KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN CHENNAI REGION

CLASS IX TERM -2 REGIONAL LEVEL SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 2021 - 22

SOCIAL SCIENCE (MARKING SCHEME)
Time allowed :- 2 Hours Max Marks:- 40

SECTION – A VERY SHORT ANSWEERS (5 X 2 = 10)

1 Write any two impact of the Russian Revolution in the world. 1+1=2

 Communist parties were formed in many countries, like the Communist Party of
Great Britain.
 Colonial people have been encouraged by Bolsheviks to follow their experiment
of taking power.
 Many non-Russians from outside the USSR, participated in the Conference of the
People of East and the Bolshevik-founded Comintern (an international union of
pro-Bolshevik socialist parties).
 In USSR’s Communist University some received education of the Workers of the
East.
 In Second World War II, the USSR had given socialism a global face and world
stature
Any two relevant point Mark can be given.
India and the Contemporary world p.46
2 Distinguish between the Himalayan rivers and Peninsular rivers 2
Himalayan River
1. Himalayan rivers are perennial and flow the throughout the year.
2. They receive water from rainfall and melting snow of the mountains and glaciers.
3. The Himalayan rivers have long courses.
4. They carry a lot silt and sand.
5. These rivers originate from the North of the Himalayan mountain ranges.
6. Their drainage basins are large.
7. These rivers form big deltas.
8. They are useful for irrigation, cultivation and navigation.

Peninsular Rivers
1. A large number of peninsular rivers are seasonal and flow during a certain period in a
year.
2. They receive water from rainfall only.
3. The peninsular river have short and shallow courses.
4. They carry very less or no silt and sand.
5. They mainly originate in the Western Ghats.
6. Their drainage basins are small.
7. They form small deltas.
8. They are seasonal and flow over rocky areas and are not useful for cultivation and
navigation
(One distinguish – 2 marks can be given)
Contemporary India – p. 18 - 22

3 Define monsoon. What do you understand by “break” in monsoon? 2

Monsoon refers to the seasonal reversal in the wind direction during a year
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The monsoon is known for its uncertainties.
 Monsoon has a tendency and phenomenon to have ‘breaks’ in rainfall.
 Thus monsoon has dry and wet spells.
 Rainless intervals intersperse the Monsoon.
 The alternation of wet and dry spells vary in duration, frequency, and intensity.
 The movement of the monsoon trough influences the ‘breaks’ in monsoon.
 Spatial distribution of rainfall is determined by the southward or northward
movement of the trough and its axis, which happens due to diverse reasons.
 When the axis of the trough is closer to the Himalayas, there are good rains in the
Himalayas and Northern plains will experience dry spells.
 Rainfall is good in Northern plains when the axis of the trough is over the plains.
 Heavy rains in the catchment areas of the Himalayan rivers bring in floods and
devastation of property and life
(Monsoon definition one mark and another mark for any relevant answers)
Contemporary India p.26 and p.30-31
4 Distinguish between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. 2

Subject Lok Sabha Rajya Sabha

The Rajya Sabha, on the other hand, is a

The Total The Lok Sabha’s cumulative term
permanent residence. One-third of Rajya
Tenure in India is five years.
Sabha members retire every two years.

The members of the Lok Sabha are

The members of the Rajya Sabha are
Basis of also appointed as MPs by ordinary
elected by the elected representatives of
Members citizens who are entitled to vote in
the people. MLAs only can elect them
the elections.

The Lok Sabha also offers the funds

Control over The Rajya Sabha has no control over
to administer the country’s
Money Bill money bills.
government.

The minimum eligible age for the The minimum eligible age for the Rajya
Age Criteria
Lok Sabha member is 25 years. Sabha member is 30 years.
Any other relevant points, mark can be given.
Democratic politics Page no: 84 & 85

5 What do you understand by Poverty Line? Write the group which are most vulnerable 1+1=2
to poverty in India
A person is considered poor if his or her income or consumption level falls below a
given “minimum level” necessary to fulfil the basic needs. This minimum level is called
the poverty line ( 1 Mark) Economics page 31-32
 Social groups, which are most vulnerable to poverty are Scheduled Caste and
Scheduled Tribe households. Similarly, among the economic groups, the most
vulnerable groups are the rural agricultural labour households and the urban
casual labour households. (1 Mark)
Economics-p.33

SECTION – B SHORT ANSWERS (3X 3 = 9)

6 What were the social, economic and political conditions in Russia before 1905? 3
The Social, economic and political conditions in Russia before 1905 was backward:
1. Social Conditions - 85% of Russia's population was agriculturist. Industry was
existent, but rarely in which most of was privately owned. Workers were divided on the
basis of their occupation.
2. Economic Condition - Russia was going through bad period economically. Prices of
essential good rises while real wages decreased by 20% leading to the famous
St.Petersburg strike
3. Political Condition - Political parties were illegal before 1914. The Russian Social
Democratic Workers Party was founded in 1898 by socialists who respected Marx’s
ideas. In 1903, this party was divided into two groups - Mensheviks and Bolsheviks
Any relevant three points, three marks can be given
(India and the Contemporary world p.32-33)
7 What are the functions of the President of India? 3x1=3

 All government activities take place in the name of the President.

 All laws and major policy decisions of the government are issued in her name.
 All major appointments are made in the name of the President. These include the
appointment of the Chief Justice of India, the judges of the Supreme Court and High
Courts of the states, the governors of the states, the Election Commissioners, and
ambassadors to other countries, etc.
 All international treaties and agreements are made in the name of the President.
 The President is the supreme commander of the defence forces of India.

Any relevant points marks can be given

Democratic Politics p.89-90
8 Write any three causes of Poverty in India. 3x1=3

1. The low level of economic development under British colonial rule. The policies
of the colonial government ruined traditional handicrafts and discouraged the
development of industries like textiles.
2. The spread of the Green Revolution created many job opportunities for the
people of the country, yet they were not sufficient in comparison to the number
of job seekers.
3. Unequal distribution of land and resources is another important factor for
poverty in India.
4. In order to fulfil social obligations and religious ceremonies the poor end up
spending a lot which results in poverty.
5. Inequality in the income of the people is also a major reason for poverty.

(Any 3 causes can be given 3 Marks)

Economics p.38
 SECTION – C LONG ANSWERS (2X 5 = 10)
9 What are the challenges to free and fair elections in India? 5

The elections in India are basically free and fair. But, a few candidates may win purely
based on money power and unfair means. These challenges exist not just in India but
also in many established democracies. These deeper issues are a matter of concern for
those who believe in democracy. The challenges to free and fair elections in India are as
follows.

Candidates and parties with a lot of money may not be sure of their victory but they do
enjoy a big and unfair advantage over smaller parties and independents.

In some parts of the country, candidates with criminal connection have been able to
push others out of the electoral race and to secure a ‘ticket’ from major parties.

 Some families tend to dominate political parties; tickets are distributed to

relatives from these families.
 Very often elections offer little choice to ordinary citizens, for both the major
parties are quite similar to each other both in policies and practice.
 Smaller parties and independent candidates suffer a huge disadvantage compared
to bigger parties.

Democratic Politics P. 72-73

(Or)

What makes Elections in India Democratic?

1. Everyone should be able to choose their own representative.

2. Parties and candidates should be free to contest elections and should offer some
real choice to the voters.
3. Elections must be held regularly after every few years.
4. The candidate preferred by the people should get elected.
5. Elections should be conducted in a free and fair manner where people can
choose as they really wish.

Democratic Politics p- 69

10 Answer the following questions briefly:- 1+1+3=5

(i) What do you understand by human poverty?
(ii) Who are the poorest of the poor?
(iii) What are the main features of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
2005?
(i) Human poverty is a concept that goes beyond the limited view of poverty as lack of
income. It refers to the denial of political, social and economic opportunities to an
 individual to maintain a “reasonable” standard of living. Illiteracy, lack of job
opportunities, lack of access to proper healthcare and sanitation, caste and gender
discrimination, etc., are all components of human poverty.
(ii) Women, children (especially the girl child) and elder people in a poor family are
regarded as the poorest of the poor because they are systematically denied equal access
to resources available to the family.
(iii) Main features of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 2005:
→ The Act assures 100 day’s employment every year to every household.
→ Initially covering 200 districts, the Act would be extended later on to cover 600
districts.
→ One-third of the jobs are reserved for women.
(Economics p.39)
(Or)
Describe current government strategy of poverty alleviation.
Removal of poverty has been one of the major objectives of Indian developmental
strategy. The current anti-poverty strategy of the government is based broadly on two
planks, being, promotion of economic growth and targeted anti-poverty programmes.
Awareness is being spread across the nation specifying the importance of education,
which has resulted in the increase of literacy level.
Various schemes like Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act,
2005, Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY),
Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojana (PMGY) and
Prime Minister Rozgar Yojana (PMRY) have been introduced by the government with
an aim to abolish poverty from the country.
Explanation for these points Five marks can be given
Economics p.38-39
SECTION – D CASE BASED QUESTIONS (2 X 4 = 8)
11 Read the source given below and answer the following questions: 4x1=4

11.1) 1923
11.2) Gold
11.3) Ruhr
11.4) A situation when prices rise phenomenally high.

India and the Contemporary world p. 53-54

12 4x1=4
12.1) India occupies Tenth place in the world and fourth place in Asia in plant diversity.
12.2) India has 93,000 species of animals.
12.3) What do you understand by virgin vegetation?
Natural vegetation refers to a plant community, which has grown naturally without
human aid and has been left undisturbed by humans for a long time. This is termed as
virgin vegetation
12.4) Fill the following table from clue given: (ferns, algae, crops and fruits)
Vegetation i) Crops ii) Fruits
Natural Vegetation iii)Ferns iv) Algae
Contemporary India – 1 p.42
 SECTION E – MAP SKILL BASED QUESTIONS (3 Marks)
13 I. (A) One of the major countries of the Allied Powers.
“A”- France
II. On the given outline Map of India, show the following:

a) Identify “B” the longest river system of India- River Ganga

Or
Mudumalai Elephant sanctuary
b) Identify the area “C” receives than 20 cms of rainfall or above 400 Cms of rainfall
“C”- area receives less than 20 Cms

13. II a)
Muthumalai

For Blind Candidates Only:

13. I) One of the major countries of the Allied Powers._ (- France, England, Russia, U.S.A)
13. II a) Identify “B” the longest river system of India -GANGA
Or
Name the state where Mudumalai Elephant sanctuary situated - TAMILNADU
b) Name the state receive less than 20 cms of rainfall - RAJASTHAN