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II
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – II (2014-15)
/SOCIAL SCIENCE
IX/ Class – IX
3
Time allowed : 3 hours
90
Maximum Marks : 90
) एवं
(
(i)
30
(ii)
(iii)
1
8
(iv)
9
20
(v)
21
(vi)
27
vii)
3
26
28
29 और 30
80
5
120
3-3
5
General Instructions :
(i)
The question paper has two sections (Section A and Section B) with 30
questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Marks are indicated against each question.
(iii) Questions from serial number 1 to 8 are very short answer type questions. Each
question carries one mark.
(iv) Questions from serial number 9 to 20 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these
questions should not exceed 80 words each.
(v) Questions from serial number 21 to 26 are 5 marks questions. Answer of these
questions should not exceed 120 words each.
(vi) Question number 27 and 28 are map question of 3 marks each, from History and
Geography respectively. After completion, attach the maps inside your answer
book.
(vii) Question number 29 and 30 are from Open Text themes and each question is of
5 marks.
Page 1 of 12
खंड क
SECTION - A
1
1
Why do the Raikas combine farming with pastoralism?
OR/
1878
1
Name the three categories of forests as mentioned in the Forest Act of 1878.
OR/
1
Why did
England ?
landowners
opt
for
threshing
machine
by
replacing
labours
in
2
1
What is natural vegetation ?
3
1
A public meeting was organised in a park to protest against police attrocities.
Looking at the overwhelming response of the people police security was arranged.
Angry crowd started throwing stones on police. Which fundamental right is being
misused by the stated throwing stones on police misused by the people in this
incident?
4
1
Which political party gave the slogan „Save democracy‟ ?
5
1
Who elects the President of India ?
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6
1
What kind of stocks are maintained by the ration shops ?
7
1
When was the „Food for Work Programme‟ introduced ?
8
1
When does starvation become famine ?
9
3
How did the measures introduced by the British to administer the affairs of the
Maasai change the lives of the Maasai chiefs?
OR/
3
How were the people of Bastar disturbed by the British ?
OR/
3
State any three features of native American groups.
10
3
Why was there a strife between Bombay gymkhana and Parsi cricketers and what
were the consequences ?
OR/
3
What were the differences between the hat and turban ?
Page 3 of 12
11
3
Write a short note on the world‟s first cricket club and the MCC.
OR/
3
Mention any three disadvantages of tight dresses in Victorian England.
12
3
Why is Kerela state densely populated ? Give three reasons.
13
3
Monsoon is a boon as well as a bane. Justify the statement.
14
3
Name any three common animals each of thorn forests and the Mangrove forests
found in India.
15
3
'In India, value of free and fair election has always been promoted". Support the statement
with facts.
16
3
State any three rights that are denied to the citizens of Saudi Arabia?
17
3
How is the independence of judiciary maintained in India?
18
3
Explain the different dimensions of food security.
19
3
State the efforts made to achieve self sufficiency in food grain, since independence ?
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20
3
Describe any three negative effects of increase in Minimum Support Price (MSP) of
food grains in India.
21
5
Who are the pastoral nomads? Describe any four features of them.
OR/
5
By the early nineteenth century, oak forests in England were disappearing. What problem did
it pose and how was it subsequently solved ?
OR/
5
Why were the British keen on growing opium in India ? Explain any five reasons.
22
5
Decolonization did not lead to the decline of the control of the British over cricket. Do
you agree with the statement ? Support your answer with argument.
OR/
5
How did the new clothing materials, introduced in England, change the dressing style in
Europe ?
23
5
What steps have been taken by the government to protect the flora and fauna of the country ?
24
5
Describe onset of the monsoon over India and its withdrawal from India.
Page 5 of 12
25
5
A group of workers want to form an association of their factory workers. It is not in
the interest of factory owner as his practices are exploitative in nature.
Can the factory owners stop the workers? Support your answer with the concerned
Fundament Right.
26
5
Differentiate between political and permanent executive.
27a, 27b
27c
The student has to attempt any one map question from question numbers 27a, 27b and 27c.
Question no. 28 is compulsory. The maps are attached with the question paper.
A
27a
B
(A)
(B)
(C)
(27.1)
(27.2)
(27.3)
Two items A and B are shown in the given political outline map of India. Identify these items
with the help of following information and write their correct names on the lines marked on
the map.
(A)
State related to Banjaras.
(B)
The state to which Kinnauris belong.
On the same political outline map of India, locate and label the following item with
appropriate symbol :
(C)
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State related to Dhangars.
3
Note : The following questions are for the visually impaired candidates only in lieu of
map question.
(27.1) Name the famous pastoral community of Himachal Pradesh.
(27.2) Name the state to which Kinnauris belong.
(27.3) Name the pastoral community of Andhra Pradesh.
OR/
A
27b
(A)
(B)
(C)
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B
3
(27.1)
(27.2)
(27.3)
Two items A and B are shown in the given political outline map of India. Identify these items
with the help of following information and write their correct names on the lines marked on
the map.
(A)
State related to Santhal tribe.
(B)
Region related to Gunda Dhur.
On the same political outline map of India, locate and label the following item with
appropriate symbol.
(C)
Deharadun : where ÷irst Imprerial Forest Research Institute was established.
Note : The following questions are for the visually impaired candidates only in lieu of
map question.
(27.1) Name the tribal groups that belonged to Jharkhand.
(27.2) Name the famous tribal leader of Bastar.
(27.3) Name the place where first Imperial Forest Research Institute was established.
OR/
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A
27c
B
(A)
(B)
(C)
(27.1)
(27.2)
(27.3)
Two items A and B are shown in the given political outline map of India. Identify these items
with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines marked
on the map.
(A)
The port town which was involved in opium trade.
(B)
A state where opium was grown without British influence.
On the same political outline map of India, locate and label the following item with
appropriate symbols.
(C)
The state where the Battle of Plassey took place.
Note : The following questions are for the visually impaired candidates only in lieu of
map question.
(27.1) Name the country with which British traded Tea.
(27.2) In which country is Lancashire located ?
(27.3) Which country had introduced opium into china in the early sixteenth century.
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(A)
28
(B)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(28.1)
(28.2)
(28.3)
Two features (A) and (B) are shown in the political outline map of India. Identify these
features with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines
marked on the map.
(A)
Type of natural vegetation.
(B)
A National Park.
On the same political outline map of India locate and label the following feature with
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appropriate symbol.
(C)
The state having the highest sex ratio.
The following questions are for the visually impaired candidates only, in lieu of map
question.
(28.1) Name the type of natural vegetation found in Kerala.
(28.2) In which state of India Corbett National Park is located ?
(28.3) Name the state having the highest sex ratio.
खंड ख (मुक्त पाठ्यवस्तु आधाररत प्रश्न )
SECTION - B (OTBA)
(*कृ पया सुनिनित कर लें कक
नवषय का मुक्त पाठ इस प्रश्ि-पत्र के साथ उपलब्ध है)
(* Please ensure that open text of the given theme is supplied with this question paper)
Theme : A Story of two brothers
29
1947
“The transition to settled life did not come easy to the refugees after the partition of India in 1947”.
Page 11 of 12
5
Support the statement with the examples of Manpreet and his family.
30
5
Suggest any five measures to reduce poverty in India.
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