SET A
Roll No.
Code No.
87/2/1
INDIAN SCHOOL MUSCAT
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT - II
SOCIAL SCIENCE
Class : 10
Subject Code: 087
23.03.2016
Time Alloted: 3 Hrs.
Max.Marks: 90
General Instructions :
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(ii)
(iii)
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(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 carries 1 mark each.
Questions from serial number 9 to 20 are 3 mark questions. Answer of these
questions should not exceed 80 words each.
Questions from serial number 21 to 28 are 5 mark questions. Answer of these
questions should not exceed 120 words each.
Question number 29 and 30 are of history and Geography map questions of 3
marks each. After completion, attach the map inside your answer book.
1
How did Mahatma Gandhi Start Civil Disobedience Movement ?
1
2
Describe any one feature of National Highway No. 15.
1
3
What is meant by Deepening of Democracy ?
1
4
Where is the poor country Bolivia situated ?
1
5
Give any one argument against democracy.
1
6
On which date we celebrate the 'National Consumers' Day ?
1
7
Name the worlds largest automobile manufacturer.
1
8
Write the meaning of self help group.
1
9
Which factors shaped the Indian politics by the late 1920s ? Explain.
3
10
What did Gandhiji do to get the due of untouchables/Harijans ?
3
11a
During the second half of 18th century socially and politically, which class was dominant in 3
Europe and how ?
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OR
11b
Explain the two broad opinions about the language to be the medium of instruction in
Vietnamese schools.
12
“In recent years, there has been a tendency to establish sugar industry in Southern states 3
instead of Northern states”. Give any three reasons.
13
Name the most important industrial iron-ore in terms of quantity. Write any two 3
characteristics of it.
14
State any three differences between State Highways and District roads.
3
15
Explain any two challenges that Indian democracy is facing.
3
16
What is meant by coalition government ? How is it managed ? Explain.
3
17
How does democracy try to avoid social conflicts?
3
18
Give three arguments in favour of WTO.
3
19
If you complain about a defective product and the shopkeeper instantly replaces it then 3
according to you, what values does he exhibit ?
20
"Credit must be made available to the poor people on appropriate and reasonable terms to
respect certain essential values." Explain.
3
21
Describe Gudem rebel in Andhra Pradesh.
5
22a
What was Mazzini’s contribution in creating a nation state ? Why did Metternich describe
Giuseppe Mazzini as ‘the most dangerous enemy of their social order’. ?
5
3
OR
22b
How did the colonisation of Vietnam by the French brought the vietnames into conflict with 5
the colonbers ? Explain.
23
Describe the significance of minerals in our economic lives.
5
24
Why do non-conventional sources of energy have a bright future ? Explain any five reasons.
5
25
Suggest any five measures to reform financial position of the political parties in India.
5
26
Describe three merits and two demerits of democracy.
5
27
Neha wants to purchase a house and approaches the bank to finance it. What conditions the
bank may need in order to process her application for a loan. Describe.
5
28
Explain the impact of globalization on Indian agriculture.
5
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29
Two features (A) and (B) are marked in the given outline political map of India. Identify these 3
features with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines
marked in the map :
(A)
The place where Gandhiji broke the 'salt law'.
(B)
The place where the Indian National Congress adopted 'Poorna Swaraj' as its goal.
On the same political outline map of India locate and label the following items with
appropriate symbol :
(C)
Amritsar
Note : The following questions are for the visually impaired candidates only in lieu of map
question.
(29.1)Name the place where Gandhiji broke the salt law ?
(29.2) At which place did the Indian National Congress adopt 'Poorna Swaraj' as its goal ?
(29.3) Name the state where Amritsar is located.
30
Two features A and B are shown in the given political outline map of India. Identify these 3
features with the help of following information and write their correct names on the lines
marked on the map :
(A)
Silk textile centre.
(B)
Thermal power plant
On the same political outline map of India, locate and label the following feature with
appropriate symbol :
(C)
Mumbai sea port.
Note : The following questions are for the visually impaired candidates only in lieu of map
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question :
(30.1) Name the port developed soon after independence.
(30.2) Mysore technological park is located in which state ?
(30.3) In which state is Uran Thermal plant located ?
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