NIOS Class 10th Social Science TAM in English Medium 2020

Social Science (213) Tutor Marked Assignment

Max.Marks: 20

NIOS Class 10th Social Science TAM English Medium 2020

New TMA- NIOS Class 10th English TMA 2021-22

1. Answer anybody of the subsequent question in 40-60 words.

(a) Analyse the aim of Bhimbetka cave paintings.

Ans
The Bhimbetka rock shelters are an archaeological World Heritage site located in Raisen District in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The Bhimbetka shelters exhibit the 
earliest traces of human life in India; a number of analyses suggest that at least some of
these shelters were inhabited by man for in excess of 100,000 years. Some of the Stone
Age rock paintings found among the Bhimbetka rock shelters are approximately 30,000 years old.

The name Bhimbetka is associated with Bhima, a hero-deity renowned for his immense
strength, from the epic Mahabharata.[4] The word Bhimbetka is said to derive from
Bhimbaithka, meaning “sitting place of Bhima”.

Bhimbetka was first mentioned in Indian archeological records in 1888 as a Buddhist site, based on information gathered from local adivasis. Later, as V. S. Wakankar was 
traveling by train to Bhopal he saw some rock formations similar to those he had seen in
Spain and France. He visited the area along with a team of archaeologists and discovered
several prehistoric rock shelters in 1957. There have been found also the oldest known
petroglyphs of the world in 1990 – 1991 – 10 cupules and meandering line which could
be up to 150,000 years old.

2. Answer anybody of the subsequent question in in 40-60 words.
(a) Differentiate between Himalayan and Peninsular system.

Ans

Himalayan river:-
1. Himalayan rivers are perennial and flow the throughout the year.
2. They receive water from rainfall and melting snow of the mountains and glaciers.
3. The Himalayan rivers have long courses.
4. They carry a lot silt and sand.
5. These rivers originate from the North of the Himalayan mountain ranges.
6. Their drainage basins are large
7. These rivers form big deltas.
8. They are useful for irrigation, cultivation and navigation

Peninsular Rivers:-
1. A large number of peninsular rivers are seasonal and flow during a certain period in a
year.
2. They receive water from rainfall only.
3. The peninsular river have short and shallow courses.
4. They carry very less or no silt and sand.
5. They mainly originate in the Western Ghats.
6. Their drainage basins are small
7. They form small deltas.
8. They are seasonal and flow over rocky areas and are not useful for cultivation and
navigation

3. Answer anybody of the subsequent question in in 40-60 words.
(a) Suggest any two measures to reform the electoral process in India.

Ans
A Law should be made to regulate the internal affairs of political parties.
It should be made compulsory for the political parties to maintain registers of its
members
To follow its own constitution.
To hold open elections to the highest post.
it should be made mandatory for all political parties to give a minimum number of
tickets, about l/3rd to women candidates. There should be a quota for women in the
decision making bodies of the party.
There should be state funding of election. The government should give parties money to
support their election expenses.

4. Answer anybody of the subsequent question in in 40-60 words.
(a) Examine religion and culture of Harappans?

Ans
HARAPPANS CULTURE:-
✴The Indus River Valley Civilization, also known as Harappan civilization.
✴Harappans created sculpture, seals, pottery, and jewelry from materials, such as
terracotta, metal, and ston
Religion➠
✴This era witnesses the spread of two religions Buddhism and Jainism.
✴This period was invoked in the 6th century. Jainism was started by Mahavira and

therefore was titled as” The Great Hero”.
Cultures➠
✴The society of the Indus River Valley has been dated from the Bronze Age, the time
and known as Copper age.
✴Harappans participated in a vast maritime trade network extending from Central Asia
to modern-day Iraq, Iran, Kuwait, and Syria.
✴The occupations like Fishing, Farming, Jewelling, Trading, and pottery were some of
the Harappa’s peoples occupation.
✴This civilization was one the advanced civilization of that time. Wheels were invented
during this period and hence pottery was established as the main occupation of Harappa’s
people.
✴This site shows the presence of Harappan civilization to the east of Yamuna river.It
was the easternmost territory of the Indus valley civilization.Vedic Culture started in
Indian sub-continent from 1500 BC onwards.

Q.5 (b) Highlight any two merits of Regionalism
Ans
Regionalism is an ideology wherein a specific territory or region is given priority and
aims at local development wherein the interest of the region is given priority.
The merits of regionalism are:
The regional development, well being and superiority are placed above all. Hence this
leads to better economic and social development.
The region has better control and authority over the governance (laws and enforcement).
This ensures the regional ideas and culture is intact.
Though regionalism is a very important aspect of any society, but its usability and
applicability in today's shrinking business world is a question to be answered.

Q.6 (a) List any six experiences of different activities / festivals / places / pilgrimage /
sports etc. which motivated you to learn the importance of national integration and
unity as per column given below.
Ans
1. National festivals promote national integration in various ways like :
2. Festivals are important for the integration of the nation and the retain of the
culture for the next generation.
3. During festivals ceremony people exchange gifts, presents and good wishes to
everyone and this increases relationship with our neighborhoods.
4. Festivals are very much important since when we meet together people get to
know each others culture, heritage, It is even a sort of refreshing our life with
pleasure and gives us the opportunity in appreciated one another culture.
5. Festivals celebrations enables different people to come together in harmony and
this cause unity among people hence leading to national integration.
6. Festivals is not only a day of fun and change of roles, but it is also a day when we
remember how much hard work and time goes in.
7. Festivals are meant to rejoice ourselves over a period of a lot of hard work.
Festivals increases the sense of brotherhood, goodness and morality among
people.