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I, 2012
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – I, 2012
SS2-035
/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.
1
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which of the following did not become instrumental in colonizing the faraway
lands ?
(a)
Rinderpest
(b)
Small pox germs
(c)
Gun powder
(d)
Potatoes
/OR
1B.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Why did the women working in the woollen textile industry begin attakhing
the Spinning Jenny ?
(a)
It caused them unemployment.
(b)
They could not operate the machine.
(c)
It did not produce finer yarn
(d)
They were scared of the machine.
/OR
1C.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
People in tenements in Bombay had to keep the windows of their rooms closed
because :
(a)
They were afraid of the riots
(b)
They were not allowed to open the windows
(c)
Fsilthy gutters and stables surrounded them
(d)
They did not want the dust to come in
2A.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Who introduced hand – printing technology in Japan ?
(a)
Buddhist Monks
(b)
Emperor of Japan
(c)
Marco Polo
(d)
Confucius Monks
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/OR
2B.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which is the earliest novel written in Marathi ?
(a)
Yamuna Paryatan
(b)
Muktamala
(c)
Durgeshnandini
(d)
Padamrag
3.
1
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The main objective of Joint Forest Management Programme is about :
(a)
Involving rich and back ward communities to conserve wild life.
(b)
Involving local communities in the management and restoration of
degraded forests.
(c)
Involving rich communities to conserve wildlife and forests
(d)
Involving backward communities in the management and restoration of
degraded forests.
4.
1
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which one of the other names in different states about the slash and Burn
agriculture is correct ?
(a)
Bewar in Andhra Pradesh
(b)
Kuruwa in Jharkhand
(c)
Valre in Meghalaya
(d)
Podu in Himachal Pradesh
5.
1
(a)
50
50
(b)
(c)
59
40
1
(d)
Which one of the following best explains the complex ethnic composition of
Belgium ?
(a)
It has 50% Dutch speaking and 50% French speaking people
(b)
It has all Dutch and German speaking population only.
(c)
It has 59% Dutch speaking, 40% French speaking and 1% German
speaking people.
(d)
It has majority of French speaking people as compared to the Dutch
speaking people
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6.
1
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which of the following is a feature of federalism ?
(a)
There is only one level of government.
(b)
Each level of government has its own jurisdiction
(c)
All powers and revenue are under the control of central government.
(d)
The fundamental provision of constitution can be unilaterally changed
by the top level of government.
7.
1
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The concept of patriarchy refers to :
(a)
a system that values women more
(b)
a system that values men more
(c)
a system that values men and women equal
(d)
a system that believes in equal rights both for men and women.
8.
1
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Per Capita Income is calculated in dollars because :
(a)
all countries can be compared easily
(b)
USA holds a dominating position
(c)
dollar is the only reliable currency in the world
(d)
dollars are easily convertible.
9.
1
(HDI)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
HDI stands for :
(a)
Heavy Developed Industrial
(b)
Human Development Index
(c)
Highly Developed Infrastructure
(d)
Highest Development Index.
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10.
(NREGA)
1
100
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
What will happen if the government fails to provide 100 days employment
under NREGA ?
(a)
No extra benefit will be given
(b)
The officer – in – change will be punished
(c)
Unemployment allowance will be given
(d)
Food grains will be provided
11A.
3
77
– 77
Why did most of the developing countries organise themselves as a group – the
Group of 77 (G – 77) ?
/OR
3
11B.
How did many Indian Entrepreneurs survive despite of tight economic controls
imposed by the British Government ?
/OR
3
11C.
How did Bombay attract a large number of migrants in the 20th century ?
Explain.
12A.
3x1=3
Describe any three circumstances that intermingled the hearing culture and
reading culture.
/OR
3
12B.
How did serialisation of novels increase the popularity of novels and
magazines ?
13.
6x½=3
Suggest any six measures to solve the problems of land degradation in India.
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14.
1+2=3
(Yew)
What is Himalayan Yew ? Why is it under great threat at present ?
15.
1½+1½=3
List any three advantages and three disadvantages of Multipurpose River
Project.
16.
3
Describe the rainwater harvesting system being carried out in semi – arid and
arid regions of Rajasthan.
17.
3x1=3
Which three demands of the Sri lankan Tamils accepted and met with, can settle
the ethnic conflict in Sri lanka for good ? Explain.
18.
3
Differentiate between social difference and social division with the help of
examples.
19.
3
How are social divisions reflected in a democratic country ? Explain
20.
3
Developmental goals are conflicting goals also. Explain with an example.
21.
3
All the three sectors of the economy are interdependent. Explain their
interdependence taking iron ore as an example.
22.
3
What is the significance of public sector in the development of India ? Explain
23A.
5x1=5
19
Why have the historians described the 19th century indenture as a „new system
of slavery ? Explain any five reasons.
/OR
5
23B.
How did the First World War prove to be a boon to the Indian Industries ?
Explain.
/OR
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23C.
2+3=5
24A.
Why did the underground railway soon become a necessity in London ?
Mention any three disadvantages of this system.
5x1=5
19
How did the practice of reading and writing increase among women in India in
the 19th century. Support your answer with the help of examples
/OR
24B.
What were the issues addressed by Thomas Hardy‟s in his novel Mayor of
Casterbridge‟ ? How did the novel bring together many cultures ?
25A.
5
18
How did the scientists and philosophers in the 18th century Europe find it easier
to reach out to people ? Explain.
/OR
25B.
Describe the main features of the novel „Pariksha Guru‟ Written by Srinivas
Das ?
26.
5
5x1=5
Explain any five Institutional and Technical Reforms brought by the
government to improve the condition of Indian Agriculture.
27.
2+3=5
Why are federations necessary ? Highlight any three steps taken by India
towards making it a federation.
28.
5
What was the Feminist Movement ? Explain the political demands of the
Feminist Movement in India.
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29.
5
“There are several things needed by the society as a whole.” In the light of this
statement, explain as to who can provide them at a reasonable cost the private
or the public sector and why ?
30.
5
Ramesh works as a driver in a government department where as Karunesh
works as a mechanic in a workshop. Whose job has more disadvantages and
how ?
31.
(i)
A
4
B
(A)
(B)
(ii)
(C)
(D)
(i)
(ii)
Two features A and B 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)
A major wheat producing area
On the same political map of India, locate and label the following items
with appropriate symbols :
(C)
Sunderban National Park
(D)
Hirakud Dam
31
4
(31.1)
(31.2)
(31.3)
(31.4)
Note : The following questions are for the visually impaired candidates only in
lieu of Q. No. 31.
(31.1) Name the soil found on the western coast of India.
(31.2) Name any one major wheat producing state of North India.
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(31.3) In which state is Sunderban National park located ?
(31.4) Name the state where Hirakud Dam is constructed ?
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