Monday, 4 March 2013

Class X - Summative Assessment II

SOCIAL SCIENCE-X  (TERM-II)
MODEL TEST PAPER 

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 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.     What was  the  nature  of  conservative  regimes  set  up  in  Europe  in  1815?         [1]
    (a) Democratic     (b) Autocratic     (c) Liberal     (d) None  of  these
Or
    What was  the  result  of  the  ‘Rat Hunt’? [1]
    (a) Bubonic  plague  was  stopped
    (b) Bubonic  plague  could  not  be  prevented
    (c) The  French were  forced  to  scrap  the  bounty  programme
    (d) Both  (b)  and  (c)

2.     At  which  session  of  the  Congress, Mahatma  Gandhi  convinced  other  leaders  of  the need  to  start  a  Non-Cooperation  movement  in  support  of  Khilafat  as  well  as  for Swaraj ?         [1]
    (a) Calcutta  Session  September  1920     (b) Nagpur  Session,  December  1920
    (c) Madras  Session  1927     (d) None  of  these

3.     The  Kudermukh mines in Karnataka  are  famous  for  which mineral ?             [1]
    (a) Bauxite     (b) Iron  ore     (c) Copper     (d) Manganese

4.     Which  industry  contributes  around  4  per  cent  to GDP ?             [1]
    (a) Textile  industry         (b) Iron  and  steel  industry
    (c) Cement  industry         (d) Chemical  industry

5.     Which of the following is not a part of Mass Communication ?            [1]
    (a) DoorDarshan     (b) All India Radio      (c) Postal Network     (d) Cinema

6.     What  has  been  the  influence  of  pressure  groups  and movements  on  democracy?     [1]
    (a) These  have  deepened  democracy     (b) These  have  prevented  democracy
    (c) These  have  opposed  democracy     (d) None  of  these

7.     Which  of  the  following  are  issue-specific  movements ?              [1]
    (a) Nepalese  movement  for  democracy     (b) Narmada  Bachao Andolan
    (c) Both  of  these         (d) None  of  these

8.     “The  sickle-and-hammer”  is  the  symbol  of  which  political  party?             [1]
    (a) CPI     (b) CPI  (M)     (c) BSP     (d) NCP

9. __________  is  the  process  of  rapid  integration  or  interconnection  between  countries.    [1]
    (a) Liberalisation     (b) Globalisation     (c) Export     (d) None  of  these

10.     Which  is  the  certification  maintained  for  standardisation  of  jewellery?             [1]
    (a) ISI Mark     (b) Eco Mark     (c) Hallmark     (d) ISO Mark

SECTION-B
(Question  numbers  11  to  22  carry  3 marks  each.)

11.     Describe  the main  features  and  aspects  of  the  Balkan  crisis.             [3]
Or
    What  does  the  1903  plague  crisis  explain  about  the  French  colonial  attitude  towards questions  of  health  and  hygiene?                     [3]

12.     Explain  the  reasons why Mahatma Gandhi decided to support Khilafat Movement.        [3]
13.     Explain reasons why many of the Groups of Muslim Community have not shown an active interest in the Civil Disobedience Movement.                [3]               

14.     India  is  called  the  ‘wind  super  power’  in  the  world.  Justify  this  statement.         [3]

15.     In which area most of the Jute Textile industry are found ? Why ?             [3]

16.     When  and  where  was  the  first  cement  plant  set  up  in  India?  Where  would  it  be economically  viable  to  set  up  the  cement manufacturing  units?             [3]

17.     What  is  the  difference  between  a  pressure  group  and  a  political  party?             [3]

18.     ‘Democratic  governments  do  not  have  a  very  good  record  when  it  comes  to  sharing information  with  citizens.’  Comment  and  explain.                 [3]

19.     Compare  the  records  of  democracy  and  dictatorship  on  the  touchstone  of  economic development.                         [3]

20.    Which bank is often termed as the Central Bank of India, how it controls other banks ?    [3]    

21.     Discuss  the  effect  of  globalisation  on  Indian  economy.             [3]

22.     Discuss  the  progress  of  consumer movement  in  India.             [3]

SECTION-C

(Question  numbers  23  to  30  carry  5 marks  each.)

23.     Write  short  notes  on  :                     [5]
    (a) The  Greek  war  of  independence
    (b) The  role  of  women  in  nationalist  struggles.
Or
    Should  colonies  be  developed? Do  you  agree with  the  view  of  Paul Bernard?  Justify your  answer. [4]

24.     Discuss  the  significance  of  the Non-Cooperation Movement. Why was  the movement suddenly  withdrawn?                     [5]

25.    Which industries are mainly responsible for creating Water pollution ? Suggest three remedial measures to control water pollution.                  [5]           
26.     Describe  the importance of Pipeline transportation. Name  important  networks  of  pipeline  transportation  in  the  country.                     [5]

27.     Describe  recent  efforts  and  suggestions in  our  country  to  reform  political parties.     [5]

28.    Give reasons to prove that Democracy is a better form of Government than other forms.    [5]   

29.     Define the role of credit in development. Which sector of loan is found mostly in rural areas and why?[5]
30.    How does a MNC controls production in various countries ?             [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 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) Mica  mine    (B) Silk  Textile  Centre   

    (b) Locate  and  label  the  following  items  on  the  same map  with  appropriate  symbols. [2]
    (i) Korba  thermal  power  plant
    (ii) Kanpur  textile  centre
   
   

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