SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – II (2015-16)

SOCIAL SCIENCE
Class – IX
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 90
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.

[Section – A]
1. Who took the initiative to rebel in Bastar? [1]
2. Which one factor is responsible for the development of Monsoon trough over Northern Plain? [1]
3. Give two examples of political rights? [1]
4. Employing children below 14 years of age in bidi making factory is a violation of which fundamental
right? [1]
5. What is the term used for ‘publicity of parties’? [1]
6. Who are poorest of the poor in the family? [1]
7. What is the effect of social exclusion on the people? [1]
8. What is the accepted calories requirement of India? [1]
9. Analyse the impact of World Wars on the forests. [3]
10. Who initiated the game of cricket among Indians and how? [3]
11. Describe the two ironies of the West Indies team that won its First Test Series against England. [3]
12. How does relief affect the flora and fauna of any region? Explain. [3]
13. What is Sex ratio? Why is it an important social indicator? Explain. [3]
14. What is the other name of tidal forests. Name any two each of trees and animals of this region. [3]
15. “Hundreds of innocent people from all over the world were secretly picked up by the US army and
prisoned in Guantanamo Bay” Interpret this act in the light of human rights. [3]
16. Explain the role of political institutions in decision making process in democracy. [3]
17. Describe the importance of outcomes of elections in India. [3]
18. Explain any three reasons of poverty in social and economic disadvantage group. [3]
19. List the main problems faced by the poor peoples. [3]
20. Give the main feature of Rural Employment Generation Programme. [3]
21. Who was Dietrich Brandis? Explain any four of his ideas for the management of forests in India
during British period. [5]
22. Write any five provision of the first written rules for cricket. [5]
23. Describe various problems related to adolescent population in India. [5]
24. “India is rich in its fauna”. Explain the statement with examples. [5]
25. Explain any three activities which were made illegal by the constitution to prevent the exploitation of
the weaker section. [5]

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26. Explain the election related any five activities undertaken by the Election Commission. [5]
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. [3]
(A) An area to which Birsa Munda belonged.
(B) An area where tribal revolt started.
On the same political outline map of India, locate and label the following item with appropriate
symbol.
(C) Madras : area of Karacha tribe in India.
28. (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. [3]
(A) Type of natural vegetation
(B) A National Park.
(b) On the same political outline map of India locate and label the following feature with appropriate
symbol.
(C) The most sparsely populated state.

[Section – B] OTBA
Theme : Together We Rise
29. Describe the contribution of the poison company to bring the Milk Revolution in India. [5]
30. Compare the situation of milk farmers during pre-independence period and the modern period. [5]

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