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Class IX: Social Science: SA-I: Practice Paper

1 Who was the author of the book "The Spirit of the Laws"? (1)
2 Which is the largest river of the Peninsular Plateau? (1)
3 What do the lofty peaks represent about the age of the Himalayas? (1)
4 What is the degree of longitude of westernmost tip of India lying in Gujarat? (1)
5 Which party ruled Poland in 1980? (1)
6 When was the military coup by Pervez Musharraf held? (1)
7 Mention any two principles to which the white minority agreed to compromise for co- existence in South Africa. (1)
8 Farmer‟s plough is an example of which factor of production? (1)
9 Briefly describe the role of French philosophers in creating awareness among the people to fight for their rights? (3)
10(a) Explain Karl Marx‟s theory of Socialism. (3)
OR
10(b) Describe the suffering of Jews caused by Holocaust.
11(a) Illustrate the main events which lead to the February Revolution in Petrograd. (3)
OR
11(b) Describe briefly the early phase of Hitler‟s life.
12 Describe any three important features of the Godavari Basin. (3)
13 What was the need for selecting the standard meridian of India? Explain. (3)
14 Why is the Northern plain of India more productive agriculturally? Give three reasons. (3)
15 Why are large number of meanders found in the Northern plains of India? (3)
16 How was Poland ruled by the communist government? Give 3 features. (3)
17 "The preamble of Indian constitution provides a Philosophy and Values of constitution." Explain any three values that you derive from it. (3)
18 "Democracy leads to better decisions in comparison to non-democratic form of government‟. Give three reasons. (3)
19 How is investment in human capital similar to investment in physical capital? Mention three similarities. (3)
20 Mention any three steps taken by government to improve literacy rate in India. (3)
21 Examine the changes brought about in the life of women by the revolutionary government. (5)
22(a) New developments could be seen under Stalin in Russia in the villages. Describe these developments. (5)
OR
22(b) Which event led to Great Economic Depression ? How did it affect the German economy? Explain.
23 Name two coastal strips of the Peninsular plateau of India. Describe two characteristics of each. (5)
24 What is meant by the Apartheid ? How did the people of South Africa struggle against it? (5)
25 "Is Democracy the best form of governance‟? Support your answer with suitable arguments. (5)
26 What is the main production activity in Palampur? Explain any four non – farm activities done in this village. (5)
27 Define non farm activities. Describe any two non-farm activities practised in Palampur. (5)
28 Explain any five effects of unemployment in India. (5)
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. (3)
(A) Prison storm place
(B) Epicenter of main panic movement in eastern France
(C) Epicenter of main panic movement in western France

30 On the given political outline map of India, locate and label the following with appropriate symbols. (3)
(X) Standard Meridian of India
(Y) Bomdila Pass
(Z) Chilika Lake

 

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Class IX: Social Science: SA-I: Practice Paper

1. What do you understand by the term Old Regime? (1)
2 Which is the highest mountain peak of peninsular India? (1)
3 Which type of drainage pattern does an area have where hard and soft rocks exist parallel to each other? (1)
4 Which longitude is considered to be the standard meridian for Indian Standard time? (1)
5 When did the Constituent Assembly adopt the Constitution of India? (1)
6 Which was the only country till 1900 having voting right for every adult? (1)
7 What is the name given to the Parliament in China? (1)
8 What was the expenditure percentage of GDP in 1951-52 on education? (1)
9 Describe the events of 14th July 1789. (3)
10(a) What was the impact of Russian Revolution on the world? (3)
OR
10(b) Describe three problems faced by the Weimar Republic soon after its Birth.
11(a) Explain the consequences of the 1905 Revolution in Russia. (3)
OR
11(b) Explain any three methods adopted by Hitler for educating German youth in the spirit of National Socialism.
12 State the latitudinal and longitudinal extent of India's mainland. What is the Latitude of Tropic of Cancer? (3)
13 'Rivers have been of fundamental importance throughout the human history.' Justify these three points. (3)
14 Describe any three features of Shivalik range. (3)
15 Which three river systems form the Northern Plains of India? Mention main features of each. (3)
16 Mention the steps taken to curtail the power and popularity of solidarity. (3)
17 "The preamble of Indian constitution provides a Philosophy and Values of constitution." Explain any three values that you derive from it. (3)
18 "Democracy is considered the best form of government and is clearly better than any other alternative". Mention three relevant points to show what it offers. (3)
19 State the importance of growing more than one crop on a piece of land. (3)
20 Define Production. Explain the role of labour in production. (3)
21 Who constituted the middle class in French Society? How did they participate in the French Re Describe? (5)
22(a) Relate the changes which followed October Revolution in Russia. (5)
OR
22(b) Explain briefly five incidents that led to Hitler‟s Rise to Power.
23 Describe any five points of significance of Himalayas. (5)
24 Describe the struggle of the South Africa people against Apartheid. (5)
25 Define Democracy and explain its four major features. (5)
26 Describe the employment scenario in the three sectors of the economy in India in recent years. (5)
27 How are the farmers in the village Palampur able to grow more crops from the same land? Explain in five points. (5)
28 Describe five unfavourable effects of population growth in a country like India. (5)
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. (3)
(A) Court at the immense palace
(B) Region not affected by the Great Fear
(C) Region of Southern France was not affected by the Great Fear

30 On the given political outline map of India, locate and label the following with appropriate symbols. (3)
(X) A Northern state which shares its boundary with China and Nepal both
(Y) Lakshdweep Islands
(Z) Kolleru Lake.

 

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Class VIII: Questions for Practice

CHAPTER 1 - RESOURCES

1. What is a resource? What are the different types of resources?
2. Define sustainable development? Write the important principles of sustainable development.
3. Draw a flow chart to explain the classification of resources.
4. Define Conservation of resources. Mention few steps to conserve resources.
5. Human resource is the most valuable resource of the present time. Elaborate.
6. Define value. "Use of a resource depends on its value", explain different types of values.
7. Distinguish between Natural Resource and Human Made Resource.
8. Distinguish between Ubiquitous Resource and Localised Resource.
9. Distinguish between Biotic and Abiotic Resource.
10. Distinguish between Potential and Developed Resource.
11. Distinguish between Renewable and Non-Renewable Resource.
12. Why is the conservation of resources essential?
13. Define the term Utility with a suitable example.

 

CHAPTER 2 - LAND, SOIL, WATER, NATURAL VEGETATION & WILDLIFE

1. Define the following: (a) Land Degradation (b) Ecosystem (c) Extinct Species
    (d) Soil (e) Endangered Species (f) Soil Profile (g) Land Slides
    (h) Natural Vegetation (i) Tundra (j) Biosphere (k) Leaching
2. List out the factors affecting land use pattern of an area.
3. Write down the causes of land degradation and measures to control land degradation.
4. What are the different factors effecting the formation of soil.
5. What are soil horizons? Explain the various soil horizons present in a soil profile with the help of a diagram.
6. Discuss the agricultural practices that can be adopted for soil conservation.
7. Write a note on different types of soil.
8. Write a short note on the availability of water on the earth's surface.
9. What are the factors responsible for the shortage of freshwater?
10. Suggest different ways to conserve water.
11. Name the different types of natural vegetations present in the world.
12. Distinguish between Evergreen Forest and Deciduous Forests.
13. Explain different ways of conservation of forests and wildlife.
14. Explain the effects of clearance and destruction of natural vegetation.
15. Define CITES. What is the role of CITES in saving the flora and fauna?

 

CHAPTER 3 - MINERALS AND POWER RESOURCES

1. Define: (a) Minerals (b) Ore.
2. With the help of a flow chart explain the different types of minerals.
3. Minerals are very important to us. Why?
4. Explain the properties of minerals.
5. Explain the different methods used for the extraction of minerals.
6. Write a note to explain the distribution of minerals in the world and in India.
7. How can we conserve minerals and power minerals?
8. Why is petroleum called 'black gold'?
9. From which two minerals is nuclear energy produced.
10. Write a short note on "Energy needs of the future".
11. Write the advantages and disadvantages of:
(a) Hydel Power (b) Wind Energy (c) Oil fuel (d) Tidal Energy
12. There is a need for development of non-conventional sources of energy. Give reasons.
13. Explain different type's conventional and non-conventional sources of energy.
14. Distinguish between metallic and non-metallic minerals.
15. Distinguish between conventional and non-conventional sources of energy.

 

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Class IX: Chapter 3 (Drainage) Multiple Choice Questions:

1. When the streams flow in different directions from a central peak or dome like structure, a .......... pattern is developed.
(a) Dendritic Drainage Pattern
(b) Trellis Drainage Pattern
(c) Rectangular Drainage Pattern
(d) Radial Drainage Pattern

2. The Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, Chenab and Jhelum are the major tributaries to river .................
(a) Ganges
(b) Brahmaputra
(c) Indus
(d) Godavari

3. The river Ganga in its origin state is known as .................
(a) Alaknanda
(b) Bhagirathi
(c) Bhagirathi-Hooghly
(d) Alaknanda-Hooghly

4. .................... in Assam, is the largest riverine island formed by river Brahmaputra.
(a) Majuli
(b) Sunderban
(c) Namcha Barwa
(d) Tsangpo

5. Which river is popularly known as Dakshin Ganga?
(a) The Krishna
(b) The Godavari
(c) The Kaveri
(d) The Narmada

6. The Narmada river rises in the ....................
(a) Amarkantak
(b) Betul
(c) Nasik
(d) Mahabaleshwar

7. NRCP stands for:
(a) National River Conservation Project
(b) National River Conservation Plan
(c) National River Conversation Plan
(d) National River Conversation Plan

8. The largest salt water lake in India is known as
(a) Nainital Lake
(b) Sursagar Lake
(c) Chilika Lake
(d) Dal Lake

9. What is the total length of river Krishna?
(a) 1312 Kms
(b) 1500 Kms
(c) 1400 Kms
(d) 1250 Kms

10. The Ganga and the Brahmaputra rivers join together and forms the ..................... before submerging into the Bay of Bengal.
(a) Sunderban Delta
(b) Estuaries
(c) Water Divide
(d) Lagoons

11. In the final stage before meeting the seas and oceans, river breakup into various streams called as
(a) Tributaries
(b) Deltas
(c) Estuaries
(d) Distributaries

12. A lake formed when a meandering river is cut off from the mainstream is known as ................
(a) Ox-Bow Lakes
(b) Glacial Lakes
(c) Lagoons
(d) Man Made Lakes

13. River Brahmaputra takes a Hair Pin turn from
(a) Namcha Barwa
(b) Majuli
(c) Dihang
(d) Dibang

14. What is the total length of river Ganga?
(a) 2900 Kms
(b) 2500 Kms
(c) 2700 Kms
(d) 2300 Kms

15. The drainage basins of the peninsular rivers in comparison to the Himalayan Rivers are
(a) Smaller in Size
(b) Larger in Size
(c) Same in Size
(d) Medium in Size

16. Ambala is located on the water divide between
(a) Ganga and Brahmaputra
(b) Indus and Brahmaputra
(c) Indus and Ganga
(d) Ganga and Godavari

17. Which is NOT a common features formed by a river while flowing through plains?
(a) Flood Plains
(b) Meandering
(c) Levees
(d) Tributaries

18. The Amravati, the Bhavani, the Hemavati, the Kabini, etc. are the main tributaries of
(a) The Krishna River
(b) The Godavari River
(c) The Kaveri River
(d) The Mahanadi River

19. The Ganga Action Plan (GAP) Phase – I started in the year ..................
(a) 1984
(b) 1985
(c) 1986
(d) 1987

20. The Brahmaputra River, while flowing outside India is popularly known as .................
(a) Lohit
(b) Dihang
(c) Brahmaputra
(d) Tsangpo

 

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Class VIII: Chapter 3 (Mineral and Power Resources) Multiple Choice Question's

Q1. A naturally occurring substance that has a definite chemical composition is known as a .............
(a) Ore
(b) Mineral
(c) Soil
(d) Land

Q2. Which one of the following properties of a mineral is not correct?
(a) Impure
(b) Non-Renewable
(c) Non-Exhaustible
(d) Unevenly Distributed

Q3. Minerals that lie near the earth's surface are simply dug out by the process known as ...............
(a) Quarrying        
(b) Drilling
(c) Open Cast Mining
(d) Shaft Mining

Q4. Non-metallic minerals like Limestone, Sandstone, Marble, etc. are found in the ..................
(a) Metamorphic Rocks
(b) Igneous Rocks
(c) Sedimentary Rocks
(d) Weathered Rocks

Q5. .................. is the largest producer of bauxite in the world.
(a) Africa
(b) Australia
(c) North America
(d) South America

Q6. Solar, wind, tidal, geothermal, biogas, atomic energy, etc are the examples of ..................
(a) Conventional
(b) Non- Conventional
(c) Ferrous
(d) Non-Ferrous

Q7. Aluminum is obtained from ..................
(a) Iron Ore
(b) Bauxite
(c) Crude Oil
(d) Rocks

Q8. Organic waste such as dead plant and animal material, animal dung and kitchen waste can be converted into a gaseous fuel called ..................
(a) Biogas
(b) Natural gas
(c) CNG
(d) LPG

Q9. .................. is found with petroleum deposits and is released when crude oil is brought to the surface.
(a) Natural Gas
(b) Crude Oil
(c) Hydel Energy
(d) Biogas

Q10. .................. can be of black, green, red, yellow or brown in colour.
(a) Copper
(b) Silicon
(c) Mica
(d) Aluminum

Q11. .................. is the world's largest producer of diamonds, gold and platinum.
(a) Antarctica
(b) Australia
(c) India
(d) Africa

Q12. Metallic minerals which contain iron is known as .................. minerals
(a) Non-Metallic
(b) Power
(c) Ferrous
(d) Non-Ferrous

Q13. The process of taking out minerals from rocks buried under the earth's surface is called ..................
(a) Quarrying
(b) Drilling
(c) Extracting
(d) Mining

Q14. .................. is the largest producer and exporter of mica in the world.
(a) Brazil
(b) America
(c) India
(d) Antarctica

Q15. .................. is obtained from energy stored in the nuclei of atoms of naturally occurring radio active elements like Uranium and Thorium.
(a) Nuclear Power Energy
(b) Solar Energy
(c) Tidal Energy
(d) Wind Energy

Q16. Heat energy obtained from the earth is called ..................
(a) Solar Energy
(b) Geothermal Energy
(c) Hydel Energy
(d) Tidal Energy

Q17. China, Malaysia and Indonesia are among the world's leading ................. producers.
(a) Tin
(b) Gold
(c) Silver
(d) Diamond

Q18. .................. is a rock deposit that contains enough mineral to make it economically feasible to extract and purify to derive a desired product material.
(a) Coal
(b) Mineral
(c) Bauxite
(d) Ore

Q19. ................. is used in computer industry and is obtained from quartz
(a) Copper
(b) Silicon
(c) Mica
(d) Aluminum

Q20. .................. can be obtained by building dams at narrow openings of the sea.
(a) Geothermal Energy
(b) Hydel Energy
(c) Tidal Energy
(d) Wind Energy

 

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