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Chapter-1 History: Our Past
Q-1
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Q-2
Write True or False for each of the following statements.
(1) Herodotus was the inventor of the term History.
(2) Traveller's accounts are a part of literary sources.
(3) The Arthashastra was written by Kalidasa.
(4) The old buildings of historical importance are called monuments.
(5) History helps us to know about our future.
Q-3
Answer the following questions in brief:
(1) What is history?
(2) What are the two main sources of history?
(3) Name the place where the ancient paintings have been found.
(4) What is meant by secular literature?
(5) Who was Megasthenese? Name the account written by him.
Q-4
Answer the following questions in detail:
(1) What is the difference between BC and AD?
(2) Discuss the effects of geography on the history of India.
(3) What is the meaning of periods of recorded history?
(4) Discuss in brief the sources for knowing the past.
(5) Why is it important to study history?
(6) How is religious literature different from secular literature?
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 'Abhigyan Shakuntalam' was written by:
(i)
Kalidasa
(ii)
Maharishi 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
Chapter-2 The Earliest Societies
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:
(e) The Palaeolithic man used to _______his dead.
Q-2 True or False:
Q-3 One word answer:
Q-4
Answer the following questions in short:
(1) Name the different periods of the Stone Age in their proper chronological order.
(2) What was man's first major discovery? What were its main uses?
(3) How did the Palaeolithic man discover fire?
(4) Why do we call the Palaeolithic man a food gatherer?
(5) Why is the Palaeolithic man called a nomad?
(6) What were the religious beliefs of the Palaeolithic man?
Q-5
Answer the following questions in detail:
(1) Describe the life of a Palaeolithic man.
(2) Write a brief note on the art and painting of Palaeolithic man.
(3) What do you know about the Mesolithic Age?
(4) How were microliths useful to Mesolithic man?
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 The main sites of Palaeolithic Age are _______.
(i)
Tanjore(ii)
Kadur(iii)
both of theseQ-2 Old stone implements have also been found in _________.
(i)
Bengal(ii)
Gujarat(iii)
Both of theseQ-3 Flake tools Like choppers and cleavers were made from the _______.
(i)
sharp pieces that broke off while shaping core tools(ii)
stones(iii)
metalsQ-4 ________ was a pear shape tool with sharp edges on the sides.
(i)
Cleaver(ii)
Hand axe(iii)
ChopperChapter-3 The First Farmers and Herders
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:
(e) The New Stone Age is known as the _________
Q-2 True or False:
Q-3 One word answer:
Q-4
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Q-5
Answer the following questions :
(1) How did man become a farmer from a hunter?
(2) What were the achievements of the Neolithic Age?
(3) What were the main changes in the Chalcolithic Age?
(4) What kind of work did people do in the Neolithic Age?
(5) How did farming and herding change man's life?
(6) How did people treat their dead in the Neolithic Age?
Q-6
Distinguish between :
(1) Palaeolithic Age and Neolithic Age
(2) Food gatherer and food producer
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 The first animal to be tamed was ___________.
(i)
the goat as we know today(ii)
the dog as we know today(iii)
the dog’s wild ancestorQ-2 Which of these Is the correct order of what early man did?
(i)
skilled-gatherers → hunter → gatherers → herders(ii)
hunter → gatherers skilled → gatherers → herders(iii)
herders → skilled → gatherers → hunter→ gatherersQ-3 Which was not a way of storing grains in the early days?
(i)
boxes(ii)
Woven Baskets(iii)
Clay potsQ-4 Grains like wheat and barley have been found in _________.
(i)
Koldihwa(ii)
Mahagara(iii)
MehrgarhChapter-4 The First Cities (Harappan Civilisation) (2500 BC to - 1500 BC)
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:
(e) The citadel belonged to the ____ part of Mohenjodaro.
Q-2 True or False:
(e) All the people took bath in the Great Bath.
Q-3 One word answer:
(b) A fort like structure built on a raised platform.
(c) A place where ships are built, repaired and loaded and unloaded.
Q-4
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Q-5
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 Great Bath has been discovered in ___________.
(i)
Lothal(ii)
Harappa(iii)
MohenjodaroQ-2 Which of these groups of people did not usually live in cities, but the countryside?
(i)
rulers(ii)
farmers and herders(iii)
craftspersonsQ-3 The alloy of tin and _________ is called bronze.
(i)
zinc(ii)
copper(iii)
none of theseQ-4 The city of Lothal was situated beside a river which was a tributary of __________.
(i)
Ganga(ii)
Sabarmati(iii)
NarmadaChapter-5 Different Ways of life
Q-1
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Q-2
Answer the following questions in short:
(1) Which period of Indian history do we call the Vedic Age and why?
(2) In what manner did the Aryans come into India?
(3) Why is the Early Vedic period also called the Rigvedic period?
(4) What were the two main occupations of the Rigvedic Aryans?
(5) What were the amusements of the early Aryans?
(6) What do you know about the dress of the early Aryans?
(7) What is the meaning of 'Ved'?
(8) Name the four Vedas and write one sentence about each of them.
Q-3
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 by the early Aryans.
(4) Describe the four classes into which the early Aryan society was divided into.
(5) What were the main occupations of the Vedic people?
(6) What position did the women enjoy in the Vedic Age?
(7) How would you distinguish the Rigvedic civilisation from the Indus valley civilisation?
(8) Describe the social life of the Rigvedic people with particular reference to their social life, food, dress and amusements.
Q-4 Fill in the blanks:
(f) The ____ was the assembly of the selected people of the whole tribe.
(g) The Aryans first settled in ___________
(h) The ____ is concerned with upasana communication with God.
Q-5 True or False:
(e) There was caste system during the early Aryan period.
(f) The Aryans worshipped the nature gods.
Q-6 One word answer:
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 The Ghoda is a tributary of the _________.
(i)
Ganga(ii)
Narmada(iii)
KrishnaQ-2 Brahmagiri is a site in modem __________.
(i)
Andhra Pradesh(ii)
Kerala(iii)
Uttar PradeshQ-3 Which of these was not a category of people in the society?
(i)
Shudra(ii)
Brahmin(iii)
RajaQ-4 The _____ lays down the procedures for various ceremonies and rituals.
(i)
Rigveda(ii)
Samveda(iii)
YajurvedaChapter-6 Early States
Q-1
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Q-2
Answer the following questions in detail:
(1) State the main differences between a republic and a kingdom in ancient India.
(2) What is meant by the Gurukul system?
(3) Describe the kingdom of Vaishali.
Q-3
Answer the following questions in short:
(1) Name the two main sources of information of the period between 1600 BC and 400 BC.
(2) Mention the names of one ruler each of Videha and Magadha.
(3) How do you define the term 'Janapada'?
(4) Why is Vaishali known as an important centre of pilgrimage?
(5) Where was the Magadha empire established?
Q-4
Name each of the following:
(1) Four important janapadas of the 6th century BC.
(2) Three centres of learning, which acquired prominence in the period from 6th to 4th century BC.
(3) Three main items of trade between Magadha and the rest of the world.
(4) Name three ancient centres of education.
Q-5 Fill in the blanks:
(e) Buddhist and Jain literature shows that around 600 BC, the whole of Northern India was divided into ___ kingdoms.
Q-6 True or False:
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 The ‘Ashvamedha’ was the sacrifice of ________.
(i)
horse(ii)
cow(iii)
bullQ-2 The two words that constitute the word ‘janapada’ mean:
(i)
citizens and foot(ii)
woman and foot(iii)
men and handQ-3 Which of these was usually fortified?
(i)
all cities in ‘mahajanapadas’(ii)
all cities in ‘janapadas’(iii)
capital cities of ‘mahajanapadas’Q-4 One-sixth of the produce was taken as tax from __________.
(i)
farmers(ii)
hunter-gatherers(iii)
crafts-personsChapter-7 New Ideas
Q-1
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Q-2
Answer the following questions in short:
(1) What is the 'Eight Fold Path'?
(2) Name a few countries where Buddhism spread.
(3) What is the meaning of 'Upanishad'?
(4) Mention the factors responsible for the rise of Jainism and Buddhism.
(5) What do you know about the life of Vardhman Mahavira?
(6) Describe briefly the teachings of Jainism.
(7) Give a short account of the life of Lord Buddha.
(8) List the teachings of Lord Buddha.
Q-3
Distinguish between:
(1) Buddhism and Jainism
(2) Shwetambaras and Digambaras
(3) Moksha and Nirvana
Q-4 Fill in the blanks:
(e) The father of Mahavira was the head of a ____________
(f) When Siddhartha left his home, the event is known as _____________
Q-5 True or False:
(e) Buddhism and Jainism tried to do away with the evils of the Vedic religion.
Q-6 One word answer:
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Buddhism was found by ______.
(i)
Mahavira(ii)
Zoroaster(iii)
Ramkrishna ParamhansaQ-2 Jainism was founded by ________.
(i)
Mahavira(ii)
Buddha(iii)
none of theseQ-3 The Vinaya Pitaka is a sacred text of ________.
(i)
the Buddhists(ii)
the Jainas(iii)
the HindusQ-4 Buddha used ____________ to communicate with people.
(i)
Prakrit(ii)
Sanskrit(iii)
none of theseChapter-8 The First Empire: Mauryan Empire
Q-1
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Q-2 Fill in the blanks:
(e) Ashoka's appointed new officials, called the __________ to preach his Dhamma.
(f) The author of lndica is _________
(g) The capital of Mauryan empire was ______________
(h) The founder of Mauryan empire was ________
(i) The Kalinga war was fought in ___________ BC.
(j) Patliputra is situated in ____________
Q-3 True or False:
(e) Chandragupta was the founder of Mauryan dynasty.
Q-4 One word answer:
Q-5
Answer the following questions in one or two lines:
(1). Who was the founder of the great Mauryan empire?
(2) Who was Ashoka the Great?
(3) What do you understand by Dhamma?
(4) What is the importance of Ashoka's edicts?
(5) Name the books that are the main sources for the study of the Mauryas.
Q-6
Answer the following questions in short:
(1) Write a short note on Alexander the Great.
(2) Who was Seleucus? What were his terms of surrender to Chandragupta Maurya?
(3) Indicate the three main sources of history of the Mauryan period.
(4) State two causes of the downfall of the Mauryan empire.
(5) Write two important features of the pillars of Ashoka.
(6) Give two reasons for the prosperity of the Mauryan empire.
(7) Where did Ashoka send his missions to?
Q-7
Answer the following questions in detail:
(1) Who was Chandragupta Maurya? How did he lay the foundation of the Mauryan dynasty?
(2) The Kalinga war was the turning point in the life of Ashoka. Explain.
(3) How did Ashoka promote Buddhism?
(4) Write ten sentences on the art and architecture of the Mauryas.
(5) Give an account of the salient features of Ashoka's reign.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Which are the animals shown in our national Emblem?
(i)
Goats(ii)
Lions(iii)
BullsQ-2 How many lions are shown in our national Emblem?
(i)
two(ii)
three(iii)
fourQ-3 What was the name of grandfather of Ashoka?
(i)
Krishna(ii)
Mahavira(iii)
Chandragupta MauryaQ-4 Who was supported by a wise man named Chanakya?
(i)
Chandragupta(ii)
Bindusar(iii)
AshokaChapter-9 Early Middle Kingdoms: The Golden Age
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Q-2 True or False:
Q-3 One word answer:
Q-4
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Q-5
Answer the following questions in short:
(1) Who was Pushyamitra Sunga?
(2) What do you know about 'Sangam Literature'?
(3) Name two important kings of the Chola dynasty.
(4) How many poems were composed during the last Sangam assembly?
Q-6
Answer the following questions in detail:
(1) Briefly discuss the Satavahana administration.
(2) What do you know about the Sangam Age?
(3) Briefly discuss the life of the people under the Cholas, the Pandayas and the Cheras.
(4) Write short note on:
(a) Karikala , (b) Gautamiputra Satakarni, (c) The Pandyas, (d) Sangam literature
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 ____________ was a powerful ruler of his dynasty.
(i)
Ashvamedha Yajna(ii)
Vasudeva(iii)
Pushyamitra SungaQ-2 The Sunga and Kanava dynasties were unable to make a strong hold ___________ India.
(i)
northern(ii)
eastern(iii)
westernQ-3 _________ were societies or academies of learned people.
(i)
Dynasties(ii)
Sangams(iii)
none of theseQ-4 The Sangam age produced a huge volume of _________ poetry.
(i)
English(ii)
Hindi(iii)
TamilChapter-10 Contacts With Distant Lands
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:
(e) ______________ kingdom was once ruled by a woman.
Q-2 True or False:
(e) Orthodox Buddhism was called the Mahayana.
(f) Kanishka'a capital was at Purushpura.
(g) The Saka era was started by the Parth ians.
Q-3 One word answer:
Q-4
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Q-5
Answer the following questions in short.
(1) Name the capital of Kanishka's kingdom.
(2) Where did Kanishka call the Fourth Buddhist council?
(3) To which sect of Buddhism was Kanishka related?
(4) Who is the author of 'Buddha Charita'?
(5) Who was Nagarjuna?
(6) Who was Charakka?
Q-6
Answer the following questions in detail.
(1) Write an account of Menander.
(2) Write a note on the system of government under the Sakas.
(3) Write about the achievements of Kanishka.
(4) What were the differences between the Gandhara and Mathura Schools of Art?
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 The Mauryan rulers were succeded by the __________ and the Kanavas.
(i)
Kauravas(ii)
Pandavas(iii)
SungasQ-2 The first to invade India were the _________.
(i)
Indians(ii)
Greeks(iii)
EnglishQ-3 The Greeks were followed by the ________ who came from eastern Iran.
(i)
Sakas(ii)
Kauravas(iii)
PandavasQ-4 The '__________' introduced the 'Satrap' system of government.
(i)
Kauravas(ii)
Sakas(iii)
none of theseChapter-11 Political Development (Gupta Empire)
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:
(e) ______________invaded India during the reign of Kumaragupta.
Q-2 True or False:
(e) The Lichchahvi princess Kumara Devi was the wife of Samudragupta.
Q-3 One word answer:
Q-4
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Q-5
Answer the following questions in short:
(1) What do you know about Chandragupta I?
(2) Write a brief note on Samudragupta.
(3) Who assumed the title of Vikramaditya?
(4) What was the aim of Fa-Hien's visit to India?
(5) Why is the third century AD called the 'Dark Age' of ancient Indian History?
(6) Who was Kumara Devi?
(7) Which inscription throws light on Samudragupta's conquests and personal qualities?
(8) Why is Samudragupta called the 'Indian Nepoleon'?
(9) Who was Fa-Hien?
Q-6
Answer the following questions in detail:
(1) Who was the founder of the Gupta empire? When and how did he found this empire?
(2) Give an account of the Gupta administration and society as described by Fa-Hien.
(3) Why is the Gupta Age called the Golden age of the ancient history of India?
(4) Discuss the progress made in the field of science, technology, art and architecture during the Gupta period.
Q-7
Write the periods of following Gupta rulers:
(1) Chandragupta I
(2) Samudragupta
(3) Chandragupta II
(4) Kumargupta
(5) Skandagupta
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 The __________ kingdom was set up in about 300 AD at Kanchi (Kanjeevaram, near Chennai).
(i)
Pallava(ii)
Kshatriya(iii)
none of theseQ-2 Pallavas fought many wars against the Pandyas and the ___________.
(i)
Chalukyas(ii)
Guptas(iii)
none of theseQ-3 Narasimhavarman I was the greatest ruler of the Pallavas.
(i)
Mahendravarman I(ii)
Pulakeshin II(iii)
Narasimhavarman IQ-4 Hiuen Tsang visited Kanchi during the reign of _______.
(i)
Narasimhavarman I(ii)
Mahendravarman IChapter-12 Political Development - Harshvardhana
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:
(e) Harshvardhana was a great ruler of the _________ dynasty
Q-2 True or False:
(e) Harsha called the Kanauj assembly to honour himself.
Q-3 One word answer:
Q-4
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Q-5
Answer the following questions in short:
(1) Who was Hiuen Tsang?
(2) Who was Rajyashri?
(3) Who was Grahavarman?
Q-6
Answer the following questions in detail:
(1) Why did Harshavardhana shift his capital?
(2) Why did Harsha not extend his empire to the Deccan?
(3) What were the conquests of Harsha?
(4) Harsha was a great scholar. Explain.
(5) What did Hiuen - Tsang write about Harsha's society?
(6) What were the military campaigns of Harsha?
Q-7
Answer the following questions in 30 to 40 words:
(1) How did Harshvardhana become the ruler of Kanauj?
(2) With which countries did Harsha have diplomatic relations?
(3) How do we know that Harsha was a great patron of learning?
(4) Why is Harshavardhana called the 'Indian Hatim'?
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 The first ruler of the Gupta dynasty who adopted the grand title of maharaj- adhiraja was _________.
(i)
Samudragupta(ii)
Chandragupta(iii)
SkandhaguptaQ-2 The dynasty of the Vardhanas ruled at ________.
(i)
Thanesar(ii)
Tamil Nadu(iii)
none of theseQ-3 Prabhakar Vardhana had _____ sons and one daughter.
(i)
three(ii)
two(iii)
fourQ-4 _______ was a great patron of art and literature.
(i)
Harsha(ii)
Sati(iii)
BanabhattaChapter-13 Political Development - Pallavas and Chalukyas
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:
(e) The capital of the Chalukays was _____________
(f) Pulkeshin II was defeated and killed by ____________
(g) ______________a Chinese traveller, visited the court of Pulkeshin II.
Q-2 True or False:
Q-3 One word answer:
Q-4
Answer the following questions in short:
(1) In which year and where was the Pallava kingdom set up?
(2) Who was the greatest ruler of the Pallavas?
(3) Which was the reputed seat of learning in the South?
(4) Who was Dandin?
(5) Who was the founder the Chalukya dynasty?
(6) Who was the greatest ruler of the Chalukya dynasty?
Q-5
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Q-6
Answer the following questions in detail:
(1) Who was the most powerful king of the Chalukya dynasty? Give the names of any two kings defeated by him.
(2) Who were the Pallavas? What were their achievements in the field of architecture?
(3) The Pallavas were great patrons of art. Discuss.
(4) What do you know about the literature of the Pal lava period?
(5) What do you know about Pulakeshin II?
(6) Write a short note on art and architecture under the Chalukayas.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 The ________ rulers were great patrons of architecture and sculpture.
(i)
Gupta(ii)
Chalukya(iii)
PallavaQ-2 Kanchi was a reputed seat of learning in _________ India.
(i)
West(ii)
South(iii)
NorthQ-3 The founder of the _________ dynasty was Pulkeshin I.
(i)
Pallava(ii)
Chalukya(iii)
GuptaQ-4 _________ was the capital of Chalukyas.
(i)
Vietnam(ii)
Vatapi(iii)
none of theseChapter-14 Culture and Science
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:
(e) First ancient, residential university of the world was at _____________
Q-2 True or False:
(a) Ashoka built a large number of Stupas and Viharas.
(e) Panini was the great grammarian of the 5th century BC
Q-3 One word answer:
Q-4
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Q-5
Answer the following questions in short:
(1) What are the Vedas?
(2) Write the names of two secular texts of ancient India.
(3) What are Stupas and Chaityas?
(4) What are the Upanishads?
(5) What is the importance of epics?
(6) Which literature gives an account of South India?
(7) Write the names of four Vedas.
(8) Which Veda is the most ancient?
(9) Write the name of six Vedangas.
(10) What is the use of Vedangas?
(11) Who was the great teacher of Buddhism?
Q-6
Answer the following questions in detail:
(1) Who was Aryabhatta? What was his contribution to science?
(2) What were the achievements made by Indians in the field of medicine?
(3) What have been India's contributions in the field of mathematics?
(4) What is the significance of the Gupta age in the field of architecture?
(5) Write a short note on the Tamil literature.
Q-7
Distinguish between:
(1) The Jataka tales and the Pitikas
(2) The Yajurveda and the Atharvaveda
(3) Brahmanas and Aranyakas
(4) The Srautasutras and the Grihyasutras
(5) The Ramayana and the Mahabharata
Q-8
Define the following:
(1) Astronomy
(2) Phonetics
(3) Grammar
(4) Etymology
(5) Hymns
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 ________ is the motherland of our race.
(i)
UK(ii)
India(iii)
USAQ-2 The __________ literature is very rich and old as compared to the literature of any other country in the world.
(i)
UK(ii)
USA(iii)
IndianQ-3 The word 'Veda' means ___________.
(i)
knowledge(ii)
information(iii)
none of theseQ-4 There are ________ great epics.
(i)
two(ii)
three(iii)
fourChapter-15 The Earth in the Solar System
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:
(e) Saturn looks beautiful because of its ________ around it.
Q-2 True or False:
(e) Planets have their own heat and light.
Q-3 One word answer:
(b) The Sun and its family of planets, satellites, etc.
Q-4
Answer in one word or one sentence.
(1) What do we call a group of stars forming a definite pattern?
(2) Define a meteorite.
(3) Define the universe.
(4) What do you mean by the solar system?
Q-5
Answer the following questions in short:
(1) What are 'celestial bodies'?
(2) What do you mean by 'shooting stars'?
(3) What do you mean by 'Asteroids'?
(4) Give a brief description about 'Meteoroids'.
(5) What do you understand by a 'Comet'?
Q-6
Answer the following questions in detail:
(1) What do you mean by a 'Galaxy'? Give a brief description of the Milky way Galaxy.
(2) Explain the phases of Moon with a suitable diagram.
(3) Describe the concept of a constellation.
(4) Why is the Earth considered a unique planet?
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 _______ are the twinkling objects in the sky.
(i)
Crystals(ii)
Stars(iii)
SatellitesQ-2 The Sun, the moon and all those objects shining in the night sky are called __________.
(i)
satellites(ii)
celestial bodies(iii)
constellationQ-3 Our sun belongs to a galaxy called the _________ Galaxy
(i)
constellation(ii)
Milky Way(iii)
none of theseQ-4 The ______ is the centre of the solar system.
(i)
Mercury(ii)
Venus(iii)
SunChapter-16 Globe: Latitudes and Longitudes
Q-1
Answer the following questions in short:
(1) What do you mean by Indian Standard Time?
(2) What do you understand by time zones?
(3) Give any two uses of latitudes.
(4) What is the significance of the Equator?
(5) What is meant by Meridian?
Q-2
Answer the following questions in detail:
(1) Give details about the lines of latitude.
(2) How can we locate a place on the globe with the help of lines of longitudes and latitude? Explain it with a suitable diagram.
(3) Describe the heat zones of the Earth with the help of a diagram.
(4) Why has 82°30'E longitude been selected as the Standard Meridian for India?
Q-3
Answer in one word or one sentence:
(1) What do you mean by local time?
(2) What is the Equator?
(3) Name the longitude on which International Date line is located.
(4) What is a globe?
(5) Why does Russia have 11 time zones?
Q-4
Distinguish between:
(1) Local Time and Standard Time
(2) Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn
Q-5 Fill in the blanks:
(e) 66 ½° Sis known as __________
Q-6 True or False:
(e) In the Southern Hemishere, the parallel of 23½ 0 S is called the Tropic of Capricorn.
Q-7 One word answer:
(c) The 0° longitude passing through Greenwich in England.
Q-8
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Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 What is a globe?
(i)
Earth(ii)
True model of the earth(iii)
none of theseQ-2 Which of the following are shown on the globe in their true size?
(i)
Countries(ii)
Continents(iii)
both of theseQ-3 What is called a needle fixed through the globe in a tilted manner?
(i)
Orbit(ii)
Axis(iii)
LongitudeQ-4 What divides the earth into two equal parts?
(i)
Tropic of Cancer(ii)
Tropic of Capricorn(iii)
EquatorChapter-17 Motions of the Earth
Q-1
Answer the following questions in short:
(1) What do you mean by the circle of illumination?
(2) When do we observe a leap year?
(3) How are days and nights formed?
(4) Give any three effects of rotation.
(5) Give the importance of inclination of the Earth's axis.
(6) Why is there no season on equator?
Q-2
Answer the following questions in detail:
(1) Give a description of summer solstice.
(2) Describe equinoxes.
(3) What factors are responsible for change in seasons?
(4) Why are days longer than nights during the summer season?
(5) What are the effects of revolution?
Q-3
Distinguish between:
(1) Rotation and revolution
(2) Summer solstice and winter solstice.
(3) Perihelion and aphelion
Q-4 Fill in the blanks:
(a) Winter solstice falls on _________
(b) Equinoxes mean ____________
(c) Days and nights are equal on _____________
(d) 21st March marks the beginning of ______ in northern hemisphere.
(e) Leap year has ______ days.
(f) Australia celebrates its Christmas during ____ season.
Q-5 True or False:
(d) 21 March is called the Autumn equinox.
(e) When it is summer in Australia and South Africa, it is winter in India.
Q-6
Give answer in one word or in one sentence.
(a) Name the two motions of the Earth.
(b) What do you mean by revolution?
(c) At what angle is the axis inclined to the Earth's orbital plane?
(d) What do you mean by the word 'Solstice'?
(e) When does the Sun shines vertically on the equator?
(f) What is dawn?
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 The Earth has ______ types of motions.
(i)
two(ii)
three(iii)
fourQ-2 The Earth rotates on its ________.
(i)
equator(ii)
axis(iii)
longitudeQ-3 The Earth rotates on its axis once in _________ hours.
(i)
24(ii)
48(iii)
72Q-4 ________ are the divisions of the year according to regular or constant changes in the weather.
(i)
Climates(ii)
Seasons(iii)
none of theseChapter-18 Maps - Our Best Guides
Q-1
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 the maps?
(4) What does R.F. stand for?
(5) What is the chief feature of a globe?
(6) Name the four principal directions.
(7) Define a map.
Q-2
Answer the following questions in detail:
(1) Differentiate between a plan and a sketch.
(2) What are the different types of maps?
(3) What are the advantages of usings symbols on maps?
(4) Give a brief description of the components of a map.
(5) Differentiate between large scale maps and small scale maps.
(6) Define a globe? Also discuss its limitations.
(7) Suggest any two methods of finding directions.
Q-3 Fill in the blanks:
(a) In a world map, the maximum distortion is at the ___________
(b) A _____ is a drawing of a small area on a large scale.
(c) A rough drawing, drawn without scale is called __________
(d) No particular units of measurement is used with __________
(e) We use _____ to make a map more informative.
Q-4 True or False:
(e) North line is always given at the right side of maps.
Q-5 One word answer:
Q-6
Draw conventional symbols for the following features:
Settlements, metalled and unmetalled roads, international and state boundary, river, canal bridge, mosque, temple.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 What is a map?
(i)
A globe(ii)
A drawing of the earth’s surface on a flat paper according to scale(iii)
A projectionQ-2 What is physical map?
(i)
Showing natural features of the earth(ii)
Showing cities, towns and villages with boundaries(iii)
Showing rainfall, distribution of forests etc.Q-3 Which map gives more information?
(i)
Small scale map(ii)
Large scale map(iii)
Ordinary mapQ-4 A leap year has 366 days, which falls every ______ years.
(i)
two(ii)
three(iii)
fourChapter-19 Major Domains of the Earth
Q-1
Answer the following questions in short:
(1) What do you mean by biosphere?
(2) Name the highest and the deepest places of the Earth.
(3) Write down an important feature of troposphere.
(4) Why is the Earth called the 'blue planet'?
(5) Name the two continents that lie entirely in the southern hemisphere.
(6) Name two important gases of atmosphere.
(7) Give any two methods of protecting environment.
(8) What do you mean by 'Hydrosphere'?
Q-2
Answer the following questions in detail:
(1) Differentiate between atmosphere and lithosphere.
(2) Name the oceans found over the Earth's surface. Also give important features of the Pacific Ocean.
(3) How are the human activities responsible for creating imbalance in environment?
(4) Give a brief description of the layers of atmosphere with a diagram.
(5) State the importance of biosphere.
Q-3 Fill in the blanks:
(1) ____ and ____ are the research stations of India in Antarctica.
(2) Atmosphere consists _____ per cent of nitrogen.
(3) ____ is a unique feature found along the north-eastern coast of Australia.
(4) The watery part of the Earth is known as _______
(5) The parts of the Indian ocean, the Atlantic ocean and the Pacific ocean which surrounds Antarctica are called ______.
Q-4 True or False:
(e) The stratosphere is the uppermost layer of atmosphere.
(f) The Pacific ocean is the largest ocean in the world.
Q-5 One word answer:
Q-6
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Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Life exists in this zone:
(i)
Lithosphere(ii)
Biosphere(iii)
HydrosphereQ-2 It is the only continent through which the tropic of Cancer, the Equator, and the Tropic of Capricorn pass:
(i)
Asia(ii)
Europe(iii)
AfricaQ-3 It is the world’s longest mountain range.
(i)
The Andes(ii)
The Mount Everest(iii)
The Karakoram RangeQ-4 Which ocean is ‘S’ shaped?
(i)
The Pacific Ocean(ii)
The Atlantic Ocean(iii)
The Indian OceanChapter-20 Our Country: India
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:
(1) The longest east flowing river is the _____________
(2) Only the ___ and the ___ flows through western coastal plain and make estuaries.
(3) The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are separated by a wide channel called the ___ channel.
(4) The Lakshadweep Islands are of ____ origin.
(5) The Northern plains are made up of ____ soil.
Q-2 True or False:
(e) Sunderban delta is the largest delta of the world.
Q-3 One word answer:
Q-4
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Q-5
Answer the following questions in short:
(1) Answer the following questions in short:
(2) Give the location of the Malwa Plateau.
(3) Name the neighbouring countries of India.
(4) Why is a large concentration of population found in the Northern Plains?
(5) Name the major physical divisions of India.
(6) Name the two major rivers which fall into the Arabian Sea.
(7) Name the states having a common capital. Also name the capital.
(8) How many states and union territories are there in India?
Q-6
Answer the following questions in detail:
(1) Give any three features of northern plain.
(2) Give a description of the political and administrative divisions of India.
(3) Give a description about the Malwa Plateau and the Deccan Plateau.
(4) Differentiate between the Western coastal plain and the Eastern coastal plain.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 India is one of the most important countries in the continent of _______.
(i)
Asia(ii)
Africa(iii)
AustraliaQ-2 India has an area of about _________ million sq. km.
(i)
3.18(ii)
3.28(iii)
3.38Q-3 There are ________ countries that share land boundaries with India.
(i)
six(ii)
seven(iii)
eightQ-4 India has _______ states.
(i)
28(ii)
29(iii)
30Chapter-21 The Government
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:
Q-2 True or False:
Q-3 One word answer:
Q-4
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Q-5
Answer the following questions:
(1) Why do we need a government?
(2) What can be the basis for classifying a government?
(3) What is meant by universal adult franchise?
(4) Mention any two functions of a government.
(5) What are the main characteristics of a democracy?
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Forms of _________ refer to the institutions and the working of those institutions.
(i)
government(ii)
schools(iii)
collegesQ-2 ________ is necessary to organise people.
(i)
Prejudice(ii)
Government(iii)
none of theseQ-3 The __________ passes laws.
(i)
legislature(ii)
executive(iii)
judiciaryQ-4 The laws are put into effect by the _______.
(i)
Judiciary(ii)
Executive(iii)
legislatureChapter-22 Local Government (Section - I) The Panchayati Raj (The Three-Tier System)
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:
(e) The Secretary is a ____ employee.
Q-2 True or False:
(e) The Zila Parishad makes plans for the development of a block.
Q-3 One word answer:
Q-4
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Q-5
Answer the questions given below:
(1) Describe the structure of the Panchayati Raj system.
(2) How is a Block Samiti formed?
(3) How is the Zila Parishad formed?
(4) What are the functions of the Zila Parishad?
(5) Mention the significance of the Panchayati Raj.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 There is _______ Central Government for the whole country.
(i)
one(ii)
no(iii)
both of theseQ-2 There are _______ Union Territories in India.
(i)
seven(ii)
eight(iii)
nineQ-3 The members of a Gram Panchayat are elected for a term of __________ years.
(i)
three(ii)
four(iii)
fiveQ-4 The Panchayati Raj is a _______ system.
(i)
two-tier(ii)
three-tier(iii)
four-tierChapter-23 Local Government (Section - II)
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:
(e) A person who has attained the age of ______can vote in the elections of local self- government.
Q-2 True or False:
(e) Some seats are reserved in a corporation or municipality for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
Q-3 One word answer:
Q-4
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Q-5
Answer the following questions:
(1) What is a 'Nagar Panchayat'? Describe its functions.
(2) How is a Municipality formed?
(3) Mention the functions of a Municipality and a Municipal Corporation.
(4) What are the sources of income of a local self-government?
(5) Describe the relationship of local bodies and state government.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 A _____ is a local self-governing body in smaller towns and cities.
(i)
government(ii)
municipality(iii)
none of theseQ-2 The number of elected members is usually between fifty and _________.
(i)
ten(ii)
hundred(iii)
fifteenQ-3 The local bodies work under the overall control of the __________ government.
(i)
central(ii)
state(iii)
unionQ-4 This is a government on district level.
(i)
Zilla Parishad(ii)
municipality(iii)
none of theseChapter-24 Rural Administration or District Administration
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:
(e) An SP or an SSP is the highest official of the department of ________in a district.
Q-2 True or False:
(e) The court of the Sessions Judge is the highest court for civil cases in the district.
Q-3 One word answer:
Q-4
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Q-5
Answer the following questions:
(1) Why has India been divided into districts?
(2) What are the functions of a District Collector/District Magistrate? Describe.
(3) Name three officers with their departments and duties.
(4) Describe the supervision process of Panchayati Raj by the District Collector.
(5) Who can award a death sentence at the district level?
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 India is the _________ largest country in the world.
(i)
fifth(ii)
sixth(iii)
seventhQ-2 A district is a unit of __________.
(i)
government(ii)
none of these(iii)
administration
Q-3 ________ is a civil officer with power to administer and enforce law in a district.
(i)
District Megistrate(ii)
Judge(iii)
none of theseQ-4 ________ is the income of a government from all sources appropriated for the payment of the public expenses.
(i)
Expense(ii)
Revenue(iii)
both of theseChapter-25 Making a Living - Rural Livelihoods and Urban Livelihoods
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:
Q-2 True or False:
(e) A tailor weaves clothes for the villagers.
Q-3 One word answer:
Q-4
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Q-5
Answer the following questions:
(1) Name the different types of livelihoods in a village.
(2) Write a note on different types of farmers.
(3) What is meant by a secondary activity or occupation? Name any three.
(4) Describe the various types of livelihoods in cities.
(5) Explain the causes of migration.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 ___________ helps individuals to make progress.
(i)
Animal(ii)
Substitution(iii)
Co-operationQ-2 The farmers who own more than _______ hectares or land are called large-scale farmers.
(i)
four(ii)
five(iii)
sixQ-3 _______ makes tools and implements of iron for the farming community.
(i)
Shopkeeper(ii)
Carpenter(iii)
BlacksmithQ-4 _________ sews clothes.
(i)
Carpenter(ii)
Tailor(iii)
none of these