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SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – I (2014-15)

/SOCIAL SCIENCE

X/ Class – X

3 90

Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 90

(i) 30

(ii)

(iii) 1 8

(iv) 9 21 3 80

(v) 22 29 5 120

(vi) 30, 3

General Instructions :

(i) The question paper has 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 21 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these

questions should not exceed 80 words each. (v) Questions from serial number 22 to 29 are 5 marks questions. Answer of these

questions should not exceed 100 words each. (vi) Question number 30 is map question of 3 marks from Geography. After

completion, attach the maps inside your answer book.

1

Mention the technique adopted to educate white-collar workers in Europe during the 19th

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century.

/ OR

What was the issue addressed in the novel ‘Padmarag’ ?

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2 20,000

If there are four persons in a family and their total income is Rs. 20,000/- what would be the

average income of each person ?

1

3

How and when was Sinhala recognized as the official language of Sri Lanka ?

1

4

By what term is the practice of distinguishing people on the basis of their religion is denoted ?

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5

Which local body has a „Mayor‟ as its head ?

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6 किस आधार पर क्षेत्रि िो सार्वजननि और ननजी क्षेत्रिों में नर्भानजत किया जाता ह?ै

On what bases are the sectors classified into public and private ?

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7

What is per capita income?

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8 राष्ट्रीय ग्रामीण रोजगार गारंटी अनधननयम किस र्र्व लाग ूकिया गया?

In which year was National Rural Employment Guarantee Act implemented ?

1

9

Explain the role of New International Economic Order (NIEO).

3

/ OR

19

Assess the impact of the American Civil War on the plight of weavers in India during second

half of the 18th century.

3

/ OR

1870

Who are Philanthropists ? Explain any two steps taken to control crime in London in the

1870s.

3

10 1890

Describe the impact of Rinderpest on people’s livelihoods and the local economy in Africa in the

1890s.

3

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What were guilds ? How did they make it difficult for new merchants to set business in towns

of England ? Explain

3

/ OR

“The policy of racialism and discrimination was clearly visible in the colonial cities of India.”

Justify the statement by giving any three examples.

3

11

Why was China a major producer of printed material for a very long time ? Give any three

reasons.

3

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Explain any three contributions of Devaki Nandan Khatri in popularising the Hindi language.

3

12

Why did James Augustus Hickey claim that the Bengal Gazette was “a commercial paper

open to all, but influenced by none” ? Explain.

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Explain three changes in technology and society which led to an increase in readers of the

novel in 18th century Europe.

3

13

How have human activities caused the depletion of flora and fauna ? Explain.

3

14

"Indiscriminate use of resources has led to numerous problems." Justify the statement.

3

15

How is rainwater harvesting carried out in semi arid regions of Rajasthan ? Explain.

3

16 साम्प्रदानयिता किस रिार भारतीय लोितंत्र िे नलए खतरा ह?ै व्याख्या िीनजए । How does communalism threaten the Indian Democracy? Explain.

3

17

When do social difference lead to social unity? Explain with two examples.

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18

"Women are discriminated in India". Justify the statement with three examples

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19

Explain the working conditions of workers employed in the unorganised sector.

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20 2005

Describe the provisions of NREGA 2005.

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21

What are common developmental goals ? Give any two suitable examples of common

developmental goals.

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22

Assess the role of technology in shaping the world economy of 19th century.

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How did the First World War create a dramatically new situation in Indian industries ?

Explain

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/ OR

19

Explain any five sources of entertainment which came up in the 19th century in England to

provide leisure activities.

5

23 1878

What led the colonial government to pass the Vernacular Press Act in 1878 ? How did it affect

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the vernacular newspapers ?

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How did novels in British India help colonial administrators and Indians both ? Explain.

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24

How is the ethnic composition of Belgium very complex? Explain.

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25

Explain any five methods of rainwater harvesting.

5

26

How does the Constitution of India ensure that India remains a secular state? Explain.

5

27

What did the black-gloved and raised clenched fists mean ? Why did the two athletes do so ? What were the consequences ?

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28

Differentiate between the public sector and private sector. Why do people support public sector ? Give any three reasons.

5

29 5

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Suggest any five ways and measures to increase employment opportunities in India.

30 (a) A

(A)

(b)

(B)

(C)

30

(30.1)

(30.2)

(30.3)

(a) One item A is shown in the given political outline map of India. Identify this item

with the help of following information and write its Correct name on the line marked on the

map.

(A) Type of forests

(b) On the same political outline map of India, locate and label the following items with

appropriate symbols

(B) Periyar Tiger Reserve

(C) Hirakud Dam

Note : The following questions are for the visually impaired Candidates only in lieu of Q.

No.30

(30.1) What type of forests are found in Madhya Pradesh ?

(30.2) In which state is Periyar Tiger Reserve located ?

(30.3) In which state is Hirakud dam located ?

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