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. Explain Lenin’s April Thesis’?
In April 1917 Lenin –
War to be brought to a close
Land be transferred to the peasants
Banks be nationalised
2. Why the monsoon is considered a unifying bond?
The whole country influenced by rhythmic order of seasons.
Our festivals and life of people is around monsoon
Monsoon keeps agricultural activities in motion
3. Define the term, Mid-term election and By-election?
Mid-term elections are held before completion of tenure of the government.
By-election – Elections are held after death or resignation of any member
4. How is poverty line estimated in India?
On consumption – Rural area – 2400 calories/person/day
Urban area – 2100 calories/person/day
On income – Rural area – 816 rupees/person/month
Urban area – 1000 rupees/person/month
5. Study the following climatic data and answer the questions given below: –
5.1 Write rainfall of the month having lowest temperature?
2.5 cm
5.2 Why there is high rainfall in the month of July and August in India.
Because of monsoon season
SECTION – B
6. What are the various causes of poverty?
Slow growth of the economy
Socio cultural factor
Unequal resources
Agriculture dominance
Income inequalities
OR
Write down the various indicators of poverty other than income and consumption?
Illiteracy, lack of healthcare facilities, malnutrition, lack of safe drinking, lack of job opportunity etc
7. Explain three features of Stalin’s collectivisation?
All peasants to cultivate in collective farms.
Profits were shared equally
Land of Kulaks/Rich was seized
Some landowners allowed to cultivate independently
8. How does the Election Commission ensure free and fair elections in India?
ECI checks on use of money and muscle power
ECI ensure casting of vote by entitled person
ECI ensure implementation of code of conduct by all
ECI can order fresh election if found something malpractice in the constituency.
SECTION – C
9. What is parliament and why do we need it?
Loksabha, Rajyasabha and President together forms parliament
Final authority in law making, Controls the executives
Controls all money of the government, Highest forum of discussion and debate
OR
Describe the various powers of the Prime Minister.
Chairs cabinet meeting, distributes work to the ministers.
Coordinates work of different departments, Power to dismiss any minister
Communicates to the President all decisions of the council of ministers relating to the administration of union and proposals of legislation.
10. Describe global poverty scenario.
World Bank criteria – $1.90 per day. Poverty fallen from 35% (1990) to 10.68% (2013)
Poverty declined in Southeast Asia and China due to rapid economic growth.
Poverty in China 88.3% (1981) to 14.7% (2008) to 1.9% (2013)
Countries of south-east Asia – poverty decline from 54% to 15%
In sub-Saharan countries – poverty 54% (1990) to 41% (2013)
OR
Write down anti-poverty measures taken up by government of India?
Promotion of economic growth and targeted anti-poverty measures
Population control, creation of employment, check on price rise
Investment in human resources, SGSY, SGRY, NREGA
SECTION – D
11. Read the given text and answer the following questions –
11.1. Which communities were considered racial inferiors in Nazi Germany?
Jews, Gypsies and Blacks
11.2 What is mean by ghettos?
Separately marked areas of Jews
11.3 What problems faced by Jews in different periods?
Supposed killers of Christ
In medieval times Jews were barred from owning land.
Periodic organised violence, and expulsion from the land
Pseudoscientific theories of race
12. Read the given text and answer the following questions –
12.1 Which famous animal is found in Gir forest?
Indian Lion
12.2 Which places of India are the parts of world network of biosphere reserve?
The Sunderbands, Nanda Devi, the Gulf of Mannar and the Nilgiri
12.3 Write government efforts to keep the balance in ecosystem.
Financial and technical assistance to many Botanical Gardens
Project Tiger, Project Rhino, Project Great Indian Bustard and many other eco-developmental projects
103 National Parks, 535 Wildlife sanctuaries and Zoological gardens are set up to take care of Natural heritage
SECTION – E
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 Axis powers in Second World War
Italy
13.2 On the outline map of India, locate the following –
(1) The Godavari River
OR
The Kaveri River.
(2) Wular lake
