\~ JWP62lY SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT - II (2014-15) jsocial SCIENCE - IXf Class - IX Time allowed: hours Maximum Marks: 90 General Instructions: (i) The question paper has two sections (Section A and Section B) with 0 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 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 27 and 28 are map question of marks each, from History and Geography respectively. After completion, attach the maps inside your answer book. (vii) Question number 29 and 0 are from Open Text themes and each question is of 5 marks. SECTION -A 1 Name any two pastoral communities of the Himalayan region. 1 8 Which Colonial power started forest management in Java in Indonesia? 1 Why did British merchants buy tea from China? 1 Page lof8
2 How many mega biodiversity countries are there in the world? 1 Expressing ideas on social issues is permitted by which fundamental right? 1 4 State anv one reason for the need of elections. 1 J 5 A person who is not a member of Parliament and has been appointed as Minister. In how 1 many months should he/ she be got elected to one of the houses of Parliament? 6 Name the two components designed by food security system by the government. 1 7 Name the term for pre announced price paid to the farmers for their crops. 1 8 Write the full form of NSSO. 1 9 "Under colonial rule the life of Pastoralists changed dramatically." Explain. How did the spread of railways affect the forests in India? In what way was new technology responsible for the dramatic expansion of cultivable land in America? 10 Highlight any three important changes that were introduced in cricket between 1774 and 1780. Page 2 of a
What differences in the social strata remained in the europian societies even after the end of sumptuary laws? 11 Who was Kerry Packer? What was his contribution of cricket? How did the idea of clothing in Europe change after the 18 th century? 12 State the main causes which are a threat to the ecosystem. 1 Why do Rajasthan and parts of Gujarat receive scanty rainfall? Give any three reasons. 14 How 1S the occupational structure of India changing over the last few years? Expla in with examples. 15 "The judges of supreme court are not supposed to act on the direction and wish of the executive". What values are promoted through it? 16 De ribe the features of election system in India. 17 Write (llly three famous slogans given by different political parties in various elections? 18 Explain the activities of Food Corporation of India (FCI). 19 Describe the impact of famine. 20 What are cooperative societies? Mention the name of any two cooperative societies working successfully in India. 21 5 Page of 8
What motivated the British Government to issue permits to Maa. herders? Describe the sudden change in the lives of pastoralists. When and why did the forests around the railway tracks start disappearing very fast? ~ Explain. What changes did farmers of England introduce in cropping patterns in 1660s and why? S 22 Anal Y5iethe origins of Indian cricket. 5 Highlight the five changes that occurred in the clothing of France after 1789? 5 2 "The main reason for the dwindling wildlife resources in India is hunting by greedy 5 hunters", Support the statement and suggest some steps to overcome this threat. 24 "We can reduce the population growth rate by providing better educational opportunities to 5 women". Support the statement with facts. 2S Examine the need for reserved constituencies in India? 5 26 "Prime Minister is the head of the government." Justify the statement. 5 The student has to attempt anyone map question from question numbers 27a, 27b and 27c.Question no. 28 is compulsory. The maps are attached with the question paper. Page 4 ofa
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) State related to the pastoral community of Gujjar BakarwaL (B) The state to which Gaddi shepherds belongs. On the same political outline map of India, locate and label the following item with appropriate symbol (C) State where Dhangar herders live. Note: The following questions are for the visually impaired candidates only in lieu of map question. (27.1) (27.2) (27.) ame a famous pastoral community of Jammu and Kashmir. ame the state to which Gaddi shepherds belongs. I ame the state where Maldhari herders live. 27b (27.) T~o 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) Area: where Gond community live. (B) A place where first Imperial Forest Research Institute was established. On the same political outline map appropriate symbol of India, locate and label the followin g (C) Assam, where tribes of [harkhand were recruited to work in tea plantation. item with Note: The following questions are for the visually impaired candidates only in lieu of ~age 5 of8
(27.1) (27.2) (27.) IPOUnCA!.. IN.D~.~: I ~~-(A) J \ Dc Two items A and B ate shown in the given political outline map of India. Identify these items with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines marked on the map. (A) A princely state where British didn't have control over opium trade. (B) The region where peasants gave up opium cultivation for sugarcane. On the same political outline map of India, locate and label the following items with Page 6 ofa
.iropriate symbol. ) The state where battle of Plassey took place. ote : The following questions are for the visually impaired candidates only in lieu of map question, (27.1 ) (27.2) (27.:1) Name the country where Industrial Revoluti. In began, Name the country which linked the trade route between England and China. Name the place in China from where opium lra IE'was carried out. /~'-.. (.r) I 1 i I i?{".:~r( ;;.:5:':-',"t'; ~,'\.., <,... " "-- fl." I' ') ("I,: " "I"~..." 1 :.}.. I~,101.. 11"..r<'\"",.. o '""",", ') '..~. 'f ;" (+C'. """""', l~ ~..' '( < At>~j:),~~l \.,/' _,t<l'~~.(;;\.k,vi '..l,.jf.~~:.;.f - ~~. ~J# '..r'lj -}.. 'l{ #.~:>... ~' ~,_,i," r=: ~:J \r.'. ''r': ~". ~:. "'/!C, \.'-,,;,y)\t,'-', c,' \. ~ ~, ~ ~,/.J",,~ '< (~/' 5~.;..,...! l.)... '". " \..t/.:"" > \.h"..,. J. I' I 1'..-' ~ \ I \. " (28.1 Two fc(ltures (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 Wildlife sanctuary. (B) Type of Natural vegetation, On the same political outline map of India locate and label the following feature with appropriate symbol. :'1 I I; I I c.. i 'of8
(C) The state having the highest sex ratio. The fohowing questions are for the visually impaired candidates only, in lieu of map question.' (28.1) ame the type of natural vegetation found in state of Tripura. (28.2) In which state Sariska wildlife Sanctuary is located? (28.) -ame the state having the highest sex ratio. r;l, 1.' f. ---.~..'". -- -,... ~.~..../\ \.~, " ',.:' r> SEeTIO - B (OTBA) (* Ple-ase ensure that open text of the given theme is supplied with this question paper] Theme: A Story of two brothers 29 What arc the causes of pwverty in India? 5 0 How did Manpreet support his mother in sharing the responsibility of Illilnagir'g th«house? 5 SUggt'81 Home other activities whi~~ may help in such situations.. ><. X' :x --- )<.