War II had begun. The German invasion of Poland was a primary reason for the
onset of the 2nd World War.
6. 
(b) People
Explanation:
People are the real source of power in a democratic country.
Solution
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER - 3
Social Science (087)
 Class IX (2024-25)
7. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:
Robespierre was the leader of the Jacobins club which led a successful revolt and came to
power. Robespierre ruled France from 1793 to 1794. His rule is referred to as the 'Reign of
Terror' because he followed a policy of severe control and punishment. All those who were
considered enemies by him or who did not agree with him or with his methods were
arrested, imprisoned and then tried by a revolutionary tribunal. If found guilty, they were
executed.
8. 
(b) Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana
Explanation:
Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) was launched in 1999. The programme
aims at bringing the assisted poor families above the poverty line by organising them into
self-help groups through a mix of bank credit and government subsidy.
9. (a) 14 Days
Explanation:
Loksabha exercises more powers in money matters. Once the Loksabha passes the budget
of the government or any other money-related law, the Rajyasabha cannot reject but can
only delay it by 14 days.
10. (a) Paris
Explanation:
Paris
11. 
(d) Both A and B are true
Explanation:
The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) is
appointed by the President of India. But once appointed, the Chief Election Commissioner
is not answerable to the President or the government.
12. 
(d) 3000
Explanation:
3000
13. (a)
ii, iv, i, iii
Explanation:
ii. 1st September 1929 - Second World War
iv. 30th January 1933 - Hitler became Chancellor of Germany
i. 28th February 1933 - Fire Decree declared
iii. 3rd March 1933 - Enabling Act was passed
14. 
(d) Right to constitutional remedies
Explanation:
The Constitution began with a Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen. Rights such
as the right to life, freedom of speech, freedom of opinion, equality before the law, were
established as ‘natural and inalienable’ rights, that is, they belonged to each human being
by birth and could not be taken away.
15. (a) human rights
Explanation:
Amnesty International is an international organisation of volunteers who campaign for
human rights.
16. 
(c) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Time along the Standard Meridian of India (82°30'E) passing through Mirzapur in Uttar
Pradesh is taken as the standard time for the whole country.
17. 
(b) Brahmaputra
Explanation:
Brahmaputra
18. 
(d) Karl Marx
Explanation:
Karl Marx a German philosopher is regarded as the Father of Communism. He fled from
Germany to live in England as he was considered a political threat in Germany.
19. (a) Tertiary
Explanation:
In case of the tertiary sector, various new services are now appearing like biotechnology,
information technology and so on.
20. 
(d) Nepal
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, West Bengal, and Sikkim have common frontiers with
Nepal.
Section B
21. A. Coral Polyps are short lived microscopic organisms, which live in colonies.
B. They flourish in shallow, mud free and warm waters.
C. They secrete hard rock like substance.
D. The coral secretion and their skeletons from coral deposits in the form of reefs.
E. They are mainly of three kinds- barrier reefs, fringing reef and atolls.
F. The Great Barrier Reef of Australia is good example of the first kind of coral reefs.
G. Atolls are circular or horse shoe shaped coral reefs.
22. A. This type of unemployment is a typical of the agricultural sector where more people are
working on a piece of farm than are required.
B. The unemployment is hidden but the acid test of the unemployed force comes when
they are withdrawn from the field and it does not lead to fall in production.
OR
A. Unemployment refers to a situation where all able and willing persons are not able to
find work at the prevailing wage rate or activities to provide them with a means of living.
B. The person cannot be counted as unemployed if he does not fall within the age group of
15-59 years.
C. Further, if the person is not willing to work, then also we not be considered as
unemployed.
23. In indirect democracy, people indirectly participate in the government through
representatives. It is the political system where representatives responsible to make laws
for the citizens are elected by them. These representatives act on behalf of the citizens in
the parliament and voice their aspirations and problems.
24. A. The food insecure people are disproportionately large in some regions of the country,
such as economically backward states with high incidence of poverty, tribal and remote
areas, regions more prone to natural disasters and food insecurity.
B. In fact, the states of Uttar Pradesh (Eastern and south-eastern parts), Bihar, Jharkhand,
Odisha, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, parts of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra account for
largest number of food insecure people in the country.
Section C
25. (i) In July 2002, the stock of wheat and rice with FCI was 63 million tonnes which was
much more than the minimum buffer norms of 24.3 million tonnes.
(ii) The stock eased after 2002-03 due to relief operations undertaken by the government
as the year was declared as drought year due to failure of monsoon.
(iii) The decline in stocks continued in subsequent years. However, these remained
consistently higher than the buffer norms. The situation improved with the distribution of
food grains under different schemes launched by the government.
26. A. They opposed to liberals and radicals. In the 18th century, they were generally opposed
to the idea of change.
B. By the 19th century, they accepted that some changes were necessary, but through a
slow process.
C. They believed in old or past tradition and customs.
OR
i. The provincial Government which was established after February revolution of 1917
was controlled by landlords, industrialists and army officials.
ii. Lenin was against the Provincial Government. He brought together different Soviets
and prepared them for revolution.
iii. It was under the leadership of Lenin that the Provincial Government was overthrown by
soviets. On 16th October 1917, Lenin persuaded the Petrograd Soviet and the Bolshevik
Party to agree to a socialist seizure of power.
27. i. The statement highlights the importance of human resource:
a. It is the people who develop the economy and society.
b. It is the people who make and use resources.
c. Resources have no meaning without people. e.g. coal is just a piece of rock until
people were able to make it usable.
ii. Natural events like a river flood or Tsunami become a 'disaster' only when they affect a
crowded settlement.
iii. The population is the pivotal element from which the significance is derived.
Thus, resources, calamities and disasters are all meaningful only in relation to human
beings.
28. (i) Regular electoral competitions provide incentives to political parties and leaders.
(ii) They know that if they raise issues that people want to be raised, their popularity and
chances of victory will increase in the next elections.
(iii) But if they fail to satisfy the voters with their work, they will not be able to win again.
29. A. The Prime Ministers has to accommodate different groups and factions in his party as
well as alliance partners.
B. He also has to pay heed to the views and positions of coalition’s partners and other
parties, on whose support the survival of the government depends.
C. The agenda and the policies of the government are usually decided as a common
minimum programmes. This includes only those policies which are common to all
coalition partners.