10th std social science sa1 question paper-3 eng version 2019-20 by guru murthy

                                                                     

Model paper -3

            SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT-  1 (2019) 

Class: X std                                                                                                                   Sub: Social Science                                                     Marks: 80

I. Choose the correct answer and along with is alphabet:                                                                        1× 8 =8

1. Francisco de Almeida implemented______in order to establish the supremacy over the sea instead of supremacy over land. 

A) Subsidiary Alliance        B) Dual government           C) Doctrine of Lapse       D) Blue water policy

2. The first viceroy of India was_____

A) Canning                    B) Warren Hastings

C) Dalhousie                  D) Macaulay

3. The article of the Indian Constitution which deals with Indian Foreign policy is______

Policy. 

A) 19       B) 25      C) 39      D) 51

4. Untouchability is a heinous expression of caste system, according to_______

A) Gandhiji                    B) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

C) Manu Smriti             D) B Kuppuswamy

5. An artist engaged himself in painting for his own satisfaction. This is an example for_____

A) Labour with pay            B) division of labour

C) Labour without pay       D) Organised labour

6. India does not share land frontier with the following country. __________

A) Myanmar       B) Pakistan    C) Srilanka

D) Nepal

7. There are ____Zilla Panchayats in Karnataka at present. 

A) 29          B) 30         C) 176         D) 6022

8. Manu wants to save money for his daughter's marriage in future. The type of bank account you suggest him to open _______

A) Recurring Deposit Account

B) Current Account

C) Fixed Deposit Account

D) Savings Bank Account

II. Answer the following questions in a sentence each.                                                                       1x 8 = 8    

9. Expansion of British rule in India was easier during the rule of Lord Wellesley. Why?

10. What made Indians to refuse Royal Enfield Rifles?

11. India declared that no country of the world shall practice apartheid. Why?

12. What is specialisation? 

13. The temperature in India is very high during summer. Give reason

14. Why are the tropical deciduous forests called monsoon forests? 

15. What is inclusive development?

16. How is the term 'bank' derived? 

III. Answer the following questions in 2-4 sentences each.                                                                   2 x 8=16

17 How subsidiary alliance got control over the Indian provinces?

18. When and between whom was battle of plassey fought? 

19. What are the features of Indian Foreign policy? OR

Inspite of the border dispute between India and China, how have they strengthened their relationship? 

20. What are the features of social stratification? 

21. Distinguish between Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats. 

22. How we can conserve Soil?

23. "Women self-help groups are supportive of women empowerment". Justify

24. Mention any four successful entrepreneurs of India. 

IV. Answer the following questions in six sentences each.                                                                    3x9=27

25. Explain the development of modern education system in India during British rule. 

26. The 18th century in Indian History was " the Century of Political Problems”. Justify

OR

How did the political factors led to the first war of Indian Independence? 

27. Swami Vivekananda was a source of inspiration to youths. How? 

28. India has been considered as one of the powerful countries of the world. Why? 

29. What are the constitutional measures taken by the Government to eradicate the Untouchability?

30. Differentiate between the two branches of South West monsoon. 

OR

Explain the importance of forests?

31. Multipurpose river valley projects are very usefull in the countries like India. How? 

32. What is life expectancy and what are the factors represented in life expectancy? 

OR

Explain briefly the significance of rural development.

33. " Post offices are undertaking various financial transactions too. " Justify

OR

"Entrepreneurship is a risk taking or adventures activity". How? 

V. Answer the following question in 8 to 10 sentences each.                                                                 4x4=16

34. The first war of Indian Independence brought prominent changes. Explain

OR

How did Brahma Samaj try to reform Indian society?

35. The fourth Anglo-Mysore war strengthened the position of the British in Mysore. Discuss

36. What are your suggestions to improve the status of Women? 

37. „Agriculture is a backbone of our Indian economy till now‟. Justify.

VI. 38. Draw a neat outline map of India and mark the following.                                                      1+ 4 = 5

a. Indira col

b. Coromandel coast

c. Desert vegetation 

d. The longest dam in India.

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