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SUB JECT - MAT HEM ATIC S MAX .MA RKS : 80
TIME : 3 hour s

General Instruction: ,D and E.

1. This Question Pape r bas S sections A,B,C
A bas 20 MCQ s carry ing 01 mark each.
2. Secti on
s each .
3. Section B bas S questions carrying 02 mark
ing 03 mark s each .
4. Section C bas 6 questions carry
mark s each .
S. Section D bas 4 questions carry ing OS units or asses smen t (04 mark s each ) with
sub parts or the
based int~r ated
6. Section E bas J case
,,alues or 1,1 and 2 mark s each respt
tt.i,,dy,
S mark s, 2Qs of 3 mark s
tions are comp ulsor y. How ever, an Internal choic e In 2Qs or
7. AU Ques
nal choic e bas been prov ided in the 2mar ks
ided. An Inter
and 2Qs ol 2 mark s bas been prov
. zz
quest ions ol Secti on E. wher ever requ ired.
ftgur es wher e\'er requ ired. Take rr =7
8. Draw neat
SECTION - A

I. ,r9 is _ _ _ _ numbe r. (d) N one o f the above

(c) Neithe r rationa l nor irrational
(u) A ra1ionaJ ( b) An imuion uJ
2. Every ra1ionaJ numbe r is:
r (c) lnleger (d) Real numbe r
(a) Who le numbe r (b) Na1ural numbe
Which o f 1hc follow ing is equal to xl?
J.
(al •• - • ' (b) • •·• '
1
,•t•'
(c)
2
6
(d)(, )'
1 is:
-'· The coeffic ient of x in J x +2x -x+I
(a) I (b) 2 (3) 3 (4) , J
•= •I. is
5. The value of Qx) • 5x-4x '•3 when
(a) 3 (b) - 12 (c) -6 (d) 6
1 is
6. One of the linear factors of Jx +8x+5
(c) (.+2) (d) (,-4)
(a) (H I ) (b) (•· 2 )
7. Find lhe value of7'•5 '.
(a) 22 (b) 23 (c) 24 (d)
25
M. Which of 1hc follow ing needs a proo~
(u) Dcfini1ion (b) Theor em
(c) Posiul a1e (d) AJ<iom
1ha1 illustra tes this slntcm cnt 1s
x + y + z • 10 + z The Euclid 's axiom
9 ll 1s kno"n that 1fx + y • 10 then (d) Fowth Axiom
d AJ<iom (c) Third Axiom
(a) Fil'SI AJ<iom (b) Secon ite angles arc equal Each) o f lhcsc
equal ang les is
J0. An c,ucri or angle of a triangl
e is 120• and i1s 1wo in1erio r oppos
(b) so· (c) 10· (d)40 '
<•> 60· .
= 4•' and LIJOC = S, then find I.AOC
0

11 . AOB is a stnigh l line. If I.AOC (d) I oo•

(b) 60' (cl 80' of a.
(u) 40• f 1hc 01hcr, lhcn c ulcula1e 1hc value
(115' - 2a). If each is supplemc:nl o
12. Two angles measure (50' + 3a) and (d) 40'
20• (b) 30' (c) 10•
(a)
LB = 70', LA will be:
13. In rriw,g le ABC. if AB=B C and (d) 130'
(bl 110• (c) 55• includ ed side of
(a) 70• le are equal 10 two angles and I.he
For lwo trian-'l es. if lwo ang les and the includ ed side of o n e triang
1.J.
ency rule is:
anothe r 1riaoj1:le. Then the congru (d) None o f tbc above
(bl SAS (c) ASA ?
Then which o f 1hdol lowi ng istn,e
and AB = 5 cm. LB = 40' and LA = so•.
(a) SSS
15. II is g iven !hat A ABC a,t:, FOE
=
(a) DF S cm, LF 60' =
(b) DF = 5 cm, LE= 60'
(c) DE = S cm. LE = 60'

(d) DE = S cm. LD = 40'

ides o f a triang le are:
16. 11,c angles oppos ile 10 cquaJ s les (d) Comp le mc:nta ry ang les
(a ) Equal (b) Unequ al (c) supple mcnla ry ang
QR. BC = PR and CA = PQ. lhen
17. If AB = II ABCa !II PQR
!II RPQ (c)IIC BAa! II PRQ (d)
(a) IIPQR a!IIB CA (b)II BACa
indepe ndentl y withou1 drawinjl;
18. Frequen cy polyjl;ons c an be drawn (d) None
(c) Boch a and b
(a) Bar graphs (b) HiSlo~rnms equal.
1e 10 equal s ides of a 1riang lc arc 1101
19. ASSE RTIO N(A): Angle s opposi
: Sides oppos ile 10 equal angles of a lriung lc arc equa l
REAS ON(R)
lhe c once1 explan ation of A
(a) Boch A and R arc true and R is
noc lhc CO<TCCt e,plan ation of A
(b) Boch A and R arc IIUe bu1 R is
(c) A is IJUc bu1 R is false
(d ) A is false bur R is 1rue •
g a His1ogram.
l needs 10 be con1_inuous while drawin
20. ASSE RTIO ~(A): The class mlcrva ular diagra m usmg freque ncy d1stribu11ons which arc J0tncd lo one a
REAS ON{R). Hts1og ram 1s a rutang
the com:c1 e,plun auon of A
(a) Both A and R arc IIUe and R ,s
(b) Both A and R arc IIUc bu1 R a
s noc 1hc corrcc1 e•plano1ion of A
(c) A IS IJUc bul R is false
(d) A is false bu1 R is IIUe

SECT ION-8

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(d) A is false, but R is true

SECTION-8

. hde . f,.,r,
2 1 RationnJ,ze I e nominator o ~

22 Find the vulue of the polynomial 5x - 4x' + 3 ut x =2 and x =- I

23 Factorise x2 - I - 2a - u1.
OR

Evaluote ( 102)1 by using suitublc identities.

24. How mwiy pluncs can be made 10 puss through:
(i) Three collinear poinl<.
(u) Three non collinear points

25. Two supplementary angles arc in the ratio of 3:7. find the w,gles.
OR

In the given figure. AOC is u line, find x.

60'
A~B
0 3"

C
SECTIQN-C
26. If x 2 +;; = 98. then find the value of x +;;
3

1
27. S implify : (2a + 3b)1 - (2a - Jb)
OR

Find the value of x' + y' + z' - 3xyz ir x 1 + y1 + z1 =83 and x + y + z =15
28. In the given figure. AB//CD. Find the value of x, y and z.

0 ~

~ A C

OR

In the g iven figure. AB//C D. Find the vulue of x.

29. In the given figure, AB//PQ. Find the value of x and y.

various heads.
30. A family with a monthly income of t 20.000 had planned the following expenditure per month under

Heads Grocery Rent Educa1ion

Expenditure
12 18 15
(in thousand f)

Draw a bar graph for the data above .

3 1. Draw u histogram for the following data distribulion:

•
Heighl< (in cm) 40-45 45-50 S0-55

Number or boys 12 18 15
 UIJ\\' Q U4.U O IUJJ U IVI UIY v•-"'u .,. _ _ • -·

3 1. Draw a histogra m for the followin g data dis tribution :

Heights (in cm) 40-45 45-50 S0-55

Number of boys 12 18 15

OR

Draw a frequency polygon to represen t the foUowin g data

Age in years 5-9 10 -14 15 - 19

No. of persons 3 5 10

SECTION-D

32. Represe nt each of the numbers ,/10.S on the real line.

OR
9/ 11 .
Find Five differen t irratio nal numbers between the rational numbers 5n and
- I) as factors.
33. Find the values of u and b so that (2x + ax + x + b) has (x + 2) and (2x
1 2

incident ray CA is paralle l to BO.

34. In figure, m and n arc two plane mirrors perpend icular to each other. Show that
R 0

35. ABCD is u quadrila teral in which AD = BC and £DAB = L CBA. Prove

that

(i) .MBD !:!! ABAC (ii) BD • AC (iii) LABO= LBAC.

A
D

OR
bisec ts AB.
AD and BC arc equal pcrpcnd icuJars to a line segment AB. Show that CD
Draw a frequency polygon 10 reprcscnl the following data

Age in years S-9 10 - 14 1S - 19

3 5 10
No. or persons

SECTION-D

32. Reprcscnl each or the oumbcrs /io.s on the real line.

OR

fiod five diffcn:n1 irrational numbers bc1wccn the rational numbers

and 9/11. sn
2) a nd (2x - I ) as ractors.
33. find the values or a and b so thal (2x' +ax'+ x + bJ has (x +
OUler. Show that incidcnl ray CA is parallel to BO.
34. In figure. m and narc 1wo plane mirrors perpendicu lar lo each
II 0

I)
A

35. ABCO is a quadrilater al in which AD = BC and LDAB = LCBA.

Prove 1h01

(i) .MBO E! MIAC (ii) BO= AC (iii) LABO = £13AC.

OR
tha1 CD bisects AB.
AO and BC arc equal perpendicu lars to a line scgmcn1 AB. Show

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SECTION -E

37. Two students in class of IX named Nikhil and Kavya were assigned
a polynomia l by their maths teacher.
11,c polynomia l was p(x) = x' - 5x + 6
BOUI applied fac101isu1ion by splilling the middle term and go1
11,cy were asked 10 express this polynomia l as produc1 of rac1ors.
diffcrenl ans wer.
Nikhil's answer: (x • 3) (x • 2)
Kavyas answer: (x + 3) (x - 2)
On basis of above infonnulio n answer lhe following queslions:

(i) Find out whose answer is correcl und s how foctorisa1ion

(ii) Find the vuluc or P (•I)
OR
What is 1hc zero or polynomia l (x + 3)
2+ 1+ 1
(iii) Which idenlity is used in lhe above si1ua1ion.
In India. every citizen over 18 years ol age has the right
38. Democrac y has given people a powerful righl• lhat is lo VOTE.
truly wants to contribu1e to the nation-bui lding process and
to vote. Instead of enjoying ii as a holiday. one musl vole ir he/she
bring aboul a change.
were men and ; . , . volcrs were w omen.
A survey wus done in a small area in which v'9+Tx • ,/2x voters
(i) Find x. ;r number or men is equal 10 number or women.
•
(1i) Which malhemali cal concep1 is used here ?
(iii) a•.a• =?

(x~)~ =? 2+ 1+ 1

he was al his home and was doing his gc0<ne

39. Ashok is s1udying in 91h class in Gov1 School. Chlunarpu r. Once
but his dee was old and his Dec's numbers were
He was irying 10 measure three angles of a tnanglc usmg lhe Dec.
of the 1rianglc. He fouod that the second angle of
lines o n the dee were visible. Lc1 us help Ashok to find the angles
is double of the firs! angle. Now answer the following
was three limes as large as lhe firsl. 11,c measure of the third angle
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39. Ashok is studying in ~lh cla.'iS in Gov1 School, Odunarpur. Once he wa., at hi~ home and wa.'i doing his geometry homework.
He was 1rying 10 mcai.urc three angles of a triangle using lhc Dec. but his dee wn old and h1i. Dec'~ numbers were cru.~ and the
lines on the dee were visible. Let us help Ashok to rind the angles of the triangle. He found thut the MX:und angle of 1hc triangle
was three limes us lurgc u., the first. The O)ea., un: of the third angle is double of the fiN angle. Now ani.wcr the following
questio ns:

{i)
(ii}
IJ L C

What wa.-. the value of the first angle'?

What was the value of the third angle?
(iiiJ Wh.11 was the value of the second angle~
OR
What wai. the value of the founh angle'! 2+ 1+ 1

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SESSION-2023-2024
TERM J EXAMINATION
CLASS-IX
SUBJECT-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (402)
TIME; 2 hours, M,M;SQ
Gcnual lnstrudlom
i. Question paper comprises three Sections •· A, 8 and C. All questions are compulsory.
ii. Section A •··· Out of 26 questions all are compulsory. Each question carries one morks.
iii. Section 8 •··· Out of JO questions any 9 quesrion to be attained. Each question carries two marks.

iv. Section C ···· Out of J questions any 2 question to be attained. Each question carries three marks..

I. A _ _ is a group of rcla1ed words (willrin a senlence) wilhoul bolh a subjec1 and a verb.
2. Linux is an «ample of an _ _.
3. The 'e' in e-Govemance s1ands for
4. A _ _can consist of text, photos. images. hyperlinks. adven.isemems. animation and more.
5. _ _ is lhe backbone of compuler syslem.
6. _ _ is lhe most common 1eX1 based inpul device.
7. _ _ is lhe an of reading be1ween lhe lines.
8. _ _ selects lhc beginning of 1he documenl.
9. In the 'SMART' acronym 'M' is for .
10. Full form of OCR is _ _ . --
1I. LED s1ands for
12. KPS slands for _ _ .
13. _ _ suggesis possible synonyms for lhe selecled word.
14. _ _ is a foalurc lhal allow 10 send the same documenl 10 a number of people.
15. _ _ is lhe shoncul key lo crcale a new documenl.
16. _ _ on 1he mouse lo sclecl a scnience.
17. _ _ is lhe shonc ul key 10 selecl lhe enlire documenl.
18. _ _ displays an associa1ed se1 of commands.
19. _ _ displays lhe name of lhe active documenl.
20. Press Ctrl+Shift+ + 10 make 1ext
21. Having a _ _ network is a great way lo boos1confidence.
22. _ _ means having trust in one's abilities, qualities and judgemenl.
23. Graphs and maps arc example of _ _ communicalion.
24. _ _ is lhe shoncu1 key 10 save as.
25. The group of words lha1 has a subjec1 and a predica1e is called a _ _ .
26. Poor _ _ can wasle time and energy and cause conllicl belween people.

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I. Differentiate be1ween Hardware and Software.
2. Explain the components of CPU.
3. Define OS. Give some examples.
4 . Differentiate between Wired connection and Wireless connection.
5. Whal do you mean by Utili1y soflware?
6. Wrile lhe advantages of Wriuen communication.
7. What is communication? Wri1e the lypes of communication.
8. Wri1e lhe barriers of communication.
9. Wri1e lhe benefits of touch 1yping.
10. What is the use of Barcode Reader.

Page 1 ofZ

I. Wri1e Sleps 10 save a new documen1.

2. Wrile sleps lo close a documenl.
3. Wri1e Sleps 10 open a folder.

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SUDHffi SESS RI AL INSTITUTE
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SAMPLE PAPER
CLA SS- IX
E
SUBJECT - ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATUR
M,M;SQ
TIME: J hrs,
G•n•r• I Instruc tions:

Q•paper reading.
1. 15-ml nute prior reading time allotted for LITERATURE.
-READING, GRAMM AR & WRITING and
2. The Questio n Paper contain s THREE sections
ions for each part.
3. Attemp t questions based on s~fic instruct

Section A
Reldlnc
1. 11-■d the tat aNh,ll y and •••-r the qUfttlo ns:
home after many ar9ume nts, there is a momen
t of lull as the car takes
1. As the family finally sets off from What follows is a
now?" asks the one at the driving wheel.
off. "Alright , so where are we going for dinner
tions.
chaos, as multiple voices makes as many sugges and there is
Is arrived at, temper s have risen, feelings Injured
2. By the time, order is restore d and a dKision
at least one person grumbl ing.
made w ith no
home, decision of meal and venue already
3. Twenty years ago, you would step out of n
and everybo dy looked forward to the meal with equal enthusi asm. The decisio
arguments or oppaslt ion say
Today every membe r of the family has a
the others fell In line.
was made by the head of the family and
of togetherness and bonding.
in every decision which also promotes a sense cuisine they
s from a very early age. We uk them the
4. We empower our kids to take their own dKision s they w ish to study.
they wish to 10 on and the subject
prefer, the movie they want to see, the holiday A parent's well
where chlldren consult and guide each other.
5. It's a closely connec ted world out there, reach our
on sound llke nothing more than unnecessary preaching. How then do we
meanin g advice today questio n
all the conflict ing views and make the voice of reason be heard? Childre n
children throuRh
choices and prefer to go with the flow. is to listen. Listen to
say the most lmparta nt thin1 one can do
6. What then Is the best path to take? I would Insist that they share
children and their silences . Ensure that you keep some time aside for them,
your a daily half an hour
It Is not as complicated as It sounds; j ust
t heir stories w ith you. Step into their world.
of the quality time would do the trick
l0xl=l0
where are we going for dinner now?".
i)Accordin1 to the passage, who said, " so,
a). narrato r
b.one at the steering
c.one of the passen1ers
d.One of the guests
, decision s were _ __
li)Twen ty years ago, according to the passage
a.unani mous, wtth no argume nt
b.made by the children
c..taken by the head of the family
d.not taken by elder
own decision from a very early age.
times, children are _ _ _ to take their
lll)The passage concludes that In modern
a.forbid den
b.trained
c.not given permission
d ..allowed
lv)Choose the antony m as given In para
6 of this passage.

[Word r ntonym
Simple
fell in line. How the decisio n are taken now
by the head of the family and the o thers
v)TWl!nty years a10, the decisio n was made
a days?
vi)Wha t is the messace conveyed by this
passage? Write any two points.
l . _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

2. - - - -- -- - --
e Is _ _ _ in the family mentio ned above.
vii)Afte r arriving at a decision almost everyon
a)happy
b)excited
c)hurt
d)elate d
s _ __ In the family.
membe r In decisio n making paints toward
viii)ln modern times, the say each family
a.grud1es
b.perfe ct bonding
<.Indivi dual opinion s
d.none of these
this paragra ph
What is the synonyms o f hurt as used In
ix)The writer used word "hurt" in para 2.
same as 1 • ~ or method of cooklna in para 4 is _ _ _ .
x)The word which means the
a.gourm et
b.cuisine
c.gastri c

•
d.sclence ns:
2.Reld th tHt amull y ind• -• the questio
and races, an ethnic tapestr y of ma
of variegated cultura l mosaic of people
l .The North -East of India Is a melting pot
as compar ed to the rest of the country . The new genera tions of travelle rs w
d
'.hades. Vet, the"'. states a~e le~er explore enon being called the emerge nce of the
ngly looking for unique experie nces - a phenom
'money r ich and time.po or are ,ncreaso ast with Its varietv and unlaue ness holds Immen se
arowin a breed of tourists, the North-E
exoerlence econom y. For this new and

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tions: , an ethn ic tape stry of man
2.llead th• - cam ully and ans _, thlt ques ral mosaic of people and races
Nort h-Ea st of India Is a melting pot of variesated cultu coun try. The new gene ratio ns of travellers who are
l .The to the rest of the
lesser explored as compared g called the emergence of
the
shades. Yet, these states are riences - a phen ome non bein
and time poor ' are incre asingly looking for uniq ue expe with Its varie ty and uniq ueness hold s imm ense
'money rich sts, the North-Ea st
new and grow ins breed of touri
'experience economy'. For this 37,3 80
North-East increased from
attraction. foreign touri st arrival In the
ucted In 2020 by Dr. Shen ,p Bhutla, revealed that the forel anl in the Nort h-Ea st was as hlah as
2.A study cond of touri st (both domestic and to North-East States of India
2014. The oven,11 arow th rate
persons In 200S to ll8,SS2 In grow th of 12.5 3" was regis
tered in foreign touri st visits
2005 -06. A high and posit ive 20U . Fore ign tour ist arriv als in the
26.4 4" during durin g 2013 from
, whic h furth er rose to register a grow th of 27.9 3" from the Mini stry of Tourism,
during 2012 from 2011 rding to data prov ided
North-East witnessed a grow
n"
th of 39. during 2014 from 2013, acco
ncem ent of touri st
Government of India. te on some key areas like enha
ions for touri sm plann ers Inclu ded the need to concentra a susta inabl e touri sm strat egy in the
3.The study recommendat on of
and othe rs for the form ulatf
on comm uni ty Involvement
facilities, tourism financing, focus
North-East States of India. paragraph 1. 10x1~10
ing, based on Information In
l)lnfer one reason for the follow les touri sm officials
Nort h-Ea st of India puzz
The rate of tourism in the
n to fill In the blanks. rich and tfme
ll)Select the appropriate optio s aid attra cting the 'mon ey
_ of the North-Eastern state
that the _ _ _ and _ _
From paragraph 1, we can Infer
poor· tourists.
l)distfnctlveness
ll)conventionality
iii)diversi ty
lv)un lform ity
v)modernity
A)l& lli
B)ii& Iv
C)il &v
D)i& lv se from paragn,ph 1:
gy correctly with a word / phra
lli)Complete the following analo ing
: paint
aroma : cooking :: _ _ _ ls/are Integral to painting)
to cooklng, similarly _ _ _
(Cue: Just like aroma Is Integral the follo wing sente nce:
complete
lv)Select the correct option to ay package wit h (Paragraph
l)
ence economy' seek a holid
Travellers ad~ocatlng the.'experi llent services to pam per them.
hotels and exce
A.grand facrlrties, expens,ve ned for.
n the budget they have plan
B.a wholesome experience withi mon ey.
cities to buy thing s from and oppo rtuni ties spend
C.places and_ of touri ng
ces, affor dable acco mmodation and man y days 4, as per
D.cost-effecttve servi Nort h-East, from 20l l-201
repre sents the trend of foreign tourist tra~els in the
tely
~!~~ ~~p ~;.chart that appropria

(A) (8) (C) (D)

A}Option 1
&)Option 2
()Op tion 3
O)Option 4
the correct optio n.
vi)Fill in the blank by selecting 2
tic:s In the North-East, f rom OOS to 2014 showed - resu lts.
The study of tourist travel statfs
A.expected
&.encouraging
C.inconsistent
O.questionable
.
essed' with ONE WOR sentence from pa,a gn,p h 2:
vil)Substitute the word 'witn ~n ~ean lna, In the following,
,e'.gn touri st arriva ls In the North-East witnessed~ s~= o ...
F~. st fad!
v111)lr st any 2 examples of touri h ltllts as referred to, In Paragraph 3.
ix)Us t one reason why the resea rc ers reco mme d th I h formulation of a touri sm strategy In th N h st be
n at e e ort · Ea ern States of India
sustainabl e.
•)Select the optio n that till appropriat I . . h on in the text
es paragraphs 1-3(3) C e Y, w,t reference to infor mati
and Dow
A.(1) Full Speed Ahead I, (2) Ups ns, ause to, Concern
B (1) Wind f Ch (3) Time for Actio n
C:(l Ins s ? ange, (2) Numbers Don't lie,
lly Speaking, (3) let's Investigate
0.(1: ea~ :'t:: :nd (~·) ~ ) Statlstica
, vnam ,c Data, (3) Dependable
Facts

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Section B
Gram mar
naut Nell Ar a base on the M
I.Accordlna to the NASA astro mstrong, the aliens -
a) is having
~~
c) has

d) are having
_ __
2.llead the ,,,_ ~ ,.__
-"-"'"'°" _,_,, •doctor and his PMlltnt. Complete the ••ntena by r1tportln1 the PMl1tnt'1 Npl
Doct How do you ~el now?
or:
Patl1tnt: Slightly better.
h f I
his patient's ailment, asked how
The d0ctor. while to fisure out e e I then to wh'ch h
, ' t e patie nt affirm ed
'
d's farm th - --
4 .. On my frien erel
... __ _., ' ___ ' - ev - - an alarm dock beca use the cock .
_, ., __ - at five o'clo ck ev
ery mom rng with out fail. 2

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0.(11Cause & Effect, (21 Dynamic Data, (3) Dependable Facts
Section 8
Grammar
! .According to the NASA astronaut Neil Armstrong, the aliens _ _ _ a base on the Moon.
a) is having
bl have
cJ has

di are having
2.Read the conversation betweetl a doctor and his patient. Complete the sentence by reportl"I the patient's reply correctly. 1
Doctor: How do you feel now?
Patient: Slightly better.
The doctor, while to figure out his patient's ailment, asked how he felt then, to which, the patient affirmed _ _ _.

4 .• On my friend's farm, they _ _ _ an alarm clock because the cockerel _ _ _ at five o'clock every moming without fail.2
a) don't need/ crows
bl haven't needed/ was crowing
cl wont need / is crowing
di didn't need / will crow
SJ Select the correct option to fill in the blank for the given line, from a health magazine.
You eat to live, not live to eat
61 "I am leaving the city tomorrow," the lecturer said.The lecturer said that _ _ _ leaving the city _ _ _ . 2
a) he is, tomorrow
bl he was, the following day
cJ he was, that day
di I was, previous day
7.Very _ _ _ people fly ju st because of terrorist activities.

8.There aren't _ _ _ _ students in the library. 1

9.According to the studies, dolphins, whales and _ _ _ other sea creatures use highly sophisticated navigation systems.

Section 8
Writing
l .Write a descriptive paragraph on ' The Annual Day of Your School'/'The Prize Distribution' in about the following cues:
Input: preparations - on the Annual Day - arrangements - who was chief guest - welcome of guests - annual repon by Principal -
cultural prog. - prize distribution • speech by chief guest - a light refreshment• your feeling about function. 5
OR
Marital an is for self defense and discipline.
Write a paragraph supponing or tearing down the statement with proper reasoning and facts. 5
2.lndian summers are really unbearable. One day the maximum temperature shot up to 47°C. II was the most miserable day of the
year for you. Record the experience In your diary, writ e a diary entry. S
OR
Mohit wrote only a few lines and couldn't complete the story he wanted to write. Taking help from the given input, and basing it on
the beginning Mahesh made, write a complete story. S
A woodcutter was chopping down trees on the bank of a river. His hands were so much wet with his sweat that he lost his grip ..

Section C
Literature
4.Read the text carefully and answer the questions: SXl=S
In 1900, at the age of 21, Alben Einstein was a university graduate and unemployed. He worked as a teaching assistant, gave
private lessons and finally secured a job In 1902 as a technical expert i n the patent office in Bern. While he was supposed to
be assessing other people's inventions, Einstein was actually developing his own Ideas In secret. He Is said to have jokingly
called his desk drawer at work the "Bureau of theoretical physics".
IJln which year did Alben Einstein secure a job in the patent office In Bern?
al 1947
bl 1902
cJ 1919
di 1900
IIJAlben Einstein finally secured a job in the patent office In Bern as a _ _ _.
tH)Wrile the synonym of Bureau.
ivJln which year did Alben complete his graduation?
aJ 1902
b) 1905
c) 1900
d) 1922
v)How old was Alben Einstein when he became a university graduate?
OR
EMPEROR Aurangzeb banned the playing of a musical instrument called pungi in the royal residence for it had a shrill
unpleasant sound. Pungi became the generic name for reeded noisemakers. Few had thought t hat it would one day be
revived. A barber of a family of professional musicians, who had access to the royal palace, decided to improve the tonal
quality of the pungi. He chose a pipe w ith a natural hollow stem that was longer and broader than the pungi and made
seven holes on the body of the pipe. When he played on it, closing, and opening some of these holes, soft and melodious
sounds were produced. He played the instrument before royalty and everyone was impressed. The instr um. nt
from the pungl had lo be given a new name. As the story goes, since it was first played In the Shah's chambe
played by anal (barber), the instrument was named the 'shehnai'.
i)What did Aurangzeb ban In his palace? Sxl=S
ll)Why was playing Pungi in Aurangzeb's palace banned?
a) all of these
b) it had a sharp sound
c) it was unpleasant
d) it wasn't good

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l.lteratull!
4.Read the tat carefully and an- the quutlons: SXJ•S
and unemploye d. He worked as a teachlns assistant, 1ave
In 1900, at the ase of 21, Albert Einstein was a university sraduate
expert in the patent office In Bern. While he was supposed to
pri vate lessons and finally secured a Job In 1902 as a technical
his own ideas in secret. He is said to have jokinsly
be assessins other people's inventions , Einstein was actually developing
called his desk drawer at work the "Bureau of theoretical physics".
in Bem?
illn which year did Albert Einstein secure a job in the patent office
a) 1947
bl 1902
cl 1919
di 1900
as a _ _ _.
iilAlbert Einstein finally secured a job in the patent office In Bern
lll)Write the synonym of Bull!au.
ivlln which year did Albert complete his graduation ?
al 1902
bl 1905
cl 1900
di 1922
vlHow old was Albert Ei nstein when he became a university graduate
7
OR
t called pungl in the royal residence for it had a shrill
EMPEROR Aurangzeb banned the playing of a musical instrumen
PuOBi became the generic name for reeded noisemake rs. Few had thought that~ would one day be
unpleasan t sound.
of professiona l musicians, who had access to the royal palace, decided to improve the tonal
revived. A barber of a family
with a natural hollow stem that was longer and broader than the pungl and made
quality of the pungi. He chose a pipe
and openin1 some of these holes, soft and melodious
seven holes on the b ody of the pipe. When he played on It, dosing.
and everyone was Impressed. The Instrument so different
sounds were produced. He played the instrumen t before royalty
since it was first played In the Shah's chambers and was
from the pungi had to be siven a new name. As the story soes,
played by anal (barber). the Instrumen t was named the 'shehnai'.
!)What did Aurangzeb ban In his palace? Sxl=S
iilWhy was playing Pungl In Aurangzeb 's palace banned?
al all of these
bl it had a sharp sound
cl It was unpleasan t
di it wasn't good

In the royal residence for It had a shrill unpleasant sound?

ililWho banned the playing of a muslul Instrumen t called Pungl
ivlWho though! of improving the sound of the Pungi?
al a musician
b) a singer
c) none of these
di a barber
v)From where did Shehnal get its name
a) from bather (Nai in Hindi)-+ King (Shah in Hindi)
bl None of these
c) from a Barber
di king gave Its name
5.Read the tut carwfully and answer the queS11ons: SX1•5
I will arise and go now, for always night and day
1hear the lake water lapping with low sounds by the shore;
While I stand on the roadway, or on the pavements grey,
I hear it in the deep heart's core.
I.What does It in the second line stand for?
a.road
b.lake waler
c.blrd
d.r lver
lnnlsfree?
2.What sounds does the poet hear even when he is away from
a.Sound of lake water
b.Noise of the city
c.Sounds of cars
d.AII of these
-•r
3..I.Jlllil lapplnc wltll low sounds. Whal image do these words draw In the
mind?

4..Whal does the poet hear at lnnlsfree Island?

S..What does the poet hear night and day In the core of his heart? OR

He won't do what you tell him.

So, come, let's build strong homes,
Let's Joint the doors firmly.
Practise to firm !he body
Make the heart steadfast
SXl=S
I .What should the people do to save their homes?
a.build strong homes and close the doors firmly
b.none of these
c.use good cement
d.consult a good architect
2.He won't do whet you tell him. Who i> he in this line?
a.All of these

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b.God
c.WlndGod
d.Wind
3.What does the poet advise?
4.Which fiaure of speech has been used In the poems.
S.The word from the extract that means proper is _ _ _.
C A.,._.,~-•, _.,.,,..,.._, .,_,,_,.,_.. ,.,.,,_..__ 1.. An CJ'I _ ........ ,.._,t,..

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S..What does the poet hear night and day on the
cort of h,s heart?
Ht won't do what you tell him. OR
So, com,, let's bulid strong homes,
let's joint tht doors firmly.
PractiSt to firm th• body
Make the heart steadfa st
l.What should the peoplt do to savt thtir homes?
SXl•S
a.build strong homes and close th• doors firmly
b.non• of thtSt
c.use aood cement
d.consult a good architect
2.He- ,'t do what you toll him. Who is he in
this line?
a.All of thtSt
b .God
c.Wlnd God
d.Wlnd
3.What does the poet advise?
4.Which figure of speech has been ustd in the
poems.
S.The word from the extract that means proper
Is _ _ _ •
6.AII _, any lour of the lollowln& quntlo M
l.Old Margit hav• regular days and hours tor
ill 40-50 -rd•eadl: 4X3a12
school? If so, why?
2. How did Evtlyn's teacher s respond when sh•
uprtsS td her dtslrt to play th• xylophon• 7
3. What did the Macdonalds make Kella's feel?
4. What is it that fascinates the poet day and
night? Write your
answer in the context of Poem The Lake Isle
5. Whtn did the doctor letl like a foolish, weak of lnnisfree.
person? Why? Writ• your answu In th• contut
Mirror. ollhe Snake and the
7.All -r any two of the lollowln& quntla ns
1. How did th• child tnjoy th• btauty of nature
In 40-50 -rd• each: 2X3•6
on his way to th• lair?
2. Where and why was grandfather going
the next day? Write your answer in the context
3. Why does the disciple decide to stay in th• of 'The Adventures of Toto'.
Kingdom of Fools? ls it a good idta?
I. How did the little girl start undtrst anding her
father? Write your answer in th• context of The
Uttlt Girl. 6
OR
Albert Einstein Is called a sdentlHc genius.
Write down his achievements and comment on his
9. How did the Guru and his disclplt btcorne genius. 6
th• king and th• minister of th• kingdom?
6
OR
lswaran was a master storyteller. Describe
his amazing capacity of narrating stcwies and
anecdotes. 6

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SESSION-2022-2023
TERM II EXAMINATION
CLASS-IX
SUBJECT - SOCIAL SCIENCE
MM·80
IJME· 3 hours,
General Instructions r. All questions
37 questions In the question pape
ns -A, B, C, D, E ond F. There are
i. Question paper comprises six Sectio
are compulsory.
to 10 are MCQs of I Marie each.
ii. Section A •- From question I Questions, carrying 1 marks each
. Answer ta ~ch
iii. Section B -·· Ques tion no. 11 ta 14 are Very Shor t Ans~ , Type
s.
question should not exceed 40 word carrying 3 marks each. Answer
to ~ch question
tion no. 15 to 19 are Short Answer Type Questions,
iv. Section C•-· Ques
should not exceed 60 words. carrying 5 mor/cs each. Answer to
each question
33 are Long Answer Type Questions,
v. Section D - Question no. 30 to
should not exceed 120 words. three sub quest ions and are of 4
mar/cs each.
36 are Case Based Questions with
vi. Section E - Question no. 34 to two ports, 37a from History (1 mark s) ond 37b from
Map Based, carrying 5 marks with
vii. Section F - Question no. 37 is
Geography /3 marks). questions. Only
al choice has bun provided in few
question paper. However, an intern
viii. There is no overall choice in the
hove to be attempted.
one of the choices in such questions
n and question, wherever necessary.
to this, seporote instru ctions ore given with eoch sectio
ix. In addition

SECTION A
MCQs (1•20 :20)
of followln1 lnfqm,ftlon:
1. Identify the river with the help
ar lake.
• Rises In Tibet east of MaMarow
• It Is slcht ly lonser the Indus
.
season the river overflows Its bank
• Every year during the rainy
paral lel to the Hlma layas
• It flows eastward
OptiOM!
C.lnd us D. Brah mapu tra
A. Gang a 8 .Kaverl
Atran se the follow ln1 In c:llro noloclcal order :
2.
Russia.
I. All the parti es -re 1•e1al In
to Russia
II. Bolshevik leade r Lenin retur ned
Ill.Bad harve st leads to fami ne .
a coop erativ e comm unity .
IV.Robert 0-n souc ht to bulld
0ptlo M:
c .,.,11,1,,v 0.11,IV, l,lll
A.IV,111,1,11 8 .111,l,IV,II
ment is true repr dln, North ern Plain.
3. Whlc:11 state
squa re kilom etre
A. It sprea ds over an area Of 7 lakh
plaln Is abou t 2400 kllom etre Ions
B.The
metr e
C. Altitu de varie s from 3700 to 4500
Kali river
D.Thls part lies betw een Satlu j and
4. Matc:11 the follawln1:
I Neiat ,bour s of India Direc tions

a.Ban,tadesh and Myan mar I. North

b.Maldlves and Srilanlra II. North west

c.China,Nepal and Bhut an Ill.So uth

d.Pal dstan and Afpn istan IV. East

Optio ns:
D, a-1, b-lV, c-11, d-111
c-lV, d-111 C. .t-lV, b-1, c-lV, d-11
A. a-IV, b-111, c-1, d-11 8. a-II, b-1, r Is not corre ct?
n abou t Relsn of Terro
5.Wh ldl of the foll- Ing Infor matio
-94 is refer red to as Reip of Terro r.
A. The perio d from 1793 t.
of sever e contr ol and punis hmen
I . Robe spier re fallow ed a pallcy
was Intro duced ta punis h the peop le.
C. The Gulllotlne •
Intro duced.
D. Uniform syste m of welsh ! was your ans_ , as per the co
(R). Martt
ed as Asser tion (A) and Reas on
:~: ;• are two state ment s mark
pur.
main ecan amk activ ity In Palam
Assertion (A): Acrlculture is the
75" of the peop le In Palam pur are enga ged In farm lnc.
Reaso n (R):M are than
the corre ct expla natio n of A.
A. Bath A and R are true and R Is

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I Nel,tlbo urs of India Directio ns

a.Ban,tadesh and Myanmar I. North

b.Maldl ves and Srilanka II. North west

c.Chlna, Nepal and Bhutan Ill.South

d.Paklstan and Afpnlst an IV. East

Options :
c-11, d-111
8. a-II, b-1, c-lV, d-111 C. a-IV, b-1 , c-lV, d-11 D. 1-I, b-lV,
A. a-IV, b-111, c-1, d-11
tion about Relln of Terror Is not correct?
s.Which of the followln 1 Informa
A. The period from 1793-94 ls referred to as Rel1n of Terror.
punishm ent.
8. Robespi erre followe d a policy of severe control and
C. The Guillotine was Introduc ed to punish the people.
D. Uniform system of welpt was Introduc ed. d
Reason (R). Mark your answer as per the codes provide
6. There are two stateme nts marked as Assertio n (A) and
below:
In Palamp ur.
Assertio n (A): Asrlcult ure Is the main econom k activity
are en1a1ed In f1rrnln1.
Reason (R):Mor e than 75" of the people In P1l1mp ur
of A.
A. Both A and Rare tNe and R Is the correct explana tion
Rare true but R Is not the correct explana tion of A.
8. Both A and
C. A Is tNe but R Is false.
D. A Is false but R Is tNe.
correct answer:
7. Conside r the stateme nts ,tven below and choose the
Stateme nt-I: The plateau is a storeho use of mineral s.
water and forest -•Ith.
Stateme nt-II: The mounta ins are the major source of
ls false, 8. Both I and II are correct,
Options : A. Stateme nt I ls correct and II
t, D. Stateme nt I ls Incorrec t and I Is correct
C. Both I and II are Incorrec
a. Name the country where women are not allowed to take part In Elections.
A. Saudi Arabia 8. Zimbab we C. Africa D. Russia
Elections.
is person and support er of 'F'. He Is 23years old. He has EPIC card but he Is not allowed to contest
9. Mr. 'S' I
ible for not contestl n1 the election .
Which of the followin s reason Is respons
Options :
C.Belon1ln1 to ST, D. Racial dlsalmi natlon
A.Below ZS years of a1e, 8.Educa tlonal quallflc atlon,
Identify the name of the painter of this palntln1 from the followln1 :
10. look at the picture 1lven below.

Options:
A.Uncon 8 . David C. Friedrich En1els D. Earnest llpprt
river?
11. Which of the followln 1 stateme nt accurate ly diStlnsuls hes betwl!l! n Himalayan river and Penlnsu lar
lar rivers.
A. Himalay an rivers are shorter In len,th than Peninsu

form 10,ges.
B.AII Peninsu lar rivers form delta and Himalay an river
an,1 etc and Peninsu la rivers are kaveri,Krlshna etc.
C.Hlmal ayan rivers are lndus,G
ori&lnat e from Himalay an mounta ins which are snow fed and Peninsu lar rivers ori. n
D. Himalay an rivers
Central hlpland or from Western or Eastern Ghats.
provldl n, educatio n to all children In the a,e
12. 'Sarva Slkshya Abhlyan ' Is a sl1nlflcant step towards
B.S-lOy ears C. 10-15 years D.S-14 years
A. 6-14 years
1 stateme nts will be conside red while conslde rin, a election democr atic?
13. Which of the followln
Stateme nt I: Everyon e should be able to choose.
s.
Stateme nt II: Choice should be offered at re,ular Interval

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form 1orses.
B.AJI Peninsu lar riven form delta and Himalay an river
riven are kaverl,Krlshna etc.
C.Hlmalayan riven are lndus,G an,a etc and Peninsu la
from
ns which are snow fed and Pen Insular riven originat e
D. Himalay an rivers originat e from Himalayan mountai
Central hl&f'lland or from Western or Eastern Ghats.
provldln , educatio n to all children In the a,e 1roup.
12. 'Sarva Slkshya Abhlyan ' Is a slplflca nt step towards
A. 6-14 yean 8.5-lOy ean C. 10-15 yean D.5-14 yean
red while conslde rln, a election democr atic?
13. Which of the followln1 stateme nts will be conside
Stateme nt I: Everyon e should be able to choose.
s.
Stateme nt II: Choice should be offered at rqular Interval
should 1et elected.
Stateme nt Ill: The candida te preferre d by the people
Stateme nt IV: Threate n voten.
nt IV are correct, C. All are correct.
Options: A. Stateme nt I and fl are correct. 8. Only stateme
D. Stateme nt 1,11 and Ill are correct.
14. Name the Hl1he1t peak In Eastern Ghats.
A. Everest 8 . Annapurna C. Mahend ,aclrl D.Kanch enJun,a
won election s In Mexico since Its Indepen dence In 1930 untll 2000?
15. Which party always
A. Revolut ionary Party
lonary Party
I .Mexican Revolut ionary Party (c) lnstlMlo nal Revolut
(d) Instituti onal Party
a drastic decline In food avallabl lhy?
16. Read the 1tven data and find out which year shows

Prod1ICtloe Jmport a Elqlorta Total Aftllal lWty

Tear
(Lakia tODDN) (Lull tODDH) (Laklat ODDN)
(Lakia t - )

1938 85 - - 85

1939 79 04 - 83

1940 82 03 - 85

194 1 68 02 - 70

1942 93 - 01 92

1943 76 03 - 79

Sow-ce: Sen. A.K. 1981 Page6 I

Options:
A.1943 8.1941 C.1940 D.1938
Peninsu lar India?
17. Which one of the followln1 Is the lon,est river of the
A.Narmada, I .Krishna C.Godav arl D.Maha nadl
11. Which of the followln1 Is Included In the tertiary sector?
A. Ashln1 , 8.Trade C.Mlnlnc (d) Health
19. Which of these Is an example of perfect democra cy?
A.USA 8.UK C. India D.None of the above
to limit the powers of the
20. The Nationa l Assembly framed a Constitu tion In 1791
A.Monarch, I.Wealt hy man, C.Buslne ssmen, D.Press

SECTION B
VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIOfllS (2x4-8)
21. Where do river Indus and Gan,a hav• their orlsln?
22. What was Bloody Sunday?
23.What do you undenta nd by Democr acy?
n.
24.Wrlte the role of educatio n In human capital formatio

SECTION C
SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (3x5z15 )
25. Name three divisions of Norther n plain.
26. Why Nazism became popular In German y?
?
27. How did .iectrlc lty In Palamp ur help the farmers
28.0ass lfy Econom ic Activity.
29. Write a short note on Constitu ent assembl y.

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SECTION D
LOfllG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (5x4-20 )
30.Why do we need rl&f'lts In democra cy?
31. Write the consequ ences of October Revolution.
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SECTION C
15)
SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS {3x5x
25. Name three divisio ns of North ern plain.
ny?
26. Why Nazism becam e popul ar In Germa
the tanne rs?
27. How did electr icity In Palam pur help
28.0a sslfy Econo mic Activity.
29. Write a short note on Const ituent
assem bly.

SECTION D
0)
LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS {Sx4-2
30.Why do we need rtahts In democracy?
Revolution.
31. Write the conse quenc es of Octob er
OR,
Revolution.
Explain the major objectives of Russian
types of unemp loyme nt.
32. Whal Is unem ploym ent? Discuss the
OR,
e more capital?
Why do mode rn farmln1 metho d requir
.
33. Write a short note on Indus river system
OR,
rn ghat end Western Ghat
What are the differ ences betwe en Easte

SECTION E
CASE BASED QUESTIONS (4x3•12)
the elven eK!rac t and answe r follow lnc questi ons:
34. Read the follow ln, In 1793.
ctln, views : The revolu tionary Jo<,rnalls! Camille Desmoullns wrote
Whal Is liberty? Two confll believ e that Liberty Is Nke a child, which needs
the Relan of Terror . 'Some peopl e
He was eucut ed shortl y after, durtn1 ite. Liberty Is Happiness, Reason,
before II attain s matur ity. Quite the oppos
to 10 throug h a phase of belna dlsdpl lned enemi es by 1ulllo!lnln1 them. Has
Rlshts .•. You would like to finish off al
your
Equality, Justice, It Is the Dedar atlon of a sln,ie penon to the scaffold witho ut
ess? Would II be possib le to brina
anyon e heard of somelhln& more sensel pierre made a speec h al the
ns and friend s?' On 7 February 1794, Robes
maldna ten more enemi es amon g his relatio He re Is an enrac t from It: 'To establ ish
the newsp aper Le Monlt eur Unlve nel.
Conve ntion, which - s then ca"le d by we must fin! finish the war of lberty
the peaceful rule of cons!l tu!lon al laws,
and consoNdate demo aacy, to achiev e abroa d, or else we shall perish. In time
the enemi es of the republic at home and
aplns ttyran ny .... We must annih ilate 1 but Justice, swift, severe and lnflexlble; -·
may rely on terror . Te"or Is nothin
of Revolution a demo cratk aovem ment enemi es of Liberty !hrou1 h terror Is the rl1h1
of the father land. To curt, the
and Is used to meet the most ursen l needs
of the found er of the RepubNc.'
dub? 1
34.1 Who were the memb en of Jacobin
of Terror '?
34.2 Whkh period Is refe" ed to as 'Relan
ted lt1 2
34.3 Whal Is 1uMloline and who Inven

rfollo wine questi ons:

35. Read the elven enrac t and answe in1 If you five in the plains, you are familia
r
rms. What kind of terrain do you live
India is a vast countr y w ith varied landfo hilly region , the rugged terrain with mount ains and valleys
contra st, if you live In a
w ith the vast stretch es of plain land. Jn es of the earth, i.e., mount ains, plains,
y has practically all major physical featur
are comm on featu res. In fact, our countr ys great physic al variation. Moreover, the Penins ular
the land of India displa
desert s, platea us, and island s. Therefore, s surfac e. Whe reas, the Himala yas and the Northern Plains
landm asses on the earth'
Platea u consti tut es one of the ancien t
are the most recent landforms. with high peaks, deep valleys, and fast•
yas represents a very youthful topography
The whole mountain system of the Himala l depos its. Howev er, the peninsular platea u is made
plains are made of alluvia
flowing rivers. The refore , the northe rn
of lsneous and metamorphic rocks.

most unsta ble zone of lndla. 1

35.1 Name the most stable and the raphy ? 1
Hima layas repre sents a very youth ful topog
35.2 How can you say that the t landf orms of India. 2
nt and the most recen
35.3 Geolo 1lcall y, name the most ancie
r the question Iha! follows:
36. Read the source given below and answe Its memb en. Each family met
by severa l famili es. Each famlly produ ced enoue h to feed
There was a vMlaae Inhab ited o - chUdr en. One of the familles decide d to
dolhe s and teach Ina their
Its needs by the merrb ers maldn , their own y coleg e of apicu l!ure. After
e. The boy aot his admis sion In the nearb
send one of Its sons to an aartcu lture colle, the vlllaae. He prove d to be so creati ve Iha!
he
back to
some tlme he becam e qualified In aero-
en,lne erln, and came
of wheat . Thus a new Job of aaro- enaln eer was
,, which lnuea sed the yield
could deslan an Improved type of plouat y nel,hb ourln , vllla1e. T ed
In the vlllaae sold the surplu s In a nearb
uea!e d and filled In the viii•&•· The family famili es after some 11
by this succes s all the
thems elves. Inspired
100d profit, which they shared amon a They reque sted
meeli n1 In the vlllaae. They all wante d
to have a better future for their children too.
ayat Iha! they would all send !heir chMdren lo sch
d the panch
open a schoo l In the vlllace. They assure ted from a nearti y tow
opene d a school. A teach er was recrui
panch ayat, with the he lp of ,ovem ment, famili es save tralnina to his da
l. After somet ime one of the
childr en of this vllla,e starte d goin1 to
schoo
one now wante d to buy and wear
s for all the families of the vlllage for every
ln!allo rlna. She starte d sli!ch lna dothe

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35.Z How can you say that the Himalayas represents a very youthful topography? 1
35.3 Geologlcally, name the most ancient and the most recent landforms of India. Z
36. Read the source elven below and answer the question that follows:
Each famlly met
There was a vlla1e Inhabited by several families. Each family produced enou1h to feed Its members.
decided to
Its needs by the members maklnc their own dothes and teachln1 their own chHdren. One of the famllles
of apiculture. After
send one of Its sons to an a1rlculture colle1e. The boy Sot his admission In the nearby cole1e
that he
some time he became qualified In aero- enslneerlns and came back to the villa1e. He proved to be so creative
which increased the yield of wheat. Thus a new job of a1ro- en1lneer was
could desl1n an Improved type of ploulfl,
and filled In the vlNa1e. The famlly In the vllla1e sold the surplus In a nearby nellflbourln1 vlla1e. They earned
created
time held. a
1ood profit, which they shared amon1 themselves. Inspired by this success all the famllles after some
their children too. They requested the panchayat to
meetln1 In the vlllap. They all wanted to have a better future for
panchayat that they would all send their chldren to school. The
open a school In the vlll11e. They assured the
the help of 10vemment, opened a school. A teacher was reaulted from a nearby town. All the
panchayat, with
daulflter
children of this vlllase started 1olnc to school. After sometime one of the families pve tralnln1 to his
buy and wear
lntallorln1- She started stftchln1 dothes for all the families of the vllage for everyone now wanted to
Job, that of a tailor was created. This had another positive effect. The time of
well-tailored clothes. Thus another new
In 10lns far for buyln1 dothes was saved. As the farmers spent more time In the field, the yield of the
the farmers
farms went up. This was the beslnnln1 of prosperity. The farmers had more than what they could
time, this vlllase,
consume. Now they could sell what they produced to others who came to their vlla1e markets. Over
bqlnnlnc, had many like teacher, tailor. a1ro- enslneer and many
which formally had no Job opportunities In the
the story of a simple vllla1e where the rising level of human capital enabled It to evolve Into a place
more. This was
rich with complex and modem economic activities.

36.1 What Is the main oaupatlon of the village1 1

36.Z What are the positive Impact of tailoring 1 Z
36.3 Name different types of job opportunity that created In the village later? 1
SECTION F
MAP SKILL BASED QUEmONs (2+3=5)
their correct
37.a Two places A and B have been marked on the given outline map of the world. Identify then and write
names on the lines drawn near them.2
A. The Axis power of First world war.
B. The central power of t he first world war.
37.b On the outline map of India locate and label ANYTHREE of the following with suitable Symbols. 3
A. Krishna river
B. Satpura mountain
C. K2 mountain peak
D. Pullcat lake

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