Class 9 Half Yearly Question Paper 2025-26 Social Science

CBSE CLASS 9
Half Yearly Question Paper
Session 2025-26

SOCIAL SCIENCE

Exam CBSE Class 9
Subject Social Science
Session 2025-26
Document Type Half Yearly Question Paper

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Question Paper E
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LF YEARLY EXAMINATION
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SESSION-2025-2026
CLASS: IX MAXIMUM M MARKS: 80
SUBJECT: SOCIAL SC
CIENCE TIME: 3 HOURS
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General Instructions:

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Question paper compprises six Sections – A, B, C, D, E and F and a 8 no of pages.

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There are 37 questions
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• Section A – Questionn no. 1 to 20 are MCQ of 1 mark each.

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• Section B – Questionn no. 21 to 24 are very short answer type quuestions, carrying 2

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marks each. Answer too each question should not exceed 40 words.

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• Section C – Questionn no. 25 to 29 are short answer type questionss, carrying 3 marks

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each. Answer to each question should not exceed 60 words
Section D – Questionn no. 30 to 33 are long answer type questionss, carrying 5 marks
each. Answer to each question should not exceed 120 words.
• Section-E- Questions no-34-36 are case based questions with threee sub questions and
are of 4 marks each. Answer
A to each question should not exceed 1000 words.
• Section F – Questionn no. 37 is map based, carrying 5 marks with w two parts, 37.a
from History (2marks)s) and 37.bfrom Geography (3 marks).
• There is no overall cchoice in the question paper. However, an iinternal choice has

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been provided in few questions. Only one of the choices in such questions
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• In addition to this, seeparate instructions are given with each secction and question,

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1. During the Reign of Terrror in the French Revolution, a period markeed by extreme 1
violence, mass executioons, and radical political purges that left a proofound scar on
the nation's history, whoo was a leading figure instrumental in shapingng the course of
these tumultuous eventss?
A. Napoleon Bonapartee. B. Louiis XVI.
C. Maximilien Robespie ierre. D. Tsar Nicholas II

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2. Identify the image: 1
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A. Factory dining hall in the 1930s.

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B. The Petrograd Sovietet meeting in the Duma February 1917.

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C. Russian soldiers duriing the First World War.

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D. Unemployed peasant nts in pre- war St Petersburg.
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3. Name the leader of the Bolshevik
B Party during the Russian Revolutioon? 1

A. Stalin B.. Lenin C. Trotsky D Kerensky
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4. Read the following statements and choose the correct option: 1
Statement I: Robespierre’s government issued laws placing a minimum ceiling
on wages and prices.
Statement II: The use of more expensive red flour was forbidden.
Statement III: Instead of the traditional Monsieur (Sir) and Madame (Madam) all
French men and women were henceforth Citoyen and Citoyenne (Citizen).
Options-
A. Statement (I) and (II) both are correct.
B. Statement (II) is correct only.
C. Statement (III) is correct only.
D. Statement (III) and (IV) both are correct.
5. Match Column I with Column II and select the correct option: 1

Column I Column II
i) Legal framework order a.China
ii) National people Congress b.Issued by Musharraf
iii) Institutional Revolutionary Party c. Robert Mugabe
iv) ZANU-PF d. Mexico
Options:
A. i)-c, ii)-d, iii)-b, iv)-a. B. i)-b, ii)-a, iii)-d, iv)-c.
C. i)-b, ii)-d, iii)-a, iv)-c. D. i)-c, ii)-a, iii)-b, iv)-d.
6. Which of the following statements are true regarding South African freedom 1
struggle?
Statement I: The South African constitution inspires democrats all over the
world.
Statement II: After the emergence of the new democratic South Africa, white
leaders appealed to fellow whites to forgive the blacks for the atrocities they had
committed while in power.
Statement III: African National Congress (ANC) was the umbrella organisation
that led the struggle against the policies of segregation.
Statement IV: Finally, at the midnight of 26 April 1994, the new National flag of
the Republic of South Africa was unfurled.
Options:
A. Statement (I) only. B. Statement (III) and (IV) only.
C. Statement (I), (III) and (IV) only. D. Statement (II) only.
7. Read the following statementsand choose the correct options. 1
1. India's latitudinal extent is 8°7' N to 36°7'N.
2. India's longitudinal extent is 67°8' E to 97°25'E.
3. Latitudinal and longitudinal extent of India are roughly about 30 degrees.
Options:
A. Both 1 & 2 are correct. B. Only 2 is correct.
C. Only 3 is correct. D. All 1,2 & 3 are incorrect

8. Match Column I with Column II and select the correct option : 1

Column I Column II
i) Sovereign a. Head of the country is elected.
ii) Republic b. A state that has the supreme authority over a territory and
is independent from other states.
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iii) Fraternity c. Freedom of religion.
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d. A sense of unity and brotherhood among individuals and
communities.
Options: -
A. i)-d, ii)-b, iii)-c, iv)-a. B. i)-b, ii)-a, iii)-d, iv)-c.
C. i)-c, ii)-a, iii)-b, iv)-d. D. i)-b, ii)-d, iii)-a, iv)-c.
9. The highest peak in the Western Ghats is: 1
A. Anai Mudi B. Kanchenjunga C. Mahendragiri D. Khasi
10. The Kangra and Kullu Valley are located in: 1
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11. Match Column I with Column II and select the correct option: 1

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i) Narmada a. Western Ghats.
ii) Tapi b. Satpura Range.
iii) Godavari c. Amarkantak Hills.
iv) Mahanadi d. Highlands of Chhattisgarh.
Options:
A. i)-d, ii)-c, iii)-b, iv)-a. B. i)-b, ii)-d, iii)-c, iv)-a.
C. i)-c, ii)-b, iii)-a, iv)-d. . D. i)-b, ii)-b, iii)-a, iv)-c.
12. Which river flows westward and forms an estuary? 1

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13. Identify the incorrect statement out of the following: 1

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A. Population is merely a liability and cannot be considered a productive resource.

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C. Human capital is considered superior to other resources like land and physical
capital.
D. Human capital formation enhances productivity and contributes to Gross
National Product.
14. Read the following statements given below and choose the correct option: 1
Statement I: The quality of education depends upon the literacy rate, health of a
person indicated by life expectancy.
Statement II: Mid day meal scheme has been implemented to encourage

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A. Statement (I) is correct and statement II is incorrect

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D. Both Statement (I) and (II) are incorrect

ag 15. Ravi is a 20-year-old educated youth from a village. He has completed a
vocational training program in carpentry. He now earns by making 1
furniture locally and training others. What made Ravi a valuable human
resource?
A. Age and location B. Education and skill development
C. Urban background D. Access to markets

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16. Literacy rate measures the percentage of people:
A. Over 7 years of age who can read and write 1
B. Under 18 years who go to school
C. Over 15 years who are employed
D. Who have passed Class 10
17. There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the 1
statements and choose the correct option.
Assertion (A): An increase in life expectancy reflects a better quality of life and
improved confidence in living.
Reason (R): A rise in infant mortality indicates that children are better protected
from infections and malnutrition.
Options:
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.
18. There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the 1
statements and choose the correct option.
Assertion (A): Some of the surplus labour in agriculture has moved to either the
secondary or the tertiary sector.
Reason (R): In recent years, there has been a decline in the dependence of
population on agriculture partly because of disguised unemployment.
Options:
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.
19. There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the 1
statements and choose the correct option.
Assertion (A): Peninsular plateau was formed due to the breaking and drifting of
the Gondwana land.
Reason (R): The Peninsular plateau is a tableland composed of the sedimentary
rocks.
Options:
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 but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.

20. There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). ). Read the 1
statements and choose the correct option.
Assertion (A): Democracy is inherently a European concept unsuitable for non-
European countries.
Reason (R): Democracy is founded on universal principles like freedom, equality,
and justice, applicable across all societies.
Options:
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 but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.

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21. State the primary objectives of socialism. 2
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Describe Lenin’s ‘April Theses.

22. “Mexico has been holding elections regularly since 1930, but it wasn't until 2000 2
that it offered a model of true democracy”. Give any two reasons to support your
answer”.

23. Considering the context of South Africa's history of oppression and exploitation of 2

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the black majority by the apartheid regime, what could be the potential outcomes

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between the February Revolution and the October Revolution in Russia?

26. Critically evaluate the limitations of democratic systems, highlighting three 3
significant drawbacks.

27. “Higher unemployment in an economy can lead to greater economic depression”. 3

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29. Rani is a graduate but has been agunemployed for the past one year. Despite having 3
a degree, she is unable to find a job that matches her qualifications. What kind of
unemployment is Rani facing? Why this type of unemployment is a peculiar
problem of India?
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Name the type of unemployment commonly found in rural areas of India. What
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‘Social disparity was one of the major causes of the French Revolution.’ Justify 5

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ag Describe how abolition of slavery became possible in France. Discuss the impact
of abolition of censorship in France.
31. Considering the context of drafting the Indian Constitution, what factors 5
contributed to the complexity of this process?
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Explain any five key ideas and values used in the Preamble of the Indian
Constitution.

32. In what ways different physiographic regions of India complement each other? 5

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Name the largest inhabited riverine island in the world? How the Himalayas have
been divided on the basis of regions from west to east?

33. “Literacy is not only a right, it is also needed if the citizen are to perform their 5
duties and enjoy their right properly”. State the measures taken by Government to
improve literacy condition in India.
OR
Explain how virtuous cycle is different from vicious cycle?
“Japan has scarcity of natural resources yet it is developed and rich economy.”
Describe briefly the steps that helped Japan to become a developed country.

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34. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:
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.’
A. Who led a strike at the Lorenz telephone factory during the February
Revolution? 1
B. State why Marfa Vasileva refuse to work despite being offered a loaf of bread?
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C. Describe Marfa Vasileva's role in the strike at the Lorenz telephone factory
during the February Revolution. 2
35. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:
As far back as in 1928, Motilal Nehru and eight other Congress leaders drafted a
constitution for India. In 1931, the resolution at the Karachi session of the Indian
National Congress dwelt on how independent India's constitution should look like.
Both these documents were committed to the inclusion of universal adult
franchise, right to freedom and equality and to protecting the rights of minorities
in the constitution of independent India. Thus some basic values were accepted by
all leaders much before the Constituent Assembly met to deliberate on the
constitution.
The familiarity with political institutions of colonial rule also helped develop an
agreement over the institutional design. The British rule had given voting rights
only to a few. On that basis the British had introduced very weak legislatures.
.Elections were held in 1937 to Provincial Legislatures and Ministries all over
British India. These were not fully democratic governments .But the experience
gained by Indians in the working of the legislative Institutions proved to be very
useful for the country in setting up its own institutions and working on them. That
is why the Indian constitution adopted many institutional details and procedures
from colonial laws like the Government of India Act 1935.
A. Who drafted the constitution for India in 1928? 1
B. What was the reason to hold elections in 1937, British India? 1
C. Mention the importance of Karachi session of the Indian National Congress in 2
1931.
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36. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:

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The river cleaning programme in the country was initiated with the launching of
the Ganga Action Plan (GAP) in 1985. The Ganga Action Plan was expanded to
cover other rivers under the National River Conservation Plan (NRCP) in the year
1995. The objective of the NRCP is to improve the water quality of the rivers,
which are major water sources in the country, through the implementation of
pollution abatement work. The Namami Gange Programme is an Integrated
Conservation Mission approved as a ‘flagship programme’ by the Union
Government in June 2014 to accomplish the twin objectives of effective abatement
of pollution, conservation and rejuvenation of the national river, Ganga. The

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Madhya Pradesh by a scheme named Namami Devi Narmade.
A. State the main objective of the National River Conservation Plan (NRCP)?
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37.a Two places ‘A’ and ‘B’ have been marked on the given political outline map of 2
France identify them with the help of the following information and write their
correct names on the lines drawn near them:
A. Port of France related to the slave trade. B. Capital of France.
37.b On the political map of India, locate and label any three of the following with 3
suitable symbols:

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Name:__________________________ Class:_______ Sec:_____ Rolll no:______
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