GRAMMAR AND USAGE English Supplementary Conventions

GRAMMAR AND USAGE

I Spot the errors. (Indicate the part in which the error is. Use ‘no error’ in case there is
no error in the sentences)

1. Her father/forbade her to go/to cinema/with Geeta./no error
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

2. We/saw/a elephant/in the zoo./no error
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

3. The milk/is/good/for health./no error
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

4. The dog/is/a/faithful animal./no error
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

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ENGLISH SUPPLEMENTARY 2013 PSA Conventions

Which word/phrase best explains the word and phrase in the bracket:

1. The sinking ship was constantly sending (mayday call). But nobody heard and no ship
came to rescue.
a. songs
b. emergency messages
c. sms
d. labour day messages

2. My cousin Mourad was considered the natural descendant of the(crazy) streak in
our tribe.:
a. insane
b. historic

c. interesting
d. clear

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SAMPLE QUESTIONS SCIENCE (086) CLASS – IX S.A. – II (2012-13)

VSA

Ques. 1 Find the ratio by mass of the elements present in molecule of ammonia (NH3).Given that, atomic mass N=14, H=1

Que. 2 Write the electronic configuration of an element whose atomic number is 12.

Que. 3 A student picks up four books from the floor, walks across the room through some distance with the books at the same height and then keeps these books at the new place. In which of these sequence of actions work is said to be performed ?

Que. 4 A body is fully immersed in water to a depth of 2m, 4m and then 5 m, in turn. Will the loss in its weight be equal or different in three cases? If different, in which case will it be least ?

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Value Based Questions Social Science (087) Class IX SA-II (2012-13)

 Q1 While analysing the given table, which values you think are disturbing the balance of the country
(a) Gender ratio (Female – Male) 46%:54%
(b) Occupation (Secondary – Primary ) 55%:35%
( 1 ½ x 2 = 3)

Ans. The birth of a girl child is denied in the society which is highly negative More secondary occupation reflect environmental imbalances.

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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)

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Sample Questions Economics Class IX SA-II (2012-13)

Economics 

Class IX  Economics

Multiple Choice Questions. 1 Mark each

Q1. Poverty is visible in 1M (i) Villages (ii) Jhuggis in cities (iii) At construction sites (iv) Beggars in tatters (v) All of the above

Ans: (v)

Q 2. The Social indicators of poverty are 1M (i) Quantities of milk consumed (ii) Illiteracy level (iii) Amount of pocket money received (iv) Number of shoes people have Ans: (ii)

Q 3. There has been a significant decline in poverty in the state of 1M (i) Assam (ii) Bihar (iii) Jammu and Kashmir (iv) Uttar Pradesh Ans: (iii)

Q 4. ‘The failure at both the fronts: Promotion of economic growth and population control perpetuated the cycle of poverty.’ Comment on this statement

Ans: Any five (1 mark each)

1. Unequal growth of states

2. Industrialisation rate slower than population growth

3. Migration towards cities

4. Unequal distribution of land

5. High-level of indebtness.

6. Social obligations

7. All leading to a cycle of poverty

Three Marks Questions.

Q1. What do you understand by the different dimensions of food security? 3M 

Ans.

I. Availability of food

II. Accessibility

III. Affordability

Q2. A natural calamity like drought may affect the infrastructure but definitely will leave its toll on ‘food security’. Justify by given suitable example. 3M 

Ans. (i) Production of food grain decreases, - 2M Shortage of food results in price increase – if it affects large areas– starvation – famine (ii) Example of Bengal 1M

Q 3 How do ‘Fair Price Shops’ help food distributions in India. Ans.: (1 X 3 = 3 marks) 

1. More than 4.6 lakhs ration shops 2. Provide food grains, sugar and kerosene oil for cooking. 3. Sold at a lower rate than the market rate to ration card holders on monthly basis.

5 marks Question

Q.1. Write a note on any five programmes that have been developed for eradication of poverty in India?

Ans. Two sentences on each of the following,( half mark for the programme and half mark for the explanation)
1. Prime Minister Rozgar Yojana.
2. Rural Employment Generation Programme.
3. Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana.
4. Mantri Gramodaya Yozana.
5. Antyodaya Anna Yojana

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Problem Solving Assessment (PSA) for Class IX and Class XI w.e.f. 2012-13

CBSE/CU/2012 Dated: 6th November, 2012

Circular No. Acad-087/2012

All the Heads of the Institutions affiliated to CBSE

Subject: Problem Solving Assessment (PSA) for Class IX and Class XI w.e.f. 2012-13.

Dear Principal,

This has reference to Board’s Circular Nos. Acad-40/2012 for Class IX and Acad-41/2012 for Class XI dated 01.08.2012 available on Board’s website www.cbse.nic.in related to conduct of Problem Solving Assessment (PSA) for Class IX and Class XI w.e.f. 2012-13.

The Salient features of the scheme are :

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CBSE PSA for Class XI

The features of the Problem Solving Assessment’ (CBSE-PSA) are as follows: -

It will be compulsory for all students of Class XI and carry 90 marks. 

There will be 60 items of MCQ type.

There is no specific syllabus for PSA. It will assess the following
areas:-

    Quantitative Reasoning (found in mathematics, science and technology)
    Qualitative Reasoning (found in humanities, arts and social sciences)
    Language Conventions

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What is PSA in CBSE ?

Problem Solving Assessment

This batch of class X will not be taking Assessing, Speaking and Listening Skills (ASL) or Problem Solving Assessment (PSA), which is only applicable from Class IX of this session (2012-2013). More details will be provided soon.

This batch of class XII will not be taking Assessing Speaking and Listening Skills (ASL) or Problem Solving Assessment (PSA), which is only applicable from Class XI of this session (2012-2013).

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CBSE PSA for Class IX

CBSE PSA for Class IX

The Problem Solving Assessment will be conducted for all students of class IX in Jan – Feb 2013 and the details are available in a separate circular.

The `Problem Solving Assessment’ (CBSE-PSA) will be counted towards FA-4 which is 10% of total assessments of Class IX. This assessment will also be carried forward towards the FA-4 in Class X. This score will be reflected in one Language( English or Hindi), Mathematics, Science and Social Science w.e.f the session 2012-2013 for Class IX and 2013 – 14 for Class X.

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