Social Science Studies (SST) Past Year Paper SA-1(Set-7)- 2014, Class 9, CBSE | Extra Documents & Tests for Class 9 PDF Download

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Summative Assessment-1 2014-2015 
Social Science 
Class – IX 
 
 Time allowed: 3:00 hours                                Maximum Marks: 90 
 
 General Instructions: 
a) The question paper has 30 questions in all. All questions are compulsory. 
b) Marks are indicated against each question. 
c) Questions from serial number 1 to 8 are very short questions. Each question carry 1 
mark. 
d) Questions from serial number 9 to 20 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these questions 
should not exceed 80 words each. 
e) Questions from serial number 21 to 28 are 5 marks questions. Answer of these questions 
should not exceed 100 words each. 
f) Questions from serial number 29 and 30 are map questions of 3 marks each from history 
and geography. After completion, attach the map inside your answer book. 
 
 
1. When was the assembly of Estates General called by LousXVI? 
2. In which state Garo, Khasi and Jaintia hills are located? 
3. What is the total length of the coastline of Indian including mainland, Andaman and Nicobar 
and Lakshadweep islands? 
4. Which is the longest Peninsular river of our country? 
5. How did Pinochet treat those people who wanted to restore democracy in Chile? 
6. Mention any one the main function of a constitution. 
7. What is the main feature of democracy? 
8. Mention any two characteristics of the modern farming? 
9. How did abolition of slavery become possible in France? Explain. 
10. How were conservatives different from radicals and liberals? 
Or 
“Nazism reflects ugly face of humanity”. State three argument in support of the statement. 
11. Describe the economic condition of Russia before 1905. 
Or 
Who wrote the book ‘Third Reich of Dreams’? What did the author describe in this book? 
12. Name the part of the Northern plains which is formed of older alluvium. Mention any two 
characteristic features of it. 
13. Why is the Peninsular plateau of India known as store house of minerals? Explain. 
14. How do rapid urbanization and industrialisation caused river pollution? 
15. Explain any three main features of the Brahamaputra river system. 
16. Citizens of a non – democratic nation can bring about a change is the political system of the 
country’. Write any three traits which can help them to do so. 
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Summative Assessment-1 2014-2015 
Social Science 
Class – IX 
 
 Time allowed: 3:00 hours                                Maximum Marks: 90 
 
 General Instructions: 
a) The question paper has 30 questions in all. All questions are compulsory. 
b) Marks are indicated against each question. 
c) Questions from serial number 1 to 8 are very short questions. Each question carry 1 
mark. 
d) Questions from serial number 9 to 20 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these questions 
should not exceed 80 words each. 
e) Questions from serial number 21 to 28 are 5 marks questions. Answer of these questions 
should not exceed 100 words each. 
f) Questions from serial number 29 and 30 are map questions of 3 marks each from history 
and geography. After completion, attach the map inside your answer book. 
 
 
1. When was the assembly of Estates General called by LousXVI? 
2. In which state Garo, Khasi and Jaintia hills are located? 
3. What is the total length of the coastline of Indian including mainland, Andaman and Nicobar 
and Lakshadweep islands? 
4. Which is the longest Peninsular river of our country? 
5. How did Pinochet treat those people who wanted to restore democracy in Chile? 
6. Mention any one the main function of a constitution. 
7. What is the main feature of democracy? 
8. Mention any two characteristics of the modern farming? 
9. How did abolition of slavery become possible in France? Explain. 
10. How were conservatives different from radicals and liberals? 
Or 
“Nazism reflects ugly face of humanity”. State three argument in support of the statement. 
11. Describe the economic condition of Russia before 1905. 
Or 
Who wrote the book ‘Third Reich of Dreams’? What did the author describe in this book? 
12. Name the part of the Northern plains which is formed of older alluvium. Mention any two 
characteristic features of it. 
13. Why is the Peninsular plateau of India known as store house of minerals? Explain. 
14. How do rapid urbanization and industrialisation caused river pollution? 
15. Explain any three main features of the Brahamaputra river system. 
16. Citizens of a non – democratic nation can bring about a change is the political system of the 
country’. Write any three traits which can help them to do so. 
 
 
 
 
17. ‘India’s constitution was  drawn up under difficult circumstances’. Justify the statement with 
the help of the difficulties faced by the Constituent Assembly. 
18. Describe three common features of non – democratic countries. 
19. “Employment structure is characterized by self-employment in the primary sector’. Explain 
the statement. 
20. Why are women employed in low paid work? Give any three reasons. 
21. What does subsistence crisis mean? What led to subsistence crisis in France? Explain. 
22. Explain the impact of Russian revolution on the world. 
Or 
How did the Nazi extend their control over the youth in Germany? Explain. 
23. Explain the three types of plates and write the effects of movement of plates? 
24. Write any three arguments in favour and two against democracy as a form of government. 
25. Evaluate how did the white minority and the black majority agree to draw up a common 
constitution for South Africa? 
26. ‘The government must develop more non-farming production activities to enhance 
employment opportunities in villages. Mention five such suitable activities and give a reason 
for each. 
27. Classify the following into land, labour and capital: 
a) Orange pickers 
b) Packaging machines 
c) Water 
d) Wood 
e) Money 
Give reasons in support of your answer. 
28. “Education is a very important input for the growth of India”. Justify the statement. 
29. Three items A, B and C are shown in the given outline map of France. Identify these items 
with the help of following information and write their correct names on the lines marked on 
the map. 
a) A region not affected by great fear 
b) The epicenter of main panic movements 
c) Port related to slave trade.