Q01. How did the British consolidate their control over India after the Revolt of 1857 ?
A By appeasement .and safeguarding property rights. B By transfer of powers of the East India Company to the British crown, for a more responsible management of Indian affairs. C By recruiting more soldiers from Awadh, Bihar, Central India and South India. D By making policies to protect the landless and peasants.
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Correct answer: By transfer of powers of the East India Company to the British crown, for a more responsible management of Indian affairs.
Q02. Which of the following, NOT a feature of Representative Democracy?
A Franchise rights to people. B Representatives chosen through elections. C Decision-making in the hands of the representatives. D Direct participation of people in decision making.
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Correct answer: Direct participation of people in decision making.
Q03. Which particular region in India is known as the ‘Little Tibet’?
A Himachal Pradesh B Ladakh C Arunachal Pradesh D Sikkim
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Correct answer: Ladakh
Q04. What is the appellate system in India?
A provision for appeal to a higher court against the decision of a lower court. B provision for applying for judicial services. C provision for appeal in the Parliament against a court order. D provision for the Executive Head of the State acting as the highest appellate authority.
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Correct answer: provision for appeal to a higher court against the decision of a lower court.
Q05. Which of· the following is NOT a feature of Peninsular Plateau?
A Rivers Mahanadi and Krishna are some of the west flowing rivers in the plateau. B It lies to the South of Northern plains. C Aravali Hills border it on the North-West side. D It is rich in minerals like coal and iron-ore.
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Correct answer: Rivers Mahanadi and Krishna are some of the west flowing rivers in the plateau.
Q06. Which of the following statements about Africa is correct ?
A It is separated from Asia by Ural mountains on the West. B A large part of Africa lies in the Southern Hemisphere. C It is the only continent through which the Tropic of Cancer, Equator and Tropic of Capricorn passes. D Gobi desert is located in this continent.
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Correct answer: It is the only continent through which the Tropic of Cancer, Equator and Tropic of Capricorn passes.
Q07. The Southern parts of India particularly Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh receive rainfall in Autumn because
A winds move back from mainland to Arabian Sea. B winds move back from the mainland to the Bay of Bengal. C winds blow from Arabian Sea to Bay of Bengal. D winds blow from Bay of Bengal to Arabian Sea.
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Correct answer: winds move back from the mainland to the Bay of Bengal.
Q08. Which of the following are block mountains?
A Vosgos B Himalayas C Appalachians D Ural
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Correct answer: Vosgos
Q09. Statement (A) Only one side of the moon is visible to us on Earth. Statement (B) The moon moves around the Earth in about 27 days and takes exactly the same time to complete 1 spin. Select the correct option from the, given alternatives.
A (A) is false, but (B) is true B Both (A) and (B) are true and (B) is the correct explanation of (A) C Both (A) and (B) are true, but (B) is not the correct explanation of (A) D (A) is true, but (B) is false
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Correct answer: Both (A) and (B) are true and (B) is the correct explanation of (A)
Q10. Consider the statements A, B, C on Metamorphic rocks and choose the correct answer A. When igneous and sedimentary rocks are subjected to heat and pressure they change to metamorphic rocks. B. Metamorphic rocks melt to form molten magma when subjected to great heat and pressure. C. Marble is a metamorphic rock.
A A and C are correct and B is incorrect. B Band C are correct and A is incorrect. C A and B are correct and C is incorrect. D A, B, C all are correct.
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Correct answer: A, B, C all are correct.
Q11. On entering which layer of the atmosphere from space do the meteorites burn up?
A Stratosphere B Mesosphere C Thermosphere D Exosphere
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Correct answer: Mesosphere
Q12. Transhumance is related to
A Places where settlements develops B Movement of people C Closely built area of houses D Artificial enclosures for keeping small house plants.
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Correct answer: Movement of people
Q13. Consider the Statements A and B on permanent winds and choose the correct option: A. These winds blow constantly throughout the year in a particular direction. B. Westerlies and Easterlies are examples of these winds
A Both A and B are false. B A is true, B is false. C A is false, B is true. D Both A and B are true.
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Correct answer: Both A and B are true.
Q14. Campos in Brazil and Llanos in Venezuela are examples of
A Mediterranean vegetation B Temperate grasslands C Tundra type of vegetation D Tropical grasslands Social StudiesPART II
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Correct answer: Tropical grasslands Social StudiesPART II
Q15. Consider the Statements A and B about ‘climate’ and choose the correct answer. A. Climate refers to the day to day changes in the atmosphere. B. Climate of a place is affected only by its altitude and relief.
A Both A and B are false. B A is true, B is false. C A is false, B is true. D Both A and B are true.
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Correct answer: Both A and B are false.
Q16. Identify the source of energy from the given features A and B : A. It is a conventional source of energy. B. This source of energy is released when crude oil is brought to surface.
A Wax B Biogas C Natural gas D Geo-thermal energy
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Correct answer: Natural gas
Q17. India’s research station ‘Maitri’ is located in
A Asia B Australia C Antarctica D Europe
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Correct answer: Antarctica
Q18. Which of the following is not true for minerals?
A All minerals are non-metallic. B They are naturally occurring substances C They have a definite chemical composition. D They are formed in different types of geological environments.
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Correct answer: All minerals are non-metallic.
Q19. Match the following: a. Narmada Valley i. Early republic b. Vajji ii. Hunting and gathering c. Garo Hills iii. Cities about 2500 years ago d. Ganga Valley iv. The first cities e. Indus and its tributaries v. Early agriculture a b c d e a b c d e
A v iv iii ii i B i ii iii iv v C v i ii iv iii D ii i v iii iv
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Correct answer: ii i v iii iv
Q20. Below are two statements (A) and (B) in the context of contemporary debates on ‘dates and periods’ of Indian history. Statement (A) A Periodisation like ‘Hindu - Muslim - British’ is appropriate as the religion of the rulers has been the only important historical change. Statement (B) It is problematic to assign precise dates and time spans to ‘historical processes’ that happened over a period of time.
A (A) is wrong, but (B) is right. B Both (A) and (B) are correct and (B) is the correct interpretation of (A). C Both (A) and (B) are correct, but is not the correct interpretation of (A). D (A) is correct, but (B) is wrong.
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Correct answer: (A) is wrong, but (B) is right.