Class 9 Social Science — Term 3 Unit Test
Time: 2.5 Hours | Marks: 60
Section A — 1 Mark (1 × 10 = 10)
1. When was the Indian National Congress founded? 2. Who led the Dandi March? 3. What was the Quit India Movement? 4. When did India gain independence? 5. When did World War II end? 6. What is NATO? 7. What was the Cold War? 8. When was the Indian Constitution adopted? 9. What are Fundamental Rights? (Rights guaranteed to all citizens by the Constitution) 10. Define the Human Development Index (HDI).
Section B — 3 Mark (3 × 6 = 18)
(Choose 6 of 7)
1. Describe the Non-Cooperation Movement of 1920. 2. What is the significance of the Dandi March (Salt Satyagraha)? 3. What were the consequences of World War II for Asia? 4. What is decolonisation? How did it affect Asia and Africa? 5. What are Fundamental Rights? List and briefly explain any three. 6. What is the Cold War? Why did it begin? 7. Explain the concept of per capita income and HDI as development indicators.
Section C — 5 Mark (5 × 4 = 20)
(Choose 4 of 5)
1. Describe Gandhi's role in the Indian independence movement — three major campaigns. 2. How was the Quit India Movement (1942) significant? Why was it a turning point? 3. Describe the consequences of World War II — political, economic, and social impact globally. 4. Explain the features of the Indian Constitution — Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles. 5. Describe poverty in India — definition, causes, and two government programmes to reduce it.
Section D — Map Question (8 marks)
On an outline map of India, mark and label: 1. The location of Dandi (Gujarat) — Dandi March destination 2. Amritsar (site of Jallianwala Bagh) 3. Mumbai (Bombay) 4. Chennai (Madras) 5. Kolkata (Calcutta) 6. New Delhi 7. Punjab (divided in 1947) 8. Bengal (divided in 1947 and previously in 1905)
Section E — Short Essay (4 marks)
Write a short note (50-80 words) on: "Why is the Indian Constitution considered one of the most comprehensive constitutions in the world?"
End of Term 3 Unit Test