ASSIGNMENT FOR THE SESSION 2013-2014

Class: IX Subject : Social Science Assignment No. 3

Section : A (History)

1) It is often said that "Battle of Waterloo" was won on the playing fields of Eton. What does the
statement mean and what values were taught by cricket in schoolboys of British Public
School.

2) What was the view of Mahatma Gandhi on cricket? Why pentangular cricket was protested by
the Indian nationalists?

3) The innovation of Kerry Packer Transformed cricket and commercialisation of the game
became the fortune of modern cricket. Justify the statement with evidences and examples.

Section : B (Civics)

4) The election system in India is fully democratic. Give three arguments to prove this
statement.

5) Electoral rivalry in Indian democracy is neither healthy nor good for democracy. Mention any
three such drawbacks.

6) Name and explain any five challenges in order to ensure free and fair election in India

Section : C (Geography)

1) Describe how location and relief affect India's climate.

2) What is population change? Discuss the various factors of population change.

3) Discuss how migration is an important determinant of population change.

Section : D (Economics)

1. What is poverty?

2. What is the full form of NFWP?

3. When was the Integrated Child Development Services introduced on an experimental basis?

4. How is poverty reduction expected to be better?

5. What does seasonal hunger mean?

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