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SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT –I (2011)

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Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80

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General Instructions:

(i) The question paper has 36 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.

(ii) Marks are indicated against each question.

(iii) Questions from serial number 1-16 are Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ).

Each question carries one mark.

(iv) Questions from serial number 17 to 31 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these

questions should not exceed 80 words each.

(v) Questions from serial number 32 to 35 are 4 marks questions. Answer of these

questions should not exceed 100 words each.

(vi) Question number 36 is a map question of 3 marks from Geography only. After

completion, attach the map inside your answer book.

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1. Why did the wheat price in India fall down by 50 per cent between 1928 and 1934 ?

(a) Due to less production. (b) Due to floods.

(c) Due to Great Depression. (d) Due to droughts.

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1928 1934 50%

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

OR In 1911, 67 percent of the large industries were located in which one of the following places in

India ?

(a) Bengal and Bombay. (b) Surat and Ahemadabad.

(c) Delhi and Bombay. (d) Patna and Lucknow.

1911 67%

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

OR

Name one factor which changed the form of urbanisation in the modern world.

(a) Capitalism (b) Socialism

(c) Industrialisation (d) Unemployment

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

2.

Which of the following is the first European country that conquered America ?

(a) The French (b) The English

(c) The Spanish (d) The Germans

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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OR Who among the following set up the first Indian Jute Mill in Calcutta in 1917 ?

(a) Seth Hukumchand (b) G.D. Birla

(c) Jamsed Jee Nusrwan Jee Tata (d) None of the above

1917

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

OR When did Bombay become the capital of Bombay Presidency ?

(a) 1619 (b) 1719

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(c) 1819 (d) 1919

(a) 1619 (b) 1719

(c) 1819 (d) 1919

3. Who wrote about the injustices of the caste system in „Gulamgiri‟?

(a) Raja Ram Mohan Roy

(b) Jyotiba Phule

(c) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

(d) Bankim chandra chattopadhyay

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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OR Which of the following books was written with adolescent girls in mind ?

(a) The Jungle Book (b) Ramona

(c) Treasure Island (d) Robinson Crusoe

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

4. Which of the following reading material were especially for women ?

(a) Chap books

(b) Penny magazines

(c) Grimm‟s Fairy Tales

(d) The Bible

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

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OR What was the title of the first modern novel published in Malayalam ?

(a) Muktamala. (b) Indulekha.

(c) Chandrakanta. (d) Pariksha–Guru.

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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5. Which one of the following soil is ideal for growing cotton ?

(a) Regur Soil (b) Laterite Soil

(c) Desert Soil (d) Mountainous Soil

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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6. Which one of the following is the example of endemic species ?

(a) Asiatic elephant (b) Gangetic dolphin

(c) Mithun (d) Asiatic cheetah

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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7. On which of the following rivers is Koyena dam built?

(a) Krishna (b) Kaveri

(c) Ganga (d) Mahanadi

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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8. Which one of the following is a rabi crop ?

(a) Rice (b) Wheat

(c) Millets (d) Cotton

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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9. How many times the constitution of Belgium was amended between 1970 and 1993 ?

(a) Two times (b) Three times

(c) Four times (d) One time

1970 1993

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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10. Which of the following is an example of horizontal sharing of power ?

(a) Power sharing between different states.

(b) Power sharing between different organs of the government.

(c) Power sharing between different levels of the government.

(d) Power sharing between different political parties.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

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11. Which of the following government has two or more levels ?

(a) Community Government (b) Coalition Government

(c) Federal Government (d) Unitary Government

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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12. According to 2001 census what was the sex ratio in India ?

(a) 1000 males 950 females

(b) 1000 males 850 Females

(c) 1000 males 927 females

(d) 1000 males 922 females

2001

(a) 950

(b) 850

(c) 927

(d) 922

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13. Which one of the following statements defines „Literacy Rate‟. :-

(a) Total literate population divided by total population

(b) Total literate population divided by total illiterate population

(c) Proportion of literate population in the 18 and above age group

(d) It measures the proportion of literate population in the 7 years and above age group

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(a)

(b)

(c) 18

(d) 7

14. If there are five persons in a family and their total income is Rs 20,000/- what would be the

average income of each person. ?

(a) Rs. 6000/- (b) Rs. 4000/-

(c) Rs. 5000/- (d) Rs. 10,000/-

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(a) 6000 (b) 4000

(c) 5000 (d) 10,000

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15. Which is the correct option to fill in the blank ?

GDP is the total value of _______ produced during a particular year.

(a) all goods and services

(b) all final goods and services

(c) all Intermediate goods and services

(d) all Intermediate and final goods and Services

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

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16. Which of the following statements is true in respect of Public Sector ?

(a) Big companies own most of the assets.

(b) Government owns the assets.

(c) A group of people owns most of the assets.

(d) An individual owns most of the assets.

(a)

(b)

(c)

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(d)

17. What is referred to as G-77 countries ? Explain.

77

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OR Mention any three restrictions imposed by the British government upon the Indian merchants in

the 19th Century ?

OR Describe any three steps which were taken to clean up London during 19th century.

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18. How did print introduce debate and discussion? Explain any three points.

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OR Name one famous woman novelist in 19th century England. Describe the different ways in

which women novelists portrayed women.

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19.

What was the contribution of print culture in the growth of nationalism in india ? How did the British attempt to check them ?

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OR How did novels depict the lives of peasants and low castes ? Explain with examples from India.

20. Describe the salient features of Indian Manuscripts before the age of Print ?

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OR Premchand‟s novels were filled with powerful characters drawn from all levels of society.

Support the statement with examples.

21. “Indiscriminate use of resources has led to numerous problems.” Justify this statement.

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22. Write a brief note on „Project Tiger‟. 3

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23. Explain any three reasons responsible for water scarcity in India.

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24. How have Belgium and Sri Lanka dealt with the question of Power Sharing differently ?

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25.

How is political expression of social divisions in democracy beneficial ?

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26. What are the features of a homogeneous society ? Mention the name of any one country having

such society ?

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27. How does the constitution of India ensure secularism ?

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28. Explain the term sustainable development. Suggest two measures to ensure sustainable

development.

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29. What is development ? Explain the two aspects of development.

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30. What do you mean by Primary Sector ? Enlist any four activities of this sector.

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31. Describe the objectives of implementing NREGA 2005.

2005

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32. How did the global transfer of diseases in the pre-modern world help in the colonisation of the

Americas ?

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OR Throw light on production during the proto-industrialisation phase in Europe in the 17th and

18th centuries wih an examples.

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OR How did the condition of women workers change from 19th to 20th century in London ?

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33. Describe any four features of Indian agriculture.

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34. “The creation of Linguistic states was the first and major test for democratic politics in our

country.” Justify this statement.

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35. Explain the role of service sector in the Indian economy.

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36. Three features with serial number 1 to 3 are marked on 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. (1) Soil type (2) Major rice producing state (3) Largest state of permanent forest.

(1) (3)

(1)

(2)

(3)

OR Locate and lable the following items with appropriate symbols on the same map. (i) Salal Dam (ii) Kaziranga (iii) One tea producing state

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

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OR

36B. The following question is for the visually impaired candidates only in lieu of Map Q. No. 36

(A) Where is desert soil found ? (B) On which river is Bhakhra Nangal Dam is constructed ? (C) Name the tiger reserve of Kerala.

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(A)

(B)

(C)

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