Social Science Class IX
Summative Assessment II
General Instructions
1. The question paper has 31 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
2. Marks are indicated against each question.
3. This question paper consists of FOUR SECTIONS. Sections A of the question paper contains Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) from serial number 1 to 10 of 1 mark each. These Ten questions of Section A are to be answered on a separate sheet provided. This part has to be completed in first 30 minutes only and the answer sheet must be handed over to the invigilator before starting Section B.
4. In Section B, C and D of the question paper, there are Twenty One questions from serial no. 11 to 31 which are to be attempted in 2 hours and 30 minutes. This part should be attempted only after the stipulated time given for Section A.
5. Questions from serial number 11 to 22 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these questions should not exceed 80 words each.
6. Questions from serial number 23 to 30 are 5 marks questions. Answers of these questions should not exceed 120 words each.
7. Question number 31 is a map question of 4 marks from Geography only. After completion, attach the map inside your answer book.
PART - I
(Questions from Serial Nos. 1-10 carry 1 mark each.)
(Answer Q. No. 1, 2 from any one of the following groups A, B and C.)
GROUP-A
1. In 1910, in Bastar mango boughs, a lump of earth, chillies and arrows began circulating between villages. What was its significance? [1]
(A) It signified coming of natural calamities
(B) These were actually messages inviting villagers to rebel against the British
(C) Both of these
(D) None of these
2. Which of the following trees were cut down on large scale to build ships, railways, etc.? [1]
(A) Mango and Shisham (B) Shisham and Jamun (C) Teak and Sal (D) Herbs and Shrubs
GROUP-B
1. What happened to poor pastoralists as a result of Forest Laws? [1]
(A) They lost their cattle and sheep (B) They eventually became labourers
(C) They became landlords (D) Both (A) and (B)
2. Which one of the following pastoral communities belongs to Africa? [1]
(A) Dhangars (B) Bhotiyas (C) Banjaras (D) Maasais
GROUP-C
1. In __________ there was a dramatic expansion of wheat production in the USA. [1]
(A) late 19th century (B) late 20th century (C) early 18th century (D) late 16th century
2. The dramatic expansion of cultivation in USA was made possible by which factor? [1]
(A) Land (B) Labour (C) Technology (D) None of these
3. The Arabian Sea branch of the monsoons reaches Mumbai approximately on which date? [1]
(A) 10th June (B) 12th June (C) 15th June (D) 20th June18
4. The first complete Census in India was taken in the year __________. [1]
(A) 1872 (B) 1875 (C) 1881 (D) 1890
5. Which of the following statements is incorrect? [1]
(A) People’s participation in election is measured by voter’s turnout
(B) In India the poor, illiterate persons vote in larger proportion as compared to the rich and privileged sections
(C) Common people in India attach a lot of importance to elections
(D) None of these
6. The term ‘rigging’ is associated with [1]
(A) Elections (B) First day in a college (C) Cricket (D) Social reform
7. Who was responsible for the ethnic massacre in Kosovo? [1]
(A) Sadaam Hussain (B) Batisha Hoxha (C) President Milosevic (D) None of these
8. Which of the following is not one of the reasons for poverty in India? [1]
(A) Landlessness (B) Illiteracy (C) Size of families (D) Government
9. A famine is characterised by which of the following? [1]
(A) Widespread deaths (B) Starvation (C) Epidemics (D) All of these
10. Which of the following is not one of the dimensions of food security?
(A) Availability of food (B) Accessibility (C) Affordability (D) Export of grains
PART- II
(Questions from Serial Nos. 11-22 carry 3 marks each.)
11. ‘Television coverage changed cricket’. Explain. [3]
OR
Winston Churchill describes Mahatma Gandhi as a ‘seditious Middle Temple Lawyer’ now ‘posing as a half naked fakir.’ What provoked such a comment and what does it tell you about the symbolic strength of Mahatma Gandhi’s dress? [3]
12. Do you think the game of cricket was responsible for victory of England in the Napoleonic wars? Justify your statement. [3]
OR
Why did the popularity of Khadi as an alternative material for clothing dwindle in the long run? [3]
13. Explain any three factors affecting climate. [3]
14. Mention the characteristic features of Montane forests. [3]
15. Mention the names of characteristic trees of all the five types of natural vegetation in India. [3]
16. Is the large population of India a boon or a bane? Justify your answer by giving three arguments. [3]
17. Explain any four trends of popular participation in election in India. [3]
18. Which is the highest institution of parliamentary democracy in India? Why do you think so? [3]
19. Explain the Right against exploitation. [4]
20. What is vulnerability? Which are vulnerable groups in Indian society? [3]
21. Mention two advantages and one disadvantage of Public Distribution System. [3]
22. Describe the main shortcomings of Public Distribution System in India. [3]
PART - III
(Questions from Serial Nos. 23-30 carry 5 marks each.)
23. Describe the Dutch scientific forestry? How was it different from Indian scientific foresty? [5]
Or
Mention any four pastoral communities of India. Describe the life cycle of any one of them. [5]
Or
Differentiate between the 16th century and 18th century enclosure movements in England. [5]
24. Describe the development in cricket in India before independence. [5]
OR
Describe how the Swadeshi Movement was linked to politics of clothing. [5]
25. Discuss the factors which affects the Growth of Population . [5]
26. Bring out the main features of the tropical deciduous forests in India. [5]
27. Examine the need for political institutions in a democracy. [5]
28. Mention the six Fundamental Rights. Describe any one of them. [5]
29. Explain any four rural development programmes targeted at removing poverty. [5]
30. Write a note on the role of cooperatives in providing food and related items. [5]
PART - IV
(Question from Serial No. 31 is a Map Question of 4 marks from Geography only.)
(31.1). Two features 1 and 2 are marked on the given outline political map of India. Identify these features with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines marked in the map. [2]
(1) It is a meteorological station of Himalayan region
(2) It is a National Park
(31.2) Locate and label the following on the given outline political map of India. [2]
(A) Meteorological station of West Bengal.
(B) Area of Montane forest.
Note :- The following questions are for the visually impaired candidates only in lieu of Question No. 31. [4]
(31.1) Name the state where National Park of Kanha Kisli is located.
(31.2) Name the bird sanctuary of Karnataka.
(31.3) Name the state with highest population density.
(31.4) Name a meteorological station of West Bengal.
Summative Assessment II
General Instructions
1. The question paper has 31 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
2. Marks are indicated against each question.
3. This question paper consists of FOUR SECTIONS. Sections A of the question paper contains Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) from serial number 1 to 10 of 1 mark each. These Ten questions of Section A are to be answered on a separate sheet provided. This part has to be completed in first 30 minutes only and the answer sheet must be handed over to the invigilator before starting Section B.
4. In Section B, C and D of the question paper, there are Twenty One questions from serial no. 11 to 31 which are to be attempted in 2 hours and 30 minutes. This part should be attempted only after the stipulated time given for Section A.
5. Questions from serial number 11 to 22 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these questions should not exceed 80 words each.
6. Questions from serial number 23 to 30 are 5 marks questions. Answers of these questions should not exceed 120 words each.
7. Question number 31 is a map question of 4 marks from Geography only. After completion, attach the map inside your answer book.
PART - I
(Questions from Serial Nos. 1-10 carry 1 mark each.)
(Answer Q. No. 1, 2 from any one of the following groups A, B and C.)
GROUP-A
1. In 1910, in Bastar mango boughs, a lump of earth, chillies and arrows began circulating between villages. What was its significance? [1]
(A) It signified coming of natural calamities
(B) These were actually messages inviting villagers to rebel against the British
(C) Both of these
(D) None of these
2. Which of the following trees were cut down on large scale to build ships, railways, etc.? [1]
(A) Mango and Shisham (B) Shisham and Jamun (C) Teak and Sal (D) Herbs and Shrubs
GROUP-B
1. What happened to poor pastoralists as a result of Forest Laws? [1]
(A) They lost their cattle and sheep (B) They eventually became labourers
(C) They became landlords (D) Both (A) and (B)
2. Which one of the following pastoral communities belongs to Africa? [1]
(A) Dhangars (B) Bhotiyas (C) Banjaras (D) Maasais
GROUP-C
1. In __________ there was a dramatic expansion of wheat production in the USA. [1]
(A) late 19th century (B) late 20th century (C) early 18th century (D) late 16th century
2. The dramatic expansion of cultivation in USA was made possible by which factor? [1]
(A) Land (B) Labour (C) Technology (D) None of these
3. The Arabian Sea branch of the monsoons reaches Mumbai approximately on which date? [1]
(A) 10th June (B) 12th June (C) 15th June (D) 20th June18
4. The first complete Census in India was taken in the year __________. [1]
(A) 1872 (B) 1875 (C) 1881 (D) 1890
5. Which of the following statements is incorrect? [1]
(A) People’s participation in election is measured by voter’s turnout
(B) In India the poor, illiterate persons vote in larger proportion as compared to the rich and privileged sections
(C) Common people in India attach a lot of importance to elections
(D) None of these
6. The term ‘rigging’ is associated with [1]
(A) Elections (B) First day in a college (C) Cricket (D) Social reform
7. Who was responsible for the ethnic massacre in Kosovo? [1]
(A) Sadaam Hussain (B) Batisha Hoxha (C) President Milosevic (D) None of these
8. Which of the following is not one of the reasons for poverty in India? [1]
(A) Landlessness (B) Illiteracy (C) Size of families (D) Government
9. A famine is characterised by which of the following? [1]
(A) Widespread deaths (B) Starvation (C) Epidemics (D) All of these
10. Which of the following is not one of the dimensions of food security?
(A) Availability of food (B) Accessibility (C) Affordability (D) Export of grains
PART- II
(Questions from Serial Nos. 11-22 carry 3 marks each.)
11. ‘Television coverage changed cricket’. Explain. [3]
OR
Winston Churchill describes Mahatma Gandhi as a ‘seditious Middle Temple Lawyer’ now ‘posing as a half naked fakir.’ What provoked such a comment and what does it tell you about the symbolic strength of Mahatma Gandhi’s dress? [3]
12. Do you think the game of cricket was responsible for victory of England in the Napoleonic wars? Justify your statement. [3]
OR
Why did the popularity of Khadi as an alternative material for clothing dwindle in the long run? [3]
13. Explain any three factors affecting climate. [3]
14. Mention the characteristic features of Montane forests. [3]
15. Mention the names of characteristic trees of all the five types of natural vegetation in India. [3]
16. Is the large population of India a boon or a bane? Justify your answer by giving three arguments. [3]
17. Explain any four trends of popular participation in election in India. [3]
18. Which is the highest institution of parliamentary democracy in India? Why do you think so? [3]
19. Explain the Right against exploitation. [4]
20. What is vulnerability? Which are vulnerable groups in Indian society? [3]
21. Mention two advantages and one disadvantage of Public Distribution System. [3]
22. Describe the main shortcomings of Public Distribution System in India. [3]
PART - III
(Questions from Serial Nos. 23-30 carry 5 marks each.)
23. Describe the Dutch scientific forestry? How was it different from Indian scientific foresty? [5]
Or
Mention any four pastoral communities of India. Describe the life cycle of any one of them. [5]
Or
Differentiate between the 16th century and 18th century enclosure movements in England. [5]
24. Describe the development in cricket in India before independence. [5]
OR
Describe how the Swadeshi Movement was linked to politics of clothing. [5]
25. Discuss the factors which affects the Growth of Population . [5]
26. Bring out the main features of the tropical deciduous forests in India. [5]
27. Examine the need for political institutions in a democracy. [5]
28. Mention the six Fundamental Rights. Describe any one of them. [5]
29. Explain any four rural development programmes targeted at removing poverty. [5]
30. Write a note on the role of cooperatives in providing food and related items. [5]
PART - IV
(Question from Serial No. 31 is a Map Question of 4 marks from Geography only.)
(31.1). Two features 1 and 2 are marked on the given outline political map of India. Identify these features with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines marked in the map. [2]
(1) It is a meteorological station of Himalayan region
(2) It is a National Park
(31.2) Locate and label the following on the given outline political map of India. [2]
(A) Meteorological station of West Bengal.
(B) Area of Montane forest.
Note :- The following questions are for the visually impaired candidates only in lieu of Question No. 31. [4]
(31.1) Name the state where National Park of Kanha Kisli is located.
(31.2) Name the bird sanctuary of Karnataka.
(31.3) Name the state with highest population density.
(31.4) Name a meteorological station of West Bengal.
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