CLASS-X D.A.V. MODEL SCHOOL, DURGAPUR (WEST BENGAL) SESSION 2015-2016 HOME ASSIGNMENT (SUMMER VACATION) SUBJECT-SOCIAL SCIENCE MAX. MARKS: 50 1. Prepare a dateline representing the beginning of factories in England to the setting up of first jute mill in India. 2 2. Select any one industry in your region and find out its history. How has the technology changed there? Where do the workers come from? How are their products advertised and marketed? 5 3. Discuss with examples how power is shared among various institutions in the Indian federation. 3 4. Identify four federal countries (other than India) on the political map of the world. 2 5. On an outline political map of India locate and label the following: a. Two states that have changed their names after 1947. b. Two states that have been carved out of bigger states. c. Two states that were not created on the basis of language. 6. What is depicted in the picture? Explain 4 economic changes which was seen in this period . 3 1+4 7. Write a short essay on practices which you have observed and practiced in your everyday lives that conserve and protect the environment around you. 4 8. “The destruction of forest and Wildlife is not just a biological issue .The biological loss is strongly correlated with the loss of cultural diversity “………explain the statement with suitable examples. 5 9. Identify the endemic and endangered species of India. 6 10. In a society which group/institution would have the following goals? a) Reduction in population below poverty line. b) Making the pulse polio programme successful. c) Ensuring that the class performs well. d) Flowers grow beautifully in the garden e) Furniture is appreciated for beauty and strength. f) Citizens follow traffic rules. 1x6 11. Given below are few examples of everyday occurrences. What is common amongst these? Explain the developmental objectives achieved through these examples? 1x3 a) Use of LED lights at home. b) Solar cooker used to boil rajma. c) Windmill used to generate electricity. 12. Study the diagram and answer the questions that follow: a) What does the diagram depict? b) Mention any 5 ways by which you can positively contribute towards the environment. ********************** 1 5