DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL PANIPAT REFINERY
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – I (2014-15)
SOCIAL SCIENCE
Class – IX
Time allowed : 3 hours
Date: 15/09/14
Maximum Marks : 90
General Instructions :
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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 100 words each.
Question number 29 and 30are map question of 3 marks each, from History and
Geography respectively. After completion, attach the maps inside your answer
book.
1
Which event marked the beginning of the French Revolution ?
1
2
In which year was Suez canal opened for navigation ?
1
3
Which is the highest mountain peak of peninsular India ?
1
4
Which river has the largest drainage basin in India?
1
5
Which country supported and funded the activities of Pinochet ?
1
6
Mention any one feature which Mahatma Gandhi visualised in India of his dreams.
1
7
What designation did Pervez Musharraf give himself after the military coup in Pakistan ?
1
8
Which items come under working capital ?
1
9
State any three circumstances which forced Louis XVI to increase taxes.
3
10
Differentiate between the ideas of Liberals and Radicals
3
OR
11
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Mention three effects of the Great Economic Depression of 1929 on USA.
3
Why were the socialists active in the countryside? Give three reasons.
3
OR
Define the concept of Lebensraum. Why was it propogated by Hitler ?
3
12
Explain the importance of lakes ?
3
13
Explain any three features of the Indian desert.
3
14
Why are Peninsular rivers seasonal in nature ? Give any three reasons.
3
15
Name the two islands groups of India. Compare them on the basis of their location and
origin.
How far is it good to have political competition ? How far does it serve the purpose of
democracy ?
3
17
State any three demands of the striking workers of Lenin Shipyard in Poland.
3
18
3
19
What is the most common form of democracy in the modern World ? Explain any two reasons
for it.
Explain the employment scenario in the three sectors of economic activities.
20
State the importance of growing more than one crop on a piece of land.
3
21
Describe any five effects of abolition of censorship in France in 1789.
5
22
What steps were taken by Stalinism to encourage collectivization?
5
16
3
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5
24
Describe the importance of the Battle of Stalingard in the Second World
War ?
Classify the Himalayas on the basis of regions from west to east. How have been these
divisions demarcated ?
How did our leaders learn from other countries in framing of the constitution?
25
“A Communist form of government is not truly democratic”. Justify by giving 5 reasons.
5
26
What do you understand by Human Capital Formation? Highlight two initiatives each of
Indian Government to enhance health and education facilities.
5
27
“Human resources is an indispensable factor of production”. Justify.
5
28
Name any four non-farm production activities practised in Palampur. Give a brief
descriptions of any three.
5
29
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)The place where the French revolution of 1789 was started.
(B) The region not affected by the great fear.
(C) The port of France enriched due to slave trade.
3
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5
5
30
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On the given political outline map of India, locate and label the following with appropriate
symbols
(X)
The Southernmost point of India mainland.
(Y)
Gir range
(Z)
Chilka Lake.
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