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Class X (CBSE) Sample Question Paper & Marking Scheme for Exam 2016-17
| Subject | Sample Question Paper | Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| Bengali | SQP | |
| French | SQP | |
| Element of Book Keeping and Accountancy | SQP-SET2 | |
| Foundation of Information Technology | SQP-SET2 | |
| Hindi A | SQP | |
| Hindi B | SQP | |
| Information and Communication Technology | SQP-SET2 | |
| Mathematics | SQP-SET2 | |
| Painting | SQP-SET2 | |
| Science | SQP-SET2 | MS-SET2 |
| Social Science | SQP-SET2 | MS-SET2 |
| English (Language & Literature) | SQP-SET2 | MS-SET2 |
| English Communicative | SQP-SET2 | MS-SET2 |
Saturday, 14 January 2017
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
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
Thursday, 10 March 2016
Monday, 7 March 2016
Sunday, 21 February 2016
Sample Paper of Social Science (SA II 2016) Class X
Subject - Social Science
Time - 3 Hrs
Maximum Marks - 90
General Instructions
1. The question paper has 30 questions in all. All questions are compulsory
2. Questions from serial no 1 to 8 are Very Short Answer Type Questions. Each questions carries one mark
3. Questions from serial number 9 to 20 are 3 marks questions. Answers of these questions should not exceed 80 words each
4. Questions from serial number 21 to 28 are 5 marks questions. Answers of these questions should not exceed 120 words each
5. Questions number 29 and 30 are map questions of 3 marks each from Geography.
Q.1 Who gained the credit of the success of German Unification ?
Q.2. When was Germany declared an Independent Nation ?
Or
Mention any two proposals suggested by Bernard to improve the economic condition of Vietnam
Q.3. When was the Non-Cooperation Khilafat Movement started ?
Q.4. Define Nationalism ?
Q.5. Under golden quadrilateral superhighway project, which are the two corridors ? Name them.
Q.6. What do you mean by an account payee cheque ?
Q.7. When was World Trade Organization established ?
Q.8. Which type of goods do people use as consumers ?
Q.9. 'Through a return to monarchy Napoleon had no doubt, destroyed democracy in France, but in the administrative field he had incorporated revolutionary principles." Support the statement with examples.
Or
How did the school textbooks in Vietnam glorify the French ?
Q.10. Why did the poor peasants join the Civil Disobedience Movement ?
Q.11. Write a note on Geothermal energy
Q.12. Differentiate between the large-scale and the small-scale industries.
Q.13. Why is the air transport more useful now-a-days ? Give reasons
Q.14. (i) What do you mean by Constitutional Monarchy ?
(ii) When did Nepal become a Constitutional Monarchy ?
Q.15. How do the State Parties contribute in strengthening of federalism and democracy in our country ?
Q.16. 'Democratic government is a legitimate government.' Explain.
Q.17. Explain the challenges of deepening of democracy.
Q.18. "Banks mediate between those who have surplus funds and those who are in need of these funds." Clarify this statement.
Q.19. What can be one good and one bad effect of globalisation in India. Analyse.
Q.20. Categorise the following cases under different heads and mark against each in brackets :
(a) Lata got an electric shock from a newly purchased iron. She complained to the shopkeeper immediately
(b) John is dissatisified with the services provided by MTNL/BSNL/TATA INDICOM for the past few months. He files a case in the District Level Consumer Forum.
(c) Your friend has been sold a medicine that has crossed the expiry date and you are advising her to lodge a complaint
(d) Iqbal makes it a point to scan through all the particulars given on the pack of any item that he buys
(e) You are not satisfied with the services of the cable operator catering to your locality but you are unable to switch over to anybody else
(f) You realise that you have received a defective camera from a dealer. You are complaining to the head office persistently.
Q.21. What changes did Napolean introduce to make the administrative system more efficient in the territories ruled by him ?
Or
"The battle against the French colonial education became a part of the larger battle against colonialism and for the independence". Explain
Q.22. List all the different social groups which joined the Non-Cooperation Movement of 1921. Choose any two and write about their hopes and struggles to show why they joined the movement
Q.23. Write a note on the major iron ore belts in India
Q.24. Describe the roads of India
Q.25. Explain how the activities of pressure groups are useful in the functioning of a democratic government
Q.26. How does communalism take various forms in politics ? Explain them
Q.27. What are the functions of commercial banks ?
Q.28. What do you think should be the role of government to protect consumers ?
Q.29. On the given political map of India mark -
(i) A place where Dr. B.R. Ambedkar signed a pact with Mahatma Gandhi
(ii) A place where the congress adopted the Non-Cooperation programme
(iii) The place where Gandhiji organized Satyagraha for cotton mill workers
Q.30. On the given map of India mark and label
(i) The only nuclear power plant
(ii) Cotton Textile Industry in Uttar Pradesh
(iii) Premier iron-ore exporting sea port
Time - 3 Hrs
Maximum Marks - 90
General Instructions
1. The question paper has 30 questions in all. All questions are compulsory
2. Questions from serial no 1 to 8 are Very Short Answer Type Questions. Each questions carries one mark
3. Questions from serial number 9 to 20 are 3 marks questions. Answers of these questions should not exceed 80 words each
4. Questions from serial number 21 to 28 are 5 marks questions. Answers of these questions should not exceed 120 words each
5. Questions number 29 and 30 are map questions of 3 marks each from Geography.
Q.1 Who gained the credit of the success of German Unification ?
Q.2. When was Germany declared an Independent Nation ?
Or
Mention any two proposals suggested by Bernard to improve the economic condition of Vietnam
Q.3. When was the Non-Cooperation Khilafat Movement started ?
Q.4. Define Nationalism ?
Q.5. Under golden quadrilateral superhighway project, which are the two corridors ? Name them.
Q.6. What do you mean by an account payee cheque ?
Q.7. When was World Trade Organization established ?
Q.8. Which type of goods do people use as consumers ?
Q.9. 'Through a return to monarchy Napoleon had no doubt, destroyed democracy in France, but in the administrative field he had incorporated revolutionary principles." Support the statement with examples.
Or
How did the school textbooks in Vietnam glorify the French ?
Q.10. Why did the poor peasants join the Civil Disobedience Movement ?
Q.11. Write a note on Geothermal energy
Q.12. Differentiate between the large-scale and the small-scale industries.
Q.13. Why is the air transport more useful now-a-days ? Give reasons
Q.14. (i) What do you mean by Constitutional Monarchy ?
(ii) When did Nepal become a Constitutional Monarchy ?
Q.15. How do the State Parties contribute in strengthening of federalism and democracy in our country ?
Q.16. 'Democratic government is a legitimate government.' Explain.
Q.17. Explain the challenges of deepening of democracy.
Q.18. "Banks mediate between those who have surplus funds and those who are in need of these funds." Clarify this statement.
Q.19. What can be one good and one bad effect of globalisation in India. Analyse.
Q.20. Categorise the following cases under different heads and mark against each in brackets :
(a) Lata got an electric shock from a newly purchased iron. She complained to the shopkeeper immediately
(b) John is dissatisified with the services provided by MTNL/BSNL/TATA INDICOM for the past few months. He files a case in the District Level Consumer Forum.
(c) Your friend has been sold a medicine that has crossed the expiry date and you are advising her to lodge a complaint
(d) Iqbal makes it a point to scan through all the particulars given on the pack of any item that he buys
(e) You are not satisfied with the services of the cable operator catering to your locality but you are unable to switch over to anybody else
(f) You realise that you have received a defective camera from a dealer. You are complaining to the head office persistently.
Q.21. What changes did Napolean introduce to make the administrative system more efficient in the territories ruled by him ?
Or
"The battle against the French colonial education became a part of the larger battle against colonialism and for the independence". Explain
Q.22. List all the different social groups which joined the Non-Cooperation Movement of 1921. Choose any two and write about their hopes and struggles to show why they joined the movement
Q.23. Write a note on the major iron ore belts in India
Q.24. Describe the roads of India
Q.25. Explain how the activities of pressure groups are useful in the functioning of a democratic government
Q.26. How does communalism take various forms in politics ? Explain them
Q.27. What are the functions of commercial banks ?
Q.28. What do you think should be the role of government to protect consumers ?
Q.29. On the given political map of India mark -
(i) A place where Dr. B.R. Ambedkar signed a pact with Mahatma Gandhi
(ii) A place where the congress adopted the Non-Cooperation programme
(iii) The place where Gandhiji organized Satyagraha for cotton mill workers
Q.30. On the given map of India mark and label
(i) The only nuclear power plant
(ii) Cotton Textile Industry in Uttar Pradesh
(iii) Premier iron-ore exporting sea port
Wednesday, 3 February 2016
Social Science class 10 sample paper SA2 2016
Time : 3 Hrs Max. Marks - 90
General Instructions
1. The question paper has 30 questions in all. All questions are compulsory
2. Questions from serial no 1 to 8 are Very Short Answer Type Questions. Each questions carries one mark
3. Questions from serial number 9 to 20 are 3 marks questions. Answers of these questions should not exceed 80 words each
4. Questions from serial number 21 to 28 are 5 marks questions. Answers of these questions should not exceed 120 words each
5. Questions number 29 and 30 are map questions of 3 marks each from Geography.
Q.1. Name two underground organisations formed by Giuseppe Mazzini.
Or
Why did the US decide to intervene in the Vietnam war ?
Q.2. Who led an armed rebellion against Russia in 1831 ?
Or
How were the Vietnamese women portrayed in 1960s ?
Q.3. What was the main objective of the Salt March ?
Q.4. Who was the President of the Lahore Session of Congress ?
Q.5. Which state of India produces limestone the most ?
Q.6. Name the informal sources of Credit.
Q.7. Why tax on imports is called a trade barrier ?
Q.8. Which type of goods do people use as consumers ?
Q.9. Identify Count Cavour, telling his part played by him in the unification of Italy
Or
What were the measures taken by the French to develop its colony in Vietnam ?
Q.10. What was the impact of the First World War on our country ?
Q.11. Compare between the Anthracite and the Bituminous coal
Q.12. What are the major challenges faced by the Cotton Textile Industry ?
Q.13. How are the roads classified on the basis of type of material used for their construction ?
Q.14. What are pressure groups ?
Q.15. What is two-party system ? Give two examples
Q.16. "Democracy is based on the idea of deliberation and negotiation". Explain
Q.17. What are the challenges faced by the democracy ? Explain
Q.18. Write some benefits of deposits with banks
Q.19. What do you mean by Multinational Company ? Write main characteristics of MNCs
Q.20. Explain the 'Right to Safety' as the right of a consumer with a suitable example.
Q.21. How was the formation of the nation-state the result of a long-drawn-out process in Britain? Explain
Or
Explain two different vision opposing foreign domination in Vietnam
Q.22. "Large sections of Muslim did not respond to the call for a united struggle during the Civil Disobedience Movement ." Explain this statement with reasons.
Q.23. What are the major sources of energy in rural households of India ? Identify the major problems faced due to these sources. Give suggestion to solve these problems.
Q.24. 'No country can survive without International Trade'. Explain the statement in the light of Indian trade relations with all the major blocks and all geographical regions of the world.
Q.25. "Democracy evolves through popular struggles." Do you agree ? Support your answer.
Q.26. How does democracy produce an accountable, responsive and legitimate government ?
Q.27. In what ways does the Reserve Bank of India supervise the functioning of banks? Why is this necessary ?
Q.28. What legal measures were taken by the government to empower the consumers in India ?
Q.29. On the map of India mark and locate the places where Congress sessions of 1920 and 1929 were held.
Q.30 Locate and label on the given outline political map of India
(i) Bauxite Mine - Katni
(ii) Iron and Steel Plant - Rourkela
(iii) Tuticorin Port
General Instructions
1. The question paper has 30 questions in all. All questions are compulsory
2. Questions from serial no 1 to 8 are Very Short Answer Type Questions. Each questions carries one mark
3. Questions from serial number 9 to 20 are 3 marks questions. Answers of these questions should not exceed 80 words each
4. Questions from serial number 21 to 28 are 5 marks questions. Answers of these questions should not exceed 120 words each
5. Questions number 29 and 30 are map questions of 3 marks each from Geography.
Q.1. Name two underground organisations formed by Giuseppe Mazzini.
Or
Why did the US decide to intervene in the Vietnam war ?
Q.2. Who led an armed rebellion against Russia in 1831 ?
Or
How were the Vietnamese women portrayed in 1960s ?
Q.3. What was the main objective of the Salt March ?
Q.4. Who was the President of the Lahore Session of Congress ?
Q.5. Which state of India produces limestone the most ?
Q.6. Name the informal sources of Credit.
Q.7. Why tax on imports is called a trade barrier ?
Q.8. Which type of goods do people use as consumers ?
Q.9. Identify Count Cavour, telling his part played by him in the unification of Italy
Or
What were the measures taken by the French to develop its colony in Vietnam ?
Q.10. What was the impact of the First World War on our country ?
Q.11. Compare between the Anthracite and the Bituminous coal
Q.12. What are the major challenges faced by the Cotton Textile Industry ?
Q.13. How are the roads classified on the basis of type of material used for their construction ?
Q.14. What are pressure groups ?
Q.15. What is two-party system ? Give two examples
Q.16. "Democracy is based on the idea of deliberation and negotiation". Explain
Q.17. What are the challenges faced by the democracy ? Explain
Q.18. Write some benefits of deposits with banks
Q.19. What do you mean by Multinational Company ? Write main characteristics of MNCs
Q.20. Explain the 'Right to Safety' as the right of a consumer with a suitable example.
Q.21. How was the formation of the nation-state the result of a long-drawn-out process in Britain? Explain
Or
Explain two different vision opposing foreign domination in Vietnam
Q.22. "Large sections of Muslim did not respond to the call for a united struggle during the Civil Disobedience Movement ." Explain this statement with reasons.
Q.23. What are the major sources of energy in rural households of India ? Identify the major problems faced due to these sources. Give suggestion to solve these problems.
Q.24. 'No country can survive without International Trade'. Explain the statement in the light of Indian trade relations with all the major blocks and all geographical regions of the world.
Q.25. "Democracy evolves through popular struggles." Do you agree ? Support your answer.
Q.26. How does democracy produce an accountable, responsive and legitimate government ?
Q.27. In what ways does the Reserve Bank of India supervise the functioning of banks? Why is this necessary ?
Q.28. What legal measures were taken by the government to empower the consumers in India ?
Q.29. On the map of India mark and locate the places where Congress sessions of 1920 and 1929 were held.
Q.30 Locate and label on the given outline political map of India
(i) Bauxite Mine - Katni
(ii) Iron and Steel Plant - Rourkela
(iii) Tuticorin Port
Thursday, 3 September 2015
Sample Paper for SA I (S.St) 2015
Class X Time - 3 Hrs Max. Marks - 90
General Instructions
(i) The Question Paper has 30 questions in all. All questions are compulsory
(ii) Questions from serial number 1 to 8 are Very Short Answer Questions. Each question carries 1 marks
(iii) Questions from serial number 9 to 21 are of 3 marks. Answers of these questions should not exceed 80 words each
(iv) Questions from serial number 22 to 29 are of 5 marks. Answers of these questions should not exceed 120 words each
(v) Question number 30 is a map question of 3 marks from Geography. After completion, attach the map inside your answer book
1. Which countries of Asia developed the earliest technique of Printing ?
Or
In which novel would you find the character named 'Friday' ?
2. What was the aim of 'Chipko movement' ?
3. Which one is not an ethnic community of Sri Lanka from amongst the Hindus, Sri Lankans, Tamils, Christians and Sinhalas ?
4. Which level of government in India can make laws on the subjects included in the Concurrent list ?
5. What did political leaders and reformers like Jyotiba Phule, Gandhiji, B.R.Ambedkar and Periyar Ramaswamy opposed ?
6. Why is total income not a useful measure of development ? Give one reason
7. Name any two things that money cannot buy
8. What is the per capita income in the high income countries according to the World Development Report of 2006 ?
9. What was the most powerful weapon of the Spanish conquerors of America ? How did it pave the way for their conquest ?
Or
"In the eighteenth century Europe, the peasants and artisans in the country side readily agreed to work for the merchants." Explain any three reasons
Or
Which three features of the big modern city of Calcutta(Kolkatta) fascinated the gods as described in the novel written by Durgacharan Roy ? Explain.
10. "19th century indenture had been described as a new system of slavery". Explain the statement briefly.
Or
Describe any three main reasons for the decline of textile exports from India in the 19th century.
Or
Explain any three major problems faced by people who migrated to Bombay (Mumbai) during nineteenth century.
11. Describe the early development of 'print' in Japan.
Or
How did the publishing market develop ?
12. Describe the effect of 'print revolution' in the Protestant Reformation
Or
Mention three reasons for the popularity of novels
13. Suggest measures of soil conservation in hilly and mountainous areas.
14. What steps have been adopted under the Indian Wildlife Act to protect the endangered species of animals ?
15. Differentiate between Endemic Species and Extinct Species. Give suitable examples
16. In what way Brussels is different from the rest of Belgium ? How did the Belgians tackle this problem ?
17. When does a social difference becomes a social division ? Discuss the origin of social differences
18. Discuss the ways in which social divisions are reflected in a Democracy.
19. Why do we use averages ? Are there any limitations to their use ? Illustrate with your own examples related to development
20. Cite any three examples to prove that money in your pocket cannot buy all the goods and services you may need to live well.
21. Why is 'Tertiary Sector' becoming so important in India ? Explain
22. What are MNCs ? Describe their functions
Or
Why did some industrialists in 19th century Europe prefer hand labour over machines ?
Or
Describe the new spirit of individualism that emerged in the industrial cities
23. Describe the manuscripts before the age of print
Or
Discuss the emergence of novels in South India in the 19th century
24. State any four characteristics of commercial farming in India
25. How has intensive industrialisation put a great pressure on existing fresh water resources in India? Explain with two examples of each.
26. How can you say that different tiers of government in India enjoy separate jurisdictions ?
27. What are the effects of communalism on Politics
28. State Infant Mortality Rate Literacy Rate Net Attendance Ratio Per Capita Income
per 1000 (2003) 2000-2003 (in Rs.)
Punjab 49 70 81 26000/-
Kerala 11 91 91 22800/-
Bihar 60 47 41 5700/-
(i) Which state has the highest literacy rate ?
(ii) Which state has the highest per capita income ?
(iii) Which state has highest infant mortality ?
29. What is sustainable development ? Explain it with an example of water
30. (a) One item is shown in the given outline map of India. Identify this item with the help of following information and write its correct name on the line marked on the map
(A) Type of Soil
(b) On the same political outline map of India, locate and label the following items with appropriate symbols
(B) Periyar Tiger Reserve
(C) Salal Dam
General Instructions
(i) The Question Paper has 30 questions in all. All questions are compulsory
(ii) Questions from serial number 1 to 8 are Very Short Answer Questions. Each question carries 1 marks
(iii) Questions from serial number 9 to 21 are of 3 marks. Answers of these questions should not exceed 80 words each
(iv) Questions from serial number 22 to 29 are of 5 marks. Answers of these questions should not exceed 120 words each
(v) Question number 30 is a map question of 3 marks from Geography. After completion, attach the map inside your answer book
1. Which countries of Asia developed the earliest technique of Printing ?
Or
In which novel would you find the character named 'Friday' ?
2. What was the aim of 'Chipko movement' ?
3. Which one is not an ethnic community of Sri Lanka from amongst the Hindus, Sri Lankans, Tamils, Christians and Sinhalas ?
4. Which level of government in India can make laws on the subjects included in the Concurrent list ?
5. What did political leaders and reformers like Jyotiba Phule, Gandhiji, B.R.Ambedkar and Periyar Ramaswamy opposed ?
6. Why is total income not a useful measure of development ? Give one reason
7. Name any two things that money cannot buy
8. What is the per capita income in the high income countries according to the World Development Report of 2006 ?
9. What was the most powerful weapon of the Spanish conquerors of America ? How did it pave the way for their conquest ?
Or
"In the eighteenth century Europe, the peasants and artisans in the country side readily agreed to work for the merchants." Explain any three reasons
Or
Which three features of the big modern city of Calcutta(Kolkatta) fascinated the gods as described in the novel written by Durgacharan Roy ? Explain.
10. "19th century indenture had been described as a new system of slavery". Explain the statement briefly.
Or
Describe any three main reasons for the decline of textile exports from India in the 19th century.
Or
Explain any three major problems faced by people who migrated to Bombay (Mumbai) during nineteenth century.
11. Describe the early development of 'print' in Japan.
Or
How did the publishing market develop ?
12. Describe the effect of 'print revolution' in the Protestant Reformation
Or
Mention three reasons for the popularity of novels
13. Suggest measures of soil conservation in hilly and mountainous areas.
14. What steps have been adopted under the Indian Wildlife Act to protect the endangered species of animals ?
15. Differentiate between Endemic Species and Extinct Species. Give suitable examples
16. In what way Brussels is different from the rest of Belgium ? How did the Belgians tackle this problem ?
17. When does a social difference becomes a social division ? Discuss the origin of social differences
18. Discuss the ways in which social divisions are reflected in a Democracy.
19. Why do we use averages ? Are there any limitations to their use ? Illustrate with your own examples related to development
20. Cite any three examples to prove that money in your pocket cannot buy all the goods and services you may need to live well.
21. Why is 'Tertiary Sector' becoming so important in India ? Explain
22. What are MNCs ? Describe their functions
Or
Why did some industrialists in 19th century Europe prefer hand labour over machines ?
Or
Describe the new spirit of individualism that emerged in the industrial cities
23. Describe the manuscripts before the age of print
Or
Discuss the emergence of novels in South India in the 19th century
24. State any four characteristics of commercial farming in India
25. How has intensive industrialisation put a great pressure on existing fresh water resources in India? Explain with two examples of each.
26. How can you say that different tiers of government in India enjoy separate jurisdictions ?
27. What are the effects of communalism on Politics
28. State Infant Mortality Rate Literacy Rate Net Attendance Ratio Per Capita Income
per 1000 (2003) 2000-2003 (in Rs.)
Punjab 49 70 81 26000/-
Kerala 11 91 91 22800/-
Bihar 60 47 41 5700/-
(i) Which state has the highest literacy rate ?
(ii) Which state has the highest per capita income ?
(iii) Which state has highest infant mortality ?
29. What is sustainable development ? Explain it with an example of water
30. (a) One item is shown in the given outline map of India. Identify this item with the help of following information and write its correct name on the line marked on the map
(A) Type of Soil
(b) On the same political outline map of India, locate and label the following items with appropriate symbols
(B) Periyar Tiger Reserve
(C) Salal Dam
Saturday, 29 August 2015
Sample Paper for Class X SA I 2015 Social Science
Class X Time - 3 Hrs Max. Marks - 90
General Instructions
(i) The Question Paper has 30 questions in all. All questions are compulsory
(ii) Questions from serial number 1 to 8 are Very Short Answer Questions. Each question carries 1 marks
(iii) Questions from serial number 9 to 21 are of 3 marks. Answers of these questions should not exceed 80 words each
(iv) Questions from serial number 22 to 29 are of 5 marks. Answers of these questions should not exceed 120 words each
(v) Question number 30 is a map question of 3 marks from Geography. After completion, attach the map inside your answer book
Q.1 (a) Which precious metal discovered from mines of Peru and Mexico enhanced Europe's wealth ?
Or
(b) Who improved the steam engine produced by Newcomen and patented the new engine in 1781 ?
Or
(c) Who wrote the novel 'Debganer Martye Aagaman' ?
Q.2. What are two types of resources on the basis of origin ?
Q.3. Name the official language and state religion of Sri Lanka
Q.4. Give two examples of 'coming together' federations ?
Q.5. Who led the Civil Rights movement in the USA ?
Q.6. Define 'average income' of a country
Q.7. What is Infant Mortality Rate ?
Q.8. What does the term HDI stands for ?
Q.9. (a) How did the Great Depression affect agriculture in India ?
Or
(b) How did the East India Company procure regular supplies of cotton and silk textiles from Indian weavers ?
Or
(c) What was the condition of the poor settlers in Bombay ?
Q.10. (a) Give reasons for the following
(i) Martin Luther was in favour of print and spoke out in praise of it
(ii) The Roman Catholic Church began keeping an index of prohibited books from the mid-sixteenth century
Or
(b) What were the main themes of the novels in the 19th century ?
Q.11 (a) "The print culture created the conditions within which the French Revolution occurred." Support the statement.
Or
(b) Discuss the significance of the novels of Thomas Hardy (1810-1928).
Q.12 (a) Describe the impact of First World War on the economy of Britain ?
Or
(b) Explain why women workers developed a hatred for spinning jenny
Or
(c) Explain the social changes which led to the need for the underground railways in London
Q.13. List three problems caused due to indiscriminate use of resources by human beings
Q.14. What steps have been adopted under the Indian Wildlife Act to protect the endangered species of animals ?
Q.15. What is Biodiversity ? Explain with example.
Q.16. Why is power sharing desirable in a democracy or in any other system of government
Q.17. Discuss the ways in which social divisions are reflected in a democracy
Q.18. What could be the two possible outcomes of politics of social divisions
Q.19. Describe the relationship between economic development and human development
Q.20. What are the developmental goals of a girl-child ?
Q.21. Distinguish between open unemployment and disguised unemployment
Q.22 (a) Write down important causes and effects of the Second World War.
Or
(b) Explain any three problems faced by the Indian weavers by the turn of the 19th century
Or
(c) How did the development of cities influence the ecology and environment in the late nineteenth century ? Explain by giving an example of Calcutta.
Q.23. (a) What were the problems in reading handwritten manuscripts in India ?
Or
(b) Explain any three reasons for the popularity of the novel in the 18th century
Q.24. Mention four geographical requirements each for the growth of tea and sugarcane
Q.25. Which is the most widely spread and important soil of India ? State any five characteristics of this types of soil
Q.26. How can you say that power sharing is more effective today then it was in the early years after the Constitution came into force ?
Q.27. How does communalism create problems in politics ?
Q.28. Distinguish between primary sector and secondary sector
Q.29. Give a few examples of public sector activities and explain the role of government in this sector.
Q.30. (a) One item is shown in the given outline map of India. Identify this with the help of the information given and write its correct name in your answer sheet
(i) Soil Type
(b) On an outline map of India mark and label the following :
(i) The state where Corbett National Park is situated
(ii) A major cotton producing state
General Instructions
(i) The Question Paper has 30 questions in all. All questions are compulsory
(ii) Questions from serial number 1 to 8 are Very Short Answer Questions. Each question carries 1 marks
(iii) Questions from serial number 9 to 21 are of 3 marks. Answers of these questions should not exceed 80 words each
(iv) Questions from serial number 22 to 29 are of 5 marks. Answers of these questions should not exceed 120 words each
(v) Question number 30 is a map question of 3 marks from Geography. After completion, attach the map inside your answer book
Q.1 (a) Which precious metal discovered from mines of Peru and Mexico enhanced Europe's wealth ?
Or
(b) Who improved the steam engine produced by Newcomen and patented the new engine in 1781 ?
Or
(c) Who wrote the novel 'Debganer Martye Aagaman' ?
Q.2. What are two types of resources on the basis of origin ?
Q.3. Name the official language and state religion of Sri Lanka
Q.4. Give two examples of 'coming together' federations ?
Q.5. Who led the Civil Rights movement in the USA ?
Q.6. Define 'average income' of a country
Q.7. What is Infant Mortality Rate ?
Q.8. What does the term HDI stands for ?
Q.9. (a) How did the Great Depression affect agriculture in India ?
Or
(b) How did the East India Company procure regular supplies of cotton and silk textiles from Indian weavers ?
Or
(c) What was the condition of the poor settlers in Bombay ?
Q.10. (a) Give reasons for the following
(i) Martin Luther was in favour of print and spoke out in praise of it
(ii) The Roman Catholic Church began keeping an index of prohibited books from the mid-sixteenth century
Or
(b) What were the main themes of the novels in the 19th century ?
Q.11 (a) "The print culture created the conditions within which the French Revolution occurred." Support the statement.
Or
(b) Discuss the significance of the novels of Thomas Hardy (1810-1928).
Q.12 (a) Describe the impact of First World War on the economy of Britain ?
Or
(b) Explain why women workers developed a hatred for spinning jenny
Or
(c) Explain the social changes which led to the need for the underground railways in London
Q.13. List three problems caused due to indiscriminate use of resources by human beings
Q.14. What steps have been adopted under the Indian Wildlife Act to protect the endangered species of animals ?
Q.15. What is Biodiversity ? Explain with example.
Q.16. Why is power sharing desirable in a democracy or in any other system of government
Q.17. Discuss the ways in which social divisions are reflected in a democracy
Q.18. What could be the two possible outcomes of politics of social divisions
Q.19. Describe the relationship between economic development and human development
Q.20. What are the developmental goals of a girl-child ?
Q.21. Distinguish between open unemployment and disguised unemployment
Q.22 (a) Write down important causes and effects of the Second World War.
Or
(b) Explain any three problems faced by the Indian weavers by the turn of the 19th century
Or
(c) How did the development of cities influence the ecology and environment in the late nineteenth century ? Explain by giving an example of Calcutta.
Q.23. (a) What were the problems in reading handwritten manuscripts in India ?
Or
(b) Explain any three reasons for the popularity of the novel in the 18th century
Q.24. Mention four geographical requirements each for the growth of tea and sugarcane
Q.25. Which is the most widely spread and important soil of India ? State any five characteristics of this types of soil
Q.26. How can you say that power sharing is more effective today then it was in the early years after the Constitution came into force ?
Q.27. How does communalism create problems in politics ?
Q.28. Distinguish between primary sector and secondary sector
Q.29. Give a few examples of public sector activities and explain the role of government in this sector.
Q.30. (a) One item is shown in the given outline map of India. Identify this with the help of the information given and write its correct name in your answer sheet
(i) Soil Type
(b) On an outline map of India mark and label the following :
(i) The state where Corbett National Park is situated
(ii) A major cotton producing state
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