Test Paper | Class X - Summative Assessment II
Sample Paper - SOCIAL SCIENCESummative Assessment - 2 (Term – II)
Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks : 90
General Instructions
1. The question paper has 31 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
2. Marks are indicated against each question.
3. This question paper consists of FOUR SECTIONS. Section A of the question paper contains Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) from serial number 1 to 10 of 1 mark each. These Ten questions of Section A are to be answered on a separate sheet provided. This part has to be completed in first 30 minutes only and the answer sheet must be handed over to the invigilator before starting Section B.
4. In Section B, C and D of the question paper, there are Twenty One questions from serial no. 11 to 31 which are to be attempted in 2 hours and 30 minutes. This part should be attempted only after the stipulated time given for Section A.
5. Questions from serial number 11 to 22 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these questions should not exceed 80 words each.
6. Questions from serial number 23 to 30 are 4 marks questions. Answers of these questions should not exceed 120 words each.
7. Question number 31 is a map question of 4 marks from Geography only. After completion, attach the map inside your answer book.
SECTION-A
(Question numbers 1 to 10 carry 1 mark each)1. The 1830s were years of great economic hardship in __________. [1]
(a) Asia
(b) Europe
(c) Africa
(d) North America
Or
In 1911, the long established monarchy in China was overthrown by a popular movement led by which leader? [1]
(a) Chiang-Kai-Shek
(b) Mao Le Dong
(c) Sun Yat-sen
(d) None of these
2. Which of the following Acts allowed detention of political prisoners without trial for two years? [1]
(a) Government of India Act, 1909
(b) Government of India Act, 1919
(c) Rowlatt Act
(d) Indian Independence Act
3. Which is the highest quality hard coal? [1]
(a) Lignite
(b) Bituminous
(c) Anthracite
(d) None of these
4. Production and consumption of which metal is often regarded as the index of a country’s development ? [1]
(a) Steel
(b) Gold
(c) Silver
(d) Copper
5. What are the terminal stations of East-West corridor? [1]
(a) Srinagar – Kanyakumari
(b) Silchar - Porbandar
(c) Varanasi - Kanyakumari
(d) Vadodara - Guwahati
6. Democracy evolves through __________. [1]
(a) Revolution
(b) Popular struggles
(c) Rebellion against government
(d) All of these
7. Which of the following parties was a major constituent of the Seven Party Alliance (SPA) which spearheaded the movement for democracy in Nepal? [1]
(a) Nepalese Congress Party
(b) Maoists
(c) Both of these
(d) None of these
8. Which challenge to democracy involves strengthening those institutions that help people’s participation and control? [1]
(a) Challenge of expansion
(b) Challenge of deepening of democracy
(c) Foundational challenge
(d) All of these
9. Most of the MNCs belong to which country? [1]
(a) America
(b) Japan
(c) European countries
(d) All of these
10. Prakash filed a case in a district level consumer court in New Delhi. Which consumer right did he exercise? [1]
(a) Right to be informed
(b) Right to choose
(c) Right to seek redressal
(d) Right to appeal
SECTION-B
(Question numbers 11 to 22 carry 3 marks each.)11. Describe any three factors responsible for the rise of nationalism in Europe. [3]
Or
Describe the role played by the US media in both supporting as well as criticising the war. [3]
12. What was the reason given by Mahatama Gandhi for launching the Non-Cooperation Movement? Explain any three main features of the Non-cooperation Movement. [3]
13. “When Gandhi relaunched Civil Disobedience Movement in 1932, the Industrial and Business classes were not interested in it.” Explain reasons behind it. [3]
14. Differentiate between the Conventional and Non-Conventional sources of energy. Which non-conventional source of energy is applicable most in the coastal areas? [2+1=3]
15. “Most of the Iron and Steel Industries are located on the Chhota Nagpur Plateau.” Give reasons. [3]
16. Why are the means of transportation and communications called the lifelines of a nation and its economy? [3]
17. Compare and contrast popular struggles with movements bringing out their main features. [3]
18. Do we prefer democracy only for moral reasons? Or are there some prudentrial reasons to support democracy too? Explain. [3]
19. Out of the three major challenges faced by democracy, which is the most difficult challenge? Why do you think so? [3]
20. How the earliest form of currency different from the present one? What makes the present form of currency important? [3]
21. Discuss the role of World Trade Organization in bringing about liberalization of trade. [3]
22. Explain the duties of a responsible consumer. [3]
SECTION-C
(Question numbers 23 to 30 carry 5 marks each.)
23. What did ‘Liberal Nationalism’ stand for? Discuss. [5]
Or
‘The battle against French colonial education became part of the larger battle against colonialism and for independence.’ Discuss. [5]
24. How did different social groups in Countryside conceive of the idea of Non-cooperation? Discuss. [5]
25. Why conservation of minerals is necessary? Explain a few steps for their conservation. [5]
26. Classify and Explain the Roads on the basis of their capacity. [5]
27. Compare and contrast between the ideological orientation of Indian National Congress (INC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). [5]
28. What makes Democratic government - an accountable, responsive and legitimate government? [5]
29. Distinguish between formal sector loans and informal sector loans. Why formal sector of loans needs to be promoted in rural areas? [5]
30. Why Government used to provide artificial protection to our industries before 1990? What made it change its policies? [5]
SECTION-D
(Question number 31 is a map question of 4 marks from Geography.)31. (a) Two features A and B are marked on the given outline 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. [2]
(A) Iron-Ore mine
(B) Silk Textile Centre
(b) Locate and label the following items on the same map with appropriate symbols. [2]
(i) Narora Nuclear Power Station
(ii) Surat - Textile Centre
Class X - Summative Assessment II
SOCIAL SCIENCE-X (TERM-II)
MODEL TEST PAPER
Summative Assessment - 2 (Term – II)
Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 90
General Instructions
1. The question paper has 31 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
2. Marks are indicated against each question.
3. This question paper consists of FOUR SECTIONS. Sections A of the question paper contain Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) from serial number 1 to 10 of 1 mark each. These Ten questions of Section A are to be answered on a separate sheet provided. This part has to be completed in first 30 minutes only and the answer sheet must be handed over to the invigilator before starting Section B.
4. In Section B, C and D of the question paper, there are Twenty One questions from serial no. 11 to 31 which are to be attempted in 2 hours and 30 minutes. This part should be attempted only after the stipulated time given for Section A.
5. Questions from serial number 11 to 22 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these questions should not exceed 80 words each.
6. Questions from serial number 23 to 30 are of 5 marks questions. Answers of these questions should not exceed 120 words each.
7. Question number 31 is a map question of 4 marks from Geography only. After completion, attach the map inside your answer book.
SECTION-A
(Question numbers 1 to 10 carry 1 mark each)1. What was the Civil Code of 1804 popularly known as? [1]
(a) Hitler’s Code
(b) Napoleonic Code
(c) Metternich’s Code
(d) None of these
Or
In 1925, in a population of 17 million in Vietnam, how many had passed the school leaving examination? [1]
(a) 200
(b) 400
(c) 1000
(d) 2000
2. During the Civil Disobedience Movement, the Congress was unwilling to support which demand of the peasants? [1]
(a) Reduction of land revenue
(b) ‘No rent’ campaign
(c) Both of these
(d) None of these
3. ________ is an important metal because it combines the strength of metals such as iron, with extreme lightness and also with good conductivity and great malleability. [1]
(a) Steel
(b) Aluminium
(c) Mica
(d) Manganese
4. In the early years, the cotton textile industry was concentrated in the cotton growing belt of : [1]
(a) Bihar - Uttar Pradesh
(b) Uttar Pradesh - Madhya Pradesh
(c) Kerala - Tamil Nadu
(d) Gujarat - Maharashtra
5. Over __________ million foreign tourists visit India every year. [1]
(a) 2.6
(b) 3.6
(c) 4.6
(d) 5.5
6. What is the objective of pressure groups and movements? [1]
(a) To directly control or share political power
(b) To form government
(c) To influence government policies
(d) None of these
7. Which of the following parties was formed in 1999 following a split in the Congress Party ? [1]
(a) CPI (M)
(b) BSP
(c) NCP
(d) AGP
8. About what percentage of the globe is under democratic government? [1]
(a) 75%
(b) 90%
(c) 95%
(d) 100%
9. Banks use the major portion of the deposits for which purpose? [1]
(a) To extend loans
(b) To repay loans
(c) For social service
(d) To pay to RBI
10. Which of the following is not a consumer right? [1]
(a) Right to be informed
(b) Right to choose
(c) Right to seek redressal
(d) Right to protest
SECTION-B
(Question numbers 11 to 22 carry 3 marks each.)11. Bring out the main features of Italian unification. [3]
Or
What was the rat menace? How did the French get rid of this menace? [3]
12. What did the liberalism mean to the middle classes in Europe? [3]
Or
How Nationalism in Vietnam emerged through the efforts of different sections of the society to fight against the French? Explain. [3]
13. “The sense of collective belonging came partly through the experience of united struggles. But there were also a variety of cultural processes through which nationalism captured people’s imagination.” Prove with examples. [3]
14. From which ore Aluminium is extracted? What is its importance? [3]
15. Explain any three features of the National Jute Policy formulated in 2005. [3]
16. Where should the steel plants be ideally located? Explain any three points. [3]
17. Explain how the activities of pressure groups are useful in the functioning of a democratic government. [3]
18. Describe any four functions of the political parties in a democracy. [3]
19. Do you agree with the view that democracy in India has strengthened the claims of the disadvantaged and discriminated castes for equal status and equal opportunity ? Justify your answer citing three examples. [3]
20. Why should the banks and cooperative societies provide more loan facilities to the rural households in India? Give four reasons. [3]
21. You are faced by two arguments : one is that globalization has hurt our country’s development; the other is that globalization is helping India develop. Which argument will you support and why? [3]
22. What is standardization of products? Mention any two organizations responsible for the standardization of products in India. [3]
SECTION-C
(Question numbers 23 to 30 carry 4 marks each.)23. ‘Following the defeat of Napoleon in 1815, European governments were driven by a spirit of conservatism.’ Elaborate giving four examples. [5]
Or
What was the purpose behind the establishment of the Tonkin Free School? Did the French succeed in their objective? [5]
24. Describe the Satyagraha movements launched by Gandhiji in the years 1916 and 1917. [5]
25. “Initially Cotton textile industry were mostly located at Gujarat and Maharashtra, but now are spreading all over India.” Explain reasons with suitable examples.
26. (a) State any two merits of roadways which makes it advantageous over other modes of transport.
(b) What is the significance of the border roads? [2+3=5]
27. Define interest groups. How many types of interest groups are there, differentiate between them. [5]
28. Describe the challenges faced by political parties in a democracy. [5]
29. What are Self-Help Groups? Describe any four advantages of ‘Self Help Groups’ for the poor. [5]
30. How is the consumer redressal process becoming cumbersome? Give reasons. [5]
SECTION-D
(Question number 31 is a map question of 4 marks from Geography.)31. Three features A and B are marked on the given 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. [2]
(A) Nuclear power plant (B) Iron-ore mine
Or
Locate and label the following features on the same map with appropriate symbols. [2]
(i) Indore – Cotton textile centre
(ii) Anantnag – Silk industry
Class X - Social Science - SA II
Summative Assessment - II (Sample Paper)
Class X - Social Science
Time - 3 hrs Maximum Marks - 90
General Instructions
1. The question paper has 31 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
2. Marks are indicated against each question.
3. This question paper consists of FOUR SECTIONS. Sections A of the question paper contain Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) from serial number 1 to 10 of 1 mark each. These Ten questions of Section A are to be answered on a separate sheet provided. This part has to be completed in first 30 minutes only and the answer sheet must be handed over to the invigilator before starting Section B.
4. In Section B, C and D of the question paper, there are Twenty One questions from serial no. 11 to 31 which are to be attempted in 2 hours and 30 minutes. This part should be attempted only after the stipulated time given for Section A.
5. Questions from serial number 11 to 22 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these questions should not exceed 80 words each.
6. Questions from serial number 23 to 30 are 5 marks questions. Answers of these questions should not exceed 120 words each.
7. Question number 31 is a map question of 4 marks from Geography only. After completion, attach the map inside your answer book.
SECTION-A
(Question numbers 1 to 10 carry 1 mark each)1. Which of the following measures was adopted by French revolutionaries to create a sense of collective identity among the French people ? [1]
(A) The ideas of la patri and le citoyen were emphasized.
(B) The Estate General was renamed the National Assembly.
(C) French, as it was spoken and written in Paris, became the common language of the nation.
(D) All of these
Or
What was the reason for the Scholars Revolt in 1868? [1]
(A) French colonial rule
(B) Large scale conversion to Christianity
(C) Both of these
(D) None of these
2. Why did Mahatma Gandhi relaunch the Civil Disobedience Movement? [1]
(A) The Second Round Table Conference was a failure
(B) The government had began a new cycle of repression
(C) The Congress had been declared illegal
(D) All of these
3. The Balaghat mines in Madhya Pradesh produce 52 per cent of India’s which mineral? [1]
(A) Silver
(B) Copper
(C) Tin
(D) Bauxite
4. Which of the following industries is based on agricultural raw materials? [1]
(A) Iron
(B) Cement
(C) Cotton
(D) Automobiles
5. Which of the following is National Waterways No. 1 [N.W. No. 1]? [1]
(A) The Ganga river between Allahabad and Haldia
(B) The Brahmaputra river between Sadiya and Dhubri
(C) The West-Coast canal in Kerala
(D) None of these
6. Trade unions, business associations and professional bodies are which type of organization?
(A) Public interest groups
(B) Sectional interest groups
(C) Movement groups
(D) None of these
7. Which of the following parties does not believe in Marxism–Leninism? [1]
(A) CPI
(B) CPI (M)
(C) NCP
(D) MCC
8. Most of the established democracies face which kind of challenge to democracy? [1]
(A) Foundational challenge
(B) Challenge of expansion
(C) Challenge of deepening of democracy
(D) None of these
9. Which of the following is crucial for the country’s development? [1]
(A) Credit
(B) Costly and unaffordable credit
(C) Cheap and affordable credit
(D) None of these
10. When did the UNO adopt the UN Guidelines for Consumer Protection? [1]
(A) 1983
(B) 1985
(C) 1990
(D) 2000
SECTION-B
(Question numbers 11 to 23 carry 3 marks each.)
11. ‘During the nineteenth century, nationalism emerged as a force which brought about sweeping changes in the political and mental world of Europe.’ Explain. [3]
Or
Who was Francis Garnier? Why was he killed by soldiers of the court? [3]
12. Why did Gandhiji launch the Civil Disobedience Movement? [3]
13. What do you understand by Rat-hole Mining? [3]
14. Why is it important for our country to keep the mill sector loomage lower than powerloom and handloom ? [3]
15. Why is it important for us to improve our weaving sector instead of exporting yarn in large quantities? [3]
16. Is the influence of pressure groups and movements healthy for democracy? Discuss. [3]
17. Do you prefer Monarchy or Democracy? Justify your answer by giving three reasons. [3]
18. Is economic growth in democracies accompanied by increased inequalities between the people? Justify your answer. [3]
19. Examine various aspects of legal ways of reforming politics. [3]
20. What do you understand by ‘Fair globalization’? [3]
21. How has rapid improvement in technology quickened the pace of globalization in India? [3]
22. What is Consumer’s International? How does it function? [3]
23. How will you exercise your right as a consumer if you happen to fall ill after consuming adulterated milk ? [3]
SECTION-C
(Question numbers 23 to 30 carry 5 marks each.)
24. How and why was Ireland forcibly incorporated into the United Kingdom in 1801? [5]
Or
According to Paul Bernard, what were the barriers to economic growth in Vietnam?
25. Describe the consequences of Jallianwala massacre on the national movement of India? [5]
26. What types of pollution are created by Industries? Discuss any two of them. [5]
27. Why is air travel preferred in north-eastern states? [5]
28. Distinguish between national and state parties in India. [5]
29. Why are demand deposits considered as money? [5]
30. Define three rights and three duties of a consumer. [5]
SECTION-D
(Question number 31 is a map question of 4 marks from Geography.)31. Locate and label the following items with appropriate symbols on the political map of India. [4]
(i) Namrup – Thermal power station
(ii) Srinagar – Woollen textiles centre
(iii) Mohali – Software Technology Park
(iv) Cardinal points of the East -West corridor.
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