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I, 2012
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – I, 2012
SS2-038
/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)
Identify the group of the countries, which was known as Axis powers during the
Second World War.
(a)
Britain, France and the U.S
(b)
Nazi Germany, Japan and Italy
(c)
Japan, Italy and France
(d)
Nazi Germany, France and Britain
/OR
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1B.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Production processes involving carding, twisting and rolling are associated with :
(a)
Railways Industry
(b)
Construction Industry
(c)
Shipping Industry
(d)
Textile Industry
/OR
1C.
1
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
What was the aim of Temperance Movement ?
(a)
To clean up London
(b)
To develop new lungs for the city of London
(c)
To recognise the need for housing for the poor
(d)
To reduce consumption of alcoholic drinks amongst the working classes.
2A.
1
1430
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Who among the following developed the first printing press in 1430 ?
(a)
Martin Luther
(b)
Marco polo
(c)
Johann Gutenberg
(d)
James Watt
/OR
2B.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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Who of the following was the most popular novelist in Bengali ?
(a)
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
(b)
Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay
(c)
Chandu Menon
(d)
Ravindranath Tagore.
3.
1
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which one of the following is the example of endemic species ?
(a)
Nicobar Pigeon
(b)
Desert fox
(c)
Asiatic elephant
(d)
Gangetic dolphin
4.
1
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which one of the following crops is known as coarse and has higher nutritional
value.
(a)
Maize
(b)
Rice (c)
Wheat
(d)
Jowar
5.
1
1956
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which of the following was NOT a provision of the Act of 1956 passed in
Srilanka ?
(a)
Sinhala was recognised as the only official language.
(b)
Provinces were given autonomy.
(c)
Buddhism was to be protected by the state.
(d)
Sinhalas were favoured in government jobs.
6.
1
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which of the following government has one level of governance and the
sub - units are subordinate to the Central government.
(a)
Federal Government
(b)
Community Government
(c)
Coalition Government
(d)
Unitary Government
7.
1
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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In which group of countries the participation of women in public life is very
high ?
(a)
Saudi Arabia, India and Pakistan
(b)
France, Germany and England
(c)
Sweden, France and Norway
(d)
Sweden, Norway and Finland
8.
1
18.5
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
If Body Mass Index (BMI) is less than 18.5 then the person would be considered
_________ .
(a)
over weight
(b)
under nourished
(c)
long height
(d)
short height
9.
1
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which of the following do we get when we divide the national income of a
country by its total population ?
(a)
HDI Rank
(b)
Literacy Rate
(c)
Human Development Index (d)
Per Capita Income
10.
1
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Public and private sectors are classified on the basis of :
(a)
employment conditions
(b)
the nature of economic activities
(c)
ownership of enterprises
(d)
number of workers employed in the enterprise.
11A.
1+2=3
What is the meaning of “cultural fusion’ ? Give two examples how indentured
labour system led to cultural fusion.
/OR
3x1=3
11B.
“The old ports of Surat and Hoogly declined by the end of the 18th century”.
Why? Explain any three reasons.
/OR
3x1=3
11C.
Explain any three steps taken to clean up London.
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12A.
1+2=3
What was an “accordion book” ? Describe any two features of hand printing in
China.
/OR
1+2=3
12B.
Name one famous women novelist in the 19th century England. Describe the
different ways in which women novelists portrayed women.
13.
3
Enumerate any three features of “regur” soil.
14.
3x1=3
How human activities have affected the depletion of flora and fauna ? Explain
with three examples.
15.
3x1=3
How has irrigation changed the cropping pattern in many regions of India ?
Explain with the examples.
16.
3
“It is essential to conserve and manage our water resources” Analyse the
statement.
17.
3x1=3
Mention any three elements of power sharing model evolved in Belgium.
18.
3
“Over lapping social differences create possibilities of deep social divisions and
tensions”. Justify the statement.
19.
3x1=3
“Social divisions exist in most of the countries”. Support this statement with
examples.
20.
3
Why is the issue of sustainability important for development ? Explain.
21.
3x1=3
Give three reasons why tertiary sector has become so important in India.
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22.
3
Why is agriculture an activity of unorganised sector in India ? Explain.
23A.
1+4=5
What was Rinderpest ? How did it adversely affect the lives and fortunes of the
Africans ?
/OR
5
23B.
Explain the pecularities of Indian industrial growth during the First World War.
/OR
23C.
5x1=5
“Calcutta (Kolkata) had a long history of air pollution”. Explain any five reasons
for it.
24A.
5
How did print introduce a new world of debate and discussion ? What were its
implications in sphere of religion ? Explain.
/OR
1+4=5
24B.
Who was Vaikkom Muhammad Basheer ? Explain how most of his works were
based on his own rich personal experience.
25A.
4+1=5
What was the attitude of liberal and conservative people towards women reading
in India ? How did women like Kailashbashini Debi respond ?
/OR
25B.
5x1=5
Premchand’s novels were filled with powerful characters drawn from all levels of
society. Support the statement with examples.
26.
5x1=5
Distinguish between primitive subsistence farming and commercial farming by
stating five points of distinction.
27.
1+4=5
1992
What is the meaning of decentralisation ? Explain any four provisions that have
been made towards decentralisation in India after the constitutional amendment
in 1992.
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28.
5x1=5
How “Women in India still face discrimination and oppression in various ways”.
Support the statement with five examples.
29.
5x1=5
It you get a job in a far off place before accepting it, you would try to consider
many factors. Explain any five such factors.
30.
5x1=5
“Workers are not exploited in organised sector”. Do you agree with the
statement ? Explain reasons in support of your answer.
31.
4
(i)
(A)
(B)
(ii)
(C)
(i)
(ii)
(D)
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)
Soil type
(B)
Type of vegetation
On the same political outline map of India, locate and label the following
items with appropriate symbols :
(C)
Periyar Tiger Reserve
(D)
Sardar Sarvar dam
31
(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) What type of soil is found in Western Rajasthan ?
(31.2) Name the largest producer state of Jowar.
(31.3) Name the Tiger Reserve of West Bengal.
(31.4) On which river is Sardar Sarovar Dam built ?
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