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SANGHAMITRA SCHOOL 2-32, Nizampet Road, Hydernagar, Kukatpally, Hyderabad
Annual Examination-2019-2020
Class: III Marks: 80
Subject: Social Science Time: 3 hours
Date:
lessons- 4. Unity in Diversity, 5. Delhi, 8. Mumbai and Kolkata , 9. Chennai and Thiruvananthapuram
Objectives:
● To check the ability of presenting answers with proper explanation, reasoning and neatness. ● To check the ability of grasping the concepts, recalling the definitions and reasoning textual
materials. Assessment Criteria:
● One mark will be deducted for 8 spelling errors. ● If answer is incomplete, half of the allotted marks will be deducted. ● Irrelevant answer-No marks.
Instructions:
● Attempt all the questions. Read the questions thoroughly before answering. ● Present the paper neatly with finger space between words. ● Draw a line after every answer. Check the answers thoroughly before submitting.
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Section-A
I. Answer the following questions: 20 x 1m = 20m
1. Recognise monument built by Qutb-Ud-Din Aibak. (Understanding)
2. Identify and write the following festival. (Understanding)
3. Why do people in Jammu and Kashmir wear woollen clothes. (Evaluating)
4. Recognise and name the following person who wrote our national Anthem.
(Understanding)
5. Look at the map and identify Telangana state. (Remembering)
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3
3
1
2
Choose the correct answer:
6. ___________________ is called the father of our nation. (Remembering)
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru (b) Mahatma Gandhi (c) Gautama Buddha
7. The ________________ is the longest beach in India. (Remembering)
(a) Kovalam (b) Marina (c) Juhu
8. Eden gardens is a famous __________________ in Kolkata. (Remembering)
(a) garden (b) stadium (c) beach
9. The name Bombay was given by the _____________ (Remembering)
(a) French (b) Portuguese (c) Dutch
10. The Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi is called _________________ (Remembering)
(a) Raj Ghat (b) Shakti Sthal (c) Shantivan
Identify given monument and answer the following questions: (Analysing)
11. Name the monument. ________________________
12. Where is it located? _______________________
13. Which Mughal emperor built it? _____________________
14. What is the monument made of? __________________
15. Who hoists the national flag on Independence day? __________________
Write True or False: (Remembering)
16.Tamil Nadu is located on the Coromandel coast.
17. people in North India prefer to eat rice.
18. Diwali is called the festival of lights.
Unscramble the letters to get a name of the language. (Creating)
19. ETLGUU
20. DIHNI
Section-B
II. Answer the following questions: 8 x 3m= 24m
21. Categorise the following under correct headings. (Understanding)
( Rasagolla, Idli, Vada, Sandesh, Dosa, Macher Jhol )
Chennai Kolkata
22. Complete the following pairs: (Applying)
e.g. Tamil Nadu –Chennai :: Karnataka-Bengaluru
(a) Telangana-Chandrasekhar Rao :: Andhra Pradesh - _______________
(b) Kerala – Thiruvananthapuram:: Rajasthan - _______________
(c) Telangana-Hyderabad:: Maharashtra - __________________
23. Describe the climate of Chennai. (Understanding)
24. Are you proud of your country? Give reasons. (Evaluating)
25. Write any three values picked up from our value wheel. (Remembering)
26. Draw the harvest festival of Tamil Nadu.
27. Why is Delhi called Mini-India? (Evaluating)
28. Comprehension: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions
Ravi
varma
Thiruvananthapuram is the capital of Kerala. The city’s name was officially changed from
Trivandrum to Thiruvananthapuram in 1991. Maharaja Marthanda Varma founded the state
of Travancore. Kathakali is the classical dance drama of Kerala. The performance has a
unique combination of dance, acting, literature, music and painting. Raja Ravi Varma, one of
the greatest Indian painters, was from Travancore. Kovalam beach is a popular tourist place
near Thiruvananthapuram. The popular dishes here are appam, Puttu, Kappa and meen.
(1) Why Kathakali is recognized as classical dance of Kerala? (Understanding) 2m
(2) Raja Ravi Varma was the greatest Indian painter. Yes / No ( Remembering)
(3) Kovalam beach is a popular tourist place near Mumbai. Yes / No. (Remembering)
Section-C
III. Answer the following questions: 6 x 5m = 30m
29. Write a short note on languages of India. (Applying)
30. What is the difference between religious and national festivals? (Analysing)
31. Name a few important industries located in Mumbai. ( Remembering)
32. Identify and write the following dance forms. (Understanding)
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
33. Identify and write the following tourist attractions. (Understanding)
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
34. Comprehension: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions
that follow:
Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal. It is located on the banks of the river Hooghly and is a
major river port of eastern India. In 2001, the city’s official name was changed from Calcutta
to Kolkata. There were three large villages along the eastern bank of the river Hooghly,
named Sutanuti, Gobindapur and Kalikata. Kolkata gets most of its annual rainfall from the
southwest monsoon. Kolkata is famous for different modes of public transport such as the
Suburban Railway, the Metro Railway, trams and buses.
Replace the underlined word with correct answer and rewrite the sentence correctly.
(a) Kolkata gets most of its annual rainfall from the Northeast monsoon.
(b) Kolkata is located on the banks of the river Yamuna.
(c) In 2004, the city’s official name was changed from Calcutta to Kolkata.
(d) Name the three villages that later became the city of Kolkata. (Remembering)
(e) Write any two modes of public transport in Kolkata. (Remembering)
35. On the political map of India, identify and write the following states. 6m
(1) Karnataka (2) Maharashtra (3) Tamil Nadu
(4) Kerala (5) Andhra Pradesh (6) Gujarat
Bonus question: Bonus question is not meant for evaluation. It is only to test logical thinking skills of the child.
I fly all day long, but I do not go anywhere. What am I?
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SANGHAMITRA SCHOOL
2-32, Nizampet Road, Hydernagar, Kukatpally, Hyderabad
Class: IV Annual Examination – 2019-2020 Max Marks: 80
Subject: Social Science Time: 3 hours
Date:
Lessons: Water Wealth and Agriculture, Mineral Wealth of India, Industries, Communication,
Government of India
Objectives:
To assess the students in grasping the concepts.
To recall the definitions applying the textual material.
To assess the map marking skills.
Assessment Criteria:
One mark will be deducted for every 8 spelling errors.
Correct response with complete answer - full marks will be allotted.
No marks will be allotted for wrong answers.
Map – full marks for locating, identification and colouring.
Instructions:
Attempt all the questions. Read the questions thoroughly before answering.
Present the paper neatly and draw a line after every answer.
Underline the key words.
Map should be attached between the answer sheets and done with pencil.
The question paper has 35 questions. All questions are compulsory.
Questions from 1 to 20 are objective type questions and carries each 1 mark.
Questions from 21 to 28 are short answer type questions and carries 3 marks each.
Questions from 29 to 34 are long answer type questions and carries 5 marks each.
Question 35 is a map based question and carries 6 marks.
This question paper is designed according to the New Bloom’s Taxonomy testing skills.
- Creating, Evaluating and Analysing questions are High order thinking questions (HOTS)
- Applying and Understanding questions are Middle order thinking questions.
- Remembering questions are Low order thinking questions.
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Section-A
I. Read the following questions and choose the correct option. 20x1=20m
1. Rice grows well (_____) temperature. (Remembering)
a) cold b) medium c) high d) low
2. Which of the following option is suitable for the given picture? (Applying)
a) counting of water drops b) importance of oil drops
c) importance of snow d) importance of water
3. (_________) is converted into ammonia for producing fertilizers. (Remembering)
a) kerosene b) natural gas c) coal d) petrol
4. BHEL manufacturers (________) goods. (Remembering)
a) handicrafts b) sugar c) shawls d) electrical
5. The green revolution led to an increase in (________) production. (Remembering)
a) food b) leather c) fish d) silk
6. Match column A to column B. (Remembering)
Column A Column B
a) ISD ( ) 1) available in almost all languages
b) FAX ( ) 2) launched on 18th
April 2001
c) GSLV ( ) 3) international calls
d) Newspaper ( ) 4) facsimile
Read the following sentences and fill in the blanks with a suitable word.
7. The chairman of the Drafting Committee is _______. (Remembering)
8. ________ is used to make aeroplane. (Remembering)
9. Petroleum takes ______ of years to form from the dead remains of animals and plants.
(Remembering)
10. The Rajya Sabha consists of _______members. (Remembering)
11. We can send ______ from one computer to another. (Understanding)
Select whether the following statements are True or False.
12. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru proclaimed the multipurpose projects as
the Temples of Modern India.( ) (Remembering)
13.Telangana Rashtra Samithi is an example of National Party. ( )
(Understanding)
14. Jowar is an example of millets. ( ) (Understanding)
15. Coal mines are located at Raniganj in West Bengal. ( ) (Remembering)
16. More people are employed in large scale industries. ( ) (Analysing)
17. Categorise the following into personal and mass communication. (Analysing)
18. Choose the suitable word from the given options. (Applying)
__________ (Rice / Wheat) is the staple food of North India.
19. Choose the correct slogan that describes the picture. (Applying)
a) Satyam Sundaram Shivam
b) Sundaram Satyam Shivam
c) Shivam Shivam Sundaram
d) Satyam Shivam Sundaram
20. Safeguarding public property is a ______. (Analysing)
a) Fundamental right b) Fundamental duty
c) Directive Principles of State Policy d) Fundamental State Policy
Newspaper, Inland letter, Television, Telephone
Section-B
II. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct option. 8x3=24m
21. Sending and receiving spoken, written or visual messages is known as communication.
Telephone, computer, post, newspaper, television and satellite are the modern means of
communication.
Long ago, people used to send messages through pigeons or by beating drums. Red
Indians used to send smoke signals to communicate. Runners were employed by the rich
people to take messages to people residing in distant places. Earlier writing letters was the
only way to communicate with another person living far away. Now, we have different means
of communication that are very fast and effective.
1. The Red Indians used to send _________ to communicate. (Remembering)
a) beating drums b) smoke signals c) pigeons d) waving of flag
2. Choose the word which means people employed by rich to pass messages.
(Understanding)
a) pigeons b) letters c) Red Indians d) runners
3. A post card is sending a message by post. A system of transmitting message along a wire
is ________. (Analysing)
22. Distinguish between metallic and non-metallic minerals. (Understanding)
23. What are cottage industries? Give examples. (Remembering)
24. The prices of petrol and diesel are going up? Give reasons. (Evaluating)
25. Distinguish between food crop and cash crop. (Understanding)
26. a) Replace the underlined word with the correct word and write the statement in
the answer sheet. (Creating)
1. Krishna Raja Sagar dam is built on the river Mahanadi.
2. Metallic minerals in their impure form are called mining.
3. The electrical goods industry is one of the largest in India.
4. The Lok Sabha consists of 226 members.
b) To be a leader of class, one should have certain qualities.
Read the following list and select the appropriate qualities
that a leader of a class must have. (Value based question)
27. Associate the names of the executives with the post they hold in India.
(Understanding)
28. Complete the flow chart. (Analysing)
The Constitution
responsible anger arrogant fear
determination confidence egoism disciplined
Ms Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan, President, Sri. Narendra Modi,
Speaker of Lok Sabha , Sri.B. Rammohan, Prime Minister, Sri .Om Birla,
Mayor of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, Sri .Ram Nath Kovind,
Governor of Telangana, Sri.Venkaiah Naidu, Vice President
Sri Ram Nath Kovind,
Sri Venkaiah Naidu
1. Adopted on ___ . 2. The first part of
the constitution is
called the ______ .
3. Goals of our nation:
1._____ .
2. _____ .
3. _____ .
Section-C
29.III. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct option. 6x5=30m
Cotton is a major crop grown in India. It is also called as the king of fibres. Cotton is
grown in areas that have high temperature and moderate rainfall. Maharashtra, Gujarat,
Tamilnadu and Madhya Pradesh are the leading producers of cotton.
Jute is also known as the golden fibre. It is used for making bags and carpets. A
large amount of jute products are exported. It is grown mainly in the Gangetic Delta. West
Bengal is a leading producer of jute. It is also grown in Bihar, Odisha and Assam.
1. Imagine and give a title to the passage. (Creating)
a) cash crop b) food crop c) staple food d) rabi crop
2. What is the meaning of export? (Understanding)
a) send goods to other country b) buy goods from other country
c) take goods from others d) self-sufficient in crop production
3. What is the other name of golden fibre? (Remembering)
a) cotton b) jute c) sugarcane d) wheat
4. __________ is a leading producer of jute. (Remembering)
5. Why are cotton and jute called as eco-friendly fibres? (Understanding)
30. Look at the picture of different metals. Make use of the clues, guess the name of the
metal.
(Applying)
a) jewellery b) electric wire c) coke tins d) anklets e) railway engine
a) A precious yellow metal used to make jewellery ________.
b) Wires that pass electricity are commonly made of this metal ___________.
c) Coke tins are usually made of this metal ________.
d) A precious white metal which is used to make anklets and coins _________.
e) The most commonly found metal which is used to make railway engine _____.
31. a) What is agriculture? (Remembering)
b) Why is India called an agricultural country? (Remembering)
32. Summarise the concept map given below. (Understanding)
33. Explain how Gram Panchayat is formed? (Analysing)
34. a) Arrange the process of voting system in the correct sequence. (Creating) 2½ m
i. Check your name on the electoral roll.
ii. Vote in a polling booth by pressing a button against your choice of candidate.
iii. Go to the polling booth.
iv. Get an ink mark on the finger.
v. Carrying election ID, card issued by the Election Commission.
b) Arrange the courts from highest to lowest levels. (Creating) 1m
State High Court, Supreme Court, District Court
c) Recognise the jumbled words to frame meaningful sentences. (Creating) 1½m
i. chairman / the / sabha / the / is / of / rajya / the / vice president
ii. communication / of /is / another/ radio / means / popular / mass
Section-D
IV. Map Pointing. (Remembering) 6x1=6m
35. Locate the following districts on the Telangana Political Map.
a) Medak b) Yadadri Bhuvanagiri c) Sanga Reddy
d) Siddipet e) Nalgonda f) Ranga Reddy
Bonus Question Note: Bonus question is not meant for evaluation. It is only to test logical thinking skills of the child.
1. The first case of corona virus was detected in __________country.
a) India b) Saudi Arabia c) China d) Italy
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SANGHAMITRA SCHOOL
2-32, Nizampet Road, Hydernagar, Kukatpally, Hyderabad
Class: V Annual Examination – 2019-2020 Marks: 80
Subject: Social Science
Time: 3 hours
Date:
Lessons: 5. The Explorers, 6. The British Raj and the Freedom Struggle,
7. Inventions and Discoveries, 11. Inspiring Personalities.
Objectives:
• To test the ability in presenting answers with proper explanation and reasoning.
• To check the ability of grasping the concepts, recalling the definitions and reasoning textual
material.
• To check the knowledge and skills necessary to identify and locate the places on map.
Assessment Criteria:
• One mark will be deducted for every 8 spelling errors.
• If answer is incomplete, marks will be deducted accordingly.
• No marks will be allotted for wrong answers.
• Identification of places on the map carries full marks.
• Wrong identification of the places – no marks.
Instructions:
• Attempt all the questions. Read the questions thoroughly before answering.
• Present the paper neatly and draw a line after every answer.
• Check the answers thoroughly before submitting.
• Underline the key words.
• Map should be attached between the sheets and to be done with pencil.
• The question paper has 35 questions. All questions are compulsory.
• Questions from 1 to 20 are objective type questions and carries each 1 mark.
• Questions from 21 to 28 are short answer type questions and carries 3 marks each.
• Questions from 29 to 34 are long answer type questions and carries 5 marks each.
• Question 35 is a map based question and carries 6 marks.
• This question paper is designed according to the New Bloom’s Taxonomy testing skills.
• Creating, Evaluating and Analysing questions are High order thinking questions (HOTS)
• Applying and Understanding questions are Middle order thinking questions.
• Remembering questions are Low order thinking questions.
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Section-A
I. Choose the correct option. (Remembering) 20x1=20m 1.
The Cape of Good Hope was originally named _______
a) Cape of Winds b) Cape of storms c) Cape of Zeus d) Cape of Thunder
2. ‘Lal Bal Pal’ were _______
a) assertive nationalists b) early nationalists c) Viceroys d) Governors
3. World War I broke in _______
a) 1911 b) 1912 c) 1914 d) 1915
4. The East India Company had their first trading post at ________
a) Calicut b) Bombay c) Calcutta d) Surat
5. Paper was first invented by ______
a) China b) India c) Japan d) Australia
6. The first locomotive engine was called the _________
a) Bullet train b) Rocket c) Shuttle d) Local train
Put a ( ) if a statement is correct or a (x) if it is wrong. (Understanding)
7. Indians called the Rowlatt Act the Black Act. ( )
8. 26th
January 1947 was declared as Purna Swaraj Divas. ( )
9. World War II broke out in 1930. ( )
10. The Quit India Movement was launched in August 1942. ( )
11. Jawaharlal Nehru became the first President of free India. ( )
Fill in the blanks. (Remembering)
12. ______was a Greek philosopher.
13. Nirmal Hriday was established by _____
14. The Revolt of 1857, also known as the _________
15. The Strait of Magellan is in the continent of _______
Select the appropriate words from the given help box to complete the
paragraph about Gandhiji. (Application)
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born in ____(16)___ in Porbandar, ____(17)___. He
studied law in ___(18)___ and practiced law for about ____(19)___ years in _____(20)___.
Section-B
II. Answer the following questions. 8x3=24m
21. Define the terms. (i) Doctrine of Lapse (ii) Rowlatt Act or Black Act. (Remembering)
22. The revolt of 1857 failed. Why? (Evaluation)
23. Differentiate between invention and discovery with one example each. (Analysing)
24. Identify the personality and fill the details about him. (Understanding)
21 years , 1869 , Gujarat , South Africa ,31 years , South
America , Maharashtra , London , 1689
25. Complete the table about inventors who contributed for the development of the steam
engine. (Applying)
Year Inventor Invention
1710 _____(i)_____ Steam engine for pumping water
1765 James Watt ____(ii)_____
1829 George Stephenson _____(iii)_____
26. Gandhi ji called Harijans as ‘the children of God’.
How can you help the underprivileged children in your locality?
Eg : Donate your old clothes to them. (3 points) (Value based question).
27. Read the sentences carefully about Gautama Buddha and Rearrange the sentences in
sequential order. (Creating)
i) He found enlightenment under a peepal tree in what is now Bodh Gaya, in Bihar.
ii) He was influenced by a bikshu, who seemed calm and peaceful.
iii) One night, when everyone was asleep, he left his palace and became an ascetic.
28. Comprehension. Read the passage and answer the following questions.
(Application)
Topic – Vasco da Gama
Vasco da Gama was a Portuguese navigator. He discovered a
sea route from Portugal to the East. On 8 July 1497, the fleet
left Lisbon. He sailed along the Coast of Africa, rounded the
Cape of Good Hope, and crossed the Indian Ocean. On 20 May
1498, Vasco da Gama reached Calicut (Kozhikode), in Kerala
where he was welcomed by the local ruler the Zamorin.
Full Name: _____________
Guru: __________
Famous Quote given by him: __________
Fill in the blanks. (1½m)
i) The local ruler of Calicut - ______________.
ii) New name of Calicut - _____________.
iii) Vasco da Gama was a ________ navigator.
Answer in one word. (1½ m)
iv) Where did Vasco da Gama land on 20 May 1948?
v) When did Vasco da Gama begin his voyage to discover route to India?
vi) Which continent does not border the Indian Ocean?
Section – C
III. Answer the following questions. 5x6=30m
29. List down all (8) Eight Fold Path or the ashtamarga taught by
Buddha.(Remembering)
30. Describe the incident at Jallianwala Bagh. (Understanding)
31. Complete a timeline that shows the important events of the Indian freedom struggle from
1905 to 1947. (Remembering)
32. Why did people want to explore new places in the 1400 s? (Evaluation)
33. a) Many freedom fighters have been given the slogans,
For Eg: ‘Do or Die’ to get freedom from Britishers.
If you want to raise any slogan regarding (i) No wastage of food, (ii) Water conservation.
What will be your slogan? (Creating) 2m
1) 1905
6)
2)
3)
4)
5)
2)
7) 15th, August, 1947
1) Partition of Bengal
3)
4)
5) Civil Disobedience
6)
7)
b) Differentiate between explorer and exploration. (Analyzing) 2m
Choose the correct option.
c) How is exploration made possible? (Application) ½m
i) cartography ii) magnetic compass iii) telescope iv) All the above
d) Which explorer named the Pacific Ocean as calm waters? (Remembering) ½m
i) Columbus ii) Ferdinand Magellan iii) Vasco da Gama iv) None of the above
34.Comprehension-Read the passage thoroughly and answer the following questions.
Topic: Subhash Chandra Bose
Subhash Chandra Bose was a charismatic leader of the Indian National Movement. When
war broke out in Europe, Bose was imprisoned for Civil Disobedience, but escaped and
made his way to Berlin. In May 1943, he arrived in Tokyo and the Japanese agreed to
cooperate with him in founding Indian National Army in South East Asia.
The strength of the INA was about 40,000 and it fought the British forces inside the
borders of India. The defeat of Japan and Germany in World War II forced the INA to
retreat and it could not achieve its objective.
i) Expand INA ______ 1m
ii) What is the capital of Germany? 1m
iii) Why was Subhash Chandra Bose imprisoned? 1m
iv) What is the other name of Subhash Chandra Bose? 1m
v) What was the slogan given by Subhash Chandra Bose? 1m
Section – D
35. On the map of India, mark the places where the Revolt of 1857 took place in RED and
the places where the East India Company set up their trading centre’s in GREEN.
(Remembering) 6m
Bonus Question.
Note: Bonus question is not meant for evaluation. It is only to test logical thinking skills of the child.
Q. The first case of COVID-19 was identified in
a) Beijing b) Shanghai c) Wuhan, Hubei d) Tianjin
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SANGHAMITRA SCHOOL 2-32, Nizampet Road, Hydernagar, Kukatpally, Hyderabad
Annual Examination- 2019-2020
Class: VI Marks: 80
Subject: Social Science Time: 3 hours
Date: Geography-Les-2, 6, 7, 8 and 9 and Civics- Les-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
Objectives:
To test the ability of answering simple questions based on reasoning.
To assess whether the learner can do independent work with neat presentation and can apply
information.
Assessment Criteria:
One mark will be deducted for every eight spelling errors
½ mark will be deducted if the key word is wrongly spelt.
Map-Full marks for correct location and identification.
Instructions:
Attempt all the questions and read the questions thoroughly before answering.
Present the paper neatly and draw a line after every answer.
Check question numbers and bits for each question.
Q. no.-1 to 20 are objective type questions carrying one mark each.
Q.no.-21 to 28 are short answers questions carries 3 marks each.
Q.no.-29 to 34 are long answer questions carries 5 marks.
Q.no35 is a map question carries 6 marks.
Map pointing to be done only with pencil.
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I. Fill in the blanks: 5x 1m = 5m
1. The parallel of latitude passing through India is ______________ ( Remembering)
2. An elected head of Municipal Corporation is _____________ ( Remembering)
3. India experiences _____________ type of climate. (Understanding)
4. __________________ is abolished by law to give equivalent society. ( Evaluating)
5. This state of India is largest in terms of area. ______________ ( Remembering)
II. Correct the incorrect statement: (Creating) 5 x 1m = 5m
6. There are 48 time zones in the world.
7. The most wide spread forest found in India is mangrove forest.
8. The state government makes laws for the entire country.
9. Kaveri water dispute is between Kerala and Maharashtra.
10. Plague epidemic affected Mumbai in the year 1994.
III. Multiple choice questions: 10 x 1m = 10 m
11. A plateau surrounded by mountains on all the sides. (Understanding)
(a) Piedmont (b) Continental (c) Inermotane (d) Volcanic
12. Which of the following river merges into Arabian sea. (Understanding)
(a) Ganga (b) Tapi (c) Krishna (d) Mahanadi
13. The species that are in small population and would no longer exist are known as:
(a) extinct (b) endangered (c) vulnerable (d) threatened ( Applying)
14. The script recognized as the official language by Indian constitution. ( Remembering)
(a) Sanskrit (b) Urdu (c) Tamil (d) Devanagari
15. India follows this type of democracy (Understanding)
(a) representative (b) republic (c) presidential (d) None of the above
16. Land records of a village are maintained by __________ (Remembering)
(a) Sarpanch (b) Tehsildar (c) Patwari (d) Collector
17. Which of the following tax is related to occupation? (Evaluation)
(a) Property tax (b) Entertainment tax (c) Professional tax (d) Goods tax
18. Complete the table with information on seasons and effect. (Application) 4x ¼ = 1m
Season a-? b-? c-? d-?
Effect Causes
rainfall in
Tamil Nadu
Loo Southwest
winds
Western
disturbances
19. Match the local level governments with their functions. (Understanding) 4x1/4 =1m
20. The picture emphasises (Analysing)
(a) discrimination (b) secularism
(c) inequality (d) stereotyping
Section-B
II. Answer the following questions: 8 x 3m = 24m
21. Distinguish between Latitudes and Longitudes. (Understanding)
1. Panchayati Raj ( ) a. records proceedings of the meetings.
2. Nyaya Panchayat ( ) b. gives grants
3. Panchayat secretary ( ) c. grass root level
4. Zilla parishad ( ) d. solve minor cases
22. (a) Define diversity
(b) List out the factors leading to diversity with an example. (Remembering)
23. Forest is a natural resource and gift of nature. Justify the statement with importance of
forest. (Evaluation)
24. Examine the other ways of participation in democracy. (Remembering)
25. India, an agricultural based country depends on monsoon. Discuss the distribution of
rainfall in India with examples. (Applying)
26. Explain the three levels of government and their functions. (Understanding)
27. Comprehension: Read the passage and answer the questions given below.
Importance of Panchayati Raj
Over the years, the Panchayati Raj has strengthened the democratic spirit in India. It has
been successful in promoting people’s participation at the local level. It has reduced the
burden of the central and state government. It has also helped people gain knowledge and
experience in resolving their local problems on their own in an affordable and efficient
manner.
(a)Write any two ways in which Panchayati Raj is helping people. (Analysing)
(b) Create a flow chart representing the levels of Panchayati Raj . (Creating) 1m
28. Coastal plains of India share the sea shore on either sides. Differentiate the eastern and
western coastal plains. (Analysing)
Section-C
III. Answer the following questions: 6 x 5m = 30 m
29. Enumerate functions of a Patwari in his or her area.(Remembering)
30. Analyse the reasons for the depleting wild life. (Analysing)
31. Distinguish between mountains, plateaus and plains. (Understanding)
32. List out the fundamental rights enumerated in the constitution. (Understanding)
33. ‘India has a great variation in its climate”. Discuss the factors influencing climate of
India. (Applying)
34. Comprehension: Read the comprehension and answer the questions given below.
We vote in elections to choose our representatives. Also we must keep a check on these
authorities so as to ensure that they perform their duties well and do not misuse their power
When the government fails to perform any of its duties, the people can express their
grievances against the authorities in the following ways.
Carrying out dharna and rallies.
Writing letters to editors of newspapers.
Filing cases inte h court.
Signing petitions and sending them to government.
(a) Mention any two ways to protect yourself from dreadful coronavirus. 1m (Applying)
(b) Write (any three) methods to express your grievance against the authorities. 3m
(Understanding)
(c) At what age can an individual take part in elections? 1m (Remembering)
Section-D
IV. Map point: 6 x 1m = 6m (Remembering)
Mark the following on an India Political map.
1. Delhi
2. River Brahmaputra
3. Bangladesh
4. Rajasthan
5. Uttar Pradesh
6. Tamil Nadu
Bonus question: Bonus question is not meant for evaluation. It is only to test logical thinking skills of the child.
It has one eye but cannot see anything at all. What is it?
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SANGHAMITRA SCHOOL
2-32, Nizampet Road, Hydernagar, Kukatpally, Hyderabad
Annual Examination –2019-2020
Class: VII Marks: 80
Subject: Social Science Time: 3 hours
Date:
Syllabus-History – Le-6, Geography- Le-9 , Civics-Le-1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10 and 11. Objectives:
To recall the learnt concepts and identify the suitable answers.
To test their analytical and comprehending skills.
To evaluate their knowledge on map skills.
Assessment Criteria:
Full marks will be allotted for complete answers with value points.
1 mark will be deducted for 8 spelling errors.
Full marks will be allotted for correct identification and location of map work..
Instructions:
All questions are compulsory.
Q.No.1to 20 are objective type questions of 1 m each. (Section-A-Very short answers)
Q. No. 21 to 28 are 3 marks questions. (Section-B- Short answer questions)
Q. No. 29 to 34 are 5 marks questions (Section-C- Long answer questions)
Q. No. 35- Map work ( 6 marks)
Map work should be done with pencil only.
Present the paper neatly. Draw a line after every answer.
Underline all the key words.
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Section-A ( 20 x 1m = 20m- Very short answers)
I. Choose the correct option:
(1) Identify the most popular medium to transmit information. (Understanding)
(a) Magazines (b) Newspaper (c) Television (d) Radio
(2) Point out which of the following is a speciality store. (Analysing)
(a) Nike (b) Rythu bazaar (c) More (d) Spencers
(3) Which of the following best describes ‘a message or information to promote a product or
service’? (Applying)
(a) Media (b) Advertising (c) Censorship (d) Surfing
(4) Recall the year when the Battle of Talikota was fought. (Remembering)
(a) 1765 (b) 1665 (c) 1465 (d) 1565
(5) Find out the incorrect option: (Applying)
(a) The Chief Minister administers the whole state.
(b) CM is the head of Council of Ministers.
(c) CM signs the bill approved by both the houses.
(d) CM is the main decision maker of the state.
(6) Arrange the following in the correct sequence. (Creating)
(1) Customer (2) Producer (3) Whole sale market (4) Retail shop
(a) 2-3-4-1 (b) 4-3-2-1 (c) 1-3-4-2 (d) 2-4-1-3
(7) Recognise the longest railway line in the world. (Remembering)
(a) Trans Canadian Railway line (b) Trans Siberian Railway line
(c) Trans Australian Railway line (d) Trans Andean Railway line
(8) Rohit belongs to Telangana and has gone to cast his vote in the Assembly elections. He is
most likely to cast his vote for which one of the following: (Applying)
(a) TDP (b) TRS (c) MIM (d) Any one of these
(9) Choose the relevant option that justifies the picture. (Understanding)
(a) Advertisement for a social cause.
(b) To advertise about women.
(c) To save women from disasters.
(d) To raise awareness about women safety.
(10) The given caption best describes which one of the following: (Understanding)
(a) Bringing in equality in U.S.A (b) Stop Apartheid
(c) No discrimination based on colour (d) All of these
II. Answer the following in a word or sentence:
(11) Who founded the city of Fatehpur Sikri? (Remembering)
(12) Suggest one way to bring equality within a society. (Creating)
(13) Analyse the given statement and rewrite it correctly. (Analysing)
‘ Waterways is the most commonly used mode of transport to reach distant places’
(14) Which is the most populated settlement among all the rural settlements? (Remembering)
(15) Name the important port city of Gujarat in medieval period. (Remembering)
(16) Who is the Real head of a state? (Remembering)
(17) Give the name of the cooperative that is associated with dairy products. (Understanding)
(18) The dreadful coronavirus doesn’t spread by one of the following: (Analysing)
(a) Staying close to people infected by the virus. (b) Shaking hands with people
(c) Standing close to a person who sneezes. (d) Speaking to a person on the phone
(19) Match the following (Remembering)
A B
(a) Cultural Town
(b) Industrial town
(c) Defence town
(d) Resort town
(i) MHOW
(ii) Kovalam
(iii) Kolkala
(iv) Jamshedpur
(20) Who is the head of the Election Commission of India? ( Remembering)
Section-B( 8 x 3m= 24m-Short answers)
(21) Recall the names of the cities of medieval period. (Remembering)
(a) Administrative town _________ (b) Craft towns ______
(c) Port towns ________ (d) Pilgrimage / Temple towns ______, ______
(22) ‘Airways have advantages over other modes of transport’. Justify the statement giving
reasons. (Evaluating)
(23) Distinguish between print media and electronic media. (Understanding)
(24) Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow: (Understanding)
Advertising is a tool of information for us. We live in a world where almost all our decisions
are based on the information we receive through different forms of media. They influence
our thinking process and impact the way we think about our needs and wants. Advertising
plays a crucial role in helping consumers make choices among the numerous products
available in the market.
(a) Recognise the two types of advertisements. ( 1m)
(b) Explain how advertisements play a good and bad role in the society. (2m)
(25) ‘A market consists of different types of markets’. Create a flow chart depicting the
different types of markets. (Creating)
(26) Summarise how women’s movement has played an important role in empowerment of
women? (Understanding)
(27) Discuss the various types of inequalities that are prevalent in our country. (Understanding)
(28) Explain the importance of political parties in a democracy. (Understanding)
Section-C (6 x 5m = 30m – Long answer questions)
(29) Compare Rural and Urban settlements. (Analysing)
(30) Read the passage and answer the questions that follow:
Gender is an important aspect of our identities. The society we live in makes a very
clear distinction between the gender roles of men and women. It also defines the kind of
behaviour that is expected by girls and boys, the jobs they can do and cannot do, and the
roles they are expected to play throughout their lives.
(a) ‘Women are capable to perform only domestic work’. Interpret the statement by giving
reasons, if you agree or disagree to it. (Applying) (3m)
(b) Do you think women of India have contributed to its fame? If yes, give a few examples
with their contribution. (Applying) (2m)
(31) ‘The administration of a state lies in the hands of the Chief Minister’. Justify the
statement by writing the functions of the Chief Minister of a state. (Evaluating)
(32) State the importance of Hampi as a multifunctional urban Centre in the medieval period.
(Remembering)
(33) Read the passage and answer the questions:
The Midday Meal scheme is a school meal programme of the government of India
designed to better the nutritional standing of school age children nationwide. The programme
supplies free lunches on working days for children in primary and upper primary classes in
government school and government aided education centres. (Understanding)
(a) Recognise the first state to implement the Midday Meal scheme. ( 1m)
(b) Describe the achievements of Midday Meal scheme. ( 4m)
(34) (a) Describe how cooperatives are beneficial for weavers and artisans? ( 3 points)
(Remembering) 3m
(b) Suggest ways that can help improve the working conditions of factory workers.
(Creating) 2m
35. Map work: (Remembering) (6 marks)
(a) Identify the following urban centres of the medieval period. ( ½ x 6 = 3m)
(b) Mark the following International airports on the given map. ( ½ x 6 = 2m)
(i) Chennai International Airport
(ii) Dabolim International Airport
(iii) Indira Gandhi International Airport
(iv) Netaji Subash Chandra Bose International Airport
(v) Kempegowda International Airport
(vi) Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Bonus question:(Note: Bonus question is not meant for evaluation. It is only to test the logical thinking skills of child)
On the occasion of International Women’s day 8th
March 2020, President of India awarded
few eminent women personalities for their contribution. Among them-Mohana, Avani
Chaturvedi and Bhawana were also honoured for being:
(1) Specialised doctors. (2) Social activists.
(3) First Women fighter pilots of Indian Air Force. (4) Top educationist
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SANGHAMITRA SCHOOL
2-32, Nizampet Road, Hydernagar, Kukatpally, Hyderabad
Annual Examination - 2019-2020
Class: VIII Marks: 80
Subject: Social Science Time: 3 hours
Date: Lessons-The Constitution of India, Fundamental Rights and Duties , Parliamentary Government and Union Executive., Social
Justice and the Marginalized, Economic Presence of the Government, The Indian National Movement ,The Nationalist Movement:
Gandhian Era ,Mineral resources ,Power resources, Agriculture ,Major Crops , Industries.
OBJECTIVES:
* To recall the learnt concepts.
* To identify the places and locate correctly on the given map.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
* One mark will be deducted for eight mistakes.
*No marks will be allotted for partially correct answer.
* No marks will be allotted for 1 to 20 questions if two answers are written, or if they are re- written. INSTRUCTIONS:
*Question paper consists of 3 sections.
*Questions 1 to 20 are objective type.
*Each question carries 1 mark. Answer them as instructed.
*Questions 21 to 28 are 3 marks.
*Questions 29 to 34 are 5 marks. Question number 35 is a map question of 6 marks.
Section A ( 20x1m= 20m)
1. Identify the type of farming practised in above picture? (Applying)
A. Hill farming.
B. Mountain farming.
C. Terrace farming.
D. Step farming.
2. What categories do the Council of Ministers consists of ? (Understanding)
3. Why did the dissatisfaction of Indians, with the British rule intensify further in 1878? (Understanding)
A. In 1878, Arms Act was passed which regulated the manufacture, sale, possession, and carry of firearms
by Indians
B. In 1878, Vernacular Press Act was passed which allowed the British government to confiscate the
assets of newspaper
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
4. Who was the Prime Minister to present the first Five Year Plan of India? (Understanding)
5. What happens if a Vote of No-Confidence is passed against a Minister in the Lok Sabha? (Remembering)
6. Who have the final decision making power in a democracy? (Remembering)
7. Which of the following is not one of the main features of ‘Planning Commission’? (Understanding)
A. It was to work on the model of ‘Mixed Economy’
B. A new policy was to be made after every two years
C. It defined the role of Private industries and State
D. It executed suitable policies for India’s economic development
8. In which year did the Congress demand for Purna Swaraj? (Remembering)
9. Muslim League was formed at Dacca in: (Remembering)
A. 1905 B. 1906 C. 1907 D. 1907
10. Gandhiji started the historic Dandi March from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi and broke salt law
on: (Remembering)
A. 12-Mar-30 B. 12-Feb-30 C. 12-Feb-30 D. 6-Apr-30
11. How did Indian National Congress get such a mass following while other political organizations of the
time did not get so popular? (Analysing)
A. Indian National Congress was older as compared to the other organizations
B. The strong leadership and national character of Indian National Congress was missing in the other
political organizations of the time
C. Other political organizations did not have unity
12. _____________ are set up in collaboration with foreign investors. (Remembering)
13. Growth in agriculture is called_____ Revolution. (Remembering)
14. STATE WHETHER TRUE / FALSE
Bipin Chandra Pal was a leader of the moderates in the Congress. (Remembering)
15. STATE WHETHER TRUE /FALSE
There have been six Five-Year Plans so far. (Remembering)
16. About 60% of Indians are employed in________. (Remembering)
17. Development that keeps in mind the needs of the poor, and that which does not damage the environment
is called_____ . (Remembering)
18. What is done when the Lok Sabha declines to pass the budget? (Creating)
19. To _____ is the Cabinet accountable. (Creating)
20. The process in which deep wells are bored to take out petroleum and natural gas is called:(Remembering
A. Open Cast Mining B. Quarrying C. Drilling D. Shaft Mining
SECTION B ( 8x3m = 24marks)
21. Evaluate the efforts of the government to uplift the stature of women in India ? (Evaluating)
22. What happened on 13 April 1919 in Punjab? (Understanding)
23. "The government has been doing a lot of work to tackle the problems of poverty, unemployment and
inflation ". (Analyse)
24. What is the significance of Morley -Minto reforms? (Understanding)
25. Minerals should be used judiciously and conserved. Elaborate. (Applying)
26. Explain briefly the differences between Subsistence farming and Intensive farming. (Analysing)
27. Highlight the significance of the Lahore session of congress in 1929. (Understanding)
28. COMPREHENSION
Turkey had fought alongside the Central Powers against the British in the first war. After the first world
war , the central powers had been defeated and the ottoman empire disintegrated. Turkey was very important
to the Indian Muslims as the sultan of Turkey was also the caliph, that is ,the head of Muslims throughout
the world. The khilafat movement was organized under the leadership of the Ali brothers- Mohammad Ali
and Shaukat Ali- to preserve the authority of the caliph.
The Khilafat movement was significant even as this was the first time the western educated Muslims and the
ulemas stood united for the Caliph. The Khilafat Movement also aligned the Muslims with the Indian
national movement. Mahatma Gandhi and the Indian National Congress supported the Khilafat. Movement ,
and, in turn the Ali brothers provided their full support to the Non- Cooperation Movement by mobilizing
Muslim support for nationalism.
a. Who was caliph why was he important? 1 mark (Understanding)
b. “Khilafat movement supported the Nationalist movement ". Justify. 2 marks. (Evaluating)
SECTION –C ( 36 marks)
29. Assess any five Fundamental Rights enshrined in the constitution of India. 5M ( Analysing)
30. What were the beliefs of the radical leaders ? Name the three prominent radicals? (Understanding)
OR
Who were moderates what was their role in Indian National movement ? 5M (Understanding)
31. Explain the Non Cooperation Movement launched by Gandhiji . What were the results of
the Non-Cooperation Movement? ( Understanding)
OR
Enumerate the important features of Civil disobedience movement ? 5M (Understanding)
32. " Continuous consumption of conventional sources of energy may lead to their exhaustion ." Analyse.
(Analysing)
OR
Highlight the important features of plantation agriculture . 5M (Analysing)
33.Describe the various industries classified on the basis of ownership. 5M (Understanding)
34 .The Non Cooperation Movement was called off by Mahatma Gandhi . This put the congress leadership
in a dilemma whether to participate in the elections to the legislative councils or not. Certain congress
leaders such as Motilal Nehru and C R Das advocated entry into the councils to end or mend them. But they
could not get support within the congress. Therefore both the leaders resigned from the congress and formed
another party called Congress Khilafat Swaraj . They fought the elections in 1923 and won 42 seats out of
101 seats. However, the party gradually lost its significance in 1925.
1. Why did Gandhiji call off the Non- cooperation movement ? 2 mark (Understanding)
2. What put the congress leaders in a dilemma ? 1 mark
3. Name the party formed by the leaders ? 1 mark
4. When and why did Congress ask for Poorna swaraj? 1 mark
35. Identify and located the states where rice and wheat are grown. (Remembering)
2) On the same political map of INDIA locate and label any four of the following:
a. Salem Iron and Steel industry
b. Kalpakkam Nuclear power plant
c. Mica mine in Andhra Pradesh
d. A coal mine in Orissa
e. Bhilai Steel plant
f. A coal mine in Telangana (Remembering)
Bonus question: (Note: Bonus question is not meant for evaluation. It is to test the logical thinking skills of the students)
Thanks to me, you can see straight through the wall. What am I
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