Question Answers For All Chapters – History Class 9
Exercise
1. Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the statements.
(i) India won the cricket world cup under the captainship of:
- (b) Kapil Dev
- Explanation: The document states that in 1983, the Indian team won the World Cup for cricket under the captainship of Kapil Dev.
(ii) The language is gaining importance in India due to the process of globalisation:
- (c) English
- Explanation: The document mentions that English has been gaining ground in India due to globalisation, which began after 1990, as it opens job opportunities.
2. Complete the activity as per the given instructions.
| Sr. No. | Category | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Important languages in India | Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Bengali, Gujarati |
| 2. | Players who have won medals at the Olympic Games | Karnam Malleshwari, Abhinav Bindra, P.V. Sindhu, Neeraj Chopra |
| 3. | Children’s movies that you have seen | Taare Zameen Par, Chillar Party, Makdee |
| 4. | News channels telecasting various news bulletins | NDTV, Aaj Tak, CNN, BBC News |
3. Explain the following statements with reasons.
(1) Cricket began to be played all over India, to a greater or smaller extent.
- Cricket gained widespread popularity after India’s 1983 World Cup win under Kapil Dev, boosted further by Sunil Gavaskar’s record-breaking centuries and the 1985 Benson and Hedges victory, spreading the game across states with varying enthusiasm.
(2) The economy of movies is changing.
- The shift to shorter films, multiplexes, and simultaneous global releases has increased revenue, while the industry’s growth into a major employer reflects its evolving economic impact.
4. Answer the following questions in detail.
(1) Why is it necessary to keep alive the dialects of Indian languages?
- Dialects are vital to India’s cultural heritage, preserving unique traditions and identities, and their decline, as noted with languages like Hindi and Tamil, risks losing this diversity.
(2) Elaborate upon the changing form of newspapers.
- Newspapers evolved from black-and-white local mouthpieces to colorful, active state-level publications, now shaping opinions, raising funds, and supporting education and culture.
(3) Which changes have taken place in the medium of television?
- Television transitioned from limited black-and-white broadcasts to colorful, diverse programming, with advanced technology and live coverage connecting the nation and influencing politics.
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