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Social Science Class X

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Summative Assessment II

Time allowed : 3 hours

Maximum Marks : 80

General Instructions:

  • The question paper has 35 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
  • Marks are indicated against each question.
  • Questions from serial number 1-16 are multiple choice questions (MCQs) of 1 mark each.
  • Every MCQ is provided with four alternatives. Write the correct alternative in your answer book.
  • Questions from serial number 17 to 29 are 3 marks questions. Answer of these questions should not exceed 80 words each
  • Questions from serial number 30 to 34 are 4 marks questions. Answer of these questions should not exceed 100 words each
  • Question number 35 is a map question of 2 marks from History and Question number 36 is a map question of 3 marks from Geography.
1. Which one of the following is not true regarding the conservative regimes set up in 1815?  
 
  1. They did not tolerate criticism regarding the legitimacy of autocratic governments.
  2. Most of them imposed censorship on press.
  3. They believed in the established traditional institutions like Monarchy, Church etc.
  4. They favoured the idea of liberty and freedom.
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  Why did the "Go East Movement‟ become popular in Vietnam during the first decade of 20th Century? Choose the most appropriate answer from the following.
  1. Vietnamese students went to Japan to acquire education.
  2. They went to Japan to learn Japanese language.135
  3. They went to get lucrative jobs.
  4. They looked for foreign arms and helped to drive away the French from Vietnam.
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2. Which one of the following is not true regarding the "Balkan Problem‟? (a) The Balkan states were very jealous of each other.
(b) Each state wanted to gain more territory at the expense of others.
(c) The Balkans were also the scene of big power rivalry.
(d) The Balkans were not under the control of Ottoman Empire. 		1
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  Which one of the following is not true regarding the regime of Ngo-Dinh-Diem in South Vietnam? (a) He built a repressive and authoritarian government.
(b) He laid the foundation of a democratic form of government.
(c) Any one who opposed him was jailed and killed.
(d) He permitted christianity but outlawed Buddhism. 		1
3. Why did General Dyer open fire on the peaceful gathering at Jallianwala Bagh on 13th April, 1919? Choose the most appropriate reason for doing so, from the following: (a) General Dyer wanted to enforce martial law very strictly in Amritsar.
(b) He wanted to create a feeling of terror and awe in the minds of satyagrahis.
(c) He wanted to demoralise the local congress leaders.
(d) He wanted to gain prominence in the eyes of British government. 		1
4. Why did Gandhiji begin fast unto death when Dr. B.R. Ambedkar demanded separate electorate for Dalits? Choose the appropriate answer from the following. (a) Separate electorates would create division in the society.
(b) Separate electorates would slow down the process of integration into society.
(c) With separate electorates, dalits would gain respect in society.
(d) The condition of dalits would become better. 		1
5. Which one of the following minerals belongs to the category of ferrous mineral? (a) Gold
(b) Copper
(c) Manganese
(d) Bauxite 		1
6. Which one of the following states is the largest producer of bauxite in India? (a) Orissa
(b) Gujara
(c) Jharkhand
(d) Maharashtra 		1
Submitted By : Dr. Ashutosh Pandey
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