Class IX - Summative Assessment II

Academic Session 2012-13
Social Science  SA II Test PAPER 

Class - IX

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 No. 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 the Amazon forests or in the __________ it is possible to find as many as 500 different plant species in one forest patch.                                                                                                                                [1]
    (A) Eastern Ghats     (B) Western Ghats     (C) Himalayas     (D) Northern Plains

2.     Between 1880 and 1920, cultivated area rose by __________ million hectares in colonial India.     [1]
    (A) 4.7     (B) 5.7     (C) 6.7     (D) 7.7

GROUP-B

1.     Which of the following are pastoral communities of the Himalayas?                 [1]
    (A) Bhotiyas     (B) Sherpas     (C) Kinnauris     (D) All of these

2.     Which of the following pairs is incorrect ?                     [1]
    (A) Maldharis – Rann of Kutch
    (B) Maru Raikas – Barmer
    (C) Bhabar – A dry forested area below the foothills of Garhwal and Kumaun
    (D) Gaddi Shepherds – Bihar

GROUP-C

1.     Which of the following was not one of the consequences of end of the Napoleonic wars in rural England?                                                                                                                                                 [1]
    (A) Soldiers needed alternative jobs to survive
    (B) Grains were imported from Europe and their prices declived
    (C) Landlords grew anxious and demanded that imports of grains be stopped
    (D) An agricultural boom set in
2.     By the time Thomas Jefferson became president of the USA in 1800, over 7 lakh white settlers had moved on to the __________ through the passes.                     [1]
    (A) Great plains     (B) Honduras     (C) Mexico     (D) Appalachian plateau

3.     The climate of India is strongly influenced by _____________.     [1]
    (A) Jet Stream     (B) El Nino     (C) Monsoons     (D) None of these

4.     What is the main cause for the growth rate of population?     [1]
    (A) Rise in death rate     (B) Decrease in birth rate    (C) Decline in death rate     (D) None of these

5.     Who appoints the Chief Election Commissoner of India?      [1]
    (A) President     (B) Prime Minister     (C) Chief Justice     (D) Union Law Minister

6.     Which of these lagistative bodies does not have a tenure of five years?     [1]
    (A) Lok Sabha     (B) Vidhan Sabha     (C) Rajya Sabha     (D) None of these

7.     How was the massacre of Albanians stopped?     [1]
    (A) The UN ordered Milosevik’s arrest
    (B) Foreign countries intervened to stop the massacre
    (C) The Serbs rebelled against Milosevic
    (D) Milosevic reformed his policies

8.     Which of the following is the greatest challenge facing India since Independence?     [1]
    (A) Poverty     (B) Food security    (C) Social harmony     (D) National integrity

9.     In which state 94% ration shops are run by cooperatives?     [1]
    (A) Andhra Pradesh     (B) Tamil Nadu     (C) Orissa     (D) Bihar

10.     Average consumption of PDS grains per person per month at all India level is     [1]
    (A) 1 kg     (B) 4 kg     (C) 5 kg     (D) 10 kg

PART – II

(Questions from Serial No. 11-22 carry 3 marks each.)

11.     Give brief explanations for the following :     [3]
    (i) The Parsis were the first Indian community to set up a cricket club in India.
    (ii) Gandhiji condemned the Pentangular tournament.
    (iii) ICC headquaters was shifted from London to Dubai.
                                                                                        Or
    Examine the significance of ‘Khadi’ as clothing material for colonial India. Why did Gandhiji insist on it?                             [3]

12.     Trace the evolution of cricket in India in pre-independence period.     [3]
                                                                                         Or
    What did the patriotic French citizens wear in France after the French Revolution?     [3]

13.     ‘The climate of India is strongly influenced by monsoon winds.’ Comment.     [3]

14.     Describe the characteristic features of the following types of natural vegetation.    [3]
    (i) Tropical rain forests         (ii) Mangrove forests

15.     Name three Indian medicinal plants and describe their uses.     [3]

16.     Bring out the main features of the National Population Policy 2000.      [3]

17.     Why is an independent and powerful  judiciary considered essential for India?         [3]

18.     Compare and contrast between the powers of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.         [3]

19.     What are the rights available to the minorities and women in Saudi Arabia? How are these different from the rights available to minorities and women in India?                 [3]

20.     Highlight the global poverty scenario.         [3]

21.     Why is agriculture a seasonal activity? Give an example of a non-seasonal activity.         [3]

22.     What are the problems in the functioning of ration shops?     [3]

PART - III

(Questions from Serial No. 23-30 carry 5 marks each.)
23.     Describe the livelihood, life cycle and and practices of the Dhangars pastoral community of Maharashtra.[5]
                                                                         Or
    Enclosures filled the pockets of landlords. But what happened to those who depended on the commons for their survival?                         [5]
                                                                         Or
    How did forest rules affect cultivation in colonial India?     [5]

24.     Describe the contribution of Kerry Packer in bringing popularity to Cricket.     [5]
                                                                                    Or
    Explain the reasons for the changes in clothing patterns and materials in the 18th century.     [5]

25.    Differentiate five points between the Cold and Hot weather in India.                [5]                       
26.     Mention the five major types of vegetation found in India. Describe any one of them.         [5]

27.     Why is an independent and powerful judiciary considered essential for democracies? Discuss.     [5]

28.     Can we do without rights in a democracy? Give reasons.     [5]

29.     Explain the limitations of anti-poverty measures in India. Mention two other measures for removal of poverty in India.                         [5]

30.     Mention any four provisions for improving food security in India. What are the limitations of current food security measures.                         [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 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]
    (1)  Meteorological station at Kerala
    (2)  National park in Uttarakhand that is famous for tigers.
    (31.2). Locate and label the following places on the given outline political map of India:         [2]
    (A)  Shilong – Meteorological station of North East India
    (B)  Tropical Evergreen Forest

Note :      The following questions are for the visually impaired candidates only in lieu of Question. no. 31.[4]

(31.1)     Name the famous bird sanctuary of Rajasthan.

(31.2)     Name the two meteorological stations of Rajasthan.

(31.3)     Name the state that is most populous state of India.

(31.4)     Name the only biosphere reserve in Uttarakhand.