SHAHEED RAJPAL D.A.V.

PUBLIC SCHOOL
PRE ANNUAL EXAM (2023-24)
SOCIAL SCIENCE (SET-B)
TIME: 3 Hours Class: IX M.M.: 80

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
I. The 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 questions 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. Answer to each question should not exceed 100 words.
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. However, an internal choice has been
provided in few questions. Only one of the choices in such questions have to be attempted.
IX. In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever
necessary.
Section A
1 Name the form of government in which the rulers are elected by the people.
(a) Dictatorship (b) Democracy (c) Monarchy (d) Non-Democratic
2 The Himalayas are geologically young and structurally fold mountains they run in a west-
east direction from the______________________.
a) Brahmaputra to Ganga
b) Indus to the Brahmaputra
c) Indus to Ganga
d) Brahmaputra to Indus
3 Match the Column A & B and select the right combination for your answer:

A B
A River along with its tributaries. 1 A Gorge
B Erosional features in river course 2 A Water divide
C An upland separating drainage 3 A River System
basins

a) A3,B2,C1
b) B1,A2,C3
c) C1,A2,B3
d) A3,B1,C2
4 What is the effect of internal migration of the population?
(a) It leads to increase in the population of the country.
(b) It changes the distribution of the population of the country.
(c) It does not affect the distribution pattern of the population of the country.
It affects the age composition of the population of the country.
5 Assertion (A) : In India, people elect their own representatives to rule.
Reason (R) : India is an Indirect democracy.
(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 true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
6 The Constitution begins with a short statement of its basic values. What is it called?
(a) Preface (b) Article (c) Introduction (d) Preamble
7 No person can legally claim any special treatment or privilege just because he or she
happens to be an important person. Which is this fundamental right ?
a) Rule of law
b) Right to Freedom
c) Right to Equality
d) Right to Law
8 “To reside in any part of the country” is a type of right to -------------------------.
9

The above shown cartoon was drawn on the celebration of 50 years of independence.
Choose the incorrect option regarding the display in this cartoon .
a) The portraits on the wall are of Prime ministers of India .
b) The man is holding a Tricolor in his hand.
c) The man is symbolizing prosperity and high living standard .
d) The news paper head lines are printed as 50 glorious years.
10 The full form of SEBC is ……
a) Systematic and elementary backward classes
b) Socially and efficient backward classes
c) Socially and educationally bright classes
d) Socially and Educationally backward classes
11 The workforce population includes people from 15 years to 59 years.
(a) True
(b) False
12 Which of the following is included in the secondary sector?
(i) Poultry farming (ii) Manufacturing (iii) Transport (iv) Quarrying
a) Only (ii)
b) (i) (ii) & (iv)
c) (iii) & (i)
d) (iii) & (iv)
13 National Anthem of France is :
(a) Vande Matram
(b) Roget de L'Isle
(c) Le Moniteur Universal
(d) Marseillaise
14 Assertion - Covid-19 pandemic had an adverse impact upon the food security.
Reason -Restriction on movement of people and goods and services had impacted
economic activity adversely.
(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 true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
15 Assertion - Some countries have rewritten their constitution.
Reason - Constitution had inappropriate rules and articles.
(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 true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
16 Poverty line for the year 2011 -12 is fixed as Rs ---------------- per month for a person in
urban areas .
a) 216
b) 616
c) 816
d) 1000
17 Assertion -The Enabling Act was passed to establish democracy in Germany.
Reason – It gave Hitler power to rule by decree.

(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 true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
18 During the civil war in Russia Reds were ……….
a) Cooperatives
b) Revolutionaries
c) Bolsheviks
d) Pro – Tsarists
19 Write in the correct sequence
i) Abdication of Tsar
ii) Forming of Provisional Govt.
iii) Decision to form constituent assembly

a) i) ,iii), ii) b) ii), i), iii) c) iii), i) ,ii) d) i), ii), iii)
20 Which of the following is situated to the east of IST completely ?
a) Gujarat
b) Bihar
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) Madhya Pradesh
Section B
21 Write features of presidential form of government. 2
22 Justify naming the Indian Ocean after India. 2
OR
Indian Standard Time is calculated by using a longitude that is not at the center of Indian
land mass . Justify.
23 Which social and economic groups are vulnerable to poverty? 2
24 Who were the Bolsheviks and Mensheviks? 2
Section C
25 Write three reasons why rights are essential for a Democracy. 3
26 How health of population may effect the human capital formation? 3
OR
How educated population may speed up development in a country?
27 Explain any three indicators of poverty that are also seen as causes of poverty. 3
28 How can we keep rivers clean to rescue ecosystem’s health? 3
29 Describe the status of women in Nazi Germany. 3
Section D
30 Write the names of divisions of Coastal Plains from west to east. Mention the water 5
bodies near these coastal divisions and the states they are located in.
OR
What is a Deltaic coastal plain? Where in India are such plains located?

31 Explain the procedure for nomination of candidates in election in India. How important is 5
the educational qualification of aspirants in nomination?
OR
Write a detailed account of elections in India, specifying role of Election commission in
Indian elections.
32 What is Unemployment? Discuss three types of Unemployment. Suggest any one way to 5
solve this problem .
OR
How employment helps in development of a country?
33 What were the main clauses of the treaty of Versailles? How it affected the world polity 5
in the later years?
OR
Who were November criminals? Why were they unpopular among the German people?
Section E
34 Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow. 4

The introduction of Rationing in India dates back to the 1940s against the backdrop of
the Bengal famine. The rationing system was revived in the wake of an acute food
shortage during the 1960s, prior to the Green Revolution. In the wake of the high
incidence of poverty levels, as reported by the NSSO in the mid-1970s, three important
food intervention programmes were introduced: Public Distribution System (PDS) for
food grains (in existence earlier but strengthened thereafter); Integrated Child
Development Services (ICDS) (introduced in 1975 on an experimental basis) and Food-for
-Work** (FFW) (introduced in 1977–78). Over the years, several new programmes have
been launched and some have been restructured with the growing experience of
administering the programmes. At present, there are several Poverty Alleviation
Programmes (PAPs), mostly in rural areas, which have an explicit food component also.
While some of the programmes such as PDS, mid-day meals etc. are exclusively food
security programmes, most of the PAPs also enhance food security. Employment
programmes greatly contribute to food security by increasing the income of the poor.

34.1 Why Rationing system was revived in 1960s? 1

34.2 During the years 2020-21 the rationing system was revived. Why? 1
34.3 How PAPs enhance food security? 2
35 Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow. 4

French Revolution The French Revolution was a period of time in France when the
people overthrew the monarchy and took control of the government. The French
Revolution lasted 10 years from 1789 to 1799. It began on July 14, 1789 when
revolutionaries stormed a prison called the Bastille. Before the French Revolution, in the
18th century the people of France were divided into social groups called "Estates." The
First Estate included the clergy (church leaders), the Second Estate included the nobles,
and the Third Estate included the commoners. Most of the people were members of the
Third Estate. The Third Estate paid most of the taxes, while the nobility lived lives of
luxury and got all the high-ranking jobs. During the period of Revolution Louis XVI was
the king. Louis XVI belonged to the Bourbon Dynasty. During the Revolution he was
removed from power and revolutionaries created a constitution and declared the Rights
of man and Citizens. The Time Period of 1793-94 in French history is known as the Reign
of Terror because of Cruel rule of Robespierre. However, after 1999 Napoleon Bonaparte
rose to power and crowned himself as the emperor of France in 1804.

35.1 Which Estate was the largest ?

35.2 How long did the French revolution take to remove king?
35.3 Write any two outcomes of French revolution.

36 Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow. 4

The most significant feature of the Indian population is the size of its adolescent
population. It constitutes one-fifth of the total population of India. Adolescents are,
generally, grouped in the age group of 10 to 19 years. They are the most important
resource for the future. Nutrition requirements of adolescents are higher than those of a
normal child or adult. Poor nutrition can lead to deficiency and stunted growth. But in
India, the diet available to adolescents is inadequate in all nutrients. A large number of
 adolescent girls suffer from anaemia. Their problems have so far not received adequate
attention in the process of development. The adolescent girls have to be sensitised to
the problems they confront. Awareness among them can be improved through the
spread of literacy and education. National Population Policy Recognising that the
planning of families would improve individual health and welfare, the Government of
India initiated a comprehensive Family Planning Programme in 1952. The Family Welfare
Programme has sought to promote responsible and planned parenthood on a voluntary
basis. The National Population Policy (NPP) 2000 is a culmination of years of planned
efforts. The NPP 2000 provides a policy framework for imparting free and compulsory
school education up to 14 years of age, reducing infant mortality rate to below 30 per
1000 live births, achieving universal immunisation of children against all vaccine
preventable diseases, promoting delayed marriage for girls, and making family welfare a
people-centred programme.

36.1 ) Which part of population is called Adolescent population? 1

36.2 ) Why Adolescent population is considered most important population?1
36.3 ) Write two ways in which India can improve human capital for future. 2

Section F
37a On the given outline political map of world identify items A & B 5
) A- A Central power in World War I
B- A place where people stormed prison in 1789 & started Revolution.

37 On the given outline political map of India mark and label the following items.
b) C- A neighbouring country that was part of India till 1945.
D- The state with lowest density of population.
E- Any state in north India with high density of population.