Social Studies

Joint Examination Board
PABSON, Bhaktapur
Second Term Exam - 2066
Class: IX F.M: 100
Subject: Social Studies Time: 3 hrs. P.M: 40

[Examinees are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable. Priority will be given to creative answers.]


Group 'A'


Very short answer question: 8×1=8

Q.1 Why is Nepal called a developing country? Give your answer in two points.
Q.2 Mention any two points to solve the problem of unemployment in Nepal.
Q.3 What do you mean by 'Right to Constitutional Remedy'?
Q.4 Why is International Date Line not straight?
Q.5 Name any two developed countries of East Asia. Give a reason why they are very developed.
Q.6 Draw conventional symbols to indicate roadway and ropeway in a map.
Q.7 Which war is known as "Anglo-Nepal War" in the history of Nepal?
Q.8 If you were Prithivi Narayan Shah, would you start the campaign of unification? Why? Give your answer in a single sentence.



Group 'B'

Short answer questions: 14×4=56
Q.9 What is sustainable development? Mention any three advantages of sustainable development in the context of Nepal.
Q10 Write a paragraph of about 60 words giving the examples of any four changes that have been seen in your locality for the last 10 years.
Q.11 Why is transportation system known as the backbone of development? Justify your answer giving appropriate logics.
Q.12 Show the following data of the literacy rate in a bar graph:

List of countries Literacy Rate
Nepal 54
USA 99
Burundi 59
China 91
Russia 99

Q.13 The followers of Hindu religion make sacrifice of animals to their deities. Do you like this practice or you suggest some reformations? Write with proper suggestions.
Q.14 Draw a specimen picture of Pagoda style of architecture and mention any two characteristics of Pagoda architecture.
Q.15 'Aama Samuha' operating in different places have very important role in eradicating social problems. Prepare a news article about the contribution made by an 'Aama Samuha" in your locality to reform the society.
Q.16 Write the name of any four national organizations working in Nepal for social reformation with their activities.
Q.17. If you were a member of Constituent Assembly, what fundamental rights would you purpose to add in the Constitution? Write any four rights with the reasons.
Q.18 Every eastward the time is 1 hour earlier so that when it is 2 pm in London, it is 8 pm in Dhaka. At this time, what do clocks in Manila ( E) say?
Q.19 Write a consolation letter to your friend who failed in an examination, describing the nature of Prithivi Narayan Shah who was not discouraged at the first time defeat.
Q.20 Look at the following pictures and answer the given question:






a) What kind of countries do the pictures represent?
b) Describe the economic activities of people living in those countries.
Q.21 Write four points each of merits and demerits of science and technology development in human life.
Q.22 What kinds of benefits do developing countries like Nepal get from the foreign assistance? Mention any four benefits.

Group 'C'

Long answer questions: 4×9=36
Q.23 What are the different types of duties of citizens? Briefly describe about the civil duties of citizens.
Q.24 Draw a full page outline map of Nepal and insert the following items using appropriate signs and symbols: (3+6=10)
Mahendra Highway, Jumla, Tilicho lake, Mt. Everest, Koshi Tappu, Wild Life Reserve and Tea growing area.
Or
In the given map of Asia fill the following items:
Lake Baikal, Red sea, Himalayan Mountains, Tokyo, Hwang Ho River, Java Island, Taiga belt, Sri Lanka and Mongolia.
Q.25 Describe the causes of Anglo Nepal war. Why is Balbhadra Kunwor Known as 'The Hero of Khalanga'?
Q.26 Differentiate between internal and external trade in 4 points. List and briefly describe any five problems of Nepal's external trade.


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