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KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (2013-14)

SOCIAL SCIENCE

CLASS-X

Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks:

90

30 . .

1-9

.

10-21 3(80 )

22-29 5(100)

30 23

.

General Instructions:

9 are Multiple Choice Questions. Each

question carries one mark.

21 are 3 mark questions. Answer of these

questions should not exceed 80 words each.

29 are 5mark questions. Answer of these


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from Geography. After completion, attach the map inside your answer book.

1. Which one of the following state was ruled by an Italian princely house before

Unification of Italy? (1)

(a) Kingdom of two Sicilies

(b) Lombardy

(c) Venetia

(d) Sardinia Piedmont

?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

OR

Why was Tonkin Free School started in 1907 in Vietnam?

(a) To provide modern education

(b) To provide western style of education

(c) To provide education to Vietnamese only

(d) None of the above

1907


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?

(a)

(b) -

(c)

(d)

2. The session of congress in which the resolution of Poorna Swaraj was

adopted- (1)

(a) Karachi session

(b) Lahore session

(c) Lucknow session

(d) Calcutta session

-?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

3.Why did the nationalists in India tour villages to gather folk songs and


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legends? (1)

(a) Nationalists wanted to study their own culture

(b) Nationalists wanted to publish it and earn money

(c) Nationalists did it to give a true picture of traditional culture

(d) Nationalists wanted to keep folk culture intact

-

?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

4. Which of the following has been the major source of foreign exchange for IT

industry?

(1)

(a) BHEL

(b) SAIL

(c) BPO

(d) OIL


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?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

5. Which mode of transportation reduces transshipment losses and delays?

(1)

(a) Railways

(b) Waterways

(c) Roadways

(d) Pipelines

?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

6. Hallmark is the certificate maintained for standardisation of-

(1)

(a) Jewellery

(b) Electrical goods

(c) Edible oil (d) Vehicles


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?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(b)

7.Which one of the following was the main aim to form World Trade

Organisation?

(1)

(a) To promote bilateral trade

(b) To liberalise international trade

(c) To promote trade of rich countries

(d) To promote the trade of poor countries

?

(a)

(b)

()

()

8.The struggle in Bolivia in 2000 was (1)

(a) To establish democracy


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(b) Due to increase in price of water

(c) To have a re-election

(d) Due to racial discrimination

2000(1)

()

()

()

() 9.Under whose leadership was the Bahujan Samaj Party

formed? (1)

(a) Mayawati

(b) Kanshi Ram

(c) Bal Thackarey

(d) Jagjiwan Ram

? (1)

()

()

()

()

10. Describe the process of unification of Italy.

(3) OR


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Explain the role of women as warriors in Vietnam during the 1960s.

1960

11. Why was the decade of 1830s known as Great Economic Hardship in

Europe? (3)

?

OR

Explain three features of Scholars revolt of 1868 in Vietnam.

1868

12. What are the reasons for the slowdown of Non Co-operation movement in

cities? (3)

13. Explain any three steps taken to conserve energy resources.

(3)

14. Mention any three objectives of the National Jute Policy 2005.

(3)

2005 15. Explain any three problems faced by

road transport system in India.

(3)

?

16. How do you feel that democracy is better than any other form of

government? (3)

''

17. What is a political party? What are the three components of a political party?


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(3)

?

?

18. Explain with examples how some countries face foundational challenge of

democracy. (3)

?

19. Integration of production and integration of markets are the key ideas

behind understanding the process of globalisation and its impact.

(3)

(i) What is meant by integration of production and integration of markets?

(ii) What values do you learn from the above paragraph?

',

'

(i)

(ii)?

20. Explain any three rights of consumers.

(3)


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21. Study the following diagram and answer the questions given below- (3) /

i. Which are the two major sources of credit ?

-?

ii. Which one of them is the most dominant source of credit for rural

households?

?

iii. Why is it the most dominant source of credit?

?

22. How did culture play an important role in creating the idea of the nation in

Europe? Explain with four examples. (5)

?

OR

Explain any four points about the importance of Ho Chi-Minh trail to

Vietnam?

-

23. Discuss any four features of the Civil Disobedience Movement of 1930? (5)


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24. Minerals are indispensable part of our lives. Support the statement with

suitable examples. (5)

25. Cotton textile industry has a large concentration in and around Maharashtra

and Gujarat. Give three reasons to support the statement. Mention any two

problems faced by cotton textile industry. (5)

?

-?

26. Legal constitutional changes by themselves cannot overcome challenges to

democracy. Explain with examples.

(5)

27. No party system is ideal for all counties and in all situations. Justify the

statement.(5)


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28. In what way does the Reserve bank of India supervise the functioning of

banks? Why is it necessary?

(5)

? ?

29. Consumer redressal process is becoming cumbersome nowadays. Give

reasons. (5)

30. 1 Two features A and B are marked in the given political outline map of

India. Identify these features with the help of the following information and

write their names on the lines marked in the map. (i) The place where Indian National Congress

session was held in 1920.

(2)

(ii) The place where the movement of Indigo Planters took place.

OR

Locate and label the following features with appropriate symbols.

(i) Kheda: The place of peasant Satyagraha.

(ii) Chauri-Chaura: The center of calling off the Non Co-operation

movement.

30. 2 Three features A, B and C are marked in the given outline map of India.

Identify these features with the help of the following informations and

write their names on the lines marked in the map.

(3)

A: Iron ore field

B: Silk textile centre


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C: The terminal station of East-West corridor

OR

Locate and label the following items on the map with appropriate symbols.

A: Kaiga-Nuclear power plant

B: Kandla- Major Seaport

C: Bhadravati- Iron and Steel plant

30.1

(i)

(ii)

(i)-

(ii)-:

30.2

(i)

(ii)

(iii)


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A:

B:

C:

30.1

30.2

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN


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SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (2013-14)

SOCIAL SCIENCE

CLASS-X

Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks:

90

30 . .

1-9

.

10-21 3(80 )

22-29 5(100)

30 23

.


9 are Multiple Choice Questions. Each

question carries one mark.

21 are 3 mark questions. Answer of these


229 are 5mark questions. Answer of these



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from Geography. After completion, attach the map inside your answer book.

1. Which one of the following state was ruled by an Italian princely house before

Unification of Italy? (1)

(a) Kingdom of two Sicilies

(b) Lombardy

(c) Venetia

(d) Sardinia Piedmont

?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

OR

Why was Tonkin Free School started in 1907 in Vietnam?

(a) To provide modern education

(b) To provide western style of education

(c) To provide education to Vietnamese only

(d) None of the above

1907


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?

(a)

(b) -

(c)

(d)

2. The session of congress in which the resolution of Poorna Swaraj was

adopted- (1)

(a) Karachi session

(b) Lahore session

(c) Lucknow session

(d) Calcutta session

-?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

3.Why did the nationalists in India tour villages to gather folk songs and

legends? (1)


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(a) Nationalists wanted to study their own culture

(b) Nationalists wanted to publish it and earn money

(c) Nationalists did it to give a true picture of traditional culture

(d) Nationalists wanted to keep folk culture intact

-

?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

4. Which of the following has been the major source of foreign exchange for IT

industry?

(1)

(a) BHEL

(b) SAIL

(c) BPO

(d) OIL


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?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

5. Which mode of transportation reduces transshipment losses and delays?

(1)

(a) Railways

(b) Waterways

(c) Roadways

(d) Pipelines

?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

6. Hallmark is the certificate maintained for standardisation of-

(1)

(a) Jewellery

(b) Electrical goods

(c) Edible oil (d) Vehicles


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?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(b)

7.Which one of the following was the main aim to form World Trade

Organisation?

(1)

(a) To promote bilateral trade

(b) To liberalise international trade

(c) To promote trade of rich countries

(d) To promote the trade of poor countries

?

(a)

(b)

()

()

8.The struggle in Bolivia in 2000 was (1)

(a) To establish democracy

(b) Due to increase in price of water

(c) To have a re-election


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(d) Due to racial discrimination

2000(1)

()

()

()

() 9.Under whose leadership was the Bahujan Samaj Party

formed? (1)

(a) Mayawati

(b) Kanshi Ram

(c) Bal Thackarey

(d) Jagjiwan Ram

? (1)

()

()

(

)

()


(3) OR

Explain the role of women as warriors in Vietnam during the 1960s.

1960


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11. Why was the decade of 1830s known as Great Economic Hardship in

Europe? (3)

?

OR

Explain three features of Scholars revolt of 1868 in Vietnam.

1868

12. What are the reasons for the slowdown of Non Co-operation movement in

cities? (3)

13. Explain any three steps taken to conserve energy resources.

(3)

14. Mention any three objectives of the National Jute Policy 2005.

(3)

2005 15. Explain any three problems faced by

road transport system in India.

(3)

?

16. How do you feel that democracy is better than any other form of

government? (3)

''

17. What is a political party? What are the three components of a political party?

(3)

?


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?

18. Explain with examples how some countries face foundational challenge of

democracy. (3)

?

19. Integration of production and integration of markets are the key ideas

behind understanding the process of globalisation and its impact.

(3)

(i) What is meant by integration of production and integration of markets?

(ii) What values do you learn from the above paragraph?

',

'

(i)

(ii)?

20. Explain any three rights of consumers.

(3)

21. Study the following diagram and answer the questions given below- (3) /

i. Which are the two major sources of credit ?


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-?

ii. Which one of them is the most dominant source of credit for rural

households?

?

iii. Why is it the most dominant source of credit?

?

22. How did culture play an important role in creating the idea of the nation in

Europe? Explain with four examples. (5)

?

OR

Explain any four points about the importance of Ho Chi-Minh trail to

Vietnam?

-

23. Discuss any four features of the Civil Disobedience Movement of 1930? (5)

24. Minerals are indispensable part of our lives. Support the statement with


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suitable examples. (5)

25. Cotton textile industry has a large concentration in and around Maharashtra

and Gujarat. Give three reasons to support the statement. Mention any two

problems faced by cotton textile industry. (5)

?

-?

26. Legal constitutional changes by themselves cannot overcome challenges to

democracy. Explain with examples.

(5)

27. No party system is ideal for all counties and in all situations. Justify the

statement.(5)

28. In what way does the Reserve bank of India supervise the functioning of

banks? Why is it necessary?


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(5)

? ?

29. Consumer redressal process is becoming cumbersome nowadays. Give

reasons. (5)

30. 1 Two features A and B are marked in the given political outline map of

India. Identify these features with the help of the following information and

write their names on the lines marked in the map. (i) The place where Indian National Congress

session was held in 1920.

(2)

(ii) The place where the movement of Indigo Planters took place.

OR

Locate and label the following features with appropriate symbols.

(i) Kheda: The place of peasant Satyagraha.

(ii) Chauri-Chaura: The center of calling off the Non Co-operation

movement.

30. 2 Three features A, B and C are marked in the given outline map of India.

Identify these features with the help of the following informations and

write their names on the lines marked in the map.

(3)

A: Iron ore field

B: Silk textile centre

C: The terminal station of East-West corridor

OR

Locate and label the following items on the map with appropriate symbols.


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A: Kaiga-Nuclear power plant

B: Kandla- Major Seaport

C: Bhadravati- Iron and Steel plant

30.1

(i)

(ii)

(i)-

(ii)-:

30.2

(i)

(ii)

(iii)


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A:

B:

C:

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN - ERNAKULAM REGION

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT-2-(Sample question paper)

CLASS X

TIME: 3Hrs SOCIAL SCIENCE MARKS: 90


1. The question paper has 30 questions in all. All the questions are compulsory.

2. Marks are indicated against each question.

3. Questions from serial number 1 to 9 are multiple choice questions. Each question

carries 1 mark.

4. Questions from serial number 10 to 21 are 3 mark questions. Answer of these questions

should not exceed 80 words each.

5. Questions from serial number 22 to 29 are 5 marks questions. Answer of these questions

should not exceed 120 words each.


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6. Question number 30 is a map question of 5 marks.

1. Who said, If France sneezes rest of the Europe catches cold? 1

a) Metternich b) Cavour c) Mazzini d) Garibaldi

OR

Who was Confucious?

a) A Chinese revolutionary b) A Chinese Philosopher

c) An Italian revolutionary d) A Vietnamese revolutionary

2. When was Complete independence or Poorna swaraj declared as the aim of the

Congress? 1

a) 1909 b) 1929 c) 1936 d) 1919

3. Which one of the following States is the largest producer of bauxite in India? 1

a) Jharkhand b) West Bengal c) Odisha d) Madhya Pradesh

4. Name the industry classified on the basis of capital investment. 1

a) Joint sector b) Large scale c) Private sector d) Public sector 2

5. What was the result of Bolivias water war? 1

a) Water prices remained unchanged b) Imposition of martial law

c) Cancellation of MNCs contract and restoration of water supply to the municipality

d) All the above.

6. Which one of the following political parties grew out of a movement? 1

a) Asom Gana Parishad b) CPI C) INC D) BSP

7. How can democratic reforms be carried out? 1

a) By political activists b) By Political parties and movements

c) Through Constitutional means d) All the above.

8. Which one of the following is not a term of credit? 1

a) Interest rate b) Collateral c) Mode of repayment d) None of the above.

9. Which one of the following logos would you observe while purchasing a pressure

cooker? 1


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a) ISI mark b) Hallmark c) Agmark d) None of the above

10. Explain liberalism in politics and economic field prevailing in Europe in the

19th century. 3

OR

Why was a conflict started in Vietnam against French colonialism in all areas of life.

11. How the first world war helped in the growth of the national movement in India? 3

12. Why is solar energy called the energy of future? Give three reasons. 3

13. Minerals are indispensable part of our lives Support this statement with suitable

examples. 3

14. How do industries pollute the environment? 3

15. Explain any three factors responsible for the localization of Jute textile mills mainly

along the banks of the Hooghly river. 3

3

16. How are popular struggles an integral part of the working of democracy? Explain by

giving the examples of Bolivias struggle for water. 3

17. What are public interest groups? Give examples. 3

18. Explain the challenge of expansion of democracy. 3

19. How does a democracy produce an accountable, responsive and legitimate govt. 3

20. How have Indian markets been transformed in recent years? Explain with examples. 3

21. Explain any three ways in which the consumer is exploited. 3

22. Explain the significance of portraying nations as female figures by the European

artists of the 18th and 19th century. 5

OR

Why did the French policy makers want to educate the people of Vietnam? 5

23. Describe the main features of the Civil Disobedience movement in 1930s. 5

24. How did Gandhiji bring the masses in to the national movement? 5

25. What is meaning of road density? Describe any three major problems faced by


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road transport in India. 5

26. Democracy is the better form of government than any other forms. Justify the

statement. 5

27. State the various functions political parties perform in a democracy. 5

28. Explain the meaning of Self Help Group working for saving and credit in our

country. 5

29. How do multinational companies (MNCs) control production? Explain any three

points. 5

30. On the outline map of India locate the following: 5

a) Chouri choura b) Lahore c) Kalpakkam d) Paradip port

e) Bhilai steel plant.

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN, ERNAKULAM REGION

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TEST- 2, 2013-14

SOCIAL SCIENCE

SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER

CLASS: 10 MAX MARKS: 90

TIME ALLOWED: 3 Hrs

1. The question paper has 30 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.

2. Marks are indicated against each question.

3. Question paper contains MCQ from serial number 1-9 of one mark each. Write the

correct option in your answer book.

4. 10-21 questions are for 3 marks each and are to be answered in 80 words.

5. 22-29 are for five marks each and to be answered in 100 words each.

6. 30th question is a map question for 5 marks. Complete the map and attach the map

inside your answer book.


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1. Suffrage means:-

a. The right to leave the country

b. The right to vote

c. The right to exploit others

d. The right to get employed

OR

Which of the following was not part of Indo- China

a. Vietnam

b. Laos

c. Cambodia

d. Siam

2. Who organized the Dalits into the depressed class association in 1930.

a. J. L. Nehru

b. Gandhiji

c. B. R. Ambedkar

d. Jyothiba Phule

3. Which mode of transportation reduces trans-shipment losses and delays?

a. Trucks.

b. Ships

c. Pipelines

d. Goods trains

4. Name the organization set up by the Nepalese people to restore democracy in

Nepal.

a. The Dual Alliance

b. The Triple Alliance

c. The seven Party Alliance


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d. The Democratic Party of Nepal

5. Which of the following is considered as the best form of Government?

a. Monarchy

b. Dictatorship

c. Military rule

d. Democracy

6. The basic outcome of democracy is

a. Political, social and economic out come

b. Military out come

c. Restricted and limited welfare policies

d. Developmental programmes for some sections of society

7. Prof: Muhammad Yunus is the founder of which one of the following banks

a. CoOperative Banks

b. Commercial Banks

c. Land development Bank

d. Grameen Banks

8. WTO was started at the initiative of which one of the following group of

countries

a. Developed Countries b. Developing nations

c. Rich countries

d. Poor Countries

9. RTI means

a. Right to Information

b. Right to Investigation

c. Respect to Individuals

d. Reform related to Industrial Products


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10 The Balkan issue was one of the major factors responsible for the first world war.

Explain with examples.

OR

Only one third of the students in Vietnam would pass the school leaving examinations.

Explain.

11. Critically examine any three efforts made by Gandhiji to get Harijans their rights

12. How did World War I help in the growth of the national movement in India?

13. A study reveals that sugar mills are getting shifted to the Southern and Western states of

India. Why is it so?

14. What are the three types of gauge system in India? What is the disadvantage of such a

system?

15. Explain any three features of Indian Tourism as a trade.

16. Why do you think that solar energy has a bright future in India?

17. Differentiate between National Political parties and Regional Political Parties.

18. How do interest groups influence politics?

19. Mention any three challenges faced by Political Parties.

20 What are the various ways in which MNCs set up or control production in other countries?

21 Who supervises the functioning of banks? In what ways is the supervision done? 22. Briefly trace

the process of German Unification.

OR

Explain the contribution made by the French in the field of agriculture in Vietnam.

23. What was the reaction of the British Government towards Civil Disobedience Movement?

24. Discuss the steps to be taken to minimize the environmental degradation.

25. How does democracy produce an accountable, responsive and legitimate government?

26. How far India has succeeded in overcoming the challenges of expansion before its

democracy? Evaluate

27. What do you understand by Liberalization of economy? What steps have been taken in the

direction of Liberalization?


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28. What are the modern forms of money in India? Why is it accepted as a medium of

exchange. How is it executed?

29. Why is the rise of consumer awareness essential? Explain the measures to protect the

interest of consumers.

30. (a) Three featuresA,B & C are marked in the given political 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.

A. A nuclear power plant in Karnataka.

B. A software technology park in Assam

C. The Western Terminal City of EastWest Corridor.

30 (b) Locate the following features with appropriate symbols on the same political out line

map of India.

i. Paradip Sea Port

ii. Bhilai Iron and Steel Plant

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Design of Question Paper

Social Science (087),

Summative Assessment-II

Class X(2012-13)

S.

No.

Form of questions Marks of each

question

Number of

questions


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Total Marks

1 MCQ 1 9 09

2 Short Answer (SA) 3 12 36

3 Long Answer (LA) 5 8 40

4 Map Question 5 1 05

Total - 30 90

The question paper will include value based question(s)

to the extent of 3-5 marks.

S. No. Unit No. Marks

1 History 23

2. Geography 23

3 Political Science 22

4. Economics 1. 22

Total 2. 90

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Sample Questions


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Class X(2012-13)

History

Multiple Choice Questions

1 Mark each

Q1. In Prussia, large landowners were known as

A. Junkers

B. Jacobins

C. Habsburg

D. Conservatives

Ans. (A) Junkers 1M

Q. 2 Who formed a secret society called young Italy?

A. Givseppe Mazzini

B. Otto von Bismarck

C. Victor Emmannel II

D. Count Camillo de Cavour

Ans. (A) Givseppe Mazzini 1M

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Q. 3. When did the creation of Indo-China Union, including Cochinchina, Annam,

Tonkin and Cambodia (and later Laos) took place? 1M

A. 1887

B. 1888

C. 1889


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Q5 Why did the French thought that colonies were necessary? 3M

Ans. The Colonies were considered necessary to supply natural resources and other

important goods and commodities. They were also guided by the idea of civilizing

mission. In other words, they claimed that it was their duty to introduce modern

ideas to civilize backward people.

Q6 What were the obstacles in economic growth of Vietnam? 3M

Ans. There were a number of barriers in economic growth of Vietnam: high

population levels, low agricultural productivity and widespread indebtedness among 132

the farmers. Moreover, increasing unemployment and lack of industrialization led to

increased landlordism and declining standard of living.

Q 7.What was Rowlatt Act? 3M

Rowlett Act gave the government enormous powers to suppress political activities

and allowed detention of political prisons without trial for two years. In other words,

the act proposed no appeal, no vakil and no daleel.

Q.8 Why was the Khilafat Movement started? 3M

Ans. Khilafat movement was started by Mahatma Gandhi and Ali brothers

Mohammed Ali and Shaukat Aliin response to the harsh treatment given to Caliph

of Ottomon Empire and the dismemberment of the Ottoman Empire by the British.

Q. 9. Who formed the Swaraj Party and why? 3M

Ans. Swaraj Party was formed by C.R Das and Motilal Nehru. They felt that it was

necessary to oppose British policies within the councils, argue for reform and also

show that these councils were not truly democratic. That is why they wanted to

contest elections and carry on their battles in the councils.

5 Mark Questions

Q1. What was Romanticism? How was it linked to Nationalism? 5M

Ans. Romanticism was a cultural movement which sought to develop a specific from


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of nationalist sentiment. Romantic artists and poets usually were critical of

glorification of science and reason. They gave greater importance to intuition,

emotions and mystical feelings. Their attempt was to create a sense of a shared

collective heritage, a common cultural past, as the basis of a nation. They gave 133

importance to vernacular language and collection of local folklore to recover not only

an ancient national spirit but also to take forward the modern Nationalist ideas to a

larger audience.

Q2. Discuss the stages of the formation of Great Britain as a National state? 5M

Ans. In Britain, the formation of the nation state was the consequence of a long

drawn out process. There was no British nation before the 18th

century. The people

who inhabitated British Isles were of ethnic groups like English, Irish, Scot or Welsh.

In 1688, English Parliament wrested control from the monarchy. The Act of Union

(1707) between England and Scotland led to creation of United Kingdom of Great

Britain. The English now dominated Scotlands culture and its political institutions.

The catholic people of Scottish highlands were forbidden to speak their Gaelic

language and a large number of them were forced out of their habitats.

Ireland met the same fate, the English supported the Protestants of Ireland and

increased their domination over this largely catholic nation. In 1801, Ireland was

forcibly incorporated into the United Kingdom. A new British nation with symbols

like British flag (union Jack), National anthem (God save our Noble King) and the

English language became forbearer of English culture and the older nations became

subservient partners in this Union.

Q 3.Write a character sketch of Ho Chi Minh? 5M

Ans. Ho Chi Minh (1890-1969) was born as Nguyen Van Thanh in central Vietnam.

He briefly became a teacher in 1910. He later became an active member of the


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Comintern and met Lenin and other revolutionary leaders. In February 1930, Ho Chi

Minh brought together competing nationalist groups to establish the Vietnamese 134

Communist (Vietnam Cong San Dang) Party, later renamed the Indochinese

Communist Party. In 1943, he took the name Ho Chi Minh (He who enlightens). He

became President of the Vietnam Democratic Republic in 1945. He led the Party

successfully for around 40 years, struggling to preserve Vietnamese autonomy. He

breathed his last on 3rd

Sep. 1969.

Q4. Discuss the consequences of U.S. Vietnamese War? 5M

Ans. The U.S. failed to achieve its objectives: The Vietnamese resistance had not

been crushed and the support of the Vietnamese for U.S. action had not been won.

The war had caused death of thousands of soldiers both U.S and Vietnamese and

destruction of property and peace. It was also called first television war as battle

scenes were shown on the daily news programme. It created strong reactions in the

U.S and many who became disillusioned with U.S. policies praised Vietnamese heroic

defense of their nation. Noam Chomsky famous linguist and theoretician, called the

war the greatest threat to peace to national self determination and to international

cooperation.

Q.5 Discuss the programmes in Non cooperation Movement? 5M

Ans. Gandhi proposed that the movement should unfold in stages. It began with

surrender of titles that the government had awarded, and a boycott of army, courts,

legislative councils, civil services and police. Later, in case of government repression,

full civil disobedience campaign will be launched. Foreign goods were boycotted,

liquor shops were picketed and bonfires of foreign cloth was undertaken. There was

also emphasis on using of Khadi cloth and swadeshi (indigenous) goods and

commodities. 135


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Q 6. Discuss the background and provisions of Poona Pact? 5M

Ans: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, who organized the dalits into the Depressed Classes

Association in 1930 demanded separate electorates for dalits in the Second Round

Table Conference organized in London. When British accepted this demand in the

name of Communal Award Gandhi ji started a fast unto death. He believed that

separate electorate for dalits would slow down the process of their integration into

the society. Ambedkar and Gandhi came to an agreement with Ambedkar accepting

Gandhis position and the result was the Poona Pact of September 1932. It gave the

depressed classes (later to be known as Schedule castes) reserved seats in provincial

and central legislative councils, but they were to be voted in by the general

electorate.136

(Political Science)

Class X


1 Marks each

Q1. In what respect is a democratic government better than its alternatives? 1

a) Efficiency

b) Responsiveness

c) Transparency

d) Legitimacy

(Chapter 7, P-91)

Ans: d) Legitimacy

Q2. Which one of the following is a special feature that distinguishes a movement


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from an interest group?

1M

a) Its functioning continues even after the goal is achieved.

b) Most of them are issue specific to achieve a single objective within a limited

time frame.

c) It includes a very wide variety of objectives to achieve with no time limit.

d) It has no political aspirations.

(Chapter 5, P-65)

Ans: b) Most of them are issue specific to achieve a single objective within a

limited time frame.

Q3. What does Universal Adult suffrage stand for?

A. Right to vote

B. Right to Education

C. Right to Marriage

D. Right to Religion

Ans. (A) Right to vote 1M

137

Three Marks Questions

Q1. Explain any three most effective ways in which the pressure groups and

movements influence the politics of a country.

3x1 = 3M

Ans: Ways to influence polities

i) The pressure groups try to gain public support and sympathy for their

goals through campaigns, meetings, filing petitions etc.


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(Any three points)

(Chapter 76, P-83)

Five Marks Questions

Q1. How far has India succeeded in overcoming, the challenge of expansion

before its democracy? Evaluate.

5M

Ans: Like most of the established democracies of the world, India, too, faces the

challenge of expansion.

i) India applies basic principles of democracy across all the regions,

different social groups and various institutions.

ii) Federal principles have been extended to all the units of the federation

giving the right to make laws on the subjects in the state list.

iii) Local governmentsboth rural and urban have been ensured more

powers.

iv) Reservation of seats has ensured the participation of women, the

minority groups SCs, STs and BCs in the governance of the country.

v) All the above points mean that less and less decisions are taken outside

the arena of democratic control.

(Chapter 8, P-102)

Q2. `Democracy is seen to be good in principle, but felt, to be not so good in

practice. Justify the statement with suitable arguments.

5 139


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Ans: If we look at some of the democratic policies being implemented in more

than one hundred countries of the world, democracy seems to be good. For

example, having a formal Constitution, holding regular elections, guaranteeing

the citizens certain rights, working for the welfare of the people etc. make us

advocate that democracy is good.

But if look in terms of social situations, their economic achievements and

varied culture, we find a very big difference in most of the democracies. The

vast economics disparities, social injustice based on discrimination, standard of

life, sex discrimination etc. creates many doubts about the merit of democracy.

Whenever some of our expectations are not met, we start blaming the idea of

democracy. Since democracy is first a form of government, it can only create

conditions for achieving our goals if they are reasonable.

(Chapter 7, P-90)

140

Economics

Class X


1 mark each


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Q 1. The ISI, A-Mark or Hallmark logo on a package assures:-

i) Quality

ii) Right price

iii) No preservative used

iv) Eco friendly products

Ansi)

Q. 2. A shopkeeper insists that you buy a guide with your NCERT textbook. Which

right of the consumer is being violated:-

i) Right to be informed

ii) Right to choose

iii) Right to information

iv) Right to safety

Ansii)

Q. 3. The consumer Protection Act 1986 ensures

i) Right to see a movie

ii) Right to consumer education.

iii) Right to having a computer.

iv) Right to a facebook account.

Ans: ii)

3 Mark Questions 141

Q. 1. In spite of Globalization creating good quality product and expanding market,

how is it affecting stability in jobs for the workers? 3M

Ans.:

a) Employment of flexible workers


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b) Increased competition, objective to lower costs, the axe falls on the labour costs

temporary jobs given.

c) Longer working hours for labour to get suitable salaries.

Q.2. How is the M.N.C able to cope with large demands all over the world and

control prices? 3M

Ans.

1. Large MNCs in developed countries place order for production with small

producers.

2. The MNCs sell these under their own.

3. As they control the market with the huge demand they are able to control prices.


Q. 1. How have the SHGs affecting the economic weaker section

5M

Ans.

1. Bank not present everywhere in rural areas

2. Difficulties in getting loans

3. Weaker section may not have collaterals

4. High rates at interest by money lenders 142

SHGs 15-20 members, savings of Rs. 25100, lower rates of interest, no collaterals,

give loans to each other.-1 group avails loan from bank. Group decides to disperse

loans.

Q. 2. Cheap and affordable credit is crucial for the countries development. Highlight

the role of loans in reference to India.


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5M

Ans.

1. High cost of borrowing leads to a major share of profits to be paid as interest.

2. At time higher rates leads to more interests than the principal.

3. Debt trap discourages new entrants

4. More loans given by banks and co-operatives

5. Promotion of small scale industries.

143

(Geography)

Class X



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One Mark Questions

Q1. Identify the power plant which is different from the other three power

plants? 1M

A) Narora B) Korba C) Naively D) Talc her (Page 61)

1. Ans: A

Q2. Which one of the following is finest quality of Coal? 1M

A) Peat B) Lignite C) Anthracite D]Bituminous

(Page 51)

2. Ans: C

Q3. Identify the state from the following which is famous for the productions of

cotton and woolen textiles? 1M

A) Srinagar B) Ahmadabad C) Bangalore D) Varanasi

(Page 69)

3. Ans: C

Q4. Which one of the following is a major seaport as well as international

airport? 1M

A) Chennai B) Vishakhapatnam C) Tiruvanthapuram D) Marmangoa

(Page 89)

4. Ans: A 144

Three Marks Questions

Q2. Explain any three reasons for shifting sugar industry from Northern India to

South India 3M


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Ans:. Reasons for shifting of sugar industry

1. The production of sugarcane per hectare is higher in peninsular Industry.

2. The sucrose content is higher.

3. The crushing season is longer in south India.

4. The co-operatives are more successful in southern states

Q3. Why is the air transport more popular in the North Eastern Part of the

country? Give three reasons.

3M

Ans: Air transport is more useful in North eastern part of India because of

1. There is a marked presence of big rivers.

2. Dissected relief features

3. Frequent floods.

4. Presence of dense forests.

5. International frontiers.


Q1. The Iron and Steel industry is the basic as well as heavy industry. Support

the statement with suitable examples.

5M

Ans.: The iron and steel is called basic industry because all other industries depend

on it for their Machinery. Steel is needed to manufacture a variety of

engineering goods, construction material, defense, medical, telephones,

scientific equipment and variety of consumer goods.

Iron and steel is a heavy industry because all the raw materials and finished

goods are heavy. They are bulky also. They are entailing heavy transportation

costs. Iron ore and limestone are required in high quantity. All very heavy.

145


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Q 2 What is trade? Why tourism is called invisible trade? 5M

(Page 90-91)

Ans.: The exchange of goods among people states and countries is referred as trade.

The services referred to foreign tourists are the invisible products of tourist

industry. These products are included hospitality services. In the year 2004 we

got Rs. 21828 crore of foreign exchange from foreign tourist.

Tourism also promotes national integration. It provides support to handicrafts

and cultural pursuits. It also helps in the understanding about our culture and

heritage. We can attract more tourists by providing facilities.

Q3. I)

Two features A and B are shown in the given political outline map of India.

Identify these features with the help of following information and write their

correct names on the lines marked on the map. 2+3=5

(A) Iron Ore mines

(B) Terminal station of North South Corridor

II)

On the same political outline map of India, locate and label the following items

with appropriate symbols:

(C) Bangalore-Software Technology Park

(D) Kandla-Sea Port

Note: The following questions are for the visually impaired candidates only in lieu

of Q. No. 10. 5M


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10.1 Name any two iron-mines of Chhattisgarh

10.2 Which is the northernmost terminal station of North-South Corridor?

10.3 Name the software technology park located in Orissa.

10.4 Which is the southern most major sea port of India? 146

Value Based Questions



Class X(2012-13)

Q. 1. Self Help Groups support has brought about a revolutionary change in the

rural sector. Which values according to you is it able to support. 3M

Ans. Values (Any three)

1. Women empowerment

2. Team work

3. Self sufficiency

4. Eradication of poverty

Q 2. How can we save our limited energy sources? Suggest any three ways for its

judicious use. 3M

(Page 63)

Ans.: Ways for the judicious use of energy resources:

1. By using public transport system

2. Switching off electricity when not in use.


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3. Using power saving devices.

4. Using non-conventional sources of energy.

147

Q3 `Democracy in India has strengthened the claims of the disadvantaged and

disseminated castes for equal status and equal opportunity.

3x1 = 3

Read the above statement carefully and answer the following questions :

i) Identify the Fundamental Right which is related to this statement.

ii) How do you feel when you come across words like `disadvantaged and

`disseminated being used for a sections of citizens of free India?

iii) How far can `equal status and `equal opportunity restore back the

dignity and freedom of these deprived classes?

Ans.

i) The Right to Equality

ii) Even after more than 60 years of independence, when such words are still used,

it looks to me a slier on the name of the country. Every citizen of India is equal in

the eyes of laws which means they should be equal: politically, economically and

socially.

iii) If equal opportunities are provided and availed of, it will raise and uplift the

status of the people which in turn restore them the dignity and freedom. So, all out

efforts should be made to bring social and economic equality.

ERNAKULAM REGION


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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER SOCIAL SCIENCE

SA2 2012-13

Std. X

Time allowed: 3Hrs Maximum marks: 90


(i) There are 30 questions in all.

(ii) Marks for each question are indicated against the question.

(iii) Questions from 1 to 9 are Multiple Choice Questions of 1 mark each.

(iv) Questions from 10 to 21 are 3 mark questions. Answers of these should not exceed 80

words each.

(v) Questions from 22 to 29 are 5 mark questions. Answers of these should not exceed 120

words each.

(vi) Question 30 is a map question with 2 marks from History and 3 marks from Geography.

(vii) Attach the filled up map inside your answer books.

1. When France sneezes, the rest of Europe catches cold. These were the words of

(A) Lord Byron (B) Metternich (C) Johan Godfried (D) Louis Philippe

OR

The Tonkin Free School was started in 1907 in Vietnam ---

(A) To provide a western style education

(B) To provide modern education

(C) To provide education to Vietnamese

(D) To provide basic education to Vietnamese 1

2. In which one of the following Indian National Congress sessions the demand for Purna

Swaraj was adopted?

(A) Nagpur (B) Calcutta (C) Lahore (D) Madras 1


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3. The largest bauxite producing state in India is

(A) Madhya Pradesh (B) Orissa (C) Uttar Pradesh (D) Jharkand 1

4. Which city has emerged as the electronic capital of India?

(A) Mumbai (B) Delhi (C) Bangalore (D) Hyderabad 1

5. Which mode of transportation reduces trans shipment losses and delays?

(A) Railways (B) Pipe lines (C) Road ways (D) Water ways 1

6. The protest against water privatisation in Bolivia was led by an organisation called

(A) NAPM (B) FEDECOR (C) BAMCEF (D) None of the above 1

7. The concept of Hindutwa was adopted by

(A) Bharathiya Janata Party

(B) Communist Party of India

(C) Indian National Congress (D) Bahujan Samaj Party 1

8. Democracy is better than any other form of rule because it

(A) Promotes equality among citizens

(B) Enhances the dignity of the individual

(C) Improves the quality of decision making

(D) All the above 1

9. Formal sources of credit does not include

(A) Banks (B) Co-operatives (C) Employers (D) None of the above 1


OR

Mention the features of the Hochi Minh trail in the Vietnamese war against the US. 3

11. How did the First World War help in the growth of National Movement in India? 3

12. Discuss the circumstances under which Gandhiji decided to call off the Civil

Disobedience Movement in 1931. 3

13. Mention the factors responsible for the location of jute industry in Hugli basin. 3

14. Air transport is preferred in North Eastern states of India. Why? 3


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15. The means of transportation and communication are called the life lines of

a nation and its economy. Why? 3

16. Conservation of minerals is significant in the present scenario. Why? 3

17. What is a political party? Mention its important functions. 3

18. How do pressure groups and movements exert influence on politics? 3

19. Mention any three challenges to political parties. 3

20. What are the rights of a consumer? 3

21. Self help groups are becoming popular now a days. Why? 3

22. Culture played a valuable role in the growth of nationalism in Europe. Explain.

OR

Mention the role of women in the anti imperial struggle in Vietnam. 5

23. Describe Gandhijis contribution to Indias Freedom Struggle. 5

24. How do industries pollute the environment? 5

25. Democracy is seen to be good in principle, but felt to be not sogood in

its practice. Discuss. 5

26. Many of the democracies of the world face the challenge of expansion and

challenge of deepening of democracy. Justify. 5

27. The impact of globalisation has not been uniform. Discuss. 5

28. How does the RBI supervise the functioning of banks? 5

29. Consumer redressal process is becoming cumbersome. Why? 5

30.

I) Two features are marked in the given political 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.

(A) The place where the Indian National Congress session was held in 1927.

(B) The place where cotton mill workers started satyagraha.


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OR Locate and label the following items with appropriate symbols on the same map.

(1) Amritsar

(2) Champaran

II) Three features A, B, and C are marked on the given political 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.

(A) Oil Field

(B) Mica mine

(C) Iron ore mine

OR

Locate and label the following items with appropriate symbols and write their correct

names on the same map.

(A) Bhilai Iron and Steel Plant

(B) Paradip Sea Port

(C) Kaiga Nuclear Power Plant

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