MCQ Questions for Class 9 Social Science are based on the updated pattern for full preparation.
20 MCQ Questions for Class 9 Economics: Chapter 1 The Story of Village Palampur
Question 1. What is the main production activity in Palampur?
a) Manufacturing
b) Farming
c) Trade
d) Animal husbandry
Answer:
b) Farming
Question 2. What type of road connects Palampur to Raiganj?
a) Seasonal
b) All-weather
c) Dirt road
d) Gravel road
Answer:
b) All-weather
Question 3. What is the primary source of irrigation in Palampur?
a) Canals
b) Rainwater
c) Tubewells
d) Rivers
Answer:
c) Tubewells
Question 4. Which crop is grown in Palampur during the rainy (kharif) season?
a) Wheat
b) Rice
c) Jowar and Bajra
d) Potato
Answer:
c) Jowar and Bajra
Question 5. What is multiple cropping?
a) Growing one crop in a year
b) Growing crops in alternate years
c) Growing more than one crop on the same piece of land in a year
d) Rotating crops each year
Answer:
c) Growing more than one crop on the same piece of land in a year
Question 6. What is the main reason for the ability to grow three different crops in a year in Palampur?
a) Extensive labor
b) Use of chemical fertilizers
c) Well-developed system of irrigation
d) Large land holdings
Answer:
c) Well-developed system of irrigation
Question 7. What percentage of people working in Palampur are engaged in activities other than agriculture?
a) 25%
b) 50%
c) 75%
d) 10%
Answer:
a) 25%
Question 8. What is the main factor that has led to the loss of soil fertility in many areas according to the chapter?
a) Overgrazing
b) Deforestation
c) Overuse of chemical fertilizers
d) Natural disasters
Answer:
c) Overuse of chemical fertilizers
Question 9. What was the impact of electricity in the transformation of the system of irrigation in Palampur?
a) It led to the use of Persian wheels
b) It reduced the need for irrigation
c) It enabled the use of electric-run tubewells
d) It increased the reliance on rainwater
Answer:
c) It enabled the use of electric-run tubewells
Question 10. What does the term ‘Green Revolution’ refer to?
a) Environmental conservation efforts
b) Introduction of high yielding varieties of seeds
c) Shift from agriculture to manufacturing
d) Use of renewable energy in farming
Answer:
b) Introduction of high yielding varieties of seeds
Question 11. What is the main crop grown in the winter (rabi) season in Palampur?
a) Rice
b) Jowar
c) Wheat
d) Bajra
Answer:
c) Wheat
Question 12. What led to the large increase in the production of wheat in Palampur?
a) Use of traditional seeds
b) Lack of irrigation
c) Use of High Yielding Varieties (HYV) seeds
d) Decrease in cultivated land
Answer:
c) Use of High Yielding Varieties (HYV) seeds
Question 13. How has electricity transformed the system of irrigation in Palampur?
a) Decreased reliance on tubewells
b) Introduction of Persian wheels
c) Increased use of electric-run tubewells
d) Reliance on rainwater
Answer:
c) Increased use of electric-run tubewells
Question 14. What is the main challenge faced by the farmers using modern farming methods in Palampur?
a) Shortage of electricity
b) Availability of HYV seeds
c) Need for large amounts of capital
d) Lack of irrigation facilities
Answer:
c) Need for large amounts of capital
Question 15. Which type of land is most common in Palampur?
a) Large plots of land
b) Landless families
c) Small plots of land
d) Unirrigated land
Answer:
c) Small plots of land
Question 16. What is the main reason for farm laborers like Dala and Ramkali being poor in Palampur?
a) High wages
b) Abundance of work
c) Low wages and irregular work
d) Owning large plots of land
Answer:
c) Low wages and irregular work
Question 17. What is the main activity of the non-farm sector in Palampur?
a) Farming
b) Dairy
c) Weaving
d) Fishing
Answer:
b) Dairy — Dairy is a common non-farm activity in Palampur.
Question 18. What is the main form of capital required by farmers in Palampur for modern farming methods?
a) Seeds
b) Irrigation equipment
c) Animals
d) Money and credit
Answer:
d) Money and credit
Question 19. What was the main change in the farming methods in Palampur after the Green Revolution?
a) Shift from HYV seeds to traditional seeds
b) Increased use of traditional irrigation methods
c) Increased use of chemical fertilizers and HYV seeds
d) Reduction in the use of electric-run tubewells
Answer:
c) Increased use of chemical fertilizers and HYV seeds
Question 20. What is the main source of irrigation in Palampur?
a) Canals
b) Rainwater
c) Tubewells
d) Rivers
Answer:
c) Tubewells
10 True and False Questions
(i) Farming is the main production activity in Palampur. (True/False) – True
(ii) Palampur is well connected with an all-weather road. (True/False) – True
(iii) Tubewells are the primary source of irrigation in Palampur. (True/False) – True
(iv) Rice is the main crop grown during the winter season in Palampur. (True/False) – False
(v) Multiple cropping is growing more than one crop on the same piece of land in a year. (True/False) – True
(vi) The Green Revolution led to the introduction of high yielding varieties of seeds. (True/False) – True
(vii) Only 10% of people in Palampur are engaged in non-agricultural activities. (True/False) – False
(viii) The overuse of chemical fertilizers has improved soil fertility in Palampur. (True/False) – False
(ix) Electricity played a significant role in transforming the irrigation system in Palampur. (True/False) – True
(x) The main challenge faced by farmers using modern farming methods is the abundance of capital. (True/False) – False
Match the Following Question
Question
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| (i) Main activity in Palampur | (a) Small-scale manufacturing |
| (ii) Use of HYV seeds | (b) Farming |
| (iii) Dairy as a secondary activity | (c) Increased wheat production |
| (iv) Mishrilal’s sugarcane crushing machine | (d) Selling milk in nearby towns |
| (v) Factors of production in farming | (e) Non-farm activities |
| (vi) Non-farm activities in Palampur | (f) Land, labor, capital, and human capital |
Answer
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| (i) Main activity in Palampur | (b) Farming |
| (ii) Use of HYV seeds | (c) Increased wheat production |
| (iii) Dairy as a secondary activity | (d) Selling milk in nearby towns |
| (iv) Mishrilal’s sugarcane crushing machine | (a) Small-scale manufacturing |
| (v) Factors of production in farming | (f) Land, labor, capital, and human capital |
| (vi) Non-farm activities in Palampur | (e) Non-farm activities |
