Tuesday 28 February 2012

This video is for those students who are preparing for the SA II Social Science paper and facing problems in the Chapter NATIONALISM IN INDIA. If you face problems in other chapters also, videos can be seen on www.edunetworking.com
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Monday 27 February 2012


Social Science
Sample Question Paper
Summative Assessment II
(March-2011)
Class X
Time allowed  : 3 hours                                                                                       Maximum Marks  :  80
General Instructions :
1. The question paper has 36 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
2. Marks are indicated against each question.
3. Questions from serial number 1-16 are multiple choice questions (MCQs) of 1 mark each. Every MCQ is provided with four alternatives. Write the correct alternative in your answer book.
4. Questions from serial number 17 to 29 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these questions should not exceed 80 words each
5. Questions from serial number 30 to 34 are 4 marks questions. Answer of these questions should not exceed 100 words each
6. 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.
1. Which one of the following is not true regarding the conservative regimes set up in 1815?
(a) They did not tolerate criticism regarding the legitimacy of autocratic governments.
(b) Most of them imposed censorship on press.
(c) They believed in the established traditional institutions like Monarchy, Church etc.
(d) They favoured the idea of liberty and freedom.                                                                               1
                                                                                    OR
Why did the ‘Go East Movement’ become popular in Vietnam during the first decade of 20th Century? Choose the most appropriate answer from the following.
(a) Vietnamese students went to Japan to acquire education.
(b) They went to Japan to learn Japanese language.
(c) They went to get lucrative jobs.
(d) They looked for foreign arms and helped to drive away the French from Vietnam.                            1
2. Which one of the following is not true regarding the ‘Balkan Problem’?
(a) The Balkan states were very jealous of each other.
(b) Each state wanted to gain more territory at the expense of others.
(c) The Balkans were also the scene of big power rivalry.
(d) The Balkans were not under the control of Ottoman Empire.                                                           1
                                                                                    OR
Which one of the following is not true regarding the regime of Ngo-Dinh-Diem in South Vietnam?
(a) He built a repressive and authoritarian government.
(b) He laid the foundation of a democratic form of government.
(c) Any one who opposed him was jailed and killed.
(d) He permitted christianity but outlawed Buddhism.                                                                             1
3. Why did General Dyer open fire on the peaceful gathering at Jallianwala Bagh on 13th April,  1919? Choose  the most  appropriate  reason  for  doing  so,  from  the following:
(a) General Dyer wanted to enforce martial law very strictly in Amritsar.
(b) He wanted to create a feeling of terror and awe in the minds of satyagrahis.
(c) He wanted to demoralise the local congress leaders.
(d) He wanted to gain prominence in the eyes of British government.                                                      1
4. Why did Gandhiji begin fast unto death when Dr. B.R. Ambedkar demanded separate electorate for Dalits? Choose the appropriate answer from the following.
(a) Separate electorates would create division in the society.
(b) Separate electorates would slow down the process of integration into society.
(c) With separate electorates, dalits would gain respect in society.
(d) The condition of dalits would become better.                                                                                  1
5. Which one of the following minerals belongs to the category of ferrous mineral?
(a) Gold                          (b) Copper                (c) Manganese              (d) Bauxite 1136
6. Which one of the following states is the largest producer of bauxite in India?
(a) Orissa                        (b) Gujarat               (c) Jharkhand                           (d) Maharashtra           1
7. Which one of the following factors plays the most dominant role in industrial location in a region?
(a) Availability of raw material                            (b) Cheap and skilled labour
(c) Nearness of the market                                (d) Least Cost.                                                          1
8. Which one of the following groups of cities is connected by the National Highway No. 7.
(a) Delhi- Amritsar           (b) Delhi- Kolkata     (c) Delhi- Mumbai                    (d) Varanasi- Kanyakumari
9. Identify the element which is NOT shared both by the movement in Nepal and the struggle in Bolivia.
(a) A  political conflict that led to popular struggle.        
(b) The struggle involved mass mobilisation
(c) It was about the foundations of the country’s politics.
(d) It involved critical role of political organisation.                                                                               1
10. Which one of the following political parties grew out of a movement?
(a) Communist Party of India.                            (b) Asom Gana Parishad.
(c) All India Congress                                       (d) Bahujan Samaj Party                                            1
11. Which one of the following is NOT a function of political parties?
(a) Parties contest elections
(b) Parties do not shape public opinion
(c) Parties put forward different policies and programmes
(d) Parties play a decisive role in making laws for the country.                                                                1
12. Which one of following statements does not reflect the right impact of ‘the Right to Information Act’?
(a) It supplements the existing laws  that banned corruption
(b) It empowers the people to find out what is happening in the government.
(c) It enables the people to become law abiding good citizens.
(d) It acts as a watch dog of democracy.                                                                                               1
13. Which among the following is an essential feature of barter system?
(a) A person holding money can easily exchange any commodity.
(b) It is based on double coincidence of wants.
(c) It is generally accepted as a medium of exchange of goods with money.
(d) It acts as a measure and store of value.                                                                                           1
14. Which one of the following is a major reason that prevents the poor from getting loans from the banks?
(a) Lack of capital
(b) Not affordable due to high rate of interest
(c) Absence of collatoral security
(d) Absence of mediators                                                                                                                    1
15. Which one of the following is a basic function of foreign trade?
(a) It flourishes trade in the domestic market
(b) Goods and services are produced for internal market
(c) It gives opportunity for the production to reach beyond the domestic market.
(d) Investment is done to expand the trade within the domestic markets.                                              1
16. Which one of the following rights is ensured to the citizens under the RTI Act?
(a) Right to choose (b) Right to be informed
(c) Right to safety (d) Right to be heard                                                                                              1
17.  Explain any three reasons for the Greeks to win the Greek war of independence.                          3
                                                                        OR
       Explain any three features of scholars revolt in 1868 in Vietnam.                                                   3
18. How did the Non-Cooperation Movement spread to the countryside? Explain giving three reasons.3
19. What is the importance of energy resources? Give two examples each of conventional and non-conventional sources of energy.                                                                                        1+1+1=3
20. Why is manufacturing sector considered the backbone of economic development of the country? Explain any three reasons with examples.                                                                                                3x1=3
21. Explain any three factors which are responsible for localisation of jute textile mills mainly along the banks of the Hugli river.                                                                                                                        3x1=3
22. How do the pressure groups and movements exert their influence on politics? Explain any three ways to do so.                                                                                                                                         3x1=3
23. Do democracies lead to a just distribution of goods and opportunities? Justify your answer by three suitable arguments.                                                                                                                       3x1=3
24. “Most destructive feature of democracy is that its examination never gets over.” Support the statement with three appropriate arguments.                                                                                                3x1=3
25. Suggest any three broad guidelines that can be kept in mind while devising ways and means for political reforms in India.                                                                                                                          3x1=3
26. Describe any three factors which have enabled globalisation in India.                                      3x1=3
27. In what ways is an MNC different from the national companies? Highlight any three points of distinction. 28. Explain any three ways in which a consumer is exploited.                                                       3x1=3
29. Explain any three consumer’s rights as user of goods and services.                                         3x1=3
30. Explain any four measures and practices introduced by revolutionaries to create a sense of collective identity amongst the French people.                                                                                             4x1=4
                                                                                    OR
Who was the founder of Hoa  Hao movement? Explain his contribution by giving any three points.   1+3=4
31. Explain any four features of Civil Disobedience movement of 1930.                                        4x1=4
32. How do physiographic and economic factors influence the distribution pattern of railway network in our country? Explain with examples.                                                                                                   2+2=4
33. Why can’t modern democracies exist without political parties? Explain any four reasons.         4x1=4
34. Describe any two sources each of formal and informal credit in India.                                     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 from where the movement of Indigo planters was started.
B. The place where Indian National Congress session 1927 was held.                                           2x1=2
Locate and label the following items with appropriate symbols on the same map.
(i) Kheda - The place of Peasant Satyagrah
(ii) Chauri Chaura - The centre of calling off the Non-Cooperation Movement.                               2x1=2
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. Iron-Ore Field
B. Silk Textile Centre
C. The Terminal Station of East-West Corridor.                                                                               3x1=3
                                                                                                OR
Locate and label the following items on the same map with appropriate symbols.
(i) Narora Nuclear Power Station.
(ii) Surat - Textile Centre.
(iii) Paradip - Sea Port.                                                                                                                   3x1=3

Sunday 26 February 2012

FOUR PLANETS SET TO APPEAR IN CONJUNCTION TOMORROW
Astro-enthusiasts are in for a celestial spectacle tomorrow with four planets poised to appear in conjunction after sunset.
Sky lovers can see planet Jupiter paired with the moon in the western sky after sunset, Director of Planetary Society of India, N Raghunandan said.
Both moon and Jupiter will appear to be near each other as seen from earth, Raghunandan said, adding this celestial event is astronomically known as Conjunction of moon with Jupiter.
In positional astronomy, Conjunction means as seen from earth, two celestial bodies appear to be near one another in the sky, he said.
Planet Jupiter can be seen in the western direction at about 10pm tomorrow.
Below our natural satellite moon, Venus can be seen in the western direction, he said.
Venus, Jupiter and the slender crescent moon will line up in the western sky, forming a bright triangle in the evening twilight, the official said, adding they are so bright, they can shine through thin clouds and even city lights.
Sky gazers can also see red-planet Mars in the eastern direction after sunset.
Ring-planet Saturn, too, is adorning the eastern night sky theatre, Raghunandan said.
On March 14, the Conjunction of Venus with Jupiter will take place where both Venus and Jupiter would be paired appearing side by side in the sky, he added.

Saturday 25 February 2012


Your Crossword Puzzle
RESOURCES Class VIII

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2. Resources which are found only in certain places.
6. This makes an object or substance are a resource
7. One of the important factor that change substances into resources.
8. Resources that are drawn from nature and used without much modification
9. Are non living resources, for ex. soils, rocks and minerals.
10. These are not being used at present, could be used in the future.
11. Resources that are found everywhere.
12. They have no value today, but if they are patented and sold by a medical firm tomorrow, they could become economically valuable.
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1. It means the exclusive right over any idea or invention
3. Resources which have a limited stock.
 4. The technology to create _____________ has turned energy in fast flowing water into an important resource.
 5. People use natural resources to make buildings, bridges, machinery and vehicles, these are known as
                                       SAMPLE PAPER CLASS IX (SOCIAL SCIENCE) SA - II

TIME-3hours                                                                                                           Maximums Marks-80

Instructions:
1.  The question paper has 36 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
2.  Marks are indicated against each question.
3.  The question paper consists of two parts i.e Part I and Part II. Part I of the question paper contains Multiple Choice Questions(MCQs) from serial number 1 to 16 of 1 mark each. These sixteen questions
of Part I are to be answered on a separate sheet provided. This part has to be completed in first 30 minutes only and the answer sheet must be handed over to the invigilator before starting Part II.
4.  In part II of the question paper, there are twenty questions from serial no. 17 to 36 which are to be attempted in 2 hours and 30 minutes. This part should be attempted only after the stipulated time given for Part I.
5.  Questions from serial number 17 to 32 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these questions should not exceed 80 words each.
6.  Questions from serial number 33 to 35 are 4 marks questions. Answer of these questions should not exceed 100 words each.
7.  Question number 36 is a map question of 4 marks for Geography only. After completion, attach the map inside your answer book.

                                                                                  PART-1
Q1.  Which was the first white Indian cricket club?                                                                                  1
(a)  Oriental cricket club, Bombay                                             (b)  Calcutta cricket club
(c)  Chennai cricket club                                                           (d)   None of these
                                                    OR
 National women suffrage association was headed by whom?
(a) Lucy stone                                                                          (b) Brahimaika saree
(c) Mrs. Stanton                                                                       (d)  None of these

Q2.  From which of the following khadi was obtained?                                                                           1
(a) Silk                  (b) Jute                                   (c) Homespun yarn                      (d)  None of these
                               OR
When leg before law was implemented in India?
(a) 1700               (b)   1721                                (c) 1774                                     (d) 1800 
Q3.  Which valley is called as “paradise on the earth?                                                                            1
(a) Brahmputara    (b) Indus valley                        (c) Kashmir valley                       (d)  None of these

Q4.  What is the duration of monsoon?                                                                                                1
(a) 100-120 days  (b)   300days                          (c)   30 days                                (d) 7 days

Q5.  According to ferrels law the winds turn in which direction in northern plan?                                   1
(a) Right               (b)   Left                                 (c) South                                    (d)   North

Q6.  Wild ass is found in which place of India?                                                                                    1
(a) Gulf of manner  (b)  Runn of kuchha               (c) Arravali hills                          (d) Sunder bans

Q7.   India is divided in to how many constituencies?       1
(a) 543                  (b) 423                                 (c)   79                                       (d)   500

Q8  Under which preside ship 27% of reservation was given to SEBC? 1
 (a)  Sarvapali Radha Krishnan                            (b) Gyanijyal Singh
(c) V.V.Giri                                                         (d) B.P. Mandel

Q9.  A bill became law when the P.M. signs in it                                                                                  1
(a)  Majority in the supports of it                          (b)  Presidents sign on it
(c)  Chief justice agree with it                               (d)   None of these

Q10.  Which of the following right is available in our constitution?                                                        1
(a)  Right to work                                                (b)   Right to live hood
(c)  Right to protect one culture                            (d)  None of these 

Q11.  Which of the following is a secondary activity?                                                                          1
(a) Quarrying              (b) Communication            (c) Forestry                            (d) Tourism

Q12.  In which year SGSY was implemented in INDIA?                                                                    1
(a) 1999                     (b) 1998                           (c) 2000                                 (d) 1985

Q13.  According to the report of 2001 which Country stood first in poverty?                                      1
(a) Indonesia              (b) Bangladesh                  (c) Pakistan                            (d) Nigeria

Q14.  Earth quake in Bhuj was occurred in which year?                                                                    1
(a) 2001                    (b) 2000                          (c) 2003                                   (d)   2002

Q15. What do you mean by ARIDITY?                                                                                             1
(A)  Temporary condition of water scarcity                          (b)   Permanent condition of water scarcity
(c)  Temporary condition of food scarcity                            (d)   Permanent condition of food scarcity

Q16.  According to Indian constitution freedom to press right belong to which article?                         1
(a)   Article 20                 (b)   Article 17                        (c)   Article 18                         (d) Article 19

Q17. When France becomes a constitutional monarchy? What was the political system on it?       2+1=3
                                                                             OR
         Explain the role of Lenin in Russian revolution?     
                                                                             OR
        Why Nazism became popular on Germany in 1930?                                                                3

Q18.  Write a brief note on reign of terror .Why  it was collapsed?                                                  3
                                                                            OR
          What were the impacts of First World War on 1917 Russian  revolution?
                                                                            OR
         In what ways did the Nazi state shock to establish total control over its people ?


Q19.  How forest was affected by wars?                                                                                            3
                                                      OR
          How did the life of pastoralists changed under colonial rule?   

Q20.  How has an advance in technology,  especially television technology affected the development of    contemporary cricket?                                                                                                                       3
                                        OR
How were the political symbols of  the French revolution reflected in clothing?

Q21.  What type of climate India has and why it is so?                                                                   1+2=3

Q22.  How you can contribute to the protection of endangered animals and birds ?                              3


Q23.  Answer the following questions from the given table (1.1).                                                          3
                                                                          
YEAR            TOTAL POPULATION          ABSOLUTE INCREASE     ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
                        (IN MILLION)                       IN THE DECADE 
                                                                         (IN MILLION)

1951                     361.0                                           42.43                                           1.25 1961                     439.2                                           78.15                                           1.96
1971                     548.2                                           108.42                                         2.20
1981                     683.3                                           135.17                                         2.22
1991                     846.4                                           163.09                                         2.14
2001                     1028.7                                         182.32                                         1.93

(A)  Censuses have been yield regularly per…………..year. 
(B)   What is the difference between the population of 2001 &1951 of our
country?
(C)   In which year population growth rate is highest? 

Q24.  What were the causes of famine in India?                                                                              3

Q25.   How South Africa reforms in to a republic country?                                                              3

Q26.  What was the work of E.C in India?                                                                                     3

Q27.  Among the three organs of state which is more powerful & how?                                          1.5x2=3  

Q28.  How the poverty line was estimated in India?                                                                        3

Q29.  Do you believe that green revolution has made India self sufficient in food grains? Yes or no? If yes /no why?
                                                                                                                                                      3
Q30.  A section 0f people in India are still with out food, explain?                                                    3

Q31.  What do you mean by hazards?  Write down the different types of hazards?                          1+2=3

Q32.  Write down the 3 safety measure while on rail travel?                                                             3

Q33. Winston Churchill described mahatma Gandhi has as a seditious middle temple lawyers now posing as a half naked fakir.  What provoked such a comment  and what does it tell about the symbolic strength of Mahatma Gandhi dress?                                                                                                                 2+2=4
                                            Or
Test cricket is a unique game in many ways .In which ways it is different from other team games. How are the peculiarities of test cricket shaped by its historical beginnings at a village game.                                2+2=4

Q34.  Our Constitution gives the Rajya Sabha some special powers over the states. But Loksabha exercises supreme power how?                                                                                                                            4

Q35.  What is unemployment &describe it?                                                                        1+1.5+1.5= 4

Q36.  Show the following places on the map                                                                                          4
(a)  From this place Brahmputara Rivers takes a U turn & enters in to India.
(b)  Tapi River rises from this range.
(c)   The largest Peninsular River.
(d)  World’s largest and fastest growing delta.

Question for the blind students only in lieu of Q. No.36:
(i)  Name the important river of Orissa.
(ii) Name the Natural inhabitant of Wild Ass.
(iii) The state having maximum density of population in India.
(iv) Sorrow of Bihar