SOCIAL SCIENCE / SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – II, 2012 II, 2012

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – II, 2012
II, 2012
SS-2080
SOCIAL SCIENCE /
Class – X /
X
Time allowed : 3 hours
3
Maximum Marks : 80
80
General Instructions :
(i)
The question paper has 36 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
(ii)
Marks are indicated against each question.
(iii)
Questions from serial number 1 to 16 are Multiple Choice Questions. Each question
carries one mark.
(iv)
Questions from serial number 17 to 29 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these
questions should not exceed 80 words each.
(v)
Questions from serial number 30 to 34 are 4 marks questions. Answer of these
questions should not exceed 100 words each.
(vi)
Question number 35 is a map question of 2 marks from History and Question
number 36 is a map question of 3 marks from Geography only. After completion,
attach both the maps inside your answer book.
(i)
36
(ii)
(iii)
1
16
(iv)
17
29
(v)
30
34
(vi)
35
1
3
80
4
120
2
36
3
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1.A
1
In which of the following events, we see the first clear expression of Nationalism ?
(a)
Glorious Revolution of England
(b)
The French Revolution of 1789
(c)
The October 1917 Revolution of Russia
(d)
The American Revolution
(a)
(b)
(c)
1789
1917
(d)
OR/
1.B
What was the result of the peace negotiations held at Geneva after the defeat of the
French forces in 1954 ?
(a)
Vietnam was made independent
(b)
Vietnam was handed over to France
(c)
The United States forces had to withdraw from Vietnam
(d)
Vietnam was divided into two parts - South Veitnam and North Veitnam
1954
1
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
2.A
1
Who said, “If France Sneezes rest of the Europe catches cold.”
(a)
Metternich
(b)
Cavour
(b)
Mazzini
(d)
(a)
(d)
(b)
(c)
Garibaldi
OR/
2.B
(a)
3.
1
Which of the following epidemics struck modern Hanoi in 1903 ?
(a)
Cancer
(b)
Tuberculosis
(c)
Malaria
(d)
Bubonic Plague
1903
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which one of the following pacts reserved seats for „dalits‟ in the provincial and
central legislative assemblies ?
(a)
Luck now pact
(b)
Gandhi – Irwin Pact
(c)
Poona pact
(d)
None of these
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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4.
Which among the following was the main reason to boycotts the Simon Commission
by the Indian Leaders ?
(a)
There were no Indian in the commission
(b)
It supported the Muslim League
(c)
There were differences among the members
(d)
All the members were Indian
1
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
5.
At which place in India, experimental project for geothermal Energy has been set
up?
(a)
Srinagar
(b)
Shimla
(c)
Manikaran
(d)
Manali
(a)
6.
7.
8.
9.
(b)
(c)
(d)
1
Which of the following iron ore deposits is known to be one of the Largest in the
world ?
(a)
Bailadila range of iron deposits
(b)
Kudremukh iron ore deposits
(c)
Orissa- Jharkhand iron ore belt
(d)
None of these
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
1
The economic strength of a country is measured by the development of its :
(a)
manufacturing Industries
(b)
agricultural activites
(c)
banking services
(d)
small scale industries
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which one is the subsidiary port of Mumbai ?
(a)
Tuticorin
(b)
(c)
Vishakhapatnam
(d)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
1
1
Haldia
Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava sheva)
What was the result of Bolivia‟s water war?
(a)
Water prices remained unchanged
(b)
Imposition of Martial Law
(c)
Cancellation of MNC contract and restoration of water supply to the
municipalities
(d)
All of these
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1
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
1
Which one of the following political parties grew out of a Movement?
(a)
All India Congress
(b)
Assam Gana Parishad
(c)
Bhahujan Samaj Party
(d)
Communist party of India
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which of these takes direct part in the elections?
(a)
Interest Groups
(b)
(c)
Political Parties
(d)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Sectional Groups
Pressure Groups
1
Which challenge is faced by every democracy in one form or the other ?
(a)
Foundational challenge
(b)
Deepening of democracy
(c)
Challenge of expansion
(d)
None of the above.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
1
Which is the major reason that prevents poor from getting loans from the banks?
(a)
Absence of Collaterals
(b)
Lack of capital
(c)
Absence of mediatiors
(d)
Interference of the local moneylenders in the markets
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
1
Which of the following is the main source of credit for the rich household ?
(a)
Informal Sector
(b)
Formal Sector
(c)
Self Help groups
(d)
Local Moneylenders
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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15.
1
Which one of the following is a basic function of foreign trade?
(a)
Goods and services are produced for internal markets
(b)
Trade flourishes in the domestic market
(c)
It gives opportunity to reach beyond the domestic market
(d)
Investment is done to expand the trade within the domestic markets
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
16.
1
Which one of the following rights is ensured to the citizens Under the RTI Act ?
(a)
Right to be Informed
(b)
Right to safety
(b)
Right to be Heard
(d)
Right to Choose
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
17.A Why the 1830‟s were the years of great economic hardship In Europe ? Give three
reasons.
1830
3x1=3
OR/
17.B
Explain any three steps taken by the French to achieve their aim to exploit the
natural resources of Vietnam.
3x1=3
18.
Why was the Non-cooperation movement launched by Gandhiji ?
3
19.
Describe any three importances of coal as a source of energy.
20.
What are the major challenges of the sugar industries?
21.
Explain any three factors for the localisation of an industry in a particular area.
3x1=3
22.
What are interest groups? Give two features of promotional pressure groups in
India.
1+2=3
23.
Why do people prefer democracy? Explain with three reasons.
3x1=3
3
1+1+1=3
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24.
What is the challenge of deepening of democracy ? Explain.
3
25.
How democracy could be politically reformed?
3
26.
Explain any three ways in which multinationals companies have spread their
production and interaction with local producers in various countries across the
globe?
27.
Explain the role of technology in stimulating globalisation process.
28.
How is the consumer redressal process becoming cumbersome ? Give three reason.
3x1=3
29.
What is the function of three tier quasi machinery under COPRA? Describe.
3x1=3
3x1=3
3
30.A Explain any four provisions of the Napoleion civil code, 1804.
1804
4x1=4
OR/
30.B
Explain the reason for the popularity of „Go East Movement‟.
4x1=4
31.
What was Satyagraha? Explain any three satyagrahas launched by Gandhiji.
1+3=4
32.
Explain as how do the physiographic and economic factors influence the distribution
pattern of the Indian railway network ?
4x1=4
33.
“Political parties play a major role in democracy “Explain any four point to justify
this statement.
4x1=4
34.
Why is money transaction system better than barter system? Explain with examples.
4
Two features A and B are marked in the given outline political map of India. Identify
these features with the help of the following information and write their correct
names on the lines marked in the map.
(A)
The place of peasant satyagraha
(B)
The place where Jallianwala Bhagh Incident took place.
2
35.
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A
B
(A)
(B)
OR/
2
Locate and label the following items with appropriate symbols on the same map.
(i)
Champaran – Movement of Indigo Planters
(ii)
Bardoli-No tax campaign
(i)
(ii)
Note : The following questions are for the BLIND CANDIDATES Only, inlieu of
Q.NO. 35
(35.1) Name the place where cotton mill satyagraha took place
(35.2) Name the place where Jallianwala Bagh incidence took place
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35
(35.1)
(35.2)
36.
Three features A,B and C are marked in the given outline map of India. Identify
these features with the help of the following Information and write their correct
names on the lines marked in the map
(A)
Cotton textile industry
(B)
Major port
(C)
An oil field
A, B
C
3x1=3
(A)
(B)
(C)
OR/
3x1=3
Locate and label the following items on the same map with appropriate symbols
(i)
Kaiga – nuclear power plant.
(ii)
Paradip - port
(iii)
Anantnag – silk tentile industry.
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
NOTE :
36.1
36.2
36.3
The following questions are for the BLIND CANDIDATES only, in
lieu of Q. No. 36.
Name the international Airport of Mumbai
Name the state where Kaiga nuclear power plant is situated.
Name the southern terminal station of north-south corridor
36
3x1=3
36.1
36.2
36.3
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