GLOBAL INDIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

PUNE
SEMESTER ASSESSMENT - I 2009-10
SUBJECT: Social Science MAX. MARKS : 80
Science IX
CLASS: TIME : 3 hrs
DATE: 5th October 2009

General Instructions:
• There are 31 questions in all. All questions are compulsory to attempt.
• Marks for each question are indicated against the question
• Questions from serial number (1-11) are 1 mark questions. Answer to these
questions may be from one word to one sentence.
• Questions from serial number (12-22) are 3 marks questions. Answer to these
questions should not exceed 80 words each.
• Questions from serial number(23-31) are 4 marks questions. Answers to
these questions should not exceed 100 words each.
• Question 31 is a map-work question. Attach the maps inside your answer
book.

1. Mention any two terms of the Treaty of Versailles which proved to be unfair to
the Germans. (1/2+1/2=1)
2. Enumerate any two reasons that led to Bhumkel Rebellion. (1/2+1/2=1)
3. “Japan does not have any resources yet is one of the most developed nations
of the world. Give Reasons. (1/2+1/2=1)
4. What is production? Give an example. (1/2+1/2=1)
5. State why is north south extent of India larger than its east west extent, even
though the country’s latitudinal and longitudinal extent in degrees is almost the
same value. (1)
6. What are the ‘Constituent Assembly Debates’? Why are they important even
today. (1/2+1/2=1)
7. Write two factors which are responsible for creating and modifying the relief to
its present form (1/2+1/2=1)
8. Why should community be at the heart of any disaster management? (1)
9. Name one neighbouring country that is still struggling to establish democracy.(1)
10. Name a former electrician who was elected President of Poland in 1990. (1)
11. Mention one demerit of political competition. (1)
12. Differentiate between agriculture and forestry. (3x1=3)
13. The abolishment of Monarchy in France and the transformation to a Republican
regime witnessed many revolutionary wars in France. Mention any three
important changes/ events witnessed by the French society during this transitory
phase. (1+1+1=3)
14. Why do you think India needs a written constitution? (1+1+1=3)
15. What is the importance of green revolution in Indian economy? (1+1+1=3)
 16. “The Nazi regime used language and media with care, and often to great
effect.” In the light of the given statement, illuminate the role played by the media
during the Nazi regime. (3x1=3)
17. Java in Indonesia is where the Dutch started the forest management. One of the
very famous tribal communities there had to bear the brunt of these colonial
masters due to the oppressive policies. Discuss. (3x1=3)
18. Explain the following terms,
a. Inland drainage
b. Meander
c. Water Divide

19. “Unemployment has detrimental impact on the overall growth of the

economy” Explain. (3x1=3)
20. Explain how the geographical location has helped India in attaining and important
place in the world market, (3x1=3)
21. What is mitigation? How can an engineered structure help in mitigating the effect
of and earthquake? (1+2=3)
22. Listed under are some undemocratic practices. Replace each one with the
corresponding democratic practice. (1/2x6=3)
a. In an election the people have to choose from amongst the candidates
approved by the ruling party.
b. In a country some citizens have two votes.
c. Candidates from the majority community are alone permitted to contest
and election.
d. A country does not allow its women to vote.
e. Public protest against the government are considered illegal.
f. The media is controlled by the government.

23. Why is the French Revolution referred to as the starting point for Modern
History? (4x1=4)
Or

“The crises in the economy, polity and society formed the background of Hitler’s
rise to power. Born in 1889 in Austria, Hitler spent his youth in poverty. The
German defeat horrified him and the Versailles Treaty made him furious. The Red
banners with Swastika, the Nazi Salute, and the concentration camps were a
spectacle of power for Hitler and the Nazis but they also changed the World.” In
reference to this context, comment on the consequences that the World had to suffer as a
result of Worldview and the rise of Nazism in Germany.
24. Explain four components of disaster management. (4x1=4)
25. You have to participate in a debate on the topic “Democracy is not the best form of
Government”Give two argument each in favour and against it. (4x1=4)
26. What steps have been taken by the government to improve the literacy level in India?
(1+3=4)
27. What are non farm production activities? How can these lead to development in rural
areas? (4x1=4)
 28. Mention any two features of Indian drainage system. Explain different drainage
patterns formed by the streams (2+2=4)
29. Differentiate between the Himalayas and the Peninsular plateau. (4x1=4)
30. Read the following extract from Gandhiji’s Young India and the preamble of
our constitution to answer the questions that follow.
(1/2+1/2+1/2+1/2+1/2+1/2+1=4)
“ I shall strive for a constitution which will
release India from all thralldom and
.
patronage … I shall work for an India in
which the poorest of the poor shall feel it is
their country in whose making they have an
effective voice; an India in which their shall
be no high class and low class of people; an
India in which all communities shall live in
perfect harmony. There can be no room in
such and India for the curse of
untouchability or the curse of intoxicating
drinks or drugs. Women will enjoy the same

WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a a.
SOVEREIGN,SOCIALIST,
SECULAR, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC and to secure to all its citizens:
JUSTICE, social economic and political;
LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship; EQUATLITY of status and of
opportunity and to promote among them all FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the
individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation;

IN OUR CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY this twenty-sixth day of November, 1949, do

HEREBY ADOPT ENACT AND GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION.

How can you say that the Constitution fulfills the first wish of Gandhi?
b. How has the Constitution given the poor an effective the voice?
c. Which feature in the preamble tells that we have a classless society?
d. Which desire of Bapu was fulfilled by the 42nd amendment to the constitution?
e. How does the constitution ensure the rights of women?
f. If a government decides to implement Bapu’s view on intoxication what should it do?
g. If Bapu were to examine the history of democratic India ,would he be satisfied?
Give atleast one reason for your answer .

Q31. Mark the following on the map of India (1X4)

a. River Mahanadi
b. Annaimudi hills
c. Chhota Nagpur Plateau
d. Kanchenjunga peak