Question bank

Chapter-1   When, Where and How
Q-1 Match the following columns:
Q-2 Fill in the blanks
1. The period from_______ to______ century AD witnessed considerable changes in Indian history.
2. In Sanskrit literature, India is called ______
3. ____were patronized by the rulers.
4. Delhi Sultanate was founded by ______ .
Q-3 Answer the following questions in short.
1. Which countries comprise the Indian subcontinent?
2. Mention the time span of the Medieval Period in India.
3. Name any two foreign travellers who visited India during the Medieval Period.
Q-4 Answer the following questions in long:
1. In what ways has the meaning of the term 'Hindustan' changed over time?
2. Bring out the changes noticeable in religion during the Medieval Period.
3. Discuss the sources of the Medieval Period.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 The Medieval Period began in India in

(i)

8th century AD

(ii)

9th century AD

(iii)

10th century AD

(iv)

11th century AD

Q-2 Archaeology is the study of

(i)

music and painting

(ii)

historical remains

(iii)

coins

(iv)

All of the above
Q-3 Manuscripts are kept in

(i)

museums

(ii)

archives

(iii)

library

(iv)

shop
Q-4 

Who brought the teaching of the holy Quran to India?

(i)

Merchants and Traders

(ii)

Foreigners

(iii)

Sufi

(iv)

None of the above
Chapter-2   New Kings and Kingdoms
Q-1 Match the following columns:
Q-2 Fill in the blanks
1. Mahmmud of Ghazni raided India .............................. times.
2. Muhammad Ghori defeated Prithviraj Chauhan in the ............... battle of ........
3...................................... was the founder of the imperial Cholas kingdom.
4. The earliest Turkish invader in India was ................... .
5. The Pala dynasty was founded by ..................... with his capital at ...................
Q-3 Write the years correctly :
1. When did Mahmud of Ghazni's rule begin?
2. When did Mahmud of Ghazni's rule end?
3. When Muhammad Ghori attacked Prithvi Raj Chauhan?
Q-4 Name the dynasties of the following rulers :
1. Mihir Bhoj ______
2. Devapala _______
3. Prithvi raj Chauhan _______
Q-5 Answer the following questions in short:
1. Who took the title of Gangaikonda?
2. What is meant by Taniyur?
3. What was the purpose of performing 'hiranya-garbha'?
4. Who was the most powerful rulers of the Pala dynasty?
Q-6 Answer the following questions in long:
1. Explain the administration system of the Chola empire?
2. How did the Rashtrakuta become powerful?
3. Explain the art and architecture of the Chola empire.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 

Gopuram was a

(i)

tower

(ii)

hall

(iii)

ground

(iv)

gateway
Q-2 

Who travel led India along with Mahmmud of Ghazni?

(i)

Muhammod Ghori

(ii)

Chand Bardai

(iii)

Al Beruni

(iv)

Al Masaudi
Q-3 

Which kingdom was not involved in tripartite struggle?

(i)

The Cholas

(ii)

The Pratiharas

(iii)

The Palas

(iv)

The Rashtrakutas
Q-4 

Who was the founder of the the Chola kingdom in the 9th century?

(i)

Rajaraja - I

(ii)

Rajendra-1

(iii)

Vijayalaya

(iv)

None of the above
Q-5 

The smallest unit of the Chola empire was:

(i)

Mandalam

(ii)

Valanadu

(iii)

Nadu

(iv)

Taniyur
Chapter-3   Administration and Societies Under the Mughals
Q-1 Fill in the blanks
1. The Mughal administration was highly ............... .
2. Mir Bakshi was the emperor's chief ............... advisor.
3. The imperial ............... were used instead of signatures on farmans.
4. The peacock throne was made of pure ............... and studded with ............... .
5. Land revenue or .............. was the chief source of income.
Q-2 Write 'True' or 'False' against each statement:
1. Akbar divided the empire into twelve subas or provinces.
2. The French jeweller Tavernier was invited by Jahangir.
3. Akbar organised his nobility to see all his jewels and the army into the mansabdari system.
4. Roshanara helped Shah Jahan in administration.
5. Chief Qazi was the head of the judicial department.
Q-3 Name the following persons.
1. The head of all administration.
2. Controlled the revenue department and without his permission no jagir can be allotted.
3. Held a rank in the government. He also have to maintain some cavalrymen.
4. An officer in the government who collected secret information.
5. Without his/her support the royal ladies would not get their supplies of silk and brocade. He/she got them made in the Karkhanas.
Q-4 Answer the following question in short:
1. What was Diwan-i-Khas used for?
2. What was the empire of Akbar divided into?
3. What was the work of Mir Bakshi?
4. Who had to be addressed as 'Almpaneh'?
5. Who invited French jeweller Tavernier?
6. What was the main focus of life of Zeb-un-Nisa?
Q-5 Answer the following questions in detail
1. How did Akbar divide his empire?
2. Who is a true ruler?
3. What was the mansabdari system?
4. Describe the peacock throne.
5. What were zat and sawar?
Chapter-4   Special Change: Mobile and Settled Communities
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:
1. The name Assam has been derived from the word ............... .
2. The first Ahom king was ............... .
3. The most powerful Gond ruler was ............... .
4. In subcontinent the society was divided according to the rules of ............... .
5. .............. organisation is based on kinship or clan loyalties.
Q-2 Write True or False:
1. The tribes led a simple life.
2. The Ahoms and the Gonds established their own kingdoms.
3. Garhgaon was one of the major centres of the Ahoms.
4. Rani Durgavati was the most famous Ahom queen. She died fighting the Mughals.
5. The main language of the Gonds is Gondi.
6. The Central Bhils live in the mountain regions in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Uttranchal.
7. Some nomads are hunters and plant gatherers.
Q-3 Match the following:
Q-4 Answer the following questions in short:
1. When did Assam become part of the British India?
2. What do you know about the dress and jewellery of the Gonds?
3. Who ranked highest among the Varnas?
4. Who performed johar?
Q-5 Answer the following questions in detail:
1. Who are the tribals ? Name some of the important tribes in India.
2. Define Bhils in your own language.
3. Write a note on the village administration of the Gonds.
4. Throw some light on the history of the Ahoms.
5. What do you know about the customs and beliefs of the Ahoms?
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 The Varna rules were prescribed by

(i)

Gonds

(ii)

Brahmanas

(iii)

Bhils

(iv)

None of these
Q-2 Chero tribe was attacked by

(i)

Rajputs

(ii)

Mughals

(iii)

Raja Man Singh

(iv)

None of these
Q-3 Who was the illustrious queen of Gonds?

(i)

Padmavati

(ii)

Laxmibai

(iii)

Durgavati

(iv)

None of these
Q-4 Parjas are a sub-group of

(i)

Gonds

(ii)

Ahoms

(iii)

Bhils

(iv)

None of these
Q-5 The Gond Raj as of ............... and Chanda are examples of an adivasi aristocracy.

(i)

Garha - Mandia

(ii)

Chero tribe

(iii)

Minas

(iv)

None of these
Q-6 A threefold division of society into priests, warriors and commoners was a part of the ......... hesitage .

(i)

Hindi

(ii)

Aryan

(iii)

Brahmana

(iv)

All of these
Chapter-5   Religious Movements
Q-1 Write True or False:
1. One of the incarnations of Vishnu is 'Hanuman'.
2. The ultimate goal of all Hindus is to pray god.
3. One of the Hindu mathas is at Badrinath.
4. Ramanuja was indeed a great theologist.
5. Some of the Bhakti saints preached in foreign languages.
6. The Hindus and the Muslims were brotherly and loving of each other.
7. The Sufis were divided into different sects.
8. Swami Ramananda was Kabir's Guru.
Q-2 Answer the following questions in short:
1. Write the names of two Hindu sects.
2. Which was the most widespread religion in Medieval India?
3. Where was Shankaracharya born?
4. Who was one of the most popular followers of Bhakti Marg?
5. What helped the Hindus and the Muslims in broadening their religious horizons?
6. What did the Bhakti saints believe?
7. What were the teachings of Ramanuja?
8. Who authenticated the holy book, Guru Granth Sahib?
Q-3 Answer the following questions in detail:
1. Define Hinduism.
2. What do you understand by the Bhakti movement in Hinduism?
3. What were the teachings of Bhakti saints?
4. Who were Sufi saints? What did they do?
5. What are the main principles of Islam?
Q-4

Rearrange the following accordingly:
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Who established four 'mathas' of Hindu culture at four corners of India?

(i)

Ramanuja

(ii)

Shankaracharya

(iii)

Madhava

(iv)

Chaitanya
Q-2 The Raj puts in North India were the followers of ...........

(i)

Vaishnavism

(ii)

Hinduism

(iii)

Shaivism

(iv)

None of these
Q-3 A majority of people followed Shaivism, Vaishanism and Jainism in

(i)

Delhi Sultanate

(ii)

India

(iii)

Pakistan

(iv)

South India
Q-4 The Mughals observed Islam ........... .

(i)

democratically

(ii)

liberally

(iii)

orthodoxically

(iv)

None of these
Q-5 Hindu saints emphasised on Bhakti as a means to attain .......

(i)

salvation

(ii)

wealth

(iii)

peace of mind

(iv)

none of these
Q-6 The Sufi saints did not believe in ........... worship.

(i)

idol

(ii)

image

(iii)

picture

(iv)

all of these
Q-7 Guru Nanak was born at .........

(i)

Talwandi

(ii)

Balwandi

(iii)

Bhiwandi

(iv)

None of these
Chapter-6   Springing of Regional Cultures
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:
1 .............. was the writer of Prithvirajraso.
2. Geet Govinda was written by ............... .
3. The Ragmala painting were painted in the ............... style.
4. The regional kingdoms of ............... and ............... were very famous for music.
5. Urdu was formed by the fusion of ............... 
6. The Amuktamalyada was composed by .............. .
Q-2 Write True or False:
1. Purandaradasa composed as many as 475,000 songs in the Kannada language.
2. Amir Khusrau was not well-versed in Braj bhasha.
3. Sanskrit was the official language under the Mughals.
4. Regional languages developed during the early Medieval period.
5. Sitar was invented by Abul Fazi.
6. Raja Man Singh Tomar and Mian Tansen belonged to Gwalior.
7. Geel Govinds was written by Mansur.
Q-3 Match the following columns
Q-4 Answer the following questions in short:
1. Why was Urdu known as a camp language?
2. List some regional languages which developed during the early Medieval period.
3. During which period did translation of the epics, the Mahabharata and the Ramayana take place?
4. Who were the pioneers of miniature painting in India?
5. Who is the author of 'Padmavat'?
6. Who was the most influential musician from the Delhi Sultanate period?
7. What is Brajbhasha?
8. From which part of the country did 'Ektara' and 'Dotara' originate?
Q-5 Answer the following questions in detail:
1. Write a note on literary activities in the Mughal Period.
2. What do you know about the miniature painting?
3. What Raja Man Singh Tomar is known for?
4. What helped in fusion of Hindu and Muslim ideas? How?
5. Write a note on devotional music during the medieval period.
6. Write a note on the 'Classical' dance forms during the medieval period.
7. Write a note on the folk music in Bengal.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Tansen was a court musician during ............... reign.

(i)

Babur's

(ii)

Akbar's

(iii)

Humayun's
Q-2 Chaitanya led the Bhakti Movement in

(i)

Odisha

(ii)

Bihar

(iii)

Bengal
Q-3 Miniature paintings are executed on a very small scale on perishable material, such as

(i)

Paper

(ii)

Cloth

(iii)

Both of these

(iv)

None of these
Q-4 Mughal paintings were a unique blend of Indian, Persian and ................. styles.

(i)

Islamic

(ii)

Mugal

(iii)

Hindu

(iv)

None of these
Q-5 Ain-i-Akbari is a part of

(i)

Baburnama

(ii)

Akbarnama

(iii)

Ain-i-Jahangiri

(iv)

None of these
Q-6 Tansen could light fires by singing raga

(i)

Mallhar

(ii)

Deepak

(iii)

Chirag

(iv)

None of these
Q-7 The dawn of Islamic rule under the Delhi Sultanate and later the Mughal Empire over northern India caused considerable cultural

(i)

interchange

(ii)

exchange

(iii)

damage

(iv)

loss
Chapter-7   The Eighteenth Century India
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:
1. Hyder Ali was the ruler of ............... .
2. Sawai Jai Singh founded the Pink City of ............... .
3 ............... became the independent ruler of Bengal and shifted his capital to Murshidabad.
4.............. was the first Peshwa.
5............... was able leader of the Sikhs after the death of Guru Gobind Singh.
Q-2 Answer the following questions in short
1. Who was the least threatening and least ambitious of Mughal monarchs?
2. When did Shivaji die?
Q-3 Write True or False:
1. Farrukhsiyar felt the supremacy of the Saiyid brothers as irksome.
2. As the Indian revolt of 1857 spread, Sepoy regiments seized Delhi.
3. The Mughal rule had simply made enough of a positive contribution to justify its continuance.
4. Nadir Shah occupied and plundered Delhi, but spared the Peacock throne.
Q-4 Match the following accordingly:
Q-5 Answer the folllowing questions in detail
1. What do you understand by the Black Hole?
2. What were the causes of the decline of the Mughal empire?
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 The Persian King Nadir Shah invaded India from the

(i)

North West

(ii)

North East

(iii)

North South

(iv)

None of these
Q-2 The Mughal state invested neither in agricultural expansion nor in

(i)

Warfare

(ii)

Manufacturing

(iii)

Exports

(iv)

None of these
Q-3 Ranjit Singh's effective rule lasted four decades, from 1801 to

(i)

1837

(ii)

1838

(iii)

1839

(iv)

1840
Q-4 The Nizam-ul-Mulk had consolidated his position in

(i)

Tamilnadu

(ii)

Kerala

(iii)

Hyderabad

(iv)

None of these
Q-5 Murshid Auli Khan was the Governor of

(i)

Kerala

(ii)

Hyderabad

(iii)

Bengal

(iv)

Indore
Q-6 The Marathas served in the kingdoms of ........ and Golconda.

(i)

Bijapur

(ii)

Kerala

(iii)

Hyderabad

(iv)

Bengal
Chapter-8   Environment
Q-1 Very Short Answer Type Questions
1. What do you mean by environment?
2. Name the major components of environment.
3. What do you mean by biosphere?
4. What do you understand by abiotic environment?
5. Name the domain of water.
6. Name the two major components of biotic environment.
7. What do you mean by human environment? Also give any two examples of human environment.
8. What is an ecosystem?
Q-2 Fill in the blanks:
1. _______ environment refers to non-living things.
2. Land, water, air, plants and animals are the elements of _______ environment
3.______ is the solid crust, made up of rocks and minerals.
4.______ includes all the living components of environment.
Q-3 Short Answer Type Questions
1. Differentiate between natural environment and human environment.
2. Differentiate between lithosphere and atmosphere. Also state their importance.
3. Differentiate between biotic environment and abiotic environment.
4. How are the domains of water and life different from each other?
5. How are human beings responsible for making changes in environment? Discuss.
Q-4 Write true or false
1. Both Antarctica and Sahara desert have the same environment.
2. Abiotic environment contains land, water, minerals, etc.
3. The domain of water is known as the atmosphere.
4. 'Zoo' is an example of man-made environment.
5. Man creates human environment by interacting with natural environment.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Which of the following is an example of biotic environment?

(i)

Mineral

(ii)

Rocks

(iii)

River

(iv)

Plants
Q-2 The domain of life is called

(i)

atmosphere

(ii)

lithosphere

(iii)

biosphere

(iv)

hydrosphere
Q-3 Which of the following elements are included in lithosphere?

(i)

Mountains

(ii)

Soil

(iii)

Plateau

(iv)

All of the above
Q-4 Which is not a natural ecosystem?

(i)

Desert

(ii)

Aquarium

(iii)

Forest

(iv)

Grassland
Q-5 Which is a human made environment?

(i)

School

(ii)

Plains

(iii)

Railways

(iv)

Both (a) and (c)
Chapter-9   Inside Our Earth
Q-1 Very Short Answer Type Questions
1. What are seismic waves?
2. What do you mean by fossils?
3. What do SIAL and SIMA stand for?
4. Name the minerals of which the core of the earth is made up.
5. What do you mean by sediments?
6. What is asthenosphere?
7. Name the three layers present in the earth's interior.
8. What do you mean by rocksphere?
9. Give two types of igneous rocks.
10. What are metamorphic rocks?
Q-2 Fill in the blanks:
1. Deccan Plateau is made up of ___.
2. When sediments are compressed and hardened then _____ are formed.
3. Lithosphere is floating on ______
4.______ are the most important sources to know about the interior of the earth.
5. The earth's crust is made up of various types of ______
Q-3 Short Answer Type Questions
1. Give a brief account of the layers of the earth.
2. State the characteristics of igneous rocks.
3. Give any four features of sedimentary rocks.
4. How are different forms of rocks formed in a cyclic manner?
5. State the various uses of rocks.
6. How are the metamorphic rocks formed?
Q-4 State 'True' or 'False'.
1. Igneous rocks are largely found over the earth's surface.
2. Metamorphic rocks are formed due to heat and pressure exerted on igneous and sedimentary rocks.
3. Basalt is an example of extrusive igneous rocks.
4. The upper crust of the earth is made up of silica and magnesium.
5. Sedimentary rocks are mostly found in layers.
Q-5 Match the following:
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 What is the upper thin layer of lithosphere called?

(i)

Mantle

(ii)

Crust

(iii)

Core

(iv)

None of the above
Q-2 The deepest part (core) of the earth is made up of

(i)

Silica and Aluminum

(ii)

Silica and Magnesium

(iii)

Silica and Nickle

(iv)

Iron and Nickle
Q-3 Which of the following rocks are called primary rocks or parent rocks?

(i)

Igneous rocks

(ii)

Sedimentary rocks

(iii)

Metamorphic rocks

(iv)

All of the above
Q-4 Which of the following is an example of intrusive igneous rock?

(i)

granite

(ii)

basalt

(iii)

sandstone

(iv)

coal
Q-5 In which of the following rocks are fossils are found?

(i)

Metamorphic rocks

(ii)

Igneous rocks

(iii)

Sedimentary rocks

(iv)

All the above
Chapter-10   Our Changing Earth - Internal Forces
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:
1. The seismic waves are recorded by an instrument called ______
2. Vesuvius volcano is a _____ volcano.
3. A volcano is a ____ , through which molten lava ejected.
4. Magma is mainly formed by _____ and ____ rocks.
5.______ measures the magnitude and intensity of earthquake in numeric value.
Q-2 State 'True' or 'False':
1. The epicentre is just below the focus inside the earth.
2. The disequillibrium in any part of the earth is the major cause of an earthquake.
3. The waves generated by an earthquake are called seismic waves.
4. Endogenetic forces work over the earth's surface.
5. Active volcano constantly ejects lava, gases, ashes and fragmented materials.
Q-3 Match the Columns:
Q-4 Give answer in short
1. What is a volcano?
2. What is an earthquake?
3. Give any two examples of endogenetic forces.
4. Give any two agents of exogenetic forces.
5. What do you mean by the focus of an earthquake?
6. What do you mean by epicentre?
7. What are seismic waves?
8. What is the use of a seismograph?
9. What is Richter Scale?
10. Who invented the Richter Scale?
Q-5 Give answer in details
1. Differentiate between endogenetic forces and exogenetic forces with examples.
2. How do we measure the intensity of an earthquake?
3. Give a brief description about different types of volcanoes.
4. Explain the world wide distribution of earthquakes.
5. Discuss the effects of volcanoes and earthquakes in brief.
6. What protective measures should we take during an earthquake?
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Which of the following is an example of endogenetic forces?

(i)

Plate tectonics

(ii)

Water fall

(iii)

Moving of glacier

(iv)

Sea waves
Q-2 Which of the following is a part of the volcano?

(i)

Vent

(ii)

Magma chamber

(iii)

Crater

(iv)

All of the above
Q-3 The place where the earthquake originates first is called

(i)

Epicentre

(ii)

Seismic waves

(iii)

Focus

(iv)

Lithosphere
Q-4 'Etna' volcano is an example of which type of volcano?

(i)

Extinct

(ii)

Active

(iii)

Dormant

(iv)

Both (b) and (c)
Chapter-11   Our Changing Earth - External Forces
Q-1 State 'True' or 'False':
1. Waterfalls form where the alternate layers of hard and soft rocks are found.
2. A river has very less capacity of erosion, when it flows through mountainous region.
3. Running water is an active agent of erosion.
4. Rivers form meanders during their lower course.
5. Stack is an erosional landform created by sea waves.
Q-2 Fill in the blanks:
1. A greater size of gorge is known as ______
2. _____ is the deposition of fine silt carried by wind from a distant place.
3.______ are narrow, knife like mountain ridges formed by the erosion of two or more adjoining cirque.
4. ______ are formed when wind erodes the lower section of the rock more than the upper.
Q-3 Match the following columns:
Q-4 Give answer in short
1. What do you mean by weathering?
2. What do you mean by erosion?
3. Name any two depositional landforms created by a river.
4. Name any two erosional landforms created by a glacier.
5. What do you mean by glacial moraines?
6. Name any two erosional and depositional landforms created by wind.
7. How are beaches formed?
8. What is barkhans?
9. What are levees?
10. What is a delta?
Q-5 Give answer in detail
1. Discuss about the different types of weathering.
2. Differentiate between ox-bow lake and flood plains.
3. Discuss the formation of delta in detail.
4. Give a brief description of the landforms created by a river during its upper course.
5. Differentiate between weathering and erosion.
6. Give brief description about any three landforms created by sea waves.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Which of the following is not an agent of physical weathering?

(i)

Frost

(ii)

Wind

(iii)

Oxygen

(iv)

lnsolation
Q-2 Which of the following is an example of biological agent of weathering?

(i)

Oxygen

(ii)

Carbon dioxide

(iii)

Animals

(iv)

Frost
Q-3 During which course does a river have the tremendous capacity to erode down the land?

(i)

Upper course

(ii)

Middle course

(iii)

Lower course

(iv)

both (b) and (d)
Q-4 Colorado river is located in

(i)

U.K.

(ii)

U.S.A.

(iii)

Russia

(iv)

Mexico
Q-5 Which of the following is the example of deposition by sea waves?

(i)

Sea caves

(ii)

Sea stacks

(iii)

Beach

(iv)

Sea arches
Chapter-12   The Atmosphere
Q-1 State 'True' or 'False':
1. Exosphere is the lower layer of the atmosphere.
2. The air pressure is highest at sea level.
3. Convectional rainfall is common in equatorial region.
4. Stratosphere is almost free from clouds and associated weather phenomena.
5. Nitrogen is the least found gas in the atmosphere.
Q-2 Fill in the blanks:
1. The temperature at which saturation is reached is called the _____
2.______ is a horizontal movement of air.
3. The winds blowing almost in the same direction throughout the year are called ___ winds.
4. ______ gas protects us from the harmful ultraviolet rays.
Q-3 Match the following columns:
Q-4 Answer in short:
1. What do you mean by temperature?
2. What do you mean by pressure?
3. What is humidity?
4. Define seasonal winds.
5. What do you understand by 'loo' ?
6. Define wind.
7. What do you mean by weather?
8. What is climate?
9. Name the layer which reflects radio waves.
10. What do you mean by relative humidity?
11. Give the importance of water vapour.
12. Name the main constituents of air.
13. Give the elements of weather and climate.
Q-5 Answer in detail.
1. Give the main features of troposphere.
2. Give a brief description about the main constituents of atmosphere.
3. Differentiate between stratosphere and ionosphere.
4. What do you mean by troposphere? Give the main types of rainfall.
5. Differentiate between absolute humidity and relative humidity.
6. Give a brief description about the different types of wind with examples.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 What percentage of oxygen is found in atmosphere?

(i)

78%

(ii)

2 1%

(iii)

99%

(iv)

0.03%
Q-2 Which of the following gases is called a greenhouse gas?

(i)

Oxygen

(ii)

Ozone

(iii)

Nitrogen

(iv)

Carbon dioxide
Q-3 Which of the following gases absorbs the harmful ultraviolet rays radiated from the sun?

(i)

Methane

(ii)

Helium

(iii)

Ozone

(iv)

Nitrogen
Q-4 Which of the following is the lower most layer of atmosphere?

(i)

Stratosphere

(ii)

Mesosphere

(iii)

Ionosphere

(iv)

Troposphere
Q-5 Radio communication is possible due to

(i)

Ionosphere

(ii)

Exosphere

(iii)

Troposhere

(iv)

Stratosphere
Chapter-13   Water
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:
1._________are the huge harbour waves.
2. Indian Ocean has an average depth of ____
3. Gulf Stream is a ______ ocean current that lies in the Atlantic Ocean.
4. The regular movements of water from one part of the ocean to another are called _______
5. The ______ occur at intervals of about 12 hours and 26 minutes.
Q-2 State 'True' or 'False'
1. Tides help in navigation.
2. The areas where the warm and cold currents meet provide the best fishing ground of the world.
3. Indian Ocean is the largest ocean of the world.
4. Oceans are very important in terms of providing fresh water.
5. Tsunami cause great destruction of life and property in coastal areas.
Q-3 Match the following Columns
Q-4 Give answer in short:
1. What do you mean by water cycle or hydrological cycle?
2. What do you mean by Tides?
3. Define ocean currents.
4. Name the biggest and the smallest ocean of the world.
5. Name any two islands located in the Indian Ocean.
6. Give the two factors which affect the salinity of ocean in different places.
7. Name the movements of ocean water.
8. Name the strait which separates North America from Asia.
9. Give the distribution of land and water over the earth's surface.
10. Give any two effects of tides.
11. Define waves.
Q-5 Give answer in detail:
1. Give any four features of the Pacific Ocean.
2. What is salinity? Explain in detail.
3. Give any four effects of ocean currents.
4. What are spring tides and neap tides?
5. How do the ocean currents originate? Explain.
6. How are tsunami caused?
7. Give any three features of the Indian Ocean.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 About what percentage of the earth is covered by land?

(i)

29%

(ii)

28%

(iii)

21 %

(iv)

27%
Q-2 Earth is also considered as ________

(i)

Red Planet

(ii)

Green Planet

(iii)

Blue Planet

(iv)

Largest Planet
Q-3 Which of the following is not an example of fresh water?

(i)

Ice caps

(ii)

Atmosphere

(iii)

Oceans

(iv)

Rivers
Q-4 The Dolphin Ridge is located in the

(i)

Indian Ocean

(ii)

Atlantic Ocean

(iii)

Pacific Ocean

(iv)

Arctic Ocean
Q-5 The average salinity of sea water is

(i)

35/1000

(ii)

38/1000

(iii)

39/1000

(iv)

30/1000
Chapter-14   Human Environment Interactions. The Tropical and the Subtropical Regions
Q-1 Write True or False:
1. The Sunderban delta is the largest delta of the world.
2. Anaconda and boa constrictor are found in the terai region of Himalayas.
3. The Ganga-Brahmaputra basin has monsoon type of climate.
4. Wheat is an important food crop in the Amazon basin.
5. Rainfall and temperature are important factors of plant growth.
Q-2 Fill in the blanks:
1. _______ is the staple food crop of the people of the Amazon basin.
2. ________ highway made transportation to any part of the rainforest of the Amazon basin easy.
3. The rubber gatherers in Amazon basin are known as ________
4. The Ganga-Brahmaputra basin lies in ______
5. The Brahmaputra river originates from the Mansarovar lake in _______
Q-3 Match the following columns:
Q-4 Answer in brief
1. What do you mean by environment?
2. Name the countries which are the parts the Amazon basin.
3. Name the highway that makes transportation easy in the rainforests.
4. Mention the importance of rainforests of the Amazon basin.
5. Name the important occupational activities prevailing in the Amazon basin.
6. Name the sources of rivers Ganga and Brahmaputra.
7. What do you mean by ' loo' ?
8. Give any two points of difference between the Amazon basin and the Ganga-Brahmaputra basin.
9. What type of forests are grown in the Sunderban Delta?
10. Name the animals found in the foothil ls of the Himalayas
11. Name the animals found in the Amazon basin.
12. Name any two tree species found in the rainforests of the Amazon basin and the Ganga-Brahmaputra basin each.
Q-5 Answer in detail:
1. Compare the life style of the people o f the Amazon basin and the Ganga-Brahmaputra plain.
2. Give any four features of the Ganga-Brahmaputra plain.
3. Explain the economic activities of the people in the Ganga-Brahmaputra basin.
4. Explain the interrelationship between environment and human beings.
5. Compare the climatic conditions between the Amazon basin and the Ganga-Brahmaputra basin.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Which of the following are the main factors in our environment?

(i)

Physical features and climate

(ii)

Climate and natural vegetation

(iii)

Natural vegetation and soil

(iv)

None of the above
Q-2 Which of the following is not a part of Amazon Basin?

(i)

Bolivia

(ii)

Brazil

(iii)

Equator

(iv)

Chile
Q-3 Which of the following animal is found in the rainforests of the Amazon basin?

(i)

Lizard

(ii)

Anaconda

(iii)

Flying Fox

(iv)

All the above
Q-4 Which of the following type of agriculture is practised in the Amazon basin?

(i)

Slash and burn

(ii)

Commercial agriculture

(iii)

Intensive agriculture

(iv)

All the above
Q-5 Which state is not related with the Ganga-Brahmaputra Plain?

(i)

Uttar Pradesh

(ii)

Karnataka

(iii)

Bihar

(iv)

Assam
Chapter-15   Life in The Temperate Grasslands
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:
1.____ and ____ sheep are the popular species reared in veld.
2. Prairies cover parts of _____ and parts of _____
3. ______ predominates in the drier sections of the prairies.
4. _______ mountain is located to the east of velds.
Q-2 Write True or False:
1. Velds are located in North America.
2. The Kalahari desert is located to the west of veld.
3. The grassland of South Africa is called the veld.
4. Prairies are called as the 'granaries of the world'.
5. Rice is the most important crop of the prairies.
Q-3 Match the following columns:
Q-4 Give answers in short:
1. What do you mean by Estancia?
2. What do you mean by mixed farming?
3. Name any two factors which favour the growth of grasslands.
4. Name two types of grasslands.
5. Define 'Chinook'.
6. Name two important economic activities of Prairie.
7. Name the protected animal in Prairie.
8. What are the months in which rainfall occurrs in veld?
9. Name two important crops grown in the veld region.
10. Which activity predominates in the drier section of the Prairies?
Q-5 Give answer in detail:
1. Why is Chicago regarded as an important city?
2. Give any three points to differentiate between prairie and veld.
3. Discuss the economic activities held in the prairie region.
4. Discuss the climatic features in the prairie region.
5. Give detail about the natural vegetation and wildlife in veld.
6. Give detail about the economic activities in veld.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Which of the following are the hot wind blown in the prairies?

(i)

Loo

(ii)

Chinook

(iii)

Mistral

(iv)

Bora
Q-2 The temperate grasslands of South America are known as ___

(i)

Prairie

(ii)

Downs

(iii)

Veld

(iv)

Pampas
Q-3 Which of the following cities is the famous centre of meat packing?

(i)

Johannesburg

(ii)

Kimberley

(iii)

Winnipeg

(iv)

Chicago
Q-4 large animal farms in the prairies are called

(i)

Farm house

(ii)

Ranches

(iii)

Big farm

(iv)

Stations
Q-5 In velds, rainfall occurs from

(i)

June to September

(ii)

November to February

(iii)

July to November

(iv)

August to September
Chapter-16   Life in the Deserts
Q-1 Fill in the blanks
1. The inhabitants of the Sahara desert are known as _____
2. _______ mountain is located to the south of Ladakh.
3. ______ is a hill or mound of sand found in desert.
4. There is a large daily range of temperature in ______
5. The height of Ladakh in _____ is 3000 km.
Q-2 Match the following columns:
Q-3 State 'True' or 'False':
1. National Highway 15 A connects Leh to Kashmir Valley.
2. Ladakh is rich in scenic beauty.
3. Palm trees are found in deserts.
4. Sahara is a cold desert.
5. Pastoral nomads mainly live in the hot deserts.
Q-4 Give answer in short:
1. Name two types of desert found in the world with examples.
2. Name any two trees grown in the Ladakh region.
3. Name any two Buddhist monasteries located in Ladakh.
4. Define a desert.
5. What kind of clothes do the people of Sahara desert wear to protect themselves from scorching heat?
6. Name any two economic activities associated with Ladakh region.
7. What do you mean by intermontane plateau?
8. Name the two mountain ranges which surround Ladakh.
9. Give any two climatic features of Ladakh.
1O. Name the countries located over the Sahara desert.
Q-5 Give answer in detail.
1. Give a brief description about the location of the Sahara desert.
2. Give any four climatic features of the Sahara desert.
3. Describe the location of Ladakh region.
4. Discuss about the climatic features found in Ladakh.
5. Compare the economic activities found in the Sahara desert and Ladakh.
6. Compare the physical features of Sahara and Ladakh.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Which of the following countries is not a part of the Sahara desert?

(i)

Mali

(ii)

Algeria

(iii)

Tunisia

(iv)

Chile
Q-2 A desert receives rainfall less than

(i)

25 cm

(ii)

45 cm

(iii)

35 cm

(iv)

50 cm
Q-3 Karakoram range is located to the ____ of Ladakh region.

(i)

South

(ii)

West

(iii)

North

(iv)

East
Q-4 Which of the following is an important animal associated with Ladakh region?

(i)

Yak

(ii)

Buffalo

(iii)

Ox

(iv)

fox
Q-5 Which of the following National Highways connects Leh to Jammu & Kashmir?

(i)

1 A

(ii)

10 A

(iii)

1 B

(iv)

12 A
Chapter-17   The Role of Democracy in Health
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:
1. Healthcare in India can be traced back nearly _____ years.
2. Emperor ______ was the first leader in the world history to attempt to give healthcare to all of his citizens
3._______ means our ability to remain free of illness and injuries.
4. ________ is provided by city and district hospitals and rural primary health centres.
5. A ________ is a practitioner of the ayurvedic tradition, and a is a practitioner of the _______ unani or Greek tradition.
6. India has ______ sub-centres, _______dispensaries, ______PHCs,______ CHCs and about _____ secondary and tertiary hospitals.
7.________Indians die each year from diarrhoea.
8. Health means our ability to remain ____ of illness and injury.
9. If people get ____ drinking water they are likely to be healthy.
10. India is the _____ producer of medicines in the world.
Q-2 Write true or false against each statement:
1. India has the largest number of medical colleges in the world.
2. It is not the primary duty of the government to ensure public welfare.
3. The number of doctors with respect to the population is much less in rural areas.
4. The private health service is a chain of health centres run by the government.
5. Knowledge about health is an essential part of education at all levels.
Q-3 Short answer type questions:
1. In this chapter, you have read that health is a wider concept than illness. Look at this quote from the Constitution and explain the terms 'living standard' and 'public health' in your own words.
2. What do you mean by the word health?
3. How does health condition improve in a country?
4. What do you mean by medical tourism in India?
5. What are the practices of traditional healthcare?
6. Which department of government provides healthcare in India?
Q-4 Very short answer type questions:
1. When was the National Health Policy endrosed?
2. What are the healthcare facilities?
3. Who provides public health services?
4. Who provides private health services?
5. What is healthcare inequality in India?
6. What do you mean by health insurance?
7. What is IRDA?
8. What is RMP?
Chapter-18   Women Change the World
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:
1. The voice of ______ is increasingly heard in the Parliament, courts and in the streets.
2. _____ of India gave women equal rights with men.
3. Indian women were contributing nearly _____ percent of total employment in agriculture and related activities.
4. The _____ sector includes jobs such as domestic servant, small trader, artisan, or field labourer on a family farm.
5. Women have been given representation in the _____ system as a sign of political empowerment.
6. _____  is helping thousands of Indian women meet their business needs.
Q-2 Very short answer type questions:
1. What do you mean by women in formal sector?
2. What do you mean by women in informal sector?
3. What do you mean by the term SEWA?
4. Who are the leaders of Feminist movement?
5. What do you mean by protesting?
Q-3 Write True or False:
1. In India all girls are given education.
2. Indian women work very hard for longer hours than men and she faces many challenges.
3. Women work in the informal sector, while men work in offices.
4. Modern influences are affecting the younger generations in parts of India.
5. The women's movement raises its voice when violence against women takes place.
Q-4 Short answer type questions:
1. What are the consitutional rights of women?
2. How do women contribute in our economy?
3. What are the barriers to self-employed women?
4. What are the challenges faced by working women?
5. What are the points of women movement centre?
Chapter-19   The Media in India
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:
1. Radio and television are _____means of mass communication.
2. ______ is a print media.
3. Political parties are the foundation stone of ______
4. The electronic media operates in accordance with the _____ code.
Q-2 Say if the sentences are True/False:
1. Radio, television, cinema, etc. fal l in the category of electric media.
2. Cinema is an important medium for information and communication of ideas.
3. Media has played a significant role in spreading the cherished goals of liberty, equality and fraternity.
4. A free press is not a good asset for any country.
5. Press is the Iighthouse of democracy.
6. The media enables the public to reject the views of political leaders.
7. The media compels politicians to keep their promises.
8. The freedom makes the press bold and forceful.
Q-3 Short answer type questions:
1. In what ways does the media play an important role in a democracy?
2. What is the role of media during elections?
3. What is public opinion? How does media create it?
4. What are the different electronic media of mass communication?
Q-4

Very short answer type questions:
1. What do you understand by ‘media’?
2. Which is the most important tool of social expression and change?
3. What compels politicians to keep their promises?
4. What has cast doubts over media's crediability?
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Print media include

(i)

newspapers

(ii)

magazines

(iii)

journals

(iv)

all of these
Q-2 Media is the vehicle of public debates which provided a theoretical base to the political movement of

(i)

hypocrisy

(ii)

democracy

(iii)

parties

(iv)

all of these
Q-3 Media provides information about everything with

(i)

speed

(ii)

transparency

(iii)

force

(iv)

none of these
Q-4 Media creates the general awareness and right

(i)

choice

(ii)

public opinion

(iii)

general opinion

(iv)

all of these

Chapter-20   Advertising
Q-1 Very short answer type questions:
1. What does every advertisement seek to convey?
2. What is broadcast advertising?
3. What is outdoor advertising?
4. What is meant by public sector advertising?
5. Whom is advertising forbidden for?
6. What is print advertising?
Q-2 State if the following sentences are True/False:
1. Globalization and technological revolution have resulted in more disposable income.
2. Commercial advertising is not for selling products and services.
3. Just branding the product may make people buy it.
4. The costs of major advertising campaigns are such that few firms can afford them.
5. The objective of social advertising is to promote interest of masses.
Q-3 Short answer type questions:
1. What do you mean by advertising?
2. Explain the term 'commercial advertising'.
3. What are the modes of advertising?
4. Write the basic rules for advertisement.
5. Throw light on the darker side of advertising.
6. What do you understand by celebrity advertising?
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Advertising is the most important source of income for the

(i)

media

(ii)

government

(iii)

people

(iv)

none of these
Q-2 The most basic medium of advertising is the

(i)

billboard

(ii)

newspaper

(iii)

magazine

(iv)

All of these
Q-3 The basic idea behind advertisement is to promote the interests of the

(i)

advertiser

(ii)

consumer

(iii)

people

(iv)

All of these
Q-4 Branding means establishing a product with a

(i)

name

(ii)

particular name

(iii)

any name

(iv)

All of these
Chapter-21   The Market We Buy From
Q-1 Fill in the blanks:
1............... is a place where the buyers and sellers meet.
2. We get medicines from the ............... shop.
3. The ............... brings fruits and vegetables to our very door step.
4. We get article of our daily need from a ............... market.
5. The ............... keep the stocks of different articles in bulk.
Q-2 Match the following columns:
Q-3 Answer the following questions:
1. Define market. What is its importance?
2. In what ways is a hawker different from a shop owner?
3. How does the retail market cater to our daily needs?
4. Explain the role of intermediaries in the wholesale market.
Q-4 Think and give reasons: Why/How?
1. Availability of things affects access to markets.
2. Buying and selling can take place without going to a market place.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Shopkeepers buy goods from a

(i)

wholesale market

(ii)

producer

(iii)

retail market
Q-2 A/An ............... acts as a link between the producer and wholesaler.

(i)

retailer

(ii)

intermediary

(iii)

vendor
Q-3 The ............... pays the final price for the product bought

(i)

seller

(ii)

shopkeeper

(iii)

customer