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

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – II, 2012
II, 2012
SS-2016
SOCIAL SCIENCE /
Class – X /
X
Time allowed : 3 hours
3
Maximum Marks : 80
80
General Instructions :
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
The question paper has 36 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
Marks are indicated against each question.
Questions from serial number 1 to 16 are Multiple Choice Questions. Each
question carries one mark.
Questions from serial number 17 to 29 are 3 marks questions. Answer of
these questions should not exceed 80 words each.
Questions from serial number 30 to 34 are 4 marks questions. Answer of
these questions should not exceed 100 words each.
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
1
(iv)
17
29
3
80
(v)
30
34
4
120
(vi)
35
2
36
3
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1.A
1.B
2.A
2.B
By what name is the civil code of 1804 known ?
(a)
French code
(b)
National code
(c)
Diplomatic code
(d)
Napoleonic code
1804
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
OR
The colonial economy of Vietnam was primarily based on (a)
Rubber cultivation
(b)
Rice cultivation
(c)
Both of them
(d)
None of them
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
4.
5.
1
When was Customs union or 'Zollverein' founded?
(a)
1833
(b)
1834
(c)
1837
(d)
1840
(a)
(d)
1840
1833
(c)
OR
A French citizen living in Vietnam was called (a)
colons
(b)
(c)
obscurantist
(d)
(a)
3.
1
(b)
1834
(b)
1837
1
domino
natives
(c)
(d)
1
How many miles were covered in Gandhiji's Salt March?
(a)
24 miles
(b)
10 miles
(c)
240 miles
(d)
15 miles
(a)
(d)
15
24
(b)
10
(c)
240
1
Where was the Non-Co-operation Movement called off?
(a)
Chauri Chaura
(b)
Dandi
(c)
Champaran
(d)
Kolkata
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which of the following is a Non-Metalic mineral?
(a)
Copper
(b)
Lead
(c)
(a)
(b)
(c)
1
Nickel
(d)
Mica
(d)
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6.
What is the most important use of mica?
(a)
It is a light mineral.
(b)
(c)
It is used for making wires. (d)
1
It has insulating property.
It is strong and malleable.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
7.
(a)
8.
9.
10.
11.
1
Which one of the following industries uses limestone as its raw material?
(a)
Aluminium
(b)
Cement
(c)
Sugar
(d)
(b)
(c)
Jute
(d)
1
Golden Quadrilateral refers to which type of roadways?
(a)
Border Road.
(b)
State Highway.
(c)
National Highway.
(d)
Expressway National Highway.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Who was the ruler of Nepal when the movement for the restoration of democracy took
place?
(a)
King Gyanendra
(b)
King Birendra
(c)
G. P. Koirala
(d)
None of these
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
1
1
What does SPA stand for?
(a)
South Polilical Association
(c)
Socialist Peoples Association
(b)
(d)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Seven Party Alliance
None of these
Which one of the following is an important function of a Political Party in India?
(a)
To organise movements
(b)
To contest elections
(c)
To mobilise people
(d)
To oppose the ruling party
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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1
12.
13.
1
When a country makes a transition to democracy it faces (a)
Foundational challenge.
(b)
Challenge of expansion.
(c)
Challenge of deepening of democracy.
(d)
None of the above.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
1
SHGs refer to :
(a)
Groups of rural poor people who work together in the credit sector
(b)
Groups of rich people who work together
(c)
A formal credit sector
(d)
None of the above
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
14.
(b)
(d)
(a)
(b)
(c)
15.
16.
1
Banks and Co-operatives come under (a)
Formal credit sector
(c)
Both (a) and (b)
(a)
(b)
Informal credit
None of the above
(d)
1
The process of rapid integration of countries is called (a)
Liberalisation
(b)
Globalisation
(c)
Urnbanisation
(d)
None of the above
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which one of the following is a consumer right?
(a)
Right to property
(b)
(c)
Right to equality
(d)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
1
Right to freedom
Right to be informed.
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17 .
Explain any three provisions of the Treaty of Vienna of 1815.
1815
OR
Describe the influence of China on Vietnamese culture and life.
3x1=3
18.
Give any two reasons for the launching of the Non Co-operation Movement. What was
Gandhiji's idea behind launching it as stated in his book 'Hind Swaraj'?
2+1=3
19.
Describe the distribution of coal under its four major forms.
3x1=3
20.
What had been the problems associated with the cotton textile industry in India?
3x1=3
21.
Describe two steps to be taken to minimise environmental degradation by industries.
22.
What do you understand by sectional interest groups? Explain with examples.
2+1=3
23.
'Democracy is better than any other form of government.' Give three arguments in
favour of this statement.
3x1=3
24.
What are the two conditions under which democracy accomodate social diversities.?
25.
Describe the major challenges to democracy in India.
3x1=3
26.
What are the special economic zones (SEZs) ? Why is the government setting up SEZs ?
3x1=3
27.
Explain with an example how foreign trade leads to intergration of markets across
economies.
3
28.
There are many rules and regulations regarding consumer protection but they are often
not followed. Why?
3x1=3
3x1=3
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1½+1½=3
1½+1½=3
29.
The consumer redressal process is becoming cumbersome, expensive and time
consuming. Do you agree? Give two reasons in support of your answer.
1½+1½=3
30.
Explain any four features of the Napoleonic code.
4
OR
Examine the new challenges which the new Republic of Vietnam faced after 1954.
1954
4
31.
What were the limitations of the Civil Disobidience Movement? Elaborate.
2+2=4
32.
Dense and efficient network of transport and communication is a pre-requisite for local,
national and global trade today. Comment.
33.
Explain the challenges faced by political parties in India.
4x1=4
34.
Differentiate between formal and informal sources of credit on two main points. What is
the main source of credit in rural India?
2+2=4
35.
Two features (A) and (B) are marked on the given outline map of India. Identify these
features with the help of following information and write their names on the marked
lines.
A.
The place where Jallianwala Bagh incident occured.
B.
The place where the Indian National Congress session was held in Sept 1920
A
B
2
A
B
1920
OR /
Locate and lable the following items with appropriate symbols on the same map.
(i)
Champran
The place where the Indian movement took place.
(ii)
Madras
The place where the Indian National Congress
session of 1927 was held.
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4
(i)
(ii)
1927
Note : The following questions are for BLIND CANDIDATES only, in lieu of Q. No. 35.
(35.1) Name the place where the Jallianwala Bagh incident occurred.
(35.2) Name the place where the sept 1920 session of the Indian
National Congress was held.
35
35.1
35.2
Map For Question Mo. 35 and 35 (OR)
36.
1920
Three features (A), (B) and (C) 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 marked lines in the map.
A
A mica producing centre
B
A silk textiel centre
C
Terminal station of East-West Corridor.
A, B
C
A
-
B
-
C
-
OR /
Locate and label the following items on the same map with appropriate symbols;
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3
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
Kaiga Nuclear Power Station
Tutieorin Sea Port
A software technology park in Orissa
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
Note : The following questions are for the BLIND CANDIDATES only in lieu of Q. No.
36.
(36.1) Name the software technology park in Orissa
(36.2) Name the state where the Rawat Bhata Nuclear Plant is located.
(36.3) Name the Western terminal entry of the East - West corridor.
36
36.1
36.2
36.3
Map For Q.No. 36 AND 36(OR)
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