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5YBSCDY SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT II (2015-16)

SOCIAL SCIENCE Class IX

Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 90 General Instructions : (i) The question paper has two sections (Section A and Section B) with 30

questions in all. All questions are compulsory. (ii) Marks are indicated against each question. (iii) Questions from serial number 1 to 8 are very short answer type questions. Each

question carries one mark. (iv) Questions from serial number 9 to 20 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these

questions should not exceed 80 words each. (v) Questions from serial number 21 to 26 are 5 marks questions. Answer of these

questions should not exceed 120 words each. (vi) Question number 27and 28 are map question of 3 marks each, from History and

Geography respectively. After completion, attach the maps inside your answer book.

(vii) Question number 29 and 30 are from Open Text themes and each question is of 5 marks.

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1.1 Write why pasture lands were important to the nomads.

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1.2 Write any one implication of forest act 1865 which was imposed by British government.

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1.3 How did Mahatos tempt the unwilling cultivators to grow opium ?

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2 Which type of climate does Rajasthan desert have?

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3 Which house of Parliament is known as the Upper Chamber of the Parliament ?

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4 Mention any one right that has been granted the South Africans but not granted to the Indians.

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5 Who implements the 'code of conduct' ?

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6 Which region of the world shows increasing trend in poverty ?

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7 Name any two states of India where there has been a significant decline in poverty.

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8 When is a person considered poor ?

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9.1 Why do the ecologists feel that pastoralism is still relevant in dry and mountainous region? Give any three reasons.

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9.3 Explain the major features of the Indian countryside in the late 18th and 19th centuries.

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10.1 How did the game of cricket develop in England ? Explain.

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10.2 How did Mahatma Gandhi use khadi and charkha as symbols?

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11.1 Name the major sub-continental cricket teams. Which country amongst them has pioneered the great advances in bowling ? Mention the two innovations in the field of bowling.

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11.2 Who led the American Woman Suffrage Association and what were her demands ?

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12 How do human beings influence the eco system of a region ?

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13 Why is health situation a matter of major concern in India ? What steps need to be taken to tackle this situation ?

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14 What is Kiang ? Where is it found in India ? Name any two other animals found with Kiang.

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15 What is meant by a Secular State ? Explain any two features of Indian Secularism

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16 What is executive? Write the main functions of the executive.

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17 What are the various malpractices used by any party or candidates to increase their votes ?

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18 Describe the poor people that we come across daily.

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19 How is socio-cultural and economic factor responsible for poverty in India ?

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20 Suggest any three ways to reduce poverty in India.

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21.1 Explain how the pattern of cyclical movement of Dhangars defined by the changing weather.

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21.2 The spread of railways from the 1850s created which new demands on the Indian forests and how were they met with ? Explain.

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21.3 Decribe the condition of the poor after the enclosure movement in England.

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22.1 How did the British try to restrict the game of cricket to themselves only ?

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22.2 Why did the clothes get shorter during World War I ?

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23 Distinguish between the Cold weather season and the Hot weather season.

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24 Why do we need to protect our rich diversity of fauna ? Give any five reasons.

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25 Describe any five freedoms granted to the citizens of India under the right to Freedom.

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26 Describe the various methods of election campaign used by political parties.

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The student has to attempt any one map question from question numbers 27a, 27b and 27c. Question no. 28 is compulsory. The maps are attached with the question paper.

27a (a) Two items A and B are shown in the given political outline map of India. Identify these items with the help of following information and write their correct names on the lines marked on the map.

(A) A state related to the pastoral community of Gaddis. (B) The state to which Raikas belong. (b) On the same political outline map of India, locate and label the following item with

appropriate symbol : (C) State related to Maldharis. Note : The following questions are for the visually impaired candidates only in lieu of

map question. (27.1) Name the state to which Bhotiyas belong. (27.2) Name a pastoral community of Uttar Pradesh. (27.3) Name the famous pastoral community of Punjab.

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27b (a) Two items A and B are shown in the given political outline map of India. Identify these items with the help of following information and write their correct names on the lines marked on the map.

(A) The state where Muria and Gonds belong. (B) The state to which Alluri Sitraram Raju belonged.

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(b) On the same political outline map of India, locate and label the following item with appropriate symbol.

(C) The southern state where sacred groves are still protecting the forests. Note : The following questions are for the visually impaired candidates only in lieu of

map question. (27.1) Name the Place to which Dhurwas belong. (27.2) Name the State to which Halwas belong. (27.3) Name any one river flowing through Bastar.

OR 27c Two items A and B are shown in the given political outline map of India.. Identify these items

with the help of following information and write their correct names on the lines marked on the map. (A) A state where peasants were forced to grow opium. (B) A state where British Government gained monopoly to trade in opium. On the same political outline map of India, locate and label the following item with appropriate symbol. (C) Rajasthan : a state where opium was being grown. Note : The following questions are for the visually impaired candidates only in lieu of

map question. (27.1) In which state was the Battle of Plassey fought ? (27.2) The trade between which two countries is linked with the production of opium in

India ? (27.3) Peasants of which state were forced to grow opium ?

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28 (a) Two features (A) and (B) are shown in the political outline map of India. Identify these features with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines marked on the map.

(A) A meteorological station. (B) A National Park. (b) On the same political outline map of India locate and label the following feature with

appropriate symbol. (C) The state having the lowest of population. The following questions are for the visually impaired candidates only, in lieu of map question. (28.1) Name a famous meteorological station in Maharashtra. (28.2) In which state of India Rajaji National Park is located ? (28.3) Name the state having the lowest density of population.

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SECTION - B (OTBA) (* Please ensure that open text of the given theme is supplied with this question paper)

Theme : Together We Rise

29 Suggest any five steps that can be taken to strengthen Dairying in India.

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30 Co-operatives not only contribute toward socio-economic upliftment of rural areas but are very active in urban sector as well. Examine the statement.

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