An assessment tool on social studies



Section A (20marks)
A.    Encircle the correct option for the following items.                                                     (5)
a.       Types of maps on the basis of scale are (   4,     5,     6)
b.      Maximum height of the “K2” Mountain is (   8680m,      8812m,     8611m)
c.       The hot and cold air of an area is called (Humidity,    Temperature,   Air pressure)
d.       United Nation was formed in (1940,     1946,      1945)
e.       Computer is the best invention of (19th century,   20th century,   21st century)
B.     Fill in the following blanks.                                                                                       (5)
a.       Culture means the overall ________________ of any community.
b.      The greatest of source for providing public goods and services is ______________.
c.       From 1914 to 1918 the __________ war was fought. 
d.      The Tropical zone is located between _______________ degrees on both sides of the equator. 
e.       The book of maps is called _________________.
C.     Put a tick ( ü) for correct and cross (×) for false statements.                                      (5)
a.       Atlas maps are given in book form where different parts of the world are shown.
b.      The wind coming from the cold areas increase the temperature.
c.       There are 29 days in February in a leap year.
d.      The Second World War was fought from 1940 to 1945.
e.       Sending quick messages through the internet is called postal mail.
A.    Match column A with Column B.                                                                               (5)
       Column A                                                                       Column B
        Imaginary line on earth                                                       April
        Gregorian calendar                                                            Highest court
        Vasco da Gama                                                                                      Equator
        Supreme Court                                                                 Language
        Culture                                                                                                     Portugal

Section B (40marks)
Q.    1: Give the short answers of any ten of the following questions.              (4×10 =40)
1.      What does geography means?
2.      What is a mountain?
3.      Name any four months of Gregorian Calender.
4.      Share two major responsibilities of the Prime Minister.
5.      Name any four different means of information. 
6.      Briefly write the advantages of internet?
7.      Name any four famous games of the world.
8.      Why is the State Bank called the bank of the government?
9.      Write the names of major languages spoken throughout the world (any four).
10.  Describe one of the popular celebrations in the world.
Section C (40 marks)

Note: Answer any four questions in detail from the following questions.                                    
Q No. 2: Explain the strategic importance of the location of any country.                     (10)
Q No. 3: How do human activities affect human lives?                                                (10)
Q No. 4: Join the dates with relevant event given in the table below.                            (10)

                 1914                                                         Second World War
                                                                                                                                                                   
                1945                                       Formation of League of Nations                                            
                
                1939                                                            First World War                                                                                                        
               1918                                                              Last Leap year                                              
               2012                                                              Formation of UN 

Q No. 5: What is meant by constitution? Discuss its importance and need.                  (10)
Q No. 6: Define culture. State the merits and demerits of cultural diversity.                  (10)
Q No. 7: What is the role of money in human lives?                                                    (10)
                                                                                                                                   
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