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


Group 'A'
Very short answer questions: 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 civic 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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Joint Examination Board
PABSON, Bhaktapur
Second Term Exam - 2066
Class: X F.M: 100
Subject: Social Time: 3 hrs. P.M: 40


Group 'A'
Very short answer question: 8×1=8

Q.1 Almost 65% of all industries in Nepal are located in Central Development region only. What should be done to industries other development regions of Nepal? Give any two suggestions.
Q.2 "WOMEN CANNOT DO ANY THING IMPORTANT, BUT CAN EARN A LOT FROM INDIA". Which problem is indicated by the given statement and how do you convince the person who has such feeling towards women? Write your answer with two convincing points?
Q.3 Who is the Minister for Education in the present Government? Which political party does s/he belong to?
Q.4 Give the reason why the northern sides of Nepali Mountains are cooler and drier than the southern slopes?
Q.5 Though Brazil is an industrialized country, it is not getting much profit from its industries? What is the major reason behind it?
Q.6 Which indexes (symbols) are used to denote the following geographical facts in a map?
a) River b) Pass
Q.7 What was the immediate cause of the World War I?
Q.8 Though many people were in favour of democracy, multi party system lost the referendum of 2036 B.S. Why was it so in your opinion?

Group 'B'
Short answer questions: 14×4=56

Q.9 Write four points each of merits and demerits of Federalism in the context of Nepal.
Q10 Prepare a short conversation between two friends about the physical environment of Far Western Development Region.
Q.11 Mentions any four legal provisions made for female upbringing in Nepal.
Q.12 Show the following data of social research of Rita's community in a bar graph:

Area of questioning Men Women
No. attending university 7 3
No. attending adult education 6 9
No. reading newspaper 4 2
No. Listening radio 4 2

Q.13 Write a folk song you like most. How does a folk song reflect the society and its culture? Justify in reference to your song.
Q.14 What do you learn from the life of Hellen Keller and Stephen Hawking? What are the Contribution of these personality to the present world? Answer in brief.
Q.15 Give a short introduction to the international organization indicated by the given Logo? What helps has Nepal got from it?

Q.16 Prepare an article to be published in newspaper including your attitude about the effects of dowry system.
Q.17. Make a list of any four duties of yourself about how can you help the Election Commission to make the election a successful event.
Q.18 Differentiate between the Tropical Monsoon Climate and the Tropical Desert Climate?
Q.19 Show the following historical events in a time line with appropriate scale:
BS 2036: Students Movement and declaration of referendum
BS 2046: People's Movement I
BS 2052: Maoists started their armed conflict
BS 2061: Gyanendra took into his hands the absolute executive power
Q.20 Would you like to go for foreign employment? Justify your answer giving four logics.
Q.21 Write the names of organs of UNO. Introduce in short about any one of them.
Q.22 Nepal has remained an important part of UN Peace Keeping force that is mobilized to help countries in the peaceful resolution of conflict. Explain how Nepal should also maintain peace and order within itself.



Group 'C'
Long answer questions: 4×9=36
Q.23 What is political party? Describe the history of political parties is establishing democracy and people's power in Nepal since 2007 BS up to present.
Q.24 Draw an outline map of Nepal and show therein the following geographical facts: (3+6)
Mt. Kanjirowa, Mahendranagar, Siddhartha Highway, Tilicho Lake, Sagarmatha National Park and Kankai River.
Or
In the given map of Africa fill the given geographical facts using appropriate signs and symbols: 9×1=9
Rift Valley, Kalahari Desert, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mogadisu, Mediterranean Climatic Region, River Niger, Sahel Region, Equator and Cape Town.
Q.25 Describe any five causes and four consequences of the Second World War.
Or
You must have visited a historical and culture place. On the basis of your visit prepare a report with the help of the following subtitles.
i) Place visited ii) Objective of study
iii) Methodology iv) Findings
v) Conclusion and suggestion
Q.26 Write the possibilities of development of tourism industry in Nepal. What are the barriers of development of tourism in Nepal? Explain with examples.


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