This document is a practice exam for Grade 9 Social Studies in Nepal. It contains 3 sections with multiple choice and long answer questions. Section A has 7 short answer questions about Nepal's first hydroelectric project, why Mount Everest is called the "Third Pole", when Nepal became secular, classifications of the Ranas, identifying a social problem from a figure, the first country to introduce economic planning, and whether the student would like to join the peacekeeping force and why. Section B has 4 short answer questions about nationalism, importance of empathy and cooperation, representing weather data in a line graph, an editorial on rape prevention, components of democratic culture, life in Asia, a timeline of historical events, benefits of economic planning, causes and

1. BABYLON NATIONAL SCHOOL
Shantinagar, Kathmandu
Grade: IX Subject: Social Studies FM: 75
Time: 2 Hours 15 Minutes
(Note: Attempt all questions. The figures in the margin indicate full marks.)
Group A
Give very short answer to the following questions: (7x1=7)
1. Which is the first hydroelectricity project of Nepal?
2. Why is Mount Everest also known as ‘Third Pole’?
3. When Nepal was declared a secular state? Write the full date.
4. Who classified the Ranas into A, B and C classes?
5. Which social problem is indicated by the given figure? Write its one
solution as well.
6. Which country introduced the economic planning for the first time in
the world and when?
7. Do you like to participate in peace keeping force? Why? Answer in
one sentence.
Group B
Give short answers to the following questions: (10x4=40)
8. ‘Our national anthem and national flag are our national pride.’ Justify
it.
9. Mention the importance of empathy and cooperation in four points.
10. Represent the given weather report of Manang district in a line graph:
Months January February March April
Temperature 4 C 8 C 12 C 16 C
11. Prepare an editorial for a daily newspaper entitled ‘Increasing Rape
and Its Controlling Measures.’
12. Describe any four components of democratic culture.
13. Write a short letter to your European friend explaining the socio-
economic life in Asia.
14. Show the following dates and events in a timeline.
Dates Events
1819 Victory over Makwanpur
1823 Victory over Kirtipur
1825 Victory over Kirtipur
1826 Victory over Bhaktapur
15. List out any four advantages of economic planning.
16. Trade deficit of Nepal is increasing. Mention its two causes and two
solutions.
17. Make a list of four questions to ask to Indian Ambassador to Nepal
about Nepal India relationship.
GROUP C
Give long answer to the following questions: (4x7=28)
18. Clarify the title ‘Need of Civil Society in the context of Nepal’
through the conversation between two friends.
19. Draw a full page outline map of Nepal and insert the following:
a. Fast Track
b. Jame Mosque
c. Lukla airport
d. Chepang settlement area
20. Explain the different achievements during Rana Regime
Or,
You might have heard about any International Meeting held in Nepal.
Write a report on the basis of the following points:

2. i. Introduction
ii. Objective of the Program
iii. Method of the study
iv. Findings
v. Conclusion
21. What steps would you take to develop the industrial sector of Nepal if
you were the Minister of Industry? Write in points.
The End