SAMPLE PAPER- MID TERM EXAMINATION, 2023-24

CLASS 9 SUBJECT: SOCIAL SCIENCE

ANSWER KEY- GEOGRAPHY/ ECONOMICS

2. Choose the correct statement: (1)

a)From Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh there is a time lag of three hours.
b)From Gujarat to Madhya Pradesh there is a time lag of four hours.
c)From Gujarat to Madhya Pradesh there is a time lag of two hours.
ANSWER- d)From Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh there is a time lag of two
hours
3. Which River is known as 'Dakshin Ganga'? (1)
a) Krishna b) Kaveri c) Godavari d) Narmada

4. Which of the following is an example of non-market activity? (1)

a) A Vendor selling the fruits.
b) A person mowing his own lawn.
c) A person working as a gardener.
d) A lab attendant in a hospital.
8. Choose the correct option: (1)
Excess population is considered as a burden for an economy, but they can become
human capital if there is investment made in the form of:
(a) Education and health (b) Hospitals and schools
(c) Education, training and medical care. (d) None of these

11. ‘Bhangar’ is- (1)

a) New Alluvial plains b) Old alluvial plains
c)Last stage of rivers d) Land between two rivers

14. Which of the following is correct about River Kaveri? (1)

(a) It begins from a spring near Mahabaleshwar.
(b) It reaches the Bay of Bengal in south of Cuddalore in Kerala.
(c) It rises in the Brahmagiri range of the Western Ghats.
(d) It flows through a rift valley

16. Samidha is a working woman. She gets paid leaves and social security (insurance,
gratuity etc). State in which sector of employment she is engaged in- (1)
a)Organised Sector b)Unorganised sector
c)Both A and B d)None of these

18. Assertion (A): Land is an important factor of production. (1)

Reason (R): Land is scarce and limited.
Options-
a)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b)Both A and R are true and but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c)A is Correct and R is Incorrect.
d)A is Incorrect but R is Incorrect.
23. Distinguish between Eastern Ghats and Western Ghats. (Any two points) (2)
ANS-
Western Ghats Eastern Ghats

Marks the western edge of the Deccan Marks the eastern edge of the Deccan
plateau plateau

They are continuous & can be crossed They are discontinuous & dissected by
through passes like Thal ghat, Bhor & Pal rivers
ghats

Average elevation - 900-1600 metres Average Elevation - 600 metres

The height increases from north to south. Mahendragiri (1501 metres) is the highest
Anai Mudi (2695 metres) & Doda Betta peak
(2637 metres) are the highest peaks

It causes orographic rain Shevroy & Javadi hills are located here

26. The land of India displays great physical variation. Elaborate the statement. (3)
ANS.1. The peninsular plateau is the oldest landmass on the earth’s surface. It is the most
stable land block

2. The Peninsular plateau is composed of igneous & metamorphic rocks

3. The Himalayas are the young fold mountains & form an unstable zone
4. The Himalayan system have high peaks, deep valleys & fast flowing rivers
5. The Northern Plains are the recent landforms & are formed of alluvial deposits

27. Explain how the health status in India has improved over a period of time. (3)
1. Life expectancy – It refers to the average number of years a person is expected to live.
In India it has increased to over 66 years in 2011. Increase in longevity of life is an
indicator of good quality of life marked by self-confidence.
2. Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) – it is the death of a child under 1 year of age. It has
come down from 147 in 1951 to 40 in 2013. Reduction in Infant Mortality involves
the protection of children from infection, ensuring nutrition along with mother and
child care.
3. Birth Rate And Death Rate – Birth rate is defined as the number of babies born for
every 1000 person in a year. Death rate is defined as the number of people per 1000
who die in a year. Birth rate has dropped to 22.1 & Death rate to 7 within the same
duration of time.

29. Describe the employment scenario in the three sectors of the economy in India in recent
years. (3)
 1. Primary Sector
a. Agriculture is the most labour absorbing sector of the economy
b. Recently there has been a decline in the dependence of population on
agriculture because of disguised unemployment
c. People have moved from agriculture to either the secondary or tertiary sector
2. Secondary Sector – Small Scale manufacturing industry is the most labour absorbing.
3. Tertiary Sector – Various new services like biotechnology, information technology,
tourism, etc have generated lot of employment opportunities

30. Describe the importance of lakes and rivers in an economy. (5)

I. Lakes are the places of scenic beauty thus encourages Tourism
II. Generation of hydroelectricity.

III. Regulates the flow of river water.

IV. During excessive rainfall it controls the flood whereas
during draughtit ensures the supply of water.
V. Helps in balancing the aquatic ecosystem.
VI. They are also a source of salt manufacturing site.

33. Describe the steps taken by the Government of India to improve elementary education.(5)
1. “Sarva Siksha Abhiyan” to provide elementary education to all children in the age
group of 6-14 years by 2010
2. Bridge courses and Back-To-School camp to increase the enrolment in elementary
education
3. Mid-day meal scheme to encourage attendance and retention of children and improve
their nutritional status
4. The expenditure on education as a percentage of GDP rose from 0.64% in 1951-52 to
3.3% in 2013-14
5. Establishment of pace setting schools like Navodaya Vidyalaya in each district
6. Due to these efforts the literacy rates have increased from 18% in 1951 to 74% in
2010-11.
OR

How are market activities different from non-market activities? What are the various
activities undertaken in the primary sector, secondary sector and tertiary sector?

Market Activity Non Market Activity

Market activities involve activities performed Non-market activities are the production for
for pay or profit self-consumption.

These include production of goods or These can be consumption and processing

services including government service. of primary product and own account
production of fixed assets.
For example: Commercial farming For example: Household work by women
 a. Primary Sector – Agriculture, Forestry, Animal husbandry, Fishing, Poultry
Farming, Mining & Quarrying
b. Secondary Sector - Manufacturing & Industrial activities
c. Tertiary Sector – Trade, Transport, Communication, Banking, Health,
Education, Tourism, Insurance, etc

35. Answer the questions based on the passage given below:

35.1 Explain the contribution of India to the world. (2)

• The ideas of the Upanishads and the Ramayana, the stories of Panchtantra, the Indian
numerals and the decimal system thus could reach many parts of the world.
• The spices, muslin and other merchandise were taken from India to different
countries. On the other hand, the influence of Greek sculpture, and the architectural
styles of dome and minarets from West Asia can be seen in different parts of our
country.

35.2 How is India separated from Sri Lanka? (1)

Sri Lanka is separated from India by a narrow channel of sea formed by the Palk Strait and
the Gulf of Mannar

35.3 Give any two neighbouring countries of India to its east.(1)

East – Bangladesh and Myanmar

36. Answer the questions based on the passage given below:

36.1 What do you mean by unemployment? (1)
Definition – Unemployment is said to exist when people in the age group 15-59 years are
willing to work at the going wages cannot find jobs.

36.2 Which type of unemployment is very common in agriculture? (1)

Seasonal unemployment

36.3 Give any two reasons as to why the unemployment rate is low in India. (2)
1. It is because a large number of people with low income and productivity are counted
as employed
2. People appear to work throughout the year but in terms of their potential and income,
it is not adequate for them.
3. Poor people tend to engage in any activity irrespective of its earning potential
4. There is disguised unemployment in the agricultural sector which reduces the
unemployment rate in the rural areas.