10th std social science sa1 model question paper-1 eng version 2018-19 gurumurthy

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT-01

SUB: SOCIAL SCIENCE
Time : 2hr 30min                           MODEL PAPER- 1                     Max Marks : 80

I.    Choose the appropriate answer and write along with its alphabet:            10 x 1 = 10
1.    Kora and Alahabad given to Marathas by____________________
a.    Shuja-Ud-Daula            c. Raghunath Rao
b.    Lord Dalhousie            d. Sha Alam II
2.    Among the following identify the French Colony.  ________________
a.    Mahe                c. Surat
b.    Goa                d. Bengal
3.    The Young Bengal Movement was started by_________________
a.    Dr. Athma Ram Panduranga        c. Jyotiba Phule
b.    Swami Vivekananda              D. Henry Louis Vivian Derozio
4.    The National Commission for Women came into existence in the year____________
a.    1953        b. 1992        c. 2001        d. 2009
5.    The Indian Constitution directs to adopt the Foreign Policy of India through______
a.    Article 17        b. Article 21        c. Article 51        d. Article 53
6.    ‘An artist painting a picture for his own Satisfaction’. This is an example for___________
a.    Paid work                c. Unorganized work
b.    Organized work            d. Unpaid work
7.    I protect India, by obstructing the cold winds which blow from Siberian region. Who am I?___________
a.    Western Ghats             c. Eastern Ghats
b.    Peninsular Plateau          d. Himalayan Mountain
8.    Kaziranga National Park : Assam :: Bannerughatta National Park :___________________
a.    Telangana        b. Bihar        c. Karnataka        d. Punjab
9.    Which among the following countries come under developing nation?
a.    India         b. Canada        c. Australia        d. USA
10.    “Banks do not give any interest on these deposits but collect service charges”. The type of account is_____
a.    Savings Bank account        c. Term deposit account
b.    Current account             d. Recurring deposit account



     ll.   Answer the following in a word / sentence each:                    14 x 1 = 14
11.    Why did Francisco de Almeida implement ‘Blue water Policy’?
12.    “The Indian farmers were born in debt, lived in debt and died in debt due to the land tax policies of the British”. Who gave this statement?
13.     Who led 1857 revolt in Kanpur?
14.    Why Annie Besant was called as ‘Shwetha Saraswathi’?
15.    What are the reasons for tension between India and Pakistan?
16.    When did the government of India implement ‘Untouchability Crime Act’?
17.    Name the India’s neighbouring counties situated in north west.
18.    How are the Lakshadweep islands formed?
19.    During the winter season India gets oblique rays of the sun. Why?
20.    Which is the largest river of India?
21.    What is Intensive Farming?
22.    What do you mean by Decentralization?
23.    Name the suitable soil for Plantation crops.
24.    Who was awarded the best entrepreneur of the year 2001 by the Ernest Young?

lll.   Answer the following in 2-3 sentences each:                        15 x 2 = 30
25.    Explain the outcome of the battle of Plassey.
26.    Mention the reasons for First Anglo-Maratha war.
27.    What are the important features of Montague- Chelmsford Reformative Act?
28.    The Fourth Anglo Mysore war strengthened the position of British in Mysore. Discuss
29.    Explain how Swami Vivekananda was a source of inspiration for Youngsters.
30.    What are the measures taken to curb the problem of Corruption?
31.    Mention any four factors which influenced and shaped India’s foreign Policy.
32.    Write any two differences between organized and unorganized workers.
33.    Write a short note on the administrative divisions of India.
34.    How would you control Soil erosion?
35.    Classify the following trees under Tropical Deciduous and Tropical Evergreen forests.
Ebony, Sandalwood, mango, Champa
36.    Mention the climatic seasons of India.
37.    Differentiate between Kharif and Rabi seasons.
38.    How can we achieve gender equality?
39.    What are the characteristics of Entrepreneurship?



IV.    Answer the following in 5-6 sentences each:                            6 x 3 = 18
40.    Explain the contribution of Puttabasappa of Kodagu in Freedom Struggle.
OR
Which are the main aspects of Periyar Movement?
41.    What is Foreign Policy? What are the main aims of India’s Foreign Policy?
OR
Explain the relationship between India and Russia.
42.    What are the constitutional and legal measures undertaken to eradicate Untouchability?
OR
What are the challenges faced by Unorganized sector workers?
43.    What are the main objectives of Multi-Purpose river valley projects?
OR
Mention the classification of land use pattern
44.    What do you mean by Underdevelopment? What are its causes?
OR
Explain the role of women self help groups in rural development.
45.    Explain the differences between Recurring Deposit account and Fixed Deposit account.
OR
What are the functions of an entrepreneur?

 V.    Answer the following in 8-10 sentences each:                         1 x 4 = 4
46.  The first war of Indian Independence failed to threw British out of India.  Why?

            Vl.   Draw an outline map of India and locate the following places:                1 + 3 = 4
a)    23 ½ 0 N latitude        b) Circar Coast            c) River Tapi


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