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1) This question paper is strictly meant for use in school based SA-II, March-2012only. This question paper is not to be used for any other purpose exceptmentioned above under any circumstances.

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Note:Please ensure that these instructions are not printed with the

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SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT II, 2012II, 2012

SOCIAL SCIENCE /

Class IX / IX

Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 90

3 90

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.A Who founded the Oriental Cricket Club in Bombay in 1848 ?(a) The Parsis (b) The British(c) The Muslims (d) The Hindus.

1848

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

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OR /

1.B Before the seventeenth century, most ordinary women in Britain possessed very fewclothes made of flax, linen or wool because they were :(a) Not available easily (b) Cheap but difficult to maintain(c) Cost by but easy to clean (d) neither cheap nor easy to clean.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

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2.A The first international cricket test match was played between :(a) England and India (b) England and Australia(c) Australia and India (d) England and West Indies.

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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2.B The parsi style of wearing sari was called :(a) Parsi sari (b) Brahmos sari(c) Brahmika sari (d) Non Brahmos sari

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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3. Which one of the following bio reserves of India is not included in the world networkof Biosphere reserves ?(a) Manas (b) Nanda Devi (c) Nilgiri (d) Gulf of Mannar

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

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4. Which term denotes plants of a particular region or period ?(a) Flora (b) Virgin vegetation (c) Fauna (d) Biome

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

1

5. Which political party gave the slogan Garibi Hatao

(a) Bharatiya Janata Party (b) Congress Party(c) Telugu Desam Party (d) Janata Party

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(a) (b)

(c) (d)

6. Reservation in jobs for candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribecategories are not a violation of Right to Equality because :(a) it is written in the Constitution(b) the National Human Rights Commission says so(c) Scheduled caste and scheduled tribe groups will protest if reservation is not

provided(d) it is necessary to give special treatment to these sections to ensure equal

opportunity to them.

(a)

(b)(c)

(d)

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7. Who appoints the National Human Rights Commission of India ?(a) The Voice President of India.(b) The Chief Justice of India.(c) The President of India.(d) The Prime Minister of India

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

1

8. Which country of the world has largest % of population below $ 1 a day according tothe World Bank report, 2001 ?(a) Bangladesh (b) Srilanka (c) Nigeria. (d) India.

2001 1

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

1

9. Which of the following is not a Co-operative playing an important role in food securityin India ?(a) Mother Dairy, Delhi (b) Antyodaya Anna yojana (AAY)(c) Amul (d) Academy of Development Science.

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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10. Since independence, India has been aiming at :

(a) ration shops (b) self sufficiency in food grains(c) distributing food among poor (d) increase in population

1

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(a) (b)

(c) (d)

11.A Mention the efforts made by the Dutch to win over labour to cut trees and transport thelogs.

3

OR /

11.B Describe any three facts about the Banjara pastoral community. 3x1=3

OR /

11.C State any three advantages of enclosures. 3x1=3

12.A Why is Test cricket called a unique game ? How is it is different from other team games? 1+2=3

OR /

12.B How were the European dress codes different from the Indian dress codes ? Explain 3

13. Where is Mawsynram located ? Why does Mawsynram receive the highest amount ofrainfall ?

1+2=3

14. Why does India have a monsoon type of climate ? 3

15. Why has Indias natural vegetation undergone many changes in the recent past ?Explain.

3

16. Mention any three advantages of having healthy population. 3x1=3

17. Describe the procedure of nomination of candidate to contest in a particular election. 3

18. Describe any three unfair practices which are adopted during elections ? 3x1=3

19. In which three ways is Lok Sabha more powerful than Rajya Sabha ? 3x1=3

20.Mention any three social indicators of poverty other than income and consumption.

3x1=3

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21. The proportion of poor people is not the same in every state. Justify the statement. 3

22. A section of people in India are still without food. Write your view about thisstatement.

3

23.A Describe the Saminist movement in Indonesia. 5

OR /

23.B Bring out any five the life of similarities between Indian Pastoral communities and thelife of East African pastoral communities under colonial power ?

5x1=5

OR /23.C Describe the effects of food grain production in England in the 19th century. 5

24.A How did the British suppress the revolt of the Bastar ? Explain 5

OR /

24.B When and why did the colonial government in India pass the Criminal Tribes Act ? 5

OR /

24.C Describe the effects of Dust bowl ? 5

25.A The Battle of Water loo was won on the playing fields of Eton. Explain 5

OR /

25.B Who were the Shanars ? Describe any three restrictions imposed on them. 2+3=5

26. How does migration play a significant role in changing the composition anddistribution of the population ? Explain.

5

27. Explain the significance of Parliament in a democratic country 5

28. How have prisoners been treated in Guantanamo Bay ? 5

29. Highlight any five major causes of the poverty in India. 5x1=5

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30. The co operative societies are playing an important role in food security in India.Support the statement with suitable arguments.

5

31. Two features A and B are shown in the political outline map of India. Identify thesefeatures with the help of following information and write their correct names on the linemarked on the map.(A) A type of forests.(B) Meteorological station of Kerala.

A B

(A)

(B)

2x1=2

AND /

On the same political outline map of India locate and label the following items withappropriate symbols :(i) The most populous state of India(ii) Sariska wild life sanctuary.

(i)

(ii)

2x1=2

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Note : The following questions are for the visually impaired any in lieu of Q.No. 31.(31.1) Which type of forests are found in coastal area of West Bengal.(31.2) Name the meteorological station of Kerala.(31.3) Which state of India is the most populous state.

(31.4) In which state sariska wild life sanctuary is located.

4x1=4

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(31.1)

(31.2)

(31.3)

(31.4)

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