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SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT I (2011)

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Class IX / & IX

Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 90
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General Instructions :

(i) The question paper has 31 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Marks are indicated against each question.
(iii) Questions from serial number 1-10 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 mark from Geography only. After
completion, attach the map inside your answer book.
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1.
In 1946, women in France won the right to :
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(a) express their view (b) vote
(c) be elected (d) hold political offices
1946
(a) (b)
(c) (d)

2.
Why was the Bastille hated by all?
(a) It stood for the despotic power of the king.
(b) It housed dreaded criminals.
(c) Its army commanders were despotic.
(d) It was a store house of ammunition.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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3.
Indias latitudinal extent is :
(a) 8 N 37 N (b) 8 2' N 37 4' N
(c) 8 4' N 37 6' N (d) 8 6' N 37 8' N

(a) 8 37 (b) 8 2' 37 4'
(c) 8 4' 37 6' (d) 8 6' 37 8'
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4.
Which of the following is a tributary of River Brahmaputra ?
(a) Lohit (b) Musi
(c) Koyana (d) Wardha
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(a) (b)
(c) (d)

5.
The State having an elected person as its Head is called a :
(a) Monarchy (b) Republic
(c) Democratic (d) Socialist
/
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
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6.
Which organ of the United Nations is responsible for maintaining peace and security in
the world ?
(a) UN Security Council
(b) International Monetary Fund
(c) World Bank
(d) General Assembly
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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7.
Who was the founder of Andhra Mahila Sabha ?
(a) Sarojini Naidu (b) Durgabai Deshmukh
(c) Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit (d) Indira Gandhi

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

8.
The consumption of chemical fertilizers is the highest in which of the following states ?
(A) Kerala (B) West Bengal (C) Himachal Pradesh (D) Punjab
(A) (B) C) (D)
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9.
Which one of the following is odd with reference to population ?
(a) Education (b) Medical Care
(c) Training (d) Computers
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
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10.
Which one of the following is an economic activity ?
(a) Work of a nurse at her home
(b) Work of doctor at home
(c) Work of teacher in the school
(d) None of the above
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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11.
Describe the relationship between the peasants and the nobels in Russia during early
19th century.
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OR
Describe the role of women in Nazi Germany.

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12. Explain any three main causes of the 1905 Revolution in Russia.
1905
3x1=3
OR

Explain the Treaty of Versailles.

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13.
What is the significance of Indias location ? Highight any three points.

3

14.
How were the Himalayas formed ? Explain.

3

15.
What are corals ? Which group of Islands of India is of coral origin ?
1+2=3

16. Distinguish between two major groups of Indian rivers. Give three points for each group.

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17.
While nations are becoming more democratic than they were earlier, international
organisations are becoming less democratic. Justify the statement with three
suitable examples.

3x1=3

18.
Democracy provides a method to deal with differences and conflicts. Explain.

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19.
Give any three characteristics of the Indian Constitution.

3x1=3

20. Explain the difference between the use of traditional seeds and HYV seeds.

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21.
Distinguish between Seasonal Unemployment and Disguised Unemployment.

3

22.
How does investment in human resources give higher return in future ? Explain any
three points.

3x1=3

23.
Explain the achievements of Nepoleon Bonaparte of France.

5

24.
Who was Robespierre ? Why was the period from 1793 to 1794 referred as the Reign of
Terror?
1793 1794
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25.
How did Russias participation in the World War-I become a cause for the fall of
Tsar ? Explain.

5
OR

How did the world come to know about the Nazi holocaust? Explain.



26.
Which three river systems form the Northern Plains ? Explain the diverse relief
features of the Northern Plains.
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27.
Democracy enhances the dignity of citizens. Justify this statement.

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28.
Why should the Constitution of India, formulated in 1950 be acceptable even after more
than fifty years ? Give Arguments.
1950

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29.
What is meant by physical capital? What are the two types of physical capital ?
Write main feature of each with example.
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30.
Name two types of rural unemployment of India. Why is unemployment among
the educated a peculiar problem of India ? Explain.

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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 drawn on the map :
(A) An important river of South India
(B) A mountain range
AND
Locate and label the following on the same political outline map of India :
(1) Indira Point
(2) Anaimudi
(A B)
(A)
(B)
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(1)
(2)

31B. The following question is for the visually impaired candidates only in lieu of
Map Q. No. 31
4x1=4
(i) In which Union Territory is the southern most point of India located ?
(ii) In which state is the highest peak of South India located ?
(iii) Name the mountain range that lies between River Narmada and Tapi.
(iv) Name the river whose water is shared by Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and
Karnataka.
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(iii)
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