Summattive Assessment - II (Sample Paper)
Class X - Social Science
Time - 3 hrs Max. Marks - 90General 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. Which of the following measures was adopted by French revolutionaries to create a sense of collective identity among the French people ? [1]
(A) The ideas of la patri and le citoyen were emphasised.
(B) The Estate General was renamed the National Assembly.
(C) French, as it was spoken and written in Paris, became the common language of the nation.
(D) All of these
Or
What was the reason for the Scholars Revolt in 1868? [1]
(A) French colonial rule (B) Large scale conversion to Christianity
(C) Both of these (D) None of these
2. Why did Mahatma Gandhi relaunch the Civil Disobedience Movement? [1]
(A) The Second Round Table Conference was a failure
(B) The government had began a new cycle of repression
(C) The Congress had been declared illegal
(D) All of these
3. The Balaghat mines in Madhya Pradesh produce 52 per cent of India’s which mineral ? [1]
(A) Silver (B) Copper (C) Tin (D) Bauxite
4. Which of the following industries is based on agricultural raw materials? [1]
(A) Iron (B) Cement (C) Cotton (D) Automobiles
5. Which of the following is National Waterways No. 1 [N.W. No. 1]? [1]
(A) The Ganga river between Allahabad and Haldia
(B) The Brahmaputra river between Sadiya and Dhubri
(C) The West-Coast canal in Kerala
(D) None of these
6. Trade unions, business associations and professional bodies are which type of organisation? (A) Public interest groups (B) Sectional interest groups
(C) Movement groups (D) None of these
7. Which of the following parties does not believe in Marxism–Leninism? [1]
(A) CPI (B) CPI (M) (C) NCP (D) MCC
8. Most of the established democracies face which kind of challenge to democracy? [1]
(A) Foundational challenge (B) Challenge of expansion
(C) Challenge of deepening of democracy (D) None of these
9. Which of the following is crucial for the country’s development? [1]
(A) Credit (B) Costly and unaffordable credit
(C) Cheap and affordable credit (D) None of these
10. When did the UNO adopt the UN Guidelines for Consumer Protection? [1]
(A) 1983 (B) 1985 (C) 1990 (D) 2000
SECTION-B
(Question numbers 11 to 23 carry 3 marks each.)
11. ‘During the nineteenth century, nationalism emerged as a force which brought about sweeping changes in the political and mental world of Europe.’ Explain. [3]
Or
Who was Francis Garnier? Why was he killed by soldiers of the court ? [3]
12. Why did Gandhiji launch the Civil Disobedience Movement? [3]
13. What do you understand by Rat-hole Mining? [3]
14. Why is it important for our country to keep the mill sector loomage lower than powerloom and handloom ? [3]
15. Why is it important for us to improve our weaving sector instead of exporting yarn in large quantities? [3]
16. Is the influence of pressure groups and movements healthy for democracy? Discuss. [3]
17. Do you prefer Monarchy or Democracy? Justify your answer by giving three reasons. [3]
18. Is economic growth in democracies accompanied by increased inequalities between the people? Justify your answer. [3]
19. Examine various aspects of legal ways of reforming politics. [3]
20. What do you understand by ‘Fair globalisation’? [3]
21. How has rapid improvement in technology quickened the pace of globalisation in India? [3]
22. What is Consumer’s International? How does it function? [3]
23. How will you exercise your right as a consumer if you happen to fall ill after consuming adulterated milk ? [3]
SECTION-C
(Question numbers 23 to 30 carry 5 marks each.)
24. How and why was Ireland forcibly incorporated into the United Kingdom in 1801? [5]
Or
According to Paul Bernard, what were the barriers to economic growth in Vietnam?
25. Describe the consequences of Jallianwala massacre on the national movement of India? [5]
26. What types of pollution are created by Industries ? Discuss any two of them. [5]
27. Why is air travel preferred in north-eastern states? [5]
28. Distinguish between national and state parties in India. [5]
29. Why are demand deposits considered as money? [5]
30. Define three rights and three duties of a consumer. [5]
SECTION-D
(Question number 31 is a map question of 4 marks from Geography.)
31. Locate and label the following items with appropriate symbols on the political map of India. [4]
(i) Namrup – Thermal power station
(ii) Srinagar – Woollen textiles centre
(iii) Mohali – Software Technology Park
(iv) Cardinal points of the East -West corridor.
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