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Practice Paper-Class 9- Half Yearly- Subject Social Science

  Class 9 Social Science Half-Yearly Practice Paper Preparing for the Class 9 Social Science half-yearly exam can feel overwhelming at first. However, with the right practice papers and strategies, students can not only build confidence but also perform better in exams. A well-structured practice paper covers History , Geography , Political Science , and Economics , giving learners a complete revision tool. Firstly, practice papers help students understand the pattern of questions . For example, sections usually include MCQs , short answers, long answers, and map work . Moreover, source-based questions train students to read extracts carefully and write answers in points. Therefore, solving them regularly improves both speed and accuracy. We now have the chapters: History   French Revolution   Socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution   Nazism and the Rise of Hitler Geography India: Size and Location Physical Features of India Drain...

Case Study-Economic Activities Around Us-Class 6-Social Science

  Chapter 14- Economic Activities Around Us-Subject Social Science-Class 6-Case Study based Question Answers *************************************** Case Study 1: Understanding Primary Sector Activities A village in Punjab is known for its wheat farming . Farmers plow the land, sow seeds, water crops, and harvest grains when they are ready. Along with wheat, some farmers raise cattle and poultry . Others work in fishing and forestry , which are also primary sector activities . The products from these activities, like grains, milk, and wood, are raw materials that are further processed in industries. Questions: MCQs: What is the main characteristic of primary sector activities? a) They involve raw materials from nature b) They manufacture products c) They provide services d) They sell goods in shops ✔ Answer: a) They involve raw materials from nature Which of the following is NOT a primary sector activity? a) Farming b) Fishing c) Teaching in a school d) Mi...

Case Study-Value of Work-Class 6-Social Science

Chapter 13- Value of Work-Subject Social Science-Class 6-Case Study based Question Answers *************************************** Case Study 1: Economic and Non-Economic Activities in Daily Life Anu and Kabir were playing in the park when they saw their neighbor, Geeta Aunty , returning from work. She is a pilot in the Indian Air Force and earns a salary for her service, making it an economic activity . At home, Anu's grandfather, who retired from the Border Security Force , spends his time teaching neighborhood kids for free . Since he does not earn money for this, it is a non-economic activity . Their parents run a clothing shop , which is an economic activity , while their mother also volunteers to teach knitting , a non-economic activity . Questions: MCQs: What type of activity is Geeta Aunty’s job as an Air Force pilot? a) Non-economic b) Economic c) Community service d) Hobby ✔ Answer: b) Economic Why is Anu’s grandfather’s teaching a non-economic activity? ...

Case Study-Grassroots Democracy–Part 3 Local Government in Urban Areass-Class 6-Social Science

Chapter 12-  Grassroots Democracy–Part 3  Local Government in  Urban Areas -Subject Social Science-Class 6-Case Study based Question Answers *************************************** Case Study 1: Role of Municipal Corporations in Cities In cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Chennai , local governance is managed by Municipal Corporations . They provide essential services like clean water, waste management, road maintenance, and public transport . The head of a Municipal Corporation is the Mayor , and elected representatives called Councilors help in decision-making. These urban local bodies ensure that cities function smoothly by managing resources and implementing government schemes. MCQs: Who is the head of a Municipal Corporation? a) Prime Minister b) Mayor c) Chief Minister d) Sarpanch ✔ Answer: b) Mayor Which of these is NOT a function of a Municipal Corporation? a) Maintaining city roads b) Running hospitals c) Managing waste disposal d) Controlling rur...

Case Study-Grassroots Democracy – Part 2 Local Government in Rural Areas-Class 6-Social Science

  Chapter 11-  Grassroots Democracy – Part 2  Local Government in  Rural Areas -Subject Social Science-Class 6-Case Study based Question Answers *************************************** Case Study 1: Understanding the Panchayati Raj System India has 600,000 villages , and local governance is managed by the Panchayati Raj System , a three-tier system of governance at the village, block, and district levels . It ensures that villagers participate in decision-making . The Gram Panchayat (village level), Panchayat Samiti (block level), and Zila Parishad (district level) work together to solve local problems like water supply, education, health care, and road maintenance . This system allows people to govern themselves at the grassroots level . MCQs: How many levels are there in the Panchayati Raj System? a) One b) Two c) Three d) Four ✔ Answer: c) Three What is the lowest level of the Panchayati Raj system? a) Zila Parishad b) Panchayat Samiti c) Gram ...