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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. In which of the following years first written laws of cricket were drawn up ? (a) 1744 (b) 1764 (c) 1774 (d) 1784

(a) 1744 (b) 1764 (c) 1774 (d) 1784

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OR Which of the following material was not allowed to be worn by poor people of

France before 1789 ?

(a) Ermine (b) Linen

(c) Woollen (d) Machine made cloth

1789

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

2. West Indies won the first Test Series in 1950 against which of the following countries ? (a) Australia (b) India (c) South Africa (d) England

1950

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

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OR The Member of Jacobin club called themselves the ‘San culottes’ :

(a) To distinguish themselves from the aristocracy

(b) To distinguish themselves from commonness.

(c) To emphasise democratic principles

(d) To emphasise their identity

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

3. To which vegetation does ebony belong ? (a) Tropical deciduous forests (b) Tropical Evergreen forest (c) The montane forest (d) Tropical Thorn forests

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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4. What is biome ?

(a) A cluster of stars (b) Dense forest (c) A very large ecosystem on land (d) A distinct group of animals only

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

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5. Which of the following is NOT a feature of representative democracy ? (a) Elections are held at regular intervals. (b) People cannot change their representatives. (c) People must meet at a place to take decisions. (d) All the citizens aged 18 years and above can vote in an election.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d) 18

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6. Which one of the following freedoms is not granted by the Indian constitution for their

citizens ? (a) Freedom of speech. (b) Freedom of occupy public property. (c) Freedom to reside in any part of the country. (d) Freedom to form associations and unions.

भारतीय सवंिधान के अनसुार जनता को ननम्ननऱखित मं से ककस प्रकार की स्िततं्रता नहीं दी गई है ?

(a) भाषण की स्िततं्रता (b) सािवजननक सम्ऩवि ऩर अनधकार करने की स्िततं्रता (c) भारत के ककसी भाग मं रहने की स्िततं्रता (d) सगंठन और सघं बनाने की स्िततं्रता ।

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7. Which of the following statements related to Right to freedom of religion is false ?

(a) There shall be no religion instruction in the government educational institutions. (b) Freedom to propagate religion, (c) Imposition of taxes for the promotion of any particular religion. (d) Right to preach, practice any religion.

धानमवक स्िततं्रता के सन्दभव मं ननम्ननऱखित मं कौन असत्य है ?

(a) सरकारी शखैऺक ससं्थानं मं ककसी ककस्म का धानमवक ननदेश नहीं होना चाकहए। (b) धमव प्रचार करने का अनधकार । (c) ककसी धमव विशेष को बढ़ािा देने हेत ुकर देने के नऱए मज़बरू करना । (d) ककसी धमव को मानने, उस ऩर आचरण करने का अनधकार ।

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8. What was the percentage of poverty in Sub – Saharan Africa in 2001 ?

(a) 41 (b) 46 (c) 56 (d) 51

2001

(a) 41 (b) 46 (c) 56 (d) 51

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9. Which of the following special stamp was released by the Prime Minister, Indira

Gandhi in 1968 ? (a) Wheat Revolution (b) Green Revolution (c) Milk Revolution (d) Yellow Revolution

1968

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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10. Which among the following is making strides in provision of milk and vegetables to

the consumers at controlled rate decided by the government of Delhi ?

(a) Amul Dairy (b) Mother Dairy

(c) Arya Dairy (d) Sudha Dairy

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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11. How did the spread of railways during the British period adversely affect the forest

wealth of India ? 3

OR Briefly describe the factors which sustained the life of the pastoral groups before the

colonial rule ? Mention any three factors.

3

OR The new enclosures were different from the old in England. Explain any three points. 3

12. What was Quadrangular cricket tournament ? Why later it was known as pentagular

cricket tournament ?

3x1=3

OR Which qualities of women were being emphasized in the dress code of women of

Victorian England ?

3

13. How do pressure and winds affect the climate of India ? Explain with examples.

3

14. Describe any three characteristics of the distributions of rainfall in India ?

3x1=3

15. What are bio-reserves ? Why are they created ?

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16. What is migration ? Explain the two types of migration.

1+2=3

17. Explain any three minimum conditions which are required for democratic elections. 3x1=3

18. What are reserved constituencies ? Why are they necessary ? 1+2=3

19. Explain the functions and powers of the ministers of three different ranks in the

Council of Ministers.

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20. What is the Millenium Development Goal of United Nations in the area of poverty

reduction? Name the areas of the world where poverty ratio has declined.

2+1=3

21. What is the most compelling challenge in India ? Suggest any two measures to deal

with this challenge.

1+2=3

22. Why is there a need for food security in India ? Explain three reasons.

3x1=3

23. In which five ways did the people living in forests use the forest products ?

5x1=5

OR Explain how did the pastoralists cope with the changes in rules affecting life of

pastoralists during the colonial rule. Mention any five points.

5

OR Explain the reasons of dramatic expansion of wheat production in the U.S.A. in

the late 19th Century.

5

24. Why people of Bastar were worried when the colonial government proposed to

reserve two–thirds of the forests in 1905 ?

1905

5

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Explain how the lives of African pastoralists other than Masai had been restricted.

5

OR How did the machines bring misery for the poor ? Explain any five points.

5

25. Name the major Sub continental cricket teams. Which country amongst them has

pioneered the great advances in bowling ? Mention the two innovations in the field of bowling.

2+2+1=5

OR How did the women react to the ideals of womanhood in Victorian England ? To what

extent successful in bringing some reforms by the end of 19th century ?

2+3=5

26. How is the occupational structure of a country related to the economic

development ? Explain.

5

27. Differentiate between political and permanent executive. Mention any one function of

each.

3+1+1=5

28. Explain the problems faced by the minority Albanian population in Yugoslavia.

यगुोस्ऱाविया मं अल्ऩसखं्यक अऱबाननयन ऱोगं की समस्याओ ंकी व्याख्या कीखजए ।5

29. Describe in brief any two targeted anti-poverty programmes initiated by Government

of India.

2½+2½

=5

30. Explain with examples the role of Co-operatives in food security in India.

5x1=5

31. Two features (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 in the map.

(A) A type of forest.

(B) The most sparsely populated state of India.

2+2=4

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(A) (B)

(A)

(B)

31B.

On the same political outline map of India locate and label the following items with

appropriate symbols.

(i) Thiruvananthapuram - A meteorological State

(ii) Sariska – a wild life sanctuary.

(i)

(ii)

Note : The following questions are for visually impaired CANDIDATES only in lieu of Q. No 31. (31.1) Name a type of forest found in Assam

(31.2) Name the most sparsely populated state of India

(31.3) Name a weather station of Tamilnadu

(31.4) Name the National Park of Orissa.

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(31.1)

(31.2)

(31.3)

(31.4)

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