KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN, ERNAKULAM REGION SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TEST- 2, 2013-14 SOCIAL SCIENCE SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER CLASS: 10 MAX MARKS: 90 TIME ALLOWED: 3 Hrs 1. The question paper has 30 questions in all. All questions are compulsory. 2. Marks are indicated against each question. 3. Question paper contains MCQ from serial number 1-9 of one mark each. Write the correct option in your answer book. 4. 10-21 questions are for 3 marks each and are to be answered in 80 words. 5. 22-29 are for five marks each and to be answered in 100 words each. 6. 30 th question is a map question for 5 marks. Complete the map and attach the map inside your answer book. 1. Suffrage means:- a. The right to leave the country b. The right to vote c. The right to exploit others d. The right to get employed Which of the following was not part of Indo- China a. Vietnam b. Laos c. Cambodia d. Siam
2. Who organized the Dalits into the depressed class association in 1930. a. J. L. Nehru b. Gandhiji c. B. R. Ambedkar d. Jyothiba Phule 3. Which mode of transportation reduces trans-shipment losses and delays? a. Trucks. b. Ships c. Pipe lines d. Goods trains 4. Name the organization set up by the Nepalese people to restore democracy in Nepal. a. The Dual Alliance b. The Triple Alliance c. The seven Party Alliance d. The Democratic Party of Nepal 5. Which of the following is considered as the best form of Government? a. Monarchy b. Dictatorship c. Military rule d. Democracy 6. The basic outcome of democracy is a. Political, social and economic out come b. Military out come c. Restricted and limited welfare policies d. Developmental programmes for some sections of society 7. Prof: Muhammad Yunus is the founder of which one of the following banks a. Co Operative Banks b. Commercial Banks c. Land development Bank d. Grameen Banks 8. WTO was started at the initiative of which one of the following group of countries a. Developed Countries
b. Developing nations c. Rich countries d. Poor Countries 9. RTI means a. Right to Information b. Right to Investigation c. Respect to Individuals d. Reform related to Industrial Products 10 The Balkan issue was one of the major factors responsible for the first world war. Explain with examples. Only one third of the students in Vietnam would pass the school leaving examinations. Explain. 11. Critically examine any three efforts made by Gandhiji to get Harijans their rights 12. How did World War I help in the growth of the national movement in India? 13. A study reveals that sugar mills are getting shifted to the Southern and Western states of India. Why is it so? 14. What are the three types of gauge system in India? What is the disadvantage of such a system? 15. Explain any three features of Indian Tourism as a trade. 16. Why do you think that solar energy has a bright future in India? 17. Differentiate between National Political parties and Regional Political Parties. 18. How do interest groups influence politics? 19. Mention any three challenges faced by Political Parties. 20 What are the various ways in which MNCs set up or control production in other countries? 21 Who supervises the functioning of banks? In what ways is the supervision done?
22. Briefly trace the process of German Unification. Explain the contribution made by the French in the field of agriculture in Vietnam. 23. What was the reaction of the British Government towards Civil Disobedience Movement? 24. Discuss the steps to be taken to minimize the environmental degradation. 25. How does democracy produce an accountable, responsive and legitimate government? 26. How far India has succeeded in overcoming the challenges of expansion before its democracy? Evaluate 27. What do you understand by Liberalization of economy? What steps have been taken in the direction of Liberalization? 28. What are the modern forms of money in India? Why is it accepted as a medium of exchange. How is it executed? 29. Why is the rise of consumer awareness essential? Explain the measures to protect the interest of consumers. 30. (a) Three features A,B & C are marked in the given political map of India. Identify these features with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines marked in the map. A. A nuclear power plant in Karnataka. B. A software technology park in Assam C. The Western Terminal City of East West Corridor. 30 (b) Locate the following features with appropriate symbols on the same political out line map of India. i. Paradip Sea Port ii. Bhilai Iron and Steel Plant