HALF YEARLY EXAMINATION – 2021

CLASS: IX (A, B, C, D)
SUBJECT: HISTORY & CIVICS

TIME: 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES M.M.: 50

You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes.
This time is to be spent in reading the question paper.
The time given at the head of this paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.

A total of five questions are to be attempted, two out of three questions in SECTION – A and three out of
five questions from SECTION – B.
The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].

SECTION – A

Attempt any two questions from this section

Question 1:
With reference to the Constitution of India, answer the following:
a) What is a Constitution? [3]

b) What is the importance of the Preamble? [3]

c) Explain Universal Adult Franchise and single citizenship. [4]

Question 2:

The Fundamental Rights are an essential component of a democratic society. In the light of the following
statement, answer the following:
a) Right against Exploitation [3]
b) Right to Freedom of Religion [3]

c) Right to Education [4]

Question 3:
With reference to the Directive Principles of State Policy, answer the following:
a) Its significance [3]

b) Economic welfare done under it [3]

c) Difference between Directive Principles and Fundamental Rights [4]
 SECTION – B
Attempt any three questions from this section
Question 4:

The Harappan Civilisation is characterised by the uniformity of its culture. On this important aspect,
comment on the following points:
a) The sites selected for settlement [3]
b) Art of pottery [3]

c) The use of seals [4]

Question 5:
Give a pen-picture of the Tamil Society during the Sangam Age concerning the following points:

a) Status of women [3]

b) Dress and ornaments [3]
c) Food and hospitality [4]

Question 6:

There was a great development in science in the Gupta period. In this connection, explain the achievements
made in the following fields of science:
a) Medicine [3]
b) Mathematics [3]

c) Astronomy [4]

Question 7:
The Chola administration was highly efficient and well organised. With reference to the statement, explain
the following:
a) The Central Government [4]
b) The Provincial Government [3]
c) Local Self-Government [3]
Question 8:
Study the picture given below and answer the following questions:

a) Identify the personality in the picture. Which religion did he follow and what did he preach? [3]
b) What were the principles of his dharma? [3]

c) How was the administration during his reign? [4]

Prepared by: Ms. Marina Qasim