Class 9 Social Science First Term Answer Key 2026 – English Medium
Samagra Shiksha Kerala – Summative Assessment Term I 2026–2027
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Class 9 Social Science Answer Key
Questions 1–8 | 1 Score
1. Sarai Nahar Rai
2. A. i, ii
3. Semi nomads
4. (A) and (R) are correct, and (R) is the correct explanation for (A)
5. D. a-ii, b-ii, c-iv, d-i
6. Multi citizenship
7. D. a, b, c are correct
8. B. a-v, b-i, c-iv, d-iii
Questions 9–15 | 2 Scores
9. Democratic governance and the construction of a welfare state.
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Concurrent List – Central and State Governments have legislative powers over the subjects included in this list.
10. Indian Plate and Eurasian Plate.
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Bugyals become green meadows during summer. Shepherds move with their livestock to these meadows and return to the valleys during winter. This seasonal movement is known as transhumance.
11. Widespread use of iron tools, increased agricultural production, growth of trade and cities, and the emergence of wealthy Gahapathis.
12. Mesolithic tools – smaller tools and microliths were used.
13. A and B – Natural vegetation types shown in the given map.
14. Any two features of the Constitution of India: Largest written Constitution, Parliamentary Democracy, Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy, and Rigid and Flexible Structure.
15. Early Vedic Period – Rigveda. Later Vedic Period – Yajur, Sama and Atharva Vedas.
Questions 16–23 | 3 Scores
16. Stupas were built where physical remains of Buddha or objects associated with Buddha were buried. They were generally semi-circular and richly carved. Sanchi and Sarnath are famous stupas.
17. The Bay of Bengal branch of the Southwest Monsoon enters through the Sundarbans and divides into branches, bringing rainfall to the Brahmaputra and Ganga plains.
18. Population growth, increase in human settlements, complex social organisation, shortage of food products and technological changes helped domestication and cultivation during the Neolithic period.
19. The North Indian Plains consist of Bhabar, Tarai and Alluvial Plain. Bhangar represents older alluvium and Khadar represents newer alluvium.
20. Equality of opportunity, equality of status, equality before law, and social, economic and political justice.
21. Himalayan tourism developed through pilgrimage, British-era hill stations and later adventure tourism.
22. A – Paper Currency; B – Plastic Money; C – Digital Money.
23. Human resources are people who can work and participate in the production process. Important factors include the size, composition and skills of the population.
Questions 24–29 | 4 Scores
24. Later Vedic society was characterised by expansion towards the Gangetic Plain, importance of agriculture, settled life, use of iron, strengthening of the Varna system and decline in the social status of women.
25. Swamp forests occur in saline expanses, freshwater lakes and marshes, flood plains and the Sundarbans. Mangrove vegetation is prominent in the Sundarbans and provides habitat for the Royal Bengal Tiger.
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Kharif crops are associated with the Southwest Monsoon and are cultivated mainly from June to September. Rabi crops are winter crops, generally cultivated from October to March.
26. Map Work:
- Karakoram
- Eastern Highlands/Hills
- Central Himalaya
- Shiwalik
27. Asoka's Dhamma promoted peace and coexistence. It included tolerance towards other religions, respect for elders and teachers, and kindness towards slaves and the sick.
28. Wheat, rice, jute and sugarcane are widely cultivated in the North Indian Plains. Extensive cultivation, irrigation, transport facilities, industrialisation and urbanisation contribute to the high population concentration.
29. The first metal used by humans was copper. Copper tools were durable, could be shaped according to requirements and could be reused after processing.
Questions 30–31 | 5 Scores
30. Palaeolithic life was characterised by hunting and gathering, cave and open-space habitation, nomadic life and lack of food storage. During the Neolithic period, agriculture and animal domestication began, settlements developed and new occupations such as pottery and weaving emerged.
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The growth of Magadha was supported by fertile land, good rainfall, iron ore deposits, availability of elephants and the transportation facilities provided by the Ganga and its tributaries.
31. Kashmir Himalaya and Himachal Himalaya can be compared on the basis of their location, rivers, mountain ranges, passes and tourist centres.
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The Sindhu-Ganga-Brahmaputra Plains were formed through the deposition of sediments transported by rivers originating from the Himalayas and Peninsular India. Continuous deposition over millions of years resulted in the formation of the extensive and fertile alluvial plain.
All the Very Best, Dear Students!
Prepared by
VIMAL VINCENT V
HST, GHSS North Paravur