Class 9 Social Science — Term 2 Unit Test
Time: 2.5 Hours | Marks: 60
Section A — 1 Mark (1 × 10 = 10)
1. When did the Battle of Plassey take place? 2. What was the Doctrine of Lapse? 3. Who led the revolt at Jhansi in 1857? 4. What is the highest peak in India? 5. What are the Western Ghats also called? 6. Which is India's longest river? 7. What causes the Indian Monsoon? 8. What is adult franchise? 9. Define GDP. 10. What is BPL?
Section B — 3 Mark (3 × 6 = 18)
(Choose 6 of 7)
1. What was the Doctrine of Lapse? Why did it cause resentment among Indian rulers? 2. Describe the immediate causes of the 1857 Uprising. 3. Distinguish between the Himalayan rivers and Peninsular rivers of India. 4. Explain the Indian Monsoon — onset and retreat. 5. What is the role of the Election Commission of India? 6. What is GDP? How does it measure a country's economic development? 7. What are the causes of poverty in India?
Section C — 5 Mark (5 × 4 = 20)
(Choose 4 of 5)
1. Describe the causes and consequences of the 1857 Revolt. Was it a Sepoy Mutiny or a First War of Independence? 2. Describe the major physical divisions of India. 3. Describe the climate of India — factors that influence it and major seasons. 4. Explain the electoral process in India — from announcement of elections to announcement of results. 5. Describe the various poverty alleviation programmes of the Indian government.
Section D — Map Question (8 marks)
On an outline map of India, mark and label: 1. River Ganga 2. River Kaveri 3. Western Ghats 4. Thar Desert 5. Deccan Plateau 6. Eastern Ghats 7. Indo-Gangetic Plains 8. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Section E — Short Essay (4 marks)
Write a short note (50-80 words) on: "The importance of the Indian Monsoon for agriculture and daily life."
End of Term 2 Unit Test