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SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – II (2015-16)

/SOCIAL SCIENCE

IX/ Class – IX

3 90

Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 90

(i) ( ) एवं 30

(ii)

(iii) 1 8

(iv) 9 20 3 80

(v) 21 26 5 120

(vi) 27 28 3-3

vii) 29 और 30 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.

खडं क / SECTION – A

1.1

Name any twopastoral communities of the Himalayan region.

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1.2

Which tribal leader from Andhra Pradesh rebelled against the British and is still remembered in folk songs and stories ?

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1.3

Why did British merchants buy tea from China ?

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2

Give two examples of Pre-Monsoon shower.

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3

Name the highest forum of discussion and debate on public issues and national policy in our country.

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4

Distributing pamphlets publicising any business is exercising which fundamental right to freedom ?

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5

What is Model Code of Conduct ?

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6

Which neighbouring country of India has the lowest percentage of population earning below one dollar a day ?

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7

Mention any two anti-poverty programmes adopted by the government.

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8

What are the methods used to measure poverty ?

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9.1

How did the policy of the British colonial government reverse the position of the Massai and their agricultural neighbours by the end of colonial rule?

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9.2

How did new trade affect the Mundurucu people of Brazilian Amazon ? Explain.

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9.3 1780

What makes the period after the 1780s different from any earlier period in English history ? Explain with examples.

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10.1

Who was Kerry Packer ? What was his contribution of cricket ?

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10.2

What were the effects of the dress reform movement on victorian society?

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11.1

How did cricket change with the Industrial Revolution ?

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11.2

Explain the three different ways in which the Indians reacted to western style clothing in the

19th century.

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12 In what ways are ‘Resources’, ‘Calamities’ and ‘Disasters’ meaningful in relation to human beings ?

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13

What is Kiang ? Where is it found in India ? Name any two other animals found with Kiang.

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14

Why does rainfall decrease in the Ganga valley from the east to the west ?

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15

What do you expect from the Prime Minister of India to keep in mind about the welfare of the people ?

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16

Explain how the scope of right to information has expanded over time ?

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17

What is meant by `Seats' in elections ? Explain with example.

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18

Describe the status of poverty during the early independence period ?

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19

Give any three characteristic feature of National Rural Employment Guarantee Act.

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20

Which social and economic groups are more vulnerable to poverty ?

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21.1

Why did the colonial government introduce the Forest Acts ? In what ways did these impact the lives of the pastoralists ?

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21.2

Why and how were plantations started in colonial India ?

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21.3

Decribe the condition of the poor after the enclosure movement in England.

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22.1

Describe the domination of the British on cricket in the 18th century India.

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22.2

How did the new clothing materials, introduced in England, change the dressing style in Europe ?

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What steps have been taken by the government to protect the flora and fauna of the country ? Describe.

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24 Define the term ‘literate’. Describe the features of literacy rate in India.

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25

Explain the necessity to keep the voters list updated.

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26

'There can be no discrimination between a political leader, government official and an ordinary citizen.' How does the constitution ensure this? Explain.

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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.

27a A 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 the pastoral community ; Gujjar-Bakarwal (B) Place where camel fair is organised annually. On the same political outline map of India, locate and label the following item with appropriate symbol. (C) State where the Gaddi shepherd live. Note : The following questions are for the visually impaired candidates only in lieu of

map question. (27.1) Name the famous pastoral community of Jammu and Kashmir (27.2) Name the place where camel fair is organised annually. (27.3) Name the state where the Gaddi shepherd live.

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27b A 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) A region from where Siddhu Kanu started movement. (B) A state where sacred groves are still protecting the forests. On the same political outline map of India, locate and label the following item with appropriate symbol.

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(C) Jagadalpur Note : The following questions are for the visually impaired candidates only in lieu of

map question. (27.1) From where did Siddhu Kanu start the movement ? (27.2) Name one state where sacred groves are still protecting the forests. (27.3) In which state of India is Jagadalpur located ?

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27c (a) A B

(A)

(B)

(b)

(C)

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(27.1)

(27.2)

(27.3)

(a) 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. (b) On the same political outline map of India, locate and label the following item with

appropriate symbol. (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.

28 (a) (A) (B)

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(A)

(B)

(b)

(C)

(28.1)

(28.2)

(28.3)

(a) 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. (b) On the same political outline map of India locate and label the following feature with

appropriate symbol. (C) The state having the highest density of population. Note : 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 state of Uttar Pradesh. (28.2) In which state of India Shivpuri National Park is located ? (28.3) Name the state having the highest density of population.


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खंड ख (मुक्त पाठ्यवस्त ुआधाररत प्रश्न ) / SECTION - B (OTBA)

(*कृपया सनुननित कर लें कक नवषय का मकु्त पाठ इस प्रश् न-पत्र के साथ उपलब्ध ह)ै

(* Please ensure that open text of the given theme is supplied with this question paper)

Theme : Together We Rise

29 “डेयरी सहकारी सनमनत खाद्य सुरक्षा का एक अनिन्न अंग बन गया है ।“ कथन को स्पष्ट कीनिए । “ Dairy Cooperative society has become an integral part of Food security.” Explain the statement.

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30 सहकारी संस्थाएँ ककसी व्यनक्तगत सदस्य को उच्च आय अर्जित करने में कैसे सहायता करती है? How does a Cooperative society help an individual member to earn higher income?

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