Class 9 Social Science Chapter 1: Understanding Social Science — practice questions with answers
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Q1. In simple words, what is Social Science?
- The systematic study of human society
- The study of the natural world only
- The study of numbers
- The study of machines
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Answer: A. The systematic study of human society
Why: It explains what happens in society, and why. [p.1]
Why: It explains what happens in society, and why. [p.1]
Q2. How is Social Science different from Physics, Chemistry and Biology?
- It focuses on society, institutions, cultures and human interactions rather than the natural world
- It uses no evidence
- It studies only the past
- It is the same as them
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Answer: A. It focuses on society, institutions, cultures and human interactions rather than the natural world
Why: Natural sciences study the natural world. [p.1]
Why: Natural sciences study the natural world. [p.1]
Q3. A meal reaches your plate after being harvested, processed, transported, bought and sold. What does this show?
- Even simple daily activities depend on systems of production, trade and cooperation
- Food appears by chance
- Only farmers matter
- Markets are not needed
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Answer: A. Even simple daily activities depend on systems of production, trade and cooperation
Why: Society does not function by chance. [p.1–2]
Why: Society does not function by chance. [p.1–2]
Q4. Which are the four core disciplines of Social Science in Grades 9–10? (Tick all that apply)
- Geography
- History
- Political Science
- Chemistry
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Answer: A. Geography; B. History; C. Political Science
Why: Economics is the fourth. [p.4]
Why: Economics is the fourth. [p.4]
Q5. Which discipline studies where things are located, why they are found there, and how places affect one another?
- Geography
- History
- Economics
- Political Science
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Answer: A. Geography
Why: It combines spatial and temporal perspectives. [p.5]
Why: It combines spatial and temporal perspectives. [p.5]
Q6. Which tools does Geography use? (Tick all that apply)
- Maps and globes
- Atlases
- Geographical Information System (GIS)
- Stethoscopes
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Answer: A. Maps and globes; B. Atlases; C. Geographical Information System (GIS)
Why: Also infographics; NCERT’s School Bhuvan portal can map your village. [p.5]
Why: Also infographics; NCERT’s School Bhuvan portal can map your village. [p.5]
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How many practice questions are there for Class 9 Social Science Chapter 1: Understanding Social Science?
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Is this chapter from the NCERT book?
Yes — it follows the NCERT Class 9 Social Science syllabus, used by CBSE and many state boards.