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SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT II, 2012 II, 2012

SS-2081

SOCIAL SCIENCE /
Class X /
Time allowed : 3 hours 3 General Instructions : (i) (ii) (iii) The question paper has 36 questions in all. All questions are compulsory. Marks are indicated against each question. 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.

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Maximum Marks : 80 80

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) 1 17 16

36

1 3 80

29

(v)

30

34

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(vi)

35 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) (c) (b) (d) OR/

1.B

What was the most significant lesson learnt by the Vietnamese from the rat hunt ? (a) Innovative ways to profit (b) To bargain individually (c) To work hard (d) Success of collective bargaining (a) (c) (b) (d) 1

2.A

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) (c) (b) (d)

2.B

OR/ Which book was written by Phan Boi Chau ? (a) History of Laos (b) History of Vietnam (c) History of Cambodia (d) History of the Loss of Vietnam (a) (c) (b) (d)

3.

Champaran Satyagraha was launched by Gandhiji to support which of the following ? (a) high revenue demands (b) Indigo planters (c) mill owners (d) salt tax (a) (c) (b) (d)

4.

Why was Alluri Sitaram Raju well known ? (a) He led the millitant movement of tribal peasants in Andhra Pradesh. (b) He led a peasant movement in Awadh. (c) He led a satyagraha movement in Bardoli. (d) He set up an organization for the uplift of the dalits. (a) (b) (c) (d) Page 3 of 10

5.

Which one among the following is a good example of non metallic minerals ? (a) Copper, Lead, Tin. (b) Gold, Silver, Platinum. (c) Manganese, Nickel, Cobalt. (d) Coal, Petroleum, Natural gas. (a) (c) (b) (d)

6.

What are the methods of conservation of energy resources ? (a) Preventing wastage (b) upgrading technology (c) Using non conventional energy (d) All of the above (a) (c) (b) (d)

7.

Why is there a tendency in the sugar industry to shift and concentrate in southern and western states ? (a) Better transport facilities and nearness of the market . (b) Higher sucrose content, longer crushing season and successful co-operatives. (c) Seasonal nature of the industry. (d) Old and inefficient methods of production in North India. (a) (b) (c) (d)

8.

What is Balance of trade of a country ? (a) When export is more than import. (b) It is difference between export and import. (c) When import is more than export. (d) All of the above. (a) (c) (b) (d)

9.

Which political party is a result of social reform movements ? (a) Asom Gana parishad (b) National Congress (c) Samajwadi Party (d) Bharatiya Janta Party (a) (c) (b) (d)

10.

Which of the following is true about the aims of the pressure groups ? (a) To control political power (b) To share political power (c) To influence government policies (d) To contest elections (a) (c) (b) (d) Page 4 of 10

11.

Which of the following institution has passed an order making it necessary for political parties to hold their organizational elections and file their income tax returns ? (a) Parliament (b) Election Commission (c) Supreme Court (d) Prime Minister

(a) (c) 12.

(b) (d) 1

Which one of the following is a challenge of deepening of democracy ? (a) Extention of federal principle to all the units of federation. (b) To establish a sovereign state. (c) Strengthening of institutions to increase peoples participation and control. (d) More decision within the arenas of democratic control. (a) (b) (c) (d)

13.

Which one of the following will provide formal sector loan ? (a) Money lenders and traders. (b) Banks and Co-operatives. (c) Relatives and Friends. (d) Land lords and Relatives. (a) (c) (b) (d)

14.

Which of the following institutions is authorized to issue currency in India ? (a) Reserve bank of India (b) President (c) Parliament (d) State bank of India (a) (c) (b) (d)

15.

What is tax barrier ? (a) Imposing import duty or any restriction on foreign goods. (b) Barriers erected to collect tax on the movement of goods. (c) A tax limit set to improve tax on manufacturing and selling of certain (d) (a) (b) (c) (d) All of the above.

goods.

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16.

If you have to purchase an Iron press from a shop which logo will you look for ? (a) Agmark (b) ISI (c) Hallmark (d) BIS (a) (c) (b) (d)

17.A What were the effects of revolutionary upheaval in France in 1830 ? 1830 OR/ 17.B Describe any three main features of the Tonkin Free School ?

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18.

What were three proposals regarding non cooperation movement, as suggested by Mahatma Gandhi ?

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19.

Why is it essential to use renewable sources of energy ?

20.

Describe the importance of manufacturing sector in countries like India ?

21.

What are the factors responsible for location of the Jute textile industry in the Hugli basin ?

22.

In what ways do pressure groups and movements exert influence on politics ?

3x1=3

23.

How is democracy an accountable, responsive and legitimate government ? Explain.

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24.

How is democracy a better form of government as compared to others ? Explain.

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25. 26.

Why do most of the established democracies face the challenge of expansion ? Why did the Indian government impose barriers on foreign trade and foreign investment after independence ? Give three reasons.

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27.

What do you understand by liberalization of foreign trade ? Give any two effect of adopting liberalization of trade and investment policies ?

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28.

Explain any three functions of the Consumer Protection Council or Consumer Forum ?

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29.

After 20 years of the enactment of COPRA, Consumer awareness in India is spreading but slowly. Give reasons. 20

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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 ?

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30.B

OR/ Why did the French want to introduce infrastructural projects in Vietnam ? How far were they successful ?

31. 32.

Explain the major factors which promoted the sense of nationalism in the Indians ? Transprot routes are called the basic arteries of our economy. Support this statement with four example.

4x1=4 4x1=4

33. 34.

Explain any four problem areas in the working of political parties ? Which are the two major sources of formal sectors in India ? Why do we need to expand the formal sources of credit ?

4x1=4 1+3=4

35.

Two features (A) and (B) are marked in the given political outline 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 Congress session was held in September 1920. (B) The centre of calling off the Non Cooperation movement. (A) (B) (A) (B) OR/ Locate and label the following items with appropriate symbols on the same map. (i) Dandi Launch of civil Disobedience movement (ii) Champaran Indigo planters movements. (i) (ii) Page 7 of 10 1920

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Note : The following questions are for the BLIND CANDIDATES only, in lieu of Q. No. 35. (35.1) Name the place where Indian National Congress Session was held in Sept. 1920. (35.2) Name the place where Jallianwala Bagh incident took place. 35 (35.1) (35.2) 36. Three features (A), (B) and (C) are marked in the given political outline 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) coal mines (B) nuclear power plants (C) iron steel plants (A), (B) (C) (A) (B) (C) OR/ Locate and label the following items on the same map with appropriate symbols. (i) Tarapur : Nuclear power plant (ii) Mysore : Silk industry (iii) Marmagao : Sea port (i) (ii) (iii) Note : The following questions are for the BLIND CANDIDATES only, in lieu of Q. No. 36. (36.1) In which state Neyveli Coal mines located ? (36.2) Name the state where Bhilai iron and steel plant located ? (36.3) In which state Kaiga nuclear power plants located ? 36 (36.1) (36.2) (36.3) 1920

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35.

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