3 Mark Questions for Class 9 Social Science. Try first, then reveal the answer. These are exam-oriented practice items, not copied board papers.
Practice questions aligned to NCERT topics used in CBSE classrooms. These are original exam-oriented questions for revision — not official CBSE board papers and not a guarantee of any exam question. Always match the textbook issued by your school and the latest PDFs on ncert.nic.in and cbseacademic.nic.in.
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Q413 Mark3 marksModerateRevision pick
Explain The French Revolution in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Liberty, equality, fraternity. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: The French Revolution · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q423 Mark3 marksModerate
Explain The French Revolution in about three points, with one example.
Answer
The Declaration of the Rights of Man. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: The French Revolution · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q433 Mark3 marksModerate
Explain The French Revolution in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Napoleon rose after the Revolution. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: The French Revolution · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q443 Mark3 marksDifficult
Explain The French Revolution in about three points, with one example.
Answer
It inspired later political ideas. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: The French Revolution · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q453 Mark3 marksModerateRevision pick
Explain The French Revolution in about three points, with one example.
Answer
The French Revolution is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 9 Social Science. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: The French Revolution · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q463 Mark3 marksModerate
Explain Textbook first in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: The French Revolution · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q413 Mark3 marksModerateRevision pick
Explain 1917 in about three points, with one example.
Answer
1917: two revolutions in Russia. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q423 Mark3 marksModerate
Explain Socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Lenin and the Bolsheviks. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q433 Mark3 marksModerate
Explain Socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution in about three points, with one example.
Answer
USSR was formed later. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q443 Mark3 marksDifficult
Explain Socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Socialism as an idea of equality of wealth in the lesson’s terms. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q453 Mark3 marksModerateRevision pick
Explain Socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 9 Social Science. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q463 Mark3 marksModerate
Explain Textbook first in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q413 Mark3 marksModerateRevision pick
Explain Nazism and the Rise of Hitler in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Hitler and the Nazi Party. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Nazism and the Rise of Hitler · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q423 Mark3 marksModerate
Explain Nazism and the Rise of Hitler in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Dictatorship destroyed democracy. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Nazism and the Rise of Hitler · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q433 Mark3 marksModerate
Explain Nazism and the Rise of Hitler in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Holocaust was the genocide of Jews and others. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Nazism and the Rise of Hitler · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q443 Mark3 marksDifficult
Explain Nazism and the Rise of Hitler in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Propaganda and youth organisations. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Nazism and the Rise of Hitler · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q453 Mark3 marksModerateRevision pick
Explain Nazism and the Rise of Hitler in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Nazism and the Rise of Hitler is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 9 Social Science. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Nazism and the Rise of Hitler · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q463 Mark3 marksModerate
Explain Textbook first in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Nazism and the Rise of Hitler · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q413 Mark3 marksModerateRevision pick
Explain Forest Society and Colonialism in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Shifting cultivation was restricted. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Forest Society and Colonialism · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q423 Mark3 marksModerate
Explain Forest Society and Colonialism in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Forest acts limited villagers’ access. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Forest Society and Colonialism · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q433 Mark3 marksModerate
Explain Forest Society and Colonialism in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Rebellions occurred. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Forest Society and Colonialism · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q443 Mark3 marksDifficult
Explain Forest Society and Colonialism in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Forests are a livelihood resource. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Forest Society and Colonialism · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q453 Mark3 marksModerateRevision pick
Explain Forest Society and Colonialism in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Forest Society and Colonialism is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 9 Social Science. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Forest Society and Colonialism · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q463 Mark3 marksModerate
Explain Textbook first in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Forest Society and Colonialism · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q413 Mark3 marksModerateRevision pick
Explain India – Size and Location in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Tropic of Cancer passes through India. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: India – Size and Location · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q423 Mark3 marksModerate
Explain India – Size and Location in about three points, with one example.
Answer
India has a long coastline. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: India – Size and Location · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q433 Mark3 marksModerate
Explain India – Size and Location in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Latitudinal and longitudinal extent. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: India – Size and Location · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q443 Mark3 marksDifficult
Explain India – Size and Location in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Standard meridian 82°30′ E. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: India – Size and Location · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q453 Mark3 marksModerateRevision pick
Explain India – Size and Location in about three points, with one example.
Answer
India – Size and Location is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 9 Social Science. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: India – Size and Location · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q463 Mark3 marksModerate
Explain Textbook first in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: India – Size and Location · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q413 Mark3 marksModerateRevision pick
Explain Physical Features of India in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Young fold mountains. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Physical Features of India · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q423 Mark3 marksModerate
Explain Physical Features of India in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Alluvial plains are fertile. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Physical Features of India · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q433 Mark3 marksModerate
Explain Physical Features of India in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Deccan plateau. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Physical Features of India · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q443 Mark3 marksDifficult
Explain Physical Features of India in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Andaman and Nicobar; Lakshadweep. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Physical Features of India · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q453 Mark3 marksModerateRevision pick
Explain Physical Features of India in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Physical Features of India is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 9 Social Science. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Physical Features of India · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q463 Mark3 marksModerate
Explain Textbook first in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Physical Features of India · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q413 Mark3 marksModerateRevision pick
Explain Drainage in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Peninsular rivers are often rain-fed. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Drainage · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q423 Mark3 marksModerate
Explain Drainage in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Ganga system. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Drainage · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q433 Mark3 marksModerate
Explain Drainage in about three points, with one example.
Answer
A drainage basin. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Drainage · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q443 Mark3 marksDifficult
Explain Drainage in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Lakes. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Drainage · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q453 Mark3 marksModerateRevision pick
Explain Drainage in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Drainage is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 9 Social Science. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Drainage · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q463 Mark3 marksModerate
Explain Textbook first in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Drainage · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q413 Mark3 marksModerateRevision pick
Explain Climate in about three points, with one example.
Answer
June–September southwest monsoon. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Climate · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q423 Mark3 marksModerate
Explain Climate in about three points, with one example.
Answer
RETREATING monsoon. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Climate · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q433 Mark3 marksModerate
Explain Factors in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Factors: latitude, altitude, pressure and winds. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Climate · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q443 Mark3 marksDifficult
Explain Climate in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Mango showers, loo as regional terms. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Climate · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q453 Mark3 marksModerateRevision pick
Explain Climate in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Climate is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 9 Social Science. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Climate · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q463 Mark3 marksModerate
Explain Textbook first in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
Meta
Class: Class 9 · Subject: Social Science · Chapter: Climate · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
FAQs
Are these official CBSE board questions?
No. They are original practice questions aligned to NCERT topics used in CBSE classrooms. Official sample papers are published on cbseacademic.nic.in.
Will these questions appear in the board exam?
Nobody can promise a question. Use them for revision of frequently tested concepts and exam-style practice.
Is the chapter list the latest NCERT list?
Yes, the catalog follows current NCERT textbooks used in CBSE schools (including new middle-stage books such as Ganita Prakash and Curiosity). Always match the book issued by your school.
Where are NCERT solutions?
Open the NCERT-style practice link on this subject or chapter. For word-for-word textbook exercise answers, use the NCERT book itself; we do not copy solution keys from other websites.
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