Sample Paper - SOCIAL SCIENCE
Summative Assessment - 2 (Term – II)
Time Allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 90
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 4 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 marks each)
1. The 1830s were years of great economic hardship in __________. [1]
(a) Asia (b) Europe (c) Africa (d) North America
Or
In 1911, the long established monarchy in China was overthrown by a popular movement led by which leader? [1]
(a) Chiang-Kai-Shek (b) Mao Le Dong (c) Sun Yat-sen (d) None of these
2. Which of the following Acts allowed detention of political prisoners without trial for two years? [1]
(a) Government of India Act, 1909 (b) Government of India Act, 1919
(c) Rowlatt Act (d) Indian Independence Act
3. Which is the highest quality hard coal ? [1]
(a) Lignite (b) Bituminous (c) Anthracite (d) None of these
4. Production and consumption of which metal is often regarded as the index of a country’s development ? [1]
(a) Steel (b) Gold (c) Silver (d) Copper
5. What are the terminal stations of East-West corridor? [1]
(a) Srinagar - Kanyakumari (b) Silchar - Porbandar
(c) Varanasi - Kanyakumari (d) Vadodara - Guwahati
6. Democracy evolves through __________. [1]
(a) Revolution (b) Popular struggles
(c) Rebellion against government (d) All of these
7. Which of the following parties was a major constituent of the Seven Party Alliance (SPA) which spearheaded the movement for democracy in Nepal? [1]
(a) Nepalese Congress Party (b) Maoists
(c) Both of these (d) None of these
8. Which challenge to democracy involves strengthening those institutions that help people’s participation and control? [1]
(a) Challenge of expansion (b) Challenge of deepening of democracy
(c) Foundational challenge (d) All of these
9. Most of the MNCs belong to which country? [1]
(a) America (b) Japan (c) European countries (d) All of these
10. Prakash filed a case in a district level consumer court in New Delhi. Which consumer right did he exercise? [1]
(a) Right to be informed (b) Right to choose
(c) Right to seek redressal (d) Right to appeal
SECTION-B
(Question numbers 11 to 22 carry 3 marks each.)
11. Describe any three factors responsible for the rise of nationalism in Europe. [3]
Or
Describe the role played by the US media in both supporting as well as criticising the war. [3]
12. What was the reason given by Mahatama Gandhi for launching the Non-Cooperation Movement. Explain any three main features of the Non-cooperation Movement. [3]
13. “When Gandhi relaunched Civil Disobedience Movement in 1932, the Industrial and Business classes were not interested in it.” Explain reasons behind it. [3]
14. Differentiate between the Conventional and Non-Conventional sources of energy. Which non-conventional source of energy is applicable most in the coastal areas ? [2+1=3]
15. “Most of the Iron and Steel Industries are located on the Chotta Nagpur Plateau.” Give reasons. [3]
16. Why are the means of transportation and communications called the lifelines of a nation and its economy ? [3]
17. Compare and contrast popular struggles with movements bringing out their main features. [3]
18. Do we prefer democracy only for moral reasons? Or are there some prudentrial reasons to support democracy too? Explain. [3]
19. Out of the three major challenges faced by democracy, which is the most difficult challenge? Why do you think so? [3]
20. How the earliest form of currency different from the present one ? What makes the present form of currency important ? [3]
21. Discuss the role of World Trade Organisation in bringing about liberalisation of trade. [3]
22. Explain the duties of a responsible consumer. [3]
SECTION-C
(Question numbers 23 to 30 carry 5 marks each.)
23. What did ‘Liberal Nationalism’ stand for? Discuss. [5]
Or
‘The battle against French colonial education became part of the larger battle against colonialism and for independence.’ Discuss. [5]
24. How did different social groups in Countryside conceive of the idea of Non-cooperation? Discuss. [5]
25. Why conservation of minerals are necessary ? Explain a few steps for their conservation. [5]
26. Classify and Explain the Roads on the basis of their capacity. [5]
27. Compare and contrast between the ideological orientation of Indian National Congress (INC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). [5]
28. What makes Democratic government - an accountable, responsive and ligitimate government ? [5]
29. Distinguish between formal sector loans and informal sector loans. Why formal sector of loans needs to be promoted in rural areas ? [5]
30. Why Government used to provide artificial protection to our industries before 1990 ? What made it change its policies ? [5]
SECTION-D
(Question number 31 is a map question of 4 marks from Geography.)
31. (a) Two features A and B are marked on 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. [2]
(A) Iron-Ore mine
(B) Silk Textile Centre
(b) Locate and label the following items on the same map with appropriate symbols. [2]
(i) Narora Nuclear Power Station
(ii) Surat - Textile Centre
