Social Science-X ( SA-II )

                                                               SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT –II

                                                                       SOCIAL SCIENCE

                                                                              Class – X

Time allowed: 3 hours                                                                                        Maximum Marks: 90

General Instructions

1.     The question paper has 31 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.

2.     Marks are indicated against each question.

3.     This question paper consists of FOUR SECTIONS. Sections A of the question paper contains Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) from serial number 1 to 10 of 1 mark each. These Ten questions of Section A are to be answered on a separate sheet provided. This part has to be completed in first 30 minutes only and the answer sheet must be handed over to the invigilator before starting Section B.

4.     In Section B, C and D of the question paper, there are Twenty One questions from serial no. 11 to 31 which are to be attempted in 2 hours and 30 minutes. This part should be attempted only after the stipulated time given for Section A.

5.     Questions from serial number 11 to 22 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these questions should not exceed 80 words each.

6.     Questions from serial number 23 to 30 are 4 marks questions. Answers of these questions should not exceed 120 words each.

7.     Question number 31 is a map question of 4 marks from Geography only. After completion, attach the map inside your answer book. 
SECTION-A
(Question  numbers  1  to  10  carry  1 marks  each)

1.     The  1830s were  years  of  great  economic  hardship  in  __________.             [1]
    (a) Asia     (b) Europe     (c) Africa     (d) North America
Or
    In  1911,  the  long  established  monarchy  in  China  was  overthrown  by  a  popular movement  led  by  which  leader?                     [1]
    (a) Chiang-Kai-Shek     (b) Mao  Le  Dong    (c) Sun Yat-sen     (d) None  of  these

2.     Which  of  the  following Acts  allowed  detention  of  political  prisoners without  trial  for two  years? [1]
    (a) Government  of  India Act,  1909     (b) Government  of  India Act,  1919
    (c) Rowlatt Act         (d) Indian  Independence  Act

3.     Which  is  the  highest  quality  hard  coal ?                 [1]
    (a) Lignite     (b) Bituminous     (c) Anthracite     (d) None  of  these

4.     Production  and  consumption  of  which  metal  is  often  regarded  as  the  index  of  a country’s  development ?                     [1]
    (a) Steel     (b) Gold     (c) Silver     (d) Copper

5.     What  are  the  terminal  stations  of  East-West  corridor?             [1]
    (a) Srinagar  - Kanyakumari     (b) Silchar  -  Porbandar
    (c) Varanasi  - Kanyakumari     (d) Vadodara  - Guwahati

6.     Democracy  evolves  through  __________.                 [1]
    (a) Revolution         (b) Popular  struggles
    (c) Rebellion  against  government     (d) All  of  these

7.     Which  of  the  following  parties  was  a major  constituent  of  the  Seven  Party Alliance (SPA)  which  spearheaded  the  movement  for  democracy  in  Nepal?             [1]
    (a) Nepalese  Congress  Party     (b) Maoists
    (c) Both  of  these         (d) None  of  these

8.     Which  challenge  to  democracy  involves  strengthening  those  institutions  that  help people’s  participation  and  control?                     [1]
    (a) Challenge  of  expansion    (b) Challenge  of  deepening  of  democracy
    (c) Foundational  challenge     (d) All  of  these

9.     Most  of  the MNCs  belong  to which  country?                 [1]
    (a) America     (b) Japan     (c) European  countries     (d) All  of  these

10.     Prakash  filed a case  in a district  level consumer court  in New Delhi. Which consumer right  did  he  exercise?                       [1]
    (a) Right  to  be  informed     (b) Right  to  choose
    (c) Right  to  seek  redressal     (d) Right  to  appeal

        SECTION-B
(Question  numbers  11  to  22  carry  3 marks  each.)

11.     Describe  any  three  factors  responsible  for  the  rise  of  nationalism  in  Europe.         [3]
Or
    Describe  the  role  played  by  the US media  in  both  supporting  as  well  as  criticising the war. [3]

12.     What was the reason given by Mahatama Gandhi for launching the Non-Cooperation Movement. Explain  any  three main  features  of  the  Non-cooperation Movement.             [3]
13.    “When Gandhi relaunched Civil Disobedience Movement in 1932, the Industrial and Business classes were not interested in it.” Explain reasons behind it.            [3]

14.     Differentiate between the Conventional and Non-Conventional sources of energy. Which non-conventional source of energy is applicable most in the coastal areas ?             [2+1=3]

15.     “Most of the Iron and Steel Industries are located on the Chotta Nagpur Plateau.” Give reasons. [3]

16.     Why are the means of transportation and communications called the lifelines of a nation and its economy ?                    [3]

17.     Compare  and  contrast  popular  struggles  with  movements  bringing  out  their  main features. [3]

18.     Do  we  prefer  democracy  only  for  moral  reasons?  Or  are  there  some  prudentrial reasons  to  support  democracy  too?  Explain.                 [3]

19.     Out  of  the  three  major  challenges  faced  by  democracy,  which  is  the  most  difficult challenge? Why  do  you  think  so?                     [3]
20.     How the earliest form of currency different from the present one ? What makes the present form of currency important ?                     [3]

21.     Discuss  the  role of World Trade Organisation  in bringing about  liberalisation of  trade.      [3]

22.     Explain the duties of a  responsible consumer.                  [3]

SECTION-C

(Question  numbers  23  to  30  carry  5 marks  each.)

23.     What  did  ‘Liberal Nationalism’  stand  for? Discuss.             [5]
Or
    ‘The  battle  against  French  colonial  education  became  part  of  the  larger  battle  against colonialism  and  for  independence.’  Discuss.                 [5]

24.     How did different  social groups in Countryside conceive of  the  idea of Non-cooperation? Discuss.      [5]

25.     Why conservation of minerals are necessary ? Explain a few steps for their conservation.    [5]
26.    Classify and Explain the Roads on the basis of their capacity.             [5]

27.     Compare and contrast between  the  ideological orientation of  Indian National Congress (INC)  and  the Bharatiya  Janata Party  (BJP).                 [5]

28.    What makes Democratic government - an accountable, responsive and ligitimate government ?    [5]
29.     Distinguish between  formal  sector  loans and  informal  sector  loans. Why formal sector of loans needs to be promoted in rural areas ?                    [5]
30.    Why Government used to provide artificial protection to our industries before 1990 ?  What made it change its policies ?                        [5]   

SECTION-D
(Question  number  31  is  a map  question of 4 marks  from  Geography.)

31.     (a) Two  features A  and  B  are  marked  on  the  given  outline  political  map  of  India. Identify  these  features  with  the  help  of  the  following  information  and  write  their correct  names  on  the  lines marked  in  the map. [2]
    (A) Iron-Ore  mine    
    (B) Silk  Textile  Centre
   
    (b) Locate  and  label  the  following  items  on  the  same map with  appropriate  symbols. [2]
    (i) Narora Nuclear  Power  Station
    (ii) Surat  - Textile Centre

Social Science-X ( SA-I )

                                                             SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT –I 

                                                                       SOCIAL SCIENCE

                                                                              Class – X

Time allowed: 3 hours                                                                                        Maximum Marks: 90

General Instructions:

(i) The question paper has 31 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.

(ii) Marks are indicated against each question.

(iii) Questions from serial number 1-10 are Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ). Each question carries one mark.

(iv) Questions from serial number 11 to 22 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these questions should not exceed 80 words each.

(v) Questions from serial number 23 to 30 are 5 marks questions. Answer of these questions should not exceed 100 words each.

(vi) Question number 31 is a map question of 4 marks from Geography only. After completion, attach the map inside your answer book.

1. People's livelihoods and local economy of which one of the following was badly affected by the  disease named "Rinderpest‟ ?

(a) Asia                                                                                (b) Europe

(c) Africa                                                                             (d) South America                                   1

                                                                        OR

The person who got people from village, ensured them jobs, helped them settle in cities and  provided them money in times of need was known as :

(a) Stapler                                                                            (b) Fuller

(c) Gomastha                                                                        (d) Jobber

                                                                       OR

Who developed the priniciple of Garden city ?

(a) Thomas Hardy                                                                 (b) Charles Dickens

(c) Charles Booth                                                                  (d) Ebenezer Howard

2.  Which one of the following is the oldest printed Japanese book ?

(a) Sutta Pitaka                                                                     (b) Diamond Sutra

(c) Maha Vamsa                                                                   (d) Dipa Vamsa                                     1

                                                                      OR

Which Hindi novel by Prem Chand does tell the story of Indian peasantry through the characters of  “Hori‟ and his wife “Dhania‟ ?

(a) Godan                                                                               (b) Gaban

(c) Sewasadan                                                                        (d) Rang Bhoomi                                                                      

3. Resources which are surveyed and their quantity and quality have been determined for utilisation are known as :

(a) Potential resources                                                               (b) Stock

(c) Developed resources                                                            (d) Reserves                                     1

4. Which one of the following is NOT considered a sacred tree in India ?

(a) Peepal                                                                                  (b) Neem

(c) Banyan                                                                                 (d) Mango                                        1

5. Which of the following is NOT the cause of water scarcity ?

(a) Rapid growth of population

(b) Uneven distribution of water resources

(c) Constructions of dams and reserves

(d) Increase in demand                                                                                                                      1

6. Which of the following statements is NOT true ?

(a) In Belgium, leaders realised that unity of the country is possible only by sharing power

(b) In Sri Lanka, the majority community wants to force domination over others

(c) In Sri Lanka, the demand for more autonomy to provinces populated by Tamils has been granted

(d) Division of Belgium along linguistic lines was averted due topower sharing                                     1

7. As per language policy of Indian Government, which one of the following statements is true  regarding the status of Hindi language ?

(a) Only Hindi is our National language.

(b) Hindi is the official language.

(c) Hindi has been accepted as the mother tongue of all the Indians.

(d) None of the above.                                                                                                                     1

8. Which of the following divisions is unique to India ?

(a) Gender division (b) Caste division

(c) Economic division (d) Religious division                                                                                      1

9. Which is the most important attribute for comparing the development of countries ?

(a) Resources (b) Population

(c) Average income (d) None of the above                                                                                      1

10. Which of the following is also known as disguised employment ?

(a) Over employment (b) Factory employment

(c) Under employment (d) Unemployment                                                                                       1

11. What was Rinderpest ?  How did Rinderpest change the economy of the African society ?         3                                                                                                                           

                                                                             OR

Mention any three restrictions imposed by the British government upon the Indian merchants in the 19th Century ?

                                                                             OR

Write about the pollution problems of Calcutta (Kolkata) in the 19^th century.    

12. How did print introduce debate and discussion? Explain any three points.                                  3

                                                                            OR

      With the help of an example show how the early novels in Europe contributed to colonialism ?

13. Explain the importance of  conservation of resources.                                                                3

14. Explain with three examples, how communities have carried out conservation of flora and fauna in India ?                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                                     3

15. Why are different water harvesting systems considered a viable alternative both socio - economically and environmentally in a country like India ?                                                                                          3

16. Why is power sharing necessary in democracy ?  Explain.                                                        3

17. Taking the example of Carlos, Smith and Norman explain how social differences divide similar people from one another but also unite very different people.                                                                     3

18. How do social divisions affect politics ? Give two examples.                                                    3

19. What are millets and why are they called coarse grains ? Give two examples and the areas where they are grown.                                                                                                                           2+1=3

20. “For development, people look at a mix of goals‟. Support the statement with three suitable examples.                                                                                                          
                                                                                                                                                    3

21. Differentiate between the public sector and private sector by giving examples.                          3

22. Suggest any three ways to create more employment avenues in Urban sector.                          3

23. What is meant by the term “globalisation‟ ?  Describe the three types of movements or flows within international economic exchange.                                                                                                  5

                                                                        OR

Describe any four impacts of Manchester imports on the cotton weavers of India.

                                                                        OR

How did city development occur at the cost of ecology and environment ?

24. Explain how print culture assisted the growth of nationalism in India.                                        5
                                                                        OR
     Describe the ways in which the novel in India attempted to create a sense of pan-Indian belonging.

25.Explain Rice cultivation in India under the following heads :

(a) Importance

(b) Geographical conditions

(c) Any two rice producing states on the eastern coast                                                     1+2+2=5                                                                 

26. Describe the factors which determine the outcomes of politics of social divisions.                    5                                      

27. What is the significance of secondary sector in Indian economy? How does it help in the economic development of the country.                                                                                                        5

28. Prove that Caste has not disappeared from Contemporary India.                                           5

29. Why do we use averages ? Are there any limitations to their use ? Illustrate with your own examples related to development.                                                                                                               5

30. "Tertiary sector is not playing any significant role in the development of Indian economy." Do you agree ? Give reasons in support of your answer.                                                                                       5

31. Identify the features marked as 1 and  2, on the political outline map of India and write their names on the line / space provided for it on the basis of information provided below.                                   4

(1) A type of soil

(2) Leading producing of Bajra in India

OR

Locate and label the following on the same outline map of India.

(a) Rana Pratap sagar dam.

(b) Major Rubber producing state on the eastern coast                                                       

OR

31B. The following question is for the visually impaired candidates only in lieu of Map Q. No. 31

(I) What type of soil is found in West Bengal ?

(II) Name the National park having Tiger Project in Assam.

Social Science -X ( SA-I )

                                                         SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT –I

                                                                SOCIAL SCIENCE

                                                                         Class – X

Time allowed: 3 hours                                                                                      Maximum Marks: 90

General Instructions:

(i) The question paper has 31 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.

(ii) Marks are indicated against each question.

(iii) Questions from serial number 1-10 are Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ). Each question carries one mark.

(iv) Questions from serial number 11 to 22 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these questions should not exceed 80 words each.

(v) Questions from serial number 23 to 30 are 5 marks questions. Answer of these questions should not exceed 100 words each.

(vi) Question number 31 is a map question of 4 marks from Geography only. After completion, attach the map inside your answer book.

1. Which of the following powerful weapons was used by the Spanish conquerors to colonise America during the mid seventeenth century ?                                                                                                  1

(a) Conventional Military Weapons                                           (b) Modern Military Weapons

(c) Biological Weapons (Germs of small pox)                            (d) Nuclear Weapons

                                                                          OR

Where was the first Indian jute mill set up ?

(a) Bengal                (b) Bombay                    (c) Madras                     (d) Bihar

                                                                          OR

In which of the following year Bombay became the capital of the Bombay presidency ?

(a) 1819                  (b) 1850                         (c) 1872                        (d) 1880

2. The first printing press was developed by :                                                                                    1

(a) Marco Polo        (b) Kitagavva Utamaro   (c) Johann Gutenberg     (d) Erasmus

                                                                         OR

Who wrote “Sultana‟s Dream‟ ?

(a) Rokeya Hossein .                                                     (b) Prem Chand

(c) Srinivas Das                                                             (d) Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

3. In which of the following states is black soil found ?                                                                     1

(a) Jammu and Kashmir                                                  (b)   Gujarat

(c) Rajasthan                                                                  (d)   Jharkhand

4. What was the aim of Chipko Movement ?                                                                                   1

(a) Human rights                                                             (b)  Political rights

(c) Agriculture Expansion                                                (d)   Forest Conservation

5. Which state has made  rooftop rainwater harvesting structure compulsory to all the houses across the state?                                                                                                                                             1

(a) Kerala                                                                      (b) Karnataka

(c) Tamil Nadu                                                               (d) Andra Pradesh

6. Choose the correct option : Power sharing is desirable because it helps :                                     1

(a) To increase pressure on government.                         (b)    To reduce possibilities of conflicts

(c) To generate awareness among people                        (d)    To increase percentage of voters

7. “Feminist movements‟ are aimed at :-                                                                                         1

(a) Liberty                  (b) Equality                         (c) Participation                        (d) Power

8. Which one of the following countries has higher HDI rank than India ?                                        1

 (a) Sri Lanka             (b) Nepal                            (c) Bangladesh                         (d)Pakistan

9. Which one of the following is the development goal of landless rural labourers ?                          1

(a) Freedom to decide what he is able to do.         (b) More days of work and better wages.

(c) Less days of work.                                          (d) Good climate conditions.

10. Which one of the following sectors is the largest employer in India ?                                         1

(a) Primary                 (b) Secondary                    (c) Tertiary                                (d) IT sector

11. “Food offers many examples of long distance cultural exchange”. Justify this statement.            3

                                                                       OR

Who were Jobbers ?  Explain any two functions of them.

                                                                       OR

Why did the population of London expand from the middle of the eighteenth century ? Give three reasons.

12. Explain how print culture assisted the growth of Nationalism in India.                                      3

                                                                       OR

      How did novels make themselves relevant to young boys ?

13. Explain the role of humans in resource development.                                                              3

14. How is biological loss of forest and wildlife correlated with loss of cultural diversity ?              3

15. Why is the need for water increasing day by day ? Explain three reasons.                               3

16. How have Belgium and Sri Lanka dealt with the question of Power Sharing differently ?         3

17. “We have different identities in different contexts”. Support the statement with three facts.       3

18.  What forms does communalism take in politics?                                                                    3

19. Why Kerala, has a better human development ranking than Punjab in spite of lower per capita income ?

                                                                                                                                                  3

20. Explain the concept of „human development‟ with an example.                                              3

21. How can the workers in the unorganised sector be protected ? Explain.                                 3

22. Explain the three sectors of economic activities with the help of examples.                              3

23. What were "Corn Laws‟? How did the abolition of “Corn Laws‟ affect the people of England ? 5

                                                                                  OR

“The first world war created the favourable conditions for the development of industries in India”. Support the statement with suitable examples.

                                                                                  OR

Why was the land reclamation in Bombay necessary? Mention any two land reclamation projects taken up in Bombay.

24. Describe the innovations in the Press which transformed the appearance of printed texts.             5

                                                                                 OR

Define how the novels tried to build a connection of people residing in cities with the fate of rural communities ?

25. Explain Wheat cultivation in India under the following heads.                                                       5

(i) Temperature

(ii) Rainfall

(iii) Agricultural season

(iv) Major producing areas.

26. How do social difference affect politics ? Give two examples .                                                    5

27. How is Federalism is practiced in India ?                                                                                    5

28. Explain the Historical changes in Sectors .                                                                                  5

29. What is the main criterion used by the World Bank in classifying different countries ? What are the limitations of this criterion, if any ?                                                                                                    5

30. There is considerable underemployment in agriculture. Suggest some ways how to create more employment .                                                                                                                                  5

31. (a) Three features with serial number 1 to 2 are marked on the given political outline map of India. Identify those features with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines marked in the Map.                                                                                                                                  2+2=4

1.  A dam in the state of Andhra Pradesh

2.  A state having alluvial soil

(b) Locate and label the following items on the same Map.

(a) Sardar Sarovar Dam

(b) Corbett National Park

OR

31. The following question is for the visually impaired candidates only in lieu of 

Map Q. No. 31

I Name the state where Sardar Sarovar dam is built

II Name the Tiger Reserve of Assam
III Name dam located in the state of Andhra Pradesh 
IV Name the westernmost state of India having the Alluvial Soil.