SOCIAL SCIENCE
Summative Assessment II - Class X
General Instructions
1. The question paper has 31 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
2. Marks are indicated against each question.
3. This question paper consists of FOUR SECTIONS. Sections A of the question paper contains Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) from serial number 1 to 10 of 1 mark each. These Ten questions of Section A 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 Section B.
4. In Section B, C and D of the question paper, there are Twenty One questions from serial no. 11 to 31 which are to be attempted in 2 hours and 30 minutes. This part should be attempted only after the stipulated time given for Section A.
5. Questions from serial number 11 to 22 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these questions should not exceed 80 words each.
6. Questions from serial number 23 to 30 are 5 marks questions. Answers of these questions should not exceed 120 words each.
7. Question number 31 is a map question of 4 marks from Geography only. After completion, attach the map inside your answer book.
SECTION-A
(Question numbers 1 to 10 carry 1 mark each)
1. During the middle of the 19th century, which was the only state of Italy to be ruled by an Italian princely house? [1]
(a) Tuscany (b) Parma (c) Lombardy (d) Sardinia-Piedmout
Or
In __________ Japan occupied Vietnam as part of its imperial drive to control Southeast Asia. [1]
(a) 1935 (b) 1940 (c) 1950 (d) 1954
2. The seacoast of Dandi is related to which national movement? [1]
(a) Non-Cooperation Movement (b) Civil Disobedience Movement
(c) Quit India Movement (d) None of these
3. Where are India’s bauxite deposits mainly found? [1]
(a) Amarkantak plateau (b) Maikal hills
(c) Bilaspur - Katni plateau (d) All of these
4. Which country is the largest producer and the largest consumer of steel? [1]
(a) India (b) China (c) Britain (d) Japan
5. Which roads received special impetus under the Pradhan Mantri Grameen Sadak Yojana? [1]
(a) State Highways (b) District Roads (c) National Highways (d) Rural Roads
6. Which of the following movements is a long term movement involving more than one issue? [1]
(a) Narmada Bachao Andolan (b) Environment movement
(c) Women’s movement (d) Both (b) and (c)
7. Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) draws inspiration from the ideas and teachings of which of the following leaders? [1]
(a) Sahu Maharaj (b) Mahatma Phule (c) B.R. Ambedkar (d) All of these
8. A ________ is a difficulty that carries within it an opportunity for progress. [1]
(a) Reform (b) Challenge (c) System (d) Democracy
9. Poor households receive credit from ______________. [1]
(a) Formal sources (b) Informal sources (c) Both of these (d) None of these
10. Which day is observed as the National Consumers’ Day? [1]
(a) 20th December (b) 24th December (c) 20th August (d) 24th September
SECTION-B
(Question numbers 11 to 22 carry 3 marks each.)
11. Describe the role of Giuseppe Mazzini and Giuseppe Garibaldi in Italian unification. [3]
Or
Who were Trung sisters? How did they fight against Chinese imperialism? [3]
12. Prove, giving evidences, that Habsburg empire was a patch work of many regions and peoples.
Or
Why did French policy makers wanted to educate the people of Vietnam ? Explain.
13. Why did the Non-Cooperation Movement gradually slow down in the cities and towns? Give three reasons. [3]
14. Describe the distribution of coal in India. [3]
15. Where should the steel plants be ideally located? Mention three factors. [3]
16. What do you mean by Balance of Trade ? Analyse India’s Foreign trade in the last 15 years.[3]
17. Compare and differentiate between the movement in Nepal and Bolivia’s Water War. [3]
18. Do you think a democratic government ensures dignity and freedom of the citizens? Give three reasons to justify your answer. [3]
19. What are the various challenges to democracy? Discuss any three of them. [3]
20. Decribe the functioning of a Bank. What is the importance of Cash Reserve Ratio ? [3]
21. “Globalisation has made the rich, richer and the poor, poorer.” Explain this statement. [3]
22. Describe any three rights of consumers. [3]
SECTION-C
(Question numbers 23 to 30 carry 5 marks each.)
23. What did liberal nationalism stand for? Describe essential features of liberal nationalism. [5]
Or
‘The Ho Chi Minh Trail symbolises how the Vietnamese used their limited resources to great advantage.’ Comment. [5]
24. Describe the idea of Satyagraha as defined by Gandhiji. Explain his initial satyagraha in India. [5]
25. Describe the contribution of Chemical Industry in India economy. Differentiate between organic and inorganic chemical industries.
26. “Trade, Transport and Communication are complementry to each other.” Explain the statement with examples. [5]
27. “It is said that Democracy takes such a long time period im making decisions that many a times the Decision looses its importance.” Is it true, Explain with examples.
28. ‘The problem of bad politics can be solved by more and better politics.’ Elaborate this stateme
29. Suppose you wish to take a loan for purchasing a house. Which source of credit will you approach? Why? [5]
30. What steps will you suggest for a Fair Globalisation ? [5]
SECTION-D
(Question number 31 is a map question of 4 marks from Geography.)
31. Locate and label the following stations with appropriate names on the given map. [4]
(i) Tarapur nuclear power station
(ii) Ludhiana - woollen textile centre
(iii) Jawaharlal Nehru - seaport
(iv) Bhilai steel plant
Summative Assessment II - Class X
General Instructions
1. The question paper has 31 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
2. Marks are indicated against each question.
3. This question paper consists of FOUR SECTIONS. Sections A of the question paper contains Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) from serial number 1 to 10 of 1 mark each. These Ten questions of Section A 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 Section B.
4. In Section B, C and D of the question paper, there are Twenty One questions from serial no. 11 to 31 which are to be attempted in 2 hours and 30 minutes. This part should be attempted only after the stipulated time given for Section A.
5. Questions from serial number 11 to 22 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these questions should not exceed 80 words each.
6. Questions from serial number 23 to 30 are 5 marks questions. Answers of these questions should not exceed 120 words each.
7. Question number 31 is a map question of 4 marks from Geography only. After completion, attach the map inside your answer book.
SECTION-A
(Question numbers 1 to 10 carry 1 mark each)
1. During the middle of the 19th century, which was the only state of Italy to be ruled by an Italian princely house? [1]
(a) Tuscany (b) Parma (c) Lombardy (d) Sardinia-Piedmout
Or
In __________ Japan occupied Vietnam as part of its imperial drive to control Southeast Asia. [1]
(a) 1935 (b) 1940 (c) 1950 (d) 1954
2. The seacoast of Dandi is related to which national movement? [1]
(a) Non-Cooperation Movement (b) Civil Disobedience Movement
(c) Quit India Movement (d) None of these
3. Where are India’s bauxite deposits mainly found? [1]
(a) Amarkantak plateau (b) Maikal hills
(c) Bilaspur - Katni plateau (d) All of these
4. Which country is the largest producer and the largest consumer of steel? [1]
(a) India (b) China (c) Britain (d) Japan
5. Which roads received special impetus under the Pradhan Mantri Grameen Sadak Yojana? [1]
(a) State Highways (b) District Roads (c) National Highways (d) Rural Roads
6. Which of the following movements is a long term movement involving more than one issue? [1]
(a) Narmada Bachao Andolan (b) Environment movement
(c) Women’s movement (d) Both (b) and (c)
7. Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) draws inspiration from the ideas and teachings of which of the following leaders? [1]
(a) Sahu Maharaj (b) Mahatma Phule (c) B.R. Ambedkar (d) All of these
8. A ________ is a difficulty that carries within it an opportunity for progress. [1]
(a) Reform (b) Challenge (c) System (d) Democracy
9. Poor households receive credit from ______________. [1]
(a) Formal sources (b) Informal sources (c) Both of these (d) None of these
10. Which day is observed as the National Consumers’ Day? [1]
(a) 20th December (b) 24th December (c) 20th August (d) 24th September
SECTION-B
(Question numbers 11 to 22 carry 3 marks each.)
11. Describe the role of Giuseppe Mazzini and Giuseppe Garibaldi in Italian unification. [3]
Or
Who were Trung sisters? How did they fight against Chinese imperialism? [3]
12. Prove, giving evidences, that Habsburg empire was a patch work of many regions and peoples.
Or
Why did French policy makers wanted to educate the people of Vietnam ? Explain.
13. Why did the Non-Cooperation Movement gradually slow down in the cities and towns? Give three reasons. [3]
14. Describe the distribution of coal in India. [3]
15. Where should the steel plants be ideally located? Mention three factors. [3]
16. What do you mean by Balance of Trade ? Analyse India’s Foreign trade in the last 15 years.[3]
17. Compare and differentiate between the movement in Nepal and Bolivia’s Water War. [3]
18. Do you think a democratic government ensures dignity and freedom of the citizens? Give three reasons to justify your answer. [3]
19. What are the various challenges to democracy? Discuss any three of them. [3]
20. Decribe the functioning of a Bank. What is the importance of Cash Reserve Ratio ? [3]
21. “Globalisation has made the rich, richer and the poor, poorer.” Explain this statement. [3]
22. Describe any three rights of consumers. [3]
SECTION-C
(Question numbers 23 to 30 carry 5 marks each.)
23. What did liberal nationalism stand for? Describe essential features of liberal nationalism. [5]
Or
‘The Ho Chi Minh Trail symbolises how the Vietnamese used their limited resources to great advantage.’ Comment. [5]
24. Describe the idea of Satyagraha as defined by Gandhiji. Explain his initial satyagraha in India. [5]
25. Describe the contribution of Chemical Industry in India economy. Differentiate between organic and inorganic chemical industries.
26. “Trade, Transport and Communication are complementry to each other.” Explain the statement with examples. [5]
27. “It is said that Democracy takes such a long time period im making decisions that many a times the Decision looses its importance.” Is it true, Explain with examples.
28. ‘The problem of bad politics can be solved by more and better politics.’ Elaborate this stateme
29. Suppose you wish to take a loan for purchasing a house. Which source of credit will you approach? Why? [5]
30. What steps will you suggest for a Fair Globalisation ? [5]
SECTION-D
(Question number 31 is a map question of 4 marks from Geography.)
31. Locate and label the following stations with appropriate names on the given map. [4]
(i) Tarapur nuclear power station
(ii) Ludhiana - woollen textile centre
(iii) Jawaharlal Nehru - seaport
(iv) Bhilai steel plant
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