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SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – II
II,
SOCIAL SCIENCE /
Class – X /
X
Time allowed : 3 hours
3
Maximum Marks : 80
80
General Instructions :
(i)
The question paper has 36 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
(ii)
Marks are indicated against each question.
(iii)
Questions from serial number 1 to 16 are Multiple Choice Questions. Each question
carries one mark.
(iv)
Questions from serial number 17 to 29 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these
questions should not exceed 80 words each.
(v)
Questions from serial number 30 to 34 are 4 marks questions. Answer of these
questions should not exceed 100 words each.
(vi)
Question number 35 is a map question of 2 marks from History and Question
number 36 is a map question of 3 marks from Geography only. After completion,
attach both the maps inside your answer book.
(i)
36
(ii)
(iii)
1
16
(iv)
17
29
(v)
30
34
(vi)
35
1
3
80
4
120
2
36
3
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1.A
Which of the following societies was founded by Guiseppe Mazzini in Marseilles ?
(a)
Young Europe
(b)
Jacobin Club
(c)
Young Italy
(d)
Carbonari
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
1
OR/
1.B
Who among the following met the Chinese reformer ‘ Liang quicho’ ?
(a)
Phanchu Trinh
(b)
Ho Chi Minh
(c)
San yat Sen
(d)
Phan Boi Chau
(a)
2.A
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which treaty recognized ‘Greece’ as an independent nation ?
(a)
Treaty of Versailles
(b)
Treaty of Vienna
(c)
Treaty of Constantinople
(d)
Treat of Laussanne
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
1
OR/
2.B
3.
4.
5.
In which of the following years Vietnam gained formal independence ?
(a)
1945
(b)
1946
(c)
1947
(d)
(a)
1945
(b)
1946
(c)
1947
By whom was the first image of Bharat Mata painted ?
(a) Rabindranath Tagore
(b) Abanindranath Tagore
(c) Ravi Verma
(d) Nandalal Bose
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The leader of the peasants in the Gudem Hills of Andhra was :
(a) Baba Ramchandra
(b) Venkata Raju
(c) Alluri Sitaram Raju
(d) None of the above
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
In India Geothermal energy is produced in ___________
(a)
Sikkim
(b)
Uttarkhand.
(c)
Himachal Pradesh
(d)
Mizoram.
(a)
(d)
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1948
1948
1
1
1
(b)
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(c)
6.
Koderma, in Jharkhand is the leading producer of which one of the following
minerals ?
(a)
bauxite
(b)
mica (c)
iron ore
(d)
copper.
(a)
7.
9.
(b)
(c)
(b)
(c)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Who was the king of Nepal when the movement for the restoration of democracy
took place?
(a)
King Gyanendra
(b)
King Birendra
(c)
G. P. Koirala
(d)
None of these
(a)
(c)
10.
(c)
11.
12.
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1
(b)
(d)
What does SPA stand for?
(a)
South Polilical Association (b)
(c)
Socialist Peoples Association (d)
(a)
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(d)
Which one of the following air services provides the helicopter service to oil and
Natural Gas Commission ?
(a) Jet Airways
(b) Indian Airlines
(c) Pawanhans
(d) All the above
(a)
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(d)
Which one of the following industries is the largest contributor of GDP in India?
(a)
Rubber(b)
Jute
(c)
Sugar
(d)
Textiles
(a)
8.
(d)
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Seven Party Alliance
None of these
(b)
(d)
Which one of the following is a national political party ?
(a)
Bahujan Samaj Party
(b)
Rashtria Lok Dal
(c)
Rashtria Janata Dal
(d)
Samajwadi Party
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which challenge is faced by every democracy in one form or the other ?
(a)
Foundational challenge
(b)
Deepening of democracy
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(c)
13.
Challenge of expansion
(d)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
None of the above.
SHGs help as a building block for the rural poor as they __________.
(a)
help the women to become financially self reliant
(b)
serves as a platform to discuss social issues
(c)
forms a group to create awareness in the village
(d)
All of the above
__________
1
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
14.
15.
16.
Documentation requirement mode of payment and interest rates together is called
as __________.
(a)
Collateral
(b)
Credit
(c)
Terms of credit
(d)
None of the above
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which one of the following organisations lays stress on Liberalisation of foreign
trade and foreign investment.
(a)
International monetary fund monetary found
(b)
World Health Organisation
(c)
World Trade Organisation
(d)
None of them
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which one of the following rights enable a customer to seek compensation for any
diamage done to him/her?
(a)
Right to seek redressal
(b)
Right to represent
(c)
Right to safety
(d)
Right to choose
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
17.A What were the effects of revolutionary upheaval in France in 1830 ?
1830
1
1
1
3x1=3
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17.B
18.
Explain ‘the go east movement’ in Vietnam against the French domination during
1907-08.
1907-08
3
Write about the Rowlett Act, 1919.
3
1919
19.
What is a mineral ? What is the need for conserving minerals ?
1+2=3
20.
Why is iron and steel called basic industry? Explain.
3
21.
"Most of the Jute mills are located in West Bengal." Explain any three reasons for
it.
3x1=3
22.
What do you understand by sectional interest groups? Explain with examples.
2+1=3
23.
How does democracy accommodate social diversities? Explain any three ways.
3x1=3
24.
Inspite of the fact that democracies have failed to produce accountable and
responsive government, why is it that democracy is a preferred system of
Government? Explain any three reasons.
3x1=3
25.
How democracy could be politically reformed ? Explain.
3x1=3
26.
Describe the impact of globalisation on small producers.
3
27.
Explain the meaning of fair globalisation
3
28.
Mention any four consumer rights and explain 'Right to information.'
2+1=3
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29.
Mention any three limitations of Consumer Rights.
30.A What were the various measures and practices introduced by the French
revolutionaries to create a sense of collective identity among the French people ?
3x1=3
4
OR/
30.B
Explain the role of Vietnamese women as warriors against the Chinese
domination.
4
31.
What was the impact of the Rowlatt Act Satyagraha on the political situation in
India ? Describe.
4
32.
What is the importance of Transport Mention the various means of Transport
available in India.
2+2=4
33
Explain any four challenges that political parties are facing in our democracy.
4x1=4
34
Describe the organisation, working and importance of Self Help Groups.
35
Two features A and B are marked in 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.
(A)
The place where Indian National Congress session in Sept. 1920 was held.
(B)
The place where Jallianwallah Bagh incident took place.
‘A’
‘B’
(A)
4
2x1 = 2
1920
(B)
OR/
Located and label the following items with appropriate symbols on the same map.
(i)
Champaran : Movement of Indigo Planters
(ii)
Dandi : Civil Disobedience Movement.
2x1=2
(i)
(ii)
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Note : The following questions are for the BLIND CANDIDATES only, in
lieu of Question No. 35.
(35.1) Name the place where Indian National Congress was held in Sept. 1920
(35.2) At which place did the Jallianwallah Bagh incident take place
2x1 = 2
(i)
(ii)
35
(35.1)
36
1920
(35.2)
Three features A , B and C are marked in 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 :
(A)
Nuclear power plant in Karnataka
(B) Woolen textile center in Jammu and Kashmir
(C) Sea port in Maharashtra
‘A’ , ‘B’
‘C’
3x1 = 3
(A)
(B)
(C)
OR/
Locate and label the following with appropriate symbols in the map given below.
3x1 = 3
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(i)
(ii)
(iii)
Thermal power plant in Tuticorin
Software technology park Bhubaneswar
The state and place where MeenaBakkam airport is located
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
Note : The following questions are for the BLIND CANDIDATES only, in lieu
of Question No. 36.
(a)
Name the nuclear plant located in Maharashtra
(b)
Name one city in Madhya Pradesh where software Technology Park in
situated.
(c)
Name the terminal states of north south – corridors of the golden
quadrilateral.
36
3x1=3
(a)
(b)
(c)
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