Question bank

Chapter-1   World During Modern Age
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:

(1) The invention of steam engine symbolizes the _______

(2) Because of the invention of the ____________, a lot of books began to be available.

(3) Historians have tried to divide history into ancient, _____ and modern period.

(4) The French Revolution took place in ______

(5)____________ century is regarded as the darkest period in the history of India.

Q-2 State it the sentences are True/False:

(1) For most of the 18th century, India continued 10 suffer and crumble under the British rule.

(2) Industrial Revolution started with the mechanisation of the textile industries.

(3) Harsh working conditions were not common before the Industrial Revolution.

(4) Rousseau was a great philosopher of France.

(5) Lenin led the French Revolution.

Q-3 Answer the following questions in short:

(1) How did the Industrial Revolution start?

(2) What is nationalism?

(3) Who was Lenin?

(4) What is imperilism?

(5) How was the period of the 18th century in India?

Q-4 Answer the following questions in long:

(1) What were the features of the Industrial Revolution ? Also state its impact on India.

(2) How have historical buildings and paintings proved useful as a source of history [.i.e. the history of Modern India]?

(3) Why did the French Revolution take place?

(4) What do you understand by the term 'Modern Period'? What is the duration of this period in the history of India ?

(5) Throw light upon the various sources of modern Indian history.

Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 

During ___________ England was undergoing the Industrial Revolution.

(i)

The 18th century

(ii)

) The 17th century

(iii)

None of these

(iv)

The 16th century
Q-2 Ordinary working people found increased opportunities for-

(i)

employment

(ii)

migration

(iii)

revolution

(iv)

all of these
Q-3 The factory system was largely responsible for the rise of the modern-

(i)

cities

(ii)

mall

(iii)

village

(iv)

all of these
Q-4 

History has been divided into ______ parts.

(i)

one

(ii)

two

(iii)

three
Q-5 During which period did Babur, Humayun and Akbar rule over India?

(i)

medieval

(ii)

modern

(iii)

ancient
Q-6 The first socialist republic was let up in

(i)

the USSR

(ii)

the U.K

(iii)

the USA
Q-7 The U.N. was set up after

(i)

The second world war

(ii)

The third world war

(iii)

The first world war
Chapter-2   European Powers in India
Q-1 Fill in the blanks

(1)___________ discovered the sea route to India.

(2) The Europeans initially came to India for _______

(3) The conflict between the British and the French led to the___________ wars

(4) Madras (Chennai), Calcutta (Kolkata) and Bombay (Mumbai) were called _____ towns.

(5) The__________ war of succession triggered off the Carnatic war in India.

(6) The British factory at__________ was captured by Siraj-ud-Daulah.

(7) __________was an important banker of Bengal.

(8) The territories of_______,__________ and ____ were given to the British by Siraj-ud Daulah.

(9) Elizabeth I was the queen of ________

Q-2 Match the following:
Q-3 Say if the following sentences are True/False:
1. In 1660, London merchants formed the East India Company.
2. Vasco da Gama reached India in 1492.
3. The modern period in India began at the same time as in Europe.
4. The three Carnatic wars proved decisive for the victory of the English over their French rivals.
Q-4 Answer the following questions in short:

1. What was the basis of mercantilism?

2. Who were the first to trade with India?

3. Where were the Dutch present in India?

4. Who permitted various European trading stations in his territory?

5. Who was Adam Smith ?

Q-5 Answer the following questions in long:
1. Why was Siraj-ud-Daulah defeated in the Battle of Plassey?
2. What was the System of Dual Government?
3. Explain the battle of Buxar
4. Explain the victory that made Clive the virtual master of Bengal.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Vasco da Gama reached Calicut on May 20,

(i)

1498

(ii)

1496

(iii)

1495

(iv)

1497
Q-2 

In the battle of Plassey fought in 1757, Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah of Bengal was defeated by the British forces. Who led the British forces in this battle?

(i)

Robert Clive

(ii)

Lord Dalhousie

(iii)

Lord Wellesley

(iv)

Cornwallis
Q-3 

The mercantile theory held that colonies exist for the _________of the mother country and are useless unless they help to achieve profit.

(i)

Economic benefit

(ii)

Social benefit

(iii)

All of these

(iv)

Benefit
Chapter-3   Expansion of European Powers in India
Q-1 State if the following sentences are True/False:
1. The Doctrine of Lapse was formulated in 1834.
2. Warren Hastings became the Governor-General of India in 1772
3. Lord Wellesley is associated with the policy of Subsidiary Alliance.
4. In 1799, Tipu Sultan defeated the British.
5. Awadh was annexed under the Doctrine of Lapse.
Q-2 Answer the following questions in short:

1. What is the Subsidiary Alliance?

2. What led to the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War? State its consequences.

3. When was the third Anglo-Maratha war, which proved a total disaster for the Marathas, fought?

4. Who was the British Governor-General of India when Punjab was annexed to the British Empire ?

5. What is the Doctrine of Lapse?

Q-3 Answer the following questions in detail:
1. Explain the expansion of British powers in India.

2. Explain the Anglo-Mararatha wars.

3. Explain the relations of the English with Mysore.

4. What were causes of the defeat of the Indian states?

5. What were the main features of the Subsidiary Alliance system introduced by Wellesley?

Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 The Anglo-Maratha wars were the three wars fought in India between the Maratha Empire and the

(i)

East India Company

(ii)

Dutch East India Company

(iii)

Company Chartered Company

(iv)

French East India Company
Q-2 

The Treaty of Seringapatam was signed after the defeat of Tipu Sultan in the Third Anglo Mysore war. Between whom were this treaty signed?

(i)

Tipu Sultan and Cornwallis

(ii)

Tipu Sultan and Lord Minto

(iii)

Tipu Sultan and Lord Canning

(iv)

Tipu Sultan and lord Wellesley

Q-3 Which British Governor-General is associated with 'subsidiary alliance'?

(i)

Lord Wellesley

(ii)

Lord Clive

(iii)

Lord Cornwallis

(iv)

Warren Hastings
Q-4 

During the Afghan war which of the following was made the base of operations?

(i)

Amritsar

(ii)

Sindh

(iii)

Delhi

(iv)

Kabul
Q-5 Which were the three states annexed to the British Empire under the Doctrine of Lapse?

(i)

The states of Jhansi, Nagpur and Satara

(ii)

none of these

(iii)

The states of Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata

(iv)

The states of Mumbai, Thane and Pune

Chapter-4   Colonial Army and Civil Administration
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:

1. The Pitt's Act, 1784, was introduced by the British Prime Minister ...................... .

2. The Charter Act of ...................... centralised the British administration in India.
3. The Charter Act of ...................... marked the beginning of a Parliamentary system in India.
5. Lord ...................... organised the police into a regular force.

4. The system of open competition to the Indian Civil Service was introduced by the Act of .........................

Q-2 Write True or False:

1. The highest position an Indian could hold in the army was that of a Subedar.

2. The Supreme Court was established in Delhi.

3. The first Governor General of India was Lord Cornwallis.

4. The Civil Service was founded by Lord Dalhousie.

5. The Charter Act of 1813 abolished the Company's monopoly of trade altogether.

Q-3 Match the columns
Q-4 Answer the following questions in short:
1. Who was the first Governor General of India?
2. When and where was the Supreme Court of India established? Who was the first Chief Justice?
3. What were the major features of the Regulating Act, 1773?
4. Who organised the British Civil Services in India?
Q-5 Descriptive Questions:

1. What did the Charter Acts of 1813 and 1833 provide?

2. State the impact of legal measures or Acts enacted upto 1856.

3. What changes did Lord Cornwallis introduce in the Indian police system?

4. What is known as the Regulating Act of 1773? State its two features.

5. What were the main provisions of the Pitt's India Act of 1784?

Q-6 Answer the following questions briefly:

1. Critically evaluate the main provisions of the Regulating Act of 1773.

2. How were the drawbacks of the Regulating Act removed?

3. Why were the local Indians dissatisfied with the local police?

4. What was the need for the civil services and what steps did Lord Cornwallis take to reorganize the civil services?

5. List the important features of the Indian Judicial system under the East India Company. What was its major drawback?

Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 A Special Court to try The Company's officials was set up by

(i)

Lord Cornwallis

(ii)

Regulating Act

(iii)

 Pitt's India Act

Q-2 An efficient Indian Civi l Service was organised by

(i)

 Lord Cornwal lis

(ii)

 Warren Hastings

(iii)

Robert Clive

Q-3 A Special Police department was first organised by

(i)

Cornwallis

(ii)

Warren Hastings

(iii)

Clive

Q-4 The Regulation Act fixed the number of the members to

(i)

Three

(ii)

Four

(iii)

 Five

Chapter-5   Rural Life and Society
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:

1. The Ryotwari System was introduced in Karnataka and Mysuru at the instance of ....................

2. ....................... made the settlement permanent by a regulation in 1773.

3. Dinbhandu Mitra described the plight of the indigo cultivators in him play ....................... .

4. The Charter Act of ....................... granted the ownership right to indigo planters in India.

5. ...................... introduced the ljaradari System in Bengal.

Q-2 True/False:
1. Warren Hastings introduced the ljardati system.
2. Lord Dalhousie introduced the Permanent Settlement.
3. Under the Mahalwari system, the government could not increase land revenue periodically.
4. Indigo, tea, coffee are called food crops.
5. The indigo cultivators were forced to grow this crop
Q-3 Match the names in column 'A' with the statements in column '8'.
Q-4 Answer the following questions in detail:
1. What was the economic structure of Indian villages before the advent of the British?

2. Discuss the effects of economic policies introduced by the British.

3. What led to the deterioration of agriculture in India?

4. Discuss the impact of the growth of commercial crops in India.

5. What do you know about the commercialization of agriculture under the British?

6. Who introduced the Permanent Settlement? Explain.

Q-5

Answer the following questions in short:
1. What were the three systems of land revenue adopted by the British?
2. What was Ryotwari System?
3. Explain the Mahalwari System.
4. Explain the ljaradari System.
5. Who were the indigo planters?
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 One can imagine India's prosperity quite easily with the fact that it was known as ................ bird in the world.

(i)

Golden

(ii)

Silver

(iii)

Copper

(iv)

All of these

Q-2 The East India Company wanted raw material for its factories in England and required a lot of money for its expanding

(i)

Army

(ii)

Officials

(iii)

All of these

(iv)

Colonies

Q-3 The Permanent Settlement in Bengal was an agreement between the East India Company and-

(i)

Bengali landlords

(ii)

Dutch

(iii)

Bihari landlords

(iv)

All of these

Q-4 The play 'Neel Darpan' was published in

(i)

1860

(ii)

1900

(iii)

1757

(iv)

None

Q-5 The Ryotwari system is associated with:

(i)

Hastings

(ii)

Ashley Eden

(iii)

Cornwallis

(iv)

Thomas Munro

Q-6 Ryotwari system was extended to

(i)

Awadh area

(ii)

Mumbai area

(iii)

Kolkata area

(iv)

Karnataka and Mysuru

Q-7 Indigo-cultivators revolted against the cruel policy of British-

(i)

Indigo planters

(ii)

Indigo farmers

(iii)

Indigo agents

(iv)

All of these

Q-8 

The Moplah peasants of Malabar (North Kerala) organized ........... revolts from 1836 to 1854.

(i)

22

(ii)

23

(iii)

24

(iv)

25

Chapter-6   Colonialism and Tribal Societies
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:
1. The largest concentration of the tribes is in .................... .
2. The largest Adivasi population belongs to .................... .
3. A major role is played by .................... with tribal society.
4. The .................... occupied the hil ly region between the Jaintia and the Garo hills.
5. The First Burmese War was fought between ................... .
Q-2 Match the following:
Q-3 State if the sentences are True/False:
1. The United Nations and multilateral agencies generally consider the STs as 'indigenous peoples'.
2. Most of the tribals live in hilly and forest areas
3. Polygamy was prevalent among the tribal societies.

4. Birsa Munda organised the revolts in the Chhotanagpur Region.

Q-4 Answer the following questions in short:
1. What do you understand by the term 'tribe'?
2. Describe the habitation and economy of a tribe.
3. Name the principal tribes inhabiting the north-eastern region and the Chotanagpur region.
4. Who was Birsa Munda?
5. Where do the Santhals live ? What is their chief occupation?
6. Who led the first ever revolt against the landlords and the British?
Q-5 Answer the following questions in long:
1. What changes occurred in the tribal economies and societies in the nineteenth century?
2. Explain the revolts in the north-eastern region.
3. Explain the Santhal rebel lion.
4. Describe the role of Birsa Munda in organising his people against the Zamindars and the British rule.
5. Why did the tribals repeatedly rebel against the British in the north-eastern, eastern and central Indian belt?
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 The first tribal revolt in the Chotanagpur region was organised by

(i)

Kols

(ii)

Mundas

(iii)

Santhals

(iv)

Khasis

Q-2 

Tirot Singh was the leader of the

(i)

Mundas

(ii)

Khasis

(iii)

Santhals

(iv)

Kukis

Q-3 Siddhu and Kanhu were the leaders of the

(i)

Mundas

(ii)

Santhals

(iii)

Khasis

(iv)

Khonds

Q-4 land dispossession and subjugation by the British and zamindar interests resulted in a number of adivasi-

(i)

Movements

(ii)

Rebellions

(iii)

All of these

(iv)

Revolts

Q-5 The Santhal insurrection broke out in-

(i)

1855

(ii)

1856

(iii)

1857

(iv)

1858

Chapter-7   The Indian Mutiny
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:

1. The Revolt of 1857 started as a______ of the sepoys.

2. Lord Dalhousie annexed the states of ____________, ______________and _______ on the basis of Doctrine of Lapse.

3. Bahadur Shah II who lived in Delhi was declared ____________

4. General Bakht Khan was leader of the __________

5. __________, the adopted son of Peshwa Baji Rao II, became one of the leaders of the Revolt.

6. The important centres of the Revolt were _______, _______, ______, ______

Q-2 Match the following:
Q-3 Say if the sentences are True/False:
1. The Revolt of 1857 broke out in a sudden and spontaneous manner.
2. The British forced Indians to sell cheap and buy dear.
3. Artisans were patronized the new British rulers.
4. The Indian rulers were quite satisfied with Lord Dalhousie's Expansionist policies.
5. The Revolt of 1857 started as a mutiny of sepoys in the Company's army
6. The Revolt in Lucknow was led by Nana Saheb.
Q-4 Answer the following questions in short:
1. What is known as the greased cartridges incident?
2. How did the Revolt of 1857 spread to Delhi?
3. Who was Nana Sahib ? What did he do during the course of the Revolt of 1857?
4. Why is Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi most remembered for?
5. Which English officer was responsible for the outbreak of spark of revolt from Meerut?
6. How did the British humiliate the Mughals?
7. What was Mangal Pandey hanged for?
Q-5 Answer the following questions in long:
1. what were the chief causes of the Revolt of 1857?

2. What policy was adopted by the British after suppression of the Revolt?

3. Mention only three main results of the Revolt.

4. Give instances of resistance against the British rule in different parts of the country

5. Describe three causes of the failure of the Revolt of 1857.

Q-6

Identify the following people or places or events:

1. This is the place where the first act of rebellion took place.

2. This is what the sepoys crossed to enter Delhi from Meerut.

3. The sepoys of Awadh were infuriated by this event and joined the uprising.

4. He helped both Nana Sahib and Lakshmibai in their battles.

5. This event in Lucknow was one of the most memorable.

6. He was the actual leader of the rebels in Delhi.

7. These were the people who made the Revolt a popular one.

8. The Mughal dynasty ended with this event.

9. He was an 80-year-old leader in Bihar.

10. This was the place where Bahadur Shah's sons were executed.

Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 The British rule brought drastic changes to the lives of ............... Indians.

(i)

poor

(ii)

rich

(iii)

none of these

(iv)

both of these

Q-2 Western education exposed Indians to the new thoughts of-

(i)

liberty

(ii)

equality

(iii)

none of these

(iv)

both of these

Q-3 After the Meerut mutiny the rebels moved to

(i)

Kanpur

(ii)

Lucknow

(iii)

Delhi

(iv)

None of these

Q-4 Who was declrared as the Emperor of India during the Revolt of 1857?

(i)

Bahadur Shah II

(ii)

Alam Shah I

(iii)

Alam Shah II

(iv)

Bahadur Shah I

Q-5 Begum Hazrat Mahal led the revolt at-

(i)

Lucknow

(ii)

Kanpur

(iii)

Arrah

(iv)

Dinapur

Chapter-8   Resources: Types and Development
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:
1. ___________ resources are only found in certain places

3. _________soil found in northern plains of India

4. Most of the metallic minerals are _________

2. Any substance become resource only, when it has ________ and ________ in human life.

Q-2 State 'True' or 'False'
1. Resources are a function of human activities.
2. Technology is available to reproduce non-renewable resources, like iron ore, manganese, etc.
3. Non-renewable resources are found in unlimited quantity.
4. Ubiquitous resources are found in certain places only.
5. Education and health helps in improving human resources.
6. Time and technology are two important factors which convert a substance into a resource.
Q-3 Give answer in short:
1. Define resources.
2. What is the importance of Time and Technology in the development of resources?
3. Distinguish between biotic and abiotic resources.
4. Define actual resources.
5. What do you mean by localized resources?
6. Which two factors help in the development of human resources?
7. What are human made resources?
8. Define sustainable development.
9. What do you mean by potential resources?
10. Give any two examples of renewable resources.
Q-4 Give answer in detail:
1. Differentiate between renewable and non-renewable resources.
2. Classify the resources on the basis of distribution.
3. Why human resource is important in the development of natural resources?
4. What do you mean by the conservation of resources?
5. What is the importance of resources in country's economy?
6. Suggest some measures to save our mother earth.
Q-5

Match the following Columns:
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Which of the following are the examples of ubiquitous resources?

(i)

Coal

(ii)

Petroleum

(iii)

All the above

(iv)

Air

Q-2 Which of the following is an abiotic resource?

(i)

Plants

(ii)

Minerals

(iii)

Human beings

(iv)

Animals

Q-3 Which of the following is related with development of a substance into a resource?

(i)

Utility

(ii)

Value

(iii)

Technology

(iv)

All the above

Q-4 Which is an example of renewable resource?

(i)

Gold

(ii)

Iron ore

(iii)

Aluminum

(iv)

Water

Q-5 Which of the following factors affect the distribution of natural resources?

(i)

Terrain

(ii)

Climate

(iii)

Attitude

(iv)

All of the above

Chapter-9   Natural Resources: Land and Soil
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:

1.___________ occurs on steep slopes.

2. A vertical cross section of horizons in soil is known as ________

3. Soil_________ and depletion are the major threats to soil as a resource.

4. Colour, texture, chemical properties and mineral content in soil depend upon ________

5. _______are effective in coastal and dry regions.

Q-2 State 'True' or 'False

1. Crop rotation is necessary to maintain soil fertility.

2. When continuous production is taken from a soil, it increases its fertility.

3. About 70% part of the world is inhabited.
4. Climate is the most important factor which affects the distribution of soil.
5. The amount of total land available to us is extremely limited.
Q-3 Match the Columns.
Q-4 Give answer in short:
1. Why is land considered as very important resource?
2. Which factors are responsible for the distribution of population?
3. Define community land.
4. What do you mean by land use?
5. Mention the human activities which are responsible for land degradation.
6. Suggest any two ways to reduce the problem of land degradation.
7. What is soil?
8. What are the factors responsible for soil formation?
9. Name two layers of soil.
10. What is soil profile?

11. What do you mean by soil erosion?

12. Mention the methods to check soil erosion in short.
13. What do you mean by soil degradation?
Q-5 Give answer in detail.
1. Differentiate between private land and community land.
2. Discuss the land utilization pattern of India.
3. Discuss land conservation methods in detail.
4. Differentiate between top soil and subsoil.

5. Differentiate between gully erosion and sheet erosion.

6. Discuss any four soil conservation methods in detail.

7. Discuss the factors of formation of soil in detail.

8. What do you mean by soil fertility? How can it be maintained?

Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 The percent of uninherited land on the earth is

(i)

60%

(ii)

30%

(iii)

70%

(iv)

50%

Q-2 

Which of the following factors do not affect the distribution of population 

(i)

Soil

(ii)

Availability of minerals

(iii)

Types of crops.

(iv)

Climate

Q-3 What is the total geographical area of India?

(i)

3.27 million sq. km

(ii)

3.28 million sq. km

(iii)

3.32 million sq. km

(iv)

3.38 million sq. km

Q-4 Which of the following factors are responsible for land degradation?

(i)

Overgrazing

(ii)

Mining

(iii)

All the above

(iv)

Deforestation

Q-5 Which of the following constituent substances are found in soil?

(i)

Silica

(ii)

Clay

(iii)

Humus

(iv)

All the above

Chapter-10   Natural Resources: Water, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife
Q-1 Match the Columns:
Q-2 Fill in the blanks:
1. __________biosphere reserve is located in Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

2. ___________ irrigation is very useful in dry regions.

3. Coak, Oak, Olive are important trees found in the ____ forests.

4. Most of the water of the earth is found in the _________

5.____________forests are found in the areas where there is abundant supply of heat and rain available

Q-3 State 'True' or 'False':
1. Deciduous forests do not shed their leaves
2. Fresh water is found in the oceans
3. Mahogany, ebony, rosewood, etc. are grown in evergreen forests.
4. Coniferous forests are only found in the northern hemisphere.
5. Oceans cover two-thirds of the earth.
Q-4 Give answer in short:
1. What do you mean by multi-purpose projects?
2. Give the sources of fresh water.
3. Name the countries which are facing water scarcity.
4. Give any two uses of water.
5. Define National Parks
6. What do you mean by a biosphere reserve?
7. Give any two characteristics of Mediterranean forests.
8. Give any two productive roles of forests.
9. Give any two methods of water conservation.
10. Give any two varieties of trees found in the deciduous forests
Q-5 Give answer in detail:
1. Discuss the protective and productive role of forests.

2. How can we conserve water resources? Explain.

3. Differentiate between evergreen forests and deciduous forests.

4. Give description about the water resources of India.

5. Discuss the importance of wildlife.

Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 The percent of fresh water available for human use

(i)

4%

(ii)

1%

(iii)

3%

(iv)

5%

Q-2 The total renewable water resources of India are

(i)

1897 sq km

(ii)

1895 sq km

(iii)

1893 sq km

(iv)

1894 sq km

Q-3 Where is 'Sunderban' biosphere reserve located?

(i)

Uttarakhand

(ii)

West Bengal

(iii)

Tamil Nadu

(iv)

Kerala

Q-4 

Which of the following animal is on the verge of extinction 

(i)

Lion

(ii)

Black Buck

(iii)

AlI of the above

(iv)

Tiger

Q-5 The earth is also called

(i)

red planet

(ii)

water planet

(iii)

green planet

(iv)

brightest planet

Chapter-11   The Indian Constitution
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:
1. _________was the Chairman of the Constituent Assembly.

2.___________ was the first Prime Minister of the Republic of India.

3.__________ was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee.
4. A nation is ______________when it is free into its internal and external matters.

5. Dissent is an important feature of _________

Q-2 Write True or False against each statement:

1. Salt Satyagraha was started by Gandhiji.

2. Liberty means freedom of everything, i.e., good or bad.

3. Constitution is the set of rules which helps the government of a country to run.

4. January 26 is celebrated as the Independence Day.

5. Laws are not necessary for the smooth running of the society.

Q-3 Answer the following questions in brief:
1. What is a constitution?
2. What is contained in the constitution of a country?
3. Why do we need laws?
4. Who was the chairperson of the Drafting Committee?
5. What is socialism?
Q-4 Answer the following questions in detail
1. What do you mean by the terms Articles and Schedules?
2. What is the Preamble of our country and what is its importance?
3. What is the importance of Constitution?
5. Explain the significance of Dandi March.

4. What was the salt Law? Why did Gandhi ji break it?

Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 A state where all religions receive due respect is called

(i)

feudatistic

(ii)

secular
Q-2 A nation which has an elected person as its head is called a

(i)

republic

(ii)

monarchy
Q-3 Fraternity means

(i)

brotherhood

(ii)

liberty
Q-4 Indian Constitution came into force on

(i)

15 August 1947

(ii)

26 January 1 950
Chapter-12   Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:

1. Rights and _______ are equally important.

2. It is our ___________ to defend the country.
3. Right to assemble____________ and without arms is guaranteed to Indian citizens.

4. Right to move the court is granted by _______

Q-2 Write the correct Fundamental Rights:
1. No one can be prevented four using a public park.
2. Every child has the right to seek admission to school.
3. All citizens have freedom of religious belief.
4. People can be made to work only against wages.
Q-3 Answer the following:
1. What is meant by fundamental rights?
2. list the fundamental rights under the Constitution.
3. Explain briefly what you understand by 'Right to Constitutional Remedies'.
4. Discuss the duties of the Indian citizens.
5. Explain the relationship between Fundamental Rights and human rights.
Q-4 Match the columns:
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 The minority ____ open their own educational institutions.

(i)

Can

(ii)

Cannot
Q-2 Right to reside in any part of the country is a part of the

(i)

Right to Equality

(ii)

Right to freedom
Q-3 Right to move to the Supreme Court is granted by

(i)

Right to Equality

(ii)

Right to constitutional remedies.
Q-4 

India is a __________

(i)

Secular State

(ii)

Religions State
Chapter-13   Parliamentary Government
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:
1. A person seeking election to the Rajya Sabha should have acquired ___ years of age
2.__________ is more powerful than the Rajya Sabha.
3. The ___________ plays an important role in the election of the President and the Vice President.
4. The members of the ______________are directly elected by the people.
5. The __________is dissolved after every five years.
Q-2 Write true or false:
1. A Money Bill can be initated in the Rajya Sabha.
2. The normal life of the Lok Sabha is six years.
3. Our Parliament consists of the President, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
4. The Rajya Sabha is a permanent house.
5. The President can nominate 12 members in the Lok Sabha.
Q-3 Answer the following questions in short :
1. How are the members of the Lok Sabha elected?

2. What are the functions of the India Parliament?

3. What is Budget session?

4. How does a bill become a law?

5. What is a Money Bill?

6. What are the qualifications for a person to be elected as a member of the Lok Sabha?

Q-4 Answer the following questions in long:
1. What are the main characteristics of the Parliamentary form of government?
2. Why did India have parliamentary form of government?
3. Why is Lok Sabha known as the house of the people?
4. What is the meaning of constituency? What do you mean by 'Reserved Constituency'?
5. Give reasons why some members of the family may not have the right to vote.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 The session of the Parliament, in which the Budget is presented, discussed and passed is called a

(i)

Budget Sesson,

(ii)

Parliament session

Q-2 The President can nominate members in the Lok Sabha.

(i)

2

(ii)

3

(iii)

4
Q-3 A person should have acquired the age of to become a member of the Lok Sabha.

(i)

25

(ii)

18

(iii)

21
Q-4 The Rajya Sabha is a house.

(i)

Permanent

(ii)

Temporary
Q-5 The maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha can be members.

(i)

250

(ii)

238

(iii)

240