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I, 2012
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – I, 2012
SS2-033
/SOCIAL SCIENCE
X / Class – X
3
90
Time allowed : 3 hours
(i)
Maximum Marks : 90
31
(ii)
1
10
(iii)
11
22
(iv)
23
30
(v)
31
1
3
80
5
120
4
General Instructions :
(i)
The question paper has 31 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
(ii)
Questions from serial number 1 to 10 are Multiple Choice Questions. Each question
carries 1 mark.
(iii)
Questions from serial number 11 to 22 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these
questions should not exceed 80 words each.
(iv)
Questions from serial number 23 to 30 are 5 marks questions. Answer of these
questions should not exceed 120 words each.
(v)
Question number 31 is a map question of 4 marks from Geography only. After
completion, attach the map inside your answer book.
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1A.
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(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
1B.
The term „canal colonies‟ is related to :
(a)
irrigated areas by the different sources of irrigation
(b)
the areas irrigated by the new canals built by the British Indian
government
(c)
well irrigated areas
(d)
well drained areas
/OR
1
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Khostis were :
(a)
a community of weavers
(c)
cotton weavers
(b)
(d)
weavers
landless laboures
/OR
1C.
1
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which of the following factors changed the form of urbanisation in the modern
world ?
(a)
Unemployment
(b)
Secularism
(c)
Capitalism
(d)
Industrialisation
2A.
1
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
What was the cheap book known in France ?
(a)
Chap books
(b)
Biliotheque Bleue
(c)
Hand books
(d)
Text books
/OR
2B.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The earliest novel in Marathi was.
(a)
Ganga
(c)
Panchatantra
(b)
(d)
1
Yamuna Paryatan
Kadambari
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3.
1
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Forest land protected from any further depletion is called :
(a)
Reserve forest
(b)
Protected forest
(c)
Unclassed forest
(d)
None of these
4.
1
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Identify from the following the crop which takes almost a year to grow ?
(a)
Wheat
(b)
Sugarcane
(c)
Cotton
(d)
Rice
5.
1
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Majoritarianism is followed in which of the following countries ?
(a)
Belgium
(b)
Sri Lanka
(c)
England
(d)
Russia
6.
1
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Name the country among the following which follows „coming together‟ style of
federalism.
(a)
UK
(b)
India
(c)
Switzerland (d)
Spain
7.
1
(a)
(b)
Buddhism is the major religion of :
(a)
India
(c)
Nepal
(c)
(b)
(d)
(d)
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
8.
1
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which state among the following has the lowest literacy rate ?
(a)
Punjab
(b)
Bihar (c)
Kerala
(d)
Tamilnadu
9.
1
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which one of the following is a useful measure for comparison between
countries ?
(a)
National Income
(b)
Per capita income
(c)
Total income
(d)
Income from tertiary sector
10.
1
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Give full form of NREGA.
(a)
National Rural Employment Guarantee Act.
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(b)
(c)
(d)
National Regional Employment Guarantee Act.
National Regional Employment Generation Act.
None of these
11A.
3x1=3
Before the arrival of outsiders, most of the Africans had a little reason to work
for a wage . Explain three reasons.
/OR
11B.
3x1=3
1760
Why was East India Company keen on expanding textile exports from India
during the 1760 ? Explain any three reasons.
/OR
11C.
3x1=3
How did the development or expansion of Bombay (Mumbai) differ from
London? Give any three points of difference.
12A.
3
How did new forms of popular literature appear in print targeting new audience
in the 18th century ? Explain with examples.
/OR
12B.
3
How did novels become popular among masses ? Explain with examples.
13.
3
"Indiscriminate use of resources has led to numerous problems” Justify the
statement.
14.
3
How have human activities affected the depletion of flora and fauna ? Explain.
15.
3x1=3
“Rain water harvesting system is viable alternative both social by, economically
and environmentally”. Support the statement with three examples.
16.
1+2=3
What is bamboo drip irrigation ? Mention any two features of it.
17.
1956
Explain three measures taken by Sri Lanka, according to an Act passed in 1956.
3x1=3
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18.
3
Explain overlapping social difference.
19.
3
How do social divisions affect politics ? Explain.
20.
3x1=3
2004
Compare India and Sri Lanka on the basis of any three indicators of HDI for
2004.
21.
3
Classify the economic sectors on the basis of nature of activities. Mention the
main feature of each.
22.
3x1=3
Explain any three points of importance of public sector in our society.
23A.
77
1+4=5
77
What is G 77 ? What did the G 77 countries want to gain from New International
Economic Order ? Describe.
/OR
23B.
5x1=5
Describe any five major problems faced by new European merchants in setting
up their industries in towns before the industrial revolution.
/OR
23C.
5x1=5
Describe five forms of entertainment that came up in the 19th century England.
24A.
3+2=5
What were the three difficulties in copying manuscripts ? What was the use of
printing press ? Describe.
/OR
24B.
1+4=5
Who is the author of novel „Titash Ekti Nadir Nam‟ ? Describe the theme of this
novel.
25A.
5
How did issues of caste discrimination begin to write in many printed tracts and
essays from the late nineteenth century ? Explain with examples.
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/OR
25B.
5
„Novels created a sense of social awareness in India. Support the statement with
suitable examples.
26.
5x1=5
“Wheat and rice farming in India are fairly different from each other”. Support
the statement with five suitable examples.
27.
5x1=5
1992
Explain five changes towards decentralisation brought in the Constitution after
the Amendments made in 1992.
28.
5
Describe any five ways in which women in India are still discriminated and
appressed.
29.
1+1+3=5
What is Human Development Report ? Which organisation measures HDR ?
Explain the three major indicators of H.D.R.
30.
5x1=5
How to create more employment in rural areas ? Explain with the help of five
suitable examples.
31.
(i)
(A)
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(B)
(A)
(B)
Two features A and B are shown in the political outline map of India.
Identify these features with the help of following information and write
their correct names on the lines marked on the map.
(A)
A soil type
(B)
Type of Forest
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(ii)
(C)
(D)
On the same political outline map of India, locate and label the following
items with appropriate symbols.
(C)
Rana Pratap Sagar Dam
(D)
Leading producer state of ragi
31
(31.1)
(31.2)
(31.3)
(31.4)
Note : The following questions are for the visually impaired candidates only
lieu of Q. No. 31.
(31.1) Which type of soil is found is Uttar Pradesh ?
(31.2) What type of forest are found in Kerala ?
(31.3) In which state Rana Pratap Sagar dam in located ?
(31.4) Which is the leading „ragi producer state in India ?
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