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1 i.ne ww.pai.n i.n i.ne i.n i.ne i.n i.ne COMMON QUARTERLY EXAMINATION APRIL 2018 STANDARD 10 SOCIAL SCIENCE PART I CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER: 1. a. Railway 2. c. Central Power 3. c. San Francisco 4. c. Treaty of Rome 5. b c d. New Delhi 8. a. Equable 9. d. Gurshikkar 10. b.wheat 11. d. Bangaluru 12. a. GNP(-)Depreciation Dollars 14. c. 25.8% PART II 15. i) a. Treaty of serveres -- Turkey b. The security Exchange act -- License to Stock Exchange c. Duce -- Mussolini d. Atlantic Charter e. Robert Schuman -- French Politician ii) a. Brahmanputra River -- Tsangpo b. EL Nino -- Weather Phenomena c. Hydro Electricity -- Sivasamudram water falls d. Golden Fibre crop -- Jute e. Automobile Industry -- Chennai SECTION II 16. Write a note on Taiping Rebellion. 1. The Americans, the French and other foreign countries signed treaties with China. 2. The Chinese rebelled against the native Manchu King and the foreigners in This rebellion was known as Taiping Rebellion. SOCIAL SCIENCE Page 1

2 i.ne ww.pai.n i.n i.ne i.n i.ne i.n i.ne 17. What are the organs of the League of Nations? 1. The General Assembly 2. The Council 3. The Secretariat 4. An International Court of Justice 5. International Labour Organization 18. What were the causes for the Great Economic Depression? 1. The collapse of American share market was the main cause for the Great Economic Depression. 2. The share market collapse was due to speculation of on borrowed money. 19. How did Mussolini seize power? 1. On October 30, 1922, the Fascists organized a march to Rome. 2. They showed their strength and the government surrendered. 3. The Emperor Victor Emanuel II invited Mussolini to form the government. 4. The fascists seized power without blood shed. 20. What did he do in 1923? What was the result? 1. In 1923, he made an attempt to capture power. 2. It was known as Beer Hall Revolution. 3. But he failed and was arrested for high treason. 4. He was sentenced to 5 years imprisonment. 21. What was the immediate cause of the Second World War? 1. In1939, Hitler demanded from Poland, the right to construct a military road connecting East Prussia and Germany through Polish Corridor. 2. He also demanded the surrender of Danzig. 3. When Poland refused, Hitler attacked Poland on 1st September Britain Declared war on Germany to protect Poland. 5. France was also joined with Britain. 22. Mention some of the specialized agencies of the UNO. 1. World Health Organisation (WHO) 2. Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) 3. International Labour Organisation (ILO) 4. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) 5. United Nations Children s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) 6. International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) 7. International Monetary Fund (IMF) 23. Mention the initial member countries of the EU. 1. Belgium 2. France 3. Italy 4. Luxemburg 5. Netherlands 6. West Germany were the initial member countries of the European Union. SOCIAL SCIENCE Page 2

3 i.ne ww.pai.n i.n i.ne i.n i.ne Part - II 24. Why is world peace an essential one? 1. Economic development of the nations can be achieved only through world peace. 2. World peace is essential not only for the economic development of India but also for all the developing countries of the world. 25. What is meant by National Party? A party recognized by the Election Commission, that secures at least six percent of the total votes in Lok Sabha election in four or more states, then it is called National Party. Example: Congress, BJP. Part - III 26. Write any two points on the importance of the Himalayas. 1. Himalayas forms a natural boundary for the Sub continent 2. It is permanently frozen and is a barrier to invasion. 3. It is the source of all perennial rivers of India. 4. It brings alluvium and help the cultivation of crops in the great plain. 27. Write any four Peninsular Rivers. Peninsular Rivers: 1. Mahanathi 2. Godavari 3. Krishna 4. Kaveri 5. Narmada 6. Tapti 28. What are the different types of Monsoon? Types of Monsoon: 1. SouthWest Monsoon 2. Northeast Monsoon 29. Name the mica producing areas of India. 1. Andhra Pradesh 2. Jharkhand 3. Bihar 4. Rajasthan i.n i.ne 30. What is crop rotation system? Crop Rotation System: It is a system of farming by which different crops are alternately grown on the same land in a specific order. 31. Name the regions of very heavy rainfall in India. (JU-13, AP-15) 1. The southern slopes of the Eastern Himalayas 2. Assam 3. Bengal 4. The West Coast Region comprising the Konkan SOCIAL SCIENCE Page 3

i.ne ww.pai.n i.n i.ne i.n i.ne 32. Name the factors that determine location of an Industry. 1. Raw material 2. Power 3. Transport 4. Manpower 5. Water 6. Market and 7. Government policies. 33.

4 i.ne ww.pai.n i.n i.ne i.n i.ne 32. Name the factors that determine location of an Industry. 1. Raw material 2. Power 3. Transport 4. Manpower 5. Water 6. Market and 7. Government policies. 33. What are the by products of Jute industry? 1. Gunny bags 2. Canvas 3. Pack sheets 4. Jute webs 5. Hessians 6. Carpets 7. Cordage and 8. Twines. Part - IV 34. Give examples for tertiary sector. Tertiary sector includes trade, hotel industry, transport, storage, communication, finance, insurance, real estate and social services. 35. Define Gross Domestic Product. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) : Gross Domestic Product is the total value of output (goods and services) produced by the factors of production within the geographical boundaries of the country. SECTION III Distinguish between any four of the following: 1. GMT and IST i.n i.ne SOCIAL SCIENCE Page 4

Northern part of Kashmir, Western Eastern Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh Rajasthan, Southern Punjab and and Odisha regions of the Deccan. 39.

5 i.ne ww.pai.n i.n i.ne 2. West coastal plains and East coastal plains 38. High rainfall region and low rainfall region High rainfall Region Low rainfall Region Area with rainfall between 200 to 300 cm Areas with rainfall less than 50 cm Middle Ganga valley, Western Ghats, Northern part of Kashmir, Western Eastern Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh Rajasthan, Southern Punjab and and Odisha regions of the Deccan. 39. Metallic Minerals and Non-Metallic Minerala Metallic Minerals Non-Metallic Minerals The Metallic Minerals Contain Metals The non-metallic mineral atre minerals which do notcontain metals. It is a Renewable resource of energy It is a non Renewable resource of energy 40. Wind Energy and Thermal energy 41. Cash crop and Plantation crops Cash crop They form export material that can earn foreign exchange Example: sugarcane, cotton, Jute, Oilseeds, Tobacco i.n i.ne i.n i.ne Plantation crops It is an important beverage crop. Example: Tea, coffee, Rubber SOCIAL SCIENCE Page 5

6 i.ne ww.pai.n i.n i.ne 42. Mono cropping and Dual cropping 43. Agro based and Mineral based industry. Section - IV 44. Battle of Plassey and Buxar: a) Who was the Nawab of Bengal in 1757? Siraj-ud-daulah b) Who introduced the Subsidiary Alliance? Lord Wellesley c) Name the policy of Lord Dalhousie. Doctrine of Lapse d) When was Queen Victoria s Proclamation issued? Fascist Party: a) Who was the founder of Fascist party? Benito Mussolini b) Give the slogans of Mussolini. 1. Believe, Obey, Fight 2. The more force, The more honour c) What were the aims of Fascism? 1. Exaltation of the state 2. Protection of private property and 3. Spirited foreign policy. d) What was the motto of Fascism? 1. Everything within the state 2. Nothing against the state i.n i.ne i.n i.ne SOCIAL SCIENCE Page 6

7 i.ne ww.pai.n i.n i.ne 3. Nothing outside the state i.n i.ne 46. Second World War a) Who occupied Japan? American Forces b) Name the two super powers that emerged after the Second World War. America and Russia c) Mention some of the countries which got independence after the war. India, Burma, Egypt, Ceylon and Malaya. d) Why was UNO set up? To maintain International peace and harmony. 47. Major achievements of the UNO: a) Name the treaties signed by the UNO. 1. NTBT in CTBT in 1996 b) Where was the UN Conference on Environment and Development held? At Rio de Janeiro in 1992 c) What was adopted by all the countries? Agenda 21 d) How did UNO tackle Suez Canal crisis? UNO made France, Britain and Israel to withdraw troops from Egypt. Section V i.n i.ne 48. a What were the effects of Imperialism? Advantages: 1. The imperialistic countries developed the transport and communication facilities in colonies. 2. Better medical care and sanitation facilities were introduced. 3. Improved new farming methods and increased food production. 4. Such kind of improvements provided better standard of living. 5. The colonies were provided Education. 6. It promoted order and discipline and unity in countries. Disadvantages: 1. The colonies lost their freedom. 2. They were exploited and treated as slaves. 3. The colonies were used as the supplies of raw materials and markets for finished products. 4. The colonies plunged into poverty and unemployment due to the disappearance of indigenous industries. 5. Traditional culture of the colonies got affected due to the introduction of Western culture. 6. Due to slave trade Africa faced the extinction of some of its races. SOCIAL SCIENCE Page 7

8 i.ne ww.pai.n i.n i.ne i.n i.ne i.n i.ne 7. Some colonies suffered due to the policy of racial discrimations. b. Write a paragraph about Relief, Recovery and Reforms introduced by Franklin D. Roosevelt. F.D. Roosevelt formulated New Deal policy. The Basic concepts of the New Deal Policy were Relief, Recovery and Reforms. 1. The Tennessee valley Authority This project was helped for the promotion of construction of dams, power plants, navigation projects, flood control projects, soil conservation and reforestation programmes. 2. The Federal Emergency Relief Administration The Federal Emergency Relief Administration was set up to provide with 500 million dollars to be given to the State and local governments. 3. The Federal Reserve Bank Federal Reserve Bank was set up to provide loans to banking Institutions and Industries. 4. The Security Exchange Act The Security Exchange Act 1934, issued license stock exchange. 5. The National Industrial Recovery Act The National Industrial Recovery Act was passed to reform the conditions of the workers by raising wages and lowering their working hours. 6. The Agricultural Adjustment Act The Agricultural Adjustment Act was passed to provide compensation to farmers who curtailed agricultural production there by to raise prices. c. What are the major achievements of the UNO? 1. Peace and Security : UNO has rendered a great service in establishing Peace and Security. 2. International Court of Justice : Political disputes by Security Council, Legal disputes by International Court of Justice and others by special agencies solved the problems. 3. International disputes : UNO has solved many International disputes. 4. Peaceful negotiations : It preserves peace in the world through peaceful negotiations. 5. Settled disputes : It settled disputes between Israel and Palestine, Iran and Iraq and withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan. 6. Nuclear Test Ban treaties : It has signed many Nuclear Test Ban treaties like NTBT in 1963 andctbt in Conference of environment : UN has conducted the conference of environment and development at Rio de Janeiro in Agenda 21 : Agenda 21 a blueprint to promote economic development and protect sustainable development for the concept of economic growth while protecting natural resources was adopted 1992 at Rio de Janeiro conference. 9. Women Issues : The UN Development Fund for Women and the International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of women (INSTRAW) have SOCIAL SCIENCE Page 8

9 i.ne ww.pai.n i.n i.ne i.n i.ne i.n i.ne supported programmes and projects to improve the quality of life for women in over 100 countries. 10. Quality of life : It has supported many programmes and projects to improve the quality of life for women in over 100 countries. 11. Suez Canal crisis : The UNO played a vital role in the Suez Canal crisis of It made France, Britain and Israel to withdraw troops from Egypt. 12. End of War : The UNO also settled the Korean War and Vietnam War. Part - II 49. a. Write a paragraph about Pancha sheel and the policy of Non- Alignment. i. Pancha sheel: India is called by the name of A Great Peace Maker. It followed five principles which are popularly known as Pancha sheel. Jawaharlal Nehru laid stress on these five principles. 1. Each country should respect the territorial integrity and sovereignty of others. 2. No country should attack any other country. 3. No one should try to interfere in the internal affairs of others. 4. All country shall strive for equality and mutual benefit. 5. Every country should try to follow the policy of peaceful coexistence. ii. The policy of Non alignment : 1. After second world war the world was divided into two hostile blocs the American Bloc and the Russian Bloc. 2. Both of them trying to increase their influence at the cost of the other. 3. But India has not joined either of these two blocs. 4. Whenever any difference arises between these blocs, India tries to remove that difference thereby contributing substantially towards the World Peace. b. Mention the types of election and explain them. Types of elections in India: In India, people elect their representatives through direct and indirect elections. 1. Direct Elections: 1. The citizens themselves elect the representatives through votes. 2. Members of the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies are elected in this manner. 2. Indirect Elections: 1. The citizens do not directly take part in the election. 2. The elected representatives are the voters here. 3. The members of the Rajya Sabha, the President and Vice President are elected in this manner. Some other Election methods: 1. By-Elections: 1. By-elections held when an elected candidate from a constituency dies or resigns from the parliament or the state legislatures. SOCIAL SCIENCE Page 9

10 i.ne ww.pai.n i.n i.ne i.n i.ne i.n i.ne 2. Under these circumstances elections will be held only in those constituencies. Such elections are called by-elections. c. Explain the role of Opposition party in a democracy. Role of the opposition party in a democracy: 1. The Success of the democracy depends to a great extend on the constructive role of opposition parties. 2. In every democracy all the parties cannot get majority seats all the time in the parliament. 3. The parties which do not get majority seats are called opposition parties. 4. The party which gets majority seats in the Lok Sabha next to the ruling party is called the recognized opposition party. The leader of the opposition party enjoys some privileges equivalent to that of a cabinet minister. 5. All the powers mentioned in the constitution are exercised by the ruling party. The opposition party also functions in an effective manner, and their work is no less important than that of the ruling parties. 6. To check the government from becoming authoritarian and to restrict its powers, the opposition parties keep a watch over them. 7. The main duty of the opposition party is to criticize the policies of the government. 8. Outside the legislature the opposition parties attract the attention of the press and report their criticism of the government policy in the news papers. 9. The opposition parties have the right to check the expenditure of the government also. 10. During the question hour, the opposition parties criticize the government generally. The criticisms of these parties make the ruling party correct its actions. Thus the opposition parties try to restrain the government from abusing its power. Part - III 50. a Describe any one of the branches of South-West Monsoon. Two branches of South West monsoon winds are as follows: 1. Arabian sea branch 2. Bay of Bengal branch 1. Bay of Bengal Branch 1. The Bay of Bengal branch of south west monsoon is a moisture bearing wind. 2. It strikes against the Kasi, Garo and Jaintia Hills and causes heavy rainfall in Cherrapunji 3. A part of this branch gets deflected by Himalayas and moves towards the west giving rain to Gangetic plains. 4. As it moves further it gives scanty rainfall to Punjab and Haryana. 5. It finally meets the Arabian sea branch at the foot hills of Himalayas and gives heavy rainfall along the Siwaliks. b. Describe the need for the conservation of natural resources. SOCIAL SCIENCE Page 10

11 i.ne ww.pai.n i.n i.ne i.n i.ne i.n i.ne i. If we go on exploiting the nature there will be no more resources available in future. ii. So there is an urgent need to conserve the nature, Some of the needs are: 1. To maintain ecological balance for supporting life. 2. To preserve different kind of species. 3. To make the resources available for present and future generation 4. To ensure the survival of human race. 5. We should understand that natural resources are not renewable source and we should keep it safely. 6. Through implementing the laws for using the natural resources we may save the exploiting nature. c. Describe the factors encouraging cotton textile Industry in Mumbai. Mumbai in Maharashtra is the leading cotton textile centre and it is called as the Manchester of India. The following factors favour the cotton textile industries in Mumbai. 1. Port facility : Location of port facilities for the export of finished goods. 2. Transport : It is well connected through rail and road links with cotton growing areas. 3. Climate : Humid coastal climate favours yarning. 4. Capital : Capital goods and finance are available in Mumbai. 5. Manpower : Manpower is in plenty. 6. Raw material : Availability of raw material. Part IV 51. a. Explain two basic concepts of National Income. 1. Gross National Product (GNP) : 1. Gross National Product is the total value of output (goods and services) produced and income received in a year by domestic residents of a country. 2. It includes profits earned from capital invested abroad. 2. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) : 1. Gross Domestic Product is the total value of output (goods and services) produced by the factors of production within the geographical boundaries of the country. 2. In the above two concepts Goods and Services are called as follows : Goods : Goods include the total number of cars, motorcycles, ships rail engines, pens, pencils, rice, wheat, edible oils etc. Services : The services include the services of doctors, engineers, teachers, artists etc. 3. Net National Product (NNP) : SOCIAL SCIENCE Page 11

12 i.ne ww.pai.n i.n i.ne i.n i.ne i.n i.ne 1. Net National Product is arrived by making some adjustment with regard to depreciation. 2. That is we arrive the NNP by deducting the value of depreciation from Gross National Products (GNP). 3. NNP = GNP (-) Depreciation 1. Net Domestic Product (NDP) : 1. Net Domestic Product is part of Gross Domestic product. 2. Net Domestic Product is obtained from the Gross Domestic Product by deducting the quantum of tear and wear expenses (depreciation). 3. NDP = GDP (-) Depreciation. 2. Percapita Income (PCI) : 1. Percapita Income or output per person is an indicator to show the living standard of people in the country. 2. It is obtained by dividing the national income by the population of a country. 3. Percapita Income = National Income/Population. b. Explain the methods of calculating National Income. Methods of calculating National Income: The National Income of a country can be calculated by the following three methods. 1. Product Method 2. Income Method 3. Expenditure Method. 1. Productive Method : In this method the total value of all goods and services produced in a country is taken into account. 2. Income Method: In this method, the Income and Payments received by all the people in the country are calculated. 3. Expenditure Method : In this method we add up the expenditure of all people on consumer goods, investment and saving. c. Write about the functions of Modern Welfare State. Function of Modern welfare state: 1. Protective functions: 1. Economic development can be achieved only if there is peace in the state. 2. So the primary function of the government is to maintain law and order besides protecting the people from external aggression and internal disorder. 2. The Administrative function: The three important wings of the state are Legislature, Executive and Judiciary. 3. Social Security functions: The government undertakes social security measures by offering relief to the poor, sick and the unemployed. 4. Economic Functions: SOCIAL SCIENCE Page 12

13 i.ne ww.pai.n i.n i.ne i.n i.ne The government takes various measures to improve agriculture and develop trade and industry. SECTION -VI i.n i.ne 52. Time Line for the following: Any Five important Events between the years League of Nation Officially found March to Rome Germany was joined as a member of League of Nation Herber Hoover became the president of America, Latern Treaty Japan captured Manchuria Franklin D Roosevelt became the president of America, Hitler Pulled Germany out of the League of Nation Security Exchange Act Hitler reoccupied Rhineland Mussolini left from League of Nation, Rome-Berlin-Tokyo Axis, Mussolini captured Albania, World war II began Normal Economic Activities in the USA SOCIAL SCIENCE Page 13

14 i.ne ww.pai.n i.n i.ne i.n i.ne i.n i.ne SECTION VII 53. a. Mark the following places in the given outline map of Asia: [ 1. Turkey 2. Malaysia 3. Farmosa 4.Pacific Ocean 5. Japan ] SOCIAL SCIENCE Page 14

15 i.ne ww.pai.n i.n i.ne i.n i.ne b. Mark the following places in the given outline map of Europe. 1. Serbia 2. Russia 3. Austria 4. Dardanelles 5. France i.n i.ne SOCIAL SCIENCE Page 15

i.ne ww.pai.n i.n i.ne i.n i.ne i.n i.ne 54. Mark any ten places/region on the given outline map of India: 1. Mt.Everest 2. R.Ganga 3. Thar Desert 4. Western Ghats 5. Gulf of Khambat 6. Black soil 7.

16 i.ne ww.pai.n i.n i.ne i.n i.ne i.n i.ne 54. Mark any ten places/region on the given outline map of India: 1. Mt.Everest 2. R.Ganga 3. Thar Desert 4. Western Ghats 5. Gulf of Khambat 6. Black soil 7. Andaman Nicobar Islands 8. Mumbai One Tea Growig Area 11.Chotta Nagput Plateau 12. Northern Circars 13. Mountain forest 14. Direction of North East Monsoon winds 15. Neyveli SOCIAL SCIENCE Page 16

17 i.ne ww.pai.n i.n i.ne M.GEETHA, V.M.G.RAJASEKARAN RAMANI SRI SARADA SAKTHI MHSS, VIRUDHUNAGAR i.n i.ne i.n i.ne SOCIAL SCIENCE Page 17

Section - I. 1. If the Himalayas would have not been in its present position how would be the climatic conditions of the Indian sub continent?

Section - I. 1. If the Himalayas would have not been in its present position how would be the climatic conditions of the Indian sub continent? MAHA SAMKALPAM CHITTOOR DISTRICT SOCIAL STUDIES (Units 1,2,3 & 13, 14) (new syllabus) TEST - CYCLE 1, JANUARY 2016 Class : X (Max. Marks - 25) Time: 1 Hr PRINCIPLES OF VALUATION (ENGLISH VERSION) GENERAL