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5YBSCDY SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT II (2015-16)
SOCIAL SCIENCE Class IX
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 90 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
27and 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.
/ SECTION A
1.1 Write why pasture lands were important to the nomads.
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1.2 Write any one implication of forest act 1865 which was
imposed by British government.
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1.3 How did Mahatos tempt the unwilling cultivators to grow
opium ?
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2 Which type of climate does Rajasthan desert have?
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3 Which house of Parliament is known as the Upper Chamber of the
Parliament ?
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4 Mention any one right that has been granted the South Africans
but not granted to the Indians.
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5 Who implements the 'code of conduct' ?
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6 Which region of the world shows increasing trend in poverty
?
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7 Name any two states of India where there has been a
significant decline in poverty.
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8 When is a person considered poor ?
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9.1 Why do the ecologists feel that pastoralism is still
relevant in dry and mountainous region? Give any three reasons.
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9.2 Describe the forest communities of Bastar. 3
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9.3 Explain the major features of the Indian countryside in the
late 18th and 19th centuries.
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10.1 How did the game of cricket develop in England ?
Explain.
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10.2 How did Mahatma Gandhi use khadi and charkha as
symbols?
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11.1 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.
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11.2 Who led the American Woman Suffrage Association and what
were her demands ?
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12 How do human beings influence the eco system of a region
?
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13 Why is health situation a matter of major concern in India ?
What steps need to be taken to tackle this situation ?
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14 What is Kiang ? Where is it found in India ? Name any two
other animals found with Kiang.
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15 What is meant by a Secular State ? Explain any two features
of Indian Secularism
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16 What is executive? Write the main functions of the
executive.
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17 What are the various malpractices used by any party or
candidates to increase their votes ?
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18 Describe the poor people that we come across daily.
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19 How is socio-cultural and economic factor responsible for
poverty in India ?
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20 Suggest any three ways to reduce poverty in India.
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21.1 Explain how the pattern of cyclical movement of Dhangars
defined by the changing weather.
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21.2 The spread of railways from the 1850s created which new
demands on the Indian forests and how were they met with ?
Explain.
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21.3 Decribe the condition of the poor after the enclosure
movement in England.
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22.1 How did the British try to restrict the game of cricket to
themselves only ?
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22.2 Why did the clothes get shorter during World War I ?
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23 Distinguish between the Cold weather season and the Hot
weather season.
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24 Why do we need to protect our rich diversity of fauna ? Give
any five reasons.
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25 Describe any five freedoms granted to the citizens of India
under the right to Freedom.
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26 Describe the various methods of election campaign used by
political parties.
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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) 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 state related to the pastoral community of Gaddis. (B) The
state to which Raikas belong. (b) On the same political outline map
of India, locate and label the following item with
appropriate symbol : (C) State related to Maldharis. Note : The
following questions are for the visually impaired candidates only
in lieu of
map question. (27.1) Name the state to which Bhotiyas belong.
(27.2) Name a pastoral community of Uttar Pradesh. (27.3) Name the
famous pastoral community of Punjab.
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27b (a) 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) The state where Muria and Gonds belong. (B) The state to
which Alluri Sitraram Raju belonged.
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(b) On the same political outline map of India, locate and label
the following item with appropriate symbol.
(C) The southern state where sacred groves are still protecting
the forests. Note : The following questions are for the visually
impaired candidates only in lieu of
map question. (27.1) Name the Place to which Dhurwas belong.
(27.2) Name the State to which Halwas belong. (27.3) Name any one
river flowing through Bastar.
OR 27c 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 state where peasants
were forced to grow opium. (B) A state where British Government
gained monopoly to trade in opium. On the same political outline
map of India, locate and label the following item with appropriate
symbol. (C) Rajasthan : a state where opium was being grown. Note :
The following questions are for the visually impaired candidates
only in lieu of
map question. (27.1) In which state was the Battle of Plassey
fought ? (27.2) The trade between which two countries is linked
with the production of opium in
India ? (27.3) Peasants of which state were forced to grow opium
?
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28 (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) A meteorological station. (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 lowest of
population. The following questions are for the visually impaired
candidates only, in lieu of map question. (28.1) Name a famous
meteorological station in Maharashtra. (28.2) In which state of
India Rajaji National Park is located ? (28.3) Name the state
having the lowest density of population.
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SECTION - B (OTBA) (* Please ensure that open text of the given
theme is supplied with this question paper)
Theme : Together We Rise
29 Suggest any five steps that can be taken to strengthen
Dairying in India.
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30 Co-operatives not only contribute toward socio-economic
upliftment of rural areas but are very active in urban sector as
well. Examine the statement.
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