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I, 2012

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – I, 2012

/SOCIAL SCIENCE

X / Class – X

3 90

Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 90

(i) 31

(ii) 1 10 1

(iii) 11 22 3 80

(iv) 23 30 5 120

(v) 31 4

General Instructions :

(i) The question paper has 31 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.

(ii) Questions from serial number 1 to 10 are Multiple Choice Questions. Each question

carries 1 mark.

(iii) Questions from serial number 11 to 22 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these

questions should not exceed 80 words each.

(iv) Questions from serial number 23 to 30 are 5 marks questions. Answer of these

questions should not exceed 120 words each.

(v) Question number 31 is a map question of 4 marks from Geography only. After

completion, attach the map inside your answer book.

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1A.

1B.

1C.

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

Which of the following allowed the British Government to restrict import of corn : (a) Food Act (b) Corn Law (c) Import Act (d) Export Act

/OR

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Which one of the following problems was not faced by cotton Weaves in India ? (a) Export Market had collapsed (b) They did not have good quality cotton (c) Imported goods were cheap (d) They were frequent strikes in Indian Industries

/OR

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

Which one of the following cities was designed as a garden city by Raymond Unwin and Barry Parker ? (a) London (b) Manchester (c) New Earswick (d) Leeds

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2A.

2B.

(a) (b)

(b) (d)

Who among the following brought the technology of wood block printing to Europe ? (a) Yohann Gutenberg (b) Marco polo (b) Richard M Hoe (d) Martin Luther

/OR

(a) (b)

(b) (d)

Who among the following is the author of the novel „oliver twist‟ ? (a) R.L.Stevenson (b) Charles Dickens (c) Thomas Hardy (d) Leo Tolstoy

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3.

(a) (b)

(b) (d)

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Black buck is classified under which one of the following type of species. (a) Normal Species (b) Rare Species (c) Endangered Species (d) Endemic Species

4.

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

Which of the following type of farming has an interference on industry ? (a) Plantation (b) Primitive Subsistence (c) Intensive Subsistence Farming (d) Jhumming

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5.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Which one of the following measures has taken by the Sri Lankan government to establish Sinhala supremacy ? (a) Recognised Sinhala as an official language (b) Followed preferential policies for government jobs (c) Buddhism protected and fostened (d) All the above.

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6.

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

Which of the following is Not a subject of the Union list ? (a) Foreign affaires (b) Law and Order (c) Banking (d) Currency Order

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7.

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

At which level of government seats are reserved for women in India ?

(a) Rajya Sabha (b) Local government bodies

(c) Lok Sabha (d) State legislative assemblies

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8.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Which one among the following is a development goal for the landless rural

labourers ?

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(a) To get electricity and water

(b) To educate their children

(c) More days of work and better wages

(d) To shift to the cities.

9.

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

Which one of the following is the most important component, while comparing development of various countries ? (a) Population (b) Social status (c) Political status (d) Per capita income

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10.

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

The task of measuring GDP is undertaken by which one of the following ? (a) Reserve Bank of India. (b) Local Governments (c) Central Government (d) State Governments

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11A.

11B.

11C.

Explain three reasons for the attraction of Europeans to Africa.

/OR

Explain three reasons for declining the Indian textile industry by the end of 19th century.

/OR

Why did the well-off Londoners supported the need of housing for the poors in the nineteenth century ? Explain any three reasons

3x1=3

3x1=3

3x1=3

12A.

12B.

Mention the main features of the first printed Bible. Who was its printer ?

/OR

Mention the main features of the first Hindi modern novel which became a best seller. Who was its writer ?

2+1=3

13.

Distinguish between the renewable and non-renewable resources.

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14.

What is bio-diversity ? Why bio-diversity is important for human life ?

1+2=3

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15.

Why are dams now referred as Multipurpose projects ? Explain three reasons.

3x1=3

16.

Why is there a great need for conservation of water resources in India ? Explain any three reasons.

3x1=3

17.

Why did Sri Lankan Tamils feel alienated ? Explain three reasons.

3x1=3

18.

Compare overlapping and cross cutting social differences with one example each.

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19.

Who was the leader of Civil Right Movement. Explain the importance of this movement.

1+2=3

20.

2006

On what basis the rich and low income countries have been categorized in the world ? According World development Report, 2006, India comes in which category ? Give reason for the same.

1+2=3

21.

Suggest any three way to create more employment in rural areas.

3x1=3

22.

Classify economic sector on the basis of ownership. Write two features of each.

1+2=3

23A.

23B.

23C.

Explain the impact of the First World War on Britain‟s economy.

/OR

How rapid was the process of industrialisation in England in nineteenth century ? Explain different phases of industrilisation.

/OR

“Calcutta had a long history of pollution” Support the statement with suitable examples from later half of nineteenth century.

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4+1=5

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24A.

“Print culture created favourible conditions for the French Revolution” Support the statement with five arguments.

/OR

5x1=5

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24B.

How were the novels for the young boys idealized a new type of man ? Explain

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25A.

25B.

How print culture assisted the growth of nationalism in India ? Explain.

/OR

Analyse various aspects of Premchand‟s Writings that make them special.

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26.

Explain various institutional programmes introduced by the government in the interest of Indian farmers.

5x1=5

27.

Explain any five key features of federalism.

5x1=5

28.

Why did our constitution makers chose the model of secular state ? Explain main features of our constitution in this regard.

1+4=5

29.

What is sustainability of development ? Why is the issue of sustainability important for development ? Explain with example .

1+4=5

30.

How can we create more employment opportunities in urban areas ? Explain with

examples.

5x1=5

31. (i) A B

(A) (B)

(ii)

(C) (D)

(i) Two features A and B are shown in the political outline map of India. Identify these features with the help of following information and write their correct names on the lines marked on the map :

(A) A type of soil (B) A Major rice producing area (ii) On the same political outline map of India, locate and label the following items

with appropriate symbols : (C) Manas Tiger Reserve (D) Nagarjuna Sagar Dam

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31

(31.1)

(31.2)

(31.3)

(31.4)

Note : The following questions are for the visually impaired candidates only in lieu Q. No. 31. (31.1) What type of soil is found in Rajasthan ? (31.2) Name the National park located in Uttrakhand (Uttaranchal) (31.3) Which dam is built on rivers Satluj ? (31.4) Name the leading producer state of coffee in India.

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