Questions
Questions
INDIA...
Satyagrah
as
Gandhiji returned - In 1915 from South
Africa
3) Ahmedabad - Livijarat
(1918) - better working
• Jallianwala Bagh - Amritsar - 13 April
1919 Khilafat committee -
Bombay - March 1919 To defend
khalija's temporal power. Khilafat
movement - 1919 - By MD Ali
and
• Rowlatt Act
(Black
Act)
1919 - detention of
political pris-
workers--oners
without
conditio
n of
Gandhian
Hartal
trial for 2 years
against Rowlatt Act - - 6 April 1919
Shaukat Ali
london
• End of Salt March → 6 April 1930
[240 miles]
78 volunteers, 10 miles/day,
24 days.
• 2nd Round Table → Dec
1931,Gandhi Irwin Pact/2nd
RTC signed in 5 March 1931
[withdrawal of CDM] CDM (civil
disobedien Movement)
Relaunched
→1932
.
Justice party - In
Madras
Didn't boycott council
Elections
• Baba Ramchandra-head of peasant movement in Awadh
• Oudh kisan Sabha - Twaharlal Nehum and Baba Ramchandra October 1920
- To make peasant struggle
into wider struggle
•Peasant movement started - 1921
• Givervillo movement - In Gruden Hills of
AP - 1920s - Allwu Sitaram
Raju
•Raju executed -
1924
Swaraj Party - CR Das &
Motilal
Nehru
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Ch-2: Rise Nationalism In India
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02.
Mention
any
two
causes that led to the
non-cooperation
March.
Jan 19.3.0.
movement.
03.
why
did
Mahatma
Gandhi
organise satyagraha
the
main
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04.
what
was
Time: 3hr
Instructions:-
Mention any two steps taken by the government of London to check criminalization of London.
2. What is the importance of
millets?
3 State any one provision in the Indian constitution which makes India a
secular
State
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State two parameters where Sri Lanka has scored over India in HDI. Why was land reclamation
in Bombay necessary? Mention any two land,, reclamation project taken up
in Bombay./
1
13. Classify the resources on the basis of exhaustibility State two characteristics
of
each.
"Print culture created the condition within which French Revolution occurred" Give any
three suitable arguments to support the statement. 12.Enumerate any three features of
handwritten manuscripts before the age of print in
India
10. Describe the different kind of entertainment came up in the 19th
century England to
provide leisure activities for the people.
3
15. "Forests and wild life are vital to the quality of life and environment'
Justify the
statement by giving three reasons.
14. "In recent years multipurpose projects and large dams have come under
scrutiny
and opposition"- explain why?
3
3
33
.
16. What is decentralisation? What is the need for
it?
How did Sri Lanka and the Belgium government try to solve the ethnic problem. 3 18.
Distinguish between overlapping and cross cutting differences with
examples. 19.Enumerate why do different people have different goals for
development. 20,State any three features of NREGA-2005.
3
22. How did the development of cities influence the ecology and
environment in late
19th century? Explain by giving examples of
Kolkata.
5
23 "By the end of the 19th century a new visual culture was taking
shape." Write any
five features of this new visual culture.
5
27/Caste has not still disappeared from contemporary India" Justify the
statement 5 28. Define the term "Unorganised Sector". Mention the
disadvantages of working in this
sector.
5
29 What is national development? What are the aspects covered under the
national
development?
5
30.1 Identify the features with the help of the following information and name them on the lines
marked in the political map of India.
2
National park
(2) Soil type
30.2 Locate and label the following with appropriate symbols on the same
map.
1
Time Allowed: 3 Hours
General Instructions:
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
SOCIAL SCIENCE (CODE 087)
CLASS X - SESSION 2020-21
Maximum Marks: 80
i. Question paper comprises five Sections - A, B, C, D and E. There are 32 questions in the question
paper. All questions are compulsory.
ii. Section A - Question no. 1 to 16 are Objective Type Questions of 1 mark each.
iii. Section B-Question no. 17 to 22 are short answer type questions, carrying 3 marks each. Answer
to each question should not exceed 80 words.
iv. Section C-Question no. 23 to 26 are source based questions, carrying 4 marks
each.
v. Section D-Question no. 27 to 31 are long answer type questions, carrying 5 marks each. Answer
to each question should not exceed 120 words.
vi. 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).
vii. 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 have to be attempted.
viii. In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever
necessary.
SECTION A
1X16=16
Identify the correct statement with regard to 'The Act of Union - 1707' from the following options.
2
Which of the following treaty recognized Greece as an independent nation?
3
1
A. Treaty of Sevres
B. Treaty of Versailles
C. Treaty of Lausanne
D. Treaty of Constantinople
Which of the following was the reason for calling off the Non-cooperation Movement by Gandhiji? 1
C. Gandhiji's arrest
D. Chauri-Chaura incident
4
Fill in the blank:
1
5
Choose the correctly matched pair about the Primitive Cultivation in India from the following
options:
1
SOCIAL SCIENCE
UNIT TEST-1
10x110
4. Write any one majoritarian measure adopted by the Sri Lankan government.
11." Usage of resources indiscriminately by human beings has led to major problems " Discuss the
problems.
13. "Power sharing is desirable due to moral reasons" - what are the Moral reasons?
15. "Money in your pocket cannot buy all the goods and services that you may need to live well"- support.
16. Classify and explain the natural resources on the basis of origin and exhaustibility
17." Power may also be shared among different social groups" --support the statement
Time: 2 Hrs.
General Instructions:
1.
2.
CLASS X SOCIAL SCIENCE (087)
The question paper contains 20 questions. All questions are compulsory.
Question paper is divided into 6 sections- Section A, B, C, D, E and F.
MM: 50
3. In Section A, question no. 1-7 are Multiple Choice Questions carrying 1 mark each.
4. In Section B, question no. 8 to 11 are very short answer type questions carrying 2
marks each.
Answers to these questions should not exceed 40 words.
5. In Section C, question no. 12 to 14 are short answer type questions carrying 3 marks each.
Answer to these questions should not exceed 60 words.
6. In Section D, question no. 15 to 18 is a long answer type questions carrying 4 marks each.
Answer
to these questions should not exceed 120 words each.
7. In Section E, question no. 19 is a Case Based Question with two sub questions of 4 marks. 8. In
Section F, question no. 20 is a Map Based Question carrying 2 marks.
SECTION-A41x9-9) (1x7=7) (Multiple Choice Questions)
1. Which of the following countries was forcibly incorporated into the United
Kingdom in 1801?
a) Belgium
b) Scotland
c) Ireland
d) Germany
2. The following question contains two statements- Assertion (A) and Reason
(R).
Select the correct option given below:
Assertion (A): During the 1830's Giuseppe Garibaldi had sought to put together a programme for a
unitary Italian Republic.
Reason (R): Chief Minister Cavour who led the movement to unify the region of Italy was neither a
Revolutionary nor a democrat.
Options:
a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
.c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false but R is true.
3. Which one of the following is the main cause of land degradation in
Punjab?
a) Overgrazing
b) Intensive farming
c) Deforestation
d) Over irrigation
6. Which among the following is a developmental goal for the landless rural labourers?
a) To educate their children
b) To get house and land
c) More days of work and better wages
d) To shift to the town areas
7. Which of the following is not a component of Human Development Index?
a) Per capita income
b) Life expectancy
c) Literacy rate
d) Poverty rate
SECTION-B (2x4=8)
Very short answer type questions
Answer to the following questions should not exceed 40 words.
8. Mention any two causes of economic hardships in Europe during the 1830s? 9. Define
the term resource planning.
10. What is majoritarianism?
11. What is average income?
SECTION-D (5x4=20)
Long Answer Type Questions
Answers to the following questions should not exceed 120 words.
15. How did England establish its supremacy over Scotland and Ireland to build a
new British Kingdom?
OR
The most serious source of Nationalist tension in Europe was the Balkans. Explain the statement with
suitable reasons.
16. What are the major causes of land degradation in India? Explain with examples.
17. What are the major forms of power sharing in modern democracies?
18. Why do we use averages? Are there any limitations of their use? Illustrate with
examples.
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28
29
30
OR
Underemployment continues to be rampant in the rural areas. Suggest any three ways through 3
which employment for rural people can be generated.
Highlight the reasons for the growth of nationalist tensions in the Balkan region before the 5 First
World War.
OR
Why was the period of 1848 considered as phase of the revolution of the Liberals in Europe?
Explain.
Today, India is well-linked with the rest of the world despite its vast size, diversity and
linguistic and socio-cultural plurality. Railways, airways, waterways, newspapers, radio,
television, cinema and internet, etc. have been contributing to its socio-economic progress in
many ways.
The trades from local to international levels have added to the vitality of its economy. It has enriched
our life and added substantially to growing amenities and facilities for the comforts of life. It
is thus, evident that a dense and efficient network of transport and communication is a
prerequisite for local, national and global trade of today.
31
'The challenge of sustainable development requires control over industrial 5 pollution. Substantiate
the statement with examples.
32
Explain with examples the accommodative experience of Belgium for peace and
harmony.
5
33
'Democracy is based on the idea of deliberation and negotiation'.Examine the statement.
5
OR
'Respect and equal treatment of women are necessary ingredients of a democratic society'.
[5 Marks Question]
(1)
(ii)
(in)
12. What Happens when:
(v)
Marble is treated with hydrochloric acid?
Biology
[1 Marks Questions]
6.
[3 Marks Questions]
Q.1
Q.2
Differentiate between economic and non-economic activities. Give any two points.
Using examples from your area compare and contrast activities and
functions of Private and Public sectors.
Q.3
Distinguish between organized and unorganized sector.
Q.4
Explain the objective of implementing the MGNERGA 2005.
Q.5
What are the different types of unemployment in India?
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Q.6
Q.7
Q.8
Q.9
How do we count the various goods and services and know the total
production in each "sector"?
Explain how does the Public sector contribute to the economic development of
a nation?
Answers
Ans. 1 Economics activities are such activity which gets you some income
while performing them. For example, a doctor is earning by treating
his patients his.
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT -
CLASS - X
SUBJECT-SCIENCE
M.M. 90
1.
Question paper consist three sections A, B and C.
'SECTION-A'
0.1
Q.2.
The potential difference across the terminals of a cell is 1.5 volts. It is connected (1)
with a resistance of 30 ohm. Calculate the current following through the circuit?
Define resistivity of a conductor. Is the resistivity of an alloy lower or higher than (2)
that of its constituent metals?
Q.3. What is short-circuiting? State one factor/ condition that can lead to it. Name a
(3)
device in the household that acts as a safety measure for it. State the principle
of its working.
QA (a)
What is a solenoid?
(b)
Draw the pattern of magnetic field produced around a current carrying
3√2
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Q.6. (a)
@
State joules law of heating
4.5V
(5)
(b)
Write application of heating effect of electric current
(c)
Define current and calculate number of electrons in 3.6 coulomb of charge.
9.7. (a)
What are magnetic field lines? What are its properties
(5)
(b)
Draw field lines around a bar magnet along its length on its two sides
and mark the field directions.
(c)
How is the direction of a magnetic field at a point determined?.
Ans. 2
Non-economic activities are the activities from which do not gain anything
earn you any income. For example, a doctor treating his own family
members doesn't earn any money.
Public sector
Private sector
The main aim of this sector is public The main aim of this sector is to earn
welfare.
maximum profit.
It is controlled and managed by It is controlled and managed by an Government.
individual of group of individuals.
Necessary facilities provided by All the facilities provided by Individual
Government.
or group of individuals.
Employment is not secured.
Employment is secured.
Fixed wages and important Generally neither fixed wages nor facilities are
Provided. Such as other important facilities are medical claim and so on.
provided.
The sector provides basic facilities The sector provides consumer goods like
education, health, food and to the people. For example security to the
people, for example, TISCO, Reliance and so on. BSNL, Post office and so on.
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Ans. 3
Organized sector
Fixed working hours.
Fixed Minimum wages
Ans. 4
Secured employment.
Enjoyable working conditions.
Unorganized sector
Working hours are not fixed.
Less than minimum wages fixed by government.
Employment is not
secured.
Working condition is not up to the mark.
Other facilities such as medical, No such facilities provided.
gratuity, Other pension's are;
provided.
Every state/region can develop tourism, regional craft, IT etc. for additional
employment.
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Sc./(GV+HM=152+19
6)/M.M.:- 80/Dec.
Test-2018/Time:- 3
hrs. /08-12-18
General Instructions:-
i) Question numbers 1 to 2 in
section A are mark ii) Question
numbers 3 to 5 in section B are 2
mark
iv) Question numbers 16 to 21
in section D are 5 mark.
Q.2-
v) Question numbers 22 to 27
in section E are based on
practical skill are 2 mark.
Note:- The questions should
be attempted in different
answers sheet, as follows-
SECTION-A
SECTION-B
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[1]
[1]
What are Homologous structure? Give an example.
Mention any one point of difference between
Give reasons- i)
Pepsin and Trypsin. .3-
Ionic compounds conduct
electricity in molten or aqueous
state, but not
in solid state. ii) The melting point of
compounds like MgCl2, MgO are high.
What is meant by feedback
mechanism in human beings? Explain
by giving one example. [2]
Q. The absolute refractive indices of glass and
water are
3
2
4
[3]
[3]
[3]
[2]
List two advantages of obtaining bio-gas from animal dung and bio
waste.
[3]
Q10 Name two main parts of hind brain and state one function of each.
How does phototropism occur in plant?
[3]
- You have two lenses A and B of focal length +10 cm and - 10 cm
respectively. State the nature and power of each lens. Which of the two lenses
will form a virtual and magnified image of an object placed 8 cm from the
lens? justify your answer.
aw a ray diagram to
[3]
ON
An object 4 cm high is placed at a distance of 6 cm in front of concave mirror of
focal length 12 cm. Find the position, nature and size of the image
formed.
Q.12 For a heater rated at 4.4 KW, 220 V, calculate (a) current
drawn by the heater
(b) resistance of heater element
2.13- Find
Jay total resistance
Co total current
3Ω ΤΩ
6
2.6
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%
inherited traits.
30 V
[3]
[5]
Chapter 2
SECTOR OF THE INDIAN ECONOMY
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Organized sector is a sector where the employment terms are fixed and
regular, and the employees get assured work.
Many people argue that the government should focus on solving environmental problems, while
others believe that it is more important to address issues related to the economy and
employment. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Answer:
The issue of whether the government should prioritize environmental concerns or focus more on economic growth and
employment is a matter of significant debate. While some argue that addressing environmental problems
is essential for the long-term health of the planet, others believe that tackling economic issues should take
precedence. In my opinion, both aspects are equally important, and the government must strive for a balance
between environmental sustainability and economic growth.
On one hand, advocates for prioritizing environmental issues argue that the planet's health is crucial for the
well-being of future generations. Climate change, pollution, deforestation, and loss of biodiversity are all
pressing issues that require immediate action. If these environmental problems are not addressed, they
could have catastrophic consequences, including rising sea levels, more frequent natural disasters, and food
and water shortages. Governments must take proactive steps to reduce carbon emissions, promote
sustainable practices, and invest in renewable energy sources to safeguard the future of the planet.
On the other hand, there are those who argue that economic and employment concerns should be the
government's primary focus. In many countries, high unemployment rates and economic instability are
significant challenges that need to be addressed. Governments need to create job opportunities, stimulate
economic growth, and reduce poverty. If environmental concerns are given too much priority, it could lead to
restrictions on industries, which may hurt job creation and economic growth. Furthermore, some believe that
economic development can eventually lead to better environmental practices, as wealthier nations are
often more capable of investing in clean technologies and sustainable solutions.
In my opinion, while economic growth and employment are essential, the environment must also be
prioritized. A healthy environment is the foundation for a prosperous society, as environmental degradation
can harm agriculture, tourism, and public health, all of which have economic consequences. The government
should aim for a balance by implementing policies that support both economic growth and environmental
sustainability. For example, investing in green technologies can create jobs while simultaneously
addressing environmental challenges.
In conclusion, both environmental issues and economic concerns are critical for the future of any country.
Governments should adopt a holistic approach that seeks to protect the environment while promoting economic
development and employment. By pursuing sustainable solutions, it is possible to achieve both objectives
without compromising one for the other.
Lesson 3
NATIONALISM IN INDIA
Major events
1. The Indian National Congress was formed in the year 1885.
2. In the year 1915 Mahatma Gandhi returned from South Africa after his
return he started Satyagraha in Champaran in the year 1916 then for the
peasants of Kheda region. For the Ahmedabad mill worker launched
Satyagraha in the year 1918.
3. There was widespread opposition against the Rowlatt Act. Under this Act
political prisoners could be kept in jail, without trial for two years.
4. On 13th April, 1919 General Dyer ordered to attack on peaceful meeting in
Jallianwala Bagh (Amritsar) in which thousands were killed and many injured.
5. In its Nagpur session (1920) Congress and Muslim League decided to
launch Khilafat and non cooperation movement.
6. In 1922 Chauri Chaura a place near Gorakhpur protesters became violent
and burnt a police station. After hearing this incidence Mahatma Gandhi decided to
call off Non Cooperation Movement.
7. In 1928 Simon Commission came to India amid large scale protest. 8.
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in Lahore session (1929) give a call for Poorna
Swaraj .It was decided to celebrate Independence Day on 26 January. 9.
1930 Mahatma Gandhi gave ultimatum to Lord Irwin. He presented his
11 demands, failing which he would start Civil Disobedience Movement. 10. Along
with his 78 volunteers, Mahatama Gandhi started his famous Salt
March.thus began Civil Disobedience Movement.
11. After Gandhi Irwin Pact was signed, Civil Disobedience movement was called
off. He went to London to attend the Second Round table conference, but came back
disappointed. On his return to India Gandhiji again started the Civil disobedience
Movement.
12. Poona Pact was signed between Dr BR-Ambedkar and Mahatama
Gandhi.
IMPORTANT TERMS
Chapter-3
Water Resources
Key Points and Definitions
1.) 96.5% of the total volume of world's water is estimated to exists as
oceans and only 2.5% as freshwater.
2.) Most of the rivers of India especially river tributaries or smaller ones have
become poisonous/toxic streams due to pollution.
3) River Basin-Total irrigated area by the main river and it's
tributaries. 4) "Narmada Bachao Andolan"{Save Narmada Movement}-A
movement
against the Sardar Sarovar Dam being built across the Narmada river. 5)
Palar Pani-Stored rainwater in tankas considered as the purest form of
natural water in the dried areas of Rajasthan.
6) Underground Water-The water which is collected in the layers and
rock
pores below the soil.
7) Rainwater harvesting-Collecting the rain water in dug wells and
reuse of it.. 8) Hydroelectricity(hydel power)-Electricity generation from
the flowing
water/rivers by throwing it from height.
9) Waterfall-In the middle of the river valley fall of a stream from a height. 10)
Dam-A dam is a barrier across flowing water that obstructs, directs or
retards the flow, often creating a reservoir, lake or impoundment.
11) Multi-purpose projects-Many uses of the impounded water are
integrated by making a dam.
12) Multinational companies(MNCS)-Those companies whose industrial
organisations work more than in a single nation and they invest capital in
many countries to earn maximum profits.
13) Bamboo Drip Irrigation System-Tapping stream and spring water for
irrigation by using bamboo pipes.
Very short answer type questions(1
Marker)
1. How much water is there in the world out of total volume for the use of
humans?
2. In which state of India the roof top rainwater harvesting structure has
been made compulsory with legal provisions?
3. What was the main purpose of starting multi purpose projects after the
independence of India?
4) What are Guls' or 'Kuls'?
5) What are Khadins' and 'Johads'?
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13 Which of the following statement defines Sustainable Development?
A. Sustainable use of natural resources without considering the need of the future
generation.
B. Present generation fulfils its needs while considering the needs of the future generation
as well.
C. It means utilization of natural resources by the past, present and forthcoming future
generation.
D. To meets the needs of the future generations even if the needs of the present generation
go unmet.
14
One of the best ways to reduce over usage of ground water is
1
15
Which of the following profession belongs to the Tertiary Sector of economy?
1
A. Fisherman
B. Farmer
C. Factory worker
D. Teacher
16
17
18
The number of deaths of children less than one year of age per 1000 live births is referred
as 1
OR
The total number of children of age group 14 and 15 years attending school as a percentage of total
number of children in the same age group is referred as
i.
ii.
Transporting cloth to the workshops
Sale in shops and showrooms
Spinning the yarn
iii.
iv.
Weaving of the fabric
Options -
A. i--iv--iii--ii
B. iii-iv-i--ii
C. iv-i-ii--iii D. iii-iv-
ii--i
1
Examine the statement.
34
Describe the role of technology in promoting globalisation
process.
35
5
(a) Two places A and B have been marked on the given outline map of India.
Identify them and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them
A) The place where Indian National Congress session was held in December
1920 B) The place where Salt Law was broken by Mahatma Gandhi
b) On the same outline map of India locate and label any four of the following with suitable
Symbols.
2
+
+
6
Note: The following questions are for the Visually Impaired candidates only in lieuof Q. No.
ii. Name the place where Non- Cooperation Movement ended abruptly due to violence.
iii. Name the state where Jallianwala Bagh incidence took place.
vi. Name the state where Kalpakkam Nuclear Power Plant is located.
General Instructions:
SECTION-A
SET-A
Max. Marks: 25
SECTION-B
(3)
6. Which sodium compound is used as an antacid in medicine?
7. Write the chemical name of bleaching powder.
(0.5)
(0.5)
8. In addition to sodium hydrogen carbonate, baking powder contains a substance X.
Name
the substance X. Explain the role of this substance.
(1) 9. What
happens when bases react with non metal oxides? What does this reaction tells us
about the nature of non metal oxides? Write a chemical reaction to support your answer.
(2)
10. Sahil is suffering from toothache. His friend Ravi has suggested him to brush his
teeth
properly with toothpaste after having food and sugary substance. What is the
reason behind it? Write any two values depicted by Ravi.
(2)
11. What happens when carbon dioxide gas is passed through lime water:
a) For a short time?
b) For a considerable period of time?
SECTION-C
12. Why no carbon dioxide is released by the plants during the day?
13. Why the breathing rate in aquatic organisms is higher as compared to
the terrestrial organisms?
14. Name the structure that prevents the air passage from collapsing.
15. Mention two changes that take place in the chest region during the
process
of inhalation?
16. Write the two steps involved in the breakdown of glucose in our
muscle
cells in case of lack of oxygen.
17. Draw a neat diagram of human respiratory system and label the
following parts:
i) Bronchi
ii) Bronchioles
iii) Diaphragm iv) Trachea
(2)
e e ee
(2)
(1+2=3)
11 Which one among the following pairs is correctly matched?
LISTI
1
LIST II
B. Congress Party
Left front
12. There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as
per the codes provided below:
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14
Assertion (A): Democracy is an accountable, responsive and legitimate government
Reason (R): Democracies have regular, free and fair elections and decision-making is based on norms
and procedures
Which one of the following religions was protected and fostered by Sri Lankans in their 1 constitution?
A. Christianity
B. Hinduism
C. Buddhism
D. Islam
Read the given data and find out children of which state has attained maximum elementary 1 school
education?
States
Per Capita Income
Infant
Mortality
Literac y Rate %
For 2018
Rate per 1,000
2017-18
Net Attendance Ratio (per 100 persons) secondary stage
(2018)
HARYANA 2,36,147
30
32
82
61
KERALA 2.04,105
7
94
83
BIHAR
40,982
32
62
43
Sources: Economic Survey 2020-21, P.A 157, National Sample Survey Organisation (Report No. 585), National
statistical office, Government of India.
A. Haryana
B. Bihar
C. Haryana and Kerala both
D. Kerala
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(b) Use electric appliances that are energy efficient like CFL at home. (c)
Use public transport like bus or metro instead of private vehicles. (d)
Use stairs to climb instead of lift.
(e) Whenever possible, use solar cookers.
QUESTIONS
7. What is biodiversity?
8. Why is reuse better than recycle?
9. Name the person who is remembered for protection of Khejri trees in
Rajasthan.
10. Who are called stake holders?
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5. Write a short note on 'Narmada Bachao Andolan'?
6. Why does the water need to be conserve and managed despite being
a
renewable resource?
Answer Key
A.1) (i) A technique in which rain water is filled in empty places,tanks in
houses, abandoned dugwell etc. Later it is used.
(ii) In hill and mountainous regions, people built diversion channels
like 'guls' and 'kuls' for irrigation.
(iii) 'Rooftop rain water harvesting' was commonly practiced to store
drinking water, particularly in Rajasthan.
(iv) In the flood plains of Bengal, people developed inundation
channels to irrigate their fields.
(v) Rain fed storage structures like the 'Khadins' and 'Johads' in arid
and semi-arid regions.
(ii) 'Guls' or 'Kuls' (iii)
Inundation channels
(iv) Rainfed storage structures
(v) Tank or Tankas
(vi) Bamboo Drip Irrigation System
A.8. There are many advantages of Dams. These projects integrate the
development of agriculture with industries therefore Nehru ji called them the
temples of modern India. Advantages-
(i) Irrigation
(ii) Electricity generation
(iii) Water supply for domestic and industrial uses
(iv) Flood control
(v) Recreation and Tourism
(vi) Fish breeding
A.9. (i) India is a country of Monsoon climate. Some time due to the failure
of Monsoon the scarcity of water Increases.
(ii) The rapid growth in the demand of irrigation
water.
(iii) Due to the industrial activities downfall of underground water.
(iv) Growing pressure on the water resources due to the pace of
urbanisation.
1. What are plant hormones ? Name a plant hormone that promotes growth in
plants.
4. Where are different receptors present in our body? What are their
functions?
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A.2. Building dams on a river and achieving many purposes is called Multi-
purpose projects. Some of these are-
(i) Irrigation
(ii) Electricity generation
(iii) Water supply for domestic and industrial uses
(iv) Inland navigation and
tourism
(v) Flood control
(vi) Fish breeding.
A.3. (i) Rooftop rain water is collected using a PVC pipe
(ii) Filtered using sand and bricks
(iii) Underground pipe takes water to sumps for immediate
usage (iv) Excess water from the sump is taken to the well. (v)
Water from the well recharges the underground
(vi) Later take water from the well.
A.4. (i) Rapid industrialisation after the independence.
(ii) Due to ever-increasing number of industries excess use of fresh
water.
(iii) Multiplying urban centres with large and dense population and
urban lifestyles have added to water and energy requirements.
(iv) Overexploitation of water resources in cities as well as in
villages. A.5. A movement against the Sardar Sarovar Dam being built across the
Narmada river in Gujarat.
(i) Organised by Non Governmental Organisation
(NGO)
(ii) Mobilised tribal people, farmers, environmentalists and human
rights activists.
(iii) It originally focused on the environmental issues related to trees
that would be submerged under the dam water.
(iv) Later re-focused the aim to get full rehabilitation of displaced
people.
A.6. (i) There is only 2.5% fresh water in the world.
(ii) Overexploitation of water resources.
(iii) Growing population, greater demand and unequal access. (iv)
Increasing Urbanization.
(v) Due to industrialisation.
A.7. (i) Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting
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(vi) Agriculture
(vii) Excess use/misuse of water
(viii) Pollution
(ix) Irrational distribution and consumption
(x) Decreasing level of under ground
water. (xi) Uncertainty of Monsoon.etc.
A.12. (i)
Excessive sedimentation
(ii) Water logging
(iii) Soil erosion
(iv) Sudden floods
(v) Large-scale deforestation
(vi) Extinction of species
(vii) Displacement of people
(viii) Tribal communities losing their livelihood.
(ix) Big dams have been unsuccessful in controlling floods at the time of
excessive rainfall. The release of water from the dam during heavy rainfall
worsens the situation.
(ix) Dams cause earthquakes, waterborne diseases and pollution
due to excessive use of water.
MAP WORK
Observe the map of major rivers and dams in India and do practice to
fill the outline map of India.
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A.1) 2.5%
A.2) Tamil Nadu
A.3) (i) Development of Agriculture and the village economy.
(ii) Rapid industrialisation
(ii) Growth of the urban economy.
A.4) The diversion channels built in the mountainous regions of Western
Himalayas.
A.5) Rain fed storage structures to collect the water in arid and semi-arid
regions.
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Short/Long Answer type questions. (3/5 Markers)
1. What is Rain Water Harvesting? Write any two methods of Rain Water
Harvesting popular in different regions of India?
2. What is multi purpose river valley project? State different purposes of
these projects?
3. How does an abandoned dugwell can be re-filled by the rain water?
4.
How the industrialisation and urbanisation are responsible for the water
scarcity?
tools.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
What is the importance of Agriculture in Indian economy?
Write about the institutional reforms introduced by the Indian Government
in favour of farmers?
Desribe about the causes responsible for the declining food production in
India?
9.
Name any four fibre crops grown in India? Out of these which fibre is not
obtained directly from the crops? Write the name of it's production
method?
Answer Key
A.1. (i) Two third of population is engaged in agricultural activities.
(ii) Agriculture is a primary activity.
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Case Study Based Question
19. Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
"How is it that the average person in Haryana has more income than the average person in Kerala
but lacks behind in these crucial areas. The reason is money in your pocket cannot buy all the
goods and services that you may need to live well. So income itself is not a completely adequate indicator of
material goods and services that citizens are able to use for example normally or money cannot buy you a
pollution free environment or ensure that you get unadulterated medicines unless you can afford to
shift to a community that already has all these things money may also not be able to protect you
from infectious diseases unless the whole of your community takes preventive steps. 19.1)
"Money in your pocket cannot buy all the goods and services that you may need to live
well" Give any two examples.
2
19.2) Why is Haryana having more income than Kerala but lacks behind in certain crucial areas? 1
19.3) Mention any two instances where your surroundings help you more than money.
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Map Skill Based Question
20. On the given political map of India, two types of soil are shown as A and B. Identify the type of
soil and write their correct names with suitable symbols.
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Q.10 How does development of primary and secondary sector demand for
services?
ANSWERS
Ans. 3 Since these activities provides services rather than goods, the
tertiary sector is also called the service sector.
Ans. 4 To provide basic facilities to all their countrymen with the purpose
of
social welfare.
Ans. 7 The government in India buys wheat and rice from farmers at a fixed
price. This is stores in its godowns and sells at a lower price to consumers through
ration shops. Here government has to bear marginal cost. In this way, the
government supports both farmers and consumers.
5. What were the main stages of unification of Italy? What were the main
6.
7.
8.
9.
problems?
In Britain the formation of the nation state was a result of long drawn out
process. Discuss.
Which factors were responsible for the rise of nationalism in Europe?
"The French Revolution left an indelible mark on the world history." Evaluate this
statement.
Discuss the main provisions of Civil Code of 1804.
10. What were the main features of the European ARISTROCRACY? 11. What was
the main aim of the Vienna Congress of 1815 ? Discuss its
main provisions?
12. What did European liberalism stand for in social, political and economic
terms?
13. How did industrialisation change European social and economic
equations?
14. Discuss the role of women in the Nationalist Movement in Europe? 15. In the
19th century what were the reasons for the wave of nationalism in
Europe?
16. Discuss the three flows in international economic exchange during
1815-1914?
17. Why did the Balkan area became an area of intense conflict?
ANSWER
1.
Ideas of fatherland and citizenship
New national symbols
Centralised administrative system
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National language
Uniform system of weights and measures
2. Napoleonic code
3.
4.
.
5. Zollverein was formed at the initiative of Prussia and joined by most of the
German States. The union abolished tariff barriers and reduce the number of currencies
from over thirty to two.
6.
7.
Romanticism - A cultural movement which sought to develop a particular
form of Nationalist sentiment.
Liberalism derived from the Latin root liber meaning free.
8. Junkers - Important personalities and Large landowners of Prussia.
Important Personalities
1.
3.
Mazzini - Mazzini is known for his noble efforts to achieve the unification of Italy. he is
regarded as the spiritual force behind the Italian unification. he started the
movement known as the Young Italy. He inspired the youths of not only Italy
but of whole Europe to fight for freedom.
2. Garibaldi - He is known as the physical force or the Sword of Italy. He,
with Mazzini launched the young Italy movement for the unification of Italy. He
involved The sardinian sailors to Revolt in 1835A.D. Cavour- The real
credit for the unification of Italy goes to cavour, who became the Prime Minister
of sardinia in 1852 A.D. He, then dedicated himself, his body and soul together,
to achieve his goal of independence and unification of Italy.
4.
Bismarck - He played the most important role in the unification of
Germany,his policy of blood and iron was mainly responsible. Meaning of
symbols
Broken Chain
Symbol
Sword
Readiness to Fight
Willingness to make peace
Flag of the liberal nationalism in 1848 banned by the dukes of the german
states
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5. What were the main stages of unification of Italy? What were the main
6.
7.
8.
9.
problems?
In Britain the formation of the nation state was a result of long drawn out
process. Discuss.
Which factors were responsible for the rise of nationalism in Europe?
"The French Revolution left an indelible mark on the world history." Evaluate this
statement.
Discuss the main provisions of Civil Code of 1804.
10. What were the main features of the European ARISTROCRACY? 11. What was
the main aim of the Vienna Congress of 1815 ? Discuss its
main provisions?
12. What did European liberalism stand for in social, political and economic
terms?
13. How did industrialisation change European social and economic
equations?
14. Discuss the role of women in the Nationalist Movement in Europe? 15. In the
19th century what were the reasons for the wave of nationalism in
Europe?
16. Discuss the three flows in international economic exchange during
1815-1914?
17. Why did the Balkan area became an area of intense conflict?
ANSWER
1.
Ideas of fatherland and citizenship
New national symbols
Centralised administrative system
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National language
Uniform system of weights and measures
2. Napoleonic code
3.
4.
.
4.
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5.
6.
Which principle was propounded by Montesquieu?
Which world famous event is regarded as clear expression of nationalism?
What was zollverein? How was it responsible for economic unification of
Germany?
7. Name two underground organisations established by Giuseppe
Mazzini?
8.
9.
Name the region whose inhabitants were broadly known as Slave?
In which year Vienna Congress was held?
10. Name the personality related to Vienna Congress?
11. Which Treaty was signed to bring about an end the changes brought
about by Napoleonic Wars?
12. When France sneezes the rest of Europe catches cold' Who said this
statement?
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Germania Heroism
Separation of Powers
French Revolution
It was a German Customs Union which abolished tariff barriers Young Italy
and young Europe
Balkans
1815
10. Duke Metternich
11. Vienna Congress
12.
Meternich
3.
3/ 5 marks questions
What steps were taken by French revolutionaries to create a feeling of
collectiveism?
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SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT -1 (2015-2016)
SUBJECT-SOCIAL SCIENCE
CLASS-X
Time: 3hr
Instructions:-
Mention any two steps taken by the government of London to check criminalization of London.
2. What is the importance of
millets?
3 State any one provision in the Indian constitution which makes India a
secular
State
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State two parameters where Sri Lanka has scored over India in HDI. Why was land reclamation
in Bombay necessary? Mention any two land,, reclamation project taken up
in Bombay./
1
1
13. Classify the resources on the basis of exhaustibility State two characteristics
of
each.
"Print culture created the condition within which French Revolution occurred" Give any
three suitable arguments to support the statement. 12.Enumerate any three features of
handwritten manuscripts before the age of print in
India
10. Describe the different kind of entertainment came up in the 19th
century England to
provide leisure activities for the people.
3
15. "Forests and wild life are vital to the quality of life and environment'
Justify the
statement by giving three reasons.
14. "In recent years multipurpose projects and large dams have come under
scrutiny
and opposition"- explain why?
3
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.
16. What is decentralisation? What is the need for
it?
How did Sri Lanka and the Belgium government try to solve the ethnic problem. 3 18.
Distinguish between overlapping and cross cutting differences with
examples. 19.Enumerate why do different people have different goals for
development. 20,State any three features of NREGA-2005.
3
22. How did the development of cities influence the ecology and
environment in late
19th century? Explain by giving examples of
Kolkata.
5
23 "By the end of the 19th century a new visual culture was taking
shape." Write any
five features of this new visual culture.
5
27/Caste has not still disappeared from contemporary India" Justify the
statement 5 28. Define the term "Unorganised Sector". Mention the
disadvantages of working in this
sector.
5
29 What is national development? What are the aspects covered under the
national
development?
5
30.1 Identify the features with the help of the following information and name them on the lines
marked in the political map of India.
2
National park
(2) Soil type
30.2 Locate and label the following with appropriate symbols on the same
map.