Karnataka Class 9 Social Science Model Question Papers 2023 Set 2

Karnataka Class 9 Social Science Model Question Papers 2023 Set 2

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

Question 1. The holy book of Islam is

1. Bible
2. Quran
3. Zend Avesta
4. Guru Granth Sahib

Answer: 2. Quran

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Question 2. The father of the Renaissance is

1. Da-Vinci
2. Petrarch
3. Boccaccio
4. Kepler

Answer: 2. Petrarch

Question 3. Which one among the following is NOT a function of the Executive Head of the State Government?

1. Appointment of Chief Minister
2. Appointment of Council of Minister
3. Appointment of Vice-Chancellor
4. Appointment of the Governor of the State

Answer: 4. Appointment of the Governor of the State

Question 4. The Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission is appointed by

1. President
2. Vice President
3. Prime Minister
4. Chief Ministers

Answer: 1. President

Question 5. A group of people leading a simple life in a limited area is a

1. Village
2. Community
3. Neighbour
4. City

Answer: 1. Village

Question 6. The ‘Manchester of Karnataka’ is

1. Shimoga
2. Davanagere
3. Belgium
4. Kodagu

Answer: 2. Davanagcre

Question 7. Which one among the following is wrongly matched?

1. Jogi betta- Chitradurga
2. Yana – Uttara Kannada
3. Biligirirangana betta- Chamarajanagara
4. Mandagadde – Udupi

Answer: 4. Mandagaddc – Udupi

Question 8. The program introduced to provide an Old Age Allowance every month is

1. Sandhya Suraksha Yojana
2. Prime Minister’s Gramodaya Yojana
3. Yashas win i Yojana
4. Swamajayanti Grama Swaudyog Yojana

Answer: 1.Sandhya Suraksha Yojana

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Question 9. The capital of a joint stock company is divided into small units called

1. Debenture
2. Shares
3. Mutual funds
4. Credits

Answer: Shares

Question 10.‘Management is an art of getting things done through other people.’ This definition was given by

1. J.L. Haynes
2. George R. Terry
3. Henry Fayol
4. Adam Smith

Answer: 1. J.L. Haynes

Fill in the blanks:

1. The Lok Adalats came into existence in the year 1985 A D.
2. The Hindustan Ship-building yard is at Vishakapatnam.
3. The tribe originated from the Latin word Tribus
4. The average density of population per sq. km in Karnataka is 300
5. MGNREGA was enacted in the year 2015.

Match the following
A                                                        B
Dilawar temple                          Jaisalmer               
Khandaraya’s temple                 Delhi
Rajasthani painting style          Saurashtra
Phahari painting style              Mewar
Somanatha Temple                  Khajuraho
                                                  Kasauli
                                                  Mt Abu
                                                  Ahmadabad
Answer:
A                                            B
Dilawar temple                  Mt Abu
Khandaraya’s temple         Khajuraho
Rajasthani painting style    Mewar
Phahari painting style        Kasauli
Somanatha Temple             Saurashtra

Answer the following

Question 1. What is ‘Hijra’?
Answer: Paigambar opposed polytheism strongly, the enraged people of Mecca conspired to murder him so Paigambar traveled from Mecca to Medina to save his life in 622 AD. This incident is called Hijra.

Question 2. What did Meera Bai criticize in her Bhajans?
Answer: She criticized the claim of the superior status of high-caste people in her Bhajans.

Question 3. Why is Sher Shah remembered even today?
Answer: Sher Shah brought a new silver coin known as ‘daam’ into circulation which is a base for the present coin system.

Question 4. Why is Revenue Board established?
Answer: Revenue board has the power to take up appeals against the judgments of the lower Revenue courts.

Question 5. Why is the nominated member of Lok Sabha not taking part in the presidential election?
Answer: Because they are nominated Anglo Indians by the President.

Question 6. How is the word family derived?
Answer: The word family is derived from the Latin word ‘famulus’ which means ‘to serve’.

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Question 7. What is Cooperation?
Answer: Cooperation is a way used by man to fulfill his desired basic needs which are based on giving and taking.

Question 8. Why is Karnataka called ‘The Land of Coffee’?
Answer: Karnataka is the largest producer of coffee.

Question 9. Why Virginia tobacco is grown widely in Karnataka?
Answer: Virginia tobacco is the highest quality and is in great demand in the global market. It earns valuable foreign exchange and revenue for the state exchequer.

Question 10. Population plays an important role in the economic development of a country. Justify
Answer: The development of a country depends on the size of its population, its growth rate, age distribution, quality, etc.

Question 11. Why Air transport is not much popular as other means of Transport?
Answer: Air transport is the costliest mode of transport and is not available to everyone.

Question 12. The chances of employment availability are few. Why?
Answer: Due to a lack of education, training, and skills, their chances of employment are few.

Question 13. What is the Poverty line?
Answer: The estimated minimum level of income needed to secure the basic necessities of life.

Question 14. What is the Accounting cycle?
Answer: The recording of all the transactions is called the Accounting cycle.

Answer the following

Question 1. Explain the philosophy advocated by Ramanuj Acharya
Answer: Ramanujacharya’s philosophy is called ‘Vishistadwaitha’. According to this philosophy, Jeeva (life) and Prakruthi (Nature) are under the control of Bramha. Both Atma and Paramathma cannot become one simultaneously. He said that the world is the expressed manifestation of Bramha and the world is a reality. In order to achieve Mukthi(salvation) Bhakti and Prapathi (complete surrendrance to god) are important.

Question 2. What are the advantages of the feudal system?
Answer:
The advantages of the feudal system are:

• Simplicity
• The simple and tailor-made administrative system
• Guarantee of human protection
• The ruling party could not become autocratic.
• The economic system also saw notable progressive changes.
• The savagery of the barbaric communities was controlled.
• Man became aware of his duties and fundamental rights.
• The nobles got their training through these rules and regulations.
• The nobles protected women, the weak, and the Christian religion.

Question 3. The condition of the third class in France was pathetic. Justify.
Answer: Intellectuals, agriculturists, laborers, and professionals were there in this class. Their income was less but taxes were more. Their life was in a bad state. These people did not command respect in society. They had no political rights and had to tolerate insults. They did not have either religious or political rights or freedom.

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Question 4. Explain the role of Garibaldi in Italian Unification,
Answer: Garibaldi was a soldier and fighter. He joined the Young Italy army and assumed leadership of the revolution. After that he constituted an army called Red Brigade and with the help of Sardinia, fought with Austria. In 1860, he fought against the twin states of Sicily using Iris Red Brigade. By conquering the same he hastened national integration and pressed for democratic reforms.

Question 5. Why are periodical elections necessary in democracy?
Answer:
The periodical elections necessary in a democracy are:

• They help to choose better candidates.
• They help to remove the candidates who are not working properly.
• They help to provide better administration.
• They help to provide better facilities
• They put a break for autocratic rule

Question 6. What are the suggestions hindering National integration?
Answer:
The Problems hindering National Integration are:

• Different castes and religions
• The variety of languages
• The presence of innumerable castes and caste-based associations
• Parochialism and regionalism
• Border disputes, river water disputes, and language disputes between states
• Terrorism
• Untouchability
• Lack of political will
• Negligence of people

Question 7. Which are the debatable types of social processes?
Answer:
The debatable types of social process are:

1. Conflicts
2. Adjustment
3. Cooperation
4. Coexistence and
5. Competition

Question 8. Mention the main hydroelectric power stations of our state.
Answer: The main hydro-electric power projects of Karnataka are Shivanasamudra, Shimsha (on the Cauvery river), Sharavathi, Linganamakki, Gerusoppa and Mahatma Gandhi hydropower station (on the Sharavathi river), Supa, Nagajhari, Kadra and Kodasalli (on Kali river), Varahi and MariKanive (on Varahi river), Bhadra, Tungabhadra, Ghataprabha and Alamatti (on Krishna river)

Question 9. Name Karnataka’s neighboring states.
Answer: Maharashtra in the north, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in the east, Tamil Nadu in the south and southeast, Kerala in the southwest, and Goa in the northwest form its frontiers.

Question 10. Mention the mountain passes in the Western Ghats.
Answer:
The mountain passes in the Western Ghats are:

• Charmadi Ghat – It links Mangaluru and Chikkamagaluru.
• Shiradi Ghat – It links Hassan – Sakleshpur, and Mangaluru.
• Agumbe Ghat – It links Shivamogga and Udupi.
• Hulikal Ghat – It links Shivamogga and Kundapur.

Question 11. Name the important national parks of Karnataka.
Answer:
The important national parks in Karnataka are:

• Rajiv Gandhi National Park in Nagarahole,
• Bandipur National Park
• Bannerughatta National Park
• Kudremukh National Park
• Anshi National Park.

Question 12. Which are the four important mines in the Kolar Gold Fields?
Answer: The four important mines in the Kolar Gold Fields are Nandidurg, Urigaum, Champion Reef, and Mysore Mines.

Question 13. Why is the information technology industry located in Bengaluru?
Answer: The reasons for the centralization of the information technology industry are good climate, electricity supply, technical experts, financial assistance, vast market, and infrastructure.

Question 14. Which are the important employment programs adopted in Rural areas of India?
Answer: Food For Work Programme, Training Rural Youth for Self Employment (TRYSEM), Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP), National Rural Employment Programme (NREP), Rural landless Employment Guarantee Programme (RLEGP), Jawahar Rozgar Yojana (JRY), Employment Assurance Scheme (EAS), Swarna Jayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojana National Food for Work program National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS)

Question 15. Mention the procedure of maintaining accounts under Double – Entry System.
Answer:

• The day-to-day business transactions are entered in the Rough book as and when they take place.
• The transactions entered in a rough book are analyzed so as to which account has to be debited and which account has to be credited.
• The Journal entries are then transferred to the respective ledger accounts.
• After a particular period or whenever required the balance of ledger accounts is found out. The balance of an account is the difference between the Debit and Credit sides.
• The list of all the balances of all the accounts is prepared. It is called Trial Balance.
• After the preparation of the Trial balance, the final accounts are prepared. Final accounts are divided into three parts.

Answer the following

Question 1. Explain the effects of the Industrial Revolution.
Answer:
The effects of the Industrial Revolution are:

• Demand for machines grew,
• Many changes took place in the economic and social fields too.
• New factories were established.
• The cost of production came down and essential products were available at a low price.
• Cottage industries could not compete with the giant
• The rich became richer and the poor remained poor.
• People had to migrate from villages to towns.
• A capitalist class emerged in society.
• Hostilities developed between the owners and the workers, and class conflict began. (OR)

Explain the military achievements of Akbar.
Answer:

• Akbar emerged victorious in the battle at Panipat in 1556. His Prime Minister and royal representative, Bairamkhan came to Akbar’s assistance during the war.
• Akbar conquered Malwa, Jaipur, Gondavan, Chittor, Ranathambhor, Kalinjar, Gujarat and
• The Battle of Haldighat is the most significant battle in the history of medieval India. After the death of the Chittor king, Rana Uday Sing, his son Rana Pratapsingh came to power. Akbar sent his powerful army under the leadership of Generals Mansion and Asaf Khan to fight against Rana Pratap. In the battle at Haldighat, the Moghul army was victorious.
• The remaining states of Kashmir, Sindh, Orissa, Baluchistan, Khandhar, and Ahmednagar came under Akbar.

Question 2. What are the features of the preamble of our constitution?
Answer:

• The preamble of the constitution beings “We the citizens of India.”
• India is a sovereign country and not under the control of any other country in the world.
• The goal of our constitution is to create social equality and promote the welfare of all the people in our country.
• The word ‘Secular’ has been incorporated into the Constitution through the 42nd Amendment in 1976.
• Securing the happiness of everyone is the responsibility of a government in a democracy. (OR)

Question 2. What are the functions of the State Council of Ministers?
Answer:
The functions of the State Council of Ministers are:

• It decides the Government’s policies.
• It prepares the State budget and presents it in the legislature,
• It advises the Governor in matters of appointment of the Chairman of the State Public Service Commission, its Members, the Lokayukta, etc.
• Each Minister has to ensure the efficient working of his Department.
• It has to co-ordinate and supervises the working of different departments.

Question 3. Differentiate between the Matriarchal family and the Patriarchal family.
Answer:

• Matriarchal family:
• Matriarchy means mother cantered family system,
• The rights of the property belong to the woman and
• The hereditary rights pass on to the daughter from the mother.
• Married men live in the residence of their wives.
• Patriarchal family:
• In a patriarchal family father is the head of the family.
• The property and other rights are centered around men.
• Married women live in the residence of their husbands.
• The eldest son has a prominent role in a religious ceremony.  (OR)

Explain the division of tribes in India according to the geographical locality.
Answer:

The division of tribals in India according to the geographical locality is:

• North and North-East Zone: The sub-tribes of Naga such as Konac, Regma, Segma, Aho, Angama, Lohta, Pome, Changa, and Kaboola, and the sub-tribes of Kuki such as Lushami, Lakers, Chins, Khushi, Garo, Kachari, Lepcha, Butia, Rabha, Tharo, Kaso, Chini, etc., live in Himalayan mountain regions.
• Central Zone: This zone consists of West Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, southern parts of Uttar Pradesh, northern parts of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and North parts of Rajasthan states. The sub-tribes like Santala, Munda, Uranva, Bhumija, Koya, Lodha, Sapoora, Javung, Kunda, Korko, Gonda, Bhil, Barabara, Kola, Melora, Asura, Byga, Pradhan, Birazoma, Agaria, Hil, Mariya, Bison, etc, live in this zone.
• South zone: Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka are the states which come in this zone. The major sub-tribes live in this zone are Chanchu, Thoda, Badaga, Koota, Paniyan, Irula, Kuramana, Kurumba, Gonda, Rajagonda, Soliga, Kadukuruba, Jenukuruba Koraga, Hasala, Yarava, Danagara Gowli, Kadugolla, Halakki, Okkaliga, etc.

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Question 4. Differentiate between Evergreen forests and Deciduous forests.
Answer:
Evergreen forests:

• Areas receiving more than 250 cms rainfall annually have this kind of forest.
• On account of heavy rain and high temperature, the trees grow tall and dense.
• Rosewood, mahogany, kino, teak, Dhupia, and hebbalasu grow in these forests.
• This kind of forest can be seen in parts of Uttara Kannada, Dakshina Kannada, Shivamogga, Hassan, Chikkamagaluru, Chamarajnagar, and Kodagu districts.

Deciduous forests:

• It can be seen in areas receiving 60 to 120 cm of rainfall annually.
• After winter, due to a lack of moisture in the soil, the trees shed their leaves.
• Teak, kino, mahogany, neem, mango, jack, flame, Kokko, banyan, sandal, and bamboo grow in plenty
• This land of the forest is found in Chikkamagaluru, Mysuru, Chamrajnagar, Eastern parts of Hassan, Tumakuru, Chikballapur, Southern part of Kolar, Mandya, Ramanagar, and Bengaluru Rural district. (OR)

What are the geographical factors required for the cultivation of Coffee?
Answer:

• Coffee is Karnataka’s famous plantation and beverage crop.
• Arabica is of better quality and enjoys great demand in the international market.
• Coffee is a tropical crop that can grow well on the slopes of hills, with heavy rainfall.
• Clay-mixed soil is suitable for this crop.
• The coffee plant cannot withstand the direct rays of the sun. Hence shady trees are grown in estates.
• Coffee is mainly grown in the Malnad region which has all the conditions required for growing it.

Question 5. How does the 4R strategy play an important role in the conservation of resources?
Answer:

• Reduce: Reduce refers to minimizing the use of resources and their wastage or trying to use less amount of any resource. It will also reduce pollution. For example, you can reduce air pollution by reducing the use of your vehicles.
• Reuse: This is a very simple but effective way to conserve resources. Every resource has not only alternative uses but can be used multiple times. For e.g. the water that was used for bathing can be used for gardening; waste paper can be converted into packaging material.
• Recharge and Regenerate: This refers to taking steps to allow the resource to grow through conscious human efforts. All rainwater harvesting efforts recharge groundwater, afforestation recharges tree stock and bio-diversity.
• Research: Research ways to find renewable alternatives to non-renewable resources. Solar or wind energy is a renewable alternative to the energy we use. (OR)

How can human resources be transformed into human capital?
Answer: Adults are capable of working, and they form national wealth. People with knowledge, skill, and abilities form the human resource of that country. Since the population of adults is more in India, there is an increase in the workforce. If good education, training, and health facility are provided to human resources, they can be transformed into human capital. They possess the capability to increase the national income and transform society, that is, the population is an asset.

Question 6. What is the part played by Industrial Finance Corporations (IFC) and State Finance Corporations (SFS) in financing business?
Answer:
The part played by (IFC) and (SFS) in financing business are:

• The Industrial Finance Corporation of India (IFC) was set up in 1948 under the act of Parliament to provide long-term financial assistance to the industry. The Corporation grants loans to public limited companies and to cooperative societies. State-owned public limited companies can also borrow funds If on the corporation.
• The main objective of State Finance Corporations is to provide long-term finance to small and medium-scale industries in their respective states. (OR)

What are the important elements of decision-making?
Answer:

The important elements of decision-making are:

1. Establishing goals
2. Defining tasks
3. Searching for alternatives
4. Developing plans
5. Rational thinking and reasoning
6. Situation
7. Evaluation

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Question 1. Vijayanagar’s contribution to literature is unforgettable. Justify.
Answer: Various works were created in Kannada, Sanskrit, Telugu, and Tamil languages. Ratnakaravarni’s ‘Bharateshavaibhava’, Chamarasa’s ‘Prabhulingaleele’, and Kumaravyasa’s ‘Gaduginabharata’ are the important Kannada works of the time. Bheemakavi translated Palkurike Somanatha’s Telugu work, ‘Basavapurana’, into the Kannada language. The collection of Veerashaiva vachanas called ‘Shunyasampadane’ was also published. Besides Lakkanna Dandesha’s ‘Shivatatvachintamani’, books in Kannada on human medical science, veterinary science, poetics, astrology, and cookery were also published. Saint Purandaradasa, Kanakadasa, Shripadaraya, and Vyasaraya enriched Dasa Sahitya.

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Among these, Kanakadasa’s ‘Mohanatarangini’, ‘Nalacharita’, ‘Haribhaktisara’, and ‘Ramadhanyacharita’ are important. Vidyaranya wrote ‘Shankaravijaya’ and ‘Sarvadarshana sangraha’ in Sanskrit. His brother, Sayanacharya, wrote commentaries on the Vedas called ‘ Vedarthaprakasha’, ‘Ayurvedasudhanidhi ’, ‘Purusharthasudhanidhi’, and other books. Kampannaraya’s wife, Gangadevi, wrote a book called ‘Maduravijayam’. This book deals with Kampanna’s invasion and a description of places of pilgrimage. The court poet of Devaraya 11, Srinatha, had earned the title ‘KavichakravarthiV There were eight famous poets called the Asthadiggajas in Krishnadevaraya’s court. Allasani Peddanna’s ‘Manucharitam’, Krishnadevaraya’s court had also Tamil poets, paranjyothiver Veeraraghavar, Mandala Purusha, Gyanaprakasha, Harihara, and others. Paranjyoti Iyer wrote ‘Tiruvalayadal pranam. In the period of the Vijayanagara empire, they encouraged Sanskrit, Kannada, Telugu, and Tamil languages.