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Class - IX
SOCIAL SCIENCE
Time : 3 hours
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Maximum Marks : 80
80
Total No. of Pages : 12

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

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Marks are indicated against each question.

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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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Note :- Ans Q. No. 1, 2, 3, 4. from any one of the following groups A, B and C.
When was the Indian Forest Service set up by Brandish :
(a)

(c)

1865

(d)

1866

Who among the following was the first Inspector General of Forests in India ?
(a)

Dietrich Brandis

(b)

John Dawson

(c)

Nagurunderi

(d)

None of the above

Which one of the following is not pastoral community ?

(a)

The Bhtiyas

(b)

The Sherpas

(c)

The Kinnuries

(d)

The Jains

In which state do the Gaddis belong ?

(a)

Bihar

(b)

Rajasthan

(c)

Himachal

(d)

Jammu and Kashmir

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The Kinnuries

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Which one of the following is not pastoral community ?

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(b)

The Sherpas

(d)

The Jains

In which state do the Gaddis belong ?

(a)

Bihar

(b)

Rajasthan

(c)

Himachal

(d)

Jammu and Kashmir

Why was the land enclosed in 16th century in England ?

(a)

For sheep farming

(b)

For new houses

(c)

For new factories

(d)

For more food grains

What was the normal height of terrifying dust storms during 1930s in U.S.A. ?
(a)

5000 to 6000 feet

(b)

100 to 200 feet

(c)

7000 to 8000 feet

(d)

700 to 800 feet

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When was the Indian Forest Service set up by Brandish ?
(a)

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(d)

1866

(a)

Dietrich Brandis

(b)

John Dawson

(c)

Nagurunderi

(d)

None of the above

Why was the land enclosed in 16th century in England ?

(a)

For sheep farming

(b)

For new houses

(c)

For new factories

(d)

For more food grains

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What was the normal height of terrifying duststorms during 1930s in U.S.A ?
5000 to 6000 feet

(b)

100 to 200 feet

(c)

7000 to 8000 feet

(d)

700 to 800 feet

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Which part of Himalayas covered with dense forest ?

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Eastern

(c)

Western

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124

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324 person/km2

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224

(d)

424 person/km2

Which of the following has the largest Lok Sabha Constituency in India ?
(a)

Maharashtra

(b)

U.P

(c)

Himachal Pradesh

(d)

Bihar

Who has given the slogan Garibi Hatao ?

(a)

Indira Gandhi

(b)

Rajiv Gandhi

(c)

Sonia Gandhi

(d)

Pt. Nehru

Which Right is not a Political Right ?

(a)

Right to Election

(b)

Right to Vote

(c)

Right to hold Political Posts

(d)

Right to Freedom

Which country has to support the person who is unable to fulfil their basic needs ?
(a)

Egypt

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What was the population density of India according to 2001 ?

person/km2

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Who among the following was the first Inspector General of Forests in India ?

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Spain

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(a)

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2005

(d)

1993

Which category does not come under the category of Urban Poor ?
(a)

The Casual Workers

(b)

The Unemployed

(c)

The Shopkeeper

(d)

Rickshaw Pullers

(a)

food for rich people

(b)

food for urban people

(c)

food for all sections of the people

(d)

food for the poor

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What is meant by food security ?

To shop keeper

(b)

To land lords

(c)

To government employee

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People below the poverty line

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Which of the following is known as poormans atomic bomb ?

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Fusion Bomb

(b)

H Bomb

(c)

Biological weapons

(d)

None of the above

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What is the role of community in a disasters ?

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First help the sufferers

(b)

Prepare a plan

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Prepare a map

(d)

None of these

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(b)

What was the difference between Amateurs and professionals in cricket ?

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2000

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3x1=3

OR

Give reasons for the changes in clothing pattern and materials in the 18th century ?
18.

Describe why cricket became popular in India and the West Indies ?

3x1=3

OR
In 19th century in India women continue wearing Indian dress men wearing western
clothing why ? Give reasons.

19.

Why are South - West monsoons less rainy in Tamil Nadu ? Explain.

20.

What do you mean by natural vegetation ? What is their importance ?

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3x1=3

Explain how quality of people is more important than quantity of people ?

22.

What are the qualifications for a person to become a member of the Parliament ?

23.

Write three constitutional provisions for the protection of women and children in India.
3x1=3

24

How is regular growth of population one of the major causes of poverty ?

3x1=3

25.

What are three dimensions of food security ?

3x1=3

26.

Describe any three mitigation measures of chemical accidents ?

3x1=3

27.

Why community should come forward for disaster management give any three
3x1=3
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Why the forests affected by wars ? Give four reasons.

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Explain the Life of Gujjar Bakarwals of Jammu and Kashmir ?

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Explain the Life of Gujjar Bakarwals of Jammu and Kashmir ?

29.

Why the poor people of England were opposed the threshing machines ? Explain any
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Why the forests are affected by the wars ? Give four reasons.

4x1=4

29.

Why the poor people of England were opposed the threshing machines ? Explain
any four reasons.

4x1=4

30.

Why is the distribution of rainfall in India is uneven ? Give four reasons.

4x1=4

31.

What is Secret Ballot System ? Give three reasons why Secret Ballot System in Good ? 4x1=4

32.

Compare the powers of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

33.

How is illeteracy responsible for Poverty in India ? Explain.

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34.

What is difference between seasonal hunger and chronic hunger ?

35.

Three features ABC on Indian Political map identify the feature on the lines marked
1+1+1=3
in the map.
(A)
(B)
(C)

Meteorological station
One National Park
The state having highest sex ratio
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Label the following on the map.
(i)
Jaipur Meteorological station
(ii) Kaziranga
(iii) The state having highest density of population

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The following questions one for BLIND CANDIDATE only in lieu of

Q. NO. 35.
Name the forest found in Rajasthan
In which state Kaziranga National Park
In which state has highest density of population in India.

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