CBSE Sample Papers for Class 9 Social Science Set 2 Review

Flashcards created to review vocabulary and key concepts from the CBSE Sample Papers for Class 9 Social Science, covering topics in History, Geography, Political Science, and Economics.

Feudal System

A social system in France that allowed nobles to enjoy tax exemptions while peasants faced heavy taxes and little land ownership.

Bolsheviks

A faction of the Marxist party in Russia that seized power during the October Revolution in 1917.

Reign of Terror

A period during the French Revolution characterized by severe control and punishment, particularly under Robespierre.

Dawes Plan

An economic plan that restructured Germany's reparations payments and stabilized its economy after World War I.

Hyperinflation

An extreme form of inflation that leads to the drastic reduction in the value of a currency.

Coalition Politics

A political arrangement where multiple parties collaborate to form a government, often limiting individual leaders' powers.

Food Security

Achieved when everyone has physical and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food at all times.

Educated Unemployment

A situation where educated individuals are unable to find suitable employment corresponding to their qualifications.

National Multidimensional Poverty Index (NMPI)

A measure that assesses poverty considering various deprivations beyond just economic income, such as education and living standards.

Latitude

The geographical coordinate that specifies the north-south position of a point on the Earth's surface.

Geographical Constituencies

Electoral areas in India where elections are held to ensure every region has representation.

Bhabar

A narrow belt of alluvial land at the foothills of the Shiwalik range characterized by coarse sediments.

Terai Region

A swampy area located south of the bhabar, known for its rich biodiversity and agricultural potential.

Indus Water Treaty

An agreement between India and Pakistan that allocates water resources of the Indus River system.

Brahmaputra River

The river that forms the eastern boundary of the Himalayas and flows into the Bay of Bengal.