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DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL TAPI

CLASS X SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT 2

SUBJECT: SOCIAL SCIENCE

DATE:22.2.16 TOTAL MARKS: 90

DURATION: Reading – 15 Mins. + Writing – 2 Hrs. 45 Mins. + Revision – 15 Mins.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

(i) The question paper has two sections (Section A and Section B) with 30 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.

(ii) Marks are indicated against each question.

(iii) Questions from serial number 1 to 8 are very short answer type questions. Each question carries one mark.

(iv) Questions from serial number 9 to 20 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these questions should not exceed 80 words each.

(v) Questions from serial number 21 to 26 are 5 marks questions. Answer of these questions should not exceed 120 words each.

(vi) Question number 27 and 28 are map question of 3 marks each, from History and Geography respectively. After completion, attach the maps inside your answer book.

(vii) Question number 29 and 30 are from Open Text themes and each question is of 5 marks. ���

SECTION - A

1 What restrictions did the British impose on the Maasai warriors? Mention any one restriction. 1

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1755 Which Kingdom of Java was split in 1755? 1

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Where in India did the British encourage cultivation of opium? 1

2 What generally happens to the air temperature as we move from the equator to poles? 1

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3 Mention any one right that has been granted the South Africans but not granted to the Indians. 1

4 Who used the slogan 'Protect the self respect of the Telugus'? 1

5 What is meant by the political executive? 1

6 Which special stamp was released by the Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi in 1968? 1

7 Which group is more vulnerable to food insecurity ? 1

8 What was the target of TPDS? 1

9 Mention three ways in which colonialism affected the lives of the pastoralists in India?

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How were forest villages formed during the British period? 3

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Why did the poor in England oppose the threshing machines? 3

10 How can cricket be called an important part of contemporary life? 3

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Why was national dress needed to define the cultural identity by the late 19th century?

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11 What was decolonization and what were its effects? 3

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Who headed the National Woman Suffrage Association and what was her demands? 3

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Why is the distribution of population in India uneven? Give any three reasons. 3

13 Write a note on the cold weather season. 3

14 What is a bioreserve ? For what purpose has bio-reserve has been set up in a country? Name any two bio-reserves along with the states they are situated?

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15 Mention the three specific evils, which are declared illegal by the Constitution under Right against Exploitation.

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16 How is the independence of judiciary maintained in India?

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17 Write any three powers of the Election Commission of India. 3

18 What are the different type of ration cards? 3

19 Highlight any three major reasons that are responsible for poverty in India

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20 When was a differential price policy adopted by the government? What were its characteristic features?

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21 Why were the Pastoral nomads kept out of history textbooks till now ? How have they played an important role in the society and economy?

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What made Brandis realise that a proper system had to be introduced to manage the forests in India? How was the system implemented?

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Describe the major features of the life of the rural people in America at the end of the 18th century.

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22 `The establishment of the Parsi Gymkhana became a precedent for establishing clubs on the idea of religious community. Justify the statement.

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“The inception of western-style clothing in India in the nineteenth century brought about varied reactions”. Explain the statement.

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23 What are the features of tropical deciduous forest? 5

24 “We can reduce the population growth rate by providing better educational opportunities to women”. Support the statement with facts.

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25 “In a parliamentary democracy only the leader of the majority party in the Lok Sabha can become the Prime Minister” Justify the Statement.

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Describe any two circumstances under which the principle of non- discrimination is violated in social life. What measures have been taken to get rid of such practices? Explain.

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Two items A and B are shown in the given political outline map of India. of India. Identify these items with the help of following information and write their correct names on the lines marked on the map.

(A) State related to the Gujjar Bakarwalas.

(B) Place where camel fair is held annually.

On the same political outline map of India, locate and label the following item with appropriate symbol.

(C) State where Dhangers live.

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Two items A and B are shown in the given political outline map of India. Identify these items with the help of following information and write their correct names on the lines marked on the map.

(A) State : Where Gonds tribes live.

(B) The region related to Birsa Munda.

On the same political outline map of India, locate and label the following item with appropriate symbol.

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Dehradun – Where First Imperial Forest Institute was established?

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Two items A and B are shown in the given political outline map of India.. Identify these items with the help of following information and write their correct names on the lines marked on the map.

(A) State : where the „Battle of Plassey‟ was fought.

(B) State : where the British forced the peasants to grow opium. On the same political outline map of India, locate and label the following item with appropriate symbol.

(C) Rajasthan : opium producing area outside British territory.

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Two features (A) and (B) are shown in the political outline map of India. Identify these features with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines marked on the map.

. (A) A National Park.

. (B) Type of Natural vegetation.

On the same political outline map of India locate and label the following feature with appropriate symbol.

(C) The most populous state.

SECTION - B (OTBA) (For Practice)

Theme: Food Security in India

29. In India, people belonging to a certain section are starving without food. Explain the

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30. Has India been able to attain self sufficiency in foodgrain production since

independence ? Give reasons to support your answer.

SECTION - B (OTBA)

Theme: Together we Rise

29. Milk became the symbol of change. Explain the statement.

30. Explain the objectives of ‘Operation Flood’.

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27. a

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27. b.

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27. c

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