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SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – II,

II,

SOCIAL SCIENCE /

Class – X / X

Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80

3 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 1

(iv) 17 29 3 80

(v) 30 34 4 120

(vi) 35 2 36

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1.A Which one of the following statements is correct ? (a) Britain defeated Napoleon in 1815 (b) Russia defeated Napoleon in 1815 (c) Prussia defeated Napoleon in 1815 (d) All the above mentioned countries collectively defeated Napoleon in 1815

(a) 1815

(b) 1815

(c) 1815

(d) 1815

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1.B The colonial economy of Vietnam was primarily based on - (a) Rubber cultivation (b) Rice cultivation (c) Both of them (d) None of them

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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2.A Who among the following leaders of Italy was neither a revolutionary nor a democratic ? (a) Cavour (b) Garibaldi (c) Mazzini (d) None of these

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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2.B A French citizen living in Vietnam was called -

(a) Colons (b) domino (c) obscurantist (d) nature's

(a) (b) (c) (d)

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3. Choose the correct chronology from the given sets of events. (A) Rowlett Act (B) Struggle against the oppressive plantation system. (C) Chauri Chaura incident (D) Jallianwala Bagh Tragedy (a) C – D – B – A (b) B – A – D – C (c) C – D – B – A (d) D – B – A – C

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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(a) C – D – B – A (b) B – A – D – C (c) C – D – B – A (d) D – B – A – C

4. Why was the Simon Commission opposed ? (a) It had all the Indian members. (b) It did not have a single Indian member (c) It did not have a single British member (d) It was headed by an Indian.

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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5. Mica is one of the most indispensable minerals used in electric and electronic industry. Because __________ . (a) it has excellent di-electric strength (b) it has insulating property (c) it shows low power loss (d) all of the above

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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6. Energy that is produced by using the heat from the interior of the earth (a) Tidal energy (b) Solar Energy (c) geothermal energy (d) Wind energy

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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7. Mysore is famous for which one of the following textile industries ? (a) Cotton textiles (b) Woolen textiles (c) Jute Industries (d) Silk textile Industries

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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8. Which one of the following built and maintain National High ways ? (a) International organisations. (b) Central government (c) State government (d) District Administration.

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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9. Which one of the following statement is not true about democratic movement in Nepal ? (a) Nepal witnessed an extraordinary popular movement in April 2006. (b) King Gyanendra was prepared to accept democratic rule in Nepal. (c) King Birendra accepted the transition of Nepal from absolute monarchy to constitutional monarchy.

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(d) King Birendra was killed in massacre of royal family in 2001.

(a) 2006

(b)

(c)

(d) 2001

10. The Human Rights Organisations are the example of – (a) Pressure group (b) Sectional pressure group (c) Movement group (d) Public Interest group

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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11. Which one of the following is the criteria to recognise as a National Political Party in India? (a) A party that secure atleast 6% vote in Lok Sabha elections and atleast 4 seats in Lok Sabha. (b) 6% votes in assembly election in four states. (c) 6% votes in Lok Sabha or Assembly election in four states and 4 seats in Lok Sabha. (d) All the criterias are correct.

6%

4

6%

6%

4

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12. 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 people’s participation and control. (d) More decision within the arenas of democratic control.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

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13. It is an asset that the borrower owns and uses this as a guarantee to the lender until the loan is repaid. (a) Terms of credit (b) Double coincidence of wants (c) Collateral (d) Debt – trap.

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(a) (b)

(c) (d)

14. Why Cheap and affordable credit is crucial for the country’s development ? (a) For increasing agricultural production. (b) Setting up new industries. (c) For trading in goods. (d) For all of the above.

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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15. Which of the following international organisation aim to liberalise international trade? (a) WHO (b) WTO (c) IMF (d) World Bank

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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16. Which one of the following rights is ensured to the citizens Under the RTI Act ? (a) Right to be Informed (b) Right to safety (b) Right to be Heard (d) Right to Choose

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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17.A Explain how the 1830s were the years of great economic hardship in Europe.

1830

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17.B Describe the influence of China on Vietnamese culture and life.

3x1=3

18. What was the main idea of Gandhiji behind launching the Civil Disobedience Movement ? Why was it launched with the breaking of the Salt Law ?

1+2=3

19. “It is necessary for us to conserve mineral resources for our future”. Explain

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20. Describe the significance of manufacturing industries.

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21. Classify industries on the basis of source of raw materials. Give two examples of each.

1+2=3

22. How are the activities of pressure groups useful in the functioning of a democratic govt ? Explain.

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23. What outcome can one reasonably expect of democracies ?

3

24. Why are democracies unable to reduce economic inequalities ? Explain.

3

25. Why do most of the established democracies face the challenge of expansion ?

3

26. How globalisation has affected the lives of the people? Explain with any three

examples.

3

27. 'Liberalised policies of government have enabled globalisation.' Support your

answer with three policies of government.

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28. How is the consumer redressal process becoming cumbersome ? Give three reason.

3x1=3

29. What is the function of three tier quasi machinery under COPRA? Describe.

3x1=3

30.A Describe the role of Giuseppe Mazzene and Cavour in unification of Italy.

2+2=4

OR/

30.B Examine the new challenges which the new Republic of Vietnam faced after 1954.

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1954

31. Explain any four features of Civil Disobedience movement of 1930.

1930

4x1=4

32. “Pipeline transport network is a new arrival on the transportation map of India”. Explain

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33 "Political parties are rightly called the government in disguise. Justify the statement in reference to democratic politics by giving four arguments.

4x1=4

34 Explain the differences between formal and informal sources of credit ?

2+2=4

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 of the Indian National Congress session, (September 1920) B. Place of Movement of Indigo planters

A B

A 1920

B

OR /

Locate and label the following items with appropriate symbols on the same map. 1 Nagpur - Congress session of 1920. 2 Kheda - Peasant Satyagraha

(1) 1920

(2)

Note : The following questions are for the BLIND CANDIDATES only, in lieu of Q. No. 35. 1. Name the place where movement of Indigo planters took place. 2. Where was the Congress Session of Spe 1920 held?

35

35.1

35.2 1920

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36 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 - A nuclear plant

B - An Oil field

C - An Iron ore mine

A, B C

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A -

B -

C -

OR /

Locate and label the following items on the same map with appropriate symbols;

(i) SURAT - Cotton textile centre

(ii) Hyderabad - Software technology park

(iii) Haldia - A Sea port

(I)

(II)

(III)

Note : The following questions are for the BLIND CANDIDATES only in

lieu of Q. No. 36.

(36.1) Name the cotton Textile Centre of Gujrat.

(36.2) Name the fomous software technology Park of Andhra Pradesh.

(36.3) Name the Iron ore mine of Karnataka.

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36.1

36.2

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