SOCIAL SCIENCE Geography Class IX Summative Assessment II Questions

SOCIAL SCIENCE
Geography
Class IX
Summative Assessment II

Multiple Choice Questions: 1 Mark each

Q1. Which force among the following is responsible for the deflection of wind from its normal path? 1M 

(A) Gravitational Force (B) Centripetal Force (C) Centrifugal Force (D) Corriolis Force
Ans. 1 D

Three marks questions

Q1. Explain any three measures taken by the government to protect the flora and fauna of the country. (3x1=3)

Ans.1. Measures taken by the government to protect flora & fauna
(1) Fourteen biosphere reserves have been set up in various parts of the country
(2) Financial and technical assistance is given to many Botanical gardens
(3) Many eco developmental projects have been introduced.
(4) 89 National parks, 49 wild life sanctuaries and zoological gardens
are set up all over India.

Q2. Explain the three processes of change of population. (3 X 1 = 3)

 
Ans.2. There are three processes of change of population (i) Birth rates (ii) Death Rates (iii) Migration Birth rate is a major component of growth because birth rates have always been higher than death rates
Rapid decline in the death rates is the main cause of the growth rate of population. Internal Migration does not change the size of the population but influences the distribution of population within the nation.

Q3. How do human beings influence the ecology of a region? Explain. (3 X 1 = 3)

 
Ans. Due to the excessive exploitation of the plants and animal resources by human beings, the ecosystem has been disturbed. The greed of human beings leads to over utilisation of natural resources. They cut the trees and kill animals, creating ecological imbalance. As a result some of the plants and animals have reached the verge of extinction.

5 Marks Questions

Q1. Explain any one of the factors affecting climate of India, with suitable examples.
Factors affecting climate

(1) Latitude (2) Altitude (3) Pressure and wind system (4) Distance from the sea
(5) Ocean currents (6) Relief feature.

Any one of the above factors to be explained with suitable examples (5 X1 =5)

Q2. Why is the distribution of population in India uneven? Explain with five examples. (5X 1 = 5)

Ans. The following factors make uneven distribution of population in India
(1) Fertility of the soil
(2) Nature of terrains
(3) Comparative climate and amount of rain fall
(4) Availability of water
(5) Availability of resources
(6) Development of transport
(7) Industrialisation
(8) Urbanisation

Map Based Question: (3 Marks)

Two features A and B are shown in the given political outline map of India. Identify these features with the help of following information and write their correct names on the lines marked on the map:

(A) Type of forests (B)A wild life sanctuary (2 Marks)
AND

On the same political outline map of India, locate and label the following items with appropriate symbols:

(B) Leh Meteorological Station (1 Mark)

Note: The following questions are for the visually impaired candidates only in lieu of Map Question. (3x1=3)
(31.1) Which type of forests are found in deltaic regions?
(31.2) Name the wild life sanctuary located in Rajasthan?
(31.4) Which state of India has the highest sex ratio?