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I(2015-16)
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – I (2015-16)
/SOCIAL SCIENCE
X/ Class – X
3
Time allowed : 3 hours
(i)
90
Maximum Marks : 90
30
(ii)
(iii)
1
8
(iv)
9
21
(v)
22
(vi)
30,
29
3
80
5
120
3
General Instructions :
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
The question paper has 30 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
Marks are indicated against each question.
Questions from serial number 1 to 8 are very short answer type questions. Each
question carries one mark.
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 map question of 3 marks from Geography. After
completion, attach the map inside your answer book.
1
1
How did Louise Sebestian Mercier interpret the printing press ?
/ OR
1
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Who wrote the novel ‘Oliver Twist’ ?
2
1
Which millet is rich in iron, calcium, other micronutrients and roughage ?
3
1
What is a 'Community Government' ?
4
1
What is a homogenous society ?
5
2001
1
State the National average of child sex ratio in 2001.
6
1
State any one public facility needed for the people.
7
वर्तमान में भारर् में किस क्षेत्रि में सवातधिि लोग धनयोधिर् हैं?
1
In which sector are most of the people employed in India today ?
8
1
Mention any one development goals of land less rural labourers.
9
3
"The pre - modern world changed with the discovery of new sea routes to America. "Give any
three suitable examples to explain the statement.
/ OR
3
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Explain the relationship developed between the town and the countryside of Europe before
industrialization.
/ OR
3
Why was the development of underground railway in London criticized ? Explain any three
reasons.
10
3
How did the great depression hit Indian society ? Give the examples of any three affects.
/ OR
3
Why were merchants not able to expand production within the towns of England ? Explain
any three reasons.
/ OR
3
Why was Bombay called as a Mayapuri or Mayanagri?
11
3
Describe the works which helped the poor people to express their ideas on various issues.
/ OR
3
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In what ways were the novels in colonial India useful for both the colonizers as well as the
nationalists ?
12
3
Describe how did childhood experience help Gutenberg to invent the first printing press ?
/ OR
3
Which is the first modern romantic Hindi novel ? How did it become more popular among
readers ? Explain.
13
3
“Large - scale development projects have also contributed significantly to the loss of forests”.
Justify this statement with relevant examples.
14
3
"Rain water harvesting system is viable alternative, both socio-economically and
environmentally". Support the statement with three examples.
15
3
In India, some regions are rich in certain types of resources but deficient in some other
resources". Do you agree with the statement ? Support your answer with any three examples.
16
भारर् में भाषा नीधर् ने किस प्रिार संघवाद िो मिबूर् िरने में सहायर्ा िी ? अपने धवचार धलधिए ।
3
How has the language policy helped in strengthening federalism in India ? Give your view
point.
17
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3
Why were some political units of India given a special status after independence? Explain.
18
3
1968
How did the African - American athletes in Mexico Olympics 1968 try to draw international
attention to racial discrimination in the United States ?
19
3
What is Sustainable Development ? Suggest any two ways in which resources can be used
judiciously.
20
3
Classify economic activities on the basis of ownership. Mention one feature of each.
21
3
In what three ways is organized sector better than unorganized sector? Explain.
22
5
Analyse how the British transform India from a cotton manufacturing country to a raw cotton
exporter.
/ OR
5
Explain any five ways by which new markets and consumers were created in India by British
manufacturers.
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/ OR
5
How did people of different classes organize their new found leisure in England ? Explain.
23
5
16
How did print revolution in sixteenth century Europe transform the lives of people ? Explain
/ OR
5
How did the novels fulfil the task of nation building during the British period ? Explain.
24
5
Provide a suitable classification for resources on the basis of ownership. Mention main
features of any three types of such resources.
25
5
Why is the conservation and management of our water resources a dire necessity ? Give any
five reasons.
26
5
Examine the basic features of the caste system prevailing in India.
27
5
Horizontal distribution and ‘checks and balances’ are synonymous. Explain with suitable
examples.
28
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5
What is development ? Why do different people have different developmental goals ? Explain
with four examples.
29
5
How can workers in the unorganized sector be protected? Explain.
30
(a)
A
(A)
(b)
(B)
(C)
(30.1)
(30.2)
(30.3)
(a)
One feature A is shown in the given political outline map of India. Identify this
feature with the help of following information and write its correct name on the line
marked on the map :
(A)
A State having Red Soil
(b)
On the same political outline map of India, locate and label the following features with
appropriate symbols :
(B)
Periyar Tiger Reserve
(C)
Sardar Sarovar Dam
Note:The following questions are for the visually impaired
candidates only :
(30.1) Name the Tiger Reserve located in Kerala.
(30.2) Name the dam built on river Satluj River.
(30.3) What type of soil is found in western Rajasthan ?
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I(2015-16)
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – I (2015-16)
/SOCIAL SCIENCE
X/ Class – X
3
Time allowed : 3 hours
(i)
90
Maximum Marks : 90
30
(ii)
(iii)
1
8
(iv)
9
21
(v)
22
(vi)
30,
29
3
80
5
120
3
General Instructions :
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
The question paper has 30 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
Marks are indicated against each question.
Questions from serial number 1 to 8 are very short answer type questions. Each
question carries one mark.
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 map question of 3 marks from Geography. After
completion, attach the map inside your answer book.
1
1
Define Calligraphy.
/ OR
1
Name the earliest Marathi novel.
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2
1
In which regions of India does terrace cultivation control soil erosion ?
3
1
Which era led to a new culture of power sharing and respects for the autonomy of State
Governments in India ?
4
1
Give example of people belonging to different social groups sharing differences and
similarities cutting across the boundaries of countries.
5
1970
1993
1
Why was the Constitution of Belgium amended four times between 1970 and 1993 ?
6
1
"Consequences of environmental degradation do not respect national or state boundaries."
Why ?
7
1
Suggest any one way to solve under-employment situation in rural areas.
8
1
Define-Literacy Rate.
9
3
When and between whom the First World War was fought ?
/ OR
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3
How did farming methods change due to industrialization ? Explain.
/ OR
3
Mention the major industries of London in the 19th century and 20th century.
10
3
Why did European flee to America in the 19th century ? Give three reasons.
/ OR
19
3
Assess the impact of the American Civil War on the plight of weavers in India during second
half of the 18th century.
/ OR
3
What led to the expansion of population in Bombay in the mid 19th century ? Give any three
reasons.
11
3
Explain any three reasons which created a large number of new readers in the 19th century.
/ OR
3
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What kind of novels were written for the young generation in Britain ?
examples.
Explain with
12
3
Highlight any three innovations which have improved the printing technology from
nineteenth century onwards.
/ OR
3
How did Potheri Kunjambu attack the Indian caste system through his novel
Saraswativijayam ? Explain.
13
3
Describe any three steps taken by the local communities in India to protect wild life.
14
3
Mention geographical conditions required for tea cultivation.
15
3
How were the underground tankas beneficial to the people of Rajasthan ? Explain.
16
3
Explain the values attributed to women to enable their transform their social and political life.
17
3
State any three demands of the Sri Lankan Tamils which can settle the ethnic conflict in Sri
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Lanka for good, if accepted by the Government of Sri Lanka.
18
3
"History shows that democracy is the best way to fight for recognition and also to
accommodate diversity." Do you agree? Justify your answer.
19
3
Explain any three criteria used by Human Development Report to classify various countries.
20
3
Compare the employment conditions of organized sector with unorganised sector.
21
3
Describe the historical changes that took place in different sectors of economic activities.
22
5
When and why did World Bank and IMF start financial interventions in the developing
countries ?
/ OR
5
Who were jobbers ? Explain any four functions of the jobbers.
/ OR
5
How did people of different classes organize their new found leisure in England ? Explain.
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23
5
19
Explain the impact of Print culture on the religious reforms in India during nineteenth century.
/ OR
5
How did novels in British India help colonial administrators and Indians both ? Explain.
24
5
“Water scarcity in most cases is caused by over-exploitation, excessive use and unequal access
to water among different social groups”. Justify the statement.
25
5
Explain activities that are causing land degradation in India.
26
5
Analyse advantages and disadvantages of the political expression of caste differences.
27
5
What is the rationale for decentralisation of power ? Explain the structure of Rural Local
Government in India.
28
5
What is meant by economic development ? Describe the two bases of measuring economic
development of a country ?
29
5
Explain the significance and role of secondary sector as a tool in the economic development of
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a country.
30
(a)
A
(A)
(b)
(B)
(C)
(30.1)
(30.2)
(30.3)
(a)
One feature A is shown in the given political outline map of India. Identify this
feature with the help of following information and write its correct name on the line
marked on the map :
(A)
A soil type
(b)
On the same political outline map of India, locate and label the following features with
appropriate symbols :
(B)
A State which is the major producer of sugarcane
(C)
Manas Tiger Reserve
Note:The following questions are for the visually impaired
candidates only :
(30.1) Name any one major sugarcane producing State of India.
(30.2) On which river Sardar Sarovar Dam is located ?
(30.3) What type of soil is found in Bihar ?
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