Practice Paper – TERM II (2021 – 2022)
Class – IX
Social Science (087)
Time: 2 hours Maximum Marks: 40
General Instructions:
i. The question paper is divided into five sections- Section A, Section B, Section C, Section D and Section E. The question paper has 13 questions in all.
ii. All questions are compulsory; however internal choices are given in some questions. Attempt any one of them.
iii. Marks are indicated against each question.
iv. Section A: Questions from serial number 1 to 5 are very short answer type questions of 2 marks each. Answer of these questions should not exceed 40 words each.
v. Section B: Questions from serial number 6 to 8 are short answer type questions of 3 marks each. Answer of these questions should not exceed 80 words each.
vi. Section C: Questions from serial number 9 and 10 are long answer type questions of 5 marks each. Answer of these questions should not exceed 120 words each.
vii. Questions from serial number 11 and 12 are source based question, carrying of 4 marks each.
viii. Question number 13 is a map based question of 3 marks with two parts-13.1 from history (1 mark) and 13.2 from Geography (2 marks)
SECTION – A
1. Who were the Bolsheviks?
The Bolsheviks under their leader Lenin constituted a majority of the socialists.
They wanted to work for Revolution. They favoured a disciplined party to control the members and quality of its members.
2. Why does India have a monsoon type of climate?
There is a seasonal reversal in the wind system of India.
During summer, winds blow from sea to land
During winter, winds blow from land to sea.
3. Identify the social and economic groups which are most vulnerable to poverty in India?
Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, Rural agricultural labourers
Urban casual labourers, other social groups are widows, orphans, physically handicapped old people etc.
4. What makes an election democratic?
Every eligible voter must have one vote with equal value.
Elections must be held regularly at particular interval
Elections should be conducted in a free and fair manner.
5. Study the following climatic data and answer the questions given below: –
5.1 Name the rainiest month of the year. How much is the rainfall in this month?
July, 19.3 cm
5.2 Name the hottest month and write the temperature.
June, 33.30 C
SECTION – B
6. How is socio-cultural and economic factor responsible for poverty in India?
Social and cultural cause – In order to fulfil social obligations and observe religious ceremonies most people used to spent lot of money.
Economic cause – Small farmers used to take loans.
When there is crop failure they become indebted
OR
Explain the principle measures taken in Punjab, Kerala & West Bengal to reduce poverty?
Punjab-by agricultural growth, Kerala-by investing on human resource development
West Bengal – Land reform measures
7. What were the social, economic and political conditions in Russia before 1905?
Political Condition – Russian society was divided into three classes – the clergy, the nobility and the working class.
Peasants had to pay heavy redemption dues. Economic Condition – poor condition of workers.
8. Explain the three types of election in India.
a) General election
b) Mid-term election
c) By-election
SECTION – C
9. Explain the major powers and functions of the Parliament.
Making laws, Highest forum of discussion and debate
Can seek information from and ask questions to the government
The government budget is passed in the Parliament
Parliament all over the world exercise some control over those who run the government.
OR
“The Prime Minister is the head of the government.” Justify the statement.
Prime Minister is free to choose ministers.
He distributes and redistributes work to the ministers.
All ministers work under his leadership, He is the chairman of the Cabinet
He coordinates the work of different departments
Communicates to the President all decisions of the council of ministers relating to the administration of union and proposals of legislation.
Chairman of Planning Commission
10. Write a note on any five programmes that have been developed for eradication of poverty in India.
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 2005
Prime Minister Rozgar Yojna
Rural Employment Generation Programme
Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojana
OR
What are the major reasons for the less effectiveness of poverty alleviation programmes?
These programmes are not properly implement
Many programmes overlap each other
Despite good intention, the benefits of these schemes have not fully reached to the deserving poors.
Many of these programmes lack in right targeting.
There are many limitations in proper monitoring of these schemes
SECTION – D
11. Read the given text and answer the following questions –
11.1. When was Hitler offered Chancellorship of Germany and by whom?
20 January 1933, by President Hundenburg
11.2 What were the provisions and significance of the Fire Decree?
Suspended civic rights
11.3 When was the Enabling Act passed in Germany? How did this act establish dictatorship of Hitler in Germany?
3rd March 1933
It gave Hitler all powers to sideline Parliament and rule by decree
All political parties and trade unions were banned
12. Read the given text and answer the following questions –
12.1 How many mega bio-diversity countries are there in the world?
12
12.2 How many species of plants are there in India?
47000
12.3 Divide the plants into two major categories. What is the number of flowering plants found in India.
Flowering plants and non-flowering plants
15000
SECTION – E
13
13.1 On the given outline political map of Europe, identify the country marked as A, with the following information and write its correct name –
(A) One of the Allied powers in Second World War
France
13.2 (1) On the outline map of India, identify the features and write their names –
The river drains part of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
River Kaveri
OR
The river flowing north of the Tapi and having its estuary in Arabian Sea.
River Narmada
13.2 (2) On the same outline map of India, locate the given feature
(2) Sambhar Lake
