ITL PUBLIC SCHOOL SECTOR 9, DWARKA SESSION SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (II) ANSWER KEY

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1 ITL PUBLIC SCHOOL SECTOR 9, DWARKA SESSION SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (II) ANSWER KEY DATE: CLASS: I V SUBJECT: Social Studies TIME: 2 hrs. QI Multiple Choice Questions (choose the correct answers) (5) 1. is also known as God s own Country. a) Karnataka b) Rajasthan c) Odisha d) Kerala 2. The Republic Day of India is celebrated every year on. a) 26 January b) 15 August c) 14 November d) 2 October 3. Our constitution grants us Fundamental Rights. a) five b) seven c) six d) four 4. is the largest democracy in the world. a) Pakistan b) India c) Nepal d) China 5. is the head of a Municipal Corporation a) Mayor b) President c) Chairman d) Prime Minister QII. Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions: (5) India has a large desert region towards the west of the Aravalli Hills in Rajasthan. This is the Indian Desert, also known as the Thar Desert. It stretches from the Rann of Kachch in Gujarat to the borders of Haryana. It covers a large part of Rajasthan.. At some places there are small hills of sand called sand dunes. Hot and dry winds blow in the desert. They carry a large amount of sand with them. These winds can shift the sand dunes. The desert region remains hot and dry throughout the year. There is very little or no rainfall. Places which get very little rainfall gradually become deserts. Cutting of trees and overgrazing have increased the spread of desert areas. Water is always in short supply. Village women walk long distances to get water for domestic use. The state government of Rajasthan is trying to provide water not only for household use but also for irrigation. Water from river Satluj has been brought to the desert through a canal. The canal is helping farmers to grow different crops such as wheat, jowar and bajra. And it has made large part of Rajasthan green. 1. The Thar Desert is also known as the a) Indian Desert b) Sahara Desert c) Australian Desert d) Cold Desert Set B Page 1 of 5

2 2. The Thar Desert covers a large part of a) Karnataka b) Tamil Nadu c) Rajasthan d) Gujarat 3. Small hills of sand are called a) oasis b) sand dunes c) stream d) desert 4. The climate in desert region is throughout the year. a) hot and dry b) hot and wet c) cold and wet d) wet and humid 5. Which river is providing water to Rajasthan through a canal? a) Kaveri b) Krishna c) Ganga d) Satluj QIII. Name the following: (6) a) It is called the Pink City. Jaipur b) It is the largest sea port of India. Mumbai c) The guidelines for the government. Directive Principles d) It is the rule book according to which a country is governed. Constitution e) The head of Gram Panchayat. Sarpanch f) The tax charged on goods that come from other states. Octroi Tax QIV. Define the following terms: (5) a) Civic Amenities-Basic facilities such as water, electricity supply etc. b) Democracy The govt for the people, by the people and of the people. c) Secularism - It means people are free to practice any religion of their choice. d) Gulf A narrow part of the sea which enters the land e) Oasis The fertile area in the desert where underground water comes to the surface. Q V. Write any two differences between the following: (4) a) Eastern and Western Coastal Plains Ans. Eastern Coastal Plain Western Coastal Plain 1. It lies between the eastern ghats and 1. It lies between the western ghats and the Bay of Bengal Arabian Sea 2. It is divided into two parts: 2. It is divided into three parts: Gujarat Coast, Northern Circars and the Coromandel Coast. Konkan Coast and Malabar Coast. Set B Page 2 of 5

3 b) Municipal Committee and Municipal Corporation Ans. Municipal Committee Municipal Corporation 1. It provides civic amenities to urban areas 1. It provides civic amenities to big cities or like towns and cities. metros. 2. The head is called the President/ Chairman 2. The head is called the Mayor. QVI. Correct and rewrite the following statements: (5) a) There should be at least two women members in the Gram Panchayat. There should be at least one woman member in the Gram Panchayat. b) A country that has a King or Queen as the ruler is called Democracy. A country that has a King or Queen as the ruler is called Monarchy. c) The government must provide free and compulsory education for adults. The government must provide free and compulsory education for children up to 14 years of age. d) Rainfall is the common feature in Rajasthan. Duststorm is the common feature in Rajasthan. e) Indira Gandhi canal is also known as Priyadarshini Canal. Indira Gandhi canal is also known as Rajasthan Canal. Q VII. Time to reason: (4) a) As responsible citizens we must look after public property. Reason: because they are provided to us for our use and making our life comfortable. It is our fundamental duty. b) We must pay our taxes honestly. Reason: Because the money which we pay in form of taxes is used for providing civic amenities to us. c) The coconut tree is called the tree of wealth. Reason: Because all its parts are useful and can generate wealth if these parts are used effectively. d) Many people in desert live like nomads. Reason: Because of very less rainfall there is hardly any crops grown and people do not have any permanent settlements. They keep moving from one place to another in search of food, water and livelihood. QVIII. Write short answers: (6) Set B Page 3 of 5

4 a) What is a desert? Ans. A large area of flat land covered with sand and has very little rainfall. b) What do Rajasthan men wear? Ans. Men in Rajasthan wear white dhotis, bright kurtas and turbans. c) Name the two levels at which the Local Self Government works? Ans. Rural and Urban d) What does the word Panch mean? Ans. Panch means five so the word panchayat means a council of five members. Panh are the elected members of the Gram Panchayat. e) What is socialism? Ans. Socialism means that all the people should be treated equally. f) Mention any two Fundamental Rights provided to us by the constitution. Ans. Right to equality, Right to freedom of expression, Right to freedom of Religion, Right to Education, Right to Constitutional Remedies, Right against Exploitation Q IX. Answer the following questions in brief: (10) a) Write any four fundamental duties. Ans. We must promote peace and harmony We must take care of the environment We must respect the National flag and Anthem. We must look after the public property. b) Write any four functions of Gram Panchayat. Ans. Providing drinking water provide street lighting Provide schools for education and maintain roads. Repair c) Why did the Britishers build the cellular jail far away in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands? Ans. The Britishers built the cellular jail far away in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to keep the freedom fighters in it and they are not able to contact any one. d) Write the difference between coastal plains and islands. Coastal Plains : They are the flat low lying areas that are near a sea or an ocean. They are the part of the mainland of a country.eg the Eastern and Western Coastal Plains Island: is a piece of land surrounded by water on all sides. They are the part of our country but separated by water bodies. Eg: The Andaman and Nicobar Island, Lakshadweep e) Why camel is called the ship of the desert? Set B Page 4 of 5

5 Ans. It is the most efficient mode of transportation, can walk easily on sand due to padded feet, can stay without food and water for long time, big eyelids protect from duststorms. It is used for ploughing fields and for drawing water from the well. QX. Answer the following questions in detail: (6) a) What is a forest? Name any two programmes started by the Government for forest conservation.explain any one programme. Ans. Forest is an area where large number of trees grows close to each other naturally. It is an important natural resource. It is the home for many for many animals. The programmes started by the government for forest conservation are Social Forestry Movements and Vanamahotsavas, For every child a tree. Vanmahotsava: a programme to plant trees to increase forests or green area. For every child a tree: this programme was started in which children are encouraged to plant trees and even care for them. b) i.write the factors which led to increase in crop production after Independence. Ans. The factors which led to increase in crop production after Independence. 1. Providing good quality seeds 2. Use of modern tools and machines like tractors and harvesters 3. Use of fertilizers and manures. 4. Proper means of irrigation ii. A plant gives us many things. Do you think there is happiness in giving? Why/ Why not? Since it is a value based answer accept all valid, relevant answer. QXI. Name and mark the following on an outline map of India. (4) a) The coast that lies in the north of the Eastern Coastal Plains. Northern Circars b) The group of islands in the Arabian Sea. Lakshadweep Island c) The place where Western and Eastern Coastal Plains meet. Kanyakumari d) The southern part of the Western Coastal Plain. Malabar Coast Set B Page 5 of 5