Question bank

Chapter-1   Beautiful Nature
Q-1

Answer the following questions :

1. Also called glutton, it is an elongated animal low to ground. What is this furry animal called ? ___________

2. What is the other name of the small fur animal called black-footed ferret ? ____________

3. Which is the only species of mink that is listed by the IUCN as critically endangered ? _____________

4. Which fur animal is a weasel like mammal having bushy and large paws? ___________

5. Name the ermine whose fur is sandy-brown on the back and head and a white below in summer and all white in winter. ____________

6. What is the very small fur animal similar to European polecats, stoats, ferrets and minks called? __________

Q-2

Can you identify these marine animals?

1. Its body is composed of a bell-shaped jelly-like substance that encloses its internal structure. Its tentacles are covered with stinging cells that sting or kill other animals. The sting is often used for attacking and catching its prey, or as a defensive mechanism. _____________

2. This strong survivor is believed to have surfed through our oceans even before the dinosaurs walked on the Earth. Its skeleton is made of cartilage, which is a tough, fibrous substance. Its streamlined body-shape helps it to glide smoothly through the water. It contains five to seven gill slits, which it uses for respiration. _____________

3. It is a ten-legged crustacean, it can walk sideways and live in the oceans as well as on the land. Its exoskeleton protects it from predators, besides providing support. ____________ 

4. Its two hard shells and a soft body make it a bivalve. It stays mostly on the sea floor, squirting water out of its shells by rapidly opening and closing them. _____________

5. This is the largest fish in the sea. Its favourite meal is plankton. This creature has a filter that sticks out its jaws and passively filters everything in its path. __________

6. They are the largest molluscs on the Earth. They can grow to reach about 1.2 metres in length and can weigh more than 226 kg. They live in the warm waters of the South Pacific and Indian Oceans. ___________

7. These are free-floating seaweed found offshore in the tropical seas and western Atlantic Ocean. These mats of vegetation provide a crucial habitat for a wide variety of marine animals in the open ocean, including tuna, dolphin and billfish, as well as sea turtles. ______________

8. It has a streamlined body, full around the middle and narrowing to a paddle-shaped tail. With its wrinkled, grey-brown, spongy skin, it resembles the walrus. __________

9. A majority of this kind of algae lives in tropical marine habitats, and most members of this species are multicellular. In order to complete its life cycle, this alga goes through several stages of development as independent organisms. __________

10. Also known as swellfish, blowfish, fugu and globefish, it is characterised by its ability to puff up to about twice its normal size by gulping water. Different parts of its body, such as the liver, muscles, skin, and ovaries, contain a poisonous substance. ___________

11. These mammals can stay underwater for six minutes before surfacing. They sometimes breathe by ‘standing’ on their tails with their heads peeking out of the water. They are closely related to elephants and graze on underwater grasses day and night. __________

12. This deep-sea dweller has many light-producing organs along its body, especially in its belly. Its bio-luminescent organs light up as it swims through dark surroundings, helping it to attract and trap prey. ___________

Q-3

Guess the names of some of these flightless birds with their pictures and information given below:

It is the world's largest bird and only one with two toed feet.

This bird lives in New Zealand forest where it comes out to feed in dark.

It is Australia’s tallest bird. It feeds on seeds and insects.

It breeds on Antarctic ice. This bird can dive up to the depth of 850 feet to find fish and krill to eat.

These birds are native to South America. It is the largest of all South American birds.

Q-4

Identify the dinosaurs :

1. It is a long dinosaur having a very long neck. ___________ 

2. Its front legs were longer than the back legs. ________

3. Had three horns, one on its nose and two long ones above its eyes. ________

4. This herbivorous dinosaur had a duck-billed appearance. _________

5. Very large and powerful carnivorous dinosaur. ________ 

6. This herbivorous dinosaur had a long neck and a long tail. Its forelimbs looked like pillars ________

7. It was the largest dinosaur and the largest animal ever known. ______________

Q-5

Here are some freqotuently used banical names of plants. Write their common names .

1. Vinca rosea ----------------- .

2. Impatiens balsamina ---------------- .

3. Jasminum sambac ------------------ .

4. Dianthus caryophyllus --------------- .

5. Narcissus -------------- .

6. Tulipa ----------------- .

7. Helianthus annus ---------------- .

8. Nelumbo nucifera ---------------- .

9. Lilium --------------- .

10. Antirrhinum majus ----------------- .

11. Rosa ------------------ .

12. Lathyrus odoratus ---------------- .

Q-6

By reading the symptoms, name the plant diseases:

1. It is the dead area in the bark or cortex of a stem or roots with raised margins. ________________ .

2. It is a rapid and complete chlorosis of browning and death of plant tissues of leaves, twigs and flowers. __________ .

3. In this, the attack of a pathogen causes the death or killing of the host tissue. Leaf spots are commonly associated with it. ______________

4. In this black powdery masses of spores are produced, this is called ‘Sori’. _______________

5. In this, the pathogen is internal and produces the downy growth of white cotton-like mass of fungi. _________ .

6. There are white, shining, blister-like areas developed on the stem, leaves, etc. __________ .

7. It appears as yellow, orange, red, rust or brown or black powdery substance on plant parts _________ .

Q-7

Answer the following questions:

1. To which phylum or division do insects belong?

2. Which common household insect can live without its head for a week?

3. Butterflies taste with their feet. True or False 

4. Is the spider an insect?

5. What do you call a person who studies insects?

6. Apis mellifera is the scientific name for this insect

7. What is the scientific name given to termites?

8. Which insects live in a formicary?

9. Which insect is called the gardener’s friend?

10. Which are the loudest and most noisy insects?

Q-8

Tick (✓ ) True or False.

1. The ‘ridge-nosed’ and the ‘diamondback’ are types of snakes that belong to the boa family .

2. The eyelash palm-pit viper is named from the upturned scales above its eyes.

3. Taipans are a family of large, fast and highly venomous snakes found in Europe.

4. Burmese pythons do not have great eyesight.

5. Although death adders are non-poisonous snakes, they kill their prey by constricting them.

6. The black mamba has got its name after the colour of its skin.

7. South America’s green anaconda is a member of the boa family.

8. King cobras are known as the only snakes in the world that can build nests.

Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 What is the common name for **Vinca rosea**?

(i)

Jasmine

(ii)

Periwinkle

(iii)

Rose

(iv)

Daffodil
Q-2 Which disease in plants appears as yellow, orange, or red powdery substance on leaves?

(i)

Smut

(ii)

Mildew

(iii)

Rust

(iv)

Blight
Q-3 Which insectivorous plant uses the **snap trap** mechanism to catch prey?

(i)

Venus flytrap

(ii)

Pitcher plant

(iii)

Bladderwort

(iv)

Corkscrew plant
Q-4 To which phylum do insects belong?

(i)

Mollusca

(ii)

Arthropoda

(iii)

Annelida

(iv)

Chordata
Q-5 Which common household insect can live without its head for a week?

(i)

Ant

(ii)

Cockroach

(iii)

Mosquito

(iv)

Termite
Q-6 Which of the following snakes is highly venomous and found in Europe?

(i)

Black Mamba

(ii)

King Cobra

(iii)

Taipan

(iv)

Diamondback Rattlesnake
Q-7 Which snake is known for building nests?

(i)

Black Mamba

(ii)

Taipan

(iii)

King Cobra

(iv)

Green Anaconda
Q-8 What is the scientific name of the **honeybee**?

(i)

Isoptera

(ii)

Apis mellifera

(iii)

Lathyrus odoratus

(iv)

Helianthus annus
Q-9 Which animal is also called a **glutton** and is known for its strong build?

(i)

Wolverine

(ii)

Weasel

(iii)

Mink

(iv)

Marten
Q-10 Which large marine creature has a **cartilaginous skeleton** and gill slits?

(i)

Dugong

(ii)

Whale Shark

(iii)

Shark

(iv)

Pufferfish
Q-11 Which marine animal has **stinging tentacles** to catch prey?

(i)

Dugong

(ii)

Shark

(iii)

Jellyfish

(iv)

Giant Clam
Q-12 Which bird is the world's largest and has two-toed feet?

(i)

Emu

(ii)

Kiwi

(iii)

Ostrich

(iv)

Rhea
Q-13 Which dinosaur is known as the **largest animal ever known**?

(i)

Tyrannosaurus Rex

(ii)

Argentinosaurus

(iii)

Hadrosaurus

(iv)

Triceratops
Q-14 Which plant disease causes **white, cotton-like fungal growth** on leaves?

(i)

Rust

(ii)

Mildew

(iii)

Smut

(iv)

Blight
Q-15 Which plant is also known as **Dog Flower**?

(i)

Antirrhinum majus

(ii)

Lilium

(iii)

Rosa

(iv)

Vinca rosea
Q-16 Which of the following is a **flightless bird** found in New Zealand?

(i)

Rhea

(ii)

Kiwi

(iii)

Emu

(iv)

Ostrich
Q-17 Which fur animal is a **weasel-like mammal with bushy tails and large paws**?

(i)

American Polecat

(ii)

Marten

(iii)

Wolverine

(iv)

Weasel
Q-18 Which marine species is **also known as swellfish or globefish**?

(i)

Dugong

(ii)

Shark

(iii)

Pufferfish

(iv)

Whale Shark
Q-19 What is the common name for **Dianthus caryophyllus**?

(i)

Jasmine

(ii)

Carnation

(iii)

Sunflower

(iv)

Balsam
Q-20 Which marine species is known for producing **bio-luminescent light** to attract prey?

(i)

Whale Shark

(ii)

Manatee

(iii)

Anglerfish

(iv)

Dugong
Chapter-2   Sports & Entertainment
Q-1

Identify the different forms of music:

It is a combination of recitation with a fixed rhythm. It is very popular among teenagers.

This music is a mixture of music from the Spanishspeaking countries of the world. This dance has now become very popular across the world.

This is light music that is easy to listen to and not difficult to play. Now, we also have Hindi Pop, which people like to dance to.

This kind of music is popular with teenagers usually. It is loud and often the words cannot be heard. Drums and electric guitars are used in this kind of music.

This music is composed to make dancing fun. The beat is fixed and it is played at discotheques and dance parties.

This music is from New Orleans in North America. Its roots lie in the musical traditions of Afro-Americans

Q-2

Name these classical dances of India :

1. One of the most distinguishing features of this dance is the tribhangi. The concept of tribhang divides the body into three parts – head, bust and torso. The postures dealing with these three elements are called tribhangi. ____________

2. Its name means ‘the Art of Storytelling’. It originated in North India and was very similar to the Bharatnatyam dance–form. ___________

3. This classical dance form of Kerala is known for its heavy, elaborate makeup and costumes. Its name translated means ‘story play’. The dance form presents themes derived from the Ramayana, the Mahabharata, and other epics, mythologies, and legends. ________

4. One of the most popular classical Indian dances; it is almost 2,000 years old. It is believed that this classical dance form was revealed by Lord Brahma to a famous sage Bharata. The sage then codified this sacred dance in a Sanskrit text called the Natya Shastra. ____________

5. This dance form derives its name from a village in Andhra Pradesh. Often the expressional numbers are sung by the danseuse herself and not by the vocalists in the background of the stage. _____________

6. The most striking part of this dance form is its colourful decoration, lightness of the foot movements, the sense of abhinaya or drama, music, and poetic charm. It is a ritualistic dance form that draws heavily from the rich culture of the state it hails from.____________

Q-3

fill in the crossword __________ .
Q-4

Identify and write the sports given below.

1. _____________ This is white-water kayaking. Extreme kayakers thought of using their ride to plunge off high waterfalls.

2. ____________ It is a recreational sport of jumping from fixed objects using a parachute that descends safely on the ground.

3. ____________ It is a form of skydiving where the participant attaches a board to the feet and performs acrobatics during the free fall.

4. ____________ In this sport the rock climber removes all the safety ropes, harnesses and other protective equipment.

5. ____________ It is an unusual sport which involves underwater diving in caves with at least partial water content.

6. ____________ Cycling sports where racers perform on purpose-built tracks. Making use of gravity by finding the right lines to generate speed.

7. ____________ It involves scaling formation of vertical ice, like frozen waterfalls and cliffs covered with ice.

8. ____________ It is a form of slacklining where participants walk across a suspended stretch of webbing at elevation or water which is attached to an anchor at either end.

Q-5

Read the descriptions and fill in the blanks.

1. A bowler while bowling a ball crosses the batting crease of the non-striking batsman . --------------------

2. If runs are scored by the batsman without touching the bowled ball and if the ball is missed by the wicket-keeper too ---------------

3. When a team is asked to continue batting a second time after being dismissed in the 1st innings . ----------------

4. When a batsman gets out without scoring . ----------------

5. An easy catch taken by a fielder . ---------------

6. When a left-handed bowler bowls a googly to a right-handed batsman. --------------------

7. A bowled ball which reaches the batsman directly without hitting the pitch. ----------------

8. The ball hits the wicket before the batsman reaches the popping crease while taking a run. ------------------

9. Runs made when the ball is unintentionally deflected off the body of a batsman while playing a stroke . ---------------

10. If a batsman is beaten by the ball trajectory. -------------

11. A speeding ball bowled by a bowler which swishes past the batsman at the height of the shoulder. ---------------

12. An over in which no runs are scored by the batsman. -----------------

Q-6

Identify winter olympic games. 

Teams of 2 or 4 compete by zooming down an icy track in a curved cone like shed. __________ .

It is a race event accompanied with running tricks and landing of players’ jumps. __________

This game is played between two teams, each with 6 players only. The positions include one goalkeeper, two wings, two defenders and one centre forward. ________

In this sport each team conveys 20 kg granite stones during the match. The team that manages to deliver more stones near the centre of the scoring area wins the match. ___________

In this sport athletes race across a 400 metre oval shaped track for individual races, where the fastest becomes the first. _____________

Q-7

Identify these champions and their, games in which they won gold medals.

Tajinder Pal Singh Toor

Annu Rani

Parul Chaudhary

Dipika Pallikal & Harinder Pal Sandhu

Natsumi Tsunoda

Zhang Zhizhen

Jyothi, Aditi & Parneet

H.S. Prannoy

Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Which form of music originated in New Orleans and has its roots in Afro-American musical traditions?

(i)

Pop

(ii)

Jazz

(iii)

Rock

(iv)

Salsa
Q-2 Which of the following is a popular ballroom dance that originated from the German word ‘Walzen,’ meaning ‘to revolve’?

(i)

Salsa

(ii)

Waltz

(iii)

Tango

(iv)

Polka
Q-3 What is the name of the dance form from Kerala, known for its elaborate makeup and costumes?

(i)

Odissi

(ii)

Kathak

(iii)

Kathakali

(iv)

Manipuri
Q-4 Which Indian classical dance form is almost 2,000 years old and was codified in the Natya Shastra?

(i)

Kathak

(ii)

Kuchipudi

(iii)

Bharatnatyam

(iv)

Manipuri
Q-5 What is the name of the extreme sport where participants jump from fixed objects using a parachute?

(i)

Base jumping

(ii)

Highlining

(iii)

Free soloing

(iv)

Ice climbing
Q-6 Which extreme sport involves scaling vertical ice formations such as frozen waterfalls?

(i)

Cave diving

(ii)

Ice climbing

(iii)

Sky surfing

(iv)

BMX racing
Q-7 In cricket, what is the term for a bowler crossing the batting crease while delivering the ball?

(i)

Bye

(ii)

No ball

(iii)

Leg bye

(iv)

Maiden over
Q-8 When a batsman is dismissed without scoring a single run, it is called a:

(i)

Follow on

(ii)

Duck

(iii)

Chinaman

(iv)

Dolly catch
Q-9 Which term refers to a ball bowled that does not touch the pitch before reaching the batsman?

(i)

Bouncer

(ii)

Full toss

(iii)

Flight

(iv)

Maiden over
Q-10 In the 2024 Paris Olympics, Neeraj Chopra won a silver medal in which event?

(i)

High jump

(ii)

Javelin throw

(iii)

Long jump

(iv)

Discus throw
Q-11 What is the name of the traditional Chinese dance performance that involves a team moving a long prop?

(i)

Ballet

(ii)

Polka

(iii)

Dragon dance

(iv)

Salsa
Q-12 What is the name of the music genre that involves recitation with a fixed rhythm, popular among teenagers?

(i)

Pop

(ii)

Rock

(iii)

Rap

(iv)

Jazz
Q-13 Which Indian athlete made history by winning the first-ever Olympic medal in the men's 50m rifle three positions event in Paris 2024?

(i)

Aman Sehrawat

(ii)

Swapnil Kusale

(iii)

Sarabjot Singh

(iv)

H.S. Prannoy
Q-14 What is the term for a slow over in cricket where no runs are scored?

(i)

Maiden over

(ii)

No ball

(iii)

Leg bye

(iv)

Follow on
Q-15 Which dance form from Spain is often associated with gypsies and features rhythmic foot tapping?

(i)

Salsa

(ii)

Flamenco

(iii)

Tango

(iv)

Ballet
Q-16 In the 2023 Asian Games, Tajinder Pal Singh Toor won a gold medal in which event?

(i)

Javelin throw

(ii)

Shot put

(iii)

Long jump

(iv)

Badminton
Q-17 Which Winter Olympic sport involves athletes racing across a 400-meter oval-shaped track?

(i)

Snowboarding

(ii)

Speed skating

(iii)

Ice hockey

(iv)

Bobsled
Q-18 The concept of Tribhangi, which divides the body into three parts, is a characteristic of which Indian dance form?

(i)

Odissi

(ii)

Bharatnatyam

(iii)

Kathak

(iv)

Kuchipudi
Q-19 Which extreme sport involves walking across a suspended stretch of webbing at high elevations?

(i)

Highlining

(ii)

Sky surfing

(iii)

Free soloing

(iv)

Cave diving
Q-20 Which popular dance originated in Cuba and is based on a repeated rhythm called the clave rhythm?

(i)

Salsa

(ii)

Waltz

(iii)

Tango

(iv)

Polka
Chapter-3   Our Motherland
Q-1

Read the descriptions and answer these questions :

1. This embroidery technique originated in the Kutch region of Gujarat. In this, a hook and silk threads are used to create patterns. ----------------

2. The name of this embroidery from Punjab literally means ‘flower-craft’. -----------------

3. This embroidery technique originated in Kashmir. ----------------

4. This special technique is used by the Dangasia community of the Saurashtra region of Gujarat to create beautiful fabric. ----------------

5. This art helps to paint a cotton fabric using natural dyes and a bamboo pen. --------------------

6. This embroidery technique uses gold and silver threads and sometimes precious gems like diamonds, emeralds and pearls. -------------

7. Pipli in Odisha is famous for this technique in which pieces of fabrics are sewn on a base fabric. -----------------

8. This embroidery technique originated in Lucknow. -----------------

Q-2

Answer these questions.

1. On 17 May 1540, Sher Shah Suri defeated Humayun at this historic site

2. Which place is believed to be the site of the eighteen-day-long war mentioned in the epic, the Mahabharat?

3. The siege of this town in Karnataka led to the final defeat of Tipu Sultan.

4. In which place did the battle between the British East India Company and the French East India Company occur in 1760?

5. Where did the Mughal Emperor, Humayun, and the Afghan, Sher Shah Suri, fight a war for the first time, which resulted in the Mughal emperor’s defeat?

6. Which historically significant site is the location of the battle fought between Rana Pratap Singh and Raja Man Singh?

7. Write the name of the battlefield in which Siraj ud-Daulah’s army was defeated by the army of the East India Company.

8. Three very important battles in Indian history have been fought in this place. One of these battles led to the establishment of the Mughal Empire in India. Write the name of the place.

Q-3

Name the national leaders associated with the following movements:

1. Jallianwala Bagh Tragedy -------------------- .

2. Swaraj Party ---------------------- .

3. Khudai Khidmatgar Movement ------------------ .

4. Two-Nation Theory --------------------- .

5. Indian National Army -----------------

6. Quit India Movement ---------------------

7. Anti–Simon Commission Procession ------------------ (Leader who was wounded by fatal lathi blows.)

8. Home Rule League -------------------

9. Hindustan Socialist Republican Party -----------------

10. Assertive Nationalism -----------------

11. Ghadar Party ----------------

12. Khilafat Movement ----------------

13. All India State People’s Congress ----------------

14. Ismaili Movement -----------------

15. Hindustan Socialist Republican Association ----------------

Q-4

State the political parties that have the names of their symbols given below :

1. Twin flowers in grass: 

2. Elephant:

3. Bicycle:

4. Sickle and hammer:

5. Lotus:

6. Palm of hand:

7. Clock:

Q-5

Read the descriptions about the architectural features of a few monuments. Write their names.

1. It is one of the major ancient Buddhist centres in India. Its foundation stone in Madhya Pradesh was laid by Ashoka the Great in the third century BCE. ----------------------

This monument is famous for the dense, dark maze called the ‘Bhool Bhulaiya'. -------------------

3. The Shaking Minarets in Gujarat are known for the fact that if one of them is shaken, then the other trembles as well. Which mosque are they a part of? ---------------------

4. He is considered one of the greatest British architects of the twentieth century and was the main architect of the Rashtrapati Bhawan and India Gate in Delhi. ------------------

5. Write the name of the painter and sculptor who designed the building of the Belgium Embassy in New Delhi. ------------------

Q-6

Identify the tribes : 

1. It is believed that there are around 450 members of this tribe. They live in Rutland Island and South Andaman Island. -------------------

2. They live in over 50 hill villages in Arunachal Pradesh and this Himalayan hill tribe has a reputation for being fierce warriors. The name of the tribe means ‘hill man’. The tribe is divided into two main divisions, the Bogum and Onai. -----------------

3. They are a small pastoral tribe that resides in the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu. They traditionally worship the water buffalo --------------- .

4. These people form one of the largest tribal groups in the world. Raj, Madia, Dhurve and Khatulwar are the four sub-tribes of this tribe. ----------------

5. These people inhabit the eastern part of Meghalaya. Along with Garo and Jaintia tribes, they form majority of the state population. The traditional male dress is a longish, sleeveless coat without a collar, fastened by thongs in front, called a ‘jymphong’. -----------------

Q-7

These two pictures may look similar to you, but there are five differences hidden in these pictures. Spot the five differences.

1. ------------------------------------------

2. ------------------------------------------

3. ------------------------------------------

4.-------------------------------------------

5. ------------------------------------------

Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Which embroidery technique from Punjab literally means ‘flower-craft’?

(i)

Zardozi

(ii)

Phulkari

(iii)

Kalamkari

(iv)

Kashida
Q-2 The embroidery technique that originated in Lucknow is called:

(i)

Chikankari

(ii)

Applique

(iii)

Kashida

(iv)

Tangaliya
Q-3 Which battle led to the final defeat of Tipu Sultan?

(i)

Battle of Plassey

(ii)

Battle of Buxar

(iii)

Siege of Srirangapatna

(iv)

Battle of Karnal
Q-4 Where did the historic battle between Sher Shah Suri and Humayun take place on 17 May 1540?

(i)

Panipat

(ii)

Kannauj

(iii)

Tarain

(iv)

Plassey
Q-5 Which Mughal emperor was defeated at the Battle of Chausa by Sher Shah Suri?

(i)

Akbar

(ii)

Humayun

(iii)

Babur

(iv)

Jahangir
Q-6 The leader associated with the Jallianwala Bagh tragedy was:

(i)

Mahatma Gandhi

(ii)

Bhagat Singh

(iii)

Dr. Satyapal & Dr. Saifuddin Kitchlu

(iv)

Lala Lajpat Rai
Q-7 Who founded the Indian National Army?

(i)

M.A. Jinnah

(ii)

Subhas Chandra Bose

(iii)

Bal Gangadhar Tilak

(iv)

Jawaharlal Nehru
Q-8 The nationalist leader who was fatally wounded during the Anti–Simon Commission Procession was:

(i)

Lala Lajpat Rai

(ii)

Bipin Chandra Pal

(iii)

Bal Gangadhar Tilak

(iv)

Motilal Nehru
Q-9 The ‘Bhool Bhulaiya’ is a famous maze inside which monument?

(i)

Qutub Minar

(ii)

Charminar

(iii)

Bara Imambara

(iv)

Fatehpur Sikri
Q-10 The Shaking Minarets of Gujarat are part of which mosque?

(i)

Jama Masjid

(ii)

Sidi Bashir Mosque

(iii)

Fatehpur Sikri

(iv)

Charminar
Q-11 Who was the main architect of the Rashtrapati Bhawan and India Gate in Delhi?

(i)

Charles Correa

(ii)

Le Corbusier

(iii)

Edwin Lutyens

(iv)

Laurie Baker
Q-12 The ancient Buddhist center in Madhya Pradesh, founded by Ashoka, is called:

(i)

Sanchi Stupa

(ii)

Ellora Caves

(iii)

Ajanta Caves

(iv)

Bodh Gaya
Q-13 Which Indian tribe resides in Rutland Island and South Andaman Island?

(i)

Gonds

(ii)

Adis

(iii)

Jarawas

(iv)

Khasis
Q-14 Which tribe is known for being fierce warriors and is divided into two groups, Bogum and Onai?

(i)

Todas

(ii)

Gonds

(iii)

Adis

(iv)

Khasis
Q-15 The Gond painting style uses colors naturally derived from:

(i)

Oil paints

(ii)

Charcoal, leaves, and soil

(iii)

Synthetic dyes

(iv)

Watercolors
Q-16 Which embroidery technique uses gold and silver threads with gems like diamonds and emeralds?

(i)

Phulkari

(ii)

Applique

(iii)

Zardozi

(iv)

Kalamkari
Q-17 The site believed to be the location of the Mahabharata war is:

(i)

Hastinapur

(ii)

Kurukshetra

(iii)

Dwarka

(iv)

Indraprastha
Q-18 The battlefield where Siraj ud-Daulah’s army was defeated by the British East India Company was:

(i)

Panipat

(ii)

Plassey

(iii)

Buxar

(iv)

Wandiwash
Q-19 The ancient art of painting on fabric using natural dyes and a bamboo pen is called:

(i)

Applique

(ii)

Zardozi

(iii)

Kalamkari

(iv)

Tangaliya
Q-20 The three most important battles in Indian history, one of which led to the Mughal Empire’s establishment, were fought in:

(i)

Tarain

(ii)

Panipat

(iii)

Plassey

(iv)

Buxar
Chapter-4   Language & Literature
Q-1

Fill in the blanks :

1. It shows a style or category of art, music or literature.

2. This is an embarrassing or tactless act or remark in a social situation. 

3. It is a meeting at an agreed time and place.

4. It is used when something or someone is on the way.

5. This is used as a noun or verb in English, and refers to a detailed analysis and assessment of something.

6. It means elegantly, stylishly and fashionable .

7. This is used by writers instead of their real names.

8. It refers to a type of food, which is a characteristic to a particular region.

Q-2

Answer the following questions:

1. Which great author and humorist is believed to be the first famous writer to have used a typewriter?

2. Narad recited the Vedas to Prahlad, son of Hiranyakashipu and his wife Kayadhu. Where was Prahlad at that time?

3. In Beatrix Potter’s books, what kinds of animal are Flopsy, Mopsy and Peter?

4. In which famous work would you come across the following lines: Every time a child says, “I do not believe in fairies”, there is a fairy somewhere that falls down dead?

5. George Fayne and Bess Marvin are the friends in a fictional character. Write the name of the novel.

6. In this novel, you would come across the March sisters — Meg, Beth, Amy and Jo. What is the name of this novel?

7. In the novel you would find the flying island of Laputa and Brobdingnag, a land of giants. Write the name of the novel.

8. Whose story is based on the real-life adventures of Alexander Selkirk?

9. Which novel by Charles Dickens is written about the French Revolution?

10. Which play by William Shakespeare is traditionally performed at 9:00 pm on 23 June every year?

Q-3

Match the famous quotes with the respected famous people.
Q-4

Read the clues and solve the crossword :
Q-5

Read the clues and solve the crossword given below.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Which great author and humorist is believed to be the first famous writer to have used a typewriter?

(i)

Charles Dickens

(ii)

Mark Twain

(iii)

William Shakespeare

(iv)

Ernest Hemingway
Q-2 In Beatrix Potter’s books, what kinds of animals are Flopsy, Mopsy, and Peter?

(i)

Squirrels

(ii)

Rabbits

(iii)

Mice

(iv)

Ducks
Q-3 Which novel by Charles Dickens is written about the French Revolution?

(i)

Oliver Twist

(ii)

David Copperfield

(iii)

Great Expectations

(iv)

A Tale of Two Cities
Q-4 What type of Japanese poem consists of three unrhymed lines with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern?

(i)

Sonnet

(ii)

Limerick

(iii)

Haiku

(iv)

Ode
Q-5 Which embroidery technique originated in Lucknow?

(i)

Phulkari

(ii)

Chikankari

(iii)

Appliqué

(iv)

Kashida
Q-6 The name of this embroidery from Punjab literally means ‘flower-craft’.

(i)

Phulkari

(ii)

Kalamkari

(iii)

Tangaliya

(iv)

Aribharat
Q-7 On 17 May 1540, Sher Shah Suri defeated Humayun at which historic site?

(i)

Panipat

(ii)

Kannauj

(iii)

Plassey

(iv)

Buxar
Q-8 Which battle led to the final defeat of Tipu Sultan?

(i)

Battle of Plassey

(ii)

Battle of Buxar

(iii)

Battle of Seringapatam

(iv)

Battle of Haldighati
Q-9 The Shaking Minarets in Gujarat are a part of which mosque?

(i)

Jama Masjid

(ii)

Sidi Bashir Mosque

(iii)

Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra

(iv)

Fatehpur Sikri Mosque
Q-10 Who was the main architect of the Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate?

(i)

Le Corbusier

(ii)

Edwin Lutyens

(iii)

Frank Lloyd Wright

(iv)

Charles Correa
Q-11 Which leader was associated with the Quit India Movement?

(i)

Subhas Chandra Bose

(ii)

Mahatma Gandhi

(iii)

Bhagat Singh

(iv)

Lala Lajpat Rai
Q-12 Which tribe lives in over 50 hill villages in Arunachal Pradesh and is known as fierce warriors?

(i)

Gonds

(ii)

Jarawas

(iii)

Adis (Abors)

(iv)

Todas
Q-13 What type of poem is known for being funny and often contains puns and wordplay?

(i)

Sonnet

(ii)

Limerick

(iii)

Elegy

(iv)

Haiku
Q-14 Which famous quote is attributed to Mahatma Gandhi?

(i)

"No one knows what one can do till one tries."

(ii)

"Truth is God."

(iii)

"Laugh, and the world laughs with you."

(iv)

"The greatest remedy for anger is delay."
Q-15 The obsession of staying in bed in cold weather is known as:

(i)

Ablutomania

(ii)

Clinomania

(iii)

Trichotillomania

(iv)

Demonomania
Q-16 Which historical battlefield is associated with the defeat of Siraj-ud-Daulah by the British East India Company?

(i)

Buxar

(ii)

Plassey

(iii)

Haldighati

(iv)

Kannauj
Q-17 Which novel features the March sisters—Meg, Beth, Amy, and Jo?

(i)

Pride and Prejudice

(ii)

Little Women

(iii)

Wuthering Heights

(iv)

Jane Eyre
Q-18 What does the French term "nom de plume" refer to?

(i)

A pen name

(ii)

A fashion style

(iii)

A type of cuisine

(iv)

A social mistake
Q-19 The Hindustan Socialist Republican Association was associated with which freedom fighter?

(i)

Bhagat Singh

(ii)

Subhas Chandra Bose

(iii)

Mahatma Gandhi

(iv)

Jawaharlal Nehru
Q-20 What is the term for a 14-line poem, usually with a fixed rhyme scheme?

(i)

Ballad

(ii)

Sonnet

(iii)

Ode

(iv)

Elegy
Chapter-5   Go Global
Q-1

Here are some wonders of Nature. Read their unique features and fill in the blanks with their names :

1. This national park is famous for sequoia trees. The oldest living trees are between 2200 to 2700 years old. Such trees are of sequoia now found only in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California. --------------------

2. This place is in South Central Africa, on the Zambezi River, between Zimbabwe and Zambia. The river, here has a width of more than 1.6 km and plunges 110 m down. --------------------

3. This place is a unique ecosystem. It is home to the giant tortoise, several species of flightless birds, four eyed fish and a marine iguana that can drink sea water. ------------------

4. Scientists believe that 40,000 basaltic columns of this structure formed in northern Ireland about 50 million years ago. This happened when lava- flow cracked vertically along regular geometric angles as it slowly cooled. These spectacular hexagonal pillars are about 30 to 50 cm in diameter and 12 m tall. ------------------

5. It is the world’s largest active volcano found in Hawaii in the US. It rises about 4 km above sea level with its base lying 5.5 km below sea level. Its gently sloping dome is formed by the spreading and cooling of liquid lava in broad layers. It has exuded lava approximately once every four years. ------------------

6. This place in Iceland is an unusual combination of geysers and glaciers. Here, as two continental plates move apart, geothermal heat rises to the surface. This provides sources of energy which are used for heating homes, running factories and warming swimming pools. --------------------

7. A 1500 to 3000 m-high plateau carved over millions of years by the Colorado river (USA). Still eroding, it is 446 km long, up to 29 km wide and more than 1500 m deep. ------------------

8. It is the world’s largest living structure. This 2600 km structure stretches along the coast of Australia, which was probably formed about 0.5 to 2 million years ago from the skeleton of marine organisms called polyps. -------------------

9. It is the world’s largest desert found in Northern Africa. Areas of vegetation are now limited to oasis fed by underground springs. It is about 11,00 to 12,00 km wide and 4800 km long from east to west. ------------------

10. This place in South America is the world’s largest of its kind. It has a diverse collection of plants and animal species on the earth and is home to large varieties of world’s plants, birds, and insect species. -------------------

11. The largest cave system on earth, it stretches 640 km underneath a limestone ridge in South Central Kentucky (USA) hollowed out by trickling water for the past 10 millions years. The cave has unusual shapes and rare creatures. -------------------

12. The world’s coldest, iciest region containing most of the world’s fresh water. This glacial desert has been the site of the lowest recorded temperature (-89.2°C) on average It is 1.2 km thick and provides home to seals, and whales and penguins. -----------------

Q-2

Fill in the blanks :

1. This civilization is known to have given the first democratic state to the world. -------------------

2. This civilization flourished 27 BCE to 1453 CE. Rome was the major city. Military organisation and technology developed during this age. Fight to death, between men specially trained for the occasion, was a popular sport watched by hundreds of spectators of this civilization. ------------------

3. People of this civilization were excellent architects. They built roads, palaces and temples. Machu Picchu was the main city. They developed quipus, a form of writing using knots. ----------------

4. This civilization developed around northern Italy in 8th century BCE to 3rd century BCE. Caere (modern Tuscany) was the major city. They were experts in bronze work and sculpture. ------------------

5. This civilization flourished in India in 321-185 B.C. The main feature of this civilization was unification of India and a well–planned road network. Buddhism was adopted as the state religion. ----------------

6. Use of chariots in warfare and iron smelting were the main developments in this civilization, which developed around Anatolia (Turkiye) and northern Syria in 1750-1200 BC. ----------------

7. This civilization developed around 3300 BCE to 1300 BCE. Mohenjo-daro and Harappa were the main cities. The people were excellent town planners and metal workers. They are known to have constructed the first drainage system in the world. ---------------

8. The empire of this civilization was founded by Cyrus the Great in the 6th century BCE. ------------------

9. This civilization developed around southern Mesopotamia between 6th and 5th millennium BCE. The people settled in the fertile land between the rivers Tigris and Euphrates. -------------------

Q-3

Write the capitals of the countries and their native languages.

1. Kenya ----------------- --------------------

2. Finland ------------------ ------------------

3. Portugal -------------- --------------------

4. Egypt ------------------ ---------------------

5. Zimbabwe -------------- -----------------

6. Malaysia ---------------- -----------------

7. France ----------------- -------------------

8. Peru -------------------- -------------------

9. South Africa --------------- -------------

10. Saudi Arabia --------------- -----------

Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Which of the following is the capital of Kenya?

(i)

Cairo

(ii)

Nairobi

(iii)

Harare

(iv)

Lisbon
Q-2 What are the native languages of Finland?

(i)

Portuguese and Spanish

(ii)

Swahili and English

(iii)

Finnish and Swedish

(iv)

Malay and Arabic
Q-3 Which international organization was formed in 1949 to maintain security among its member nations?

(i)

United Nations

(ii)

NATO

(iii)

SAARC

(iv)

Commonwealth
Q-4 Which civilization is known to have given the first democratic state to the world?

(i)

Greek

(ii)

Roman

(iii)

Indus

(iv)

Inca
Q-5 Which city is home to the famous Louvre Museum?

(i)

New York

(ii)

London

(iii)

Paris

(iv)

Amsterdam
Q-6 Where is the headquarters of the United Nations (UN) located?

(i)

Geneva

(ii)

New York

(iii)

London

(iv)

Paris
Q-7 Which civilization developed the first drainage system in the world?

(i)

Roman

(ii)

Indus

(iii)

Persian

(iv)

Greek
Q-8 Which South American civilization built Machu Picchu?

(i)

Mayan

(ii)

Persian

(iii)

Inca

(iv)

Mauryan
Q-9 Which country is home to the Grand Canyon?

(i)

Australia

(ii)

Canada

(iii)

USA

(iv)

Brazil
Q-10 Which country has the Great Barrier Reef?

(i)

Australia

(ii)

USA

(iii)

South Africa

(iv)

India
Q-11 What is the largest desert in the world?

(i)

Sahara Desert

(ii)

Kalahari Desert

(iii)

Gobi Desert

(iv)

Atacama Desert
Q-12 Which international organization was created in 1985 in Dhaka?

(i)

NATO

(ii)

SAARC

(iii)

G-8

(iv)

UNICEF
Q-13 Where is Victoria Falls located?

(i)

Between Zimbabwe and Zambia

(ii)

Between India and Nepal

(iii)

Between Argentina and Chile

(iv)

Between USA and Canada
Q-14 What is the main purpose of the Commonwealth?

(i)

Military alliance

(ii)

Trade regulations

(iii)

International peace and cooperation

(iv)

Space exploration
Q-15 The newspaper "The Times" belongs to which country?

(i)

India

(ii)

UK

(iii)

Japan

(iv)

Germany
Q-16 Which country is home to Mammoth Cave National Park?

(i)

USA

(ii)

Canada

(iii)

Australia

(iv)

China
Q-17 Which museum is famous for housing the Mona Lisa?

(i)

British Museum

(ii)

Rijksmuseum

(iii)

The Louvre

(iv)

Acropolis Museum
Q-18 Which civilization flourished in India from 321-185 B.C.?

(i)

Indus

(ii)

Mauryan

(iii)

Roman

(iv)

Hittite
Q-19 Where is the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) headquartered?

(i)

Geneva

(ii)

New York

(iii)

Paris

(iv)

London
Q-20 Which country is home to the Galápagos Islands, known for its unique biodiversity?

(i)

Peru

(ii)

Ecuador

(iii)

Brazil

(iv)

Argentina
Chapter-6   Science & Technology
Q-1

Some famous laws of science are given below. Write their names

1. Energy can neither be created nor destroyed; it can only be transformed from one form to another. -------------------

2. In a fluid at rest in a closed container, a pressure change in one part is transmitted without loss to every portion of the fluid and to the walls of the container. ----------------------

3. The force needed to extend or compress a spring by some distance is proportional to that distance. ----------------

4. The volume of displaced fluid is equivalent to the volume of an object fully immersed in a fluid. -----------------

5. For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. -----------------

6. The current flowing in a circuit is directly proportional to the applied potential difference and inversely proportional to the resistance in the circuit. ---------------------

7. The square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides. -----------------

8. Under the same conditions of temperature and pressure, equal volumes of different gases contain the same number of molecules. ----------------

Q-2

Match the body-part with the noun.
Q-3

Match the descriptions with the fields of medicine.
Q-4

Name the satellites :

1. It is the first experimental remote sensing satellite that carried TV and microwave cameras. -------------------

2. It is India's first dedicated multi-wavelength space observatory. ----------------------

3. It is India's first Mars orbiter mission. ----------------

4. The satellite with ARGOS and ALTIKA is a joint Indo-French satellite mission for oceanographic studies. ----------------

5. It was the first dedicated meteorological satellite launched by ISRO. -------------------

6. It is the first successful mission in the world to land on lunar south pole. ------------------

Q-5

Match these important days with the dates they are observed on.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Which scientific law states that energy can neither be created nor destroyed but only transformed?

(i)

Pascal's Law

(ii)

Ohm's Law

(iii)

Law of Conservation of Energy

(iv)

Hooke's Law
Q-2 Which principle states that the volume of displaced fluid is equal to the volume of an object fully immersed in it?

(i)

Pascal’s Law

(ii)

Archimedes’ Principle

(iii)

Hooke’s Law

(iv)

Newton’s Third Law
Q-3 The force required to compress or stretch a spring is proportional to its extension. Which law states this?

(i)

Hooke’s Law

(ii)

Pascal’s Law

(iii)

Ohm’s Law

(iv)

Newton’s Third Law
Q-4 According to Newton’s Third Law of Motion, what happens when an action occurs?

(i)

No reaction occurs

(ii)

Reaction is equal and opposite

(iii)

Reaction is random

(iv)

Action has no effect
Q-5 What does Ohm’s Law state?

(i)

Pressure change is transmitted equally in fluids

(ii)

Volume of gas is proportional to temperature

(iii)

Current is directly proportional to voltage

(iv)

Force is equal to mass times acceleration
Q-6 Which theorem states that the square of the hypotenuse equals the sum of squares of the other two sides?

(i)

Archimedes' Principle

(ii)

Pascal's Law

(iii)

Avogadro's Law

(iv)

Pythagorean Theorem
Q-7 Which body part is associated with a clock?

(i)

Mouth

(ii)

Hands

(iii)

Nose

(iv)

Teeth
Q-8 Which object is figuratively associated with the ‘spine’?

(i)

River

(ii)

Book

(iii)

Bottle

(iv)

Corn
Q-9 What does a ‘flame’ metaphorically represent?

(i)

Spine

(ii)

Tongue

(iii)

Teeth

(iv)

Mouth
Q-10 Which branch of medicine deals with the study of nerves and their disorders?

(i)

Cardiology

(ii)

Neurology

(iii)

Podiatry

(iv)

Haematology
Q-11 What is the study of blood and its diseases called?

(i)

Haematology

(ii)

Ophthalmology

(iii)

Podiatry

(iv)

Cardiology
Q-12 Which Indian satellite was the first experimental remote sensing satellite?

(i)

Bhaskara-I

(ii)

Aryabhata

(iii)

INSAT-3D

(iv)

RISAT-1
Q-13 What is India's first dedicated multi-wavelength space observatory?

(i)

Mangalyaan

(ii)

Astrosat

(iii)

Cartosat-2

(iv)

RISAT-2B
Q-14 Which was India's first Mars orbiter mission?

(i)

Chandrayaan-2

(ii)

Astrosat

(iii)

Mangalyaan

(iv)

RISAT-1
Q-15 Which satellite mission is a joint Indo-French project for oceanographic studies?

(i)

SARAL

(ii)

Cartosat-1

(iii)

INSAT-3D

(iv)

GSAT-6
Q-16 Which ISRO satellite was India's first dedicated meteorological satellite?

(i)

INSAT-3D

(ii)

Bhaskara-II

(iii)

GSAT-6A

(iv)

RISAT-2B
Q-17 Which was the first mission to land on the lunar south pole?

(i)

Mangalyaan

(ii)

Chandrayaan-3

(iii)

Astrosat

(iv)

GSAT-7
Q-18 On which date is World Wetlands Day observed?

(i)

21 March

(ii)

22 April

(iii)

2 February

(iv)

5 June
Q-19 Which day is observed as World Ozone Day?

(i)

5 June

(ii)

16 September

(iii)

22 March

(iv)

8 June
Q-20 When is World Environment Day celebrated?

(i)

22 May

(ii)

22 April

(iii)

5 June

(iv)

8 June
Chapter-7   Life Skills, Values & Reasoning
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Which of the following is an essential aspect of social skills?

(i)

Avoiding communication

(ii)

Building positive relationships

(iii)

Ignoring teamwork

(iv)

Disregarding others' feelings
Q-2 Treating others with kindness and consideration helps in:

(i)

Creating conflicts

(ii)

Building a positive environment

(iii)

Avoiding teamwork

(iv)

Ignoring cooperation
Q-3 Effective communication includes:

(i)

Only verbal communication

(ii)

Ignoring nonverbal cues

(iii)

Expressing thoughts clearly and understanding others' cues

(iv)

Avoiding problem-solving
Q-4 Social skills help in academic success by:

(i)

Discouraging class participation

(ii)

Encouraging students to remain silent

(iii)

Promoting active classroom participation

(iv)

Avoiding teacher-student relationships
Q-5 What does the POCSO Act 2012 aim to protect children from?

(i)

Road accidents

(ii)

Malnutrition

(iii)

Sexual abuse and exploitation

(iv)

Poor academic performance
Q-6 How do social skills align with the POCSO Act?

(i)

By helping children understand personal safety

(ii)

By discouraging communication

(iii)

By promoting isolation

(iv)

By preventing teamwork
Q-7 What is the primary goal of public speaking?

(i)

Confusing the audience

(ii)

Communicating information or ideas effectively

(iii)

Avoiding engagement with the audience

(iv)

Speaking without preparation
Q-8 To be comfortable on stage, a speaker must:

(i)

Ignore the audience

(ii)

Memorize the entire speech word for word

(iii)

Be well-versed in their material

(iv)

Speak very fast without pausing
Q-9 What is the primary purpose of persuasion in public speaking?

(i)

To deceive the audience

(ii)

To entertain the audience

(iii)

To convince the audience about the speaker's message

(iv)

To avoid making an impact
Q-10 How does pausing at the right time affect public speaking?

(i)

It increases speech clarity and effectiveness

(ii)

It makes the speech less fluid

(iii)

It decreases speaker credibility

(iv)

It confuses the audience
Q-11 Why is understanding the audience important in public speaking?

(i)

It helps gauge comprehension and engagement

(ii)

It distracts the speaker

(iii)

It leads to stage fright

(iv)

It makes the speech harder to deliver
Q-12 Coding is primarily used for:

(i)

Encrypting words and numbers in patterns

(ii)

Making speech more engaging

(iii)

Creating non-verbal communication

(iv)

Avoiding logical reasoning
Q-13 What is decoding?

(i)

The process of encrypting words into patterns

(ii)

The process of decrypting patterns into original forms

(iii)

Avoiding logical reasoning

(iv)

Ignoring code patterns
Q-14 Logical reasoning in coding and decoding helps in:

(i)

Improving problem-solving skills

(ii)

Avoiding reasoning skills

(iii)

Increasing stage fright in public speaking

(iv)

Making social interactions difficult
Q-15 Why is cooperation important in social skills?

(i)

It encourages teamwork and collaboration

(ii)

It leads to misunderstandings

(iii)

It discourages participation

(iv)

It promotes isolation
Q-16 Nonverbal communication includes:

(i)

Writing letters

(ii)

Facial expressions and body language

(iii)

Ignoring others' emotions

(iv)

Speaking very loudly
Q-17 What is the best way to handle social conflicts?

(i)

Avoiding communication

(ii)

Using strong social and problem-solving skills

(iii)

Ignoring the other person

(iv)

Reacting aggressively
Q-18 Which of the following is NOT a key factor in public speaking?

(i)

Preparation

(ii)

Pausing at the right time

(iii)

Ignoring the audience

(iv)

Understanding the people
Q-19 Which is one of the 5 P’s of public speaking?

(i)

Punctuation

(ii)

Pause

(iii)

Predictability

(iv)

Passive tone
Q-20 What is an important benefit of teacher-student relationships?

(i)

It helps in better academic performance and support

(ii)

It creates conflicts in the classroom

(iii)

It discourages communication

(iv)

It leads to miscommunication
Chapter-8   Entrepreneurship
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Why is a business plan important?

(i)

It attracts investors

(ii)

It makes business decisions harder

(iii)

It prevents business growth

(iv)

It avoids planning
Q-2 Which of the following is a component of a business plan?

(i)

Executive Summary

(ii)

Random notes

(iii)

Unplanned spending

(iv)

Personal letters
Q-3 What is a startup?

(i)

A large established company

(ii)

A new business venture aiming to solve a problem

(iii)

A government organization

(iv)

A non-profit charity
Q-4 Which of the following is a key characteristic of startups?

(i)

Stability

(ii)

Scalability

(iii)

Unlimited funding

(iv)

Government control
Q-5 Why do startups often face funding challenges?

(i)

They have large profits from the beginning

(ii)

They lack financial resources compared to established companies

(iii)

They do not need money to operate

(iv)

They are funded entirely by the government
Q-6 Which of the following is a challenge faced by startups?

(i)

Low competition

(ii)

Guaranteed success

(iii)

Lack of experience

(iv)

Unlimited resources
Q-7 What is one way for startups to overcome challenges?

(i)

Avoiding risks

(ii)

Ignoring market trends

(iii)

Using strategic planning

(iv)

Relying only on luck
Q-8 What is finance?

(i)

The management of money

(ii)

The study of history

(iii)

The process of writing books

(iv)

The art of painting
Q-9 What is the purpose of budgeting?

(i)

To spend all your money quickly

(ii)

To track income and expenses

(iii)

To avoid planning

(iv)

To ignore financial goals
Q-10 Which of the following is a step in creating a budget?

(i)

Estimating income

(ii)

Ignoring expenses

(iii)

Spending without a plan

(iv)

Avoiding financial planning
Q-11 Why is budgeting important?

(i)

It helps you save money

(ii)

It encourages overspending

(iii)

It increases debt

(iv)

It prevents goal achievement
Q-12 What should you do if you're spending too much in one category of your budget?

(i)

Ignore it

(ii)

Adjust your budget

(iii)

Spend more money

(iv)

Stop budgeting
Q-13 What is a business plan?

(i)

A document outlining business goals and strategies

(ii)

A personal diary

(iii)

A government report

(iv)

A travel guide
Q-14 What does the Market Analysis section of a business plan include?

(i)

The study of the business market

(ii)

Personal hobbies

(iii)

Family history

(iv)

Travel experiences
Q-15 What is the purpose of the Financial Projections section in a business plan?

(i)

To estimate the business’s income and expenses

(ii)

To ignore financial planning

(iii)

To focus only on marketing

(iv)

To prevent investors from funding the business
Q-16 What does the Organizational Structure section describe?

(i)

How the business is organized

(ii)

The colors used in the office

(iii)

The history of the company founder

(iv)

The number of computers in the office
Q-17 What is the purpose of the Product or Service Description section?

(i)

To detail what the business sells or offers

(ii)

To list employees' birthdays

(iii)

To describe personal hobbies

(iv)

To list vacation plans
Q-18 Why do banks require a business plan before approving loans?

(i)

To increase paperwork

(ii)

To understand the business’s financial stability

(iii)

To discourage business growth

(iv)

To avoid giving loans
Q-19 What does the Marketing and Sales Plan outline?

(i)

How to promote and sell a product or service

(ii)

How to organize office parties

(iii)

How to avoid selling products

(iv)

How to design office interiors
Q-20 Why is a business plan considered a "living document"?

(i)

It can be updated and revised as needed

(ii)

It cannot be changed once written

(iii)

It is only used once and then discarded

(iv)

It is written on special paper
Chapter-9   Yoga
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 What is the primary goal of Yoga according to Yoga Philosophy?

(i)

Physical fitness

(ii)

Wealth accumulation

(iii)

Union of individual self with the Universal Self

(iv)

Social recognition
Q-2 Which ancient civilization provides the earliest evidence of Yoga practice?

(i)

Mesopotamian Civilization

(ii)

Indus Valley Civilization

(iii)

Egyptian Civilization

(iv)

Greek Civilization
Q-3 What does the term "Guru-Shishya Parampara" signify?

(i)

A method of physical training

(ii)

The teacher-disciple tradition of knowledge transfer

(iii)

A religious ritual

(iv)

A meditation technique
Q-4 Which of the following is NOT one of the Shad Darshanas (six schools of Indian philosophy)?

(i)

Sankhya

(ii)

Yoga

(iii)

Buddhism

(iv)

Vedanta
Q-5 In Yoga philosophy, what does "Purusha" represent?

(i)

Material world

(ii)

Mind and thoughts

(iii)

The soul and pure consciousness

(iv)

Physical body
Q-6 What is the main purpose of Prakriti in Yoga philosophy?

(i)

To create material existence

(ii)

To increase physical strength

(iii)

To provide financial success

(iv)

To remove ignorance
Q-7 What is the simplest way to start meditation for a beginner?

(i)

Controlling thoughts

(ii)

Focusing on breath

(iii)

Memorizing scriptures

(iv)

Doing intense physical exercise
Q-8 What is the primary focus of Concentration Meditation?

(i)

Observing wandering thoughts

(ii)

Focusing on a single point

(iii)

Avoiding meditation distractions

(iv)

Repeating prayers loudly
Q-9 Which meditation technique involves observing thoughts without judgment?

(i)

Concentration meditation

(ii)

Dynamic meditation

(iii)

Mindfulness meditation

(iv)

Sound meditation
Q-10 Which meditation technique is commonly practiced by Buddhist monks?

(i)

Compassion meditation

(ii)

Candle meditation

(iii)

Chanting meditation

(iv)

Guided visualization
Q-11 What is the Sanskrit term for internal purification techniques in Yoga?

(i)

Pranayama

(ii)

Shatkarmas

(iii)

Asanas

(iv)

Dhyana
Q-12 Which Shatkarma technique is used for nasal cleansing?

(i)

Dhauti

(ii)

Basti

(iii)

Neti

(iv)

Trataka
Q-13 What is the main benefit of Dhauti cleansing practice?

(i)

Strengthening bones

(ii)

Purifying the digestive system

(iii)

Increasing muscle mass

(iv)

Improving eyesight
Q-14 Which of the following is NOT a type of stretching for flexibility?

(i)

Static stretching

(ii)

Dynamic stretching

(iii)

Active Isolated Stretching

(iv)

Powerlifting
Q-15 Which chemical builds up in muscles and causes fatigue after exercise?

(i)

Lactic acid

(ii)

Oxygen

(iii)

Calcium

(iv)

Glucose
Q-16 What is stress?

(i)

A form of physical exercise

(ii)

A body's response to any demand

(iii)

A type of meditation

(iv)

A breathing technique
Q-17 What type of stress occurs when people worry about things they cannot control?

(i)

Survival stress

(ii)

Internal stress

(iii)

Environmental stress

(iv)

Work stress
Q-18 Which yoga pose is recommended for stress relief?

(i)

Sukhasana

(ii)

Sirsasana

(iii)

Naukasana

(iv)

Mayurasana
Q-19 How does yoga help in managing stress?

(i)

By increasing muscle mass

(ii)

By transferring focus to the body and breath

(iii)

By improving financial status

(iv)

By promoting competitive behavior
Q-20 Which of the following is NOT a benefit of meditation?

(i)

Lower blood pressure

(ii)

Increased anxiety

(iii)

Improved blood circulation

(iv)

Deeper relaxation