HLA4VIV SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT II (204-) /SOCIAL SCIENCE II IX/ Class IX 90 Time allowed : hours Maximum Marks : 90 (i) ( ) एव 0 (ii) (iii) 8 (iv) 9 20 80 (v) 2 26 20 (vi) 27 28 - vii) 29 और 0 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 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 2 to 26 are marks questions. Answer of these questions should not exceed 20 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 marks. Page of 2
ख ड क SECTION - A Name any twopastoral communities of the Himalayan region. Which two places in British India were connected by the new railway line called Indus Valley Railway? What were the advantages of combined harvesters? 2 Name any two climatic factors affecting the flora and fauna of a region. Why seats are reserved for S/C and ST's? 4 State any one reason for democracies to be representative. What is meant by coalition government? 6 Give full from of MSP. 7 Who implements the National Food for Work Programme? Page 2 of 2
8 What is the main function of FCI? 9 Why do the ecologists feel that pastoralism is still relevant in dry and mountainous region? Give any three reasons. Describe the forest communities of Bastar. Mention the major factors responsible for the conflict between the British government, peasants and local traders. 0 Mention the factors which led to the shifting of the ICC headquarters from London to Dubai. How was the Swadeshi movement in Bengal linked to the politics of clothing? Write a short note on the world s first cricket club and the MCC. How is the history of clothing linked to the larger history of society? Page of 2
2 When was the Wildlife Protection Act implemented in India? Name any four protected species of animals found in India. Why is Age Composition considered as one of the most basic characteristics of a population? Explain. 4 Arrival of Monsoon is sudden while its retreat is gradual. Explain. "The public money can be spent only when the Parliament sanctions it". What values do you find in it? 6 (a) (b) (c) Define the following terms : (a) Booth capturing (b) Code of conduct (c) constituency. 7 'Rights are reasonable claims of persons recognised by society and sanctioned by law.' Why should these claims be reasonable? Explain 8 When was a differential price policy adopted by the government? What were its characteristic features? Page 4 of 2
9 Why is there a need of food security in India? Give any three reasons. 20 The food insecure disproportionately large in some regions of the country. Explain this statement with examples. 2 What kinds of relations were made with pastoralists by European settlers in Africa? How were forest products used by the villagers in their day-to-day lives? Explain with examples? (a) (b) (c) Explain briefly what the open field system meant to rural people in the eighteenth-century England from the point of view of : (a) A rich farmer, (b) A labourer, (c) A peasant woman. 22 Describe the domination of the British on cricket in the 8 th century India. What restrictions did the people of France face about their clothing before the French Revolution? Explain. 2 Page of 2
Growing urban population has not only created problems in the urban areas but also it has, affected the rural areas. Support the statement. 24 Describe natural vegetation and distinguish between flora and fauna. 2 How are fundamental rights secured? Explain. 26 Write any five powers of Election Commission in India? 27a, 27b 27c 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 B (A) (B) (C) (27.) (27.2) (27.) 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) (B) State related to the pastoral community of Gaddi Cattel herders. The state to which Kinnauris belong. On the same political outline map of India, locate and label the following items with appropriate symbol : (C) State related to Raika community. Page 6 of 2
Note : The following questions are for the visually impaired candidates only in lieu of map question. (27.) Name the state to which Gujjar community belong. (27.2) Name a pastoral community belong to Arunachal Pradesh. (27.) Name the pastoral community of Madhya Pradesh. 27b A B (A) (B) Page 7 of 2
(C) (27.) (27.2) (27.) 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) (B) The State to which Birsa Munda belonged. The state to which Gonds belong to. On the same political outline map of India, locate and label the following item with appropriate symbol. (C) State where Alluri Sitaram Raju belong to. Note : The following questions are for the visually impaired candidates only in lieu of map question. (27.) Name the place to which Birsa Munda belonged. (27.2) Name the state to which Gonds belong to. (27.) Name any one forest community of Bastar. Page 8 of 2
27c A B (A) (B) (C) (27.) (27.2) (27.) 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. Page 9 of 2
(A) State : where British Government had gained monopoly to trade in opium. (B) State : where opium was being produced without the British influence. On the same political outline map of India, locate and label the following item with appropriate symbol. (C) Bihar : where peasants were forced to grow opium. Note : The following questions are for the visually impaired candidates only in lieu of map question. (27.) Trade between which two countries was linked to the production of opium in India? (27.2) In which state was the Battle of Plassey fought? (27.) In which state did British Government gain monopoly to trade in opium? 28 (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) Page 0 of 2
(28.) (28.2) (28.) 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. On the same political outline map of India locate and label the following feature with appropriate symbol. (C) The most populous state of India. The following questions are for the visually impaired candidates only in lieu of map question. (28.) Name the meteorological station of Meghalaya. (28.2) In which state of India Kaziranga National Park is located? (28.) Name the most populous state of India. Page of 2
(*क पय स न न त कर ल कक ख ड ख (म क त प ठ यवस त आध ररत प रश न ) SECTION - B (OTBA) नवषय क म क त प ठ इस प रश -पत र क स थ उपलब ध ह ) (* Please ensure that open text of the given theme is supplied with this question paper) Theme : Living on the Edge 29 Are slums inevitable for mega cities? Give your opinion in five points. 0 Rural- urban migration is one of the causes attributed to the formation and expansion of slums. Explain -o0o0o0o- Page 2 of 2