Annual Exam Model Question Paper 2019 - 2020 Part-III

9th Standard

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Social Science

Time : 02:45:00 Hrs
Total Marks : 100

    Part I

    Answer all the questions.

    Choose the most suitable answer from the given four alternatives and write the option code with the corresponding answer.

    14 x 1 = 14
  1. Direct ancestor of modern man was ______.

    (a)

    Homo habilis

    (b)

    Homo erectus

    (c)

    Homo sapiens

    (d)

    Neanderthal man

  2. Assertion (A): Parties shape public opinion.
    Reason (R): They raise and highlight issues of importance.
    (a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A)
    (b) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) does not explain (A)
    (c) (A) is correct and (R) is false
    (d) (A) is false and (R) is true

    (a)

    Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A)

    (b)

    Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) does not explain (A)

    (c)

    (A) is correct and (R) is false

    (d)

    (A) is false and (R) is true

  3. ____________was the Roman Governor responsible for the crucifixion of Jesus.

    (a)

    Innocent I

    (b)

    Hildebrand

    (c)

    Leo I

    (d)

    Pontius Pilate

  4. Hideyoshi was a_________

    (a)

    Noble

    (b)

    Trader

    (c)

    Peasant

    (d)

    Warrior

  5. ________was the second stronghold of Ala-ud-din Khalji's expanding Kingdom

    (a)

    Dauladabad

    (b)

    Delhi

    (c)

    Madurai

    (d)

    Bidar

  6. Decline of_________ helped to move towards urbanisation.

    (a)

    Trade

    (b)

    Feudalism

    (c)

    Freedom

    (d)

    Population

  7. A 10 year old boy is working in a shop. Which right can you use to recover him?

    (a)

    Right to equality

    (b)

    Right to freedom

    (c)

    Right against child labour exploitation

    (d)

    Right to freedom of Religion

  8. The Chinese made coins out of___________

    (a)

    Bronze

    (b)

    Copper

  9. The 'World Population Day' is observed on _____________ every year.

    (a)

    August 11th

    (b)

    September 11th

    (c)

    July 11th

    (d)

    January 11th

  10. The Communlty Development Programme was introduced in the year_________.

    (a)

    1950

    (b)

    1952

    (c)

    1953

    (d)

    1954

  11. The productivity of paddy during the year 2014-2015

    (a)

    3,039 kg

    (b)

    4,429 kg

    (c)

    2,775 kg

    (d)

    3,519 kg

  12. Of the international migrants ___________ percent are women.

    (a)

    85

    (b)

    25

    (c)

    15

    (d)

    20

  13. Part II

    Answer any 10 questions. Question no. 28 is compulsory.

    14 x 2 = 28
  14. Why were the Levalloisian tools called so?

  15. State the salient features of the Ziggurats.

  16. What is Ptolemy's Geography?

  17. What do the internal processes generate?

  18. Glaciers do not form deep narrow valleys. Why?

  19. Mention the various terrestrial biomes.

  20. Why were coins of low value printed in large quantities?

  21. What was the condition of labourer's houses during Industrial Revolution?

  22. Mention the problems of Urbanisation.

  23. Parliamentary and presidential forms of government.

  24. List out the salient features of Tamil Nadu Panchayat Raj Act 1994.

  25. Mention the direct consequences of accidents?

  26. What is National Ayush Movement?

  27. Enlist the reasons for migration.

  28. Part III

    Answer any 10 questions. Question no. 42 is compulsory.

    14 x 5 = 70
  29. Discuss the Neolithic culture in Tamilnadu

  30. Explain the conditions necessary for the success of democracy in India

  31. Give an account of Mobilisation and Democratic Participation.

  32. Write about Chengiz Khan.

  33. Examine the outcome of the geographical discoveries.

  34. What are educational loans?

  35. Enumerate the causes for the Second Industrialization in the USA.

  36. Write short note on (a) Greek House Effert (b) Acid Rain


  37. 1. Why do you think you should cover your head with one hand and hold the table with the other during and earthquake?
    2. During and earthquake, why should we exit through staircase and not use elevators?
    3. Suppose you are in a room of a strong building without any furniture when and earthquake occurs. What would you do to protect yourself from the earthquake?
    4. Reason out why should you stay away from buildings with glass panes during an earthquake.

  38. Write about the merits of unitary form of government.

  39. Describe the major problems & challenges faced by the local self governments.

  40. Mention the rules to ensure Road Safety for children.

  41. Explain the term Virtual water.

  42. Elucidate about some of the interesting findings on migration in Tamil Nadu.

  43. Part IV

    Answer all the questions.

    4 x 3 = 12
  44. Who founded the Vijayanagar Kingdom? Mention the dynasties that ruled over the kingdom.

  45. What is hydrological cycle?

  46. What should you do if you are trapped in a car during a civil unrest?

  47. Mention about the Unitary feature of Indian constitution.

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