Class 9 Social Science — Chapter 14: Authority
72 practice questions · 24 Easy · 24 Medium · 24 Hard
Practise the most important Class 9 Social Science questions from Chapter 14, "Authority" — 72 NCERT-aligned multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. The set is split into 24 Easy, 24 Medium and 24 Hard, so you can warm up on the fundamentals and then push into the exam-level problems that separate top scorers in CBSE Board exams.
"Authority" is one of the chapters where dates, cause-and-effect reasoning and map/source interpretation really pays off. Each MCQ on this chapter is timed and uses exam-grade marking (+4 correct, −1 wrong, 0 skipped), training the same negative-marking accuracy-under-pressure that real papers demand. Every question carries a short explanation, so a wrong answer becomes a quick lesson rather than a dead end — the fastest way to close gaps before a test.
Use this chapter as targeted revision: attempt the Easy set first to confirm your basics on Authority, then move to Medium and Hard to test application and problem-solving. Your accuracy, streaks and XP save automatically, and the chapter feeds into your overall Class 9 Social Science mastery score. A sample question is shown below; sign in free to see its answer and practise all 72.
Key concepts: Authority (Class 9 Social Science)
Every society needs some way of taking decisions that bind everyone, and that raises the question of who may rightfully do so. This chapter distinguishes power from authority, examines what makes authority legitimate, compares forms of government and explains the rule of law.
- Power
- The ability to make others act in a particular way, whether or not they accept that it is right.
- Authority
- Power that is accepted as rightful, so that people obey because they believe the holder is entitled to command.
- Legitimacy
- The belief that a ruler or institution has the right to rule; without it, government must rely on force and becomes unstable.
- Sources of legitimacy
- Tradition, personal charisma, and legal-rational rules such as a constitution, which is the basis of authority in modern states.
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A school prefect is allowed by the principal to manage the lunch queue and students follow her instructions. This is an example of authority because:
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What are the key concepts in Class 9 Social Science Authority?+
Every society needs some way of taking decisions that bind everyone, and that raises the question of who may rightfully do so. This chapter distinguishes power from authority, examines what makes authority legitimate, compares forms of government and explains the rule of law. Key ideas include Power, Authority, Legitimacy, Sources of legitimacy.
What does Class 9 Social Science Chapter 14 (Authority) cover on XamBaaz?+
It covers 72 NCERT-aligned MCQs on "Authority" — 24 Easy, 24 Medium and 24 Hard — each with a timed quiz and an instant explanation, suitable for CBSE Board exams.
Are these "Authority" questions free to practise?+
Yes — sign in with Google to practise "Authority" free. Full unlimited access is ₹999/year (limited-time launch price), with no per-chapter charges.
How should I revise "Authority" for the exam?+
Start with the Easy quiz to confirm your fundamentals, then attempt Medium and Hard for application-level practice. Review each explanation, retry the questions you miss, and track your accuracy on this chapter until it is consistently high.
Are these "Authority" MCQs available with answers?+
Yes. This page shows one sample question so you can see the format; sign in free with Google to reveal the correct option and a step-by-step "Why" explanation for it, then practise all 72 questions with instant scoring.
Is there negative marking in the "Authority" quizzes?+
Yes — the timed quizzes use exam-grade marking: +4 for a correct answer, −1 for a wrong one and 0 for a skipped question, so you practise the same negative-marking discipline as CBSE Board exams.
Are these important questions for Authority?+
The set is curated to the NCERT syllabus and weighted toward the question patterns that actually appear in CBSE Board exams, across Easy, Medium and Hard — so it doubles as an "important questions" revision list for "Authority".