Class 9 Mid Term Question Paper 2025-26 Social Science

CBSE CLASS 9
Mid Term Question Paper
Session 2025-26

SOCIAL SCIENCE

Exam CBSE Class 9
Subject Social Science
Session 2025-26
Document Type Mid Term Question Paper

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DAVMID TERM EXAMINATION
INSTITUTIONS, 2025-26
JHARKHAND ZONE -F
HALF YEARLY EXAMINATION
QUESTION PAPER – 2025-26
CLASS – IX SET-1 M.M-80
SUB– SOCIAL SCIENCE. TIME ALLOWED -3 Hrs.
 General Instructions:

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 There are 38 questions in the Question paper. All questions are compulsory.

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The question paper has Four Sections – A-History, B-Geography C- Political Science, and
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Each Section is of 20 Marks and has MCQs, VSA, SA, Las and CBQ.
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Very Short Answer Type Questions (VSA), carry 2 marks each. Answers to each question should not
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exceed 40 words.
Short Answer Type Questions (SA), carry 3 marks each. Answers to each question should not exceed 60
words.
 Long answer type questions (LA), carry 5 marks each. Answers to each question should not
 Exceed 120 words.
 There are case based questions (CBQ) with three sub questions and are of 4 marks each. Answers to
each question should not exceed 100 words.
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 The map-based questions, carry 5 marks with two parts- Q9. In Section A-History (2 marks) and Q19. In

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Section B -Geography (3 marks)

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 There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided

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 In few questions. Only one of the choices in such questions must be attempt .

SECTION – A
1. In this book , Montesquieu proposed a division of power within the Government between the 1
Legislative, the Executive and the Judiciary. Identify the book
A.The Social Contract C. Two Treaties of Government
B.The Spirit of the Laws D. Das Capital
2. Red Phrygian cap symbolizes 1

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A.Cap worn by an Active Citizen C. Cap worn by a slave becoming free

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B. Cap worn by a Revolutionary. D. None of the above

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3. What was elected Consultative Parliament in Russia called? 1

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A. The Duma C. The Congress
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B. The Lok Sabha D. The Senate
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________ was the leader of Bolshevik Party in Russia 1
a A. Czar Nicholas II
B. Lenin
C. Rasputin
D. Marfa
5. Explain the significance of the French Revolution in the history of France. 2
6. Explain any three factors that led Stalin to launch the Collectivization programme. 3
7. Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow:
In February 1917, food shortages were deeply felt in the workers’ quarters. On 22 February, a
lockout took place at a factory on the right bank of the River Neva. Workers in fifty factories

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called a strike in sympathy. Women led the strikes and joined the workers in the streets. This

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came to be known as the International Women’s Day. The government imposed curfews and
called out the army.” 1
a. What immediate event triggered the strikes in Petrograd in February 1917?
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b. What role did women play during this phase of revolution?
c. How did the government initially respond to the strikes? 2
8. What measures were taken by Robespierre to bring Equality in the French society? 5
OR
Describe the role of Philosophers like John Locke, Rousseau and Montesquieu in the
French Revolution.
9. Locate and label the following regions on the given outline map of France: 2
1. Paris : The place where the French Revolution occurred
2. Marseilles : Region not affected by the Great Fear.
SECTION-B GEOGRAPHY (20 MARKS)
10. At which parallel of latitude does India begin to tapper towards south ? 1
A. 23° 30’ N. B. 23° 60’ N. C. 22° N. D. 8° 40’ N
11. Mountain ranges in the eastern part of India forming its boundary with Myanmar are 1
collectively called as.....
A. Himachal. B. Purvanchal. C. Uttarakhand. D. None of these
12. Which one among the following rivers flows through a rift valley ? 1
A. Damodar. B. Krishna. C. Tungbhadra. D. Tapi
13. The Tropic of Cancer does not pass through 1
A.Gujarat. B. Madhya Pradesh. C. Jharkhand D. Odisha
14. In which state Garo, khasi and Jaintia hills are located? 1
A.Himachal Pradesh B. Assam C. Meghalaya D. Punjab
15. In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason 1
(R) . Read the statements and choose the correct option:
1. Both A and R are true but R is the correct explanation of A.
2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. A is correct but R is wrong.
4. A is wrong but R is correct.
Assertion (A) : Most of the freshwater lakes are in the Himalayan region.
Reason (R) : They are of glacial origin.
16. Why do we need a standard meridian for India ? 2
17. Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow: 4
India has many lakes. These differ from each other in size and other characteristics. Most
lakes are permanent; some contain water only during the rainy season. Like the lakes in the
basins of inland drainage of semi arid regions. There are some lakes which are the result of
the action of glaciers and ice sheets, while others have been formed by wind, river action and
human activities. A meandering river across a flood plane forms cut -offs that later develops
into oxbow lakes. Spits and bars form lagoons in the coastal the chilka lake, the pulicat Lake
and the kolleru lake. Lakes in the region of inland drainage are sometimes seasonal; for
example, the Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan, which is a salt water lake. It's water is used for
producing salt.
Most of the phrase water lakes are in the Himalayan region. They are of glacial origin. In
other words, they formed when glacier dug out a basin, which was latter filled with snow

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a result of tectonic activity. It is
the largest freshwater lake in India. The Dal lake, Bhimtal, Nainital,Loktak and Bara Pani are
some important fresh water lakes.
a. Name the lake which is formed as a result of tectonic activity ?
b. Which lake is used to produce salt ?
c. Write any two importance of lakes ?
18. Distinguish between Western Ghat and Eastern Ghat 5

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19. Locate and label any three amongst the following features on the political map of India :-- 3

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SECTION-C POLITICAL SCIENCE
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A. India B. U S.A C. Myanmar D. Nepal
21. Who was the chairman of the Constituent Assembly? 1
A. Dr. Rajendra Prasad C. B. R. Ambedkar
B. Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru D. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
22. Which of the following state has the largest number of Lok Sabha seats? 1
A. Maharashtra C. Andhra Pradesh

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23. Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner in India? 1
A. The Election Commission.
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B. The President of India. D. The Prime Minister
24. “Democracy is better then any other form of government because it allows to correct its own 2
mistakes .” Justify the statement .
25. Why is the Constitution important for the citizens of India? 2
26. The apartheid system was oppressive for blacks. Justify by giving three reasons. 3
27. Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow:
In China, elections are held regularly after every five years for the National People’s
Congress. The Parliament has the power to appoint the President. Nearly 3,000 members are

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elected from all over China. The Chinese Communist Party is the only party that is allowed to

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contest elections. In Mexico, elections have been held every six years since 1930. But until

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2000, every election was won by a party called PRI. Opposition parties did contest elections, 1

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but never really managed to win because the PRI used many unfair means.”
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b. What tactics did the PRI use in Mexico to win elections before 2000?
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c. What does this example suggest about the importance of competition in elections?
28, What are the various challenges to free and fair elections in India? 5
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Highlight any five essential conditions essential for a democratic election.
SECTION -D ECONOMICS (20 MARKS )
29. The work force population includes people from 1
A. 15 to 59 years C. 21 to 50 years

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B. 14 to 50 years D. 22 to 60 years

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30. What is the total area of village Palampur. 1
A.276 Hectares C. 176 Hectares
B 376 Hectares D. 450 Hectares
31. Match the factors of production with their respective feature:- 1

Column I Column II

A . Natural resource 1. Raw materials and money

B. Asset 2. Land
C. Human Capital 3. Fixed Capital

D. Working Capital 4. Knowledge and enterprises

Codes :A. B. C. D

a. 2 3 4 1

b. 1 2 3 4

c. 4 3 2 1

d. 3 1 4 2

32. In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason 1
(R) . Read the statements and choose the correct option:
1. Both A and R are true but R is the correct explanation of A.
2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. A is correct but R is wrong.
4. A is wrong but R is correct.
Assertion (A) : Unemployment leads to wastage of manpower resources .
Reason (R) : Increase in unemployment is an indicator of depressed economy.
33. Green Revolution in India took place in the year . 1
A . late 1960. C. Late 1970
B . Mid 1960 D . Early 1960s
34. What is the benefit of vocational education? 1
1. Equip children with skills that can help to procure employment.
2. Equip children with geographical knowledge.
3. Equip children with mathematical skills that can help them procure employment.
4. Equip children with scientific skills
35. Why is educated unemployed, a peculiar problem of India? 3
36. Differentiate between fixed capital and working capital. 3
37. Distinguish betweeen market and non activities. 3
38. Illiterate and unhealthy population are a liability for the economy . Justify the statement 5
with example .
OR
What is Sarv Shiksha Abhiyan . What are its goals

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