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Social Science, Test 2
XSEED Summative Assessment – Test 2
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NAME: _____________________________________ GRADE: ________ SECTION: ________
PART I – Short Answer Questions 30 Marks
1. Choose the correct option to fill in the blanks. A. The Deccan plateau region has fertile black soil and a warm, humid climate. The crop
that grows in this region is (wheat/cotton/tea).
B. Although India grows many crops and has large quantities of raw materials, the
industries are still not developed. This could be because of a lack of
(abundant labour/production of raw material/infrastructure).
C. The Mughal emperors had become weak after the death of Aurangzeb. The trading
companies therefore became powerful at the cost of the
(rise/progress/decline) of the Mughal empire.
D. Rahul earns Rs 20,000 every month out of which he spends Rs 10,000 and the rest he
keeps in the bank. The part of his income which he keeps in the bank is part of his
(exports/expenditure/savings).
E. Ramesh worked in a factory which used harmful gases and chemicals. The workers did
not wear masks. The gas leaked from the factory and took the lives of many workers.
This happened because the management did not ensure that
(rescue/environment/safety) measures were in place.
F. The (Great Lakes/Mountains/Plains) region in the USA contributes
90% of the total production of steel in the country. This is because iron and steel
industries require a regular water supply.
G. The East India Company used (peace/persuasion/force) to establish
itself in India. They defeated the French in wars and made the weak Mughal emperors
give them trading rights.
H. Shraddha wants to start her own designer clothing brand. This has been her long-term
goal for which she has been saving money. This means that she is planning to make an
(expenditure/income/investment).
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2. Write whether True or False and rewrite the false statements. A. In Dakshin Pradesh, people belonging to the so-called lower castes are not treated well.
The organisation that looks into these matters is the World Health Organisation.
B. Raju, a factory worker in Kishanpur state, is facing exploitation. He has not been getting the right amount of pay for his work. The Commission that looks after this issue is the National Commission of Women.
C. Geeta recently got married. However, she started having trouble in her marriage because she did not bring a dowry with her. The Act which will protect Geeta is the Hindu Remarriage Act.
3. Read the text and answer the questions.
A. Write 1 important piece of information you get from the text.
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The English East India Company or EEIC was formed in 1600 through a charter signed by Queen Elizabeth I. This granted them permission to trade with India. In due course, however, the traders became more demanding and began using exploitative tactics. The Indian handicrafts industry ultimately suffered a setback. We get all this information from well-maintained official records. The British believed that maintaining records helped to ensure better administration. Some Indian writers also began maintaining a record of the economic and social impact of British supremacy in India.
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B. Records of the British period are easier to find than records of the ancient or medieval period. Why do you think this is so? Write any 2 reasons.
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4. Read the case studies and answer the questions.
Jollyland is a city where means of transport and communication are very well developed. Some of the most reputable universities have been established here.
Emerald City has many beautiful lakes and is very popular among tourists.
If you were to set up an IT company, in which city — Jollyland or Emerald City, would you do so? Write 2 reasons for your answer.
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5. Read the text and answer the questions.
Bernier was a traveller who exchanged goods through the barter system in Europe during the Middle Ages. For example, to obtain silk, he had to exchange furs. However, he was not sure if the fur he was exchanging had the same value as the silk.
Ramesh is a merchant in today’s times and for the goods that he sells, he gets money in return, in the form of coins or bank notes. He makes sure that he gets money equal to the value of the goods he sells.
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A. Would you like to exchange goods like Bernier, or like Ramesh? Why? Write 2 reasons for your answer.
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B. Money is a measure of value. Explain the statement with 2 reasons.
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6. Read the text and answer the questions.
A. Do you think that the changes brought by the British would encourage soldiers to fight for the British, or revolt against them? Write 2 reasons for your answer.
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The British brought about changes in the army and the police force. They not only increased the army, but also converted peasants into soldiers. Although the soldiers were well-trained and were paid a regular salary, they were ill-treated and not allowed to be appointed to high positions.
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B. Why did the British feel the need to increase the army and the police force? Write 1 reason for your answer.
7. Read the text and answer the question.
Write any 2 things that could have been done to avoid a disaster like the Bhopal Gas tragedy.
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8. Read the text and answer the question.
Explain with 2 reasons why the Indian peasants did not benefit from the cultivation of indigo.
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The cultivation of indigo, a cash crop, did not benefit the Indian peasants. They were forced to grow this crop instead of rice which was their staple food crop. The British profited a great deal from the indigo trade.
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The Bhopal gas tragedy led to the loss of thousands of lives. This industrial disaster happened when the highly toxic gas called Methyl Isocyanate (MIC), along with other chemicals, leaked out of the Union Carbide pesticide plant. The main cause of this leak was poor maintenance of the valves and pipelines in the plant.
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9. Read the text and answer the questions.
Would conservative people or people who were educated have opposed these reforms? Write 1 reason for your answer.
10. Look at the picture and answer the questions.
Refugee Camp: Displacement in Africa after a war
A. What kind of problems do people in refugee camps like this face? Write any 1.
B. Which civil and political rights of these people are being violated in this situation?
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Social reformers worked to improve the position of women in society. However some people were against these reforms for women.
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PART II – Long Answer Questions 30 Marks
11. Read the text and answer the questions.
A. Write any 2 differences between the Subsidiary Alliance and the Doctrine of Lapse.
Subsidiary Alliance Doctrine of Lapse
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B. Write any 2 reasons why the British could successfully rule India.
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The British adopted policies like the Subsidiary Alliance under which rulers were compelled to pay for the upkeep of British troops. Under the Doctrine of Lapse, adopted sons were not considered rulers’ legal heirs.
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12. Read the biographies of Raja Ram Mohan Roy and Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar and answer the questions.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
• Born into a Brahmin family
• Founded the Brahmo Samaj in 1828
• Was deeply affected when his brother’s wife was forced to commit ‘Sati’
• Wanted to remove this evil social practice
With Lord William Bentinck’s help, a law was passed in 1829 which made Sati punishable
• Was a scholar and reformer
• Protested against child marriage
• Believed the condition of women could improve through education
• Helped in opening 35 schools for girls in Bengal
• Dedicated his life to social reforms
Law passed in 1856 by the British allowing widows to remarry
A. Write any 2 kinds of discrimination that women faced at the time of Raja Ram Mohan Roy and Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar.
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B. Write any 2 steps that Raja Ram Mohan Roy and Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar took to improve the position of women in society.
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C. Do you think the position of women has improved in present times? Write 1 reason to support your answer.
13. Look at the picture and answer the questions.
A Steel Factory
A. Is this a small-scale or a large-scale industry? Write 1 reason for your answer.
B. Write any 2 products made of iron and steel that you use in daily life.
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C. If you were to set up an iron and steel industry in India, in which part would you do it? Jamshedpur or Jaipur? Write 2 reasons for your answer.
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D. Will the setting up of an iron and steel industry have a negative impact on the environment? Give 2 reasons for your answer.
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14. Read the East India Company record and answer the questions.
A. What were the conditions in Bengal that allowed the British to capture the state? Write any 2 reasons.
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During the 18th century, Bengal was under repeated attack by external powers and had internal conflicts. The English East India Company (EEIC) took advantage of this and tried to establish itself. Siraj-ud-Daulhah, the ruler of Bengal, understood the company’s intentions and tried to remove the EEIC. Meanwhile the company tried capturing different parts of India. Eventually the British gained control over India. After establishing themselves, they brought about changes in many areas of administration. Land revenue was one of them. This was the introduction of Permanent Settlement where zamindars were made owners of land. Peasants, on the other hand, had no rights.
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B. Do you think the British were successful in capturing Bengal? Write 1 reason.
C. Do you think the introduction of Permanent Settlement was beneficial for the zamindars? Write 2 reasons to support your answer.
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D. Did the land revenue systems introduced by the British affect the peasants in a good or a bad way? Write 1 reason for your answer.
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Score Report
Name: ________________________________________________________________________
Roll No.: _______________ Grade: _______________ Section: _______________
To be filled in by the teacher:
SECTION QUESTION NUMBER/TOPIC MARKS TOTAL MARKS
Part I
Short Answer
Questions
1. Fill in the Blanks 4
2. True and False 3
3. Sources of Information 3
4. Industries: Case Studies 3
5. Barter System and Use of Money 5
6. Methods of Colonial Administration 3
7. Industries 2
8. Agriculture and its Impact on Rural Society 2
9. Opposition to Social Reformers 2
10. Human Rights & the UN 3
PART I SUBTOTAL 30
Part II
Long Answer
Questions
11. Policies of Direct and Indirect Annexation used by the British for their Expansion in India
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12. Women, Caste & Reform 8
13. Iron and Steel Industries 8
14. The Conquest of Bengal and Introduction of Land Revenue Systems
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PART II SUBTOTAL 30
TOTAL MARKS 60
