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U - II SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT II (2015-16)

fl/SOCIAL SCIENCE - IX/ Class IX

U 3 U U 90 Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 90

(i) ((((U )))) 30 fl (ii) (iii) 1 8 - U fl fl (iv) 9 20 3 80

(v) 21 26 5 U 120

(vi) 27 vkSj 28 iz'u 3-3 vad ds bfrgkl vkSj Hkwxksy ls gSa U

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(vii) 29 30303030 Q gSa 5555

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 27 and 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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Why were the nomads classified as criminal tribes by the colonial government? Give one reason.

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1.2 U fl , fl U L ? Where did the Dutch colonisers start forest management in Indonesia ?

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1.3 mUuhloha 'krkCnh ds var esa] Hkkjr ds fdlku fdu iQlyksa dk fu;kZr ;wjksi dks djrs Fks \ Which crops did Indian farmers export to Europe by the end of the 19th century ?

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2 ^ekSle* 'kCn dks ifjHkkf"kr dhft,A Define the term 'weather'.

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3 fdlh /eZ fo'ks"k izpkj vFkok j[k&j[kko fy, ljdkj fdlh O;fDr dks VSDl nsus fy, foo'k

D;ksa ugha dj ldrh\ Why can't the government compel any person to pay any tax for the promotion or maintenance of any particular religion ?

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4 jktuhfrd nyksa ds }kjk U D;ksa iz;ksx esa \ Why are slogans used by political parties ?

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5 UC U ? In whose name are all the international treaties and agreements made ?

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6 UcU U, fl U U U U ? Which international organisation uses a uniform standard to measure the poverty line in

developing countries ?

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7 U U ? Which policy was adopted by Kerala to reduce poverty ?

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8 U U U U fl U Name a method to estimate the poverty line in India.

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9.1 o.kZu dhft, fd dq#ek ,oa dq#ck leqnk; ds yksxksa dh vkoktkgh fdl izdkj muds i'kqvksa dh

t:jrksa ls izsfjr Fkh\ Describe how the movement of the Kurumas and Kurubas is defined by the requirement of their cattle.

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9.2 flSU U fl fl ? How did expansion of plantations in India affect forests ?

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9.3 ? ScU How did the 'enclosure movement' proceed in England ? Explain.

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10.1 fo&vkSifuos'khdj.k D;k Fkk rFkk blds D;k izHkko iM+s\ What was decolonization and what were its effects ?

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10.2 vkbZ-lh-,l- (ICS) dk igyk Hkkjrh; lnL; dkSu Fkk\ mldh iRuh dks os'kHkw"kk ds bfrgkl esa

D;ksa ;kn fd;k tkrk gS\ Who was the first India member of the Indian Civil Service? Why is his wife remembered in the history of clothing ?

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11.1 flSU U U U ? ScU How did cricket become popular in West Indies ? Explain.

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11.2 U fl Describe the 'Sumptuary Laws'.

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12 i.kZikrh ouksa esa ik;s tkus okys fdUgha rhu o`{kksa dh iztkfr;ksa dk uke crkb, rFkk ;s Hkh crkb,

fd Hkkjr esa ;s o`{k lkekU; :Ik ls dgk ik;s tkrs gSa\ Name any three important species of trees of Deciduous Forests and the areas where they are commonly found in India.

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13 tula[;k dh vk;q lajpuk ds rhu oxZ dkSu&ls gSa\ izR;sd oxZ dh ,d&,d fo'ks"krk crkb,A What are the three categories of the age composition of a population ? Give one feature of each category.

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14 Hkkjr dh h tSo flfl ds le{k mifLFkr] fdUgha rhu izeq[k pqukSfr;ksa dh O;k[;k dhft,A Explain any three major threats to the rich bio-diversity of India.

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15 fl U flU U ? ScU What values should be kept in mind by the contestants during the election campaign of a country ? Elaborate.

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16 vius erksa esa flh djus gsrq nyksa vFkok mEehnokjksa ds }kjk fdl izdkj ds dnkpkj iz;ksx esa yk,

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

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17 ,d ea=kh fdlh ukSdj'kkg ls T;knk 'kfDr'kkyh D;ksa gksrk gS\ Why is a minister more powerful than a civil servant ?

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18 Hkkjr esa fu/Zurk js[kk dk vkadyu fdlds }kjk rFkk dSls fd;k tkrk gS\ By whom and how is poverty line estimated in India ?

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19 izfrfnu gekjs lEidZ esa fl dk o.kZu dhft,A Describe the poor people that we come across daily.

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Suggest any three ways to reduce poverty in India.

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21.1 vk/qfud le; esa pjokgksa us cnykoksa dk lkeuk dSls fd;k\ How have the pastoralists coped with changes in the modern times ? Write any five steps.

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21.2 SU fl U- fl Describe the habitat and lifestyle of the tribals of Bastar.

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21.3 ckM+ksa ls vaxzsth tehankjksa dh tscsa rks Hkj xbZ ijUrq xjhcksa dks raxh dk lkeuk djuk iM+k\ bl dFku dh

iqf"V dhft,A Enclosures filled the pockets of the English landlords but the poor faced hardships. Justify the statement.

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22.1 ^gky ds o"kks esa fdsV ds u, rduhdh iz;ksx eq[;r;k Hkkjrh; miegk}hi ds ns'kksa tSls Hkkjr]

ikfdLrku rFkk Jhyadk ls vk, gSaA* mnkgj.k nsdj bl dFku dh O;k[;k dhft,A `Innovations in cricket technique in recent years have mainly come from the practice of subcontinental teams in countries like India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.' Explain the statement with examples.

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22.2 fl , UU U U ? How did sumptuary laws regulate the clothing style of France ? Explain.

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23 fl fl fl Describe the characteristics of the retreating monsoon.

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24 U fl Vhys ouksa dh fdUgha ikp fo'ks"krkvksa dk o.kZu dhft,A 5

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Describe any five features of the thorn forests and scrubs of India.

25 U jkT; dk vkf/dkfjd /eZ ugha gksrk Li"V dhft,A A secular state has no official religion. Explain.

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26 Hkkjr esa Lora=k rFkk fu"i{k pquko dh fdUgha ikp pqukSfr;ksa dk o.kZu dhft,A Describe any five challenges to free and fair elections in India.

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ijh{kkFkhZ dks iz'u la[;k ijh{kkFkhZ dks iz'u la[;k ijh{kkFkhZ dks iz'u la[;k ijh{kkFkhZ dks iz'u la[;k 27a, 27b ,oa ,oa ,oa ,oa 27c esa ls fdlh ,d ekufp=k iz'u dk mkj nsuk gSA iz'u esa ls fdlh ,d ekufp=k iz'u dk mkj nsuk gSA iz'u esa ls fdlh ,d ekufp=k iz'u dk mkj nsuk gSA iz'u esa ls fdlh ,d ekufp=k iz'u dk mkj nsuk gSA iz'u

la[;k 28 vfuok;Z gSA ekufp=k la[;k 28 vfuok;Z gSA ekufp=k la[;k 28 vfuok;Z gSA ekufp=k la[;k 28 vfuok;Z gSA ekufp=k iz'ui=k esa layXu gSaAiz'ui=k esa layXu gSaAiz'ui=k esa layXu gSaAiz'ui=k esa layXu gSaA 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 U U U A U B U q U U U U q U U (A) S fl U (B) U U U mU fl (C) U U U fl cU U S U (27.1) fl U S U ? (27.2) Ufl U ? (27.3) U U

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) Place where camel fair is organised annually. (B) State where Monpas herders line. On the same political outline map of India, locate and label the following item with appropriate symbol. (C) State related to the Dhanger herders. Note : The following questions are for the visually impaired candidates only in lieu of

map question. (27.1) At which place is the camel fair organised annually ? (27.2) In which state are Monpas found ? (27.3) Name the state related to Dhanger herders.

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(A) U U fl U (B) U U U U fl U (b) U mU fl (C) U fl fl fl U U U U fl cU U S U (27.1) U Ufl fl U (27.2) U fl fl U (27.3) SU U fl (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. (b) On the same political outline map of India, locate and label the following item with

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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.

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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 : where British Government had gained monopoly to trade in opium. (B) State : where peasants were forced to grow opium. On the same political outline map of India, locate and label the following item with appropriate symbol. (C) Rajasthan : an area not under British control where opium was being produced. Note : The following questions are for the visually impaired candidates only in lieu of

map question. (27.1) Who introduced opium in China in the early years of 16th century ? (27.2) The trade between which two countries was linked to the production of opium in

India ? (27.3) In which state was the Battle of Plassey fought ?

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(A) fl (B) UcU l (b) U mU fl (C) fl fl U (2001) U fl cU U S U (28.1) h fl U (28.2) U UcU l U flS ? (28.3) fl fl U (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 highest sex ratio. (2001) Note : The following questions are for the visually impaired candidates only, in lieu of

map question. (28.1) Name the famous meteorological station of West Bengal. (28.2) In which state of India Rajaji National Park is located ? (28.3) Name the state having the highest sex ratio.

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

fo"k; % Hkkjr esa [kkn~; lqj{kkfo"k; % Hkkjr esa [kkn~; lqj{kkfo"k; % Hkkjr esa [kkn~; lqj{kkfo"k; % Hkkjr esa [kkn~; lqj{kk / Theme : Food Security in India

29 Explain the three dimensions of food security. Suggest some measures to tackle the problem of food insecurity during natural calamity.

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30 1943 ? ? ? Where did the Great Famine of 1943 take place? How many people were killed in this famine? How

are we prepared to handle such a situation if it occurs now?

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