Question bank

Chapter-1   Mapping the World
Q-1

Fill in the blanks:
1. ------------ divides the Earth into the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere.
2. 66½° S is known as -----------------------------
3. The longitude considered as the Standard Meridian in India is ------------------ .
4. The Earth is divided into ------------ time zones.
5. Due to its vastness, Russia has ------------- time zones.
6. We use ----------- to make a map more informative.
7. A rough drawing, drawn without scale, is called -------------- .
Q-2

Write True or False for each of the following statements:
1. 82°30′ E is selected as the Standard Meridian in India.
2. The Meridians of Longitudes have 370 lines.
3. Each time zone covers 15° of longitude.
4. The North Temperate Zone lies between the Arctic Circle and the North Frigid Zone.
5. In the Southern Hemishere, the parallel of 232° S is called the Tropic of Capricorn.
6. A compass helps us to measure distance between two places.
7. North line is always given at the right side of maps.
Q-3

Draw conventional symbols for the following features:
Settlements ---------------------------------------------
metalled and unmetalled roads ----------------
international and state boundary --------------
river ---------------------------------------------------------
canal bridge --------------------------------------------
mosque --------------------------------------------------
temple ----------------------------------------------------
Q-4

Distinguish between:
1. Local Time and Standard Time
2. Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn
Q-5

Match the columns correctly:
Q-6

Answer the following questions in short:
1. What is meant by a scale?
2. Why are symbols used in maps?
3. Where do we find maximum distortion on maps?
4. What does R.F. stand for?
5. Give any two uses of latitudes.
6. What is the significance of the Equator?
7. What is meant by Meridian?
Q-7

Answer the following questions in detail:
1. What are the advantages of using symbols on maps?
2. Define a globe also, discuss its limitations.
3. Suggest any two methods of finding directions.
4. Give details about the lines of latitude.
5. Describe the heat zones of the Earth with the help of a diagram.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 

An atlas is the collection of

(i)

pictures

(ii)

maps

(iii)

globes

(iv)

all the above

Q-2 

Maps are drawn according to

(i)

length

(ii)

scale

(iii)

width

(iv)

spot observation

Q-3 

Through thematic maps, we show

(i)

boundaries of states

(ii)

mountains

(iii)

distribution of things

(iv)

all the above

Q-4 

In large-scale maps, we show

(i)

small area with minute details

(ii)

large area with minute details

(iii)

small area with less details

(iv)

large area with less details

Q-5 

A compass is used

(i)

to show symbols

(ii)

to measure distances

(iii)

to find directions

(iv)

to read map

Q-6 

The 180° line is only one line and it is known as

(i)

Greenwich Mean Time

(ii)

International Date Line

(iii)

Indian Standard Time

(iv)

None of the above

Chapter-2   Exploring Oceans and Continents
Q-1

Write True or False for each of the following statements:
1. South America lies mostly in Southern Hemisphere.
2. The shape of the Indian Ocean is almost triangular.
3. Europe is the largest continent on the Earth.
4. Australia is called an island continent.
5. The world's longest river is the Ganga.
6. The Pacific Ocean is the largest Ocean in the world.
Q-2

Match the Columns correctly:
Q-3

Fill in the blanks:
1. ----------- and -------------- are the research stations of India in Antarctica.
2. --------------- is a unique feature found along the north-eastern coast of Australia.
3. The watery part of the Earth is known as ----------- .
4. The parts of the Indian Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean which surround Antarctica are called ---------------- .
Q-4

Answer the following questions in short:
1. What is the Sunlit Zone ?
2. Name the highest and the deepest places of the Earth.
3. How do tsunamis occur?
4. Why is the Earth called the 'blue planet'?
5. Name two continents that lie entirely in the Southern Hemisphere.
Q-5

Answer the following questions in detail:
1. Differentiate between continents and oceans.
2. Name the oceans found over the Earth's surface. Also give important features of the Pacific Ocean.
3. Give a brief description of the Asian Continent.
4. Give a brief description of the life in an Ocean.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 

Antarctica is the ---------------- largest continent. 

(i)

3rd

(ii)

4th

(iii)

4th

(iv)

5th

Q-2 

Europe is surrounded by the ------------ ocean in the north.

(i)

Pacific ocean

(ii)

Atlantic ocean

(iii)

Arctic ocean

(iv)

none of the above

Q-3 

The largest continent is

(i)

Africa

(ii)

Europe

(iii)

Asia

(iv)

Antarctica

Q-4 

Sahara, the largest desert in the world, is located in

(i)

Australia

(ii)

Africa

(iii)

Asia

(iv)

South America

Q-5 

Which ocean is shaped like 'S'?

(i)

Pacific Ocean

(ii)

Arctic Ocean

(iii)

Atlantic Ocean

(iv)

Indian Ocean

Q-6 

The largest continent in the world is

(i)

Asia

(ii)

Africa

(iii)

Antarctica

(iv)

Australia

Chapter-3   Terrains and Life
Q-1

Fill in the blanks :
1. Plains are ----------- areas of land with very few hills or mountains.
2. ------------- is one of the largest and most fertile plains in India.
3. The flat top of a plateau is often surrounded by steep ----------- or slopes.
4. ------------- is an example of a plateau in Asia.
5. Mountains act as natural -------------- , capturing and storing fresh water.
Q-2

Write True or False for each of the following statements:
1. Plains are usually found at high elevations.
2. The Indo-Gangetic Plain is known for its fertile soil.
3. Erosion is one of the processes that can form plains.
4. The Pampas in South America is a desert region.
5. The Deccan Plateau is located in North America.
Q-3

Match the terms in Column A with their descriptions in Column B.
Q-4

Answer the following questions in short:
1. What are landforms?
2. Name two types of mountains.
3. What is a plateau?
4. What are "Valleys"?
5. Why are plains important for farming?
Q-5

Answer the following questions in detail:
1. Explain the various landforms like mountains, plains, valleys and plateaus.
2. Describe the formation of mountains through tectonic processes.
3. Describe how mountains affect weather patterns and precipitation.
4. Why are plateaus important, and what resources do they provide?
5. Describe the characteristics of plains and how they are formed.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 

Landforms are

(i)

Animals found in forests

(ii)

Natural features on the Earth's surface

(iii)

Man-made structures

(iv)

Types of weather

Q-2 

Which of the following is a type of mountain?

(i)

Valley

(ii)

Plateau

(iii)

Fold Mountain

(iv)

Desert

Q-3 

Which of the following is an example of a fold mountain?

(i)

Wichita mountain

(ii)

The Himalayas

(iii)

Mount kilimanjaro

(iv)

The Deccan Plateau

Q-4 

What is a plateau?

(i)

A low-lying area of land

(ii)

A flat, elevated area of land

(iii)

A type of mountain

(iv)

A large desert

Q-5 

What type of landform is best suited for farming?

(i)

Mountains

(ii)

Plateaus

(iii)

Deserts

(iv)

Plains

Chapter-4   History
Q-1

Fill in the blanks :
1. The Palaeolithic man used to ----------- his dead.       (burry/burn
2. The Palaeolithic man first learnt to ---------------            (make a fire/make tools)
3. The Palaeolithic man was first a -------------       (food gatherer/food producer)
4. The tools of the Mesolithic Age were called -------------------       (microliths/ rough tools)
Q-2

Match the following Columns:
Q-3

Write True or False for each of the following statements:
1. During the Palaeolithic Age man used fine tools made of metals.
2. Humans were food gatherers during the Mesolithic Age.
3. In the Palaeolithic Age, man began to live in mud houses.
4. Palaeolithic is a Greek word.
Q-4

Answer the following questions in brief:
1. What is history ?
2. What are the two main sources of history?
3. Name the different periods of the Stone Age in their proper chronological order.
4. What was man's first major discovery? What were its main uses?
5. How did the Palaeolithic man discover fire?
6. How did man become a farmer from a hunter?
7. What were the achievements of the Neolithic Age?
Q-5

Distinguish between :
1. The Palaeolithic Age and the Neolithic Age
2. A food gatherer and a food producer
Q-6

Answer the following questions in detail:
1. What is the difference between BCE and AD?
2. Discuss the effects of geography on the history of India.
3. Describe the life of the Palaeolithic man.
4. Write a brief note on the art and painting of the Palaeolithic man
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 

'Abhigyan Shakuntalam' was written by

(i)

Kalidasa

(ii)

Maharshi Valmiki

(iii)

Ved Vyasa

(iv)

Panini

Q-2 

Our two great epics are

(i)

Puranas and Vedas

(ii)

Mahabharata and Jatakas

(iii)

Ramayana and Mahabharata

(iv)

Tripitakas and Jatakas

Q-3 

The Neolithic man used it for food.

(i)

wheat

(ii)

potatoes

(iii)

gram

(iv)

tomatoes

Q-4 

The meaning of 'Lithos' is

(i)

iron

(ii)

stone

(iii)

bronze

(iv)

copper

Q-5 

Neolithic pit 'dwellings' were found in

(i)

Daojali Hading

(ii)

The Ganga Valley

(iii)

Burzahom

(iv)

Mehrgarh

Chapter-5   Bharat: The Heritage of India.
Q-1

Fill in the blanks:
1. The name 'Bharat' is derived from King ___________ a legendary ruler mentioned in the Mahabharata.
2. The Indian Constitution begins with the words, "India, that is __________ , shall be a Union of States."
3. The Greeks referred to India as 'Indos,' which is derived from the River _________ .
4. The Persians adapted the name 'Sindhu' into _________ , which was used to refer to the northern parts of India.
5. The name 'Hindustan' became popular during the ________ period to refer to parts of India.
Q-2

Write True or False for each of the following statements:
1. The Greeks were the first to call India 'Hindustan'.
2. 'India' is derived from the River Indus.
3. The Roman Empire referred to India as 'Jambudvipa'.
4. The Indian Constitution refers to the country as "India, that is Bharat"
5. The name 'Hindustan' became popular during the Mughal period.
Q-3

Match the ancient names with their meanings:
Q-4

Answer the following questions in short:
1. What is the ancient name of India, and from whom is it derived?
2. How did the name 'India' originate from the Greek word 'Indos'?
3. What role did the Persians play in naming India 'Hindustan'?
4. How did the Romans contribute to the name 'India' becoming popular in Europe?
5. Why are the names 'Bharat' and 'India' important for the country's identity?
Q-5

Answer the following questions in detail:
1. Explain the origins of the name 'Jambudvipa' and its importance in ancient Indian literature. How does this name symbolize the richness and fertility of the Indian land?
2. Describe how foreign influences, particularly those of the Greeks and the Persians, contributed to the naming of India. How did 'Sindhu' become 'Indos' and eventually 'India'?
3. Analyze the role of the Roman Empire in popularizing the name 'India' in Europe. How did trade routes and cultural exchanges influence the use of this name?
4. Why is the name 'Bharat' significant to the cultural and historical identity of India? Compare its importance with that of the name 'India.'
5. Why is understanding the different names of India important in appreciating the country's history and cultural diversity? How do these names help to connect India's past with its present?
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 

Which ancient text mentions the name 'Bharat'?

(i)

Mahabharata

(ii)

Bible

(iii)

Quran

(iv)

Iliad

Q-2 

'Aryavarta' refers to this region of India.

(i)

Southern India

(ii)

Northern India

(iii)

Eastern India

(iv)

Western India

Q-3 

Who were the first foreigners to refer to India as 'Indos'?

(i)

The Romans

(ii)

The British

(iii)

The Greeks

(iv)

The Persians

Q-4 

Which river's name was adapted by the Persians to refer to India as 'Hindustan'?

(i)

Ganges

(ii)

Yamuna

(iii)

Indus

(iv)

Saraswati

Q-5 

In the Indian Constitution, how is the country referred to?

(i)

Bharat

(ii)

Hindustan

(iii)

India, that is Bharat

(iv)

Aryavarta

Chapter-6   The First Cities (Harappan Civilisation) (2500 BC-1500 BC)
Q-1

Fill in the blanks:
1. The city of Harappa was situated in present day ________ . (Punjab, Sindh)
2. The houses in Harappan cities were built of ____________ .   (mud, bricks)
3. The grain was stored in the _________ .     (granary, jars)
4. The citadel belonged to the _________ part of Mohenjodaro.    (lower, upper)
5. The Indus Valley civilisation arose on the banks of the river ________ .      (Ganga, Indus)
Q-2

Match the following Columns:
Q-3

Write True or False for the following statements:
1. The earliest cities developed on the river banks.
2. In 1930, the ruins of Mohenjodaro were discovered.
3. The upper part of the Harappa city was built on a raised ground.
4. All the people took a bath in the Great Bath.
5. A dockyard has been found at Lothal.
Q-4

Answer the following questions:
1. Why do we call the Harappan civilisation the first civilisation in India?
2. Write a short note on the chief buildings in the citadel.
3. What were the main items of food of the Harappan people?
4. When and where did the Harappan civilisation flourish?
5. When did the earliest cities come into existence? Write the names of any five such cities.
6. Describe the plan of the city of Mohenjodaro.
7. Throw some light on the town planning of the Indus Valley people.
8. What were the causes of the decline of the Harappan civilisation?
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 

The first urban city in the Indian-subcontinent appeared in the

(i)

North-West

(ii)

South-West

(iii)

South-East

(iv)

North-East

Q-2 

The Great Bath was discovered in

(i)

Harappa

(ii)

Lothal

(iii)

Surkotada

(iv)

Mohenjodaro

Q-3 

A dockyard was discovered at

(i)

Lothal

(ii)

Rangpur

(iii)

Kotdi

(iv)

Harappa

Q-4 

Harappa was the city discovered by

(i)

R.D. Banarjee

(ii)

M.S. Vats

(iii)

K.N. Dikshit

(iv)

Daya Ram Sahni

Q-5 

The Indus Valley Civilisation lasted for about

(i)

2000 years

(ii)

1000 years

(iii)

500 years

(iv)

4500 years.

Q-6 

Harappa was situated on the banks of the river:

(i)

Ravi

(ii)

Ghaggar

(iii)

Indus

(iv)

Hindon

Q-7 

The Indus Valley society was probably divided into

(i)

two classes

(ii)

three classes

(iii)

four classes

(iv)

no class

Chapter-7   Cultural Roots of India
Q-1

Match the following Columns:
Q-2

Fill in the blanks:
1. Gold ornaments have been found in the ________ settlement. 
2. The __________ was the assembly of the selected people of the whole tribe.
3. The word 'Upanishad' literally means ___________ . 
4. The Buddha was the prince of __________ . 
5. Siddhartha was married to _________ . 
Q-3

Write True or False for each of the following statements:
1. The Rigveda is the earliest record of the Aryan culture.
2. The Rigvedic people did not worship idols.
3. Gautam Buddha had a son named Rahul.
4. The tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment is called Peepal tree.
5. Jainism suggests three jewels to achieve moksha from the cycle of birth and death.
Q-4

Answer the following questions in short:
1. Which period of Indian history do we call the Vedic Age and why?
2. Why is the Early Vedic period also called the Rigvedic period?
3. What were the two main occupations of the Vedic period?
4. What were the amusements of the early people in Vedic period?
5. What is the 'Eight-Fold Path'?
6. What natural forces do tribal deities in India often symbolise?
7. What is the meaning of 'Upanishad'?
Q-5

Answer the following questions in detail:
1. Write an account of the Sabha and the Samiti.
2. What was the position of women in the Rig Vedic society?
3. Mention two forces of Nature which were worshipped during the Regvedic period.
4. Describe the four classes into which the Vedic society was divided.
5. Discuss the ways in which tribal deities and Hindu traditions have blended over time.
Q-6

Distinguish between:
1. Buddhism and Jainism
2. Shwetambaras and Digambaras
3. Moksha and Nirvana
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 

The oldest Veda is the

(i)

Rigveda

(ii)

Samveda

(iii)

Yajurveda

(iv)

Atharvaveda

Q-2 

The Sabha was the

(i)

general assembly

(ii)

council of elders

(iii)

council of ministers

(iv)

council of young men

Q-3 

The number of the Vedas is:

(i)

one

(ii)

two

(iii)

three

(iv)

four

Q-4 

Siddhartha was the original name of

(i)

Mahavira

(ii)

Nanak

(iii)

Gautam Buddha

(iv)

Rishabh Deva

Q-5 

Karma, Maya and Mukti are explained in the

(i)

Upanishads

(ii)

Sarnath

(iii)

Buddha's literature

(iv)

None of these

Chapter-8   One Nation, Many Cultures
Q-1

Fill in the blanks:
1. It is known for its rich __________ diversity, with different regions having their own unique customs and traditions.
2. The ________ festival, also known as the festival of lights, is celebrated across India.
3. In Southern India, the classical dance form _________ is famous for its grace and storytelling.
4. _________ is a traditional South Indian dish that includes dosas and idlis.
5. The __________  of India recognises 22 official languages, including Hindi,Bengali, and Tamil.
6. The festival of __________ marks the arrival of spring and is celebrated with vibrant colours.
7. Cultural __________ through trade and migration has played an important role in shaping India's diverse culture.
Q-2

Write True or False for each of the following statements:
1. India has only one official language recognised by the constitution.
2. The Baluchari sari, which depicts mythological scenes, is famous in Northern India.
3. South Indian cuisine includes dishes like dosa, idli, and sambar.
4. The Mughal Empire had no impact on Indian culture.
5. Traditional arts in India include forms, such as Kathak, Madhubani painting, and Warli painting.
6. The language spoken in Tamil Nadu is Bengali.
7. Globalisation has led to less cultural exchange between India and other countries.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 

Which of the following is a classical dance form from Northern India?

(i)

Bharatanatyam

(ii)

Kathak

(iii)

Odissi

(iv)

Kathakali

Q-2 

Which textile is known for its intricate embroidery called 'Kashmiri work'?

(i)

Bandhani

(ii)

Pashmina shawl

(iii)

Kanchipuram sari

(iv)

Baluchari sari

Q-3 

Which festival is associated with the arrival of spring and colours?

(i)

Christmas

(ii)

Durga Puja

(iii)

Holi

(iv)

Ganesh Chaturthi

Q-4 

Which of the following is a traditional Assamese outfit made from Muga silk?

(i)

Phulkari

(ii)

Mekhla Chador

(iii)

Kasavu sari

(iv)

Dhakai Jamdani

Q-5 

How has globalisation impacted Indian culture?

(i)

By reducing cultural exchange

(ii)

By making cultures more isolated

(iii)

Buddha's literature

(iv)

None of these