SOCIAL SCIENCE-IX (TERM-II)
MODEL TEST PAPER
Summative Assessment - 2 (Term – II)
General Instructions :
Time Allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 90
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. Where was the Imperial Forest Research Institute set up in 1906? [1]
(a) Delhi (b) Dehradun (c) Mussoorie (d) Haridwar
2. What were the restrictions put on by the Dutch colonialists regarding access to forests in Java? [1]
(a) Villagers were not allowed to graze cattle in young strands
(b) They were not allowed to transport wood without a permit
(c) They were not allowed to travel on forest roads with horsecarts or cattle
(d) All of these
GROUP-B
1. Enclosures filled the pockets of __________. [1]
(a) Workers (b) Landlords (c) Peasants (d) All of these
2. Which country attained independence in 1961 and united with Zanzibar to form Tanzania in 1964? [1]
(a) Zimbabwe (b) Tanganyika (c) Zanzibar (d) South Africa
GROUP-C
1. Why were the Manchu rulers of China initially opposed to allow the entry of foreign goods? [1]
(a) They were suspicious of all foreign merchants
(b) They feared that the merchants would meddle in local politics and disrupt their authority.
(c) They feared disruption of their normal social and economic life.
(d) All of these
2. When were the opium wars fought? [1]
(a) (1837-42) (b) (1830-32) (c) (1937-42) (d) (1950-54)
3. Which one of the following weather phenomen causes rainfall during winters in north- western part of India. [1]
(a) Cyclonic depression (b) Retreating monsoon
(c) Western disturbances (d) South-west monsoon
4. A large proportion of children in a population is a result of [1]
(a) high birth rates (b) high life expectancies (c) high death rates (d) more married couple
5. Which of the following statements is incorrect? [1]
(a) Every person who wishes to contest an election has to fill a ‘nomination form.’
(b) He has to give some money as ‘security deposit.’
(c) He has to make a legal declaration giving details pending against himself
(d) None of these
6. Which of these is not a good reason to say that Indian elections are democratic? [1]
(a) India has the largest number of voters in the world
(b) Election Commission is very powerful
(c) Everyone above the age of 18 years has a right to vote
(d) The losing parties accept the electoral verdict
7. Which of the following rights is available under the Indian Constitution? [1]
(a) Right to work (b) Right to adequate livelihood
(c) Right to protect one’s culture (d) Right to privacy
8. Nowadays poverty is looked through which of the following social indicators? [1]
(a) Illiteracy level (b) Lack of general resistance due to malnutrition
(c) Lack of access to health care (d) All of these
9. Buffer stock is the stock of foodgrains namely [1]
(a) Wheat and rice (b) Wheat and sugar (c) Mustard oil and rice (d) Rice and maize
10. In which state of India, has the Academy of Development Science (ADS) facilitated a network of NGOs for setting up grain banks? [1]
(a) Bihar (b) Uttar Pradesh (c) Uttarakhand (d) Maharashtra
PART – II
(Questions from Serial Nos. 11-22 carry 3 marks each.)
11. Explain how was cricket mixed with race and religion in initial years in India. [3]
OR
What changes in women’s clothing came about as a result of the two world wars? [3]
12. ‘Cricket in colonial India was organised on the principle of race and religion.’ Justify the statement. [3]
OR
Do you think western clothes were a sign of modernity and progress? Justify your answer by giving three arguments. [3]
13. What is coriolis force? How does it affect the climate? [3]
14. Describe the interrelationship between the flora and fauna. [3]
15. Describe the wildlife of India. [3]
16. Describe India’s population distribution by density. [3]
17. Suggest four ways to hold free and fair elections in India. [3]
18. Mention the discretionary powers of the President of India. [3]
19. “Every citizen in India, from the Prime Minister to a small farmer in a remote village, is subjected to the same laws.” Comment. [3]
20. Give an account of inter-state disparities in India. [3]
21. How is food security affected during a calamity? [3]
22. Describe the current status of Public Distribution System. [3]
PART - III
(Questions from Serial Nos. 23-30 carry 5 marks each.)
23. Who was Dietrich Brandis? Describe his contribution to forest management in colonial India. [5]
Or
How did the pastoralists cope with changes brought about in colonial period? [5]
Or
What lessons can we draw from the conversion of the countryside in the USA from a Bread Basket to a Dust Bowl ? [5]
24. Explain the historical reasons behind oddities of cricket. [5]
OR
Explain the three different ways in which Indians reacted to western-style clothing. [5]
25. Discuss the mechanism of monsoons. [5]
26. What factors are responsible for the distribution of plants and animals in India ? [5]
27. Differentate between the powers and functions of the political executive and the permanent executive. [5]
28. Mention the rights recognised by the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
29. Do you think the present methodology of poverty estimation is appropriate? Suggest another methodology of poverty estimation. [5]
30. ‘A large section of people in India are still without adequate food.’ Explain. [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 given information and write their correct names on the lines marked in the map. [2]
(1) Meteorological station of Rajasthan. (2) National Park in Rajasthan.
(31.2) Locate and label the following on the given outline political map of India. [2]
(a) Nagpur meteorological station. (b) The state which has highest sex-ratio in India
Note :– The following questions are for the visually impaired candidates only in lieu of Question No. 31. [4]
(31.1) Name the state which is most sparsely populated.
(31.2) Name the areas where Montane forests are found.
(31.3) Name the state where Shivpuri National Park is located.
(31.4) Name a national park in Rajasthan.
MODEL TEST PAPER
Summative Assessment - 2 (Term – II)
General Instructions :
Time Allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 90
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. Where was the Imperial Forest Research Institute set up in 1906? [1]
(a) Delhi (b) Dehradun (c) Mussoorie (d) Haridwar
2. What were the restrictions put on by the Dutch colonialists regarding access to forests in Java? [1]
(a) Villagers were not allowed to graze cattle in young strands
(b) They were not allowed to transport wood without a permit
(c) They were not allowed to travel on forest roads with horsecarts or cattle
(d) All of these
GROUP-B
1. Enclosures filled the pockets of __________. [1]
(a) Workers (b) Landlords (c) Peasants (d) All of these
2. Which country attained independence in 1961 and united with Zanzibar to form Tanzania in 1964? [1]
(a) Zimbabwe (b) Tanganyika (c) Zanzibar (d) South Africa
GROUP-C
1. Why were the Manchu rulers of China initially opposed to allow the entry of foreign goods? [1]
(a) They were suspicious of all foreign merchants
(b) They feared that the merchants would meddle in local politics and disrupt their authority.
(c) They feared disruption of their normal social and economic life.
(d) All of these
2. When were the opium wars fought? [1]
(a) (1837-42) (b) (1830-32) (c) (1937-42) (d) (1950-54)
3. Which one of the following weather phenomen causes rainfall during winters in north- western part of India. [1]
(a) Cyclonic depression (b) Retreating monsoon
(c) Western disturbances (d) South-west monsoon
4. A large proportion of children in a population is a result of [1]
(a) high birth rates (b) high life expectancies (c) high death rates (d) more married couple
5. Which of the following statements is incorrect? [1]
(a) Every person who wishes to contest an election has to fill a ‘nomination form.’
(b) He has to give some money as ‘security deposit.’
(c) He has to make a legal declaration giving details pending against himself
(d) None of these
6. Which of these is not a good reason to say that Indian elections are democratic? [1]
(a) India has the largest number of voters in the world
(b) Election Commission is very powerful
(c) Everyone above the age of 18 years has a right to vote
(d) The losing parties accept the electoral verdict
7. Which of the following rights is available under the Indian Constitution? [1]
(a) Right to work (b) Right to adequate livelihood
(c) Right to protect one’s culture (d) Right to privacy
8. Nowadays poverty is looked through which of the following social indicators? [1]
(a) Illiteracy level (b) Lack of general resistance due to malnutrition
(c) Lack of access to health care (d) All of these
9. Buffer stock is the stock of foodgrains namely [1]
(a) Wheat and rice (b) Wheat and sugar (c) Mustard oil and rice (d) Rice and maize
10. In which state of India, has the Academy of Development Science (ADS) facilitated a network of NGOs for setting up grain banks? [1]
(a) Bihar (b) Uttar Pradesh (c) Uttarakhand (d) Maharashtra
PART – II
(Questions from Serial Nos. 11-22 carry 3 marks each.)
11. Explain how was cricket mixed with race and religion in initial years in India. [3]
OR
What changes in women’s clothing came about as a result of the two world wars? [3]
12. ‘Cricket in colonial India was organised on the principle of race and religion.’ Justify the statement. [3]
OR
Do you think western clothes were a sign of modernity and progress? Justify your answer by giving three arguments. [3]
13. What is coriolis force? How does it affect the climate? [3]
14. Describe the interrelationship between the flora and fauna. [3]
15. Describe the wildlife of India. [3]
16. Describe India’s population distribution by density. [3]
17. Suggest four ways to hold free and fair elections in India. [3]
18. Mention the discretionary powers of the President of India. [3]
19. “Every citizen in India, from the Prime Minister to a small farmer in a remote village, is subjected to the same laws.” Comment. [3]
20. Give an account of inter-state disparities in India. [3]
21. How is food security affected during a calamity? [3]
22. Describe the current status of Public Distribution System. [3]
PART - III
(Questions from Serial Nos. 23-30 carry 5 marks each.)
23. Who was Dietrich Brandis? Describe his contribution to forest management in colonial India. [5]
Or
How did the pastoralists cope with changes brought about in colonial period? [5]
Or
What lessons can we draw from the conversion of the countryside in the USA from a Bread Basket to a Dust Bowl ? [5]
24. Explain the historical reasons behind oddities of cricket. [5]
OR
Explain the three different ways in which Indians reacted to western-style clothing. [5]
25. Discuss the mechanism of monsoons. [5]
26. What factors are responsible for the distribution of plants and animals in India ? [5]
27. Differentate between the powers and functions of the political executive and the permanent executive. [5]
28. Mention the rights recognised by the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
29. Do you think the present methodology of poverty estimation is appropriate? Suggest another methodology of poverty estimation. [5]
30. ‘A large section of people in India are still without adequate food.’ Explain. [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 given information and write their correct names on the lines marked in the map. [2]
(1) Meteorological station of Rajasthan. (2) National Park in Rajasthan.
(31.2) Locate and label the following on the given outline political map of India. [2]
(a) Nagpur meteorological station. (b) The state which has highest sex-ratio in India
Note :– The following questions are for the visually impaired candidates only in lieu of Question No. 31. [4]
(31.1) Name the state which is most sparsely populated.
(31.2) Name the areas where Montane forests are found.
(31.3) Name the state where Shivpuri National Park is located.
(31.4) Name a national park in Rajasthan.
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