IX SST SP1

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA STEEL PLANT - CLASS IX SOCIAL SCIENCE SAMPLE PAPER

SET - A (Total Marks: 40)

I. Multiple Choice Questions (10 X 1 = 10 Marks)

1. Which place in India receives the highest average rainfall in the world?
   Check Answer

   (b) Mawsynram
   (a) Cherrapunji (b) Mawsynram (c) Silchar (d) Guwahati
2. The Gujjar Bakarwals, a great herding community, primarily live in:
   Check Answer

   (c) Jammu and Kashmir
   (a) Himachal Pradesh (b) Rajasthan (c) Jammu and Kashmir (d) Maharashtra
3. What is the minimum age required to contest a Lok Sabha election in India?
   Check Answer

   (c) 25 years
   (a) 18 years (b) 21 years (c) 25 years (d) 30 years
4. The accepted average calorie requirement per person per day in rural India is:
   Check Answer

   (b) 2400 calories
   (a) 2100 calories (b) 2400 calories (c) 2500 calories (d) 2000 calories
5. The word 'monsoon' is derived from which Arabic word?
   Check Answer

   (a) Mausim
   (a) Mausim (b) Mausam (c) Monson (d) Masoom
6. Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
   Check Answer

   (b) President of India
   (a) Prime Minister (b) President of India (c) Chief Justice (d) Home Minister
7. Which devastating famine killed 30 lakh people in Bengal in 1943?
   Check Answer

   (a) Famine of Bengal
   (a) Famine of Bengal (b) Famine of Odisha (c) Famine of Bihar (d) Famine of Rajasthan
8. Dhangars are an important pastoral community of which state?
   Check Answer

   (d) Maharashtra
   (a) Gujarat (b) Karnataka (c) Uttar Pradesh (d) Maharashtra
9. The 'Antyodaya cards' are issued to which group?
   Check Answer

   (a) Poorest of the poor
   (a) Poorest of the poor (b) People below poverty line (c) Senior citizens (d) Government employees
10. The strong, gusty, hot, dry winds blowing during the day over north India are:
    Check Answer

    (b) Loo
    (a) Kaal Baisakhi (b) Loo (c) Trade winds (d) Mango showers

II. Fill in the Blanks (09 X 01 = 09 Marks)

1. Weather refers to the state of the atmosphere over an area at _______.
   Answer

   any point of time
2. _______ is the stock of foodgrains procured by the government through FCI.
   Answer

   Buffer Stock
3. MGNREGA 2005 aims to provide _______ days of wage employment to every household.
   Answer

   100
4. The apparent force caused by the earth’s rotation is the _______.
   Answer

   Coriolis force
5. The list of those who are eligible to vote is officially called the _______.
   Answer

   Electoral Roll (or Voters’ List)
6. The dry forested area below the foothills of Garhwal and Kumaun is known as _______.
   Answer

   Bhabar
7. _______ hunger is a consequence of diets persistently inadequate in terms of quantity and quality.
   Answer

   Chronic
8. For Lok Sabha elections, India is divided into _______ constituencies.
   Answer

   543
9. _______ to poverty describes the greater probability of certain communities becoming poor.
   Answer

   Vulnerability

III. Match the Following (03 X 01 = 03 Marks)

1. Raikas              (A) Himachal Pradesh
2. Gaddi Shepherds     (B) Africa
3. Maasai              (C) Rajasthan

Check Answer

1-(C), 2-(A), 3-(B)

IV. Short Answer Questions (05 X 02 = 10 Marks)

1. Define 'Climate'.
   Answer

   Climate refers to the sum total of weather conditions and variations over a large area for a long period of time.
   This observation period is generally more than thirty years.
2. Why is a buffer stock created by the government?
   Answer

   It is created to distribute foodgrains in deficit areas and among the poor at a lower price.
   It also helps resolve food shortages during adverse weather or natural calamities.
3. What is Universal Adult Franchise?
   Answer

   It means that every citizen aged 18 and above has the right to vote in elections.
   In this system, every vote has one value regardless of caste, religion, or gender.
4. What are 'Bugyals'?
   Answer

   Bugyals are vast natural pastures found on high mountains above 12,000 feet.
   They are covered with snow in winter and come to life with grasses after April.
5. What is the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MDPI)?
   Answer

   It is an index used by NITI Aayog to analyse poverty using indicators like health, education, and standard of living.
   It measures deprivations directly rather than just focusing on income levels.

V. Long Answer Questions (02 X 04 = 08 Marks)

1. Describe the powers of the Election Commission of India.
   Answer

   The EC takes decisions on every aspect of conduct and control of elections from announcement to declaration of results.
   It implements the Code of Conduct and punishes any candidate or political party that violates its rules.
   During elections, it can order the government to follow guidelines to prevent the misuse of governmental power.
   Government officers on election duty work under the control of the EC rather than the government.
   The Commission can even order a repoll if it believes the polling was not fair in a constituency.
2. Explain the three dimensions of food security.
   Answer

   Availability of food means food production within the country, food imports, and previous years' stock in granaries.
   Accessibility means that food is within reach of every person without any physical or social barriers.
   Affordability implies that individuals have enough money to buy sufficient, safe, and nutritious food to meet dietary needs.
   Food security is ensured only when enough food is available for all persons at all times.
   It also requires that all persons have the capacity to buy food of acceptable quality.