Q81. Choose the correct arrangement of atmosphere’s layers beginning from Earth’s surface.
A Mesosphere, Troposphere, Exosphere, Stratosphere, Thermosphere B Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere, Troposphere C Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere D Exosphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Troposphere, Thermosphere.
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Correct answer: Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere
Q82. Seasons occur due to which of the following reasons?
A Circle of illumination caused due to rotation of the Earth around its axis. B Axis of the Earth makes an angle of 661 2 °with its orbital plane. C Tropic of Capricorn receives direct rays of the Sun, falling vertically at 231 2 °S. D Revolution of the Earth and inclination of the axis in the same direction.
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Correct answer: Revolution of the Earth and inclination of the axis in the same direction.
Q83. Which constituent of Earth’s atmosphere by percentage is
A Helium B Oxygen C Carbon dioxide D Nitrogen
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Correct answer: Nitrogen
Q84. Which of the following statements about ocean currents is/are correct? A. The cold currents carry water from polar or higher latitudes to tropical or lower latitudes. B. Labrador is a warm current. C. Areas where warm and cold currents meet provide world’s best fishing grounds.
A Only A is correct. B A and B are correct. C A and C are correct. D B and C are correct
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Correct answer: A and C are correct.
Q85. The depositional feature of a glacier is called
A Levees B Sea cave C Moraine D Loess
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Correct answer: Moraine
Q86. Statements A and B describe the features of which of the following vegetations? A. This vegetation is found in the higher latitudes (50° − 70°) of Northern Hemisphere. B. It is also called as Taiga.
A Mediterranean vegetation B Temperate grasslands C Temperate deciduous forests D Coniferous forests
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Correct answer: Coniferous forests
Q87. Which of the following is not a feature of the Ganga-Brahmaputra Basin?
A Slash and Burn agriculture is practiced in this area for land cultivation. B Ox-Bow lakes dot the plain area. C The density of population of plain area is very high. D The delta area is covered with Mangrove forests.
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Correct answer: Slash and Burn agriculture is practiced in this area for land cultivation.
Q88. Swimmers can float in Dead sea because
A The increased salt content makes the sea dense. B Winds blow at a very high speed over the surface of sea water. C More warm currents than cold currents originate in the sea. D The sea experiences more high tides than low tides.
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Correct answer: The increased salt content makes the sea dense.
Q89. Consider the statements A and B about land use and choose the correct answer. A. Land use refers to use of land exclusively for agriculture and forestry. B. Land use is primarily determined by its topography.
A Both A and B are false B A is true and B is false C A is false and B is true D Both A and B are true 5
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Correct answer: Both A and B are false
Q90. Shelter belts help in
A Preventing gullies and hence further soil loss. B Checking wind movement to protect soil cover. C Retaining soil moisture. D Slowing down the flow of water over soil.
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Correct answer: Checking wind movement to protect soil cover.
Q91. Which of the following can a Social Science teacher critically address while discussing the theme, ‘Advertisement’? A. Appeal to the personal emotions. B. Issues of equality.
A Both A and B B Only A C Only B D Neither A nor B
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Correct answer: Both A and B
Q92. ‘‘Discuss few more reasons that are responsible for changes in land use pattern’’. In context of the above question, as a Social Science teacher you would be assessing students’ skill of
A Hypothesising B Classifying C Generalising D Inferring
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Correct answer: Classifying
Q93. To familiarise students with the theme, ‘Natural Vegetation and Wildlife’ which would be the best pedagogical method?
A Textbook reading and discussion. B Screening a documentary on the theme. C Visit to a wildlife sanctuary. D Inviting an expert for a lecture.
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Correct answer: Screening a documentary on the theme.
Q94. What is the role of cartoons in a Social Science textbooks?
A Raises basic issues and makes it relatable to students. B No role as cartoons are immature. C Mainly used as fillers so that textbooks look attractive. D Makes class enjoyable as the subject is boring.
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Correct answer: Raises basic issues and makes it relatable to students.
Q95. Consider the statements A and B on the practice of Apartheid. A. It discriminates between races but allowed all the Right to Vote. B. It prevents mingling of races but gives equitable public facilities to all. Select the correct option using the codes given below.
A Both A and B are false. B Only A is true. C Only B is true. D Both A and B are true.
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Correct answer: Both A and B are false.
Q96. Who among the following occupies elected office in a Gram Panchayat? A. Sarpanch B. Ward Members C. Secretary D. Gram Sabha Member Select the correct option using the codes given below.
A B, C and D B A and B C A and C D A, B and C
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Correct answer: A and B
Q97. Which of the following work is the responsibility of ‘Patwari’?
A Measuring land and keeping records. B Construction and maintenance of common property. C Executing employment schemes for land development. D Preventing land disputes by investigating complaints.
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Correct answer: Measuring land and keeping records.
Q98. Which of the following statements on the functioning of a Local Urban Administration is correct?
A Ward councillors are headed by the Sarpanch. B Commissioner of a municipal corporation makes and decides the budget for the year. C Commissioner is elected by Ward councillors are reportsto him/her. D Ward councillors form committees to resolve issues of governance.
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Correct answer: Ward councillors form committees to resolve issues of governance.
Q99. Match the following. List I has different types of rural employment. List II has different kinds of loans taken. List I List II A. Agricultural worker I. Health and off-season consumption B. Large farmer II. Fertilizer, Pesticide, Seeds C. Middle farmer III. Government loan for agro-processing plant Codes A B C A B C
A III I II B I II III C II I III D I III II
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Correct answer: I III II
Q100. Which of the following forms the trading arrangement between a weaver and a merchant under the ‘Putting out’ System?
A Yarn is bought by weaver from the open market and cloth is sold to merchant at a low price. B Yarn is bought for the lowest bid from merchant; and cloth is sold at highest bid. C Yarn is sold to the weaver by the merchant; and weaver makes cloth for self-consumption. D Yarn is supplied by the merchant to the weaver and cloth produced is bought back from weaver at low price.
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Correct answer: Yarn is supplied by the merchant to the weaver and cloth produced is bought back from weaver at low price.