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SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – II, 2012

II, 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. What was the time limit for the test matches in the earlier cricket matches ?

(a) Six days (b) Four days (c) Five days (d) No time limit.

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

1

OR/

In the western style clothing, what was „Phenta‟? (a) Skirt (b) Long collarless coat (c) Hat (d) Boots

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

1

2. According to Cricket Laws, of 1744, what was the length of the cricket pitch ? (a) 20 yards (b) 21 yards (c) 22 yards (d) 23 yards

1744

(a) 20 (b) 21 (c) 22 (d) 23

1

OR/

What was “chapkan” which was considered to be the most suitable dress for men ? (a) A long buttoned coat (b) A Hat (c) A Turban (d) Trosures

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

1

3. Which of the following is a natural habitat of the Indian lion ? (a) Assam forests (b) Gir forests (c) West Bengal (d) Kerala

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

1

4. The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserves is located in which state of India? (a) Kerala (b) Karnataka (c) Tamil Nadu (d) All the above states.

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

1

5. Who conducts the elections in India ? (a) The President of India (b) The Prime Minister of India (c) The Chief Justice of India (d) None of the above

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(a) (b)

(c) (d)

6. If anyone violates our Fundamental Rights, we can directly approach the : (a) Prime Minister of India (b) The President of India (c) The Supreme court of India (d) The Vice –President of India

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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7. A person who is arrested or detained, shall be produced before the nearest

magistrate within how much period after arrest ? (a) 12 hours (b) 24 hours (c) 36 hours (d) 48 hours

(a) 12 (b) 24 (c) 36 (d) 48

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8. Poverty has declined at a very sharp rate in : (a) China (b) India (c) Bangladesh (d) Pakistan

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

1

9. Seasonal hunger is related to : (a) changing the profession (b) the change in seasons (c) cycles of food grain harvesting (d) very low income.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

1

10. Which one of the following is not a Food Intervention Programme ? (a) Public Distribution System (b) Integrated Child Development Services (c) Rural Wage Employment Programme (d) Food for Work.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

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11. How was plantation promoted in India at the cost of forests during British period ?

3

OR/

How did the poor pastoralists of Africa live without their livestock ?

3

OR/

State any three advantages of enclosures.

3x1=3

12. Why did some political leaders like Mahatma Gandhi criticise the Pentangular Tournament in cricket ?

3

OR/

How did the Indians react to the western style of clothing ?

3

13. What are monsoons ? Explain the phenomena responsible for the occurrence of monsoons.

1+2=3

14. How do the following factors influence the climate of India ? (a) Latitude (b) Altitude (c) Distance from the sea

(a)

(b)

(c)

3x1=3

15. Which are the most widespread forests of India? Mention any two characteristic features of these forests.

1+2=3

16. How does density of population depend upon topography and climatic conditions?

3

17. Highlight merits and demerits of electoral competition ?

3

18. What is an „Election Commission ? Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and how can he/she be removed ?

1+2=3



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19. How are the ministers in the council of Ministers categorized according to their ranks ?

3

20. What is the contribution of NREGA 2005 as an anti – poverty programme ? Explain.

2005

3

21. Describe the challenges in the way of poverty alleviation in India.

3

22. Who are said to be food insecure people in rural and urban areas of India ? Name the two states where largest number of food insecure people are found.

2+1=3

23. (a) Who were the kalangs ? Why were they considered to be valuable ?

(b) What was the „Blandongdienstern system‟? Explain

(a)

(b)

2½+2½

OR/

How were „Waste Land Rules‟ implemented in the mid – nineteenth century ? Mention its impact on the pastoralists.

3+2=5

OR/

Why were the Indian cultivators not willing to grow opium ? Explain any five reasons.

5x1=5

24. Describe any five special features of the life of the people of Bastar.

5x1=5

OR/

Gujjar Bakarwals pastoral community hail from which state ? Describe briefly about the Gujjar Bakarwals.

1+4=5

OR/

Why were the Manchu‟s rulers not willing to allow the entry of foreign goods into China ?

5

25. Why were the Parsis considered to be the first community to play cricket in India? What was the quarrel between the Parsis and the Bombay Gymkhana. How did it come to happy end ?

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OR/

(a) What was the significance of turban in India ? (b) How did the Brahmika saree get this name ? Associated with this.

(a)

(b)

2+3=5

26. Evaluate the role of NPP 2000 in the life of the adolescents.

2000

5

27. Describe the powers and the functions of the judiciary in India.

5

28. Explain the main provisions of the Right to Equality.

5

29. Explain the following anti – poverty measures, (a) National Food for Work Programme (NFWP) (b) Antyodaya Anna yojana (AAY)

(a)

(b)

2½+2½=5

30. What is the current status of the Public Distribution System in India? Explain.

5

31. Two feature 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 on the map. A - A type o forests B - The state having the lowest population density.

A B

A -

B -

2x1=2

AND/

On the same political outline map of India locate and label the following items with appropriate symbols : (i) One Meteorological station of Maharashtra. (ii) Kaziranga National park.

(i)

(ii)

2x1=2



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Note: The following questions are for the visually impaired only in lieu of Q.No.31 (31.1) Which type of forests are found in Arunachal Pradesh ? (31.2) Name the state having lowest population density in India. (31.3) Name one meteorological station of Maharastra. (31.4) In which state Kaziranga national park is located ?

31

(31.1)

(31.2)

(31.3)

(31.4)

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