SOCIAL SCIENCE
Class-IX
Summative Assessment-I
TIME: 3 Hrs MM: 90
General Instructions:
1. The question paper has 31 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
2. Marks are indicated against each question.
3. Questions from serial number 1-10 are Multiple Choice Questions. Each question carries one mark.
4. Questions from serial number 11 to 22 are 3 mark questions. Answer of these questions should not exceed 80
words each.
5. Questions from serial number 23 to 30 are 5 mark questions. Answer of these questions should not exceed 120
words each.
6. Question number 31 is a map question of 4 marks from Geography only. After completion, attach the map inside
your answer book
1. What are the national colors of France? (1)
(a)Blue – orange – purple (b) blue – white – red (c) blue- yellow- red (d) red- green- white
2. Marseillaise is the : (1)
(a) National Anthem of France (b) National party of France
(c) National song of France (d) National newspaper of France
3. The easternmost Longitude of India is: (1)
(a) 97°25’E (b) 77°6’E (c) 68°7’E (d) 82°32’E
4. Which one of the following rivers form estuaries? (1)
(a) Narmada (b) Godavari (c) Tapi (d) Both (a) and (b)
5. Why did US and its allies invade Iraq? (1)
(a) They suspected that Iraqis possessed secret nuclear weapons which posed a big threat to the
world security.
(b) Saddam Hussein abolished traditional Islamic law and gave women the right to vote and several
freedoms not granted in other west Asian countries.
(c) Saddam Hussein made provisions for free education to the citizens of Iraq.
(d) Saddam Hussein appreciated women’s participation in defence.
6. What was the “Legal Framework Order” passed by Pervez Musharraf in August 2002? (1)
(a) To dismiss the national or provincial assemblies.
(b) To form dictatorial government.
(c) To supervise the work of the civilian cabinet.
(d) To end democracy.
7. When was the Indian Constitution adopted? (1)
(a)On 26th November 1949 (b) On 24th November 1949
(c) On 24th January 1949 (d)on 26th January 1950
8. What is the name given to the farming method that involves rowing of more than one crop in a year? (1)
(a) Shifting (b) Rotation (c) Mixed cropping (d) Multiple cropping
9. Which among the following is a significant step in providing elementary education? (1)
(a) Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (b) Bridge courses (c) Back to school campus (d) All of these
10. Why is human capital considered superior to land and the capital resources? (1)
(a) Population is more (b) Other resources are fixed
(c) Humans can use other resources (d) Higher investment in the human capital
11. Write a short note on “Socialist Revolutionary Party”. (3)
OR
Describe the main events of the October Revolution, 1917.
12. Write a brief note on “International Military Tribunal” at Nuremberg. (3)
OR
What drastic steps were taken by Hitler after he became the dictator of Germany?
13. The central location of India at the head of Indian Ocean is of great advantage. Explain the statement. (3)
14. Briefly describe the three sections of western coast. (3)
15. Explain the formation of Northern plains. (3)
16. Explain the factors leading to pollution of rivers. (3)
17. Why did President Allende address himself mainly to “worker”? Why were the rich unhappy with him? (3)
18. How does democracy improve the quality of decision making? (3)
19. Explain Gandhi’s dream of India in your own words. (3)
20. (3)
21. How has the implementation of NPP 2002 changed the health sector in India? (3)
22. State the working conditions of women employees with less education and skill. (3)
23. Write a note on the Jacobin club. (5)
24. What laws were introduced by the revolutionary government to improve the lives of women? (5)
25. Explain the role of Bolsheviks in building a socialist society. (5)
OR
Read the following extract taken from the chapter and answer the questions that follow:
Hitler at the Nuremberg Party Rally, 8th September 1934, also said:
“The woman is the most stable element in the preservation of a folk…she has the most unerring sense
of everything that is important to not let a race disappear because it is her children who would be
affected by all this suffering in the first place… That is why we have integrated the woman in the
struggle of the racial community just as nature and providence has determined so.”
(a) Give the views of Hitler on women.
(b) “Hitler favoured women in the struggle of the racial community.” Is it true or false?
(c) Who would be affected by the suffering in the first place?
26. Why is the peninsular plateau the oldest landmass? State two differences between igneous and (5)
metamorphic rocks.
27. Consider the following facts about a country and decide if you would call it a democracy. (5)
Give the reasons to support your decision.
(a) Al the citizens of the country have the right to vote. Elections are held regularly.
(b) The country took loan from international agencies. One of the conditions for giving loan was
that the government would reduce its expenses on education and health.
(c) People speak more than seven languages but education is available only in one language the
language spoken by 52 percent people of that country.
(d) Several organizations have given a call for peaceful demonstrations and nation-wide strikes in
the country to oppose these policies. Government has arrested these leaders.
(e) The government owns the radio and television in the country. All the newspapers have to get
permission from the government to publish any news about government’s policies and protests.
28. Why is a Constitution important in a democratic country? (5)
29. Unemployment has detrimental impact on the overall growth of society. Explain. (5)
30. What are the non-farm production activities taking place in Palampur? Write in detail. (5)
31. On the given outline map of India, two features have been marked 1 and 2. Identify with the help of (4)
following information and write the correct answer o the lines marked in the map:
1. Mountain peak located on Sikkim and Nepal border.
2. River emerging from Haridwar.
On the same map, locate and label the following:
(a) Aravali range (b) Western Ghats.
