9 10 Social Science Half Yearly Exam Answer Key EM

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HALF YEALY EXAMINATION

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2015

Social Science- Key Answer

Part - I

_{Total Marks:}

100

15. _{Match the following 2x5=10}

(i) a Economic Depression - Early in 1930 b Scorched Earth policy - Russia c Rani Lakshmi Bai - Central India d Vallalar - Ramalinga Adigal e Chauri Chaura - Uttar Pradesh (ii) a Lava Plateau - Deccan

b Jute Industry - West Bengal c Southern Railways - Chennai

d Hot air balloon - French map markers e North - east monsoon - October - November

Section

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II

Note: (i) Answer any ten of the following in brief . 10x2=20 (ii)Choose four from part – I, one from part– II four from part III one from part – IV

16.

Military Imperialism:

 In Military Imperialism, a mother country takes over the total control of a nation by direct military intervention.

 Eg. The USA’s invasion against Iraq with its military power.

17.

Moroccan Problem:

 When France occupied Morocco it was recognized by Britain.

 It was opposed by Kaiser William II of Germany who wanted to declare Morocco an international colony.

 Keiser sent two warships to Morocco.

 When Britain intervened Germany withdraw her ships from Morocco.

18.

Significance of the Euro:

 The Euro is the single European Currency.  It was put into circulation on January 1 2002.

 Euro eliminated foreign exchange hurdles encountered by Business.  Euro promotes free trade policy.

19.

Prarthana Samaj:

 Prarthana Samaj was founded by Dr.Atmaram Pandurang

 It advocate inter-dining, inter - caste marriage, Widow - remarriage, improvement of women,  The abolition of Pardha System and Child marriage.

 The Samaj founded night schools and Orphanages for downtrodden people.

20.

_{Important Moderate Leaders:}

 Surendreanath Banarjee  Dadabai Naoroji  Pheroze sha Mehta

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_{Choose the correct answer}

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(a) Dr.Sun Yat Sen 8. (a) Norwesters

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(b) Protective TradePolicy 9. (d) Tolerance

3.

(a) Painter 10. (b) Cash Crop

4.

(b) Lord Canning 11.

_{(b) Delhi}

5.

(a)1990 12. (b) 3method

6.

(a) Regional Party 13. (b)1991

7.

(b) Mt. Godwin Austin 14. (a) 1967

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 Gopala Krishna Gokhale  M.G.Ranade

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States comprised of Pakistan:  West Punjab

 Sind

 North Western Province  East Bengal

 Sylhet district of Assam

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Rendered Services of C.N.Annadurai

 Anna changed the official name of the state from Madras to Tamizhaga Arasu or Tamizhagam.  The National motto Satyameva Jayate would henceforth appear as Vaimaye Vellum.

 Sanskrit forms of address Sri/Srimathi/Kumari would replace the Tamil form of Thiru/Thirumathi/Selvi

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Agitation of against Devadasi System:

 Dr. Muthulakshmi dedicated herself to the cause of removing the cruel practice Devadesi system from TamilNadu.

 Appreciating her role in the agitation against Devadasi system she was nominated to the Tamilnadu Legislative Council in1929.

Part

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II

24. Pancha Sheel:

 Eachcountryshouldrespecttheterritorialintegrityandsovereigntyofothers  No country should attack any other country

 No one should try to interfere in the international affairs of others  All country shall strive for equality and mutual benefit.

 Every country should try to follow the policy of peaceful co-existence. 25 National Parties:

 A party recognized by the Election Commission that secures at least 6% of the total votes in Lok Sabha election in four or more states. It is called National Party.

 Eg: Congress, BJP

Part - III

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Holy places in the Northern Mountains:  Amarnath

 Kedarnath  Badrinath

 Vaishnavidevi temple

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Regions of Heavy Rainfall:

 Eastern Himalayas  Assam

 Bengal

 West Coast Region comprising the Konkan and the Malabar Coast.

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Meaning of Shrub and thorn Forest:

 The Shrub and thorn forests are found in the regions where the annual rainfall is less than 75 cm.  The trees are scattered in these forest.

 They have long roots to tap water in the underground.  The important trees are Acacia, Palms and Cacti.

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Shortest National Highway:

 The Shortest National Highway is NH 47A.  It runs from Ernakulam to Kochi.

Longest National Highway:

 The Longest Highway isNH7.

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It runs from Varanasi to Kanyakumari.

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Plantation Crops:

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 Coffee,  Rubber

 Fruits and Vegetables are plantation crops.  Single crops are raised on a large area.

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Manufacture:

 The processing of converting raw materials into finished product is called manufacturing.

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Air Pollution:

 The contamination of air by the discharge of harmful substances is called air pollution. Major Air Pollutants:

 Sulphur oxide, nitrogen oxide, carbon mono oxide and organic compounds are the major Air pollutants.  The source of pollutants is both natural and man – made.

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Significance of Border Road:

 Border Roads are constructed along the northern and north eastern borders of our country  These roads maintained by Border Roads Organization(BRO)

 BRO is regarded as a symbol of nation building, national integration and security of the country.

Part

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IV

34

Tertiary Sector:

 Tertiary Sector includes trade, hotel industry, transports, storage, communication, finance, insurance real estate, social service and banking service.

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Multi National Corporation:

 Multi National Corporations are business firms operating in several countries but centrally managed from one country.

 Eg. Nokia, Ford, Hyundai

Section - II

Note

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Distinguish

between

any four

of the following:

(4x2=8)

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East Coast Plain West Coast Plain

 It stretches from Rann of Kutch to Kanyakumari  It extends from West Bengal to Kanyakumari  It lies between the Western Ghats and the Arabian

sea

 It lies between the Eastern Ghats and the Bay of Bengal.

 It is quite narrow  It is more extensive and wider than the west

coast plain.

 Its width is about 65 km.  Its average width is about 120km.

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Loo Norwestesters

 Strong hot dry winds blow during day time over northern and northwest parts of India are called as ‘Loo winds’.

 North Eastern part of India experiences local storms called ‘Norwesters’

 Temperature is around 45o C. It can cause sunstroke.

 The thunder storms are called a Kalbaisakhi in Punjab

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Wind Energy Thermal Energy

 Wind energy produced by wind by using wind mill.

 Thermal energy is produced using coal, petroleum, natural gas etc.

 The initial expenses for erecting the wind mills are huge.

 70% of the total production of electricity in India is from thermal power station.

 Tamilnadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Gujarat, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Lakshadweep have wind energy producing centers.

 The states of Assam, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Tamilnadu depend mainly on Thermal energy.

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 When one crop is grown at a time it is called Unicropping.

 When two or more cultivated in the same field at the same time it is called dual cropping.

 Unicropping is also called monoculture  Dual cropping is also called double cropping.  Eg. Tea, Coffee and Sugarcane  Eg. Wheat and Mustard

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Air Ways Water Ways

 Airways are the quickest, costlier most modern and comfortable means of transport.

 Water ways are the cheapest means of transport.

 They carry passengers, freight and mail  They are most suitable for carrying heavy and bulky goods at low cost.

 They link local, regional, national and international cities.

 Waterways are in the form of rivers, canals, backwaters, seas and oceans.

 Airways are classified into Domestic Airways& International airways

 Waterways are classified into inland waterways and ocean routes.

41. Roadways Railways

 Indian Roads are cost efficient and the most popular dominant mode of transport.

 Railways in India provide the principal of transportation for fright and passengers.  It is used by all sections of people in the

Society.

 It brings people together from the farthest corner of the country.

 The roads are classified into Village roads, State Highways, National Highways, Golden

Quadrilateral Super Highways, Expressways, Border Roads and International Highways.

 Indian Railways Net work runs on the Broad Gauge and Meter Gauge.

 Road network in India is the Second Longest in the World.

 Indian Railways is the largest rail network in Asia and Second largest in the world.

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GIS GPS

 A Geographic Information System combines computer drawn maps with a database management system.

 Global Positioning Systems provides reliable location and time information in all weather and at all times.

 Transport companies use GIS to locate shortest routes for delivering goods and to save time

 Surveying, Map-making, navigation, Cellular Telephony, and Geofencing are the main civilian use of GPS.

 Law enforcement agencies use GIS to map, visualize and analyses crime incident patterns.

 GPS has become a widely used and a useful tool for commerce, scientific uses, tracking and surveillance.

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Renewable resource Non – Renewable resource  Renewable resource can be reproduced again

and again.

 Non – Renewable resource cannot be replaced again after utilization.

 Air and Water are continuously available but their quantity is reduced by human consumption.

 They are formed over a very long geological periods and rate of formation is extremely slow.  The time taken to renew the resources may be

different from one resource to another.

 Minerals and fossil fuels are included in this category.

 For example agricultural crops, takes a short time for renewal.

 For example coal and petroleum.

Section

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IV

Note: Choose any two from of the following and answer all the questions given under each caption.

(2x4=8)

44.

Fascist Party

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b

 Believe, Obey, Fight &

 The More Force and the More Honour

c

o Exaltation of the State

o _{Protection of Private Property and} o Spirited foreign policy.

d

 Everything within the State

 Nothing against the State and

 Nothing Outside the state.

45

Revolt of Kanpur

a

Nana Saheb and Peshwa Baji Rao II joined the rebels at Kanpur with Tantia Tope

b

The English surrendered to the rebels.

c

Sir Colin Campbell defeated Nana Saheb

d

The middle of November 1857 Kanpur was brought under the control of the British.

46

The Theosophical Society

a

Madame Blavatsky and Colonel Hentry S. Olcott were the founders of the Theosophical society.

b

It was founded to preach about God and Wisdom

c

Annie Besant was the President of this societyin1893.

d

Adyar in Chennai is the headquarters of this Society.

47.

The Mount Batten Plan

a

Mount Batten became the Governor General of India in1947.

b

Mount Batten was the last British Governor General.

c

According to Mount Batten plan India had to be divided into two independent countries namely Indian Union and the Pakistan Union.

d

The Congress and Muslim League accepted Mount batten Plan.