WORKSHEET - CLASS – IX

SOCIAL SCIENCE

HISTORY

Chapter – 1: THE FRENCH REVOLUTION

1. Answer the following questions:-

a) Who started the Reign of Terror in France between 1793 and 1794?
b) Who advocated the theory of separation of powers?
c) Name the device used for beheading a person during the Reign of Terror.
d) Who attacked the Palace of Tuileries during the 1792 insurrection?
e) When did the French Revolution start?
f) Even though Robespierre introduced so many reforms in France, why was his reign termed as
a reign of terror?
g) The French Constitution (1791) began with a ‘Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen’.
Comment on the two words ‘Man and Citizen’
h) When did Louis XVI ascend the throne of France? What were the causes of an empty treasury
at the time of his accession?
i) How was the system of estates in French society organized?
j) How did the third estate have to suffer?
k) Why did the members of the third estates walk out of the Assembly of the Estates General?
l) Describe the circumstances /events that led to the tennis court oath?
m) What was Convention? Describe its activities?
n) Explain the Rule of the Directory.
o) When and where was Napoleon defeated?
p) How did the new political system work under the constitution of 1791?
q) Write a short note on Reign of Terror in France
r) What was the condition of the women of the third estate in the18th century in France?
s) What laws did the revolutionary government introduce to improve the lives of the women?
t) Write a note on slavery in the French colonies.
u) How did the revolution affect the everyday life of people in France?

2. Activity:- Debate
Topic:- “The French Revolution laid the foundation of Democracy.”
Procedure:- The class will be divided into two teams – one for the motion and one against it.

Chapter – 2 SOCIALISM IN EUROPE AND THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION

1. Answer the following questions:
a. To what extent was Russian participation in the World War I responsible for the Russian
Revolution in 1917?
b. Distinguish between the ideas of the conservatives and the liberals in 19th century Europe.
c. How did the incident of Bloody Sunday spark the Revolution of the 1905 in Russia?
d. Why is the October Revolution of 1917 considered a landmark in the history of Socialism?
e. Analyse the reasons of Stalin’s unpopularity in the Soviet Union
f. Describe the social and economic changes brought by industrialisation.
 g. Describe the views of the liberals and radicals on the development of the society.
h. Write a brief essay on the socialism on Europe.
i. Explain in brief how the socialist ideas spread through Europe in the nineteenth century.
j. Describe the condition of socialism in Russia before the 1905 revolution.
k. Why were there revolutionary disturbances in Russia in 1905?
l. What were the demands of the revolutionaries? What were its results?
m. Describe the causes, events and the results of the February Revolution in Russia.
n. Describe the causes, events and results of the Civil War of 1918-1920 in Russia.
o. What steps were taken by the Bolsheviks to make the Russian society a socialist society?
What were its effects?
p. What was Stalin’s Collectivisation Programme? What were its causes and effects?
q. Describe the drawbacks in the system of government in the USSR.
r. Describe the global influence of the Russian Revolution and the USSR.

Activity:- Poster Making : February Revolution of 1917

Chapter – 3: NAZISM AND THE RISE OF HITLER

1. Answer the following questions:-

a) Where was the International Tribunal set up to try the war criminals?
b) Name the Treaty that humiliated Germany.
c) Name the car that was manufactured in Germany during Nazi period.
d) Which U.S. Harbour was bombed by Japan?
e) Name the place at which the Soviet Army gave a humiliating defeat to Germany.
f) How did Nazi propaganda stir hopes of a better future for Germany?
g) In which way did the theories of natural scientists help in shaping the Nazi ideology?
h) Why was the international Tribunal at Nuremberg set up?
i) State the terms of the Treaty of Versailles.
j) Describe the effects of the World War I on the European society
k) What were the effects of the great economic depression on the German Economy?
l) Write a short note on the Great Economic Depression of 1929-32 in USA?
m) Discuss the Nazi Ideology.
n) What promises did Hitler Make to the people of Germany?
o) After becoming the Chancellor, how did Hitler set out to dismantle Democratic rule?
p) What did Hitler do to control and order the society in the Nazi ways?
q) Describe the art of propaganda of the Nazi regime
r) Describe the role of the youth in the Nazi Germany? How were they indoctrinated?
s) Describe the Nazi Policy towards the schools?
t) How were the women treated in Nazi Germany?
u) Describe the circumstances leading to the entry of USA in the Second World War
Activity:- Movie – The Eternal Jew After showing the movie a group discussion will be
organized on various issues shown in the movie.

FOREST SOCIETY AND COLONIALISM

VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

 1. How many sleepers were required for each mile of railway track?
2. When was the Indian Forest Service set up?
3. When was the Indian Forest Act passed?
4. Where and when was the Imperial Forest Research Institute set up?
5. When was the Indian Forest Act of 1865 amended?
6. Name the three different types of forests.
7. Name some forest products.
8. Name the pastoralist and nomadic communities.
9. Where is Bastar located?
10. What do you mean by Scientific Forestry?

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

1. Why were trees like teak and sal promoted?

2. What is Shifting Agriculture?
3. What does the word ‘plantation’ mean?
4. What is deforestation?

LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS

1. What was the major impact of European colonialism on forests?

2. What steps were taken under the new scheme of scientific forestry?
3. State the reasons for the expansion of cultivation during the colonial period.
4. “Forests are our national wealth”. Do you agree with this statement? Give reasons.
5. Why did people of Bastar rise in revolt against the British?
6. Why did forests around railway tracks start disappearing?
7. The Forest Acts of 1865, 1878 and 1927 created difficulties for people, especially the
Adivasis. Explain.

DEMOCRATIC POLITICS

Chapter – 2: WHAT IS DEMOCRACY? WHY DEMOCRACY?

1. Answer the following questions:-

a) What are the various forms of governments?
b) What type of governments do the following countries have:-
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Zimbabwe, China, Poland, Chile, India
c) How does Abraham Lincoln define democracy?
d) What is the etymological origin of Democracy?
e) Name India’s neighbouring countries which are not democracies.
f) Explain why China is not a democratic country.
 g) Why is Myanmar not a democratic country?

EXTRA QUESTIONS

1. What is democracy?
2. State the four features of democracy and explain each of them briefly
3. Explain why the elected members of Pakistan not the real rulers of the country?
4. State the conditions that apply to the way a government is run after the elections?
5. What does a democratic government ensure to its citizens?
6. What are the arguments for and against democracy?
7. What is representative democracy? Why is it necessary?
Democracy is better than other form of government. why?
8. How can democratic principles be applied to various spheres of life?
9. What is the importance of understanding democracy as an ideal?

2. Activity:- Field Trip

An educational field trip to nearby local self-government body like Municipal Corporation, or
Vidhan Sabha or Parliament.

Chapter – 3: CONSTITUTIONAL DESIGN

1. Answer the following:-

a) What is Constitution?
b) What do you mean by apartheid?
c) Name the autobiography written by Nelson Mandela.
d) Name the party which led South Africa to freedom.
e) Why do we celebrate Republic Day on 26th January?
f) What do you mean by amendment?
g) What is ‘an introductory part to the constitution’ called?

EXTRA QUESTIONS

1. State the four things that a constitution does

2. Write a brief note on at least leaders who were involved in the making of the constitution
3. When and by whom was the first constitution drafted?
4. What were the factors that contributed to the making of our constitution?
5. Why should we accept the constitution that was made more than 65 years ago?
6. What is the purpose of the preamble of the constitution?
7. Explain the ideals stated in the preamble?
8. Constitutional amendments are necessary. Explain
9. The constitutional has an institutional design. Explain
10. What were the challenges faced by the Constituent Assembly in making the Constitution of
India?
11. Explain the fundamental features of the Indian constitution
12. What is a Constitution? Why do we need it?
13. Explain the terms:
14. Sovereign, socialist, democratic, secular, republic, apartheid, preamble, constituent assembly
2. Activity:- Making a Chart
Prepare a chart to show a comparison between Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi based
on the following points:-
a) Method of Struggle
b) Life style of both the leaders
c) Outcome of the struggle

Chapter – 4: ELECTORAL POLITICS

1. Answer the following questions:-

a) What makes an electron democratic in India. Give four points.
b) How does the Constitution specify the cultural and educational rights of the minorities?
c) Mention any three advantages of having an election photo identity card.
d) Do you agree that political candidates for different elections should have no definite
qualifications? Justify your answer.
e) Many candidates with criminal background are given tickets to contest election. Justify.
f) Many defeated candidates of the ruling party are appointed as governors of different states.
Why?
g) In reality, most of the political parties are not in favour of reservation of seats for women.
Comment.

EXTRA QUESTIONS

1. How did the blacks and whites adjust themselves in the newly formed south Africa?
2. Why do we need elections in democracies?
3. List the minimum, conditions of a democratic election.
4. What are the demerits of an electoral competition?
5. What are reserved constituencies?
6. How does an election make the political parties serve the people?
7. Why do the common people of India attach a lot of importance to elections?
8. State the clauses of the Model Code of Conduct
9. What are the unfair practiced in the elections?
10. Write a short note on the election commission?
11. What are the powers of the electio0ns commission?
12. What are the limitations and the challenges of elections in India?
13. Explain the terms: election, electoral constituencies, general election, by-election, voters list,
reroll, EVM, Code of Conduct Ballet Paper

2. Activity:- Poster Making

Make a poster on the topic:

a) Discrimination on the basis of sex in terms of representation of women in Lok Sabha and other
local bodies.

Chapter – 5: WORKING OF INSTITUTIONS

1. Answer the following questions:-
a) Name the three institutions of parliamentary democracy.
b) How many members can the President nominate in the Rajya Sabha?
c) What is a coalition government?
d) Name the Presidents of India from 1950 to till date.
e) Name the Prime Ministers of India from 1945 to till date.

EXTRA QUESTIONS

1. Why do need political institutions?

2. Why does democratic government insist on institutions?
3. How does the Parliament exercise political authority on behalf of the people?
4. In what way is the Lok Sabha more powerful than the Raj Sabha?
5. What are the differences between the political executive and the permanent executive?
6. Why does the political executive have more power than the permanent executive?
7. Write a short note on the council of ministers.
8. How is the Prime Minister appointed?
9. State the functions of the Prime Minister.
10. How is the Prime minister controlled in a Coalition Government?
11. The President is not elected directly. Explain.
12. State the powers and the functions of the President
13. When can the President exercise his or her discretion?
14. The judiciary is an independent institution. Explain.
15. India has an integrated judiciary. Explain.
16. How can a judge of the Supreme Court or the High Court be removed?
17. Explain the terms: No Confidence, Executive, Cabinet Secretariat, Judicial Review, Public
Interest Litigation, Office Memorandum, judiciary, Legislature, State, Reservation

2. Activity:- CLASSIFICATION GAME

Classify the powers and functions of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on a chart paper. Mention
them in short points in a tabular form.
Chapter – 6: DEMOCRATIC RIGHTS

1. Answer the following:-

a) “Fundamental Rights are not absolute.” Justify the statement by giving at least one limitation
of any four fundamental rights.
b) Mention any three rights guaranteed by the constitution of South Africa to its citizens.
c) What are rights?
d) What are civil rights?
e) What are political rights?
f) What are economic rights?
g) What is a secular state?

EXTRA QUESTIONS

1. What are rights? Why are rights necessary in a democracy?

2. What are fundamental rights?
3. State and explain the fundamental mentioned in the Constitution
 4. What is the rule of Law?
5. State the implications of the right to equality
6. “Right to Freedom is a cluster of several Rights”. Explain.
Write short notes on : Right against exploitation, Right to Freedom of Religion, Cultural and
Educational Rights
7. Why is the Right to Constitutional remedies considered a special right?
8. How does the Constitution ensure that the fundamental rights are enforceable?
9. ‘Over the years the scope of rights has expanded’. Explain, giving examples.
10. Explain the terms: Amnesty International, Covenant, Ethnic Group, Trafficking, Writ,
NHRC

2. Activity:- Scrap Book

Prepare a scrap book and stick news clippings related to violation of rights cut out from
Newspapers. Categorise them into different rights and give them suitable caption.

GEOGRAPHY
Chapter – 1: India – Size and Location
I. Answer the following in one or two lines:
1. Name the country surrounded by land on three sides and by ocean on the fourth side?
2. Name the southernmost tip of Indian main land.
3. Name the latitude which divides India into almost two equal halves.
4. What is the total area of India?
5. What is the length of Indian coastlines.
II. Activity
The students are divided into five groups Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan and Sri
Lanka. Each group has to find out information on a) Socio-cultural exchanges b) Trade
with India c) current problems d) Sharing of water resources e) Environmental issues
and speak about the country they represent.
Chapter –2 Physical features of India
1. Name the oldest landmass of India.
2. Classify the plate movements. What are its effects.
3. What are the features of Great/Inner Himalayas or Himadri?
4. Describe the main features of Himachal or Lesser Himalayas.
5. Describe the features of outer Himalayas or Shivaliks.

II. Activity
Prepare a project on the Himalayas under the following heads
 a) Branches b) Ranges c) Peakd) Hill Stations
e) Rivers originating from Himalayas
Chapter – 3: Drainage
1. What is a drainage basin?
2. Define Perennial River.
3. Define river system
Activity – Rivers of India – A presentation
Procedure – 1) Divide the class into small groups.
2) Each group can select a river and explore more details about the rivers and can present it
through charts & maps.
3) Students can cover the presentation based on a) its location b) originating place/state
c) Tributaries / distributaries d) States benefited by it / catchment area e) Important
cities located on its bank f) Agricultural activities undertaken g) Multi-purpose
projects / Power Stations
Chapter – 4: Climate
1. Define the terms – Climate, Weather, Southern oscillation, EL NINO, EN SO, October heat
Activity
2. Record the maximum and minimum Temperature and rainfall of the city from the daily
newspaper for two weeks.
FORMAT
PERIOD
PLACE: NEW DELHI

MAXIMUM TEMP. MINIMUM TEMP. RAINFALL

3. Map questions
On the Outline map of India
a) With an arrow show the direction of monsoon winds in July
b) A low pressure region in summer
c) Shade a region receiving annual rainfall 0-20 cms.
d) Shade a region receiving winter rainfall.
Chapter – 5: Natural Vegetation & Wildlife
1. Name some of the commercially important trees of Tropical Rainforests.
2. Which are the main states of India where tropical deciduous forests are found?
3. What are the main characteristics of trees found in the thorn & scrub vegetation?
4. Which State in India provides the natural habitat of Indian Lion.
II. Activity
 Prepare a Scrap book on migratory birds visiting our country. Paste picture of each
migratory bird on a page and discuss a) Name b) reasons for migration c) pattern of
movement d) place from where they have migrated e) duration f) a map showing the
location of birds in India and the place from where they travelled.
Chapter – 6: Population
I. 1. Which five states comprise almost half of India’s population.
2. Which Indian state is the largest in terms of area? What is the population of this state?
3. Name the three north Indian States that have high density of population.
4. What is STD? How can it be prevented?
II. Activity
Students may be divided into small groups & directed to collect information related to a)
sex ratio b) Age groups c) Total no. of students in each section
After collection of data, students may be directed to calculate the number of boys & girls
in different sections & present it diagrammatically using a bar diagram.

ECONOMICS
Chapter – 1: The Story of village Palampur
1. Identify the following as fixed/working capital
Items of expenditure
a) Bullock cart b) Tube well c) Jute fibre to make sacks d) Electricity for machines
e) Loan taken to buy tractors f) Cash needed to buy seeds
2. a) Which area in India first witnessed Green Revolution?
b) Why did they adopt the Green revolution technology
c) What benefit did the region reap?
3. Activity:- Conduct a survey and analyse the data in groups
Procedure:-
1. class is divided into small groups
2. Each group is given a separate topic to collect data on at least 10 individuals on any one
topic (Modes of transport to commute to work / pocket money to children/ newspapers
& magazines bought by a family / brand of cooking oil etc.)
S. No. Income of individuals Given topic

3. Each group to make a presentation in the class on the data collected & analysed.
Chapter – 2: People as a Resource
1. Read the case study and answer.
Shanker, Gita, Sita, Shyam & Manohar have their own handloom carpet weaving factory in
a village. Manohar leaves for the city as he finds a job. The output of carpets woven in the
year remains unchanged despite Manohar’s departure.
 a) Why does the output of carpets remain constant despite Manohar’s departure?
b) Is it a waste of human resource to employ more than the required number of
people? Justify.
2. George works in a small cooler installation shop.
a) Identify the nature of his employment.
b) Suggest two ways in which his unemployment can be reduced.
Chapter – 3: Poverty as a Challenge
1. Why is the rural poverty line different from the urban poverty line?
2. Is it correct to say that ‘unemployment breeds poverty’? Justify your stand.
Activity – To conduct an interview and prepare a report on the topic
“People have different opportunities in life based ontheir employment and income levels”
Process
The class is divided into groups & each group is given the task of conducting an interview
of different types of workers like casual labourers, cobbler, shop keeper, doctors etc. &
gather information that is relevant & write a report on their findings.
Chapter – 4: Food Security in India
1. Read the case study & answer
Fareed runs a small tea stall besides a bank. He is able to provide two square meals a day
to his family of four. However the meals lack in nutritional value.
Arjun is a worker in the woollen factory and is able to provide meal during the
winter months but not during summers.
a) Which of the above family faces chronic hunger and why?
b) Which of the above family faces seasonal hunger and why?
c) Where in India would you find a greater proportion of people suffering from
seasonal hunger and why?
2. Like Mother Diary is to Delhi, Academy of Development Science is to
Maharashtra. Identify these organisations & explain their role in providing food security
in the economy.
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