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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.

SS2-071

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1A.

1B. 1C.

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

Which one of the following is known as Rinderpest?

(a) Person (b) Disease

(c) Place (d) Monument

/OR

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

Who among the following produced a popular music book that had a picture

on the cover page announcing the Dawn of the century?

(a) New Comen (b) James Watt

(c) E.T. Paull (d) Mathew Boulton

/OR

10 1863

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

The very first section of the underground railways in the world was opened

on 10 January, 1863 between which two cities of London?

(a) Greenwitch and Harrow (b) London and Barnet

(c) Leeds and Manchester (d) Paddington and Farrington

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1

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2A.

2B.

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

Which of the following books reflects the plight of the „lower castes‟ and poor

in India?

(a) Gulamagiri (b) Chhote Aur Bade Ka Sawal

(c) Sachchi Kavitayan (d) All the above

/OR

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

Who among the following is author of the novel „Anandamath ?

(a) Bhudeb Mukhopadhyay (b) Vaikkom Mahammad Basheer

(c) Chandu Menon (d) Bankim Chandra

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1

3.

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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Which of the following is a medicinal plant found in the state of Himachal Pradesh and Arunachal Pradesh used to treat cancer? (a) Himaliyan Oak (b) Himalayan Yew (c) Tulsi (d) Chir Pine

4.

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

Watermelon and muskmelon are grown in which one of the following crop

seasons ?

(a) Kharif (b) Rabi (c) Zaid (d) Monsoon

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5.

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

Which of the following languages is NOT spoken in Belgium?

(a) French (b) Dutch (c) Danish (d) German

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6.

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

Which one of the following states is created to recognize differences based on

culture, ethancity and geography?

(a) Andra Pradesh (b) Tamil Nadu

(c) Uttarkhand (d) Maharastra

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7.

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

In which of the following countries the participation of women in public life is

very high ?

(a) Scandinavian (b) African

(c) Asian (d) Arab states

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8.

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

Human development index rank is determined by which one of the

following?

(a) Educational level (b) Per capita income

(c) Health status (d) All the above

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9.

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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Which one of the following countries is on the top in the human developmental ranking ? (a) Pakistan (b) India (c) Bangladesh (d) Nepal

10.

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

Identify the final goods from the following.

(a) Maida (b) Biscuits (c) Wheat (d) Flour

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11A.

11B.

11C.

How did trade change in pre-modern world with the discovery of new sea

routes to America? Explain with three examples.

/OR

What is Proto-industrialization? How was it successful in the country-side in

England in the 17th century? Explain two reasons.

/OR

How did the people entertain their leisure time in urban Britain in the 19th

century? Explain with examples.

3x1=3

1+2=3

3x1=3

12A.

12B.

How did print culture contribute to the growth of nationalism in India?

Explain with examples.

/OR

Name the first novel written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyaya. Explain

his contribution to the Bengali novel.

3x1=3

1+2=3

13.

Examine the three major problems created as a result of indiscrimate

utilization of natural resources.

3x1=3

14.

Classify forest of India into three categories. Mention the main feature of

each.

1½+1½=3

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15.

Why have multipurpose projects and large dams resulted of many new social

movements ? Explain with examples.

3x1=3

16.

Explain any three of reasons responsible for water scarcity in India.

3x1=3

17.

Describe any three forms of power sharing in modern democracies with

examples.

3x1=3

18.

Explain cross cutting social divisions with examples.

2+1=3

19.

Explain with special reference to Northern Ireland the ways in which social

evils have resulted in violent and bitter ettino-political conflict.

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20.

(20.1)

(20.2)

(20.3)

Explain the following terms :

(20.1) Infant Mortality Rate

(20.2) Literacy Rate

(20.3) Net Attendance Ratio

1+1+1=3

21.

How are workers exploited in the unorganized sector? Support your answer

with reasons.

3x1=3

22.

How is industrial sector depend on primary sector? Explain with examples.

3x1=3

23A.

How did the global transfer of disease in the pre-modern world help in the colonisation of the Americans ?

/OR

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23B.

23C.

Why did industrialists in nineteenth century Europe prefer hand labour over machines? Explain any five reasons.

/OR

“The function and the shape of the family were completely transformed by life in the industrial city of Britain in the 18th century”. Support the statement with suitable examples.

5x1=5

5x1=5

24A.

24B.

Explain how print culture assisted the growth of nationalism in India.

/OR

In what ways did novels help to give the people a vision of being ideal

characters without loosing one identity ? Explain.

5

5

25A. 25B.

Explain the effects of the spread of culture for poor people in 19th century

India ?

/OR

Why were people worried about the ill effects of novels on women and young

people? Explain reasons.

5

5

26.

Mention the states which are the leading producers of Wheat and Tea in

India. Also compare the climatic condition required for the cultivation of

these crops.

2+3=5

27.

“Local self government has made a significant impact on Indian democracy.

At the same time there are many difficulties”. Explain.

2+3=5

28.

Explain any five reasons for the decline of the caste system in India.

5x1=5

29.

What is sustainable development? Explain it with an example of water.

1+4=5

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30.

Explain why service sector is gaining more importance in the global economy.

5x1=5

31. (i) A B

(A)

(B)

(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)

(C)

(D)

(ii) On the same political outline map of India, locate and label the

following items with appropriate symbols:

(C) Tungabhadra Dam

(D) Corbett National Park

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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 of Q. No. 31. (31.1) What type of soil is largely found in Uttar Pradesh? (31.2) Name the national park located in West Bengal (31.3) Which dam is built on river Narmada? (31.4) Name the leading producer state of Jowar in India.

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