Karnataka Class 9 Social Science Model Question Papers 2023 Set 7

Choose the correct alternative and Write the complete answer along with its alphabet in the sheet provided:

Question 1. Which one among the following is the WRONG statement that related to Prophet Mohammed and Khadija?

Khadija was a rich widow.
Prophet Mohammed married Khadija.
Khadija and Prophet Mohammad had two sons and four daughters.
Prophet Mohammad was basically a teacher.

Answer: 4. Prophet Mohammad was basically a teacher.

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Question 2. Magellan is an unforgettable man in the world navigation field as he

Belonged to Portugal
Was the first sailor to go around the world
Was blessed by the Queen of England
Was sent by Queen Isabella

Answer: 2. Was the first sailor to go around the world

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Question 3. The Upper House of the state legislature is called

Vidhana Parishat
Vidhana Sabha
Vidhana Mandala
Vidhana Home

Answer: 1. Vidhana Parishat

Question 4. Article 52 of our constitution speaks about

The post of the President
The election of Prime Minister
The chief ministers of states
The council of ministers

Answer: 1. The post of the President

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Question 5. The stages that occupy a very important role in social development are

Childhood and Youth
Old age and middle age
Youth and middle age
Old age and Childhood

Answer: Childhood and Youth

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Question 6. The first Metro rail was started in Bengaluru between

Nagasandra and Yalachenahalli
Byappanahalli andM.G.. Road
Kangri and Majestic
K R Market to Naynadanahalli

Answer: 2.Byappanahalli andM.G.. Road

Question 7. The program introduced to provide health insurance is

Nirmal Gram program
Yashaswini Yojana
Sandhya Suraksha Yojana
Prime Minister’s Gramodaya Yojana

Answer: 2. Yashaswini Yojana

Question 8. EXIM bank was set up in the year

1982 A. D
1985 A.D
1989 A. D
1999 A.D

Answer:1982 A. D

Question 9. The State Finance Corporation Act was applied to all the states except

Karnataka
Delhi
Jammu and Kashmir
Mumbai

Answer: 3. Jammu and Kashmir

Fill in the blanks:

The Judges of the Supreme are appointed by President
The Chief of the Army is called the General.
The process where the rural society transfers into urban society are Urbanization.
The district which has the lowest sex ratio in the state is Bengaluru Urban.
The share of female workers in the total workforce of India is about 35 percent.

Match the following
A B
Karpuramanjari Bhavabhuthi
Rajatarangini Mahendrapala
Kiratarjuniya Jayadeva
Kavyameemamsa Ramanujacharya
Uttara Ramacharita Kalhan
Rajasekhara
Chand Bardai
Bharavi
Answer:
A B
Karpuramanjari Rajasekhara
Rajatarangini Kalhan
Kiratarjuniya Bharavi
Kavyameemamsa Mahendrapala
Uttara Ramacharita Bhavabhuthi

Answer the following

Question 1. Name the parents of Prophet Mohammad.
Answer: Prophet Mohammad was born in Mecca in 570 A.D. as a son of Abdulla and Ameena.

Question 2. How did the Bakthi Panth reach people from all sections of society?
Answer: The Bakthi Panth reached people from all sections of society due to its pro-people stance.

Question 3. Why were Sikhs not happy with Aurangzeb?
Answer: Sikhs are not happy with Aurangzeb because he killed the Sikh guru.

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Question 4. Why are the civil courts set up?
Answer: Civil courts settle disputes related to civil matters like property, land, monetary transactions, marriage, divorce, and others. They also hear appeals from lower courts.

Question 5. The Rajyasabha is a permanent body. Why?
Answer: The Rajyasabha is a permanent house because It cannot be dissolved like the Loksabha.

Question 6. What is the four-generation family?
Answer: The family of grandfather-grandmother, father-mother, children, and grandchildren is called a four-generation family.

Question 7. Why does the competition increasing day by day?
Answer: The competition increases day by day because it is depending on income generation but not on social health.

Question 8. What is subsistence farming?
Answer: The crops which are grown by the fanners for home consumption and not for the market are called subsistence farming

Question 9. What is commercial farming?
Answer: Crops that are grown not for the domestic market but also for the international market come under commercial farming, for example, tobacco, cotton, jute, etc.

Question 10. What is meant by Sex ratio?
Answer: The number of females per thousand males is called the sex ratio.

Question 11. What were the facilities provided by Kings and Emperors along roadsides?
Answer: There were travel shelters (where a place to rest, and water to drink was available), resting shelters, orchards, and choultries.

Question 12. Name the program Which confers the ‘right to work’.
Answer: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme 5 was launched.

Question 13. Which is the program introduced to provide toilets?
Answer: ‘Nirmal Gram’ program is introduced to provide toilets.

Question 14. Most of the business concerns follow Double – the entry system. Why?
Answer: In the Single Entry system the full picture of the complete business transactions is not available. Hence most of the business concerns follow Double – the entry system.

Answer the following

Question 1. What are the objectives of Anubhava Mantapa?
Answer:

All Sharanas engaged in meaningful discussions on various socio-cultural issues like gender discrimination and the caste system.
Similarly, they were also discussing the shortcomings of religions and suggesting remedies to these issues.

Question 2. Explain the effects of feudalism.
Answer:

The political and economical powers were concentrated in one place.
The justice system of the villages was honored in the house of the feudal lords (manual system).
There were visible changes in the economic system.
The power of Barbarians was brought under control.
Human beings realized their rights and duties under the system.
Noblemen, women, and weaker people become the protectors of Christianity.
Feudalism slowly nourished the emergence of cities.

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Question 3. Explain the role of George Washington in the American War of Independence.
Answer:

The Philadelphia Conference appointed George Washington as its commander
He played a major role as a military officer in the 7-year war against France and gained popularity.
He made them fight against the British army bravely. On the 4th of July 1776, the Philadelphia National Conference adopted the famous Declaration of Independence.
George Washington had to face a lot of problems. But in the battle of ‘Saratoga’, the British army lost.
With the help of the French army, George Washington defeated the British army in battle of Yorktown. British commander, Lord Cornwallis surrendered with his army.

Question 4. What were the consequences of the French revolution?
Answer:

The French revolution became the precursor for a series of important events.
Feudalism vanished
The special privileges that the clergy and the aristocrats had were all canceled.
The lands of the rich were seized.
The church came under the control of the state.
A uniform system of administration came to be enforced throughout the country.
People were assured liberty, equality, and brotherhood.

Question 5. Explain the Election Manifesto.
Answer: During the campaign, the political parties announce several policies and programs and promise the people to fulfill those if voted to power. Such kind of promises is given in the ‘Election Manifesto’.

Question 6. Which are the factors that lead to unity in diversity?
Answer:
The factors that lead to unity in diversity are:

Uniform administrative system.
Efficient communication tools
Modem education system
Geographical unity
Political unity
Religious unity
Linguistic unity
Cultural unity

Question 7. What are the values learned by a child from his family members?
Answer: The child learns the first lesson of life values such as love, concern, faith, patience, cooperation, coordination, etc., at home itself.

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Question 8. Which are the tributaries of the Cauvery river?
Answer: The Hemavathi, Harangi, Lokapavani, Arkavathi, Shimsha, Lakshmanatirtha, Kapila, Suvarnavati, and Bhavani are the tributaries of the Cauvery River

Question 9. Which are the ending points of Karnataka in all four directions?
Answer:

Karwar in Uttar Kannada district is at the Western end whereas Mulbagal taluk in Kolar district is at the Eastern end.
It extends from Aurad taluk in Bidar district in the northernmost tip of the State to Chamarajnagar district in the South.

Question 10. Give an account of the coastal plains of Karnataka.
Answer: Coastal plains lie between the Arabian Sea and the Malnad region.

The coastline extends to 320 km from Mangaluru in the south to Karwar in the north.
It is broad in the south and becomes narrow (with steep slopes) towards the north.
Its height is more than 200 meters above sea level.
It is called the ‘Canara or the Karnataka Coastline’.
Many fast-flowing rivers cut through the coastal areas are formed by sea erosion.
‘New Mangaluru’ is the major port in Karnataka. And Bhatkala, Malpe, Karwar, Kumta, Belekere, and Honnavar are fishing ports.

Question 11. Write a short note on Jog Falls.
Answer:

The highest waterfall in the country is Jog Falls which is in Shivamogga.
The water of Sharavathi falls from a height of 293 meters in four streams.
They are named Raja, Rani, Roarer, and Rocket. During the rainy season, this waterfall has the maximum amount of water and presents a scene of unforgettable beauty.

Question 12. Why demand is increasing for Bauxite?
Answer: Bauxite ore is mostly used in the preparation of aluminum and also used in the manufacture of cement, steel, and electric wires. Hence its demand is increasing.

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Question 13. Give an account of the distribution of the cotton textile industry in Karnataka.
Answer:

Davanagere is called the ‘Manchester of Karnataka’ because it is the most important cotton textile industrial center.
There are ginning and spinning mills in Hubballi, Ilkal, Guledgudda, Rabakavi, Bagalkot, Molakalmuru, Gadag-Betageri, Badami, Belagavi, Naragund, Gokak, Ballari, Hunsur, Nanjangud, Periyapattana, and Chamarajnagar.

Question 14. What are the barriers relating to access to employment by Women?
Answer: Women face multiple barriers relating to access to employment, choice of work, working conditions, employment security, wage parity, discrimination, and balancing the competing burdens of work and family responsibilities.

Question 15. Differentiate between the Personal Accounts and Real Accounts.
Answer:

Personal Accounts: The ledger accounts which are maintained to record the transactions carried out with persons or firms are called Personal Accounts.
Example: Suresh’s a/c, xco’s a/c. etc., Bank a/c.
Real Accounts: The ledger accounts that are maintained by the business concerns to record’ the assets that the firm possesses.
Example: Building’s a/c, Cash a/c, Furniture a/c, Machinery a/c. etc.,

Answer the following

Question 1. Explain the achievements of Bajirao I.
Answer:
The achievements of Bajirao I are:

Balaji Baji Rao I aspired to enhance the image of the Marathas.
He took measures to improve the economic state of the kingdom.
He traveled with the armies of Holkar and Scindhia in the year 1742 A.D. to establish the empire of Bundelkhand.
He fought with the army of Ahmed Shah Abdali in Panipat and got defeated.

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Question 1. Explain the development of literature in the period of the Renaissance with an Example.
Answer:
Literature in the period of Renaissance with an Example:

Italy was the motherland of great writers. France, England, Germany, and Spain too contributed a lot to the literature.
The theme of literature of this period was worldly matters rather than religion.
Instead of Latin, many of the regional European languages came to be used in daily life.
The notable works of this period are
Petrarch wrote a famous poem called Africa.
‘Decameron ’ written in Italian by Boccaccio,
The famous work ‘Divine Comedy’ by Dante,
‘ Canterbury Tales ’ by Chaucer of England,
Don Quixote by Cervantes of Spain,
Utopia was written by Thomas More of England
William Shakespeare wrote numerous tragedies and comedies.

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Question 2. Differentiate between Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties. (OR)

What are the functions and powers of the Chief Minister?
Answer:
The main functions and powers of the Chief Minister are:

He prepares the list of Ministers.
He allocates Portfolios to the Ministers.
He has the power to remove those Ministers
He plays a very important role in the formulation of policies.
He can summon or postpone its meetings.
He has the power to co-ordinate and supervises the working of all Departments.
He has the power to dissolve the Legislative Assembly before the expiry of its term.
He acts as the link between the Governor and the Council of Ministers.
He acts as an advisor to the Governor with regard to nominations to many posts.

Question 3. Explain the characteristics of the Joint family.
Answer:
Characteristics of a joint family are:

Large in size
Co-ordination and Co-operation
Residence and Kitchen
Religion
Self-sufficient unit
Exercise of authority

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Question 3. Explain the characteristics of rural communities.
Answer:
The characteristics of a rural community are:

Small in size
Primary relationship
Agriculture and agriculture supplement economic life
Community life
Democratic principle
Independent unit
Neighborhood and
Shortage of public basic needs.

Question 4. Differentiate between Red soil and Black soil.
Answer:
Black soil:

This kind of soil is formed by the weathering of basalt rocks.
It is rich in aluminum, magnesium, and oxides of iron.
This soil has the ability to retain moisture for many days.
Since it is rich in soil nutrients, a variety of crops can be grown in this soil.
This type of soil is extensively found in districts of North Karnataka.

Red Soil :

This type of soil is obtained from the weathering of granite and gneiss.
It contains iron oxides and hence it is red in color.
It is rich in iron, lime, and salt, but contains small amounts of humus.
It is light, has thin layers, and is not very fertile.
Its capacity for moisture retention is less.
It is found more in South Karnataka.

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Question 4. What are the geographical factors required for the cultivation of Paddy?
Answer:

Paddy is a tropical crop.
Cultivation of paddy requires heavy rainfall and high temperature.
Areas having scanty rainfall need irrigation facilities for the growing of paddy.
Cultivation of paddy re-quires level land.
Fertile clayey and alluvial soils are ideal for paddy cultivation.
Organic manure, leaves of trees, and abundant laborers are required for the cultivation of paddy.

Question 5. What are the suggestions to conserve resources?
Answer:
The measures undertaken to conserve resources are:

Purchase less stuff y Reduce excess packaging
Recycling materials
Purchase products made from recycled materials.
Keep air and water clean
Plant new saplings where we cut down trees. y Using bicycle and public transport
Conserve energy at home.

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Question 5. Why is population growth high in developing countries?
Answer: The government comes forward to provide education and health facilities to people. Epidemics are brought under control. Due to this, the death rate will decrease rapidly. However, the birth rate remains high, reducing very slowly. Hence, at this stage, since the birth rate remains high, and the death rate remains low, the population growth rate is high That is the reason why the population growth rate is high here.

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Question 6. What do you mean by Money market and how is it different from the capital market?
Answer:

The term money market is used in a sense to mean a financial institution that deals with short-term funds in the economy.
The money market arranges funds for working capital.
The rate of interest is high, compared to the institutions of the capital market.
The funds can be borrowed under the money market for a short period whereas the capital market long term.
Commercial banks and Indigenous bankers also play an important role in the money market.
Financial institutions, finance corporations, investment trusts, mutual funds, etc. are the leading financial institutions in the capital market.

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Question 6. Write about the authority and responsibility, scalar chain, and centralization in principles of management
Answer:

Authority and responsibility: The principle refers to authority and responsibility, which are the combination of official authority and personal responsibility.
Scalar chain: Principle means that every enterprise should have graded authority or superior-subordinate relationship.
Centralization principle: Refers to the extent to which authority is concentrated, so that it gives the overall yields.

Answer The Following

Question 1. Explain the education and art and architecture of the Bahamani sultans.
Answer:
Education:

The educational policy of the Adil Shahis was to propagate Islamic culture.
There were schools known as mastabas which were under the control of mosques.
The students in the mastabas were taught the alphabet, religion, law, poetry, and rhetoric.
The madrasas were centers of higher education.
Mohammad Gawan who was a scholar himself, established a madrasa (college) at Bidar to encourage the study of the Islamic religion and law.
The college was also a lodge for students, teachers, and orthodox people. Astronomy, grammar, mathematics, philosophy, and political science were studied in this college.

Art and architecture :

The Sultans developed the Indo-Sarcenic style of architecture.
The Jamia mosque built by Ali Adil Shah I is a prominent monument even today.
Ibrahim Roza, Gol Gumbaz, Gagan Mahal, and Asar Mahals are the important monuments of this time.
These monuments have made Adil S ha his world-famous.
The Gol Gumbaz at Vijayapura is one of the greatest structures in the world.