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SSLC Second Term Model Exam
Social Science Examination
Time Allowed: 2.30 Hours Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:
- All questions are compulsory.
- Marks for each question are indicated against it.
- Please write the question number correctly before attempting it.
Section A
(Answer all questions. Each carries 1 mark. Total: 8 marks)
Q1. What economic concept measures a nation's wealth primarily by the amount of gold and silver it possesses?
Q2. Which institution is responsible for printing and issuing coins and one rupee notes in India?
Q3. In which year was the Quit India Movement initiated by Mahatma Gandhi?
Q4. What are the molten rock materials present in the upper mantle called?
Q5. What term refers to animals that spend most of their lives in trees, common in equatorial rainforests?
Q6. The provision of the Privy Purse was abolished under which constitutional amendment in 1971?
Q7. What is the rate of interest charged by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on the loans taken by commercial banks?
Q8. Name the committee appointed in 1948 by the Constituent Assembly to study the reorganisation of states on linguistic lines.
Section B
(Answer the following questions in two or more sentences. Each carries 2 marks. Total: 14 marks)
Q9. State two features of the Industrial Revolution in England.
Q10. What two key provisions did the repressive Rowlatt Act of 1919 implement?
Q11. How do educational institutions contribute to shaping public opinion?
Q12. List two features of the Tundra climate, referencing temperature and precipitation.
Q13. How does the concept of 'Core Banking' benefit a bank customer?
Q14. Define 'Diurnal range of temperature' and 'Daily mean temperature'.
Q15. What is the main characteristic that distinguishes a Non-banking financial institution (NBFI) from a commercial bank? Give an example of an NBFI.
Section C
(Answer the following questions in three or more sentences. Each carries 3 marks. Total: 24 marks)
Q16. Explain three disadvantages faced by natives of colonies due to European colonisation.
Q17. How did the economic conditions in India change following the First World War, leading to increased discontent?
Q18. Outline the major decisions taken by the Indian National Congress in the Lahore session (1929) that marked a turning point in the freedom struggle.
Q19. What were the core provisions of the Mountbatten Plan of June 3, 1947, regarding India's political future?
Q20. Explain why tropical rainforests are often referred to as 'equatorial evergreen forests' and the 'Lungs of the World'.
Q21. Differentiate between savings deposits and current deposits offered by commercial banks, mentioning the interest rates and transaction limits.
Q22. Explain the process of how earthquakes occur, differentiating between the focus and the epicentre.
Q23. Distinguish between Diastrophic movements and Sudden movements (Endogenic Movements), giving two examples of each.
Section D
(Answer the following questions in four or more sentences. Each carries 4 marks. Total: 24 marks)
Q24. List and briefly explain four factors that influence the formation of public opinion in a democratic system.
Q25. (A) Explain the difference between Merchant Capitalism and Industrial Capitalism and state how the shift occurred in England.
OR
(B) Analyse the core tenets of the socialist ideologies that emerged in response to the Industrial Revolution.
Q26. Describe the major functions of money as a 'Medium of Exchange' and 'Means of Deferred Payments'.
Q27. Explain the formation and impact of tsunamis. List two mitigation measures against them.
Q28. Compare and contrast the characteristics of the Equatorial Evergreen Forests and the Taiga region based on vegetation type, climate, and key economic activities.
Q29. Describe the key features and structure of the Consumer Protection Act 2019.
Section E
(Answer the following questions in detail. Each carries 5 marks. Total: 10 marks)
Q30. (A)
Examine the Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-1922) by outlining its main
methods and describing the participation of various social sections.
OR
(B) Explain the significance of the linguistic
reorganisation of states in India, detailing the major steps taken
between 1948 and 1956.
Answer Key
Section A
- Mercantilism.
- The Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
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- Magma.
- Arboreal animals.
- 26th Amendment of the Constitution.
- Repo Rate.
- Linguistic Provinces Commission under the chairmanship of S. K. Dhar.
Section B
9. Features of the Industrial Revolution include: mass production using
machines in factories; introduction of production mechanisation;
advancement in metallurgy; and development of transport facilities. (Any
two)
10. The Rowlatt Act allowed for the arrest of anyone without a warrant and jailing anyone without a trial.
11. Educational institutions help a person form an independent and
rational opinion. School activities like school parliament, clubs, and
sports act as platforms for developing democratic and civic sense.
12. The Tundra climate is characterized by a very low mean annual
temperature, with mid-winter temperatures falling between -25 and -35
degrees Celsius. Precipitation occurs mainly in the form of snow during
winter.
13. Core banking enables an account holder to carry out financial
transactions from any of the bank's branches, without needing to go to
the specific branch where the account is held.
14. The Diurnal range of temperature is the difference between the
maximum and minimum temperature of a day. The Daily mean temperature is
the average temperature of a day.
15. Unlike commercial banks, Non-banking financial institutions (NBFIs)
cannot accept savings and deposits from the public. An example is Kerala
State Financial Enterprises (KSFE).
Section C
16. Disadvantages of colonisation: wealth was extracted from the
colonies; natives lost their economic and political rights; indigenous
cultures faced destruction; Western lifestyles spread; and Christianity
was propagated. (Any three)
17. Following the First World War, additional wartime taxes were levied.
Huge quantities of food grains were exported for soldiers, causing a
severe food shortage. Crop losses and epidemics worsened the situation,
leading to deaths from famine.
18. In the Lahore session (1929), the Congress demanded complete
independence (Purna Swaraj) for the first time. It entrusted Mahatma
Gandhi with launching a mass movement to achieve this goal and formally
adopted the tricolour flag.
19. The Mountbatten Plan, proposed by the last Viceroy Lord Mountbatten,
put forward two core provisions: partitioning the country into India
and Pakistan, and granting independence to both nations.
20. They are called 'equatorial evergreen forests' because there is no
particular season for seeding, flowering, and shedding leaves, so the
forests remain green year-round. They are called the 'Lungs of the
World' because they absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygen at a
massive rate.
21. Savings Deposit: Aims to promote saving, allows withdrawals with restrictions, and earns a low interest rate. Current Deposit:
Intended for business transactions, has no limit on the number of
transactions, pays no interest, but provides an overdraft facility.
22. Earthquakes occur when energy is abruptly released from friction
between lithospheric plates. This energy travels as seismic waves. The
point inside the Earth where the energy is released is the focus
(hypocentre). The epicentre is the point on the surface directly above
the focus.
23. Diastrophic movements are slow endogenic processes
that build up the Earth's crust. Examples include Epeirogenic processes
(continent building) and Orogenic processes (mountain building). Sudden movements are rapid endogenic events. Examples include Volcanism and Earthquakes.
Section D
24. Factors influencing public opinion: Family: The first stage of opinion formation, where traditional beliefs influence a child. Educational Institutions: Help form independent and rational opinions and develop democratic sense. Media: Brings issues to public attention and influences perceptions. Political parties: Actively publish materials and organize events to mobilise public opinion in their favour. (Any four)
25. (A) Merchant Capitalism vs. Industrial Capitalism:
Merchant Capitalism involved merchants supplying raw materials for
cottage-based production and profiting as intermediaries. Industrial
Capitalism involved investing wealth in factories for mass production
using machines. The shift in England occurred as wealth gained from
colonisation was reinvested into businesses and industries.
OR
(B) Socialist Ideologies: Socialist ideologies emerged
in response to industrial capitalist exploitation. The core principles
included the equitable distribution of goods and resources and the
common ownership of the means of production. Thinkers like Karl Marx and
Friedrich Engels transformed socialism into a scientific ideology.
26. Medium of Exchange: Money allows goods and services to be bought and sold, making countless transactions possible. Means of Deferred Payments:
Money makes it easy to settle financial transactions at a later date,
as the value of borrowing and lending can be measured and repaid in
monetary terms.
27. Tsunamis are giant waves caused by severe earthquakes, volcanic
eruptions on the ocean floor, or meteor falls. They rush violently to
coastal areas, causing widespread devastation. Mitigation Measures: If the sea level suddenly recedes, run to higher ground. If caught in a tsunami, hold onto something that can float.
28.
| Feature | Equatorial Evergreen Forests | Taiga Region |
|---|---|---|
| Climate | Consistently high temperature and abundant rainfall year-round. | Short summers and long, severe winters. |
| Vegetation | Wide variety of tall evergreen trees (ebony, mahogany) with dense canopies. | Coniferous forests (pine, fir, spruce) with needle-leaved evergreen species. |
| Activity | Shifting cultivation; plantation agriculture (rubber, cocoa). | Lumbering and wool industry. |
- Consumer Protection Act 2019: It aims to empower consumers and protect their rights. Key features include: the establishment of the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA); rules to prevent unfair trade practices by e-commerce platforms; simplified dispute resolution; a prohibition on misleading advertisements; and the guaranteed right to consumer education.
Section E
30. (A) Non-Cooperation Movement: Methods:
Boycotting foreign goods, government jobs, British courts, and schools;
returning titles of honour. Constructive programs included promoting
khadi and establishing national schools. Participation:
Women boycotted and burned foreign goods. Workers went on strike.
Students left government schools to join national institutions like
Kashi Vidyapeeth and Jamia Millia Islamia.
OR
(B) Linguistic Reorganisation of States: It was significant as language influences culture and communication. Steps: 1. The S. K. Dhar Commission (1948) was appointed. 2. The J.V.P. Committee (1948) was formed. 3. Following Potti Sreeramulu's death, Andhra state was created on Oct 1, 1953. 4. The State Reorganisation Commission under Justice Fazal Ali was appointed in 1953. 5. Based on its report, a Bill was passed in 1956, forming 14 linguistic states and 6 Union Territories on Nov 1, 1956.
