Saturday 27 August 2016

Sample Paper SA I Class X (Social Science) 2016-17

                                                     SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT I 2016-17
                                                                     SOCIAL SCIENCE 
                                                                              Class X
Time allowed - 3 hrs                                                                                           Max. Marks - 90

General Instructions 
1. The Question Paper has 30 questions in all. All Questions are compulsory
2. Marks are indicated against each questions
3. Questions from serial no. 1 to 8 are Very Short Answer type questions. Each question 
    carries one marks
4. Questions from serial no. 9 to 21 are of 3 marks questions. Answers of these questions should not         exceed 80 words each.
5. Questions from serial no. 22 to 29 are of 5 marks questions. Answers of these questions should not       exceed 120 words each.
6. Question no. 30 is map question of 3 marks from Geography. After completion, attach the map in            your answer copy

Q.1. Name the oldest Japanese book printed in AD 868                                                          [1]
                                                                                   Or
       By whom was the novel 'Treasure Island' written ?
Q.2. In which Indian state is the Corbett National Park situated ?                                            [1]
Q.3. Why is power sharing desirable ? Give one reason                                                          [1]
Q.4. At which level of Government of India, 1/3rd seats are reserved for women?                  [1]
Q.5. State two factors that have contributed in bringing changes in caste system in the          [1]
        recent years 
Q.6. Give an example of a non-renewable resource                                                                 [1]
Q.7. Why is the primary sector also called as agriculture and related sector ?                         [1]
Q.8. Besides income, mention two goals of development                                                         [1]
Q.9. How did Britain balance its deficit with the trade in India in the 19th century. Give any     [3]
        three examples
                                                                                 Or
        Highlight any three features of the Industrial Revolution
                                                                                 Or
        Why did the population of London expand from the middle of the 18th century ? Give
        any three reasons
Q.10.Describe the significance of silk routes in the pre-modern period, in the field of trade,    [3]
         cultural exchange and religion
                                                                                 Or
        Explain the three major steps taken by the East India Company to develop a system of
        management and control to assert a monopoly over right to trade
                                                                                  Or
        Explain any three forms of entertainment that came up in the 19th century England
        to provide leisure activities for the people of London
Q.11. Describe the history of Bengal Gazette weekly magazine                                                [3]
                                                                                  Or
         "Premchand's novels are filled with powerful characters from all levels of society."
         Justify the statement
Q.12. In which three ways is the first printed books closely resembled the written manuscripts [3]
                                                                                 Or
         How did the novels prove to be a valuable source of information for the British rulers
         as well as Indians ?
Q.13. Explain any three steps for the agricultural reforms taken by the Government of India,   [3]
          after the independence
Q.14. How did Gandhiji voiced his concern about resource conservation ? Explain                   [3]
Q.15. Define water scarcity. Explain two causes of water scarcity in India                                  [3]
Q.16. Suppose you are living in such an area where people belong to different religious          [3]
          and cultural background. Suggest any two measures to enhance unity among them.
Q.17. Distinguish between 'coming together federation' and 'holding together federation'         [3]
          with examples
Q.18. 'Both Belgium and Sri Lanka are democracies with a difference.' Support the statement [3]
          by giving three points of difference
Q.19. Why is total income not a useful comparison between two countries ? Explain reason     [3]
Q.20. Why is agriculture an activity of unorganised sector in India ? Explain                              [3]
Q.21. How can tourism provide additional employment of lakhs of people. Explain                    [3]
Q.22. 'The US was severely affected by the great depression of 1929'. Justify the statement    [5]
          with example.
                                                                                     Or
          Explain any five ways by which new markets and consumers were created in India by
          British manufacturers
                                                                                     Or
          Describe the features of the big modern city of Calcutta (Kokatta) as viewed by the gods
          in the novel written by Durgacharan Roy
Q.23. From the late 19th century, issues of caste discrimination began to be written about as   [5]
          many printed tracts and essays." Support the statement by giving examples
                                                                                    Or
          Mention any five features of Srinivas Das's novel, titled 'Pariksha-Guru'
Q.24. Describe four geographical conditions required for the growth of wheat. Mention the two [5] 
          major wheat growing areas of India
Q.25. Classify resources on the basis of exhaustibility. Mention four features of each                 [5]
Q.26. Assess the circumstances prevailent in contemporary India which are responsible for      [5]
          bringing about a change in the caste system
Q.27. How do social differences lead to social unity ? Explain with two examples                       [5]
Q.28. Explain any five basis of comparison of development of different countries or states        [5]
Q.29. What is meant by Gross Domestic Product ? Explain the process to calculate the Gross  [5]
          Domestic Product 
Q.30. (a) Three features with serial number 1 to 3 are marked on the given outline map of India.
               Identify these features with the help of the given information's and write their correct 
               name in the marked places in the map
               1. Soil type                             2. Type of Forest                3. Fiber crop
                                                                                Or
            Locate and label the following items in the map with appropriate symbol
            (a) Tungabhadra                       (b) Corbett National Park
            (c) the leading rubber producing state



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