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Assessment - March 2024 Model Paper
Marks : 80
Class : 9 Subject : Social Science
Time : 3 Hours
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Question Number Obtained marks Question Number Obtained marks Question Number Obtained marks
1 14 27
2 15 28
3 16 29
4 17 30
5 18 31
6 19 32
7 20 33
8 21 34
9 22 35
10 23 36
11 24 37
12 25 38
13 26
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I. Four choices are given for each incomplete statements. Choose the correct answer
and write the same in [8 x 1 = 8]

1. Founder of Karkota Empire

A. Lalithaditya B. Raja Durlabhavardhana

C. Udayaditya D. Vajraditya

Ans. ____________________

2. The soldiers of Shivaji were experts in this type of warfare

A. Guerilla B. Chakravyuh

C. Combat-Wrestling D. Cannon War

Ans. ____________________

3. The Upper House of the State Legislature

A. Vidhana Sabha B. Lok Sabha

C. Rajya Sabha D. Vidhan Parishat

Ans. ____________________

4. The comerstone of Indian society is

A. City Community B. Tribal Community

C. Rural Community D. Town Community

Ans. ____________________
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5. "Biodiversity Zone of kannataka.

A. The Malnad B. The coast

C. The Northern Maidan D. The Southern Maidan

Ans. ____________________

6. District that has maximum number of waterfalls in Karnataka.

A. Uttara Kannada B. Mangaluru

C. Udupi D. Belagavi

Ans. ____________________

7. Reserve Bank of India was established in the year.

A. 1947 B. 1935

C. 1962 D. 1986

Ans. ____________________

8. Complaints where the value of goods or services less than 20 Lakhs shall be registered
at

A. The National Commission B. Taluk Forum

C. The State Commission D. District Forum

Ans. ____________________

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II. Answer the following questions in a sentence each : [8 x 1 = 8]

9. Which is the collection of the teachings of Guru Nanak?

10. Who Advocated "Aham Brahmasmi''?

11. What is Socialization?

12. What are the Values a child learns in a family atmosphere ?

13. Define Irrigation Farming.

14. What are the factors of Production?

15. What is the Naval Base near Karwar known as?

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16. What is marketing?

III. Answer the following questions in three to four sentences each [8 x 2 = 16]

17. How were Economic factors responsible for the French Revolution?

18. What is the purpose of establishing Lok Adalats?

19. How are the Indian tribes Classified Greographically?

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20. Explain the geographical location of Karnataka in India.

21. Mention the uses of Manganese.

22. Why are sugar industries of Karnataka are concentrated in the catchment areas of the
Cauvery, Krishna and Tunga bhadra?

23. How does division of labour helps in the increase of Production?

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24. What factors are to be kept in mind while taking a decision of Business Mangement?

IV. Answer the following questions in five to six sentences each: [9 x 3 = 27]

25. What are the reasons for the popularity of Christianity?

26. Which are the tenets advocated by Madhvachanya?

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27. What were the reasons for geographical exploration?

28. How are the Directive Principles of the State Policy aims at the holistic development
of India?
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29. Describe the features of an undivided family.

30. How Evergreen Forests are different from the Deciduous Forests of Karnataka?

31. Explain how Karnataka ranks first in the generation of Hydro electricity?

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32. Why Floriculture is developing as an important Entreprenuership in Karnataka?

33. Marketing is important in the development of a country's Economy - How?

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V. Answer the following questions in eight to ten sentences each : [4 x 4 = 16]

34. According to Robert Sewell - "Krishnadevaraya was an unparalled warrior'' -

Substantiate the above statement.

35. Explain how Industries played a prominent role during Moghal Economy.

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36. Explain the election process of the President in India.

37. Road Trasport System in Karnataka is better than Railways. Justify.

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VI. 38. Draw the map of Karnataka and locate the following places. 1+4=5

A) Bandipura

B) Dandeli

C) Mangalore

D) Bidar

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