G D GOENKA PUBLIC SCHOOL, ROHINI-09

ANNUAL EXAMINATION (2022-23)

CLASS: IX
SUBJECT: SOCIAL SCIENCE

MAX.MARKS: 80 TIME: 3 HOURS

General Instructions:

i. Question paper comprises Six Sections – A, B, C, D, E and F. There are 37 questions in the question
paper. All questions are compulsory.
ii. Section A – From question 1 to 20 are MCQs of 1 mark each.
iii. Section B – Question no. 21 to 24 are Very Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 2 marks each.
Answer to each question should not exceed 40 words.
iv. Section C contains Q.25to Q.29 are Short Answer Type Questions, carrying 3 marks each. Answer to
each question should not exceed 60 words
v. Section D – Question no. 30 to 33 are long answer type questions, carrying 5 marks each. Answer to
each question should not exceed 120 words.
vi. Section-E - Questions no from 34 to 36 are case based questions with three sub questions and are of
4 marks each
vii. Section F – Question no. 37 is map based, carrying 5 marks with two parts, 37a from History (2 marks)
and 37b from Geography (3 marks).
viii. There is no overall choice in the question paper.
ix. In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary.

S.No. Marks
1 In which division of the Himalayas are the famous valleys of Kashmir, Kangra and Kullu 1
located?
a. Purvanchal b. The Himadri
c. The Shiwaliks d. The Himachal
2 Due to which of the following reasons is the Indian Ocean named after India – 1
(a) India has a strategic location along the trans-Indian Ocean routes
(b) No other country has a long coastline on the Indian Ocean as India
(c) India is centrally located at the head of the Indian Ocean
(d) All the above
3 Arrange the three major zones of the Northern Plains in ascending order according to 1
their fertility-
I. Bhabhar
II. Bhangar
III. Khadar
(a) III,II,I (b) I,II,III (c) II,III,I (d) I,III,II
4 Type of unemployment when people are not able to find jobs during some parts of the 1
year is called-
a. Seasonal unemployment
b. Disguised unemployment
c. Educated unemployment
d. Urban employment.
5 Where do most of the small farmers borrow money to arrange for the capital in 1
Palampur?
(a) Banks
(b) Co-operative Societies
(c) Village money lenders
(d) Friends and relatives
6 Which of the following statements is false about the Third Estate? 1
A. It comprised of poor only
B. Some were rich some were poor
C. Rich members owned land
D. Peasant were obliged to serve in the army
7 Assertion (A) The health of a person helps him to realise his potential. 1
Reason (R) There is a clear link between health and productivity of an individual.
(a)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b)Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
(c)A is true, but R is false
(d)A is false, but R is true
8 Which of the following countries does not share its land boundaries with India? 1
a. Myanmar b. China c. Pakistan d. Sri Lanka
9 Hitler took over the German Workers’ Party and renamed it as 1
(a) Secular German Workers
(b) Socialist Workers of Germany
(c) National Socialist German Workers’ Party
(d) National Workers of Germany
10 Which of the following statements are not true regarding the challenges to free and fair 1
elections in India?
(I) Rich candidates and parties do enjoy a big and unfair advantage over smaller parties
and independents.
(II) In some cases, the candidates with criminal connection have been able to secure a
'ticket' from major parties.
(III) Some families dominate political parties and tickets are distributed to relatives from
these families.
(IV) Parties and candidates free to contest elections and offer real choice to the voters.
a. I,II only b. I,II,III only c. IV only d.None of the above
11 Which of the following is correct about population growth rate? 1
a. It represents the number of new births that have taken place.
b. It represents the growth in population in relation to the growth in resource
endowment.
c. It represents the birth rate subtracted from the death rate and migration rate.
d. It represents the growth in the population in relation to the growth in income levels
of the population.
12 Which of the following statement related to poverty is true? 1
a. Poverty line may not vary wiith time and place.
b. A common method used to measure poverty is based on the income or consumption
levels.
 c.60% of casual workers in urban areas are below poverty line
d. The proportion of poor people is same in every state
13 Which scheme was started in 1993 to create self-employment opportunities for 1
educated unemployed youth in rural areas and small towns?
(a) Prime Minister Rojgar Yojana
(b) National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
(c) Rural Employment Generation Programme
(d) Swarnajayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojana
14 Raikas are the pastoral nomads found in the state of- 1
a. Andhra Pradesh b.Karnataka c. Rajasthan d.Himachal Pradesh
15 Match the following. 1
A B
a. Maasai I) Camel herders of Rajasthan
b. Dhangar 2) Kenya
c. Maru 3) Pastoral community of Maharashtra
d. Samburu National Park 4) Group of Pastoralists from Africa
a. a-2,b-4,c-1,d-3 b. a-4,b-3,c-1,d-2
c. a-1,b-2,c-3,d-4 d. a-1,b-3,c-4,d-2
16 Consider the following two statements and select the answer using the codes given 1
below-
a) Mexico has never been under a military or dictator’s rule. But until 2000 every
election was won by a party called PRI.
b) The PRI was known to use democratic process to win elections.
A) a is true , but b is false
B) Both a and b are true
C) Both a and b are false
D) a is false but b is true
17 Which of these is/are the new rights guaranteed by the constitution of South Africa for 1
its citizens?
(a) Right to privacy
(b) Right to an environment that is not harmful to the people’s health
(c) Right to have access to adequate housing
(d) All the above
18 Which of the following modern farming method? 1
a. Multiple cropping b. Use of HYV seeds
c. Use of fertilizers d. Both (b) and (c)
19 Which of the following influences the duration of the day and night, as one moves from 1
south to north?
(a) Longitudinal extent (b) Latitudinal extent (c) Standard Meridian (d) All the above
20 The Imperial Forest Research Institute was setup at- 1
a. Haridwar b. Dehradun c. Srinagar d. Shimla
SECTION-B
21 Why the Northern Plains are called the depositional plains? 2
22 Land being a natural resource, it is necessary to be very careful in its use. Why? 2
23 Discuss the causes of growing river pollution in our country. 2
24 What were the reasons for the ban of shifting cultivation in India by the colonial 2
government?
SECTION-C
25 Discuss the main events which led to February revolution in Petrograd. 3
26 Why is the pattern of cyclical movement between summer and winter pastures essential 3
for pastoral communities of the Himalayas?
27 Explain the unifying influence of the monsoon on the Indian subcontinent. 3
28 Why elections held in Mexico cannot be termed as free and fair? 3
29 What were the reasons for excessive deforestation in India during colonial period? 3
SECTION D
30 How did Hitler destroyed the democracy and established dictatorship in Germany? 5
31 Explain the role of co-operative society in ensuring food security. 5
32 Why in India most migrations have been from rural to urban areas? What are its 3+2
consequences?
33 How do you think constitution determines the relationship between people and 5
government?
SECTION E
34 Read the source given below and answer the question that follows: 1+1+2
The Constitution began with a Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen. Rights such
as the right to life, freedom of speech, freedom of opinion, equality before law, were
established as 'natural inalienable' rights, that is, they belonged to each human being by
birth and could not be taken away. It was the duty of state to protect each
citizen's natural rights.

i. How do you think this limited the powers of monarch?

ii. The National Assembly completed the draft of the constitution in__________.
iii. Why is the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen regarded as a revolutionary
document?
35 Read the source given below and answer the question that follows: 1+1+2
Investment in human resource (via education and medical care) can give high rates of
return in the future. This investment on people is the same as investment in land and
capital. One invests in shares and bonds expecting higher return in the future.

i. How a vicious cycle is created by disadvantaged parents?

ii. How an educated and healthy individual yield high returns in future?
iii. Discuss the interplay of education and health in human capital formation.
36 Read the source given below and answer the question that follows: 1+1+2

Independent and powerful judiciary is considered essential for democracies. All the
courts at different levels in a country put together are called the judiciary. The Indian
judiciary consists of a Supreme Court for the entire nation, High Courts in the states,
District Courts and the courts at local level. India has an integrated judiciary.
i. Which is the highest court of appeal in civil and criminal cases?
ii. Why do you think judiciary is necessary in a democratic country?
iii. How independence of judiciary is ensured in India?
 MAP WORK
37.A On the political map of the word mark the countries on the basis of the information 2
given below:
A. The country where national assembly was held
B. The county was part of Axis Powers during the Second World War
37.B Mark the following on the political map of India. 3
i. Plateau- Deccan Plateau
ii. National Park- Ranthambore
iii. River- Tapi