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QUARTERLY EXAMINATION 2023
CLASS 9 SOCIAL SCIENCE
Time : 2.30 Hours Total Marks : 100
Instructions (1)
: Check the question paper for fairness of printing. If there is any lack of fairness, inform
the Hall Supervisor immediately.
(2) Use Blue or Black ink to write and underline.
I. Choose the Correct Answer. 14 × 1 = 14
1. ________ is genetically closest to humans.
a) Gorilla b) Chimpanzee c) Orang – utan d) Great Apes.
2. The Sumerian system of writing -
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a) Pictographic b) Hieroglyphic c) Sonogram d) cuneiform
3. Tri – ratnas are the three principles taught by ________
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a) Buddha b) Mahavira c) Lao-tze d) Confucius
4. The Peloponnesian war was fought between ________ and ________
a) Greeks and Persian b) plebeians and patricians
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c) Spartans and Athenians d) Greeks and Romans
5. Which one of the following is not a depositional feature of a glacier?
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a) Cirque b) Moraines c) Drumlins d) Eskers
6. The ________ is the chief energy source of the Earth.
a) Sun b) Moon c) Stars d) Clouds
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7. Assertion (A): In maps oceans are always shown in blue.
Reason (R) : It indicates the natural colour of the oceans.
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a) Both A and R are correct and R Explains A
b) Bothe A and R are correct but R does not Explain A
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c) A is correct but R is false
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d) A is false but R is correct.
8. ________ biomes are also called as Barren and waste lands.
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a) Marine b) Tundra c) Tropical savanna d) Fresh water
9. Farmer Soviet Union is an example for ________.
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a) aristocracy b) theocracy c) Oligarchy d) republic
10. Which Article of the constitution provides for an Election Commission?
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a) Article 280 b) Article 315 c) Article 324 d) Article 325
11. ”Apartheid” was followed by ________.
a) South Sudan b) South Africa c) Nigeria d) Egypt
12. Which one of the following countries is not a G -8 country?
a) Japan b) Canada c) Russia d) India
13. Find the odd one.
a) Banking b) Railways c) Insurance d) Small Scale Industry
14. Recently launched Indian Satelite to the Moon________.
a) Chandrayan I b) Chandrayan II c) Chandrayan III d) Mangalyan
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II. Answer any ten of the following. Question No.28 is compulsory. 10 × 2 = 20
15. List out the features of megalithic Burial types.
16. How important are coins a source of evidence for the study of Sangam Age?
17. What do you know about Ajatasatru?
18. Write about St. Sophia Cathedral.
19. What are the various spheres of the earth?
20. What are Ox-Bow Lakes?
21. Mention the factors that affect the climate.
22. What does the term “biodiversity” mean?
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23. Give Abraham Lincoln’s definition for democracy.
24. Explain the electoral system in India.
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25. Define POSCO.
26. What are the indicators of economic development?
27. What are the three sectors of an economy?
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28. Define Non–renewable resources.
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III. Answer any ten of the following. 10 × 5 = 50
Question No.42 is compulsory.
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29. Match the following.gx
a). Red sand dunes - The study of Inscriptions
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b). Epigraphy - Deepest point in the pacific
c). Plato - Action of a sea wave.
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d). Cliff - Teris
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e). Mariana Trench - Philosopher
30. Fill in the blanks.
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a) ________ is known as the Middle stone Age as it is placed between the palaeolithic and Neolithic.
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b) ________ are also called Heterotrophs.
c) National voters day has been celebrated on ________.
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d) The book “An Uncertain Glory” was written by ________.
e) The current president of India ________.
31. Write about the hidden treasure of Indus civilisation.
32. Indicate how the Industries and crafts of the Sangam Age contribute to their economy?
33. Distinguish between the following.
a) Windward Side and Leeward side.
b) Core and Crust
Give Reasons for the following.
c) Producers are also called outotrophs.
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34. Write a note on weathering classify and explain.
35. Write a note on continental shelf and continental slope.
36. What are the Challenges to Indian democracy? Explain.
37. What are the functions of pressure groups in India?
38. How does the National Human Rights commission protect our rights? Explain.
39. Discuss the policies for sustainable development?
40. Write in detail what kind of environmental problems you face in your locality?
41. Distinguish between the public sector and the private sector.
42. Mark on the map of the south India
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a) Pandyas ruled area. b) Chennai c) Alagankulam d) Vanchi e) Arabian Sea.
IV. Answer the question. 2 × 8 = 16
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43. a) List out the Culture period of ancient Tamilagam and its traits.
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b) Write a paragraph about the structure of the atmosphere.
44. Mark the following places in the World Map.
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1) Europe 2) Australia 3) Pacific Ocean 4) Indian ocean
5) Caliafornia current 6) South America 7) Artic ocean 8) India.
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1) Asia 2) North America 3) Atlantic Ocean 4) China
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5) Antarctic ocean 6) Pacific ring of fire 7) Labrador 8) Greenland.
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