Choose the industrial cities that grew rapidly in Britain in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries:
A
Leeds and Manchester
B
Bristol and Manchester
C
Carlisle and Leeds
D
Chester and Leeds
Question 2Single Answer
Which were the three Presidency cities of Colonial India in late eighteenth century?
A
Calcutta, Bombay and Madras
B
Calcutta, Bombay and Surat
C
Bombay, Madras and Delhi
D
None of these
Question 3Single Answer
What is Urbanization?
A
Migration of population from rural to urban area
B
Migration of people from urban to rural
C
Migration of people from one country to another
D
Migration of population from one state to another one
Question 4Single Answer
What is de urbanization in the colonial context?
A
The process by which many old towns, trading centers and ports emerged due to emergence of new cities.
B
The process by which many old towns, trading centers and ports declined due to emergence of new cities.
C
a and b both
D
None of these
Question 5Single Answer
Which of the following Indian cities which were de-urbanized during the nineteenth century?
i. Machlipatnam
ii. Surat
iii. Seringapatam
iv. Bombay
A
i and ii
B
i, iv and ii
C
i, ii and iii
D
i, ii, iii and iv
Question 6Single Answer
In which year Delhi became the capital of British India?
A
1916
B
1913
C
1915
D
1911
Question 7Single Answer
When was Shahjahanabad built?
A
by ShahJahan in 1640
B
by ShahJahan in 1638
C
by ShahJahan in 1639
D
None of these
Question 8Single Answer
Before Delhi, which city was the capital of British India?
A
Calcutta
B
Madras
C
Bombay
D
Agra
Question 9Single Answer
What is Gulfaroshan?
A
It was a festival of flowers celebrated annually in Patna during 16th century
B
It was a festival of flowers celebrated annually in Delhi during 18th century
C
It was a festival of flowers celebrated annually in Delhi during 11th century
D
All of these
Question 10Single Answer
Which period was referred as Delhi renaissance?
A
1857-1860
B
1860-1863
C
1865-1870
D
1830-1857
Question 11Single Answer
In the 1870s, for what reasons the western walls of Shahjahanabad were broken?
A
The walls were broken to establish the railway and to allow the city to expand beyond the walls.
B
The walls were broken to establish textile and iron industries
C
Both a and b
D
None of these
Question 12Single Answer
On which hills was the city of New Delhi built on ?
A
Almoda hills
B
Vindhva hills
C
Raisina Hill
D
None of these
Question 13Single Answer
Name the architects who designed New Delhi and its buildings.
A
Edward Lutyens and Herbert Baker
B
Herbert Baker and Harbar Lutyens
C
Edward Lutyens and Harbar Lutyens
D
None of these
Question 14Single Answer
How many years did it take to build the city of New Delhi?
A
15 years
B
35 years
C
20 years
D
25 years
Question 15Single Answer
Where was Bahadur Shah Zafar exiled to after 1857 revolt?
A
Kashmir
B
south region
C
Afghanistan
D
Burma
Question 16Single Answer
Which of the following Defines Renaissance?
A
It means rebirth of art and learning
B
It is a term often used to describe a time when there is great creative activity
C
a and b both
D
None of these
Question 17Single Answer
When was Delhi College established?
A
1792
B
1793
C
1794
D
1792
Question 18Single Answer
Kamal Khan Gakkhar was made a Mansabdar by:
A
Babur
B
Akabar
C
Shanjahan
D
Jahangir
Question 19Single Answer
The British conquest of Bengal began with the Battle of?
A
Buxur
B
Tripoli
C
St.Tome
D
Plassey
Question 20Single Answer
Haidar Ali and Tipu Sultan were the rulers of?
A
Madhya province
B
Bengal
C
Awadh
D
Mysore
Question 21Single Answer
Dalhousie implemented the Doctrine of?
A
Annexation
B
Deviation
C
Aggression
D
Lapse
Question 22Single Answer
Maratha kingdoms were located mainly in the............... part of India.
A
South-West
B
North-east
C
South-east
D
North-west
Question 23Single Answer
Who introduced Doctrine of Lapse?
A
Lord Cornwallis
B
Lord Dalhousie
C
Lord Ellen borough
D
Lord hasting
Question 24Single Answer
Who led the East India Army in battle of Plassey?
A
William Bentinck
B
Robert Clive
C
Charles Napier
D
None of these
Question 25Single Answer
When was Battle of Plassey fought?
A
1758
B
1759
C
1757
D
1756
Question 26Single Answer
Which statesmen under Maratha alliance?
A
Mahadji Sindhia
B
Nana Phadnis
C
a and b both
D
None of these
Question 27Single Answer
Where is Fort William located?
A
Kolkota
B
Bombay
C
Madras
D
Awadh province
Question 28Single Answer
Where is Fort St. George located?
A
Chennai
B
Srirangapattam
C
Mysore
D
Calcutta
Question 29Single Answer
In the context of France, what was 'tithes'?
A
A tax levied by the Church
B
Direct tax levied by the State
C
The tax levied on the articles of everyday consumption
D
None of these
Question 30Single Answer
One of the greatest music composer of his times. Born in Germany. At the age of 28, he was hard of hearing and was completely deaf in last few years of his life. Never heard his own fifth symphony. Who was he?
A
John Sebastin Bach
B
Ludwig van Beethoven
C
Michael Angelo
D
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Question 31Single Answer
A Scottish doctor who took writing as profession at the age of 32. Penned the most famous detective 'Sherlock Holmes'
A
Agatha Christie
B
Arthur Conan Doyle
C
Stephan King
D
Carolyn Keen
Question 32Single Answer
She was the first deaf-blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. Who was she?
A
Wiggins
B
Ever Lee Hairston
C
Helen Keller
D
Agatha Christie
Question 33Single Answer
The most famous comedian of silent film era. Famous with his moustache, bowler hat, baggy trousers with cane.
A
Charlie Chaplin
B
Charlie Sheen
C
Adam Sandler
D
Lucille Ball
Question 34Single Answer
First in the world to dissect human body. Painted the world famous 'Mona Lisa'. A genius!
A
Michaelangelo
B
Leonardo Da Vinci
C
Pablo Picasso
D
Donatello
Question 35Single Answer
First English writer to win the Nobel Prize for Literature. In 1894, he wrote 'Jungle Book'
A
Rabindranath Tagore
B
TS Eliot
C
George Owell
D
Rudyard Kipling
Question 36Single Answer
World class comedian pair famous for their double act.
A
Armstrong and Miller
B
Freaks and Geeks
C
Laurel and Hardy
D
Robin Williams
Question 37Single Answer
A great sculptor and painter. Designed the magnificent dome of St. Peter Church in Rome, Italy
A
Leonardo Da Vinci
B
Michelangelo
C
Titian
D
Leonardo Da Vinci
Question 38Single Answer
One of the greatest playwright. Also known as the 'Bard of Avon'.
A
George Bernard Shaw
B
Samuel Beckett
C
Neil Simon
D
Shakespeare
Question 39Single Answer
Creator of Dynamite and founded the most prestigious award for scientists, economists and humanists
A
Isaac Newton
B
Galileo Galilei
C
Alfred Nobel
D
Charles Darwin
Question 40Single Answer
Chankya was the chief adviser of which ruler?
A
Ashoka
B
Harshvardhan
C
Chandragupta Maurya
D
Kanishka
Question 41Single Answer
Akbar's tomb was located at?
A
Delhi
B
Agra
C
Fatehpur Sikri
D
Sikandra
Question 42Single Answer
Mansabdari System was introduced by?
A
Akbar
B
Sher Shah
C
Humanyun
D
Jahangir
Question 43Single Answer
The resources of ownership are:
A
plantation
B
pasture land
C
ponds
D
All of these
Question 44Single Answer
Individual, community, national and international resources are classified on the basis of:
A
origin
B
exhaustibility
C
ownership
D
status of development
Question 45Single Answer
Choose the Name of a famous king of Tomar Dynasty?
A
Prithviraj Chauhan
B
Angpal
C
Raja Raj
D
Shivaji
Question 46Single Answer
Who was the founder of the Turkish dominion in India?
A
Iltutmish
B
Qutbuddin Aibak
C
Allauddin Khilji
D
Balban
Question 47Single Answer
The resources which are obtained from biosphere and have life are called:
A
Biotic
B
Abiotic
C
Parasitic
D
None of these
Question 48Single Answer
What was the language of administration under the Delhi Sultans?
A
Persian Language
B
Urdu
C
Hindavi
D
Arabia
Question 49Single Answer
Name the Delhi Sultan popularly called as 'Lakh Baksh'.
A
Balban
B
Razia sultan
C
Bahram shah
D
Qutbuddin Aibak
Question 50Single Answer
The National Assembly of France voted in April 1792, to declare war against:
A
Britain and Germany
B
Prussia and Austria
C
Italy and Germany
D
Russia and Prussia
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Social Science
Question 51Single Answer
Which phrase from the following defined the relationship between the king and his subjects?
A
Circle of Administration
B
Circle of Justice
C
Circle of Confidence
D
Circle of Loyalty
Question 52Single Answer
From which country did Ibn Battuta travel to India?
A
Morroco
B
China
C
Burma
D
Faras
Question 53Single Answer
Bandagon is a Persian word for?
A
Client
B
Slave
C
Administrator
D
Soldier
Question 54Single Answer
Name the king who died in Lahore after falling down from his horse during a polo match.
A
Qutbuddin Aybak
B
Allauddin Khilji
C
Balban
D
Yakut khan
Question 55Single Answer
Resources which are surveyed and their quality and quantity have been determined for utilisation are:
A
potential resources
B
individual resources
C
developed resources
D
stock
Question 56Single Answer
Under which of the following types of resources can tidal energy be put?
A
Replenishable
B
Human-made
C
Abiotic
D
Non-recyclable
Question 57Single Answer
Who built the Begumpuri Mosque?
A
Hasangangu
B
Harihar
C
Muhammad Tughluq
D
None of mos
Question 58Single Answer
What is a congregational mosque?
A
A place where Muslims read their prayers together
B
A place where Christian gathered for prayer
C
A and b
D
None of these
Question 59Single Answer
Name the Mongol ruler who attacked Delhi during Sulanate regime
A
Delhi
B
Agra
C
Fatehpur Sikri
D
Jahangir
Question 60Single Answer
Mansabdari System was introduced by?
A
Akbar
B
Sher Shah
C
Humanyun
D
Jahangir
Question 61Single Answer
Name the famous caves having a wall carving of Vishnu as Narasimha man-lion done during Rashtrakutas period.
A
Ellora caves
B
Badami temple
C
Ajanta caves
D
None of these
Question 62Single Answer
What were the two maior cities under the control of the Chahamanas?
A
Delhi Lahore
B
Delhi Punjab
C
Delhi and Ajmer
D
Delhi
Question 63Single Answer
Choose the Name of a famous king of Tomar Dynasty?
A
Prithviraj Chauhan
B
Angpal
C
Raja Raj
D
Shivaji
Question 64Single Answer
Who was the founder of the Turkish dominion in India?
A
Iltutmish
B
Qutbuddin Aibak
C
Allauddin Khilji
D
Balban
Question 65Single Answer
Who started the construction of Qutb Minar at Delhi?
A
Aybak
B
Iltutmish
C
Firuz Shah Tughluq
D
None of these
Question 66Single Answer
What was the language of administration under the Delhi Sultans?
A
Persian Language
B
Urdu
C
Hindavi
D
Arabia
Question 67Single Answer
Name the king who died in Lahore after falling down from his horse during a polo match.
A
Qutbuddin Aybak
B
Allauddin Khilji
C
Balban
D
Yakut khan
Question 68Single Answer
How many times Delhi was attacked during Alauddin Khalji regime?
A
Once
B
Twice
C
3 times
D
10 times
Question 69Single Answer
Choose the Name of the garrison town built by Alauddin Khalji for his army
A
Siri
B
Sikandrabad
C
Bibban
D
Pathankot
Question 70Single Answer
Name the Mongol ruler who attacked Delhi during Sulanate regime
A
Genghis Khan
B
Halaku
C
Fakirnuruddin
D
Muhammad Tughluq
Question 71Single Answer
Ala-ud-din built the Siri Fort in Delhi due to following reason
A
Provide accommodation to growing population
B
Defend city from Mongol invasions
C
Protect people from Rajput invasions
D
None of these
Question 72Single Answer
Who constructed the first balcony of of Qutb Minar?
A
Qutubudin Aibak
B
Iltutmish
C
Bahram shah
D
Razia sultan
Question 73Single Answer
Who built the Agra fort?
A
Babur
B
Akbar
C
Aurangjabe
D
Jahangir
Question 74Single Answer
Who constructed Kandariya Mahadeva Temple?
A
Raja Man Singh
B
Raja Raj
C
King Dhangadeva
D
None of these
Question 75Single Answer
Name the main hall in a temple where dances were performed
A
Mahamandapa
B
Garbhagriha
C
a and b
D
None of these
Question 76Single Answer
Name the shrine room in a Hindu temple where image of Cheif Diety is kept.
A
Garbhagriha
B
Mahamandapa
C
Arcuate
D
All of these
Question 77Single Answer
Name the famous temple near to the village called Charupallam, the "Villageof the Incline".
A
Kandariya Mahadeva at Khajuraho
B
Rajarajeshvara temple at Thanjavur
C
Vishvanath temple at Varanasi
D
None of these
Question 78Single Answer
Which type of architecture was used in constructing Alai Darwaza (early 14th Century)?
A
Arcuate
B
Trabeate
C
a and b
D
None of these
Question 79Single Answer
Who constructed Hauz-i Sultani?
A
Balban
B
Farookh shah
C
Aibak
D
Sultan Iltutmish
Question 80Single Answer
Where is Golden Temple situated?
A
Ludhiyana
B
Sindh
C
Amritsar
D
Pathankot
Question 81Single Answer
Name the king who built a Shiva temple in his capital and filled it with prized statues seized from defeated rulers?
A
Raja Man Singh of Amber
B
Vidyadharof Chandel
C
Narsinghvarman of Odisha
D
Chola king Rajendra
Question 82Single Answer
Choose the important aspects of Mughal architecture
A
The central towering dome
B
The tall gateway
C
Chahar bagh
D
All of these
Question 83Single Answer
Name the Mughal emperor who wanted to show a connection between royal justice and the imperial court in his newly constructed court at Red Fort, Delhi?
A
Akbar
B
Babur
C
Humanyu
D
Shah Jahan
Question 84Single Answer
In Vrindavan, near Mathura, temples built during 14th century resemble to which palace?
A
Mathura
B
Awadh
C
Aurangabad
D
Fatehpur Sikri
Question 85Single Answer
What is a shikhara?
A
Tower like structure on the top of a temple
B
Main hall where dances were performed
C
The place where deity was kept
D
None of these
Question 86Single Answer
Name the shrine room in a Hindu temple where image of Cheif Diety isken
A
Mahamandapa
B
Natmandak
C
Garbhagriha
D
None of these
Question 87Single Answer
Kandariya Mahadev was built in?
A
999 AD
B
1000 AD
C
1010 AD
D
None of these
Question 88Single Answer
What was the reason of increased demand for food grains in France during 1715 to 1789?
A
Rapid industrialization of agriculture land.
B
Big Famines for many years
C
Heavy export of food grains from France to England
D
High rise in population during these years.
Question 89Single Answer
Who was the leader of Jacobins?
A
Robespierre
B
Rousseau
C
Locke
D
Montesquieu
Question 90Single Answer
Who among the following proposed the Social Contract theory?
A
Locke
B
Rousseau
C
Montesquieu
D
a and b both
Question 91Single Answer
Rajrajeshvar temple built in?
A
1010 A.D.
B
999 A.D.
C
1000 A.D.
D
None of these
Question 92Single Answer
In the context of France, 'the fall of Bastille' took place on:
A
14th July 1789
B
20th June 1789
C
4th Aug 1789
D
5th May 1789
Question 93Single Answer
Choose the name of Mughal emperor who wanted to show a connection between royal justice and the imperial court in his newly constructed court at Red Fort, Delhi?
A
Babur
B
Shah Jahan
C
Jahangir
D
Bhadur Shah Zafar
Question 94Single Answer
Which Revolution gave the ideas of Liberty, Freedom and Equality to the world?
A
The American Revolution
B
The French Revolution
C
The Russian Revolution
D
None of these
Question 95Single Answer
Which of the following is true about 'Bastille Storming"?
A
It was a fortress prison in France
B
It symbolized despotic powers of the French king.
C
French common men used to hate Bastille.
D
All of these
Question 96Single Answer
Choose the roof style which was adopted by Bengal rulers?
A
A thatched hut
B
Arcuate
C
Trabeate
D
None of these
Question 97Single Answer
What stone was used to construct Govind Deva temple in Vrindavan in 1590
A
Red sandstone
B
Churt
C
Jasper
D
Hardstone
Question 98Single Answer
During the period of Later Mughals, name the Iranian ruler who invaded Delhi?
A
Farukhsiyar in 1748
B
M. Shah in 1735
C
Nadir Shah in 1739
D
None of these
Question 99Single Answer
Name the Afghan ruler who invaded north India five times in Later Mughals, period?
A
Jaman shah
B
Farookh shah
C
Nuruddin khan
D
Ahmad Shah Abdali
Question 100Single Answer
The later Mughal emperors were puppets in the hands of which two powerful groups?
A
The Afganis and Turanis
B
The Iranis and Afganis
C
The Iranis and Turanis
D
None of these
Question 101Single Answer
Who is known as the "Father of the Indian Constitution"?
A
Jawaharlal Nehru
B
Mahatma Gandhi
C
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
D
Sardar Patel
Question 102Single Answer
When was the Indian Constitution adopted by the Constituent Assembly?
A
15th August 1947
B
26th January 1950
C
2nd October 1949
D
1st April 1952
Question 103Single Answer
How many schedules are there in the Indian Constitution?
A
20
B
22
C
25
D
28
Question 104Single Answer
The Preamble of the Indian Constitution begins with which phrase?
A
"We, the people of India..."
B
"In the name of God..."
C
"Justice, Liberty, Equality..."
D
"India, my country..."
Question 105Single Answer
What does Article 1 of the Indian Constitution deal with?
A
Citizenship
B
Fundamental Rights
C
Territory of India
D
Directive Principles of State Policy
Question 106Single Answer
Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Equality?
A
Article 12-18
B
Article 14-18
C
Article 19-22
D
Article 21-24
Question 107Single Answer
Who has the power to remove the Vice President of India from office?
A
Prime Minister
B
President
C
Lok Sabha
D
Rajya Sabha
Question 108Single Answer
Who has the power to remove the Vice President of India from office?
A
Prime Minister
B
President
C
Lok Sabha
D
Rajya Sabha
Question 109Single Answer
What does Article 370 of the Indian Constitution relate to?
A
Right to Education
B
Special status for Jammu and Kashmir
C
Right to Freedom of Religion
D
Directive Principles of State Policy
Question 110Single Answer
Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the Directive Principles of State Policy?
A
Part I
B
Part II
C
Part III
D
Part IV
Question 111Single Answer
The President can proclaim a state of emergency on the grounds of:
A
Economic instability
B
External aggression or armed rebellion
C
Failure of the State Government
D
Epidemic
Question 112Single Answer
What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha as per the Indian Constitution?
A
532
B
545
C
552
D
562
Question 113Single Answer
Who is the custodian of the Indian Constitution?
A
President
B
Prime Minister
C
Chief Justice of India
D
Speaker of Lok Sabha
Question 114Single Answer
Which amendment of the Indian Constitution lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 years?
A
42nd Amendment
B
44th Amendment
C
61st Amendment
D
73rd Amendment
Question 115Single Answer
What is the term of office for a Member of Rajya Sabha?
A
4 years
B
5 years
C
6 years
D
2 years
Question 116Single Answer
The Ninth Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with:
A
Fundamental Rights
B
Directive Principles of State Policy
C
Anti-defection laws
D
Land reform laws
Question 117Single Answer
Who has the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha before the completion of its term?
A
President
B
Prime Minister
C
Speaker of Lok Sabha
D
Council of Ministers
Question 118Single Answer
Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees protection of life and personal liberty?
A
Article 19
B
Article 20
C
Article 21
D
Article 22
Question 119Single Answer
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is appointed by:
A
President
B
Prime Minister
C
Chief Justice of India
D
Lok Sabha
Question 120Single Answer
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes was replaced by which commission?
A
National Commission for Backward Classes
B
National Commission for Human Rights
C
National Commission for Minorities
D
National Commission for Scheduled Castes
Question 121Single Answer
Who is the head of the Government of India?
A
President
B
Prime Minister
C
Speaker of Lok Sabha
D
Chief Justice of India
Question 122Single Answer
What is the term of office for the President of India?
A
4 years
B
5 years
C
6 years
D
7 years
Question 123Single Answer
The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to:
A
President
B
Prime Minister
C
Lok Sabha
D
Rajya Sabha
Question 124Single Answer
The Indian Parliament consists of how many houses?
A
One
B
Two
C
Three
D
Four
Question 125Single Answer
Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?
A
President
B
Prime Minister
C
Chief Justice of India himself
D
Speaker of Lok Sabha
Question 126Single Answer
The Attorney General of India is appointed by:
A
President
B
Prime Minister
C
Chief Justice of India
D
Parliament
Question 127Single Answer
The Indian Parliament is based on which model?
A
British model
B
American model
C
French model
D
Russian model
Question 128Single Answer
What is the minimum voting age for elections to Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabhas in India?
A
16 years
B
18 years
C
21 years
D
25 years
Question 129Single Answer
Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
A
President
B
Prime Minister
C
Vice President
D
Speaker of Lok Sabha
Question 130Single Answer
The Finance Commission is appointed by:
A
President
B
Prime Minister
C
Chief Justice of India
D
Parliament
Teaching Methods of Social Science
Question 131Single Answer
Social studies is different from other fields of learning because its contents and meaning lay stress on ?
A
persons and their vulnerable relationships
B
persons and their relationship with nature
C
persons and their relationships
D
persons and their individual relationships
Question 132Single Answer
Which one of the following is not part of the all - round development of children which 'Social Studies' contributes to ?
A
Evaluation structure
B
Desirable attitudes
C
Essential skills
D
Relevant understandings
Question 133Single Answer
Consider the following statements A and B and choose the correct answer
A. Studying human relationship with nature is one of the scopes of social study.
B. Cause and effect relationship is less significant in social study.
Codes :
A
A is true, B is false
B
Both A and B are false
C
A is false, B is true
D
Both A and B are true
Question 134Single Answer
Which one of the following statements is incorrect ?
A
The difference between social studies and social science is based on approach
B
The difference between social studies and social science is based on treatment
C
The difference between social studies and social science is based on content
D
All of the above
Question 135Single Answer
The current social studies curriculum does not focus on ?
A
learning through activities
B
learning beyond the textbooks
C
learning by rote
D
learning by discussion
Question 136Single Answer
Which of the following best describes 'Political Science' ?
A
It is a social science discipline concerning politicians
B
It is a social science discipline concerned with the problems of marginalised groups
C
It is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the State Government and politics
D
It is a discipline concerned with indiscipline politicians
Question 137Single Answer
Consider the following statements A and B and choose the correct answer
A. On education matter only Central Government can make laws.
B. National Education Policy, 1986 does not talk about girls education.
Codes :
A
A is true, B is false
B
Both A and B are false
C
A is false, B is true
D
Both A and B are true
Question 138Single Answer
As per NCF 2005, selection and organisation of material into a meaningful social science curriculum enables students to develop what ?
A
A better understanding of the subject matter to enable them to pass their exams
B
A critical understanding of society
C
An understanding of the problems India faces today
D
A better knowledge of the world's trouble spots
Question 139Single Answer
As per NCF 2005, which of the following will make the teaching - learning process more interesting and enjoyable ?
A
If the process is participatory but not coercive
B
If it is embellished with many stories
C
If it has many long breaks to enable the children to meditate on what they have learnt
D
If seating of the students in the classroom is changed every day
Question 140Single Answer
Consider the following statements A and B and choose the correct answer
A. Education is fundamental to our all - round development, material and spiritual.
B. Establishment of Navodaya Vidalia was initiated by National Education Policy, 1986.
Codes :
A
A is true, B is false
B
Both A and B are true
C
A is false, B is true
D
Both A and B are false
Question 141Single Answer
Consider the following statements A and B and choose the correct answer
A. Size and weight of school bags do not influence learning of a child.
B. Yashpal committee report emphasised on use of audio - visuals as a teaching aid.
Codes :
A
A is true, B is false
B
Both A and B are false
C
A is false, B is true
D
Both A and B are true
Question 142Single Answer
Consider the following statements A and B about NCF - 2005
A. It makes a case for doing away with stereotypes based on gender and caste.
B. In social science classes sensitivity towards gender and caste cannot be developed among learners.
Codes :
A
A is true, B is false
B
Both A and B are true
C
A is false, B is true
D
Both A and B are false
Question 143Single Answer
Consider the following statements A and B and choose the correct answer
A. A primary level curriculum of social science should be discussion based.
B. At middle level curriculum of social science should be linked with vocational courses.
Codes :
A
A is true, B is false
B
Both A and B are true
C
A is false, B is true
D
Both A and B are false
Question 144Single Answer
Consider the following statements A and B and choose the correct answer
A. National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) is a statutory body.
B. NCTE is an apex body to frame National Curriculum framework.
Codes :
A
A is true, B is false
B
Both A and B are true
C
A is false, B is true
D
Both A and B are false
Question 145Single Answer
At different level curriculum of social science is based on recommendation of which organisation/report/committee ?
A
NCF - 2005
B
NCERT
C
All of the above
D
None of the above
Question 146Single Answer
According to NCF 2005, Social Science teaching must adopt methods which promote ?
A
audio - visual materials, photographs and maps
B
problem - solving, dramatization and role play
C
creativity, aesthetics and critical perspectives
D
None of the above
Question 147Single Answer
Choose the most inappropriate statement regarding teaching of Social Science in middle school ?
A
Social Science should be taught as it helps to acquire an understanding of human relationships
B
Social Science should be taught as it helps to sensitise children regarding social reality
C
Social Science should be taught because it helps students debate and reflect on social issues
D
Social Science should be a part of the curriculum so that the learners know about the lives of kings and the battles they fought
Question 148Single Answer
Which of the following statements is incorrect about Social Science ?
A
Social Science creates and widens human, values such as freedom, respect for diversity etc
B
As Social Science deals with people, the nature of enquiry is not scientific
C
Social Science lays the foundations for an analytical and creative mind - set
D
Social Science encompasses diverse concerns of society, including historical, geographical, economic and political dimensions
Question 149Single Answer
The National Curriculum Framework 2005, suggests that instead of 'Civics', the term 'Political Science' be used because ?
A
'Political Science' is a globally recognised field of study
B
Political Science' will provide political training
C
The term 'Civics' was coined in the Raj era and is associated with obedience and loyalty
D
Political Science' is taught at a higher level of education, therefore schools should prepare grounds for it
Question 150Single Answer
The major purpose of assessment in Social Science should be to ?
A
Provide credible feedback on the extent to which educational objectives have been achieved
B
predict the learners' chances of pursuing a successful career in humanities
C
gauge the extent of the knowledge of content acquired by learners
D
maintain a desirable academic quality of knowledge in the students passing out
