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SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT –I (2011)
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SOCIAL SCIENCE / Lkekftd foKku
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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(i) bl iz”u i= esa dqy 31 iz”u gSaA izR;sd iz”u vfuok;Z gSA
(ii) izR;sd iz”u ds lkeus mlds vad fy[ks gq, gSaA
(iii) iz”u la[;k 1 ls 10 rd cgqfodYih; iz”u gSaA izR;sd iz”u 1 vad dk gSA
(iv) iz”u la[;k 11 ls 22 rd izR;sd iz”u 3 vad dk gSA buesa ls izR;sd iz”u dk mRrj 80 “kCnksa ls
vf/kd ugha gksuk pkfg,A
(v) iz”u la[;k 23 ls 30 rd izR;sd iz”u 5 vad dk gSA buesa ls izR;sd iz”u dk mRrj 120 “kCnksa
ls vf/kd ugha gksuk pkfg,A
(vi) iz”u la[;k 31 dsoy Hkwxksy ls ekufp= lEcU/kh 4 vad dk iz”u gSA ekufp= ij mRrj fy[kus ds
ckn bldks viuh mRrj iqfLrdk ds vUnj j[k dj cka/k nhft,A
1. Who sought to refute the doctrine of the divine and absolute right of the monarch ? 1
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(a) Louis XVI (b) Montesquieu
(c) Rousseau (d) John Locke
(a) XVI (b) (c) (d)
2. Identify the statement which is wrong with reference to Robespierre.
(a) He banned the use of white flour
(b) He rationed meat and bread.
(c) He exempted his party men from punishment.
(d) He converted churches into barracks or offices.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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3. Which line of latitude divides India into almost two equal parts ?
(a) Tropic of Cancer (b) Tropic of Capricorn
(c) Arctic Circle (d) Antarctic Circle
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
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4. Which of the following is not formed by a river at its lower course ?
(a) Gorge (b) Delta
(c) Distributary (d) Estuary
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(a) (b)
(c) (d)
5. The number of republics into which the Soviet Union broke down in 1991 were :
(a) 20 (b) 15
(c) 18 (d) 12
(a) 20 (b) 15
(c) 18 (d) 12
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6. Which country is not a permanent member of the Security Council ?
(a) India (b) USA
(c) U.K. (d) Russia
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
1
7.
“The Long Walk to Freedom” is the autobiography of which leader ?
(a) Mahatma Gandhi (b) Rajeev Gandhi
(c) Nelson Mandela (d) George Washington
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
1
8. Which of the following transformed the system of irrigation in Palampur ?
(a) Tubewells (b) Persian wheel
(c) Rainwater harvesting (d) Multipurpose project
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(a) (b)
(c) (d)
9. Mid-day meal scheme has been implemented in schools :
(a) to encourage attendance
(b) for retention of children
(c) to improve nutritional status
(d) for all the above
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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10.
Excess population is considered as a burden for an economy, but they can become
human capital if there is investment made in the form of:
(A) health and capital
(B) education, training and medical care
(C) skill and productive knowledge
(D) All the above
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
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11. Explain three main features of the Nazi ideology. 3x1=3
OR
Mention the different notions of Liberals, Radicals and Conservatives regarding
the formation of new Government in Russia ?
3x1=3
12. Explain the Treaty of Versailles. 3
OR
Describe the importance of the Revolution of 1905 in Russia.
1905
13. Why is the central location of India at the head of the Indian Ocean considered as
important ? Explain.
3
14. Describe any three important features of the Purvachal. 3x1=3
15. How is Bhabar different from Bhangar ? Explain. 3
16. Explain any three causes of river pollution. 3x1=3
17. Describe the Democratic Movement in Myanmar. 3

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18.
Is India a democratic country ? Write any three arguments in favour of your answer.
3x1=3
19. State any three salient features of the Indian Constitution. 3x1=3
20. How is land distributed amongst the farmers of Palampur ? Explain. 3
21. What is human capital ? What is human capital formation ? How does population
become human capital ?
1+1+1=3
22. Classify the sectors of the economy with examples ? 3x1=3
23. Describe the role of women in the revolutionary movement in France. When did women
gain political equality in France ?
5
24. What is meant by the Triangular Slave Trade. How was slavery abolished in France ? 2+3=5
25. Explain in brief Hitler’s attitude towards children and youth. 5
OR
Explain any five impacts of Russian Revolution on the world. 5x1=5
26. Which are the four major physiographic divisions of India? Write three facts which 2+3=5

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prove that physiographic divisions of India are complementary to each others.
27. Describe any five measures implemented by the Bolsheviks after the October
revolution in Russia :
5x1=5
28. Explain the ideals enshrined in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution. 5
29. What are non–farm production activities of the rural areas ? Give examples ? How
can these lead to economic development in rural areas ?
5
30. How is human capital superior to other resources like land and physical capital? Name
the factors that affect the quality of population. What is the role of education in human
capital formation?
5
31. Two features (1) and (2) are marked on the given political map of India. Identify these
features with the help of following information and write there correct names on the
lines marked in the map.
(1) A mountain range (2) An important river of south India
AND
Locate and label the following on the same political map of India.
(A) Tropic of Cancer (B) Mount Anaimudi
(1) (2)
(1) (2)
(A) (B)
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31B. The following question is for the visually impaired candidates only in lieu of
Map Q. No. 31
31
4x1=4
(1) What is the longitude of IST ?
(2) In which state is Chilika lake located ?
(3) In which water body are Andaman and Nicobar islands located ?
(4) Name the strait which separates India from Sri Lanka
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

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