DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, CHANDIGARH Class-X SOCIAL SCIENCE

DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, CHANDIGARH
Summative Assessment-I (2014-15)
SAMPLE PAPER
Class-X
SOCIAL SCIENCE
TIME : 3 Hrs
Maximum Marks : 90
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The question paper has 30 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
Questions from serial number 1-8 are One Mark Questions.
Questions from serial number 9 to 21 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these
questions should not exceed 80 words each.
Questions from serial number 22 to 29 are 5 marks questions. Answer of these
questions should not exceed 120 words each.
Question number 30 is a map question of 3 marks from Geography only. After
completion, attach the map inside your answer book.
What does a philanthropist work for?
What do you understand by the term Vulnerable species,give two examples
What is majoritarianism? Name a country which has lost peace due to this.
Explain the term Jurisdiction.
What are family laws?
Which is the most important criteria for comparing different countries according to
World Bank?
Which one has the highest percapita income between India and Srilanka?
If 12kg rice is sold at Rs.5,000 what will be the value of rice?
What was the principle of Garden City? Give example.
Mention three factors which promoted migration to Bombay?
Explain the Haussmanisation of Paris.
Write the theme of Pariksha Guru.
Which is the most wide spread and important soil of India? State its important
characteristics.
“Conservation projects are now focusing on biodiversity rather than on a few of its
components.” Explain.
What are the geographical conditions required for wheat cultivation? State the major
wheat producing states.
Explain the ethnic composition of Belgium.
a) Explain the Civil Rights Movement in the USA-(1954-1968).
b) What is overlapping social difference.
“Social divisions of one kind or another exists in most countries”. Explain.
Mention three Constitutional provisions that make India a Secular State.
How are the primary, secondary and tertiary sector interdependent explain with
suitable example?
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Distinguish between public and private sector with the help of examples.
How to protect workers in the unorganized sector?
Who wrote Pariksha Guru? Explain its theme and the reason why it could not win
many readers.
Describe how the works of Premchand reflected the social conditions of Indian
society.
What are multipurpose projects,Give two examples.Why have they come under
scrutiny ?
List the various agricultural reforms which have been introduced to improve the
condition of farmers in India.
India is a federal country. Explain by giving examples.
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What is communalism? What are the major beliefs of communal people?
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What is a secular State?
Why is issue of sustainability important for development?
Explain long term measures to generate employment in the country.
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From the given outline map of India, identify the items marked as ‘A’ and ‘B’
and write their name in the blanks provided.
Mark the following place on the same map.
i) Tehri Dam
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Cereal crop
Soil type
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