Summative Assessment - 1

(Based on chapters 1-7 History, 1-4 Geography, 1-4 Social and Political Life)

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Time: ___ h

M.M.: 80

A. Choose the correct option.

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1. Famous news paper named Yugantar played an important role in 18th C. In

which language it was published?

a. Bengali

b. Hindi

c. English

d. Marathi

2. Arthur William Devis was famous British artist. His famous painting was

a. Tiger hunting in East Indies

b. Lord Cornwallis receiving the sons of Tipu as hostage

c. The Embassy of Hyderabad to Calcutta

d. A battle piece against Hider Ally

3. Carnatic Wars were fought between

a. Dutch and British

b. French and British

c. Portuguese and British

d. Mughals and British

4. Who initiated fight against Britishers, Land lords, Money lenders and
Missionaries?

a. Birsa Munda

b. Sindhu

c. Kanhu

d. Dikus

5. What was the name of cotton print originated from Kerala and made by
traditional weavers; which was popular in Europe?

a. Calico

b. Chintz

c. Shahtoosh

d. Ikkat

6. Which one was not an important centre of revolt in 1857?

a. Awadh

b. Jhansi

c. Kanpur

d. Banaras

7. Which of them is Renewable resource?

a. Coal

b. Gold

c. Water

d. Mineral oil

8. In which horizon of soil, we can find parent rock?

a. O- Horizon

b. A-Horizon

c. R-horizon

d. C-Horizon

9. In which year wild life protection act was passed by the government?

a. 1972

b. 1982

c. 1962

d. 1950

10. Which one is the ore of Aluminium?

a. Magnetite

b. Bauxite

c. Tin

d. Lignite

11. What is the minimum required age for Lok Sabha candidate?

a. 18 years

b. 20 years

c. 25 years

d. 21 years

12. A written complaint or request is called as

a. Pukar

b. Appeal

c. verdict

d. Petition

B. Answer in one word or in one sentence.

1. Who and when established Calcutta Madarsa?
2. Who first refused to use the greased cartridges in 1857?
3. What was Calico Act?

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4. Which type of agriculture is practiced by tribal communities even today?

5. What are two categories of resources according to their distribution?
6. What is polder?
7. What is a federal system?
8. What comprises a union legislature?
C. Answer these questions in brief or give reasons for them.

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1. Why casting vote is required?

2. How many members are there in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha?
3. What are Potential resources?.
4. What is land degradation?
5. Which type of farming is suitable in hilly region?
6. Describe the region of Black soil.
7. What is rain water harvesting?
8. Name few National parks and Biosphere reserves of India.
9. Why battle of Plassey is said to be decisive?
10. What were the three revenue collection systems during British Raj?
11. Why Birsa Munda gave up Christianity?
12. Why Macaulay is said to be the torch bearer of modern education?
D. Answer these questions in short.

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1. What was Indigo revolt?

2. What was the contribution of Dayananda Saraswati and Swami Vivekananda in
Indian education?
3. What was the revenue collection system under the Mughal rule?
4. Classify the natural resources on the basis of all four grounds.

5. What are the main causes of Soil Erosion?

6. What are the main sources of water pollution?
7. What are the main varieties or types of cotton?
E. Explain and answer these questions in detail.

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1. What are the types of Industries?

2. What were the effects of the 1857 revolt?
F. Show all types of natural vegetation of India in the given map

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