Subject code – 85E

SSLC Summative Assessment – 1 for the year 2024-25

SOCIAL SCIENCE
Class: 10thModel Answers Max marks: 80
I. Four choices are given for each incomplete statements. Choose the correct answer and
write the same along with the letter of alphabet in your answer paper. 8x1=8

1. The first European to re-establish trade relation between India and Europe were
A. The French B. The Portuguese C. The Dutch D. The British

2. The founder of Arya Samaj was

A. Rajaram Mohan Roy B. Swami Vivekananda
C. JyotibaPhuleD. DayanandaSaraswati

3. The ‘Father of Public Administration’ is

A. Luther Gullick B. L. D. White C. Woodrow Wilson D. Herbert A. Simon

4. ‘Untouchability is a stigma on Hindu Society’ is declared by

A. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar B. Mahatma Gandhi
C. BasaveshwaraD.Swami Vivekananda

5. The famous hill station of India among the following is

A. Chakrata B. Nagtibba C. Dhavalagiri D. PirPanjal

6. The reservoir created by Tungabhadra dam is

A. Pampa Sagara B. RamapadaSagara C. BasavaSagara D. GovindaSagara

7. NITI Ayog is headed by

A. The President B. The Speaker of Loksabha
C. The Vice –President D. The Prime Minister

8. Naveen wants to save money every month to purchase a property after ten years.
The suitable bank account he has to open is
A. Savings Account B. Current Account
C. Recurring Deposit Account D. Term Deposit Account

II. Answer the following questions in a sentences each:8x1=8

9. What was the reason for Wellesley to resign for his post and return to England?
 Wellesley’s battle thirstiness increased the financial burden on the Company Was
strongly criticized.
10. Why did Sir Syed Ahmed khan establish Anglo-Oriental College?
 Intention to provide modern education to the Muslim community.

11. Who appoints the Chairman of Union Public Service Commission?

 President of India.

12. What is the importance of Article 17 of Indian Constitution?

 Prohibits the practice of untouchability.

13. What is division of labour?

 Work being done by people depending on their interests, abilities, age, expertise, skills
and gender.

14. Why are the Greater Himalayas called Himadri?

 Completely covered with snow.

15. Sir M. Vishveshwaraiah is called as ‘Father of Economic Planning in India’. Why?

 Stressed the need for planning to achieve economic development in India.

16. Which bank in India is called as ‘Bank of Banks’?

 Reserve Bank of India.

III. Answer the following questions in TWO / FOUR sentences each: 8x2=16

17. Public administration provides services to the people from birth to death.
Justify. (Any-4)
 Maintenance of law and order.
 Protection of life.
 Protection of property.
 Providing justice.
 Providing education.
 Providing employment.
 Providing necessities of life.
 Responsible for national Defence.
 Bringing economic equality
OR
Corruption leads to various negative consequences. Justify (Any-4)
 Antisocial.
 Immoral act.
 Enemy of good administration.
 Disrupts administration.
 Leads to Political corruption.
  Leads to Organized crimes.
 Allows for bureaucratic loopholes.
 Fraud in public service sectors.
 Weakens the social, economic and political system

18. What are the effects of prejudice created by discrimination? (Any-4)

 Impatience.
 Contempt.
 Disrespect.
 Hatred.
 Social inequality.
 Social conflict.
OR
What are the effects of unemployment? (Any-4)
 Poverty.
 Ill-health
 Crimes.
 Corruption
 Cheating.
 Deception.
 Robbery.
 Prostitution
 Family disintegration.

19. Fall of Constantinople led to the invention of new sea route to India. How? (Any-4)
 Ottoman Turks captured Constantinople.
 Turks started to controlAll the trade routes connecting Constantinople.
 Turks started levying taxes.
 Kings encourage to navigators.
 Scientific Inventions.
 Trade became unprofitable.
 Europeans attempt to break the monopoly of Italian traders.

20. How did Sri Narayana Guru work for the empowerment of the backward and
exploited communities? (Any-4)
 Started Dharma ParipalanaYogam.
 Strengthened the backward.
 Strengthened exploited communities.
 Advocated One Caste, One Religion and One God
 Advocated Education.
 Built temples for the backward communities.
  Started ‘Vaikom Satyagraha Movement’.
 Removal of restrictions on women‘s dress.
 Secure basic human rights.

21. What are the climatic seasons experienced in India?

 Summer season.
 South-west monsoon season / Rainy season.
 Retreating monsoon season.
 Winter season.

22. Name the major hydroelectric power projects of Karnataka. (Any-4)

 Shivanasamudra project.
 Tungabhadra project.
 Jog project.
 Bhadra project.
 Alamatti project.
 Kali project.
 Supa dam.
 Kadra dam.
 Kodasalli Dam.

23. Mention the objectives of Five Year Plans. (Any-4)

 Eradication of poverty.
 Ensuring economic stability.
 Modernizing the economy.
 Improving the standard of living.
 Increasing the production to the maximum.
 Increasing the employment opportunities.
 • Reducing the economic disparities

24. What are the types of Banks? (Any-4)

 Central Bank / Reserve Bank of India
 Commercial Banks.
 Industrial Development Banks
 Land Development Banks / Agriculture Banks
 Indigenous Banks
 Co-operative Banks
IV. Answer the following questions in SIX sentences each: 8X3=24

25) Explain the struggle of MarthandaVarma against the Dutch. (Any-6)

 Stood against the Dutch.
 Brought reforms in administration
 Shifted his capital.
 Controlled the surrounding areas.
 Defeated Dutch in many battles.
 Captured trading centers of Dutch.
 Dutch suffered huge losses.
 Made the other rulers to oppose the Dutch
OR
Explain the conditions of subsidiary alliance.
 Keep the British army.
 Bear the expenses of the army.
 Bear the expenses of wages of soldiers.
 Appoint British Resident in his court.
 Permission to appoint Europeans.
 Permission to sign agreement or pact.

26. Differentiate the East Coast and West Coast of India. (Any 3 in each)
East Coast of India. West Coast of India.
 Located in western side  Located in eastern side
 Near to Arabian Sea.  Near to Bay of Bengal
 Lies between Arabian Sea and  Lies between Bay of Bengal
Western Ghats. and Eastern Ghats.
 Have no lagoons.  Has Lagoons.
 Narrow plain.  Wide & flat plain.

OR
Differentiate the black soil and desert soil. (Any 3 in each)

Black soil Desert soil.

 Black in colour.  Red and brown Colour.
 Found in Deccan Trap.  Found in desert.
 Formed from the weathering of  Formed in the regions of less
igneous rock. rainfall and high temperature.
 Best for cotton cultivation.  Best for Jowar, Sajje and dates.
 Capable of retaining water.  Moisture gets reduced.
27. Five year plans caused economic development in India. How? (Any-6)
 Growth in national income.
 Rise in Per capita income
 Progress in agriculture.
 Growth in industry and services.
 Poverty alleviation.
 Increase in Employment.
 Exports to foreign countries.
 Progress in science and technology.
OR
Pre-harvest and post-harvest technologies enabled Green Revolution.How?
(Any-3 in each)
Pre-harvest technology Post-harvest technology
 Use before harvest.  Use after harvest.
 Used in agricultural production.  Procure, process & market agricultural products.
 High yielding grains.  Agri-markets.
 Chemical fertilizers.  Ware-houses.
 Pesticides.  Cold storage.
 Irrigation.  Manufacturing a variety of products.

28. Explain the characteristics of Banks.

 Dealing with Money.
 Lending Loans.
 Banking Business.
 Acceptance of Deposits.
 Connecting Link.
 Payment and Withdrawal
OR
Explain the procedure to open bank account. (Any-6)
 Decide the type of account.
 Approach the bank.
 Meet the bank officer.
 Fill up the account form.
 Give reference.
 Submit the filled account form
 Officers will scrutiny the form.
 Initial Deposit
29. Analyze the changes that took place in police system during the British period in
India.
 Created the post of Superintendent of Police (SP).
 Divided a district into many ‘Stations’.
 Every station was under a ‘Kotwal’.
 ‘Kotwal’ was made accountable for thefts, crimes etc
 Put every village under the care of ‘Chowkidhar.

30. What is the role of SangolliRayanna in the freedom struggle of Kitturu?

 Rayanna was a brave soldier.
 Developed a sense of nationalism.
 Organized army.
 Organized secret meetings.
 Looted treasury.
 Looted the Taluk offices of the British.
 Arrested & hanged.

31. Explain the measures taken for the empowerment of gender minorities. (Any-6)
 Supreme Court judgment.
 ‘SMILE’ scheme.
 National Portal for Trans gender.
 ‘GarimaGriha’ scheme.
 1% reservation in state governmentposts.
 Opportunities to get education.
 Opportunities contest in elections
 Transgender Minority Protection Act.
 Welfare of Gender Minority Persons’.
 National Council for Gender Minority Persons.
 Punishable offence for ill-treatment of Trans genders.

32. What are the problems faced by unorganized workers? (Any-6)

 Not bound by rules or regulations.
 Get low wages.
 Not get medical help.
 No job security.
 No fixed wages.
 No fixed allowances.
 Harassment.
33. Why is it necessary to prevent soil erosion? (Any-6)
 Rivers Causing floods.
 Changes the river course.
 Loss of fertility.
 Harm to Vegetation.
 Drought increase.
 Natural springs dry up.
 Agriculture production gets reduced.
 Ground water level is lowered
 Storage capacity of reservoirs gets reduced.

V. Answer the following questions in EIGHT sentences each: 4X4=16

34. Explain the effects of British education on Indians. (Any-8)

 Indians developed modernity, secularism.
 Developed democratic attitudes.
 Developed Nationalistic ideals.
 Local literature developed.
 Local languages developed
 Periodicals started.
 Fresh thinking began.
 Influenced Indian freedom struggle.
 Universities were established.
 Schools & colleges started
OR
Explain the contributions of KrishnarajWodeyar – IV. (Any-8)
 Abolished fees in primary schools.
 Helped girls’ education.
 Started University of Mysore.
 Established Indian Institute of Science.
 Developed Irrigation.
 New railway lines were laid.
 Started small and large scale industries.
 Legislative council was formed.
 Encouraged musicians.
35. JyotibaPhule tried to build a new society on the basis of equality. Justify. (Any-8)
 Prohibition of liquor.
 Opposed gender inequality.
 Opposed denial of human rights.
 Opposed exploitation of people.
 Opposed practice of untouchability.
 Movement for social justice.
 Condemn the slavery.
 Advocated free & compulsory education.
 Encourage the education.
 Casteless classes.

36. What are the measures to be taken to reduce economic inequality in India?
 Proper economic reforms.
 Careful fiscal policies.
 Healthy taxation system.
 Establishing industries in rural areas.
 Land reforms.
 Labour oriented policies.
 Social securities.

37. Explain the importance of forests.

 Give pure air.
 Provide food and fodder.
 Cause rainfall.
 Controls soil erosion.
 Attracts tourists.
 Home of Medicinal plants.
 Home for animals and birds.
 Controls ecological balance.
 Provides employment opportunities
VI. 38. Draw an outline map of India and mark the following 1+4=5
a) 82½° east longitude b) Region of desert soil c) Sunderband) Kosi project