Q31. One important variety of coniferous forests is
(a) Rosewood
(b) Pine
(c) Teak
(d) Oak
Answer: (b) Pine
Explanation: Pine trees are the most common coniferous tree worldwide. These trees form large forests characterised by wide open areas with sunlight spilling to the forest floor. Pines are sun-loving trees that do not grow well under shady conditions. Most of these trees live in the Northern Hemisphere, except for the Sumatran pine (Pinus merkussi) surviving South of the equator.
Q32. The forces which act in the interior of the Earth are called endogenic forces. Which of the following are examples of endogenic forces?
(a) Earthquake
(b) Volcano
(c) Landslides
(d) All of these
Answer: (d) All of these
Explanation: The Earth is shaped by many geological processes. Processes that are caused by forces from within the Earth are endogenous. All the events are caused by internal activity inside the Earth.
Q33. Match the following.
List-I
List-II
A. State Government
I. Union List
B. Central Government
II. State List
C. State and Central Government
III. Residuary Powers
D. Central Government
IV. Concurrent List
Codes: A B C D
(a) II III I IV
(b) II I IV III
(c) IV III II I
(d) II IV I III
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Under Schedule Seven of the Indian Constitution, the Union Government has the power to make laws regarding the Union List and also has the power to make laws in residuary matters. While State Government has the power to make laws regarding the State List and both the Union and State Government have the power to make laws on the items listed in the Concurrent List.
Q34. Which is the most important route to Afghanistan from Pakistan?
(a) Bolan Pass
(b) Khyber Pass
(c) Rohtang Pass
(d) Both (a) and (b)
Answer: (d) Both (a) and (b)
Explanation: The Khyber Pass is a 53-kilometre pass through the Hindu Kush mountain range and it connects the northern frontier of Pakistan with Afghanistan. The Bolan Pass is a mountain pass through the Toba Kakar Range of Balochistan in Western Pakistan and it connects to Afghanistan
Q35. The East Coast of North America and the sea around Japan have rich fishing grounds because of
(a) a warm current along the coast
(b) meeting of warm and cold currents
(c) a cold current flowing along the coast
(d) indented coastal area
Answer: (b) meeting of warm and cold currents
Explanation: The East coast of North America and the sea around Japan have rich fishing grounds because of the meeting of warm and cold currents.
Q36. Who said, ‘Give me blood, I will give you freedom’?
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru
(b) Subhash Chandra Bose
(c) Bhagat Singh
(d) Lala Lajpat Rai
Answer: (b) Subhash Chandra Bose
Explanation: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose said these words during his speech to the Indian National Army at a rally of Indians in Burma, in 1944.
Q37. Which one of the following is an erosional land feature?
(a) Moraines
(b) Mushroom rocks
(c) Loess
(d) Delta
Answer: (b) Mushroom rocks
Explanation: A mushroom rock, also called a rock pedestal or a pedestal rock, is a naturally occurring rock whose shape, as its name implies, strikingly resembles a mushroom. The rocks are deformed in several different ways: the processing of erosion and weathering, glacial action or a sudden disturbance.
Q38. The first General Elections of Lok Sabha were held in the year
(a) 1951
(b) 1947
(c) 1952
(d) 1957
Answer: (a) 1951
Explanation: The first General Election of Lok Sabha was held in the year 1951.
Q39. In India, the Governor of the State is appointed by the
(a) Prime Minister
(b) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
(c) President of India
(d) Parliament
Answer: (c) President of India
Explanation: In India, the Governor of the State is appointed by the President of India.
Q40. The best way to teach the topic ‘Functions of Parliament’ is through
(a) Conducting debates to arrive at a consensus over issues
(b) Project work
(c) Lecture method
(d) Storytelling
Answer: (a) Conducting debates to arrive at a consensus over issues
Explanation: Conducting debates to arrive at a consensus over issues is the best way to teach the topic ‘Functions of Parliament’.
Q41. Hindu Succession Amendment Act was passed in …………
(a) 1990
(b) 2000
(c) 1996
(d) 2005
Answer: (d) 2005
Explanation: According to this law, a daughter can get an equal share of her father’s property along with her brother. This law applies to all states and union territories of the country. The Hindu Succession Amendment Act was passed in 2005.
Q42. The Krishna Sagar Dam in Karnataka is on the river of ………..
(a) Krishna
(b) Cauvery
(c) Godavari
(d) Tungabhadra
Answer: (b) Cauvery
Explanation: The Krishna Raja Sagar Dam (KRS Dam) was built across the river Cauvery, in 1924. Apart from being the main source of water for irrigation in the most fertile Mysore and Mandya, the reservoir is the main source of drinking water for all of Mysore city and almost the whole of Bengaluru city, the capital of the state of Karnataka.
Q43. Who sent Megasthenes to the court of Chandragupta Maurya?
(a) Alexander
(b) Seleucus Nicator
(c) Harshavardhan
(d) None of these
Answer: (b) Seleucus Nicator
Explanation: Seleucus Nicator previously served as an infantry general under Alexander the Great, he eventually assumed the title of basileus and established the Seleucid Empire over much of the territory in the Near East which Alexander had conquered.
Q44. The continent of North America is linked to South America by
(a) an isthmus
(b) a strait
(c) a canal
(d) None of these
Answer: (a) an isthmus
Explanation: An Isthmus of Panama (Spanish: Istmo de Panama), also historically known as the Isthmus of Darien the narrow strip of land that lies between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, linking North and South America. It contains the country of Panama and the Panama Canal.
Q45. A Social Science teacher often takes an objective type formative assessment, but she doubts the reliability of the test developed by her. What should be done to increase the reliability of these assessments?
(a) Try to find out what other teachers do
(b) Increase the number of questions
(c) Use standardised test
(d) Use questions given in the booklet of exemplars published by NCERT
Answer: (c) Use standardised test
Explanation: A standardised test is any examination that is administered and scored in a predestined standard manner. A standard test is conducted to make valid inferences about the knowledge and skills students possess in a particular area. When there is doubt about the reliability of an objective test, a standard test is the best way to increase reliability and verify the result of the objective test as results from standardised tests yield quantifiable information that can be documented and empirically verified which leads to better evaluation of students skills, areas of strength and weakness.
Q46. The social development of an infant depends on
(a) his/her chance of interaction with others
(b) the extent to which he/she can attract the attention of others
(c) love and affection showed to the child by his/her family
(d) All of the above
Answer: (d) All of the above
Explanation: Social development of an infant depends on the environment in which a child grows, child’s behaviour is shaped by interaction with the family, teacher and peers.
Q47. The aim of Gandhiji’s basic education for a child was
(a) to find truth
(b) to make wise
(c) to adjust himself according to the needs of society
(d) to learn the lesson of truth
Answer: (c) to adjust himself according to the needs of society
Explanation: Gandhiji promoted the concept of basic education so that one could read write and learn new things according to his need and can understand the nature of society.
Q48. ‘Operation Blackboard’ programme is for
(a) primary schools
(b) middle schools
(c) secondary schools
(d) All of these
Answer: (a) Primary schools
Explanation: Operation Blackboard is a centrally sponsored programme, which was started in 1987 by Rajiv Gandhi. It targeted to supply the bare minimum of crucial facilities to all primary schools in the country.
Q49. The project method given to the students is based on
(a) the principle of learning by doing
(b) the principle of critical thinking
(c) the principle of selection
(d) the principle of inspiration
Answer: (a) the principle of learning by doing
Explanation: The project method of teaching is activity-based learning in which students are supposed to do an activity, practical or any survey etc. This technique is based on learning by way of doing.
Q50. Which institution develops a national curriculum framework for school children?
(a) UGC
(b) Education Ministry
(c) NCERT
(d) CBSE
Answer: (a) UGC
Explanation: NCERT is responsible for developing a curriculum framework for children’s education. NCERT is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Human Resources and Development.
Q51. Change in behaviour in the definition of learning is one of the ……….
(a) Important aspects
(b) Unimportant aspects
(c) Physiological aspects
(d) None of these
Answer: (a) Important aspects
Explanation: Behaviour change is one of the most important indicators of learning. Through learning at nascent stages various changes occur in the behaviour of the child.
Q52. ……….. is the end product of learning.
(a) Personality
(b) Perception
(c) Thinking
(d) Memory
Answer: (a) Personality
Explanation: Learning is a continuous process and it goes lifelong. Learning shapes our personality and behaviour; through learning, we acquire new knowledge and habits.
Q53. Transfer of training is easier in
(a) Similar or like situations
(b) Preparedness to learn
(c) Acquisition and retention
(d) All of these
Answer: (d) All of these
Explanation: Knowledge can be easily acquired, if one is prepared to learn, when there is a similarity between the previously learnt and new thing and when one can retain the previous knowledge.
Q54. Man learns by ………….. whereas animals learn by ………….
(a) doing, observing
(b) observing, doing
(c) doing, eating
(d) speech, observing
Answer: (b) observing, doing
Explanation: Humans can learn by way of instruction, by doing and by observing or by any activity, but animal learns by way of observing other animals and humans and doing only.
Q55. It is very important that school teaching and learning takes place in a/an ……. environment.
(a) Hygienic
(b) Aesthetically pleasant
(c) Inspiring
(d) All of the above
Answer: (d) All of the above
Explanation: The environment of the school must be hygienic as it can affect the health of the child and by observing a hygienic environment the child will learn that hygiene is important. Inspiring ambience will motivate students to learn more and more and an aesthetically pleasing environment will enable children to understand the importance of sanitation and neatness.
Q56. The process of education must free itself from the shackles of ………….
(a) Exploitation
(b) Injustice
(c) Ignorance
(d) All of these
Answer: (d) All of these
Explanation: Education must be seen as a liberating process, otherwise it will be rendered pointless.
Q57. Intrinsic motivations are
(a) Drives
(b) Learning Activity
(c) Knowledge of progress
(d) Praise and blame
Answer: (b) Learning Activity
Explanation: Intrinsic motivation is the state of being self-motivated and eager to learn, Students with self-motivation and self-drive will better endure tough conditions, and they will be passionate about their studies.
Q58. To promote an interactive environment in a Social Science class, which of the following approaches would be most suitable?
(a) Showing documentaries
(b) Dictation and practice
(c) Frequent testing
(d) Lecture on documentaries
Answer: (d) Lecture on documentaries
Explanation: Showing documentaries will help teachers as students will become more aware of the concept to be taught, it will also grab the attention of students and will make the learning experience joyful. By way of lectures, the things that have been taught through documentaries can be explained to make a very clear understanding of a topic.
Q59. The right to Education is a Fundamental Right under Article 21 which deals with the right to Life’ because
(a) only an educated person has the right to life
(b) Education is life
(c) not all people have the right to education
(d) Education helps in leading a dignified life
Answer: (d) Education helps in leading a dignified life
Explanation: The Indian Parliament enacted the Right to Education Act in 2009. This Act notifies that it is a legally enforceable duty of the centre and the states to provide free and compulsory education to all children in the age group of six to fourteen years. Education makes individuals sufficient and will enable them to make dignified self-life.
Q60. ‘Child-cantered’ pedagogy is
(a) to teach children in small child care centres to ensure individual attention
(b) teaching as per the desire of a child
(c) the teacher explains the concept by standing in the centre with children encircling her
(d) giving primacy to children’s experiences, their voices and their active participation
Answer: (d) giving primarily to children’s experiences, their voices and their active participation
Explanation: Child-centred pedagogy focuses on the behaviour and learning experience of children. It says that curriculum and teaching methods should be designed according to the learning capacity of the child.
