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Class - IX
SOCIAL SCIENCE
Time : 3 hours
3 U

Maximum Marks : 80
80
Total No. of Pages : 11

Instructions :
1.

The question paper has 35 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.

2.

Marks are indicated against each question.

3.

Questions from serial number 1 - 16 are multiple choice Questions (MCQ) of 1 mark each.
Every MCQ is provided with four alternatives. Write the correct alternative in your answer
book.

4.

Questions from serial number 17 to 27 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these questions
should not exceed 80 words each.

5.

Questions from serial number 28 to 34 are 4 marks questions. Answer of these questions
should not exceed 100 words each.

6.

Question number 35 is a map question of 3 marks from Geography only. After completion,
attach the map inside your answer book.

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Answer Question Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 from any one of the following groups A, B and C.
GROUP - A
1.

Which forest Community of Central India sent a petition against stoping of shifting
cultivation in 1892 ?
(a) Maria
(b) Baigas
(c) Bhatra
(d) Muria

2.

Which of the following were the best forests ?

(a) Reserved Forests
(b) Village forests
(c) Protected Forests
(d) Deciduous forests

3.

Which group of Raikas herded Camels ?

(a) Maru
(b) Gola

4.

Dhangars shepherds stay during the monsoon in :

(a) Central Plateau of Maharashtra (b) Plains
(c) Mountains
(d) deserts

(c)

Kuruma

(d)

Kuruba

GROUP - B
1.

Which group of Raikas herded Camels ?

(a) Maru
(b) Gola

2.

Dhangars shepherds stay during the monsoon in :

(a) Central Plateau of Maharashtra (b) Plains
(c) Mountains
(d) deserts

3.

Which of the following country became a country of opium addicts ?

(a) India
(b) England
(c) China
(d)

4.

Which one of the following was considered commercial crop in British India ?
(a) Indigo
(b) Wheat
(c) Barley
(d) Maize

(c)

Kuruma

(d)

Kuruba

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GROUP - C
1.

Which forest Community of Central India sent a petition against stoping of shifting
cultivation in 1892 ?
(a) Maria
(b) Baigas
(c) Bhatra
(d) Muria

2.

Which of the following were the best forests ?

(a) Reserved Forests
(b) Village forests
(c) Protected Forests
(d) Deciduous forests

3.

Which of the following country became a country of opium addicts ?

(a) India
(b) England
(c) China
(d)

4.

Which one of the following was considered commercial crop in British India ?
(a) Indigo
(b) Wheat
(c) Barley
(d) Maize

5.

Ebony, Mahogany and Rosewood trees are grown in which of the following forests ?
(a) Coniferrous forests
(b) Tropical rain forest
(c) Tropical Thorn forests
(d) Deciduous forests

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8.

Transport, communication, commerce come under the :

(a)

Primary activities

(b)

Secondary activities

(c)

Tertiary activities

(d)

Rural activities

Save Democracy slogan was given by which of the following Political Party, in 1977
Lok Sabha elections ?
(a)

Congress Party

(b)

Janta Party

(c)

Telugu Desam Party

(d)

Left front

What is the age of a person who can contest election for Lok - Sabha in India ?
(a)

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

25 years

(b)

30 years

(c)

35 years

(d)

(a)

Right to equality

(b)

Right to religious freedom

(c)

Right to Freedom

(d)

Right against exploitation

Which of the following is not a Fundamental Right in India ?

Right to Freedom

(b)

Right against Exploitation

(c)

Right to Property

(d)

Right to equality

Who is considered as poor ?

(a)

Land lords

(b)

Landless labourer

(c)

A rich farmer

(d)

Businessman

Which among the following is the method to estimate the poverty line in India ?
(a)

Investment method

(b)

Capital method

(c)

Human method

(d)

Income method

Women and children under the age of Five are food insecure population due to :
(a)

Malnutrition

(b)

Healthy diet

(c)

Fats

(d)

None of the above

F.C.I. stands for :

(a)

Foreign Co-operation with India (b)

Food Corporation of India

(c)

Fosilse Corporation of India

Food Coming to India

(d)

Bhopal Chemical Gas leak Disaster occured in :

(b)

1982

(c)

1
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(d)

When did the Southern Coast of India was hit by giant Tsunami waves ?
(a)

December 2001

(b)

December 2003

(c)

November 2004

(d)

December 2004

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Ban on bonded labour falls under which of the following fundamental rights ?

(a)
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Why cricket became popular in India and West Indies. Why it did not become popular
2+1=3
in Countries in South America ?
OR
How did Indians react to western style clothing ?
3

18.

How the centre of gravity in cricket has shifted from the old, Anglo-Australian axis ?
Explain.
OR
What changes in womens clothing came about as a result of two world wars ? Explain.

19.

Study the climate data of the given place and answer the following questions :
MONTHS

1+1+1=3

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JULY AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

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Calculate the total annual rainfall for this station.

What is the annual range of temperature here ?
Name the rainiest month.

20.

A great variety of flora is found in India. Give three geographical factors responsible
for this diversification of flora.
3x1=3

21.

Explain any three factors which are responsible for the changes in the size of
3x1=3
population.

22.

Describe any three Jurisdictions of the Supreme Court of India.

3x1=3

23.

The right to Freedom is a cluster of six rights. Explain.

x6=3

24.

How the policies of colonial Government was responsible for poverty in India ?
Explain.
1x2=3

25.

What steps have been taken by the Government in India to provide food security to the
poor ? Explain any three.
3x1=3

26.

How can we protect ourselves from nuclear radiation and attacks ?

27.

What type of Institutions or organisations should include in disaster management ?

Mention any six of them.
6x =3

GROUP - A
28.

How did the local people look after and protect the forests in Bastar region ?

29.

How did the forest Acts change the lives of Pastoralists. Give any four points ?

4
4x1=4

GROUP - B
28.

How did the forest Acts change the lives of Pastoralists ? Give any four points.

4x1=4

29.

Why did Indian farmers oppose to grow opium ? Explain any four reasons.

4x1=4

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28.

How did the local people look after and protect the forests in Bastar region ?

29.

Why did Indian farmers oppose to grow opium ? Explain any four reasons.

1x4=4

30.

Why is distribution of rainfall uneven in India ? Mention any four reasons.

4x1=4

31.

What is a reserved constituency ? Why did India introduce this system ?

1+3=4

32.

Describe the powers and functions of the Prime - Minister.

33.

How can poverty be reduced in future in India ? Suggest any four points.

4x1=4

34.

Describe four main advantages of the Public distribution system.

4x1=4

35.

Three features A, B and C are shown on the outline Political map of India. Identify
these features with the help of following information and write their correct names on
1+1+1=3
the lines marked in the map.
(A)

Type of forest

(B)

Meteorological station.

(C)

The state having lowest sex ratio

OR
Locate and label the following on the outline map of India.
(1)

Kolkata - Meteorological station.

(2)

The state having highest sex ratio

(3)

Kaziranga National Park

1+1+1=3

NOTE:

The following questions are for the BLIND CANDIDATES only in lieu of
1+1+1=3
question Number 35.

(35.1)

Name the forest found in Arunachal Pradesh

(35.2)

In which state is Kaziranga National Park located

(35.3)

Which state has the highest density of population in India.

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