CBSE Class 9 Social Science Sample Paper Set 68

SECTION -A

1.1 Mention the livelihood practices of the Banjaras. 

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1.2 Which Kingdom of Java was split in 1755 ? 

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1.3 Why did Captain Swing riots start in England? 

2. Define the term 'Loo' . 

3.. In which year did the Government of India appoint the second Backward Classes Commission ?

4. The government can impose some restrictions on our freedom in the large public 1 interest and national interest if the situation demands. In the light of this statement, mention one situation and the restriction to be imposed.

5. What is an electoral roll ? 

6. What was the percentage of people living below poverty line in 2000 in India?

7. What was the thought of Gandhiji about truly independent India ?

8. Who is a poor person according to the World Bank ? 

9.1 Whose life did the Criminal Tribes Act impact and how ? 

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9.2 How did the hunting of tiger come to be seen as a sporting trophy ? 

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9.3 Why did opium production in British territories decline by 1820's whereas the production outside the British territories increased ?

10.1 Describe any three effects of decolonization on cricket. 

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10.2 Who led the American Woman Suffrage Association and what were her demands?

11.1 Why is cricket called a peculiar game? Give any three reasons. 

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11.2 When were the English in India forbidden from wearing Indian clothes and why? 

12. Distinguish between Moist Deciduous and Dry Deciduous forests. 

13. Why is literacy an important quality of population? Explain. 

14. What is a Bio-reserve ? Mention its main objectives ? 

15. "Women are subjected to many public restrictions in Saudi Arabia". What values are ignored in this conduct by state ?

16. Mention the powers and functions of Indian Parliament. 

17. Define the following : 

(a) Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) (b) Ballot Paper

(c) Election Day.

18. How is poverty line estimated in India ? 

19. Write any three effects of economic growth on the people of India. 

20. How is the high level of indebtedness both the cause and effect of poverty ? 

21.1 How did the Forest Acts change the life of pastoralists ? Explain. 

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21.2 Describe the forest laws imposed by the dutch on the villagers of Java. 5

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21.3 'Enclosures filled the pockets of the English landlords but the poor faced hardships'. Justify the statement.

22.1 Describe the history of Gymkhana cricket which led to first-class cricket being organized on communal and racial lines.

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22.2 Distinguish between the clothing styles in Europe before and after the 18th century. 5

23. Describe any five characteristic features of monsoon. 5

24. Describe the distribution of rich and diverse wildlife of India. 5

25 "Rights are guarantees. But if no one honours them, they are of no use". 5

Explain the statement with suitable examples.

26 In the modern democracy why do some people avoid voting ? Give reasons. 5

The student has to attempt any one map question from question numbers 27a, 27b

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