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SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – II, 2012

II, 2012

SOCIAL SCIENCE /

Class – X / X

Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80

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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. Why and when Mazzini was sent into exile ?

(a) In 1831, for attempting a revolution in Liguria

(b) In 1830, for starting a revolution in Genoa

(c) In 1840, for founding a secret society

(d) For attempting to over throw the Italian govt, in 1830

(a) 1831

(b) 1830

(c) 1840

(d) 1830

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1.B. When and where did Phan Boi Chau meet Liang Qichao ?

(a) In China in 1900

(b) In Yokohoma in 1905

(c) In Vietnam in 1904

(d) None of the above

(a) 1900 (b) 1905

(c) 1904 (d)

2.A. Zolleverin started in 1834 in Prussia refers to a :

(a) Trade Union

(b) Customs Union

(c) Labour Union

(d) Farmer‟s Union

1834

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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2.B. A napalm is :

(a) A chemical bomb which destroys millions

(b) An organic compound, used to thicken gasoline , burns slowly and sticks to

human body and continue to burn

(c) A phosphorous bomb

(d) An atomic bomb but with greater power to kill

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

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3. 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)

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4. 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)

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5. Which of the following sedimentary minerals is formed as a result of evaporation,

especially in arid regions ?

(a) Coal (b) Potash salt (c) Iron ore (d) Sulphur

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

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6. Which of the following is a non metallic mineral ?

(a) Copper (b) Iron (c) Zinc (d) Mica

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

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7. Which of the following industries is in private sector ?

(a) Dabur (b) BHEL (c) SAIL (d) HINDALCO

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

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8. Which of the following types of roads received special impetus under the Pradhan

Mantri Sadak Yojana ?

(a) National Highways (b) State Highways

(c) Rural Roads (d) District Roads

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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9. “A group fighting against bonded labour” is an example of :

(a) Sectional interest group (b) Promotional group

(c) Public interest group (d) Pressure group

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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10. Which Agency in Bolivia pressurised the government to give its control of

municipal water supply ?

(a) World Bank (b) IMF

(c) UNO (d) USA

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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11. Those parties which are given the special privilege of „election symbol‟ and other

facilities are said to be :

(a) identified by the Election Commission

(b) recognised by the Election Commission

(c) „patronised‟ by the Election Commission

(d) „attached‟ by the Election Commission

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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12. What challenge is faced by a country making the transition to democracy ?

(a) Challenge of expansion

(b) Foundational challenge

(c) Deepening of Democracy challenge


(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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13. Majority of the credit needs of the poor households are met from :

(a) Formal sources (b) Informal sources

(c) Self help groups (d) None of the above

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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14. Banks use the major portion of the deposits to :

(a) Keep as reserve so that people may withdraw

(b) Meet their routine expenses

(c) Extend loans

(d) Meet renovation of bank

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

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15. Special Economic Zones (SEZ) developed by the government of India are aimed :

(a) To attract foreign companies to invest in India

(b) To encourage small investors

(c) To encourage regional development


(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

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16. Which one of the following is not a Consumer Right ?

(a) Right to property

(b) Right to Choose

(c) Right to be Informed

(d) Right to seek redressal

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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17.A. Why was the Napoleonic rule over other region unpopular with some sections of

Europe ?

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17.B. Why did the people of Vietnam protest against the spread of Christianity ?

3

18. Write about the Rowlett Act, 1919.

1919

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19. Why is conservation of minerals important ? How can we conserve minerals ?

3

20. Why has the Chotanagpur plateau region maximum concentration of iron and steel

industries ? Write reasons.

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21. Mention the various measures taken by the government to boost the production of

jute goods.

3

22. How would you differentiate between sectional interest groups and public interest

groups ?

3

23. What outcome can one reasonably expect of democracies ?

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

3

25. What are the features of a good democracy ?

3

26. Why did the Indian government put trade barriers to foreign trade and investment

after Independence ? Why did it wish to remove these barriers ?

3

27. Explain the impact of Globalisation in India.

3

28. What are the salient features of the Consumer Protection Act of 1986 ?

1986

3

29. Explain the ways in which exploitation takes place in a market place.

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30.A. How was the Italy unified ? Explain.

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30.B. Who was the founder of Hoa Hao Movement ? Describe any two of its

characteristics.

31. What was the impact of the Rowlatt Act Satyagraha on the political situation in

India ? Describe.

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32. What is mass communication ? What are the different means of mass

communication ? What is the significance of mass communication in a country like

India ?

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33. Why is there a lack of internal democracy within the political parties in India ?

Explain with examples.

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34. What is the basic idea behind the SHGs for the poor ? Explain.

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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 the Jallianwala Bagh incident took place.

(B) The place where the Indian National Congress session of September 1920

was held.

„A‟ „B‟

(A)

(B) 1920

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Locate and label the following items with appropriate symbols on the given map.

(i) Bardoli (Gujarat) : No tax campaign.

(ii) Champaran – The movement of Indigo Planters.

(i)

(ii)

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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

September 1920.

(35.2) At which place did the Jallianwala Bagh incident take place ?

35

(35.1) 1920

(35.2)

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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 following information and write their

correct names on the lines marked on the map.

(A) National Highway

(B) Thermal power plant

(C) Mica mine

A, B C

(A)

(B)

(C)

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OR/

Locate and label the following items on the map provided with appropriate

symbols.

(A) Raja Sansi International airport

(B) Woollen textile – Jamnagar

(C) Software technology park – NOIDA

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

The following questions are for the blind candidates only, in lieu of Q. No. 36.

(36.1) Name the western terminal station of East-west corridor.

(36.2) In which state is NOIDA located?

(36.3) Name the state where Jamnagar is located.

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(36.1)

(36.2)

(36.3)

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