THE INDIAN HIGH SCHOOL DUBAI SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT II MODEL QUESTION PAPER (2016-17) SOCIAL SCIENCE- CLASSX (BOYS) Time allotted- 3hours Maximum Marks-90 Date-15-1-2017 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS (1) The question paper has 30 questions in all. All questions are compulsory. (2) Marks are indicated against each question. (3) Questions from serial no. 1 to 8 are Very Short Answer Questions Each question carries1 mark. (4) Questions from 9 to 20 are 3 marks questions. Answers of these should not exceed 80 words. (5) Questions from 21 to 28 are 5 marks questions. Answers of these should not exceed 120 words each. (6) Question numbers 29 and 30 are map questions of 3 marks each from History and Geography. (7) Attach the maps to your answer sheets. 1 What did the term Liberalism stand for in the 19 th century Europe? 1 OR What did the idea of Satyagraha emphasize? 2 How would you relate the term double coincidence of wants to barter system? 1 3 What was the main cause of Bolivian Water War? 1 4 Why is Rupee accepted as medium of exchange in India? 1
5 How was Phan Chu Trinh s vision of Independent Vietnam different from that of Phan Boi Chau s? 1 6 Which quality of mica makes it the most indispensable mineral used in electric and electronic industries? 1 7 Which logo would you like to see while purchasing a tin of edible oil? 1 8 What is the requirement laid down by the Election Commission for a political party to be recognized as a National Party? 1 9 Describe the administrative reforms introduced by Napoleon in France. 3 Explain the importance of the Ho Chi Minh Trail in the war that the Vietnamese fought against the US. 10 Describe briefly the Dandi Salt March. Why did Mahatma Gandhi select salt as a powerful instrument against the British in the Civil Disobedient Movement? 3 11 Critically examine the necessity of using nonconventional energy resource such as solar energy in rural India.Mention any two values that inspire us to conserve environment by using the above resource. 3 12 You are a bank manager. A person wants a loan from your bank to buy a car with which he can start a taxi service. Write down the terms of Credit to this loan. 3 13 Explain with examples any three modes of occurrence of minerals. 3 14 Discuss the three important factors that have led to the growth of automobile industry in India. 3 15 Analyze the role of pressure groups in exerting influence on politics. Is their influence healthy? 3 16 Mention any two ways in which industrial pollution is affecting fresh water resource. What values can bring about a change in the existing situation. 3 17 Explain with an example how one can exercise the Right to Seek Redressal against negligence and deficiency. 3 OR
18 Democracies accommodate social diversities Assess the statement in the Indian context. 3 19 What is the contribution of tourism in the development of Indian Economy? Explain. 3 20 Describe in brief the three challenges faced by democracy. 3 21 Culture played an important role in creating the idea of the nation in Europe Support the statement with suitable examples. 5 OR Describe, how people from different communities, regions or language groups develop a sense of collective belonging in the National movement in India? 22 Women were represented not only as warriors but also as workers in Vietnam Support the statement with examples. 5 23 Analyze the impact of globalization in India. 5 24 Examine the role of Reserve Bank of India in supervising the functions of other banks. 5 25 Textile Industry is the backbone of the Indian Economy Prove the statement with any five valid reasons. 5 26 Discuss any five functions of political parties. 5 27 Roadways have an edge over railways. Justify this statement with five facts. 5 28 How does democracy produce an accountable, responsive and legitimate government? Explain with five valid points. 5 29 Three features A,B,C are marked on the given outline map. Identify them with the help of the following information.write their correct names. 3 A The place where Indian Congress Session was held. B. The place where cotton mill workers organized satyagraha. C.The city related to Jallianwala Bagh incident.
30 Locate and label the following 3 Iron and steel ore mines in Karnataka Thermal power station in Tamil Nadu Northern terminal station in Jammu and Kashmir of north- south corridor