Formative Assessment -1

Achievement Test– 1

Class: 10th Standard 2024-25 Subject: Social Science

Marks: 20 Time: 45 Minutes

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Mahadevappa Kundaragi Manjunath S
Govt High School, Avathi, Govt High School, Gandanahalli
Chikkamagaluru Taluk and Dist. K.R.Nagar TQ , Mysuru Dist.
Mob: 9481216233 Mob:9538279818
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Class-10th Achievement Test– 1 Subject: Social Science Class-10th Achievement Test– 1 Subject: Social Science

Marks: 20 2024-25 Time: 45 Min Marks: 20 2024-25 Time: 45 Min

I. Choose the correct answer and write it. 2x1=2 I. Choose the correct answer and write it. 2x1=2
1. The largest physical division of India is
1. 'Blue Water Policy’ was implemented by
A) Northern Mountains B) Northern Great Plain
A) Francisco de Almeida B) Alfonso De Albuquerque
C) Sir Thomas Roe D) Vasco da Gama C) Peninsular Plateau D) Coastal Plains
2. Untouchability Crime act of 1955 is amended as
2. North India has high temperature during summer. because
A) Untouchability Removal act B) Equal citizen right
A) It is near to the equator B) It is away from the sea
C) The act of SC and St’s D) Civil Rights Protection Act
C) It is near to the north pole D) Sun rays fall perpendicularly
II. Answer the following questions in a sentence each. 2x1=2
II. Answer the following questions in a sentence each. 2x1=2
3. Who is the administrative head of the home department of the state?
3. Which type of climate is experienced by India?
4. Sir M Vishveswariah is regarded as “Father of Economic Planning in
4. Who is known as the father of Indian Green Revolution?
India”. Why?
III. Answer the following questions in 2/3 sentences. 2x2=4
III. Answer the following questions in 2/3 sentences. 2x2=4
5. What are the functions of bank?
5. Name the important climatic season of India.
6. The battle of Buxar helped the British to get many facilities.
6. Explain the reasons for the first Anglo-Maratha war. OR
Substantiate. OR What were the results of Subsidiary Alliance?
How Did Marthanda Varma checked the Dutch.
IV. Answer the following questions in 5 to 6 sentences. 2x3=6
IV. Answer the following questions in 5 to 6 sentences. 2x3=6
7. List out the factors that led to the discovery of new sea route to
7. Mention the differences between the Eastern Ghats and the Western
India. OR How did Subsidiary Alliance control Indian native states?
Ghats. OR List out the achievements of Five -year plans.
8. Indian agriculture is a gamble with the monsoon. How?
8. List out the advantages of opening a bank account.
V. Answer the following questions in 8 to 10 sentences. 1x4=4
V. Answer the following questions in 8 to 10 sentences. 1x4=4
9. Public administration functions from birth to death of a person.
9. Mention the causes and results of the battle of Plassey. OR
Justify the statement. OR What are the differences between Direct
How did the British occupy Punjab?
recruitment and indirect recruitment?
VI. 10.Draw an outline map of India and mark the following.
VI. 10. Draw an outline map of India and mark the following.
1+1=2
1+1=2
a) Tropic of Cancer b) Malabar Coast
a) 82 30 East Longitude
0 1 b) Indira Point
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Formative Assessment-1 Formative Assessment-1
Class-10th Achievement Test– 1 Subject: Social Science Class-10th Achievement Test– 1 Subject: Social Science

Marks: 20 2024-25 Time: 45 Min Marks: 20 2024-25 Time: 45 Min

I. Choose the correct answer and write it. 2x1=2 I. Choose the correct answer and write it. 2x1=2
1. The first state to enter Subsidiary Alliance was 1. The western Ghats in Karnataka are called as
A) Hyderabad B) Mysore
A) Satpura Hills B) Sahyadris C) Annamalai Hills D) Nilgiri Hills
C) Awadh D) Arcot
2. North India has high temperature during summer. because
2. The banks collect service charges on these types of accounts.
A) It is near to the equator B) It is away from the sea
A) Saving Account B) Current Account
C) It is near to the north pole D) Sun rays fall perpendicularly
C) Recurring Deposit Account D) Fixed Deposit Account
II. Answer the following questions in a sentence each. 2x1=2
II. Answer the following questions in a sentence each. 2x1=2
3. How are Northern plain formed?
3. What was the reason for the British dethroned Mir Jaffar?
4. Which institution issue National Saving Certificates in India?
4. Who is called as the ‘Father of Public Administration’?
III. Answer the following questions in 2 or 3 sentences. 2x2=4
III. Answer the following questions in 2 or 3 sentences. 2x2=4
5. How did trade take place between India and Europe during middle
5. List out the Europeans who advent to India.
Ages?
6. How has social stratification been created? OR
6. In recent days untouchability is dying down in India. Justify.
What are the suggestions to stop the social evil of untouchability?
OR Mention the reasons for prejudice.
IV. Answer the following questions in 5 to 6 sentences. 2x3=6
IV. Answer the following questions in 5 to 6 sentences. 2x3=6
7. The post offices providing various financial services also. Justify.
7. List out the achievements of Five -year plans. OR
OR How is Saving Account different from Current Account? Explain the procedure to open an account in a bank.
8. Mention the objectives if five-year plans. 8. Public administration is very essential at present. Discuss
V. Answer the following questions in 8 to 10 sentences. 1x4=4
V. Answer the following questions in 8 to 10 sentences. 1x4=4
9. What are the advantages of the Himalayan mountains?OR
9. Explain the structure and functions of the Union Public Service
The Eastern Coastal plain is different from the western coastal
Commission. OR
plain. How?
What is the role of state in maintaining law and order? Explain.
VI. 10. Draw an outline map of India &mark the following. 1+1=2
VI. 10. Draw an outline map of India and mark the following.
a) 230301North latitude b) The Coromandel Coast
1+1=2
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 Formative Assessment-1
Class: 10th Standard Achievement Test - 1 Subject: Social Science
Marks: 20 2024-25 Time: 45 Min

I. Four alternatives are given under each question. choose the correct
alternatives and write along with its letter of alphabet. 2x1=2
1. The first state to enter Subsidiary Alliance was
A) Hyderabad
B) Mysore
C) Awadh
D) Arcot
2. During Summer, South India has low temperature than north India. Because
A) It is near to the equator
B) It is covered with water three sides
C) It is away from the sea
D) The sun rays fall perpendicularly

II. Answer the following questions in a sentence each. 2x1=2

3. How are northern plains formed?
4. Sir M Vishveswariah is regarded as “Father of Economic Planning in India”. Why?
III. Answer the following questions in 2 or 3 sentences. 2x2=4
5. List out the Europeans who advent to India.
6. In recent days untouchability is dying down in India. Justify.
OR
Mention the reasons for prejudice.
IV. Answer the following questions in 5 to 6 sentences. 2x3=6
7. List out the factors that led to the discovery of new sea route to India.
OR
How did Subsidiary Alliance control Indian native states?
8. List out the advantages of opening a bank account.
V. Answer the following questions in 8 to 10 sentences. 1x4=4
10. Public administration functions from birth to death of a person. Justify the statement. OR
What are the differences between Direct recruitment and indirect recruitment?
VI. 10. Draw an outline map of India and mark the following. 1+1=2
a) 820 301 East Longitude b) The Coromandel Coast
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Blue Print of the Achievement Test-1
Class:10th Standard Subject: Social Science
Objective wise marks Distribution

Objectives Marks Percentage

01 Knowledge 03 16%
02 Understanding 10 50%
03 Application 05 28%
04 Skill 02 6%

Difficulty wise Marks Distribution

Marks Percentage
01 Easy 06 30%
02 Average 09 45%
03 Difficult 05 25%

Question wise Marks Distribution

Questions type No. of Questions Marks

01 Multiple Choice questions 02 02
02 Short Answer-1 02 02
03 Short Answer-2 02 04
04 Long Answer-1 02 06
05 Long Answer-2 01 04
06 Map 01 02
Total 10 20

Division wise Marks Distribution

Divisions MCQ S.A-1 S.A-2 L.A-1 L.A-2 Map Questions Marks
01 History 01 --- 01 01 --- --- 03 06
02 Political Science --- --- --- --- 01 --- 01 04
03 Sociology --- --- 01 --- --- --- 01 02
04 Geography 01 01 --- --- --- 01 03 04
05 Economics --- 01 --- --- --- --- 01 01
06 Business studies --- --- --- 01 --- --- 01 03
Total 02 02 02 02 01 01 10 20
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Class:10th Standard Subject: Social Science
Chapter wise marks Distribution
Sl. Knowledge Understanding Application Skill T.Q T.M
No 01* 01 02 03 04 01* 01 02 03 04 01* 01 02 03 04 01* 01 02 03 04
Chapters
1 The advent of Europeans to India 2(1) 3(1) 02 05

2 The Extension of the British Rule 1(1) 3(1) 01 01

3 Public Administration – An Introduction 4(1) 01 04

4 Social Stratification 2(1) 01 02

5 India- Geographical position and physical 1(1) 2* 02 03

features
6 India-Seasons 1(1) 01 01

7 Economy And Government 1(1) 01 01

8 Bank Transactions 3(1) 01 03

Total 1(1) 2(1) 1(1) 2(1) 3(1) 4(1) 1(1) 1(1) 3(1) 2(1) 10 20

Instructions: - The numbers out of the bracket indicate marks and the numbers within the bracket indicate questions.
 Formative Assessment-1
Blue Print of the Achievement Test-1
Class:10th Standard Subject: Social Science
Question Paper Analysis
No. of the Difficulty
questions Level
Chapter Objectives Specifications Type of the Mark Time
question
1 The Extension of the British Rule Knowledge Recalls MCQ 1 2 Min Easy
2 India-Seasons Application Analyses MCQ 1 2 Min Difficult
3 India- Geographical position and Application Justifies SA-1 1 3 Min Average
physical features
4 Economy and Government Understanding Give reasons SA-1 1 3 Min Average
5 The advent of Europeans to India Knowledge Recalls SA-2 2 5 Min Average
6 Social Stratification Understanding Give Reasons SA-2 2 5 Min Average

7 The advent of Europeans to India Discuss 3 6 Min Difficult

Application LA-1
The Extension of the British Rule Analyses
8 Bank Transactions Understanding Explains LA-1 3 6 Min Easy
9 Public Administration – An Introduction Understanding Explains LA-2 4 8 Min Average
10 India- Geographical position and Skill Draws and marks MAP 2 5 Min Easy
physical features
Total 20 45 Min
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Class:10th Standard Subject: Social Science
Model Answer
1) A) Hyderabad
2) B) It is covered with water three sides
3)  Northern Plains are formed by the deposition of alluvial soils brought by the rivers.
4)  In 1934, Sir M Vishveswariah published a book titled `Planned Economy for India’ in
which he stressed the need of planning to achieve economic development in India.
5)  The Portuguese
 The Dutch
 The English
 The French
6)  The Article 17 of the Indian Constitution  Caste Discrimination
prohibits Untouchability.  Gender Discrimination
 The government has implemented  Regional Discrimination
‘Untouchability Crime Act’ in 1955.  Rich- Poor
 ‘Civil Rights Protection Act’ was
implemented in 1976.
 Universal rights to vote and participate
in election.
 Reservation has been given in the field
of education and employment.
 The 1989 act has given specific
responsibilities for the state
governments.
7)  In 1453, the Ottoman Turks captured  The Indian King had to keep the British
the city of Constantinople. Army in his kingdom.
 As a result, all the trade routes  The concerned state had to bear the
connecting with Constantinople came expenses of the army and the wages of
under the control of Turks. soldiers.
 The Turks started levying too many  The King had to have a British Resident
taxes on the goods passing through in his court.
these routes.  The King could not appoint any other
 As a result, the merchants felt that the European without the permission of the
trade was not profitable. British.
 Spain and Portugal were attempting to  In order to enter any agreement or pact
break the monopoly of Italian traders. with any Indian Government, the
 The invention of Compass, Astrolabes, permission of the Governor General was
and Gunpowder provided further mandatory.
impetus to this venture.  In return of all these services, the
Company would offer protection to the
state from any internal or external
aggression.
8)  Bank account facilitates safe custody of money.
 Bank account helps in making payments.
 Bank account helps in collection of money.
 Bank account helps in smooth financial transactions.
 Bank account holders get advances and loans.
  Bank account holders can get safe deposit locker facility.
9)  Maintaining peace and law and order Direct Recruitment:
 It is a popular and scientific method
 Protecting the life and property of  The qualified candidates are selected
people. through competitive examinations in a
definite method.
 Providing justice  The candidates must possess some
special and required qualifications.
 Providing education  For example recruitment of civil
 Providing employment opportunities. servants.
Indirect Recruitment:
 Supplying basic amenities  Indirect recruitment also called as
internal recruitment.
 It helps to national defence
 The appointment of personal already in
 It is bringing economic equality government services to higher post.
 Candidates have qualification and
seniority
 This is also the procedure of promotion
and giving increment.
10)
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Class-10th Achievement Test– 1 Subject: Social Science Class-10th Achievement Test– 1 Subject: Social Science
Marks: 20 2024-25 Time: 45 Min Marks: 20 2024-25 Time: 45 Min

I. Choose the correct answer and write it. 2x1=2 I. Choose the correct answer and write it. 2x1=2
1. The first state to enter Subsidiary Alliance was 1. The first state to enter Subsidiary Alliance was
A) Hyderabad B) Mysore A) Hyderabad B) Mysore
C) Awadh D) Arcot C) Awadh D) Arcot
2. During Summer, South India has low temperature than north 2. During Summer, South India has low temperature than north
India. Because India. Because
A) It is near to the equator B) It is covered with water three sides B) It is near to the equator B) It is covered with water three sides
C) It is away from the sea D) The sun rays fall perpendicularly C) It is away from the sea D) The sun rays fall perpendicularly
II. Answer the following questions in a sentence each. 2x1=2 II. Answer the following questions in a sentence each. 2x1=2
3. How are northern plains formed? 3. How are northern plains formed?
4. Sir M Vishveswariah is regarded as “Father of Economic Planning in 4. Sir M Vishveswariah is regarded as “Father of Economic Planning in
India”. Why? India”. Why?
III. Answer the following questions in 2 or 3 sentences. 2x2=4 III. Answer the following questions in 2 or 3 sentences. 2x2=4
5. List out the Europeans who advent to India. 5. List out the Europeans who advent to India.
6. In recent days untouchability is dying down in India. Justify. 6. In recent days untouchability is dying down in India. Justify.
OR OR
Mention the reasons for prejudice. Mention the reasons for prejudice.
IV. Answer the following questions in 5 to 6 sentences. 2x3=6 IV. Answer the following questions in 5 to 6 sentences. 2x3=6
7. List out the factors that led to the discovery of new sea route to India. 7. List out the factors that led to the discovery of new sea route to India.
OR OR
How did Subsidiary Alliance control Indian native states? How did Subsidiary Alliance control Indian native states?
8. List out the advantages of opening a bank account. 8. List out the advantages of opening a bank account.
V. Answer the following questions in 8 to 10 sentences. 1x4=4 V. Answer the following questions in 8 to 10 sentences. 1x4=4
9. Public administration functions from birth to death of a person. 9. Public administration functions from birth to death of a person.
Justify the statement. OR What are the differences between Direct Justify the statement. OR What are the differences between Direct
recruitment and indirect recruitment? recruitment and indirect recruitment?
10. Draw an outline map of India and mark the following. 1+1=2 VI. 10. Draw an outline map of India and mark the following. 1+1=2
a) 820 301 East Longitude b) The Coromandel Coast a) 820 301 East Longitude b) The Coromandel Coast
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