FIR ST SEMESTER EXAMINATION SEPTEMBER -2011 Time: 1½ hours

Class & section: V______SOCIAL STUDIES Marks Obtained:

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Name of the Student______Total Marks: 40

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I Fill in the blanks ½ x 4=2

1. North America and South America are joined by the ______.

2. The 180 longitude is also known as ______.

3. A blood sucking fly, Tsetse fly spreads ______disease.

4. It is very important to maintain the ______of gases in the atmosphere.

II Match the following ½x5=2½

1. Over use of pesticides a. needed by plants for making food.______

2. Carbondioxide b. so luxuriant growth of plants.______

3. Hot and wet region c. carry moisture. ______

4. Wind blowing from the sea d. Replica of the earth.______

5. Globe e. soil pollution.______

III. Complete the analogy. ½x5=2½

  1. Equator : ______: : Latitudes : Parallels.
  2. ______: Malaysia : : kubus : Sumatra.
  3. Downs : Australia : : ______: South Africa.
  4. Wallabies : The Temperate zone : : Snowy owl.______
  5. ______: Liquid : : Inner core : Solid.

IV .Give one word answer. ½ x4=2

  1. A unique feature of the Atlantic ocean.______
  2. A network of crisscrossing lines. ______
  3. An organized journey or voyage with a particular aim.______
  4. The deepest part of the earth. ______

V .Name any one of the following. ½ x4=2

1. The important latitudes. ______

2. The four main seasons. ______

3. The well known features of Australia.______

4. Hot Deserts. ______

VI. Rewrite the following false statements correctly. ½ x4 =2

  1. The areas around the poles are habited.

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  1. The Kirghiz tribes live in the Steppes.

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  1. Oxygen helps in formation of clouds.

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  1. Appendicitis is a water borne disease.

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VII .What are these ? 1x 3= 3

1. Pangaea ______

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2. Water cycle ______

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3. Shifting agriculture.______

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VIII. Write any one difference between the following 1x2= 2

1Rotation and Revolution.

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2Aurora Borealis and Aurora Australis.

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IX. Give reasons 1x 3= 3

1 The earth is known as the watery planet.

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2. It is impossible to grow crops in the frigid zone.

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3. Japan is called the “ Land of rising Sun “.

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X Answer the following in one sentence 1 x4=4

1. Name the ocean which is named after a country.

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2. When do we have the Vernal Equinox ?

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3. What is an oasis ?

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4. How cutting down of trees pollute the environment ?

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XI Answer the following in two or three sentences 2 x3=6

  1. How does the latitude of a place affect its temperature ?

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  1. What are the different types of human activities carried out in the temperate zone ?

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  1. Explain “ atmosphere as a protective shield”.

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XII Answer the following in 4-5 sentences 1x3=3

  1. Explain the position of the earth during Summer Solstice with the help of a diagram.

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XIII. Write short notes on any one of the following. 1x 3= 3

1 Camel – The Ship of the desert.2) Biosphere.

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XIV. On an outline map of the world locate the following places and oceans ½ x6=3

North America, Greenland, Australia, Arctic ocean, Antarctic Southern ocean, Mediterranean Sea.

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Class & section: VI_____ SOCIAL STUDIES Marks Obtained:

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I Choose the correct answer ½ x 5=2½

  1. The Palas came to power in the middle of the ______century. (8th , 9th )
  2. The Slave dynasty was established by ( Qutub-ud-din-Aibak, Mohammad-bin-Qasim)

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  1. The aim of the constitution is to establish a ______state. ( Republic, welfare)
  2. Pakistan occupies a large part of the ______( Indus plain, Kirthar range)
  3. Bangladesh has ______climate. ( tropical monsoon , moderate )

II Match the following ½ x 5=2½

1. Desert a. northern coast of Asia.______

2. Steppes b. western part of Asia.______

3. Mediterranean c. Mongolia. ______

4. Taiga d. Central Asia.______

5. Tundra e. Central Siberia.______

III Write the importance of the following years. ½ x 5= 2½

a. 972 ______

b. 712 ______

c. 1030 ______

d. 1946 ______

e. 1976. ______

IV Mention the years for the following events. ½ x 5 =2½

1. Shri Madhwa charya bade farewell to his disciples and departed from Udupi. ______

  1. The Vikrama era was started in this year. ______
  2. The Turks of Afghanistan began to raid India. ______
  3. The constitution of Independent India came into force.______
  4. The Portuguese rule in Goa was overthrown.______

V Complete the analogy ½ x 4 =2

  1. ______-: Gujarat: : Paramaras : Malwa.
  2. Pampa : ______: : Ranna : Gadayuddha.
  3. Srilanka : Colombo : : ______: Kathmandu.
  4. Natural right: Right to live: : Legal Right : ______.

VI Name any one of the following ½ x4=2

  1. The methods of acquiring the citizenship of India. ______
  2. The main works of Shri Ramanujacharya. ______
  3. The great monuments built in the Indo-Islamic style of architecture.______
  4. The famous routes taken by traders and invaders to enter the Sub-continent of India. ______

VII Give one word answer. ½ x4=2

  1. The semi-historical war epic in Tamil. ______
  2. The earliest kannada work.______
  3. The Directive principles of State policy are also known as. ______
  4. The gateway to the Khyber Pass.______

VIII Rewrite the following false statements correctly. ½x4= 2

  1. The Vaishanava Saints are known as Bhandaris.

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  1. Indian constitution has 395 Articles.

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  1. Nepal was earlier known as Ceylon.

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  1. Asia produces 50 % of world’s rice.

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IX What are these ? 1x3= 3

1.Kadarangonda.______

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2. Marshy area. ______

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3. Writ petition. ______

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X Give reasons 1 x2=2

  1. Rajendra I assumed the title Gangaikonda - Chola.

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  1. Tibet is known as the Roof of the world.

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XI Write any one difference between the following. 1 x2 =2

  1. Advaita and Dvaita.

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  1. Preamble and Securalism.

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XII Answer the following in one sentence. 1x 3= 3

  1. Who introduced the Persian language?

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  1. Which canal connects the Red sea with Mediterranean sea ?

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  1. Mention the Fundamental Right to which the following statement is related—Criticizing Government policies.

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XIII Answer the following in two or three sentence. 2 x 3=6

  1. What is meant by Anubhava Mantapa ?

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  1. How can one be a `good citizen `?

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  1. Why we do not find trees in Tundra region ?

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XIV Write short notes on any one of the following 1½ x2=3

  1. Muhammad-bin-Tughaluq.2) Right against Exploitation

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XV On an outline map of Asia locate the following places. ½ x6=3

Turkey, Tropic of Cancer, Pacific Ocean, Pamir Knot, Pleateau of Arabia, Ural mountains.

ASIA MAP

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FIR ST SEMESTER EXAMINATION SEPTEMBER -2011 Time:2hours

Class & section:VII_____ Marks Obtained:

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HISTORY & CIVICS

I. Choose the correct answer & fill in the blanks:½ x5=2½

1. Shakespeare is compared to ______a) Bhasa b) Kalidasa c) R.K. Narayan d) Krittivasa

2. The first Governor General appointed by the British government ______

a) Clive Lloyd b) Robert Clive c) Dalhousie d) Warren Hastings

3. The Persian ruler who took the famous Peacock throne from the Mughals.______

a) Ahmed Shah Abdali b) Mohammed Ali c) Nadir Shah d) Mohammed Shah

4. The treaty of Mangalore was signed in ______a) 1769 b) 1770 d) 1784 d) 1767

5. Columbus set his sail from ______a) Italy b) Moracco c) Spain d) Bahamas

II. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words:½ x4=2

1. Our constitution insists on ______education for all up to the age of 14.

2. The chairman of the National Planning Commission is the ______

3. The French Governor during the Caranatic war was ______

4. The council to reform the church from within was held at ______

III. Match the following :½ x5=2 ½

1. Humanismclassical scholar______

2. Decameron storiesLeonar do – da – vinci ______

3. MachiavelliPetrarch______

4. Mona LisaDante______

5. Aurispapolitical philosopher______

Boccacio ______

IV. Complete the analogy:½ x4=2

1. November 26, 1949 : constituent assembly : : January 26, 1950 : ______

2. Mohammed Ali : Nawab of Arcot : : ______: Nawab of Bengal

3. David : sculpture : : Last supper ______4. The Regulating Act : 1773 : : ______: Pitt’s India Act.

V. Re-write the false statement :½ x4=2

1. Ahmed Shah Abdali was defeated by the Marathas in the II battle of panipat.

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  1. Galileo proved that earth was not the centre of the universe.

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3. Lord Cornwallis introduced ‘Doctrine of Lapse’ to annex the Indian kingdoms.

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4. Society of Jesus was founded by Lorenzovella.

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VI. Answer the following in 2-3 sentences each :2x7=14

1. What is importance of IV Anglo-Mysore war?

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2. What is meant by ‘Indulgence’? Who opposed it?Ans______

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  1. State the problems faced by the children.

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4. List out some of the programmes taken up by the government to reduce poverty.

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5. Ranjith Singh was a memorable king of modern India. Give reasonsAns______

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6. What were the achievements of Balaji Rao ?

7. What were the consequences of the fall of Constantinople ?

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VII. Answer the following in 5-6 sentences each: -5-

1. Write on the background for the “Battle of Plassey”.

2. Renaissance literature.

GEOGRAPHY

I. Choose the correct answer & fill in the blanks:1x4=4

1. The land of thousand lake is ______a) Greenland b) Finland c) Iceland d) England

2. The busiest port in the world is ______a) Rotterdam b) Norway c) Russia d) Germany

3. Polar bears and Seals are found in ______a)Taiga vegetation b) Steppes c) Mixed forests d) Tundra vegetation

4. The chief food crop of Europe is ______a) rice b) sugarcane c) wheat d) coffee

II. Complete the analogy:½ x4=2

1. Australia : island : : Europe : ______2) Caspian : lake : : Danube : ______

3. Poplar : mixed forests : :Spruce : ______4) Coal : Germany : : Natural gas : ______

III. Name the following:1x2=2

1. Highest mountain peak ______

2. Warm current flows North – Eastwards across the Atlantic.______

IV. Answer in a sentence each:1x4=4

1. What are fiords?

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2. The coastline of Europe provides natural sites for harbours. Why?

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3. Where do you find steppe grasslands? Ans______

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4. Mention the boundaries of Europe

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V. Answer briefly:2x2=4

1. Write short notes on “The Great European Plain”.

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2.List out the characteristics features of Europe.

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VI. On an outline map of Europe locate the following:½ x8=4

1. Atlantic Ocean 2.Black sea 3. Petersberg 4. Lisbon 5. Rome 6. Ural mountains 7. River Volga

8. Largest Island