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SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – II, 2012 II, 2012

SOCIAL SCIENCE /

Class – IX / IX

Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 90

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General Instructions :

(i) The question paper has 31 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.

(ii) Marks are indicated against each question.

(iii) Questions from serial number 1 to 10 are Multiple Choice Questions. Each question carries

one mark.

(iv) Questions from serial number 11 to 22 are 3 mark questions. Answer of these questions

should not exceed 80 words each.

(v) Questions from serial number 23 to 30 are 5 mark questions. Answer of these questions

should not exceed 120 words each.

(vi) Question number 31 is a map question of 4 marks from Geography only. After completion,

attach the map inside your answer book.

(i) 31

(ii)

(iii) 1 10 1

(iv) 11 22 3 80

(v) 23 30 5 120

(vi) 31 4

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1. Which of the following Indian cricket club was founded by the Parsis ? (a) Marylebone Cricket Club (b) The Oriental Cricket Club (c) The Bombay Gymkhana Club (d) The Calcutta Cricket Club

ननम्ननरखित भं से किस बायतीम कििेट क्रफ िी स्थाऩना ऩायसी सभदुाम िे द्वाया किमा गमा ?

(a) भेरयरीफोन कििेट क्रफ

(b) द ओरयमन्टर कििेट क्रफ

(c) द फाम्फे जीभिाना क्रफ

(d) द िरित्ता कििेट क्रफ

OR On his return to India in 1915, Gandhiji decided to dress like :

(a) an English man (b) an advocate

(c) a Kathiawari peasant (d) an Indian farmer

1915

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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2. Which of the following events of cricket was introduced by Mr. Kerry Packer ? (a) Ranji Trophy Matches (b) World Series Cricket (c) Twenty-Twenty Matches (d) Five days Test Cricket

ननम्ननरखित भं से कििेट िा िौन सा भचै िैयी ऩिैय िे द्वाया प्रायम्ब किमा गमा ?

(a) यणजी ट्रापी भचै

(b) वर्ल ड् सीरयज कििेट

(c) ट्वेन्टी-ट्वेन्टी भचै

(d) ऩाॉच कदवसीम टेस्ट कििेट

OR Which of the following was worn by women to give shape and support to their

figure ?

(a) Corset (b) Culottes (c) Cockade (d) Breeches

(a) (b) (c) (d)

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3. Which one of the following trees is found in tropical deciduous forests ?

(a) Teak (b) Rosewood (c) Cacti (d) Sundari

(a) (b) (c) (d)

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4. Which one of the following bio-reserves lies in Uttarakhand (Uttaranchal) ?

(a) Nokrek (b) Manas

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(c) Simlipal (d) Nanda Devi

(a) (b) (c) (d)

5. Who amongst the following led the movement called „Nyaya Yudh‟ (struggle for

Justice) and formed a new party called Lok Dal ?

(a) Chowdhary Charan Singh (b) Chowdhary Devi Lal

(c) Om Prakash Chautala (d) Mulayam Singh

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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6. Which of the following statements does not give the correct meaning of right ?

(a) A right comes with an obligation to respect other rights.

(b) Rights have to be recognised by the society we live in.

(c) Every right comes with an obligation.

(d) Every claim is a right.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

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7. Which restriction on the Right to Freedom is justified ?

(a) Ban on public speech against the policies of the government.

(b) Ban on purchase of property to protect the interests of the local

population.

(c) Ban to visit a place of cultural importance.

(d) Not – allowing a particular person to change his ancestral occupation.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

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8. Which one of the following issues is not related to poverty ?

(a) Literacy (b) Unemployment (c) landlessness (d) Size of the family

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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9. Which of the following is the most appropriate statement about buffer stock ?

(a) It is the stock of wheat.

(b) It is the stock of food grains namely sugar and rice.

(c) It is the stock of edible oils.

(d) It is the stock of food grains namely wheat and rice.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

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10. Which of the following principle was adopted in the introduction of Targeted

PDS ?

(a) Principle of targeting the rich in all areas

(b) Principle of targeting the middle class.

(c) Principle of targeting the poorest of the poor in all areas

(d) Principle of targeting the poor in all areas.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

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11. How did the control of forests by the Forest department open new opportunities ?

3

OR Name any four nomadic tribes of North India along with the region they belong

to. In what way are they similar to each other ?

2+1=3

OR What did the rich farmers of England do to expand wool production when the

prices of wool went up in the world market ?

3

12. Why did Mahatma Gandhi oppose to Pentangular Tournament ? Give any three

reasons.

भहात्भा गाॊधी ने ऩाॉचिोणीम टूनाडभंट िा ववयोध क्मं किमा ? िोर्ड तीन िायण दीखजए।

OR Why were traditional feminine clothes criticised in America ? Explain any three 3x1=3


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reasons.

13. What is the meaning of “burst” of the monsoon ? Mention any two features of it.

1+2

14. Explain any three factors controlling climate of any place. 3

15. How is Lok Sabha more powerful than Rajya Sabha ? Explain any three points.

3x1=3

16. Describe any three significant features of Adolescent Population in India.

3x1=3

17. How far is it correct to say that Indian elections are democratic ? Support your

answer with any three arguments.

3x1=3

18. Mention any three challenges to the free and fair elections in India.

3x1=3

19. Explain the procedure for the removal of judges of the Supreme Court.

3

20. Write the major reasons for less effectiveness of the anti-poverty measures in

India ?

3

21. “The proportion of poor people is not the same in every state.” Justify the

statement.

3

22. What happens to the supply of food when there is a disaster or a calamity ?

3

23. What type of forest products were used by forest people before the

implementation of forest law in India ? Explain.

5x1=5

OR Why did the colonial Government of India pass the Criminal Tribes Act, 1871 ? 2+3=5


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How did this Act affect the nomad people ?

1871

OR Explain any five factors responsible for great expansion of wheat production in

the USA after the late nineteenth century.

5x1=5

24. Write any three main features of shifting cultivation. Why was this system

considered harmful for the forests, by the European ?

3+2=5

OR Explain any five factors responsible for the continuous loss of grazing land in

Maasai land.

5x1=5

OR How can the history of opium production in India be linked up with the story of

British trade with China ? Explain.

5

25. Critically examine the landmarks in the game of cricket in the later half of 20th

century.

फीसवीॊ सदी िे उत्तयार्धदड भं कििेट िे िेर िे भहत्वऩणूड घटनाओॊ िा आरोचनात्भि

व्माख्मा िीखजए ।

OR What were the different reactions of Indians to western style of clothing ? 5

26. What does the Occupational structure of India reflect ?

5

27. What is meant by the term „executive‟ ? Why should the ministers have the final

say on all important policy matters ? Explain.

2+3=5

28. Describe any five provisions of the Right to Freedom.

5x1=5

29. Describe current government strategy for poverty alleviation ? 5


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30. Why is Buffer stock created ? What are its benefits ? Mention three important

food Intervention Programmers as reported by NASSO in the mid 1970s.

NASSO)

1970

1+1+3=5

31. Two features (A) and (B) are shown in the political outline map of India. Identify

these features with the help of following information and write their correct names on the line marked in the map. (A) A type of Forest (B) The state having the lowest density of population.

(A) (B)

(A)

(B)

AND /

On the same political outline map of India, locate and label the following items with appropriate symbols. (i) Jaipur : A meteorological station. (ii) Simlipal : A National Park.

(i)

(ii)

2x1=2

31B. Note : The following questions are for the BLIND CANDIDATES only in

lieu of Q.No. 31.

(31.1) Name the type of forest found in Kerala. (31.2) Which state has the lowest density of population ? (31.3) Name any one weather station located in Rajasthan. (31.4) Name the National Park located in Orissa.

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(31.1)

(31.2)

(31.3)

(31.4)


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