Class 9 · Self Development and Art Appreciation · 10 Aug 2026

Max marks: 30
Grade Class 9 · Self Development and Art Appreciation · 14 questions
Name Class Date

Q.1 MCQ [4 marks]
(a)
Which of the following terms best describes the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person, serving as a core driver for social responsibility?
[1 mark]
(a)  Apathy
(b)  Empathy
(c)  Sympathy alone
(d)  Compliance
(b)
Which of the following is the most effective characteristic of a well-defined goal in a collaborative school project?
[1 mark]
(a)  It is vague so everyone can interpret it differently.
(b)  It is specific, measurable, and time-bound (SMART).
(c)  It focuses only on individual glory rather than team success.
(d)  It has no deadlines to reduce student stress.
(c)
Aarav and his classmates in Delhi are preparing for the annual inter-school debate. During practice, disagreements arise over which arguments to prioritize. Which leadership and teamwork approach should they adopt?
[2 marks]
(a)  Dismiss opposing views immediately and let the loudest member decide.
(b)  Practice active listening, discuss merits objectively, and build consensus.
(c)  Split the group permanently and enter separate competitions.
(d)  Ignore the disagreements and hope the judges do not notice.
Q.2 Match the Pairs [6 marks]
(a)
Match each core concept of social responsibility with its correct description.
[2 marks]
Column AColumn B
1. Civic Engagement a. Active participation in public life and community affairs
2. Accountability b. Accepting responsibility for the consequences of one's actions
3. Inclusivity c. Ensuring marginalized voices are heard and respected
4. Volunteerism d. Unpaid service provided to benefit local communities
Answer
(b)
Match the community problem-solving phase with its standard operational task.
[2 marks]
Column AColumn B
1. Needs Assessment a. Surveing residents to quantify waste management issues
2. Resource Mobilization b. Collecting voluntary contributions of funds and tools
3. Implementation c. Executing the bi-weekly garbage segregation drive
4. Evaluation d. Reviewing post-drive recycling tonnage against targets
Answer
(c)
Match each team role to its primary responsibility during a school science exhibition project.
[2 marks]
Column AColumn B
1. Team Leader a. Coordinates tasks and keeps everyone on schedule
2. Research Officer b. Gathers background data and verifies facts
3. Creative Designer c. Prepares charts, models, and visual displays
4. Presenter d. Delivers the final explanation to the judges
Answer
3.
When designing a community rainwater harvesting project in a drought-prone village in Rajasthan, the systematic process of gathering data on water table levels, daily usage patterns, and community needs is known as a needs _____, and the final measurable goal established is called an _____.
[2 marks]
Q.4 One Sentence [8 marks]
(a)
Compare how active citizenship differs from passive citizenship in terms of community participation.
[2 marks]
(b)
Justify why 'measuring impact' in community problem-solving projects must evaluate intangible outcomes alongside quantitative metrics like funds spent or structures built.
[3 marks]
(c)
Synthesize the relationship between collaborative psychological safety and effective team goal attainment.
[3 marks]
Q.5 Short Answer [7 marks]
(a)
List two qualitative methods a social leader can use to collect community feedback during a water scarcity crisis in a rural block.
[2 marks]
(b)
Identify two distinct barriers to effective communication within a student project team in a Delhi high school and briefly state how each can be minimized.
[2 marks]
(c)
Distinguish between 'output indicators' and 'outcome indicators' when evaluating a community literacy program run in a rural panchayat in Bihar.
[3 marks]
6.
Reference — Diagram: AI visual
1. Assess 2. Plan 3. Execute 4. Review
Identify the standard four steps of the community action cycle represented in the reference diagram in order.
[3 marks]
Label the following: 1 2 3 4