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II(2016-17)
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – II (2016-17)
/ SOCIAL SCIENCE
IX / Class – IX

3 90
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 90

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

(v) 21 28 5 120

(vi) 29 30 3-3

General Instructions :
(i) The question paper has 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 28 are 5 marks questions. Answer of these
questions should not exceed 120 words each.
(vi) Question number 29 and 30 are map questions of 3 marks each, from History
and Geography respectively. After completion, attach the maps inside your
answer book.

खंड क / SECTION – A
1.1 1
Name any two products traded by the Banjaras.
/ OR

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 1.2 1
The leaves of which forest tree was the main source of income for people living in forests ?
/ OR
1.3 1
What was the cause of terrifying dust storms of the Southern of Plains of USA ?
2 1
Name any two animals found in the Montane Forests.
3 1

Which right to freedom ensures every citizen of India to live any where in India?
4 1
What was the first act of Chaudhary Devi Lal after becoming Chief Minister of
Haryana in 1987?
5 1
Who is the ceremonial head or the nominal executive of India ?
6 1
What has been the biggest challenge of India after independence ?
7 1
About how many people died in famine of Bengal ?
8 1
Which countries show decline in poverty substantially according to World Bank ?
9.1 3
Pastoralists combine pastoral activities with agriculture. Explain.
/ OR
9.2 3
Who were the Kalangs ? What was their field of expertise ?
/ OR
9.3 3
How was increase in food production made possible in England in Nineteenth century ?
Explain.
10.1 3
Give any three factors which made cricket popular in the Caribbean, islands.
/ OR
10.2 3
Describe the case of defiance of ‘shoe respect’ in Surat.
11.1 3

Where was cricket played by the Indian first ? Which was the first Indian community to play
the game. In this game what difficulties did this community face ?

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 / OR
11.2 18 3
Explain any three reasons for the changes in clothing pattern and materials in the 18 th
century in Europe.
12 3
``India's natural vegetation has undergone many changes.'' Justify the statement.
13 3
Why is literacy important ? Explain.
14 3
Explain any three factors which are responsible for ecological
imbalance.
15 3
"Freedom of speech is the essential features of our democratic country”. Justify the statement.
16 3

Do you think the illiterates and poor should not be given the right to vote and the right to
contest an election in India ? Justify your opinion with suitable arguments
17 3
Describe the reactions of the people after the implemantation of the recommendations of the
Mandal Commission.
18 3
Which social and economic groups are more vulnerable to
poverty ?
19 3
Explain chronic hunger and its impact.
20 3
Write any three effects of irregular income.
21.1 5
Who are the Gaddis? Describe their seasonal movement.
/ OR
21.2 5
‘The British are largely responsible for the extinction of tiger population in India’. Justify the
statement with suitable arguments.
/ OR
21.3 5
''Soldiers who returned to their villages after the Napoleonic wars had suffered a lot.''
Examine the statement.
22.1 5
Write the features of the equipments used in cricket.
/ OR

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What rules regarding clothing did the British introduce in India ? Why were the European
subsequently forbidden from wearing Indian clothes in 1830 ?
23 5
Describe the various methods of election campaign used by political parties.
24 5
Mention the various types of cases which can be considered in the Supreme Court?
25 5
Give an over view of the chapter ``Poverty as a challenge''.
26 5
Describe the journey of Public Distribution System from beginning to present times.
27 (a) A B 3

(A)
(B)
(b)
(C)

(27.1) 1910
(27.2)
(27.3)
(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 place related to forest rebellion.
(B) The state related to Siddu and kanu.
(b) On the same political outline map of India, locate and label the following item with
appropriate symbol.
(C) Place related to Karacha community.
Note : The following questions are for the visually impaired candidates only in lieu of
map question.
(27.1)Name the Place where the forest rebellion of 1910 was started.
(27.2) Name the State which Gonds belong to.
(27.3) Name the village to which Gunda Dhur belonged.

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(A)
(B)
(b)
(C)

(28.1)
(28.2)
(28.3)
(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) Type of natural vegetation
(B) A National Park.

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 (b) On the same political outline map of India locate and label the following feature with
appropriate symbol.
(C) The state with highest sex ratio.
Note : The following questions are for the visually impaired candidates only, in lieu of
map question.
(28.1) Name the type of natural vegetation found in Rajasthan.
(28.2) In which state Kaziranga National Park is located ?
(28.3) Name the state having highest sex ratio.

खंड ख (मुक्त पाठ्यवस्तु आधाररत प्रश्न ) / SECTION - B (OTBA)

(*कृ पया सुनननित कर लें कक नवषय का मुक्त पाठ इस प्रश्न-पत्र के साथ उपलब्ध है)
(* Please ensure that open text of the given theme is supplied with this question paper)
वषाा- भारतीय अथाव्यवस्था को प्रभानवत करने वाला महत्वपूर्ा कारक
Theme: Rainfall- An important factor governing Indian Economy
29 पनिमी नवक्षोभ का क्या अनभप्राय है? भारतीय कृ नष हेतु उसके महत्व को उजागर कीनजए। 5
What is meant by the western depression? Highlight its importance for Indian
agricultures.
30 जैनवक कृ नष से क्या अनभप्राय है। भारत में जैनवक कृ नष को बढावा देने की आवश्यकता क्यों है? 5
What is meant by organic farming? Why is there a need to promote the practice of

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 organic farming in India?

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