CBSE Class 9 Social Science Sample Paper Set 5

1. Till the eighteenth century the shape of the cricket bat was in the shape of hockey stick. Choose the correct reason :

a) The ground was uneven.

b) The ball was bowled underarm along the ground.

c) There was no limit on the shape and the size of the bat.

d) It was easy to play in open ground.

2. Why is cricket match different from other sports? Choose the correct answer.

a) The match can go on for five days and still end in a draw.

b) The playing time is an hour and half.

c) The dimension of the playing area is specified.

d) The game gets completed in nine innings.

3. Which one of the following types of forests is found in the Ganga-Bramputra Delta?

a) Thorny forest

b) Montane forest

c) Mangrove forest

d) Tropical Rain forest

4. Which one of the following provides an ideal habitat for the animal 'Yak'?

a) Sunderbans

b) Swampy and marshy lands of Assam

c) Rann of Kutch

d) Freezing high altitudes of Ladakh

5. Which of the following statements is against the democratic process of elections?

a) Parties and candidates should be free to contest elections.

b) Elections must be held regularly immediately after the term is over.

c) The right to vote should be given to the selected people only.

d) Elections should be conducted in a free and fair manner.

6. Which one of the following is a violation of the right to life or personal liberty?

a) The arrested person was informed about the reason of his arrest.

b) He was produced before the court within 24 hours of his arrest.

c) He was not allowed to consult his lawyer.

d) He was shown the warrant before arrest.

7. Which one of the following rights is available to the citizens of India and not to the citizens of Saudi Arabia?

a) The country is ruled by a hereditary king.

b) Citizens cannot form political parties.

c) Women are subjected to many public restrictions.

d) Citizens enjoy the freedom of religion.

8. Which one of the following is not considered as a social indicator of poverty?

a) Illiteracy level.

b) Lack of access of health care.

c) Inadequate safe drinking water.

d) Ample job opportunities.

9. Which one of the following does not ensure food security to the people?

a) Enough food is available for all the persons.

b) All persons have the capacity to buy food.

c) Extremely inadequate purchasing power.

d) There is no barrier on access to food.

10. Which Institution was set up by the Maharashtra Academy of Development Science (ADS) to facilitate a network of NGOs in different regions?

a) Gramin Bank

b) Grain Bank

c) Commercial Bank

d) Food Corporation of India

11. What is shifting cultivation? Why did the European foresters discourage the practice of shifting cultivation?

Please refer to attached file for CBSE Class 9 Social Science Sample Paper Set 5