CLASS TEST- (9TH GEO AND POL SCI.
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MM- 80 MARKS
TIME- 2HRS
30TH JAN 2025
SECTION A - MCQs (1x20=20 Marks)
1. Which one of the following straits separates India from Sri Lanka?
a. Bering Strait
b. Johor Strait
c. Bass Strait
d. Palk Strait
2. "M" gave his friend clues about a lake: "It's a seasonal lake, which is a saltwater lake, its water is used
for producing salt." Which lake is it and in which state?
a. Sāmbhar lake, Rajasthan
b. Loktak lake, Manipur
c. Hirakund lake, Odisha
d. Gobind Sagar lake, Himachal Pradesh
3. Which river is known as 'Dakshin Ganga'?
a. Godavari
b. Krishna
c. Kaveri
d. Mahanadi
4. The minimum age required to contest Lok Sabha elections is:
a. 18
b. 20
c. 25
d. 30
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5. Which institution is responsible for making laws in India?
a. President of India
b. Parliament
c. Election Commission
d. Supreme Court
6. The judges of the Supreme Court of India are appointed by:
a. Prime Minister
b. President
c. Parliament
d. Chief Justice
7. Which of the following is the most labour-absorbing sector of the Indian economy?
a. Tertiary sector
b. Secondary sector
c. Private sector
d. Primary sector
8. The National Human Rights Commission was set up in:
a. 1985
b. 1990
c. 1992
d. 1993
9. Which age group of children does the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan aim to promote education?
a. 8-14 years
b. 6-14 years
c. 6-15 years
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d. 8-15 years
10. What happens in a by-election?
a. Elections are held in a few constituencies.
b. Elections are held in all constituencies at the same time.
c. Elections are held on different days in different constituencies.
d. Elections are held to fill a vacancy caused by the death or resignation of a member.
11. Which of the following is a fundamental right provided by the Indian Constitution?
a. Right to Equality
b. Right to Property
c. Right to Education
d. Both a and c
12. The Peninsular plateau is flanked by narrow coastal strips. The northern part of the western coast is
called:
a. Konkan
b. Kannad Plain
c. Malabar Coast
d. Coromandel Coast
13. Which of the following rivers forms an extensive delta on the eastern coast of India?
a. Mahanadi
b. Godavari
c. Krishna
d. All of the above
14. The Indian Constitution was adopted on:
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a. 15th August 1947
b. 26th November 1949
c. 26th January 1947
d. 26th January 1950
15. Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution of India?
a. Mahatma Gandhi
b. B.R. Ambedkar
c. Jawaharlal Nehru
d. Vallabhbhai Patel
16. Which of the following is a feature of the cold season in India?
a. High humidity
b. Low temperature
c. Heavy rainfall
d. Hot winds
17. The Northern Plains of India are formed by the deposition of alluvial soil brought by which rivers?
a. Ganga, Yamuna, Brahmaputra
b. Godavari, Krishna, Kaveri
c. Narmada, Tapti, Mahanadi
d. Indus, Chenab, Jhelum
18. Which of the following is a characteristic of the Indian monsoon?
a. Uniform distribution of rainfall
b. Seasonal reversal of wind direction
c. Dry winters
d. All of the above
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19. The President of India is elected by:
a. The Prime Minister
b. The Members of Parliament
c. The Members of the Legislative Assemblies
d. Both b and c
20. Which of the following is a function of the Election Commission of India?
a. Conducting elections
b. Appointing judges
c. Making laws
d. Implementing policies
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SECTION B - VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (2x4=8 Marks)
21. Name the six fundamental rights provided by the Indian Constitution.
22. What is the significance of the Palk Strait?
23. What are the major components of population growth?
24. When and why was the Mandal Commission appointed?
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SECTION C - SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (3x5=15 Marks)
25. Explain the major dimensions of food security.
26. What are the major reasons for poverty in India?
27. Describe the weather conditions and characteristics of the cold season in India.
28. What is the role of the President of India in the Indian political system?
29. Explain the importance of the Peninsular Plateau in India.
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SECTION D - LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS (5x4=20 Marks)
30. Give an account of the Northern Plains of India.
OR
Discuss the various functions and powers of the President of India.
31. Explain the major features of the Indian monsoon.
OR
Discuss the role of the Election Commission in ensuring free and fair elections in India.
32. Describe the current government strategy for poverty alleviation.
OR
Explain the major challenges faced by Indian agriculture.
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33. Discuss the importance of the Indian Constitution in ensuring democracy.
OR
Explain the role of the judiciary in protecting fundamental rights.
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SECTION E - CASE BASED QUESTIONS (4x3=12 Marks)
34. Read the given extract and answer the following questions:
The Peninsular plateau is flanked by narrow coastal strips, running along the Arabian Sea on the west
and the Bay of Bengal on the east. The western coast, sandwiched between the Western Ghats and the
Arabian Sea, is a narrow plain. It consists of three sections. The northern part of the coast is called the
Konkan (Mumbai -- Goa), the central stretch is called the Kannad Plain, while the southern stretch is
referred to as the Malabar Coast. The plains along the Bay of Bengal are wide and level. In the northern
part, it is referred to as the Northern Circar, while the southern part is known as the Coromandel Coast.
Large rivers, such as the Mahanadi, the Godavari, the Krishna, and the Kaveri, have formed extensive
deltas on this coast. Lake Chilika is an important feature along the eastern coast.
a. What is the northern part of the western coast called?
b. Name an important lake on the eastern coast and the state where it is located.
c. Which rivers form extensive deltas on the eastern coast?
35. Read the given extract and answer the following questions:
In India, statistically, the unemployment rate is low. A large number of people represented with low
income and productivity are counted as employed. They appear to work throughout the year, but in
terms of their potential and income, it is not adequate for them. The work that they are pursuing seems
forced upon them. They may, therefore, want other work of their choice. Poor people cannot afford to
sit idle. They tend to engage in any activity irrespective of its earning potential. Their earnings keep them
on a bare subsistence level.
a. What is the term used for people who are willing to work but cannot find a job?
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b. Which type of unemployment is more common in the urban sector?
c. Write any two consequences of unemployment.
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SECTION F - MAP SKILL BASED QUESTION (2+3=5 Marks)
36. On the given political map of India, locate and label any 3 of the following with suitable symbols:
NOTE- IN CASE YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO DEPICT THE REGIONS ON MAP- JUST NAME THE GIVEN STATE OR
REGION.
a. Identify the neighboring country of India (shaded & given 'A' in the map of India).
b. The mountain range lies to the north-west of Central Highland.
c. Identify the River (Labeled as 'C' in the given map of India).
d. The state having the highest density of population.
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