KCH100J
I(2015-16)
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – I (2015-16)
/ SOCIAL SCIENCE
IX / Class – IX
3
Time allowed : 3 hours
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1
9
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21
(vi)
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90
Maximum Marks : 90
30
8
20
3
28
30
80
5
120
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General Instructions :
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(ii)
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The question paper has 30 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
Marks are indicated against each question.
Questions from serial number 1 to 8 are very short answer type questions. Each
question carries one mark.
Questions from serial number 9 to 20 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these
questions should not exceed 80 words each.
Questions from serial number 21 to 28 are 5 marks questions. Answer of these
questions should not exceed 120 words each.
Question number 29 and 30 are map questions of 3 marks each, from History
and Geography respectively. After completion, attach the maps inside your
answer book.
1
1
In which book did Rousseau mention the idea of one person, one vote ?
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2
1
Which place is located on the water divide between the Indus and the Ganga river system?
3
1
Palk strait and Gulf of Mannar separate which two countries?
4
1
What is the nature of the Indian desert ?
5
1
What did the Blacks comprise in favour of the whites at the time of making the new
constitution of South Africa ?
6
1
Whom did Allende address his last speech to ?
7
1
Name the country where the people belonging to Russian minority find difficult to get the
right to vote.
8
1
Mention any two characteristics of the modern farming.
9
3
Explain the role of like philosophers Montesquieu and Rosseau in the French Revolution.
10
3
Who were Soviets ? Describe their role in the revolution ?
/ OR
3
How did common people of Germany react to Nazism ? Explain.
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11
3
Examine three reasons for the success of socialist economy in post revolution Russia.
/ OR
3
Explain the circumstances under which Nazism became popular in Germany.
12
3
What do you understand by Drainage pattern ? Name any four Drainage patterns formed by
the rivers.
13
3
"From ancient time India had its frequent trade relation with other countries due to its
favourable location." Explain the statement by giving three examples.
14
3
Distinguish between folding and faulting.
15
3
“While it is still dark in Gujarat, the sun has already risen in Arunachal Pradesh.” Justify the
statement.
16
3
How is democracy in public interest ? Explain.
17
3
Describe the composition of the Constituent Assembly ? How much time it took to frame the
Indian Constitution.
18
3
What do you understand by the “broader meaning of democracy” ? Explain in three points.
19
3
Explain any three differences between market and non-market activities ?
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20
3
Describe the role of the farmers after the crop is harvested and production is complete.
21
5
Assess the role of women in the French revolution on five points.
22
5
Describe the facilities provided by the Russian government for workers in socialist society.
/ OR
5
In what ways did Hitler seek to establish total control over its people ?
23
5
Describe any five features of the Ganga plain.
24
5
What is meant by the Apartheid ? How did the people of South Africa struggle against it?
25
5
Give any five arguments in favour of democracy.
26
5
"Unemployment leads to low income low saving and hence low demand and low production. This is
the identity of depressed economy." Support the statement with five arguments
27
5
Explain the basic requirements for the production of goods and services. Which one is the
most important ?
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28
5
Define human capital formation. Explain any four benefits of investment in human capital.
A, B
29
C
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(B)
(C)
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(29.2)
(29.3)
Three items A, B and C are shown in the given outline map of France. Identify these items
with the help of following information and write their correct names on the lines marked on
the map.
(A)
Port of France related to slave trade.
(B)
The North Western region not affected by great fear
(C)
The Northern most epicenter of main Panic Movement.
Note : The following questions are for the visually impaired candidates only:
(29.1) Name any one port of France related to slave trade.
(29.2) Name the North Western region of France not affected by great fear.
(29.3) Name the Northern most epicenter of main Panic Movement.
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30
3
(X)
(Y)
(Z)
(30.1)
(30.2)
(30.3)
On the given political outline map of India, locate and label the following with appropriate
symbols
(X)
Eastern most Meridian of India
(Y)
Shivalik Range
(Z)
River Narmada
Note : The following questions are for the visually impaired candidates
(30.1) Which is the Easternmost Meridian of India ?
(30.2) How long are the Himalayan Ranges ?
(30.3) Name the source of origin of the Narmada River.
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