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SS-1015
SOCIAL SCIENCE /
Class IX /
Time allowed : 3 hours 3
IX
Maximum Marks : 90 90
General Instructions :
(i) (ii) (iii) The question paper has 31 questions in all. All questions are compulsory. Marks are indicated against each question. Questions from serial number 1 to 10 are Multiple Choice Questions. Each question carries one mark. (iv) Questions from serial number 11 to 22 are 3 mark questions. Answer of these questions should not exceed 80 words each. (v) Questions from serial number 23 to 30 are 5 mark questions. Answer of these questions should not exceed 120 words each. (vi) Question number 31 is a map question of 4 marks from Geography only. After completion, attach the map inside your answer book.
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1.A Who founded the Oriental Cricket Club in Bombay in 1848 ? (a) The Parsis (b) The British (c) The Muslims (d) The Hindus. 1848 (a) (b) (c) (d) OR / 1.B Before the seventeenth century, most ordinary women in Britain possessed very few clothes made of flax, linen or wool because they were : (a) Not available easily (b) Cheap but difficult to maintain (c) Cost by but easy to clean (d) neither cheap nor easy to clean.
(a) (b) (c) (d) 2.A The first international cricket test match was played between : (a) England and India (b) England and Australia (c) Australia and India (d) England and West Indies. (a) (c) (b) (d) 1 1
OR / 2.B The parsi style of wearing sari was called : (a) Parsi sari (b) Brahmos sari (c) Brahmika sari (d) Non Brahmos sari (a) (c) (b) (d)
3. Which one of the following bio reserves of India is not included in the world network of Biosphere reserves ? (a) Manas (b) Nanda Devi (c) Nilgiri (d) Gulf of Mannar (a) (b) (c) (d)
4. Which term denotes plants of a particular region or period ? (a) Flora (b) Virgin vegetation (c) Fauna (d) (a) (c) (b) (d)
1 Biome
5. Which political party gave the slogan Garibi Hatao (a) Bharatiya Janata Party (b) Congress Party (c) Telugu Desam Party (d) Janata Party Page 3 of 9
(a) (c)
(b) (d) 1
6. Reservation in jobs for candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe categories are not a violation of Right to Equality because : (a) it is written in the Constitution (b) the National Human Rights Commission says so (c) Scheduled caste and scheduled tribe groups will protest if reservation is not provided (d) it is necessary to give special treatment to these sections to ensure equal opportunity to them.
(a) (b) (c) (d) 7. Who appoints the National Human Rights Commission of India ? (a) The Voice President of India. (b) The Chief Justice of India. (c) The President of India. (d) The Prime Minister of India (a) (c) (b) (d) 1 1
8. Which country of the world has largest % of population below $ 1 a day according to the World Bank report, 2001 ? (a) Bangladesh (b) Srilanka (c) Nigeria. (d) India. 2001 1 (a) (b) (c) (d)
9. Which of the following is not a Co-operative playing an important role in food security in India ? (a) Mother Dairy, Delhi (b) Antyodaya Anna yojana (AAY) (c) Amul (d) Academy of Development Science.
(a) (c)
10. Since independence, India has been aiming at : (a) ration shops (b) (c) distributing food among poor (d)
(a) (c)
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11.A Mention the efforts made by the Dutch to win over labour to cut trees and transport the logs.
OR / 11.B Describe any three facts about the Banjara pastoral community. OR / 11.C State any three advantages of enclosures.
3x1=3
3x1=3
12.A Why is Test cricket called a unique game ? How is it is different from other team games? OR / 12.B How were the European dress codes different from the Indian dress codes ? Explain
1+2=3
13. Where is Mawsynram located ? Why does Mawsynram receive the highest amount of rainfall ?
1+2=3
15. Why has Indias natural vegetation undergone many changes in the recent past ? Explain.
3x1=3
18. Describe any three unfair practices which are adopted during elections ?
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19. In which three ways is Lok Sabha more powerful than Rajya Sabha ?
3x1=3
20. Mention any three social indicators of poverty other than income and consumption.
3x1=3
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21. The proportion of poor people is not the same in every state. Justify the statement.
22. A section of people in India are still without food. Write your view about this statement.
23.A Describe the Saminist movement in Indonesia. OR / 23.B Bring out any five the life of similarities between Indian Pastoral communities and the life of East African pastoral communities under colonial power ?
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OR / 23.C Describe the effects of food grain production in England in the 19th century. 5
24.A How did the British suppress the revolt of the Bastar ? Explain OR / 24.B When and why did the colonial government in India pass the Criminal Tribes Act ? OR / 24.C Describe the effects of Dust bowl ?
25.A The Battle of Water loo was won on the playing fields of Eton. Explain OR / 25.B Who were the Shanars ? Describe any three restrictions imposed on them.
2+3=5
26. How does migration play a significant role in changing the composition and distribution of the population ? Explain.
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30. The co operative societies are playing an important role in food security in India. Support the statement with suitable arguments.
31. Two features A and B are shown in the political outline map of India. Identify these features with the help of following information and write their correct names on the line marked on the map. (A) A type of forests. (B) Meteorological station of Kerala. A B
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(A) (B) AND / On the same political outline map of India locate and label the following items with appropriate symbols : (i) The most populous state of India (ii) Sariska wild life sanctuary. (i) (ii) 2x1=2
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The following questions are for the visually impaired any in lieu of Q.No. 31. Which type of forests are found in coastal area of West Bengal. Name the meteorological station of Kerala. Which state of India is the most populous state. In which state sariska wild life sanctuary is located.
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