Practice Paper – TERM II (2021 – 2022)

Class – IX
Social Science (087)
Time: 2 hours Maximum Marks: 40
General Instructions:
i. The question paper is divided into five sections- Section A, Section B, Section C, Section D and Section
E. The question paper has 13 questions in all.
ii. All questions are compulsory; however internal choices are given in some questions. Attempt any one
of them.
iii. Marks are indicated against each question.
iv. Section A: Questions from serial number 1 to 5 are very short answer type questions of 2 marks
each. Answer of these questions should not exceed 40 words each.
v. Section B: Questions from serial number 6 to 8 are short answer type questions of 3 marks each.
Answer of these questions should not exceed 80 words each.
vi. Section C: Questions from serial number 9 and 10 are long answer type questions of 5 marks each.
Answer of these questions should not exceed 120 words each.
vii. Questions from serial number 11 and 12 are source based question, carrying of 4 marks each.
viii. Question number 13 is a map based question of 3 marks with two parts-13.1 from history (1 mark)
and 13.2 from Geography (2 marks)
SECTION – A
1. Who were the Bolsheviks?
2. Why does India have a monsoon type of climate?
3. Identify the social and economic groups which are most vulnerable to poverty in India?
4. What makes an election democratic?
5. Study the following climatic data and answer the questions given below: -

5.1 Name the rainiest month of the year. How much is the rainfall in this month?
5.2 Name the hottest month and write the temperature.
SECTION – B
6. How is socio-cultural and economic factor responsible for poverty in India?
OR
Explain the principle measures taken in Punjab, Kerala & West Bengal to reduce poverty?
7. What were the social, economic and political conditions in Russia before 1905?
8. Explain the three types of election in India.
SECTION – C
9. Explain the major powers and functions of the Parliament.
OR
“The Prime Minister is the head of the government.” Justify the statement.
10. Write a note on any five programmes that have been developed for eradication of poverty in India.
OR
What are the major reasons for the less effectiveness of poverty alleviation programmes?
SECTION – D
11. Read the given text and answer the following questions –

11.1. When was Hitler offered Chancellorship of Germany and by whom?

11.2 What were the provisions and significance of the Fire Decree?
11.3 When was the Enabling Act passed in Germany? How did this act establish dictatorship of Hitler in
Germany?
12. Read the given text and answer the following questions –

12.1 How many mega bio-diversity countries are there in the world?
12.2 How many species of plants are there in India?
12.3 Divide the plants into two major categories. What is the number of flowering plants found in India.
SECTION – E
13
13.1 On the given outline political map of Europe, identify the country marked as A, with the following
information and write its correct name –
(A) One of the Allied powers in Second World War
13.2 (1) On the outline map of India, identify the features and write their names –
The river drains part of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
OR
The river flowing north of the Tapi and having its estuary in Arabian Sea.
13.2 (2) On the same outline map of India, locate the given feature
(2) Sambhar Lake