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XSEED Summative Assessment – Test 2

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Social Science, Test 2



PART I – Short Answer Questions 30 Marks

1. Assign marks as per the given criteria.

CRITERIA MARKS

A. Correctly writes any 1 feature each of the Khajuraho Temple and the Taj Mahal (1 mark each)

2

B. Correctly writes 1 reason why monuments are an important source for studying history

1

TOTAL (3 Marks) 3

Answers may vary. Sample answer:

A. Khajuraho Temple: It is located in a square with many projections attached to it.

Taj Mahal: There are four minarets at four corners of the building.

B. The monuments are an important source for studying history because they tell us about

the materials used to build them and the rulers who built them.


CRITERIA MARKS

A. Correctly labels the port towns (0.5 marks each) 1.5

B. Gives a logical opinion

Correctly writes the reason

0.5

1

TOTAL (3 Marks) 3

2 + 1 = 3

1.5 + 1.5 = 3



A.


B. Yes, the port towns were important because they were centres where goods were

imported and exported.


CRITERIA MARKS

A. Correctly writes the statement as true 0.5

B. Correctly writes the statement as false

Rewrites the false statement correctly

0.5

0.5

C. Correctly writes the statement as true 0.5

D. Correctly writes the statement as false


0.5

0.5

E. Correctly writes the statement as false


0.5

0.5

TOTAL (4 Marks) 4

A. True

0.5 + 1 + 0.5 + 1 + 1 = 4



B. False. The economy is generally divided into three sectors: primary, secondary and

tertiary.

C. True

D. False. The work done by an engineer, electrician or teacher is the factor of production

known as labour.

E. False. Efficiency of production is dependent on all four factors of production.


CRITERIA MARKS

A. Correctly shows the directions in which the winds will blow using arrows (0.5 marks each)

3

B. Correctly writes why the pressure in polar regions is high and why it is low in equatorial regions

1

TOTAL (4 Marks) 4

A.


B. It is high in polar regions because they are colder places and low in equatorial regions

because these are hotter regions.

3 + 1 = 4



5. Assign 1 mark for each point of difference.


Regional Political Party National Political Party

1. It exists and functions at regional or

state level.

1. It exists and functions throughout the

country.

2. It gives priority to issues concerning the

region or state.

2. It gives priority to issues concerning the

whole country.


CRITERIA MARKS

A. Correctly writes any 1 reason why foreign invaders were attracted to India 2

B. Correctly writes any 2 changes brought about in society by new rulers (1.5 marks each)

3

TOTAL (5 Marks) 5


A. Invaders were attracted to India because it was seen as a land of opportunity due to its

wealth and resources.

B. 1. Changes in people’s occupations were seen. Agriculture became the main

occupation of the people in medieval India.

2. New groups of working classes also emerged during this time.

7. Assign 1 mark for each point of difference and similarity.

Alauddin Khilji Muhammad bin Tughlaq

1 difference Helped farmers increase food

production so that they could pay

higher taxes

Levied extra taxes on farmers and

demanded that a larger share of

food be given to the army

1 similarity Both rulers organised large battle-ready armies.

8. Assign 1 mark for each correct answer.

Archaeological Sources Literary Sources

1. Paintings 1. Tawarikh

2. Architecture 2. Travellers’ accounts

1 × 4 = 4

1 × 3 = 3

1 × 4 = 4

2 + 3 = 5



PART II – Long Answer Questions 30 Marks


CRITERIA MARKS

A. Correctly writes 2 components each of the natural and human-made environment (0.5 marks each)

2

B. Correctly writes any 2 ways in which humans are dependent on the natural environment (1 mark each)

2

C. Correctly writes whether human activities are threatening the natural environment

Writes a logical reason

Writes well-formed and complete sentences

0.5

1

0.5

TOTAL (6 Marks) 6


A.

Components of the Natural Environment

Components of the Human-made Environment

1. trees 1. highway

2. air 2. park

B. a. Humans depend on the natural environment for food.

b. Humans also depend on the natural environment for wood and paper.

C. Human activities are a threat to the environment. This can be seen through excessive

use of cars, increasing building activities, setting up of factories, and cutting down

forests, all of which threaten the natural environment.


CRITERIA MARKS

A. Correctly writes 2 things that harm the ozone layer (1 mark each) 2

B. Correctly writes what would happen if there were no ozone layer


1.5

0.5

C. Correctly writes 2 ways to protect the ozone layer (1 mark each) 2

TOTAL (6 Marks) 6


2 + 2 + 2 = 6

2 + 2 + 2 = 6



A. 1. Deforestation is one factor that harms the ozone layer.

2. Greenhouse gases and fossil fuels also harm the ozone layer.

B. If there were no ozone layer, harmful radiation from the sun would affect the

atmosphere.

C. 1. We can use renewable energy sources.

2. We can use public transport instead of private vehicles.


CRITERIA MARKS

A. Correctly writes 2 features of Muhammad-bin-Qasim’s rule (1 mark each)

2

B. Correctly writes 2 reasons why Mahmud of Ghazni invaded India (1 mark each)

2

C. Correctly writes the difference between the policies of Mahmud of Ghazni and Muhammad Ghor (1 mark for each point of difference)

2

TOTAL (6 Marks) 6


A. 1. Muhammad-bin-Qasim believed in basic human rights.

2. The Hindus were allowed to practise their religion and their temples were not only

protected, but also repaired.

B. 1. He wanted to establish a strong empire in Central Asia for which he needed

resources.

2. He began to raid temples and palaces in India for their wealth.

C.

Mahmud of Ghazni Muhammad Ghor

He was interested only in looting the

wealth of India. He had no intention of

establishing an empire here.

Muhammad Ghor wanted to carve out an

empire in India because he had been

unable to do so in Central Asia.

2 + 2 + 2 = 6




CRITERIA MARKS

A. Correctly writes how much Pooja will spend on each (1 mark each) 3

B. Correctly writes 2 ways to increase efficiency (1 mark each)


2

1

TOTAL (6 Marks) 6

A.

Factor of Production How much she will spend

Land Rs. 10,25,000

Labour Rs. 13,00,000

Capital Rs. 6,50,000

B. Answers may vary. Sample answer:

1. She can use better technology to increase efficiency of production so that it is faster

and easier.

2. She can hire a consultant to help her increase her productivity.


CRITERIA MARKS

A. Correctly writes why no party could get a majority 1

B. Correctly writes how a government can be formed 1

C. Correctly writes 2 disadvantages of such a type of government (1 mark each)

2

D. Correctly writes 1 advantage of such a type of government 1

E. Writes whether a democracy can exist without an opposition party with 1 reason

1

TOTAL (6 Marks) 6

A. No party could get a majority because no party received more than 50% of votes.

B. A government can be formed if multiple parties partner together and rule jointly.

3 + 3 = 6

1 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 6




C. 1. In this type of government, decisions may take longer because there may be

differences of opinion among different political parties.

2. It can be unstable if any of the allied parties withdraw their support from the

government.

D. There are different viewpoints and representation from a more diverse group of people.

E. Democracy cannot exist without an opposition party, because if there was no

opposition, only one party would rule.

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