Class IX - Summative Assessment I

                                                    SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT –I 

                                                               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. What did the Red Cap worn by “Sans Culottes‟ in France symbolize?

(a) Liberty                                                         (b) Brotherhood

(c) Love                                                            (d) Equality

2. What was the name of the direct tax paid by the third estate to the state ?

(a) Tithe                                                           (b) Taille

(c) Livre                                                           (d) Revenue

3. Which one of the following groups of states has common frontiers with China ?

(a) Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Arunachal Pradesh.

(b) Rajasthan, Punjab, Jummu and Kashmir and Arunachal Pradesh.

(c) Chattisgarh, Bihar, Jharkhand and Jummu and Kashmir.

(d) Bihar, West Bengal, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.

4. Which one of the following is not a tributary of the River Ganga ?

(a) Yamuna                                                            (b) Beas

 (c) Ghaghra                                                           (d) Kosi

5. How many years did Pinochet rule Chile ?

  (a) 17                                                                    (b) 20

  (c) 25                                                                    (d) 10

6. Which one of the following countries does not have veto power in the Security Council

of the United Nations ?

(a) United States                                                      (b) Britain

(c) Germany                                                             (d) China 

7. According to the Indian Constitution, what does the word „Secular‟ means ?

(a) The government has complete control our religious matters.

(b) All citizens have right to vote

(c) All citizens have right to equality

(d) All citizens have complete freedom to follow any religion

8. Minimum wages for a farm labourer set  by the Government is :

(a) Rs. 80                                                             (b) Rs. 120

(c) Rs. 90                                                             (d) Rs. 60

9. Which one of the following is related to the tertiary sector ?

(a) Agriculture                                                        (b) Forestry

(c) Mining                                                              (d) Communication

10. What was the literacy rate of India in 2001 ?

(a) 60%                                                            (b) 50%

(c) 65%                                                            (d) 75%

11. Describe any three problems faced by the Weimer Republic.                                                  3x1=3

                                                                                      OR

How did the Revolution of 1905 prove to be a dress-rehearsal of the Revolution of 1917 ?

12. Explain any three points to prove that Nazi rule was barbarious.                                             3x1=3

                                                                                     OR

      Explain the ideology of the three power groups present in the Russian society i.e. the Liberals, the       Radicals and the Conservatives.

13. What were the three main contributions of land routes to India in ancient times ?                     3x1=3

14. Mention the nature of geology and topography of the Himalayas, the Peninsular plateau and Northern plains.                                                                                                                                        3x1=3

15. Explain the types of tectonic plate movements responsible for the formation of relief features.        3                                                                               

16. Explain the `National River Conservation Plan‟ (NRCP).                                                             3

17. Why is 11 September, 1973 considered to be a big day in the history of Chile ?  Explain any three 

       reasons.                                                                                                                             3x1=3

18. State any three arguments against democracy.                                                                      3x1=3

19. Why do we need a constitution ?  Give any three reasons.                                                    3x1=3

20. What do the scientific reports indicate about the modern farming methods? Mention any three facts.

                                                                                                                                                3x1=3

21. Explain any three disadvantages of unemployment.                                                              1+2=3

22.“Population is an asset for the economy rather than a liability”.  Support the statement with examples. 3

23. What were the Jacobin Clubs ? Describe their activities.                                                               5

24. How was slavery abolished in France ?  Explain.                                                                          5

25. How did destruction of democracy take place, phase by phase under Hitler in Nazi Germany ?     5

                                                                    OR

      Explain any five conditions which led to the Russian Civil War in 1918 - 1920.                     5x1=5

26. How are the Himalayas divided on the basis of regions from west to east ?  Explain.                     5

27. Highlight some common features of the non-democratic countries.                                                5

28. Explain any five features of the Indian Constitution ?                                                             5x1=5

29. What are the different ways of increasing production on the same peace of land ? Explain any five.

                                                                                                                                                 5x1=5

30. Explain the difference between economic activity and non - economic activity ? Give two examples of each ?                                                                                                                                               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 : 2+2=4

(A) A mountain range in Rajasthan

(B) The Main river of the Northern Plain

OR

Locate and label the following on the same political outline map of India :

(i) Garo Hills

(ii) The Eastern most meridian of India

31B. The following question is for the visually impaired candidates only in lieu of Map Q. No. 31 :

                                                                                                                                         4x1=4

(i) In which state are the Garo hills located ?

(ii) Which is the eastern most longitude of India ?

(iii) Name the largest lake located in Orissa ?

(iv) Name the longest river of the Peninsuler India ?