SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT –I (2011)
SOCIAL SCIENCE
Class – IX
Time allowed: 3
hours Maximum Marks: 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 1-10 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 mark from
Geography only. After completion, attach the map inside your answer book.
1. In the context of France what was "Tithe" ?
(a) Religious tax (b)
Water tax
(c) Salt tax (d)
Tobacco tax
2. Which Revolution gave the ideas of Liberty , Freedom and Equality to the world ?
(a) The American Rovolution (b)
The French Revolution
(c) The Russian Revolution (d)
None of these
3. Which one of the following Indian states does not share
its boundary with Pakistan
?
(a) Jammu and Kashmir (b)
Rajasthan
(c) Gujarat
(d) Haryana
4. In which course of a river meanders are formed ?
(a) Upper course (b)
Middle course
(c) Lower course
(d) Both upper & middle
5. For how many years did Pinochet rule Chile ?
(a) 17 (b)
20
(c) 25 (d)
10
6. Which organ of the UNO is the most powerful for
International peace ?
(a) General Assembly (b)
Security Council
(c) International Court of Justice (d)
World Bank
7. Who amongst the following was not a member of the
Constituent Assembly of India ?
(a) Dr. Rajendra Prasad (b)
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
(c) H.C. Mukherjee (d)
Mahatma Gandhi
8. Finance raised to operate a business is called :
(a) Labour (b)
Enterprise
(c) Land (d)
Capital
9. Which one among the following is the most labour
absorbing sector ?
(a) Agriculture (b)
Fisheries
(c) Poultry farming
(d) Mining
10. Which one of the following activities is associated with
the primary sector ?
(a) Manufacturing (b)
Education
(c) Agriculture (d)
Transport
11. “The Peace Treaty at Versailles
with the Allies was harsh and humiliating for Germany .” Support the statement with three facts. 3x1=3
OR
What were the three main changes observed after October
Revolution in Russia ? Explain. 3x1=3
12. Which Youth Organisations were made responsible for
educating the German Youth in the spirit of “National Socialism” ? Explain. 3
OR
Why did the Kerensky Government become unpopular in Russia
? 3
13. Why is central location of India at the head of Indian Oocean
considered of great significance? 3
14. Which part of India is called „Purvanchal‟ ? Give any two of its features. 1+2=3
15. Explain with examples that the Relief of India displays
a great physical variation. 3
16. Describe the following drainage patterns of streams:
(i) Radial (ii) Dendritic (iii) Trellis 3x1=3
17. What were the policies adopted by Salvador Allende after
being elected the President of Chile ? 3
18. “Democracy enhances the dignity of citizens”. Explain
the meaning of this statement. 3
19. What is Secularism ?
Why India is called a
Secular State
20. Explain Rabi and Kharif crops with the help of examples.
State any two essential conditions for
multiple cropping. 2+1=3
21. Why is the human resource important for development
? Explain. 1+2=3
22. Explain three points the importance of education as an
input for growth of an individual as well as the society. 3
23. How did France
become a Constitutional Monarchy ? Why
were women disappointed by the Constitution of 1791 in France ? 3+2=5
24. Name the most successful political club of France . Describe
any four changes
brought about by the Government set-up after the fall of
Jacobin Government. 1+4=5
25. Describe the impact of Economic Depression on Germany . 1+4=5
OR
What is
Collectivisation ? How did Stalin use this programme ? 1+4=5
26. Describe any five features of Northern Plains of India . 5x1=5
27. Give any five arguments against democracy. 5x1=5
28. Explain the meaning of the following keywords given in
the preamble of the Indian
Constitution.
(a) Secular
(b) Sovereign
(c) Liberty
(d) Equality
(e) Republic 5x1=5
29. What is meant by physical capital? What are the two
types of physical capital ? Write the
main feature of each with example. 1+2+2=5
30. How did Japan
emerge as a developed country inspite of its poor natural resources ? Explain. 5
31. Two features (A) and (B) are marked on the given
political outline map of India .
Identify these features with the help of following
information and write their correct names on the lines marked in the map.
(A) A mountain range
(B) A river
AND
Locate and label the following on the same political outline
map of India
:
(i) Tropic of Cancer
(ii) Anaimudi
Peak
OR
31B. The following question is for the visually impaired
candidates only in lieu of Map Q. No. 31
: 4x1=4
(1) Name the eastern and western most states of India through
which the Tropic of Cancer passes.
(2) Which is the
highest peak of India
(3) Name the largest
west flowing Peninsular river.
(4) Name the
northern most range of the Himalayas .
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