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Which reason is ruled over the period SMT SRDF VIVEKANANDA VIDYALAYA CHROMPET, CHENNAI 600044 SOCIAL SCIENCE (Code - 087) X STD SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER -4 (2020-2021) Time allowed: 3Hrs Maximum marks: 80 General instructions: 1. Question paper comprises five section A,B,C,D and E. There are 32 questions in the question paper. All questions are compulsory. 2. Section A Question no. 1 to 16 are objective type questions of 1 mark each. 3. Section B Question no. 17 to 22 are short answer type questions, carrying 3 marks each. Each answer should not exceed 80 words. 4. Section C Question no. 23 to 26 are source based questions carrying 4 marks each 5. Section D Question no. 27 to 31 are long answer type questions, carrying 5 marks each. Each answer should not exceed 120 words. 6. Section E Question no. 32 is map based carrying 5 marks with two parts, 32.1 from History ( 2 marks ) and 32.2 from Geography (3 marks ). 7. There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided in few questions. Only one of the choices in such questions has to be attempted. 8. In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary. SECTION A 16X 1=16 marks I.Choose the correct answer 1.Which region is ruled over by the Hapsburg empire? a). Australia- Hungary b).France -Netherland c).Spain- Portugal d).Scotland- Ireland 2. Which country began to use language as a weapon of national resistance? a). Poland b.)Prussia c). Hungary d).Austria 3..Match the following items given in Column A with those in Column B. Choose the correct answer from the options given below: Column A Column B (A) 1919 (i) Non-cooperation movement adopted (B) 1920 (ii) All Parties Conference (C) 1921 (iii) Satyagraha against Rowlett Act (D) 1928 (iv) Firing at peasants near Rai Bareilly (a) (A-iii), (B-iv), (C-i), (D-ii) (b) (A-iii), (B-i), (C-iv), (D-ii) (c) (A-iv), (B-ii), (C-i), (D-iii) (d) (A-iv),( B-I), (C-ii), (D-iii) 4.____________________ is the metal extraction process from an ore. (Or) ________________is a method to trap solid hand work for NASA method to trap solid from the wastewater. 5. First cotton textile mill set up at Mumbai in _______________ a).1864 b).1874 c).1844 d).1854 6.Which of the following is essential for sustainable acceptance of all forms of life. a). resource planning b).resource management c).resource extraction d). resource generation 7. Identify the soil with the help of following features. a).It is found in Deccan trap region and is made up of Lava flows b).It develops deep cracks during the hot summer, which helps in aeration of the soil. c). It is rich in nutrients like calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate and lime but it is poor in phosphoric content 8. The running water cuts through the clayey soil and make the channel as_________________ a). Bad land b).gullies c).delta d)none of these 9. Which of the following languages is not spoken in Belgium ? a).French b)Spanish c).Germany d).Dutch 10.Define the following a).Horizontal Distribution of power sharing (or) b).Vertical distribution of power sharing 11. a).Which body conducts the election to panchayat and municipalities? (Or) b).Who administers the whole district ? 12. The per capita income of different countries is counted in which currency? a). Rupees b). Pounds c).US dollar d).mark 13. In India ________________ sector is largest employer, while _____________sector generates largest income . a).secondary ,tertiary b). Tertiary, secondary c). primary , tertiary d) tertiary, secondary 14.Arrange the following options in the correct sequence. a).deposit extra cash with bank cheque a).A-B-C-D b).A-C-B-D b).withdraw money c).write a d).open a bank account c).D-A-C-B d).D-C-B-A 15. Choose the reason for which MNC are attracted to India for investment a).India has educated English speaking people b).India has skilled professionals c) India has lot of natural resources d) all of the above 16. In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason(R). Read the statements and choose the correct option. Assertion (A): Collateral is an asset that the borrower owns and provides this as a guarantee to the lender until the loan is repaid. Reason (R): Until the loan is repaid, the asset belongs to the lender. Options: (a) Both (A) and (R) are true. (b) Both are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) (c) (A) is correct but (R) is wrong. (d) (A) is wrong but (R) is correct. SECTION - B 3 6 = 18 17. What is mean by idea of Satyagraha? 18.(a). What changes came in Nationalism in Europe of 1848? who was the architect of this process ? How was it practised? (or) (b). How did nationalism develop through culture in Europe? 19. what is mean by the term resources ? List the types of resources Classified on the basis of the ownership ? 20.a)Differentiate between Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat (or) b) Do you take decentralization as means to minimise the conflicts? give your view point. 21. All the three sectors of economy are interdependent on one another.Explain the interdependence of the sector references to the Transportation system. 22. What is development ? what are the indicators used by UNDP for measuring development? compare it with World Bank report SECTION - C 4 4 = 16 marks 23. Read the source given below and answer the questions that follows: As the different Slavic nationalities struggled to defne their identity and independence the Balkan area became an area of intense conflict. The Balkan states were fiercely jealous of each other and each hoped to gain more territory at the expense of the others. Matters were further complicated because the Balkans also became the scene of big power rivalry. During this period, there was intense rivalry among the European powers over trade and colonies as well as naval and military might. These rivalries were very evident in the way the Balkan problem unfolded. Each power Russia, Germany, England, Austria-Hungary was keen on countering the hold of the other s powers over the Balkans, and extending it sown control over the area. This led to a series of wars in the region and finally the Crist World War. Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option: 23.1(A) The First World war was fought between(a) Central and Allied powers (b) Axis and Allied Powers(c) US and Japan (d) England and India 23,2(B) Which of the following holds true for the Balkans? (a) The Balkan area was ruled by Spanish rulers. (b) The rebellious nationalities in the Balkans thought of their struggles as attempts to win back their long-lost independence. (c) Balkan states were located in Africa (d) Balkan states were very prosperous. 23.3(C) Balkan became an area of conflict in (a) 1881 (b) 1891 (c) 1871 (d) 1861 (D) Which of the following phrases best describe Slavs? (a) An ethnic majority group in Europe. (b) A religious group in Africa. (c) A linguistic group in Germany. (d) None of the above. 24. Read the source given below and answer the questions that follows: After an industrial activity starts, urbanization follows. Sometimes, industries are located in or near the cities. Thus, industrialization and urbanization go hand in hand. Cities provide markets and also provide services such as banking, insurance, transport, lab our, consultants and financial advice etc. to the industry. Many industries tend to come together to make use of the advantages offered by the urban centers known as agglomeration economies. Gradually, a large industrial agglomeration takes place. Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option: 24.1(A) How do industrialization and urbanization go hand in hand? (a) Urbanization gives rise to new markets, demands increase and thus, more industries establish their units in such areas. (b) Industrial activities stimulate the process of urbanization. (c) More industries employ more people; lifestyles are improved and better infrastructure is set up. (d) All of the above. 24.2(B) What do you mean by Agglomeration? (a) Assemblage or a mixture (b) Compound of chemicals (c) Economically stable (d) None of the above 24.3(C) Which of the following can NOT be an agglomeration economy? (a) A city with a large market and all services like transportation, communication, financial consultation, labour force etc. in place. (b) A small town with a smaller market, but all the services. (c) A village with no transportation facilities. (d) None of the above. 24.4(D) Which of the following factors affect the choice of Industrial location? (a) Availability of raw material, capital and power supply. (b) Availability of good houses right next to the factories. (c) Availability of luxurious cars close to the location (d) Availability of schools next to the factory. 25. Read the source given below and answer the questions that follows: Constitutional provisions are necessary for the success of federalism but these are not sufficient. If the federal experiment has succeeded in India it is not merely because of the clearly laid out constitutional provisions. The real success of federalism in India can be attributed to the nature of democratic politics in our country. This ensured that the spirit of federalism, respect for diversity and desire for living together became a shared ideal in our country. Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option: 25.1(A) Some states in India were created not on the basis of language, but to recognize differences based on. (a) Culture, ethnicity or geography (b) Culture and geography (c) Ethnicity and geography (d) Biodiversity, ethnicity and culture 25.2(B) Given below are some statements about federations. Identify which of them are advantages of the formation of linguistic states in India using the codes given below: (i) It has made the country more united. (ii) It has made administration easier. (iii) Constitutional provisions are not necessary for the success of federalism (iv) Indian constitution gives the status of national language to Hind Options: (a) Only (i) and (iii) are correct. (b) Only (iii) and (iv) are correct (c) Only (i) and (ii) are correct. (d) Only (ii) and (iv) are correct .25.3 (C) In which schedule of the Indian Constitution are Scheduled Languages included? (a) In the Fifth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. (b) In the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. (c) In the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution. (d) In the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. 25.4(D) Which of the following was the first and a major test for democratic politics in our country? (a) The creation of Linguistic States (b) The language policy of India (c) The Centre-State Relations (d) The making of coalition governments 26. Read the source given below and answer the questions that follows: There is no organization which supervises the credit activities of lenders in the informal sector. They can lend at whatever interest rate they choose. There is no one to stop them using unfair means to get their money back Higher cost of borrowing means a larger part of the earnings of the borrowers is used to repay the loan. Hence, borrowers have less income left for themselves. In certain cases, the high interest rate for borrowing can mean that the amount to be repaid is greater than the income of the borrower. This could lead to an increasing debt and debt trap. Also, people who might wish to start an enterprise by borrowing cannot do so because of the high cost of borrowing. Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option: 26.1(A) The passage given above is related to which of the following options? (a) The informal sector credit in India (b) The formal sector credit in India (c) Both (a) and (b) (d) None of these 26.2 (B) How does the RBI monitor the banks in India? (a) In actually maintaining the cash balance. (b) It sees that the banks give loans to small cultivators, small industries, and to small borrowers. (c) Banks have to submit their lending reports to the RBI periodically. (d) All of these. 26.3(C) Which of the following lending activities are considered in the informal sector? (a) Monetary help given by neighbors in marriage. (b) Monetary help rendered by relatives in illness. (c) Monetary help extended by friends during drought like situation. (d) Money borrowed from the employer to buy a plot. 26.4(D) The banks and cooperative societies need to lend more to people from remote areas because this would lead to higher incomes and people could then: (a) Grow crops (b) Set up small-scale industries (c) do business (d) All of the above SECTION D 5 5 = 25 marks 27. Give a brief description of Mahatma Gandhi s contribution to the Indian freedom struggle. OR b).Explain the objectives of the Treaty of Vienna' of 1815? 28.a). Describe any two merits of Railway and any two problems being faced by the Railway . (Or) b). Define the term tourism . Why is tourism known as trade ?explain. 29.Differentiate between national and regional parties. 30. Describe the role of citizen in a democracy? 31.a). How can we create more employment in secondary and tertiary sector in rural India? (Or) b) Describe the estimates of Planning Commission to create in tourism and education? SECTION-E 2+3=5 marks MAP SKILL BASED QUESTION 32. (a) Two places, A and B, have been marked on the given political outline map of India. Identify them with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them. (A) A place where violence occurred due to which Mahatma Gandhi suddenly called off the Non-cooperation movement. (B) A place of peasant, Satyagraha. (b) On the same outline map of India, locate and label any three of the following with suitable symbols. (i) Jamshedpur Iron and Steel Plant (i) Noida Software Technology Park (iii) Kandla Sea port (iv) Amritsar (Raja Sansui) International Airport (v) Kakra Para Nuclear Plant
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