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Class 10 CBSE Pre Board 2015 : Social Science 2 (Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) No. 2, Raipur)

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KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN; RAIPUR REGION SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT -II (2014 - 15) SOCIAL SCIENCE Class X Time Allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 90 : 3 : 90 General Instructions : i)There are 30 questions in all. All questions are compulsory. ii)Marks for each questions are indicated against the question. iii)Questions from serial number 1 to 8 are of 1 mark each. Write the answer in one word or sentence. iv)Questions from serial number 09 to 20 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these questions should not exceed 80 words each. v) Questions from serial number 21 to 28 are 5 marks questions. Answer of these questions should not exceed 120 words each. vi) Questions number 29 & 30 are map question of 3 marks each from History and Geography. vii) Attach the filled up maps inside your answer book. i) 30 i i ) i i i ) 1 8 - | i v) 9 20 - | 80 | v) 21 28 | 120 | vi ) 29 30 3 vi i ) | 1.Name the dynasty which has been restored to power in France after the congress of Vienna . [1] Or Name the blind poet from Vietnam who wrote , I would rather face eternal darkness than see the faces of traitors. 2.What is the best variety of Iron ore ? Name it. [1] - . 3.What was the major reason for the protest in Bolivia ? [1] ? 4.Name two countries having two party system. [1] . 5. Which element is often found missing from a non-democratic government ? [1] ? 6. Why do banks keep a small proportion of deposits as cash with themselves ? [1] ? 7.What is the difference between foreign trade and foreign investment ? ? [1] 8. Which logo would you observe while purchasing a pressure cooker ? [1] ( ) ? 9. The nation building process in Germany had demonstrated the dominance of the Prussian state power. Analyse any three characteristic features of Prussia s leadership role in movement for German 3x1=3 unification. Or Analyse any three steps taken by the French in Vietnam for building colonial economy. 10. What was the Khilafat Agitation ? Why did Gandhiji give support to this agitation ? ? 2+1=3 11. Who designed the Swaraj Flag ? What were the features of this flag ? How was it used as a symbol of defiance ? 1+1+1=3 ? ? ? 12. How can we conserve our mineral resources for future generation ? Explain any three ways. 3x1=3 ? ? 13.Explain any three factors responsible for the concentration of jute industry in the Hugli basin. 3x1=3 14.Study the map given and answer the question that follow : 1+1+1=3 (a) Name the super highway that joins G and H. (b) Give the proper term used for the super national highway connecting A,B,C and D. (c) What is the major objective of these super highways project ? | a) G H | b) A , B ,C D | c) ? 15.In what three ways do pressure groups and movements exert influence on politics ? *16. Democracy produces an accountable, responsive and legitimate government ? What values inculcate in the above statement. , ? [3] 17.Describe the expanded scope of democracy in the modern world. 3x1=3 18.Why is the rupee widely accepted as a medium of exchange ? Explain. [3] ? 19. What are the duties of consumers while purchasing a thing ? Write any three of them. 3x1=3 ? 20. The consumer redressal process is becoming cumbersome, expensive and time consuming. Do you agree ? Give two reasons in support of your answer. , ? | [3] 21.Explain any five measures and practices introduced by revolutionaries to create a sense of collective identity amongst the French people. [5] Or Who was the founder of Hoa- Hao movement ? Explain his contribution for his country. ? 22.Explain any five limitations of Civil Disobidience Movement started in 1930. 1930 | 23.Discuss any five major problems faced by the cotton textile industry in India. [5] 24. What is mass communication ? What are the different means of mass communication ? What is 1+1+3=5 the significance of mass communication in a country like India ? ? ? ? 25.What are the major challenges to political parties in India ?Explain any five. [5] 26. What is most distinctive about democracy is that its examination and experiment never gets [5] over . Comment. - 27. Who supervises the functioning of banks ? In what ways is the supervision done ? 1+4=5 ? ? 28.What are MNCs ? How do MNCs set up or control production in other countries ? Explain. 1+4=5 ? ? 29. On the given outline political map of India Locate and label the following items with appropriate symbols . i. Place associated with indigo planter movement. ii. Place where Gandhiji broke salt law iii. Place associated with the calling of non-cooperation movement by Gandhiji | i. ii. . iii. . 30. Three features A,B,C are marked on the given political map of India. Identify those features with the help of the following information and write their correct name on the lines marked on the map. A- A coal producing region in Tamil Nadu B- A software technology park in Odisha C- Southern most sea port of western coast. A , B C | A- B- C- MARKING SCHEME 1.Bourborn dynasty. Or NgyuyenDinhChieu 1 2.Magnetite 1 3. Increase in price of water by the MNC. 1 4. USA & UK 1 5.Transperancy. 1 6.Banks keep a small proportion of deposits as cash with themselves to pay the depositors who might come to withdraw money. 1 7. Foreign trade- trade reach beyond its own country. Foreign investment- investment made by MNC. 8. ISI 1 9.. i. Otto Von Bismarc, Chief Minister of Prussia, was the architect of this process of unification. ii. Three wars over seven years with Austria, Denmark and France ended in Prussian victory and completed the process of unification. 3x1=3 iii. The Prussian king William I was proclaimed the German Emperor or any relevant points (Any three Or i. Built canals and drained lands in Mekong delta to increase cultivation. 3x1=3 ii. Increased rice productin and allowed the export of rice to the international market. iii. Started projects to transport goods for trade , move military garrisons and control the entire region. 10 * Khilafat agitation :i. ii. iii. 2+1=3 World war I had ended with defeat of Ottoman Turks. Rumours of harsh treaty on Khalifa. To defend Khalifa s temporal powers Khilafat Committee was formed in 1919 (Any two to be explain) Gandhiji supported it because he saw it as an opportunity to bring Muslims under the Umbrella of a unified National movement. 11. * In 1921, Gandhiji had designed the Swaraj flag. 1+1+1=3 * It was given a tri colour (red, green and white) and had a spinning wheel in the centre representing the Ghandhian ideal of self help. * Carrying the flag, holding it aloft, during marches became a symbol of defiance. 12. i. Mineral resources should be used in a planned and sustainable manner. ii. Improve technology should be used. iii. iv. Recycling of metals by using scrap metals. Substitute should be used. (Any three) 3x1=3 13..Location of Jute industries , Factors:- 3x1=3 i)Proximity of jute producing areas. ii)Hoogly river provide water for processing raw jute. iii)Inexpensive water transport. iv)Cheaplabour from surrounding areas. v)Kolkata provides banking, insurance and port facilities (any three 14. a. East-West corridor 1+1+1=3 b.Golden Quadrilateral c. To reduce time and distance between mega cities. 15. Pressure groups and movements exert influence on politics in various ways : 1+1+1=3 i. They try to gain public support and sympathy for their goals and activity by carrying out information campaigns, organizing meetings , file petitions etc. They also try to influence the media into giving more attention to there issues. ii. They often organize protest activity like strikes and disrupting government programmes . iii.Business groups often employ professional lobbyists or sponsor expensive advertisements. Some may participate in official bodies and committees that offer advice to the government. 16. A democracy produces an accountable, responsive & legitimate govt. 1+1+1=3 i. People have a right to choose their rulers and have control over the rulers. ii. They can take part in decision making process, so it is accountable. iii. It is responsive to the needs and expectations of the people. iv. It is legitimate because of people s own government.(Or Any other relevant points) 17. In modern society democracy is not limited to its very common but its area or scope has been widened . i. Democratic rights are not limited to the right to vote, to stand in elections and form political parties. A democracy should grant some social and economic rights to its citizens. ii. The very spirit of power sharing in democracy is extended to the power sharing between govt. and social groups. iii.Modern democracy cannot value only the voice of majority but it respects the voice of minority as well. iv.Democracy eliminates discrimination based on caste, religion and gender. (Any three) 3x1=3 18. Rupee is widely accepted as a medium of exchange because. i. It is authorized by the government of the country. ii. Its demand and supply can be controlled by the Reserve Bank of the country. 3x1=3 iii. In India the law legalized the use of rupee as a medium of payment that cannot be refused in setting transaction in India. iv.In India RBI issues currency notes on behalf of central govt. (Any three) 19. i. Consumer should look at the quality of the product, market price, expiry date etc. ii.They should purchase standard products with seal of ISI or the Agmark. 3x1=3 iii.They should ask for cash memo. 20. Yes. Consumers need to engage lawyers which costs money and expensive. Cases require time for filing and attending court. 1+2=3 Purchases are mostly small and cash memos are rarely issued. 21. Measures and practices introduced by revolutionaries : i.The ideas of la-patrie and la-citoyen emphasized the nation of united community enjoying equal rights under the constitution. ii. New French flag, the tricolor was chosen to replace the former royal standard. 5x1=5 iii. The Estates General was elected by the body of active citizens and renamed National Assembly. iv. New hymns were composed and martyrs commemorated. v. internal customs and duties were abolished. vi.Uniform system of weights and measures were adopted. vii. Regional dialects were discouraged and French was written & spoken in Paris. (Any five points) Or Huynh Phu So was the founder of Hoa Hao movement. * He was always helpful to the poor people. *His criticism against useless expenditure had a wide appeal. * He also opposed the sale of girl brides. * He opposed gambling and use of alcohol and opium. (Any other relevant points) 22. The limitations of Civil Disobedience movement 1930-34. 1+4=5 i. The inclination of untouchables or dalits to depressed class movement and their indifferent attitude towards this movement. ii. Indifferent or partial co-operation of traders and businesses due to growing influence of Marxian socialism in India. iii. Lukewarm response of Muslim political organization 5x1=5 iv. Industrial workers stayed aloof. v. Indifferent attitude of peasants after Gandhi-Irwin pact 1931 Or any relevant points 23. i.our trade ingarments is only 4 per cent of the world s total. ii. . The weaving, knitting and processing units cannot use much of the high quality yarn that is produced in the country. iii. most of the production is in fragmented small units,which cater to the local market. This mismatch is a major drawback for the industry. . 5x1=5 iv.Power supply is erratic and machinery needsto be upgraded in the weaving and processing sectors in particular. v.Other problems are the low output of labour and stiff competition with synthetic fibre 24. Mass communication- means that media which covers large number of people at the same time. Different means of Mass communication : radio, television, films and internet, newspapers and magazines etc. 1+1+3=5 Significance : i.Covers large number of people. ii. Source of education & entertainment iii. Most instant means of mass information iv.Brings all classes of people together 25.Challenges : 5x1=5 i. ii. iii. iv. v. Lack of internal democracy Challenge of dynastic succession Growing role of money and muscle power Parties do not offer a meaningful choice to voters. Corruption 26. i.Our interest in and fascination for democracy often pushes us into taking a position that democracy can address all socio-economic and political problems. ii.If some of our expectations are not met,we start blaming the idea of democracy. 5x1=5 Or, we start doubting if we are living in a democracy. iii. The first step towards thinking carefully about the outcomes of democracy is to recognise that democracy is just a form of government. iv.It can only create conditions for achieving something. v.The citizens have to take advantage of those conditions and achieve those goals. 27.* RBI supervise. i. The RBI monitors that the banks actually maintain the cash balance. 1+4=5 ii. The RBI sees that the banks give loans not just to profit making business and traders . iii.Banks also give loans to small cultivators, small scale industries etc iv.The rate of interest of the formal lenders is decided by the RBI . v.The rate of interest is low. 28. Multinational companies are the those who set up their production & trade in different countries. 1+4=5 Different ways are : i.Direct investment ii. By joint venture. iii.By buying local companies. iv.By placing orders to small producers. v.By assembling products from different countries.(Any four) 29. i. Champaran ii.D andi iii.Chaurichaura 30. 1+1+1=3

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