Friday, 7 September 2012

Class X - Summative Assessment - I


                                                           SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT –I 
                                                                       SOCIAL SCIENCE
                                                                              Class – X
Time allowed: 3 hours                                                                                        Maximum Marks: 90
General Instructions:
(i) The question paper has 31 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Marks are indicated against each question.
(iii) Questions from serial number 1-10 are Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ). Each question carries one mark.
(iv) Questions from serial number 11 to 22 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these questions should not exceed 80 words each.
(v) Questions from serial number 23 to 30 are 5 marks questions. Answer of these questions should not exceed 100 words each.
(vi) Question number 31 is a map question of 4 marks from Geography only. After completion, attach the map inside your answer book.

1. People's livelihoods and local economy of which one of the following was badly affected by the  disease named "Rinderpest ?
(a) Asia                                                                                (b) Europe
(c) Africa                                                                             (d) South America                                   1
                                                                        OR
The person who got people from village, ensured them jobs, helped them settle in cities and  provided them money in times of need was known as :
(a) Stapler                                                                            (b) Fuller
(c) Gomastha                                                                        (d) Jobber
                                                                       OR
Who developed the priniciple of Garden city ?
(a) Thomas Hardy                                                                 (b) Charles Dickens
(c) Charles Booth                                                                  (d) Ebenezer Howard

2.  Which one of the following is the oldest printed Japanese book ?
(a) Sutta Pitaka                                                                     (b) Diamond Sutra
(c) Maha Vamsa                                                                   (d) Dipa Vamsa                                     1
                                                                      OR
Which Hindi novel by Prem Chand does tell the story of Indian peasantry through the characters of  “Hori and his wife “Dhania ?
(a) Godan                                                                               (b) Gaban
(c) Sewasadan                                                                        (d) Rang Bhoomi                                                                      

3. Resources which are surveyed and their quantity and quality have been determined for utilisation are known as :
(a) Potential resources                                                               (b) Stock
(c) Developed resources                                                            (d) Reserves                                     1

4. Which one of the following is NOT considered a sacred tree in India ?
(a) Peepal                                                                                  (b) Neem
(c) Banyan                                                                                 (d) Mango                                        1

5. Which of the following is NOT the cause of water scarcity ?
(a) Rapid growth of population
(b) Uneven distribution of water resources
(c) Constructions of dams and reserves
(d) Increase in demand                                                                                                                      1

6. Which of the following statements is NOT true ?
(a) In Belgium, leaders realised that unity of the country is possible only by sharing power
(b) In Sri Lanka, the majority community wants to force domination over others
(c) In Sri Lanka, the demand for more autonomy to provinces populated by Tamils has been granted
(d) Division of Belgium along linguistic lines was averted due topower sharing                                     1


7. As per language policy of Indian Government, which one of the following statements is true  regarding the status of Hindi language ?
(a) Only Hindi is our National language.
(b) Hindi is the official language.
(c) Hindi has been accepted as the mother tongue of all the Indians.
(d) None of the above.                                                                                                                     1

8. Which of the following divisions is unique to India ?
(a) Gender division (b) Caste division
(c) Economic division (d) Religious division                                                                                      1

9. Which is the most important attribute for comparing the development of countries ?
(a) Resources (b) Population
(c) Average income (d) None of the above                                                                                      1

10. Which of the following is also known as disguised employment ?
(a) Over employment (b) Factory employment
(c) Under employment (d) Unemployment                                                                                       1

11. What was Rinderpest ?  How did Rinderpest change the economy of the African society ?         3                                                                                                                           
                                                                             OR
Mention any three restrictions imposed by the British government upon the Indian merchants in the 19th Century ?
                                                                             OR
Write about the pollution problems of Calcutta (Kolkata) in the 19th century.    

12. How did print introduce debate and discussion? Explain any three points.                                  3
                                                                            OR
      With the help of an example show how the early novels in Europe contributed to colonialism ?
13. Explain the importance of  conservation of resources.                                                                3

14. Explain with three examples, how communities have carried out conservation of flora and fauna in India ?                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                                     3

15. Why are different water harvesting systems considered a viable alternative both socio - economically and environmentally in a country like India ?                                                                                          3

16. Why is power sharing necessary in democracy ?  Explain.                                                        3

17. Taking the example of Carlos, Smith and Norman explain how social differences divide similar people from one another but also unite very different people.                                                                     3

18. How do social divisions affect politics ? Give two examples.                                                    3

19. What are millets and why are they called coarse grains ? Give two examples and the areas where they are grown.                                                                                                                           2+1=3
20. “For development, people look at a mix of goals. Support the statement with three suitable examples.                                                                                                          
                                                                                                                                                    3

21. Differentiate between the public sector and private sector by giving examples.                          3

22. Suggest any three ways to create more employment avenues in Urban sector.                          3

23. What is meant by the term “globalisation ?  Describe the three types of movements or flows within international economic exchange.                                                                                                  5
                                                                        OR
Describe any four impacts of Manchester imports on the cotton weavers of India.
                                                                        OR
How did city development occur at the cost of ecology and environment ?

24. Explain how print culture assisted the growth of nationalism in India.                                        5
                                                                        OR
     Describe the ways in which the novel in India attempted to create a sense of pan-Indian belonging.

25.Explain Rice cultivation in India under the following heads :
(a) Importance
(b) Geographical conditions
(c) Any two rice producing states on the eastern coast                                                     1+2+2=5                                                                 

26. Describe the factors which determine the outcomes of politics of social divisions.                    5                                      

27. What is the significance of secondary sector in Indian economy? How does it help in the economic development of the country.                                                                                                        5

28. Prove that Caste has not disappeared from Contemporary India.                                           5

29. Why do we use averages ? Are there any limitations to their use ? Illustrate with your own examples related to development.                                                                                                               5

30. "Tertiary sector is not playing any significant role in the development of Indian economy." Do you agree ? Give reasons in support of your answer.                                                                                       5

31. Identify the features marked as 1 and  2, on the political outline map of India and write their names on the line / space provided for it on the basis of information provided below.                                   4
(1) A type of soil
(2) Leading producing of Bajra in India
OR
Locate and label the following on the same outline map of India.
(a) Rana Pratap sagar dam.
(b) Major Rubber producing state on the eastern coast                                                       
OR
36B. The following question is for the visually impaired candidates only in lieu of Map Q. No. 36
(I) What type of soil is found in West Bengal ?
(II) Name the National park having Tiger Project in Assam.

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