KENDRIYA VIDYALYA NO.1.

PANAMBUR, MANGALURU
SOCIAL SCIENCE (CLASS IX)
SESSION ENDING EXAM-2020 SET-2
Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 80

General Instructions:
(i) The question paper has 35 questions in all.
(ii) Marks are indicated against each question.
(iii) Questions from serial number 1 to 20 are objective type questions. Each question carries one
mark. Answer them as instructed.
(iv) Questions from serial number 21 to 28 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these questions should
not exceed 80 words each.
(v) Questions from serial number 29 to 34 are 5 marks questions. Answer of these questions should
not exceed 120 words each.
(vi) Question number 35 is a map question of 6 marks with two parts-35 a. from History (2 marks)
and 35 b. from Geography (4 marks).

SECTION A
Q1. Match the following items given in column A with those in column B. Choose the correct answer from
the options given below : [1]
Column A Column B
(A) Nicolas II 1 Leader of Russian Communist Party
(B) Kerensky 2 Tsar of Russia
(C) Lenin 3 Founder of Indian Communist party
(D) M.N. Roy 4 Prime minister in the provincial govt.

Which type of hunger is a consequence of diets persistently inadequate in terms of quantity and
Q2. quality : [1]
(a) Chronic hunger.
(b) Seasonal hunger
(c) Chain hunger
(d) Fast kept due to spiritual reasons.

Q3. Differentiate between Market and Non-market activities.

Q4. Elections held to fill the vacancy caused by death or resignation of a member of legislature- [1]

Q5. Who gave the slogan “Garibhi Hatao”?. [1]

Q6. Complete the following table with correct information with regard to Elections of India : [1]
Election
Campaign Merits Demerits
? ?
Mention any three guiding values mentioned in the
Q7. constitution ? [1]
OR
 What is ANC?

Q8. Correct the following statement and rewrite : [1]

The labourers in Palampur were working for 100rs per day.
.
Q9.

Which one of the following country is represented in this cartoon ? [1]

(a) Pakistan (b) Syria
(c) Brazil (d) Myanmar

Q10. What is the role of Election Commission in India ? [1]

OR
The list prepared by the EC from a particular constituency…………………..

Q11. Which Fundamental right is called as the ‘heart and soul of the constitution’ ? [1]

Q12. Who is the chairman of the Drafting committee of the Constitution of India? [1]
OR
What is a Preamble ?

Q13. Is China a democratic country or not ? Give reasons ? [1]

Q14. What do you mean by a) Vulnerability b) Social Exclusion [1]

Q15. How many hours is the IST ahead of the GMT ? [1]
(a) 5.30 (b) 5.00
(c) 4.30 (d) 6.00

Q16. What is Human Capital formation [1]

Q17. Which of the following is not a primary sector of economic activities ? [1]
(a) Agriculture (b) Banking
(c) Fishing (d) Diary farming
Q18. Who were mockingly called as ‘November Criminals’? [1]

Q19. In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Read the statements and choose the correct option : [1]
Assertion (A) : A farm labourer does not get the wages set by the government.
Reason (R) : A farm labourer is ready to work on low wages by seeing heavy competition for
work among the farm labourers.
Options:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is correct, but R is wrong.
(d) A is wrong, but R is correct.

Q20. Within a few months he learnt counting, alphabets It was elections in Serbatpur. There were ten
candidates in the elections. Three candidates were from the political parties which have influence
on national level politics. Two candidates were also from the political parties but outside the state
no one knows their parties. A candidate is industrialist One among the candidates has criminal
background. The industrialist used the money and persuaded four candidates to take back their
nominations. Candidate who has criminal background threaten all the candidates for life if they do
participate in the election. Two candidates fearing took back nomination. Analyze the information
given above, considering one of the following correct option : [1]
(a) Unfair Election campaign
(b) Violation of Model Code of Conduct
(c) Violation of Election law
(d) Default candidate nomination

SECTION B
Q21. Give reasons to explain why the Maasai community lost their grazing lands? [3]

Q22. Why is the right to constitutional remedies called the ‘heart and the soul ‘of the constitution?
[3]
OR
Discuss any three fundamental rights provided by the constitution of India.
Q23. Explain the political and Economic conditions in Russia before The 1905 Revolution [3]

Q24. Describe the factors affecting the vegetation. [3]

OR
Differentiate between a Tropical Evergreen and Tropical deciduous forest.

Q25. Explain about the non-farming activities in the village of Palampur OR

[3]
Write a short note on ‘Green Revolution’.

Q26. What is Apartheid? Explain the role of ANC. [3]

Q27. Differentiate between the Himalayan and Peninsular rivers.

 [3]
OR
Differentiate between the Himalayan and Peninsular rivers.

Q28. The revolutionary governments took it upon themselves to pass laws that would translate the ideals of
liberty and equality into everyday practice. Analyse with example. [3]

SECTION C
Q29. Explain the features of the National Population Policy , 2000. [5]
OR
Explain the processes of population change and how they affect population.

Q30. Explain why Nazism was so popular. [5]

Q31. Explain any five anti-poverty measures launched by the government. [5]

Q32. Which are the powers and functions of the Prime Minister ? OR
Differentiate between the Permanent and the Political executive. [5]

Q33. Differentiate between the Advancing Monsoon and Retreating Monsoon. [5]
OR
Differentiate between the Hot weather and the Cold weather season.

Q34. Describe the role of Women in the French Revolution? [5]

OR
Explain a) Reign of Terror b) Reforms of Max millian Robespierre.

MAP SKILL BASED QUESTION

Q35. (a) Two places A and B have been marked on the given outline map of world and France. Identify them
and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them: [2]
History :
(A) USSR
(B) Unite states of america

(C) Bordeaux
(b) the given outline map of India locate and label any four of the following with suitable symbols :
Geography : [4]
(i) Anaimudi
(ii) The state having highest and lowest population density.

(iii) Bird Sanctuary - Bharatpur