Series: DPS/ST/SS-RWS/R-III/20-21 Code: 087

DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL SURAT

REVISION WORKSHEET-ROUND-III

Subject: Social Science Class: IX

Maximum Marks: 60 Time Allowed: 2.5 Hrs.
Instructions:
i. Question paper comprises four sections – A, B, C, and D. There are 16 questions in the
question paper. All questions are compulsory.
ii. Section A – Question no. 1 to 7 are short answer type questions, carrying 3 marks each.
Answer to each question should not exceed 80 words.
iii. Section B – Question no. 8 to 11 are source-based questions, carrying 4 marks each.
iv. Section C – Question no. 12 to 15 are long answer type questions, carrying 5 marks each.
Answer to each question should not exceed 120 words.
v. Section D – Question no. 16 is map based, carrying 3 marks from Geography.
vi. In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever
necessary.

SECTION-A 3X7=21
1 Explain the rule of Directory in France. 3

2 Describe the events that led to the 1905 Revolution. 3

3 Parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat and the leeward side of the Western Ghats are 3
drought prone. Give reasons.

4 How are election campaigns carried out in our country? 3

5 What makes the Election Commission of India an independent institution? 3

Improvement in the health status of the population has been the priority of the country.
6 Explain. 3

7 Write a short note on Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan. 3

SECTION-B 4X4=16
8 Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow: 4

While the National Assembly was busy at Versailles drafting a constitution,

the rest of France seethed with turmoil. A severe winter had meant a bad

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 harvest; the price of bread rose, often bakers exploited the situation and
hoarded supplies. After spending hours in long queues at the bakery, crowds
of angry women stormed into the shops. At the same time, the king ordered
troops to move into Paris. On 14 July, the agitated crowd stormed and
destroyed the Bastille.

Faced with the power of his revolting subjects, Louis XVI finally accorded
recognition to the National Assembly and accepted the principle that his
powers would from now on be checked by a constitution. On the night of 4
August 1789, the Assembly passed a decree abolishing the feudal system of
obligations and taxes. Members of the clergy too were forced to give up their
privileges. Tithes were abolished and lands owned by the Church were
confiscated. As a result, the government acquired assets worth at least 2
billion livres.

Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option:

8.1 On 14 July, the agitated crowd stormed and destroyed the Bastille
because: (1)

A. A severe winter had meant a bad weather.

B. The king ordered the troops to move into Paris.
C. The price of bread rose.
D. Bakers exploited the situation and hoarded supplies

8.2 The Assembly passed a decree to: (1)

A. Abolishing the feudal system of obligations and taxes.

B. Confiscate the land owned by the church.
C. To force the clergies to give up their privileges.
D. All of the above

8.3 Who were the people drafting a constitution for France in the National
Assembly? (1)

A. Representatives of the third estate.

B. Mirabeau and Abbe Sieyes
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above

8.4 Which type of rule was established in France by the Constitution

Of 1791? (1)

A. Constitutional Monarchy
B. Monarchy
C. Democratic
D. Aristocratic

9 Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow: 4

The land of India displays great physical variation. Geologically, the

Peninsular Plateau constitutes one of the ancient landmasses on the earth’s
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 surface. It was supposed to be one of the most stable land blocks. The
Himalayas and the Northern Plains are the most recent landforms. From the
view point of geology, Himalayan mountains form an unstable zone. The
whole mountain system of Himalaya represents a very youthful topography
with high peaks, deep valleys and fast flowing rivers. The northern plains are
formed of alluvial deposits. The peninsular plateau is composed of igneous
and metamorphic rocks with gently rising hills and wide valleys.

Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option:

9.1 The Himalayas consist of three parallel ranges in its longitudinal extent.
Which of the following is the name of the northern-most range? (1)

A. Himadri
B. Lesser Himalaya
C. Shivalik
D. None of the above

9.2 The longitudinal valleys lying between lesser Himalayas and

Shivaliks are known as: (1)

A. Kangra Valley
B. Patkai Bum
C. Passes
D. Duns

9.3 Geologically, which of the following physiographic divisions of India is

supposed to be one of the most stable land blocks: (1)

A. The Himalayas
B. The Northern Plains
C. The Peninsular Plateau
D. The Indian Desert

9.4. Young fold mountains represent which of the following features: (1)

A. Gently rising hills and wide valleys.

B. Rugged terrain with mountains.
C. High peaks, deep valleys.
D. Highly compressed and altered rocks

10 Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow: 4

Prime Minister is the most important political institution in the country. Yet
there is no direct election to the post of the Prime Minister. The President
appoints the Prime Minister. But the President cannot appoint anyone she
likes. The President appoints the leader of the majority party or the coalition
of parties that commands a majority in the Lok Sabha, as Prime Minister. In
case no single party or alliance gets a majority, the President appoints the
person most likely to secure a majority support. The Prime Minister does not
have a fixed tenure. He continues in power so long as he remains the leader of
the majority party or coalition.
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 Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option:

10.1 Prime Minister is the leader of party which enjoys majority in …… (1)

A. Lok Sabha
B. Vidhan Sabha
C. Rajya Sabha
D. Parliament

10.2 Sometimes, a person who is not a member of Parliament can also

become a minister but he should……………. (1)

A. become member of Rajya Sabha within 6 months.

B. become member of Lok Sabha within 6 months.
C. become member of any of the houses of the Parliament within 6
months.
D. become member of any of the houses of the Parliament within 9
months.

10.3 Who appoints the Prime Minister? (1)

A. The Chief Election Commissioner of India

B. The President
C. The Chief Justice of India
D. The people of India

10.4 The top-level ministers in the Council of Ministers are called…… (1)

A. Ministers of State
B. Ministers of State with independent charge
C. Cabinet Ministers
D. None of the above

11 Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow: 4

Ram Saran is a daily wage labourer in a flour mill near Ranchi in Jharkhand.
He earns around Rs. 1500 per month when employed. He supports his family
of 6 persons, besides sending some money to his elderly parents. His wife and
son also work, but none of his 4 children can attend school. His father a
landless labourer, depends on Ram Saran and his brother who lives in
Hazaribagh. The family lives in a one-room rented house on the outer areas of
the city; The children are undernourished, have very few clothes or footwear
and no access to healthcare.

Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option:

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 11.1 Which issue of poverty is related with the family mentioned in the
above extract? (1)

A. Size of family
B. Illiteracy
C. Poor health / malnutrition
D. all the above

11.2 Where does Ram Saran’s brother live? (1)

A. Ramgarh
B. Murshidabad
C. Hazaribagh
D. Meerut

11.3 What is the accepted average calorie requirement in India in rural

areas: (1)

A. 2100 calories
B. 2400 calorie
C. 2600 calories
D. 1000 calories

11.4. Which of the following social groups are more vulnerable to

Poverty? (1)

A. Rural agricultural labour households and the urban casual labour

households.
B. Scheduled caste and scheduled tribe households.
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. None of the above

SECTION-C 5X4=20
12 How did the Bolsheviks consolidate their position after the October 5
Revolution?

13 Differentiate between hot and cold weather seasons in India. 5

14 Describe the functions of judiciary. 5

15 Elucidate any two targeted anti-poverty programmes undertaken by the 5

government.

SECTION-D 1X3=3
MAP SKILL BASED QUESTION

16 Three places A, B and C have been marked on the given outline map of India. 3
Identify them and write their correct names in your answer sheet.
A) A plateau
B) A river

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 C) A lake

End Of Assessment

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