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I, 2012

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – I, 2012

/SOCIAL SCIENCE

X / Class – X

3 90

Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 90

(i) 31

(ii) 1 10 1

(iii) 11 22 3 80

(iv) 23 30 5 120

(v) 31 4

General Instructions :

(i) The question paper has 31 questions in all. All questions are compulsory .

(ii) Questions from serial number 1 to 10 are Multiple Choice Questions. Each question

carries 1 mark .

(iii) Questions from serial number 11 to 22 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these

questions should not exceed 80 words each.

(iv) Questions from serial number 23 to 30 are 5 marks questions. Answer of these

questions should not exceed 120 words each.

(v) Question number 31 is a map question of 4 marks from Geography only. After

completion, attach the map inside your answer book.

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1.A

1.B

1.C

(a)(b)(c)(d)

Which among the following are reffered to as the Bretton Woods twins ?(a) The IMF and the World Bank(b) The IMF and the WTO(c) The World Bank and the WTO(d) The WTO and the W.H.O

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(a) (b) (c) (d)The Company appointed a paid servant to supervise weavers, was called :(a) Gomastha (b) Officer (c) Jobber (d) Sepoy

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(a) (b)(c) (d)Identify an architect and planner who developed the principle of the“Garden City”. (a) Gareth Stedman (b) Henry Mayhew(c) Andrew Mearns (d) Ebenezer Howard

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2.B

(a) (b)(c) (d) “Printing is the ultimate gift of God and the greatest one.” Who among thefollowing spoke these words ?(a) Johann Gutenberg (b) Martin Luther(c) Mahatma Gandhi (d) New Comen

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(a) (b)(c) (d)Identify the novel which was written by Baba Padmanji, which used a simplestyle of story telling to speak about the plight of widows.(a) Yamuna Paryatan (b) Muktamala(c) Kadambari (d) Indulekha

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3.

(a) (b)(c) (d)

Identify the species, which are in danger of extinction known as :(a) Endemic Species (b) Endangered Species(c) Rare Species (d) Vulnerable Species

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4.

(a) (b) (c) (d)Which of the following is a leguminous crop ?(a) Maize (b) Pulses (c) Jowar (d) Bajra

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5.(a)(b)(c)(d)Why power sharing is good for democracies ?(a) It is the spirit of democracy(b) It involves Power Sharing amongst all(c) It reduces the possibility of conflicts

(d) All the above

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(a) (b)(c) (d)Identify the subject on which the state and centre both make laws :(a) Defence (b) Marriage(c) Police (d) Currency

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(a) (b)(c) (d)Which one of the following divisions is unique to India ?(a) Gender division (b) Economic division(c) Caste division (d) Religious division

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8. 20,000

(a) 4000 (b) 20,000

(c) 5000 (d) 10,000If there are four persons in a family and their total income is Rs. 20,000/- whatwould be the average income of each person ?(a) Rs. 4000/- (b) Rs. 20,000/-(c) Rs. 5000/- (d) Rs. 10,000/-

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(a)(b)

(c) 18(d) 7

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Which one of the following statements defines “Literacy Rate” ? (a) Total literate population divided by total population.(b) Total literate population divided by total illiterate population(c) Proportion of literate population in the 18 and above age group(d) Proportion of literate population in the 7 and above age group

10.(a) (b)(c) (d)Which of them generally do no find them selves in the unorganized sector ?(a) Schedule castes (b) Schedule tribes(c) Rich families (D) Back ward communities

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11.A

11.B

11.C

Explain three effects of the abolition of the “Corn Laws” ? / OR

Explain any three methods used by producers to expand their markets in the 19 th century.

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Who are Philanthropists ? Explain any two steps taken to control crime inLondon in the 1870 s.

3x1=3

3x1=3

1+2=3

12.A

12.B

Explain any three features of hand written manuscripts in India before the age ofprint.

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Distinguish between Epistolary and Serialised types of novels with examples.

3x1=3

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13.

Why is it essential to have resource planning ? Explain any three reasons.

3x1=3

14.

Enumerate the features of Joint Forest Management Programme.

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15.

“In recent years, multi purpose projects and large dams have come under greatscrutiny and opposition.” Support the statement with three arguments.

3x1=3



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16.

How were the under ground tankas beneficial to the people of Rajasthan ?Explaind.

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17.

Describe any three majoritarian measures adopted by the Srilankan Governmentto establish Sinhala supremacy.

3x1=3

18. 1968

How did the African American athletes in Mexico Olympics 1968 try to drawinternational attention to racial discrimination in the United States ?

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19.

Explain any two aspects concerning the origin of social differences.1½ x1½=3

20.

Mention any three developmental goals for an adivasi from Narmada valley.3x1=3

21. 2005Explain the objectives of implementing the NREGA 2005.

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22.

How would income and employment increase if farmers are provided with loan,irrigation and transportation facilities ?

3x1=3

23.A

23.B

23.C

Explain the effects of the Great Depression of twentieth century on the IndianSociety.

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“The first World War created the favourable conditions for the development ofindustries in India.” Support the statement with suitable examples.

/ OR

When and where was the first section of the under ground Railway opened inthe world ? Explain any three difficulties of travelling in that Under groundRailway.

5x1=5

5x1=5

2+3=5

24.A

From the late 19 th century issues of caste discrimination began to be written

about in many printed tracts and essays. Support the statement by givingexamples./ OR

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24.B

Who is the author of novel “Titash Ekti Nadir Naam” ? Why is it considered aspecial novel ? Explain any four reasons.

25.A

25.B

What was the “Reading Mania” ? Explain its impact on children, women andworkers ?

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“Daniel Defoe’s ‘Robinson Crusoe’ made the readers feel that they were part of asuperior community of fellow colonialists.” Support the statement.

2+3=5

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26.

Describe any four geographical conditions required for the growth of tea.Mention the two major tea producing states of South India.

4+1=5

27.

Enlist any five features of federalism.

5x1=5

28.

Explain how communalism is being expressed in the politics ?

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29.

“Money in your pocket can not buy all the goods and services that you need tolive well.” Support the statement with suitable examples.

5x1=5

30.

Differentiate between the public sector and private sector. Why do governmentssupport public sector ? Give three reasons.

2+3=5

31. (i) A B

(A)(B)

(ii)

(C)

(D)

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(i) Two features A and B are shown in the political outline map of India.Identify these features with the help of following information and writetheir correct names on the lines marked on the map :(A) Soil Type(B) Type of Forest

(ii) On the same political outline map of India, locate and label the following

items with appropriate symbols :(C) Sardar Sarovar dam(D) Sunderban National Park

31(31.1)(31.2)(31.3)(31.4)Note : The following questions are for the visually impaired candidates only inlieu of Q. No. 31.(31.1) What type of soil is found in western part of Rajasthan ?(31.2) Name the largest producer state of Jowar.(31.3) On which river is Sardar Sarovar dam built ?(31.4) In which state is Sunderban National Park located ?

4x1=4

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