SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT –I (2011)

Lakdfyr ijh{kk&I
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Lkekftd foKku
Class – IX /
& IX
Time allowed: 3 hours
fu/kkZfjr le; % 3 ?k.Vs

480012

Maximum Marks: 90
vf/kdre vad % 90

General Instructions :
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)

The question paper has 31 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
Marks are indicated against each question.
Questions from serial number 1-10 are Multiple Choice Questions.
question carries one mark.
Questions from serial number 11 to 22 are 3 mark questions. Answer of
questions should not exceed 80 words each.
Questions from serial number 23 to 30 are 5 mark questions. Answer of
questions should not exceed 120 words each.
Question number 31 is a map question of 4 mark from Geography only.
completion, attach the map inside your answer book.

Each
these
these
After

lkekU; funsZ”k %
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)

1.

bl iz”u i= esa dqy 31 iz”u gSaA izR;sd iz”u vfuok;Z gSA
izR;sd iz”u ds lkeus mlds vad fy[ks gq, gSaA
iz”u la[;k 1 ls 10 rd cgqfodYih; iz”u gSaA izR;sd iz”u 1 vad dk gSA
iz”u la[;k 11 ls 22 rd izR;sd iz”u 3 vad dk gSA buesa ls izR;sd iz”u dk mRrj 80 “kCnksa ls
vf/kd ugha gksuk pkfg,A
iz”u la[;k 23 ls 30 rd izR;sd iz”u 5 vad dk gSA buesa ls izR;sd iz”u dk mRrj 120 “kCnksa ls
vf/kd ugha gksuk pkfg,A
iz”u la[;k 31 dsoy Hkwxksy ls ekufp= lEcU/kh 4 vad dk iz”u gSA ekufp= ij mRrj fy[kus ds
ckn bldks viuh mRrj iqfLrdk ds vUnj j[k dj cka/k nhft,A

What did the red cap worn by Sans Culottees in France symbolize?

1

Page 1 of 9

2.

3.

(a)

Brotherhood

(b)

Danger

(c)

Anger

(d)

Liberty

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Which one of the following group was not benefitted by the French Revolution ?
(a)

Peasants

(b)

Workers

(c)

Nobility

(d)

Agricultural labourers

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

The neighbouring countries that share their boundaries with India are :
(a)

Pakistan and Afghanistan

(b)

Myanmar and Bangladesh

(c)

China and Nepal

(d)

All the above

1

1

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

4.

Which one of the following rivers is a peninsular tributary of the Ganga ?
(a)

Ghagar

(b)

Son

(c)

Gomti

(d)

Gandak

1

Page 2 of 9

5.

6.

7.

8.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

How many permanent members are there in the Security Council ?
(a)

5

(b)

7

(c)

10

(d)

15

(a)

5

(b)

7

(c)

10

(d)

15

Which one of the following UN Secretary Generals, said that the “US war on Iraq
was not legal” ?
(a)

Kofi Annan

(b)

B. Buturash Ghali

(c)

U Thant

(d)

Ban Ki Moon

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

How many members did the Constituent Assembly of India have ?
(a)

199

(b)

299

(c)

399

(d)

279

(a)

199

(b)

299

(c)

399

(d)

279

High yields with combinations of HYV (High Yielding Varieties) seeds, irrigation,
chemical fertilizers, pesticides etc. refers to :

1

1

1

1

Page 3 of 9

9.

10.

11.

(a)

Modern cropping

(b)

Mixed cropping

(c)

Multiple cropping

(d)

Mega cropping

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

On which of the following does the quality of population not depend?
(a)

Literacy Rate

(b)

Income

(c)

Health status

(d)

Skill Formation

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Which one of the following is not an activity of primary sector ?
(a)

Transport

(b)

Mining

(c)

Forestry

(d)

Animal Husbandry

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explain the three fold plan of Hitler to consolidate the Nazi Power,

1

1

3

after becoming the Chancellor of Germany.

OR
Describe the main events of the October Revolution in Russia.

3

Page 4 of 9

12.

„Nazis used chilling words as an art of propaganda‟ Justify.

3

OR
What was the contribution of Karl Marx in bringing about the Russian Revolution of
1917 ?

3

1917

13.

How does the long coastline benefit India ?

3

14.

Describe any three divisions of the Himalayas on the basis of regions from West to
East.

3x1=3

15.

Explain the types of tectonic plate movements responsible for the formation of relief
features.

3

16.

How do rivers affect the economy of a country ? Explain.

3

17.

Assess the policies adopted by Salvador Allende after his election as President of
Chile in 1970 ?

3

1970

18.

Why is a democratic government a better government ? Explain

3

Page 5 of 9

19.

What are constitutional amendments ? Mention its significance in a democratic
country like India.

1+2=3

20.

Explain any three factors which have enabled the farmers to increase the
productivity of their land.

3x1=3

21.

What is the difference between economic activities and non-economic activities ?

1+2=3

22.

What role does education play towards growth of society ?

23.

“Social disparity was one of the major causes of French Revolution.” Justify by
giving five examples.

5x1=5

24.

What was the Jacobin Club ? Describe their activities.

1+4=5

25.

Explain any five objectives of the Russian Revolutionaries.

3

5

OR
Explain any five factors responsible for the meteoric rise of Hitler.

26.

Describe any five characteristics of the Great Himalayas.

5x1=5

5x1=5

Page 6 of 9

27.

28.

“Democracy is the most popular form of government emerging in the modern times;
still the shortcomings cannot be ruled out”. Justify the statement by assessing any
five short comings of democracy.

“India‟s Constitution was drawn up under very difficult circumstances.” Elaborate
this statement with the help of any five circumstances during which it was made.

5

5x1=5

29.

What is the aim of production ? Explain the four factors of production of goods and
services.

1+4=5

30.

What is meant by economic activities? Describe the three types of economic
activities and give one example of each.

2+3=5

31.

Two features (A) and (B) are marked on the given political outline map of India.
Identify these features with the help of the following information and write their
correct names on the lines marked in the map :
(A) A mountain range
(B) A river
AND
Locate and label the following on the same political outline map of India :
(i) The Western most meridian of India.
(ii) Kanchenjunga Peak

4

(A)

(B)

(A)
Page 7 of 9

(B)

(i)
(ii)
OR
31B. The following question is for the visually impaired candidates only in lieu of
Map Q. No. 31
31
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)

Name the longest river of India which originates from the Himalaya, flows
eastward towards West Bengal.
Name the main mountain range in Rajasthan.
Kanchenjunga is in which State of India ?
Which is the western most longitude of India ?

4x1=4

(i)

(ii)
(iii)
(iv)

Page 8 of 9

31.

Page 9 of 9