Class 9 Half yearly question paper.docx

Class 9 Half yearly question paper MCQ 1. In which state is the Garo, Khasi and Jaintia hills located? a. Himanchal Pradesh b. Assam c. Meghalya d. Punjab 2. Which pleatue lie between the Aravalli and the vindhaya range? e. Malwa pleatue f. Deccan pleatue...

Class 9 Half yearly question paper MCQ 1. In which state is the Garo, Khasi and Jaintia hills located? a. Himanchal Pradesh b. Assam c. Meghalya d. Punjab 2. Which pleatue lie between the Aravalli and the vindhaya range? e. Malwa pleatue f. Deccan pleatue g. Peninsular pleatue h. Chota Nagpur pleatue 3. The river narmada has its source at: i. Satpura j. Bramhagiri k. Amarkantak l. Slopes of western ghats 4. Yamuna, Ghaghra and kosi are important tributaries of which river? m. Ganga n. Kaveri o. Indus p. Satluj 5. India lies in the reigon of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ winds q. North easterly r. South easterly s. Trade winds t. None of these 6. Which is the coldest place in India? u. Shimla v. Kashmir w. Drass x. Mussoorie 7. What kind of people are a liability for the economy? y. Poor z. Elite a. Healthy b. Illiterate 8. What is the purpose of implementation of the mid-day meal? c. To encourage attendance and retention of children d. To tell the importance of food e. To add to the task of teachers f. To teach about food 9. How frequently is poverty line estimated? g. Nearly every four years h. Nearly every five years i. Nearly every six years j. Nearly every eight years 10. NSSO stands for............. k. National sample survey organization l. National sampling survey organization m. National sample survey organized n. National sample surveyed organization Very Short Answer Question (do any 4 questions) 1. Explain any two differences between the two island groups of India? 2. Name the two head streams of Ganga. Where do they meet to form the Ganga? 3. Why do the Western Ghats receive more rainfall than the Eastern Ghats? Explain Briefly. OR Why the Peninsular region does not have a well defined cold season? 4. What is disguised unemployment? Explain with the help of an example. Short answer question (do any 5 questions) 1. Explain the pattern of seasonal employment. OR What are the most effective ways to stimulate economic growth and create more jobs? 2. Which social and economic groups are more vulnerable to poverty? 3. What are the factors affecting the climate of India? OR Where is Mawsynram located? Why does Mawsynram receive the highest amount of rainfall? 4. How are man-made lakes created? For what purpose are they used? Give an example. 5. Which coastal plain lies along the Arabian Sea? State four features of it. Long Answer Questions (do any 4 questions) 1. Discuss the significant differences between the Himalayan and the Peninsular Rivers. OR How can we involve the community in a disaster prevention and response efforts? 2. Describe any five characteristics features of the hot weather season in India. OR Define water divide? What are the different patterns of flow made by a river? 3. Describe the detrimental effect of increasing unemployment on the economic growth. OR Which age group is known as work force population? Explain the existing employment structure in the agricultural sector in India. Also explain the major problems. 4. Social exclusion can be both a cause as well as consequence of poverty. Explain. OR Name the two ghats that mark the edges of the Deccan pleatue. Distinguish between the two by giving three characteristics of each. Case Based Questions 1. Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow: (1+1+2 = 4) There are six major controls of the climate of any place. They are: Latitude, altitude, pressure and wind system, distance from the sea, Ocean currents and relief features. Due to the curvature of the earth, the amount of solar energy varies according to latitude. As a result, air temperature generally decreases from the equator towards the poles. As one goes from the surface of the earth to higher altitudes, the atmosphere becomes less dense and temperature decreases. The hills are therefore cooler during summers. The pressure and wind system of any area depends on the latitude and altitude of the place. Thus, it influences the temperature and rainfall pattern. The sea exerts a moderating influence on climate: As the distance from the sea increases, its moderating influence decreases and the people experience extreme weather conditions. This condition is known as continentality. Ocean currents along with the onshore winds affect the climate of the coastal areas. For example, any coastal area with the warm or cold currents flowing past it, will be warmed or cooled if the winds are onshore. Finally, relief too plays a major role in determining climate of a place. High mountains act as barriers for cold or hot winds; they may also cause precipitation if they are high enough and lie in the path of rain bearing winds. The leeward side of the mountain remains relatively dry. a. How does the curvature of the earth affect climate? b. Which side of the mountain remains relatively dry? c. What is the condition known as when it is very hot during summers and very cold during winters?