ATKINSON HIGH SCHOOL

Gollapudi
Mid-term Examination 2022-23
Subject: Social Science (Set 1)
Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:
i. Question paper comprises five Sections – A, B, C, D and E. There are 32 questions in the question paper.
All questions are compulsory.
ii. Section A – Question no. 1 to 16 are Objective Type Questions of 1 mark each.
iii. Section B – Question no. 17 to 22 are short answer type questions, carrying 3 marks each. Answer to each
question should not exceed 80 words.
iv. Section C – Question no. 23 to 26 are source based questions, carrying 4 marks each.
v. Section D – Question no. 27 to 31 are long answer type questions, carrying 5 marks each. Answer to each
question should not exceed 120 words.
vi. Section E – Question no. 32 is map based, carrying 5 marks with two parts, 32.1 from History (2 marks)
and 32.2 from Geography (3 marks).
vii. There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided in few
questions. Only one of the choices in such questions have to be attempted.
In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary.
SECTION A 1X16=16
1. Who followed the policy of Golden Mean? 1
A. Matternich B. Mazzini C. Louis Philippe D. Duke of Orleans
2. Which year was known as the year of dear bread? 1
A. 1830 B. 1848 C. 1789 D. 1815
3. Who followed the policy of Blood and Iron for national unification? 1
A. Garibaldi B. Otto Von Bismark C. Mazzini D. Matternich
4. Zollverein was a……………………………. 1
OR
Who was Giuseppe Mazzini? ……………………………………………………………………………………
5. The most serious source of nationalist tension in Europe after 1871 was: 1
A) Area called the Austro-Hungary B) Area under the Prussians
C) Area called the Balkans D) Area under the Russians
6. In which of the following state is terrace cultivation practiced? 1
A) Punjab B) Plains of Uttar Pradesh C) Haryana D) Uttarakhand
7. Which of the following is not an ‘Abiotic Resource? 1
A) Rock B) Metal C) Fish D) Minerals
8. What other name is given to black soil? 1
A) Arid soil B) Loamy soil C) Rigor or cotton soil D) Forest soil
9. In which continent is Belgium located? 1
A) Asia B) Europe C) Africa D) Eurasia
10. What is the state religion of Sri Lanka? 1
OR
What is the prudential reason behind power sharing?
11. Define average income. 1
OR
Which form of government is better- democratic or non-democratic?
12. Which area of the following has the largest crude oil reserves? 1
A) USA B) Russia C) China D) The Middle East
13. Human Development Report is published by 1
A) UNDP B) World Bank C) IMF D) WHO
14. Which of the following has a low infant mortality rate? 1
A) Punjab B) Kerala C) Bihar D) Chhattisgarh
15. The following factor(s) is (are) responsible for degradation of soil 1
A) Chemical fertilizers B) Landslides C) Floods D) All of the above
16. The thin layer of grainy substance covering the surface of the earth is called 1
A) Soil B) sand C) mineral D) organic matter

SECTION B (3X6=18)
17. Describe any three economic hardships faced by Europe in 1830s. 3
18. How did a wave of economic nationalism strengthen the wider nationalist sentiments growing in Europe? 3
19. What is Agenda 21? List its two principles. 3
20. Explain any three consequences of the majoritarian policies adopted by the Sri Lankan government. 3
OR How can power be shared among governments at different levels?
21. How is the issue of sustainability important for development? 3
22. “Money cannot buy all the goods and services that one needs to live well”. Do you agree with this statement?
Justify your answer with any three suitable arguments. 3

SECTION C (4x4=16)
23 Read the source given below and answer the questions that follows:
As we all know that when factories are set up they need workers to carry all the activities in the factories. With
the expansion of factories this demand increased. In 1901, there were 584000 workers in Indian factories. By
1946 the number was over 2436000.
All these workers were generally those who were residents of the nearby districts, where these factories were
set up. So, if we talk about Bombay cotton industries in 1911, most of the workers were supplied by Ratnagiri
district and workers in the Kanpur mill were from villages within Kanpur district. Generally, the villagers
moved between village and the city, returning to their village homes during harvests and festivals.
So, whenever a news about a job opening came to the workers, they used to travel long distances in search of
work in the mills. People from united provinces (Uttar Pradesh) would go to Bombay or Calcutta in search of
work.
Getting a job was not an easy task, though numbers of mills were coming up but the number of jobseekers was
more. Apart from this, one more problem was that it was not easy to get a job in the mill. The mill owners used
to assign jobbers for this task. A Jobber was some trusted worker who generally used to favor his known for
jobs. He got people from his village, ensured them jobs, helped them settle in the city and provided them money
in times of crisis. The jobber, therefore, became a person with some authority and power.Very soon they gained
an authority and acquired some status. They started taking gifts and money from those who wanted to take a
job in the mills.
Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option

23.1 Owners need workers to carry all the activities in …………………… (1)
A. Factories B. House C. Agriculture D. none
23.2 In ………………….. there were 584000 workers in Indian factories. (1)
A. 1901 B. 1991
C. 1981 D. 1946
23. 3. Ratnagiri is a district near ………………………………………… (1)
A. Near Kanpur B. Near cotton mill C. Bombay D. Near textile mill
23.4 ……………………. returning to their village homes during harvests and festivals. (1)
A. Gumastas B. Jobber C. Leader D. Workers
24. Read the text given below and answer the following questions.

Manufacturing industries not only help in modernizing agriculture, which forms the backbone of our economy,
they also reduce the heavy dependence of people on agricultural income by providing them jobs in secondary
and tertiary sectors. Industrial development is a precondition for eradication of unemployment and poverty
from our country. This was the main philosophy behind public sector industries and joint sector ventures in
India. It was also aimed at bringing down regional disparities by establishing industries in tribal and backward
areas. Export of manufactured goods expands trade and commerce, and brings in much needed foreign
exchange. Countries that transform their raw materials into a wide variety of finished goods of higher value are
prosperous. India’s prosperity lies in increasing and diversifying its manufacturing industries as quickly as
possible. Agriculture and industry are not exclusive of each other. They move hand in hand. For instance, the
agro-industries in India have given a major boost to agriculture by raising its productivity.
 Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option

24.1. Agriculture fall in ………… and Manufacturing industries fall in …………… . ( 1)

A. Primary, Secondary Sector B. Secondary, Tertiary Sector
C. Primary, Tertiary Sector D. Secondary, Primary Sector

24.2. Manufacturing provides job opportunities to reduce dependence on agriculture. Identify which sector the
following jobs belong to – (1)
Jobs created or promoted by manufacturing industries Sector
a. Research & Development 1.Primary
b. Garment production 2.Tertiary
c. Mining 3.Secondary
d. Banking 4.Quaternary

Choose the correct option – A. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4 B. a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
C. a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2 D. a-4, b-1, c-4, d-3

24.3. Which of the following options does help in modernising agriculture? (1)

A. Manufacturing farm equipment B. Producing tube well pumps and sprinklers

C. Supplying fertilizers and pesticides D. All of the above

24.4. In order to attract foreign manufacturing firms, a country needs to develop - (1)
A. Agrarian facilities B. Cultivable lands C. Media facilities D. Infrastructure facilities

25 Read the given extract and answer the following questions.

In a democracy, we are most concerned with ensuring that people will have the right to choose their rulers and
people will have control over the rulers. Whenever possible and necessary, citizens should be able to
participate in decision making, that affects them all. Therefore, the most basic outcome of democracy should be
that it produces a government that is accountable to the citizens, and responsive to the needs and expectations
of the citizens. Some people think that democracy produces less effective government. It is, of course, true that
non-democratic rulers are very quick and efficient in decision making and implementation, whereas,
democracy is based on the idea of deliberation and negotiation. So, some delay is bound to take place. But,
because it has followed procedures, its decisions may be both more acceptable to the people and more effective.
Moreover, when citizens want to know if a decision was taken through the correct procedures, they can find
this out. They have the right and the means to examine the process of decision making. This is known as
transparency. This factor is often missing from a non-democratic government. There is another aspect in which
democratic government is certainly better than its alternatives: democratic government is legitimate
government. It may be slow, less efficient, not always very responsive, or clean. But a democratic government is
people’s own government.
Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option

25.1. People’s right to choose their …………………………….. (1)

A. Democracy B. Rulers C. Voters D. Ministers

25.2. Which of the following options helps in promoting transparency in the governance? (1)
A. Right to education B. Right against exploitation
C. Right to speech and expression D. None of these

25.3. Democracy is based on the idea of deliberation and……………………. (1)

A. Decision making B. Examine C. Negotiation
D. They have the right and the means to examine the process of decision making.

25.4. its decisions may be both more acceptable to the …………….. and more effective. (1)
 A. Country B. Taken by giving privileges to the people
C. ’ votes D. People

26. Read the source given below and answer the following questions -
Ford Motors, an American company, is one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers with production
spread over 26 countries of the world. Ford Motors came to India in 1995 and spent Rs. 1700 crore to set up a
large plant near Chennai. This was done in collaboration with Mahindra and Mahindra, a major Indian
manufacturer of jeeps and trucks. By the year 2004, Ford Motors was selling 27,000 cars in the Indian markets,
while 24,000 cars were exported from India to South Africa, Mexico and Brazil. The company wanted to
develop Ford India as a component supplying base for its other plants across the globe.

Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option

26.1. The passage given above relates to …………………… (1)

A. Increased employment B. Foreign investment C. Foreign collaboration
D. Ford Motors
26.2. According to the given passage, Ford Motors belongs to …………………….. (1)
A. Production of different types of automobiles B. Largest automobile manufacturer in the world
C. Because of largescale exports of cars across globe D. America
26.3. By setting up their production plants in India, Ford Motors wanted to – (1)
A. Collaborate with a leading Indian Automobile company
B. Satisfy the demands of American, African and Indian markets
C. Tap the benefits of low-cost production and a large market D. Take over small automobile
manufacturing units in India
26.4. By the year 2004, Ford Motors was selling ………………….. cars in the Indian markets (1)
A. 2700 B. 24000 C. 2400 D. 27000

SECTION D (5x5=25)
27. Describe the explosive conditions that prevailed in Balkans after 1871 in Europe 5
OR
Describe the process of unification of Germany.
28. Explain resource planning. What are the steps involved in resource planning? 5
OR
Provide a suitable classification for resources on the basis of ownership. Mention main features of any
three types of such resources.
29. How majoritarianism has increased the feeling of alienation among the Sri Lankan Tamils? 5
30. Explain how power is shared among different organs of the government. 5
31. Why do we use averages? Are there any limitations to their use? Illustrate with your own examples
related to development. 5
OR
What is Human Development Index? Which organisation measures the HDI? Explain the three major
indicators of the HDI.

SECTION E
MAP SKILL BASED QUESTIONS (2+3=5)
32. 1. Two places A and B have been marked on the given outline map of India.
Identify them and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them
A. Indian National Congress session at this place in 1927
B. Mahatma Gandhi organized a Satyagraha Movement at this place for indigo planters

32.2. On the same outline map of India locate and label any THREE of the following with suitable Symbols.
1. Black soil area 2. Himalayas 3. Northern Plain 4. Mountain soil
 ATKINSON HIGH SCHOOL
Gollapudi
Mid-term Examination 2022-23
Subject: Social Science (Set 2)
Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:
i. Question paper comprises five Sections – A, B, C, D and E. There are 32 questions in the question paper.
All questions are compulsory.
ii. Section A – Question no. 1 to 16 are Objective Type Questions of 1 mark each.
iii. Section B – Question no. 17 to 22 are short answer type questions, carrying 3 marks each. Answer to each
question should not exceed 80 words.
iv. Section C – Question no. 23 to 26 are source based questions, carrying 4 marks each.
v. Section D – Question no. 27 to 31 are long answer type questions, carrying 5 marks each. Answer to each
question should not exceed 120 words.
vi. Section E – Question no. 32 is map based, carrying 5 marks with two parts, 32.1 from History (2 marks)
and 32.2 from Geography (3 marks).
vii. There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice has been provided in few
questions. Only one of the choices in such questions have to be attempted.
In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary.

SECTION A 1X16=16
1. Who was Frederick Sorrieu? 1
A. A Revolutionary B. Chancellor of Austria C. King of Frame D. French Artist
2. United Kingdom of Great Britain came into existence in the year - 1
A. 1789 B. 1798 C. 1707 D. 1801
3. Which new spirit guided European nations after Napoleon’s defeat? 1
A. Fascism B. ConservatismC. Nazism D. Communism
4. The main focus of India's first Five-Year Plan was ________________ 1
OR
On the basis of origin, resources are classified into ………………..
5. Soil in Punjab have become …………………………. due to over irrigation. 1
A) Saline B) Marshy C) Alluvial D) Red
6. Which one of the following is not a community resource? 1
A) Grazing grounds B) Burial grounds C) Human beings D) Rocks
7. What is the parentage share of plains in the total land area? 1
A) 43% B) 23% C) 33% D) 27%
8. In which of the following states has mining caused severe land degradation? 1
A) Punjab B) U.P C) Jharkhand D) Assam
9. ‘Laterite’ has been derived from the Greek word ‘later’ which means ……….. 1
A) Mountain B) Brick C) Rock D) Stone
10. Name the country which follows ‘coming together’ style of federalism. 1
OR
Name the country that is theocratic.
11. Which form of government is considered the best? 1
OR
Which community was rich and powerful in Belgium?
12. If there are five persons in a family and their total income is (20,000.What would be the average income
of each person? 1
A) 6,000 B) 4,000 C) 5,000 D) 10,000
13. Which one of the following is the best state to live in? 1
A) Bihar B) Kerala C) Odhisa D) Punjab
OR
Which one of the following states has the highest Literacy rate in 2001?
A) Bihar B) Punjab C) Kerala D) None of these
14. Which of the following is true of the people's goals in addition to higher income? 1
A) Equal treatment B) Freedom C) Respect and security D) All of these
15. Which of the following is a developing country? 1
A) India B) China C) Pakistan D) All of these
16. Human Development Index indicates
A) All round development of the people B) better education system
C) Health development D) none of these

SECTION B (3X6=18)
17. Describe the events of French Revolution which had influenced the people belonging to other parts of Europe.3
18. Describe any three reforms introduced by Napoleon in the territories he conquered. 3
19. Why is it essential to have resource planning? Explain any three reasons. 3
20. “Sharing of powers makes a country more powerful and united.” Do you agree with this statement and
Why? 3
OR
What is power sharing? Why power sharing is important in a democracy?
21. “People have conflicting development goals”. Support the statement with examples. 3
22. Besides income, what are the six other things people may look for growth and development? 3

SECTION C (4x4=16)
23 Read the source given below and answer the questions that follows:

Indian textiles especially silk and cotton goods were very famous in the international market. So, before the
invention of various types of machines, Indian textiles dominated the international market. Though various
countries were producing cotton but it was coarse. The finest quality of cotton was produced in India.
Armenian and Persian merchants took the goods from Punjab to Afghanistan which were then taken to eastern
Persia and central Asia. The transportation of bales of fine textiles was done on camels via the North West
frontier, through mountain passes and across deserts. On the other hand, it was also exported through sea
routes of Surat and Gujarat to the Gulf and Red Sea Ports, Masulipatnam on the Coromandel Coast and Hooghly
in Bengal had trade links with Southeast Asian ports.
Various Indian merchants were involved in the whole process of export trade- For example the financing
production, carrying goods and supplying exporters. There were supply merchants who linked the port towns
to the inland regions. They used to give advances to the weavers and procure woven cloth from weaving
villages. Next they would carry the supply to the ports. At the port, there were the export merchants and the big
shippers who had brokers to make deals by negotiating the prices so that they can buy goods from the supply
merchants operating inland.
But by 1750 the whole network of export which was under Indian merchants started breaking down

Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option

23.1 In which market Indian textiles very famous? (1)

A. Indian Market B. European Market C. International market D. China market
23.2 The finest quality of cotton was produced in ……………………………………………… (1)
A. Indonesia B. India C. Europe D.China
23. 3. Indian items, goods exported through …………………. Ports. (1)
A. Surath and Madras B. Masulipanam and Chennai
C. Surath and Masulipatnam D. Masulipatnam and Vishakapatnam
23.4 by ………… the whole network of export which was under Indian merchants started breaking down
(1)
A. 1775 B. 1750 C. 1755 D.1770
24. Read the text given below and answer the following questions.

Manufacturing industries not only help in modernising agriculture, which forms the backbone of our economy,
they also reduce the heavy dependence of people on agricultural income by providing them jobs in secondary
and tertiary sectors. Industrial development is a precondition for eradication of unemployment and poverty
from our country. This was the main philosophy behind public sector industries and joint sector ventures in
India. It was also aimed at bringing down regional disparities by establishing industries in tribal and backward
areas. Export of manufactured goods expands trade and commerce, and brings in much needed foreign
exchange. Countries that transform their raw materials into a wide variety of finished goods of higher value are
prosperous. India’s prosperity lies in increasing and diversifying its manufacturing industries as quickly as
possible. Agriculture and industry are not exclusive of each other. They move hand in hand. For instance, the
agro-industries in India have given a major boost to agriculture by raising its productivity.

Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option

24.1. Manufacturing industries fall in and agriculture in . ( 1)

A. Primary, Secondary Sector B. Secondary, Tertiary Sector
C. Primary, Tertiary Sector D. Secondary, Primary Sector

24.2. Manufacturing provides job opportunities to reduce dependence on agriculture. Identify which sector the
following jobs belong to – (1)
Jobs created or promoted by manufacturing industries Sector
a. Garment production 1.Primary
b. Research & Development 2.Tertiary
c. Banking 3.Secondary
d. Mining 4.Quaternary

Choose the correct option – A. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4 B. a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
C. a-2, b-3, c-1, d-2 D. a-4, b-1, c-4, d-3

24.3. Which of the following options does not help in modernising agriculture? (1)

A. Manufacturing farm equipment B. Providing unskilled labour force

C. Supplying fertilizers and pesticides D. Producing tube well pumps and sprinklers

24.4. In order to attract foreign manufacturing firms, a country needs to develop - (1)
A. Agrarian facilities B. Cultivable lands C. Media facilities D. Infrastructure facilities

25 Read the given extract and answer the following questions.

In a democracy, we are most concerned with ensuring that people will have the right to choose their rulers and
people will have control over the rulers. Whenever possible and necessary, citizens should be able to
participate in decision making, that affects them all. Therefore, the most basic outcome of democracy should be
that it produces a government that is accountable to the citizens, and responsive to the needs and expectations
of the citizens. Some people think that democracy produces less effective government. It is, of course, true that
non-democratic rulers are very quick and efficient in decision making and implementation, whereas,
democracy is based on the idea of deliberation and negotiation. So, some delay is bound to take place. But,
because it has followed procedures, its decisions may be both more acceptable to the people and more effective.
Moreover, when citizens want to know if a decision was taken through the correct procedures, they can find
this out. They have the right and the means to examine the process of decision making. This is known as
transparency. This factor is often missing from a non-democratic government. There is another aspect in which
democratic government is certainly better than its alternatives: democratic government is legitimate
government. It may be slow, less efficient, not always very responsive, or clean. But a democratic government is
people’s own government.
Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option

25.1. People’s right to choose their own rulers is called as the – (1)
 A. Right to Initiate B. Right to Plebiscite C. Right to Vote D. Right to Referendum

25.2. Which of the following options helps in promoting transparency in the governance? (1)
A. Right to education B. Right to information C. Right against exploitation
D. Right to speech and expression

25.3. make/s the government legitimate. (1)

A. Credibility of politicians B. People’s movements C. Free and fair elections
D. Holding of powers

25.4. Decisions in a democracy are more acceptable to the people because they are - (1)
A. Taken swiftly and implemented quickly B. Taken by giving privileges to the people
C. Taken through elites’ votes D. Taken after following due processes

26. Read the source given below and answer the following questions -
Ford Motors, an American company, is one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers with production
spread over 26 countries of the world. Ford Motors came to India in 1995 and spent Rs. 1700 crore to set up a
large plant near Chennai. This was done in collaboration with Mahindra and Mahindra, a major Indian
manufacturer of jeeps and trucks. By the year 2004, Ford Motors was selling 27,000 cars in the Indian markets,
while 24,000 cars were exported from India to South Africa, Mexico and Brazil. The company wanted to
develop Ford India as a component supplying base for its other plants across the globe.

Answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option

26.1. The passage given above relates to which of the following options? (1)
A. Increased employment B. Foreign investment C. Foreign collaboration
D. International competition

26.2. According to the given passage, Ford Motors can be termed as a Multi-National Company based on which
of the following options? (1)
A. Production of different types of automobiles B. Largest automobile manufacturer in the world
C. Because of largescale exports of cars across globe D. Industrial and commercial ventures across globe

26.3. By setting up their production plants in India, Ford Motors wanted to – (1)
A. Collaborate with a leading Indian Automobile company
B. Satisfy the demands of American, African and Indian markets
C. Tap the benefits of low-cost production and a large market
D. Take over small automobile manufacturing units in India

26.4. ‘Ford Motors' wish to develop Ford India as a component supplying base for its other plants across the
globe is an evidence of - (1)
A. Promoting local industries of India B. Merging trade from different countries
C. Supplying jobs to factory workers in India D. Interlinking of production across countries

SECTION D (5x5=25)
27. Explain the process of unification of Italy. 5
OR Describe the Balkan issue.
28. Distinguish between red soil and laterite soil stating any three points of distinction. 5
OR How can you contribute to minimize the pollution? Explain.
29. Describe any three majoritarian measures adopted by the Sri Lankan Government to establish Sinhala
supremacy. 5
30. Explain how Belgium was able to solve its ethnic problem. 5
31. What is sustainable development? Suggest any two ways in which resources can be used judiciously. 5
OR
What is the main norm used by the World Bank in classifying different countries as rich and poor countries?
What are the restrictions of such norms?
 SECTION E
MAP SKILL BASED QUESTIONS (2+3=5)
32. 1. Two places A and B have been marked on the given outline map of India.
Identify them and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them
A. Indian National Congress session at this place in 1920
B. Mahatma Gandhi organized a Satyagraha Movement at this place for indigo planters
32.2. On the same outline map of India locate and label any THREE of the following with suitable Symbols.
1. Sandy soil 2. West coastal plain 3. Forest soil 4. Red soil