Chapter 1: Humanism • Fact checking way ◦ The commercial city in Italy that was a major centre of Renaissance art showcasing significant changes in the fields of painting and architecture. (a. Florence b. Milan c. Parma d. Rome)1 ◦ Choose the correct answers from column B matching with the question in column A. (Renaissance painting: Landscapes, Oil paint was not used, The use of oil paint, Water colour paintings, The use of colour to illustrate light and spatial depth)2 ◦ Arrange the table suitably (Authors: Thomas More, Erasmus, Miguel de Cervantes; Works: In Praise of Folly, Don Quixote, Utopia; Countries: Spain, England, Netherlands).3 ◦ Which is the most famous work of Dante?4 ◦ World history has been categorised as illustrated above for the ease of learning. Name the historians who formulated this method which came into effect during the Renaissance period.5 ◦ Following the Reformation, the Catholic Church initiated efforts to reform itself. By what name is it known as?6 • Understanding level ◦ In The Prince, Machiavelli portrays an administrator who is different from the traditional medieval feudal administrators. What were the specialities of an administrator presented by Machiavelli?4 • Analysing level ◦ How far the theme of Dante's most famous work is relevant in contemporary society?4 ◦ Analyse the changes that occurred in the writing of history during the renaissance period.5 ◦ Analyse the changes brought about by the Counter-Reformation in the Catholic church.6 ◦ Evaluate the impact created by renaissance in the field of religion in Europe.7 ◦ Renaissance laid foundation for the growth of modern science. Substantiate the statement on the basis of changes in the field of astronomy.7 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 2: Liberty Equality Fraternity • Fact checking way ◦ Arrange the following historic events in chronological order. i. A new constitution came into effect in France. ii. French National Assembly came into existence. iii. Oath of Tennis Court iv. Destruction of Bastille a) iii, iv, ii, i b) i, ii, iii, iv C) ii, iii, iv, i d) iv, I, ii, iii1 ◦ Write any four reforms introduced by French National Assembly in socio economic and political fields.7 • Understanding level ◦ Explain how the thoughts of Rousseau gave inspiration for French Revolution.8 • Analysing level ◦ The reforms of Napoleon laid the foundation for the formation of modern France. Substantiate.5 ◦ Evaluate the role of women in French Revolution.8 ◦ How far did the emergence and growth of middle class in French society cause French Revolution. Evaluate.7 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 3: Social Analysis: Through Sociological Imagination • Fact checking way ◦ Among the various concepts given below which one is associated with the direct understanding individuals acquire about the world through personal experiences, social interactions and cultural knowledge. a. Social Analysis b. Sociological Imagination c. Self reflection d. Common-sense Knowledge2 ◦ Name the method which analyses individual problems by connecting it with social problems. Who presented this concept for the first time?8 • Understanding level ◦ What are its peculiarities? (Peculiarities of the method that analyses individual problems by connecting them with social problems)8 ◦ Write down the limitations of Common-sense Knowledge.7 ◦ One of the features of sociological imagination is to understand social problems in depth. Explain this feature of sociological imagination on the basis of gender status.6 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Social Science II Chapter 1: Weather and Climate • Understanding level ◦ From the given statements, find out the one which is incorrect about solar radiation. a. Earth's surface is not heated by solar radiation. b. A portion of solar radiation coming to the earth gets reflected back by the atmospheric particles. c. Since solar radiation is in the form of shorts waves, it does not heat up the atmosphere considerably. d. Earth’s surface gets heated by solar radiation.1 ◦ Why do the western parts of Tamil Nadu receive scanty rainfall while Kerala receives heavy rainfall from South West Monsoon?4 ◦ Identify the rainfall by observing the picture and write down its features.8 ◦ Explain the factors influencing the distribution temperature.9 • Analysing level ◦ Choose the correct answer by reading the given assertion and reason. Assertion: The isotherms show a noticeable bend along land-sea confluences. Reason: Land and sea get heated differentially. a. Assertion is correct, Reason is wrong b. Assertion is wrong, Reason is correct. c. Both assertion and reason are correct. d. Both assertion and reason are wrong.1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 2: Climatic Regions and Climate Change • Fact checking way ◦ With the help of the map find out the locations of the following deserts. a. Sahara b. Kalahari c. Atacama d. Arabian desert10 • Understanding level ◦ Specify the features of Mediterranean climate on the basis of given hints. a. Temperature and annual rainfall b. Natural vegetation9 • Analysing level ◦ Elucidate how the consequences of climate change affect Nepal and Maldives.5 ◦ On the basis of given hints compare Temperate grasslands and Tropical grasslands (Savanna) a. Latitude b. Names by which they are known.5 ◦ Do you think that Monsoon winds change direction as the name implies? Elucidate.10 ◦ Each climatic region has a substantial role in creating its own unique climate, flora, fauna and also moulding the human life of the respective climatic region. Substantiate the statement.10 • Application level ◦ What are the consequences of climate change that happens in Kerala like this? What all remedies can be suggested for this?5 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 3: From The Rainy Forests to The Land of Permafrost • Understanding level ◦ The Southern Hemisphere does not experience Taiga climate. Write the reason.4 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 4: Consumer: Rights and Protection • Fact checking way ◦ Find out the Assumptions of Cardinal Utility Theory. a. All products must be of the same quality b. The consumer's income and tastes do not change. c. Consumption must be continuous d. The use of other goods must be ascertained a. i,ii,iv b. i, ii C ii, iv d. ii,iii, iv2 ◦ What is meant by utility. Name the unit for measuring utility.4 • Analysing level ◦ a. Write the features of total utility and marginal utility when the first unit of orange is used. b. Find out the features of marginal utility from the table.11 • Application level ◦ When Raju clicked in a fake link that came to his mobile phone, he lost the entire amount from his bank account. What all solutions would you suggest Raju in order to get his money back?8 ◦ Ninu was affected by food poisoning when she tasted a bread bought from a shop. When she checked the packet she could understand that it was an expired product. What all things have to be considered as a consumer while purchasing a product, in order to avoid such situations.11 ◦ Ajay purchased two shirts from a shop for his use. But it got damaged in the next week itself when he started using it as per the instructions given in it. Whom should he approach in order to get compensation for the damage occurred. What all rights of Ajay are violated here?7