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Q. 151201

Which machine shapes the clay into bricks?

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The brick making machine gives the clay the shape of a brick.


Q. 151202

How is the load of a suspension bridge carried?

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Steel cables carry the load of a suspension bridge.


Q. 151203

Where can we find clay?

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Clay is found on the bank of a river and, at the bottom of a river bed.


Q. 151204

What is clay?

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Clay is a fine, sticky soil which becomes hard on baking.


Q. 151205

How is a bamboo bridge made?

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A bamboo bridge is made by tying pieces of bamboo together, with the help of long ropes.


Q. 151206

What kind of bridges are built across small streams?

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Bamboo bridges are built across small streams.


Q. 151207

What are the basic units buildings are made up of?

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Bricks are thebasic units buildings are made up of.


Q. 151208

How aremovable bridges are powered?

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Movable bridges are powered byelectricity.


Q. 151209

Name an ancient kind of bridge.

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Bamboo bridge


Q. 151210

Which material is used to make bricks?

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Clay


Q. 151211

Which type of bricks are baked inside a kiln?

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Dry bricks


Q. 151212

Where are bricks baked?

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Kiln


Q. 151213

What are double-decker bridges? Give an example.

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Double-decker bridges have two road levels. Manhattan bridge is an example of a double-decker bridge.


Q. 151214

Fill in the following table:

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Q. 151215

What changes do you witness in your schools due to the revolution in technology?

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SOLUTION

Nowadays, schools have smart classes which are an innovative way of imparting education.


Q. 151216

Identify the occasion from the given picture.

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SOLUTION

Birthday Party


Q. 151217

What kind of a family does the picture depicts?

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SOLUTION

Joint Family


Q. 151218

At times, a boy is provided with the best of food, clothing and education while the girl child is deprived of them. Do you agree or disagree with the statement?

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SOLUTION

 Yes, I agree with the statement. In rural as well as urban India, there are still some families that prefer a male child to a girl child.


Q. 151219

Identify the following:

a)

b)

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a) Black and White Television

b) Laptop


Q. 151220

We rarely come across joint families nowadays, where, the grandparents live with their children and grand children.

What do you think is the reason?

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SOLUTION

We rarely come across joint families nowadays, where, the grandparents live with their children and grand children because nowadays more and more families are becoming nuclear.


Q. 151221

Identify the following games.

a)

b)

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a) Hopscotch  

b) Seven Stones


Q. 151222

Why in the olden days, women were not allowed to study and earn their own living?

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SOLUTION

Women were not allowed to study and earn their own living because they were expected to stay back home and help in the household chores.


Q. 151223

How many medals has she won so far?

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SOLUTION

She has won 29 medals in international events. Her sisters also practice weight lifting.


Q. 151224

At what age did Karnam Malleshwari start lifting weights?

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Malleshwari started lifting weights when she was 12 years old. Now she can lift a weight of up to 130 kgs.


Q. 151225

Identify the personality in the image.

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SOLUTION

Karnam Malleshwari


Q. 151226

What is Heera's message to children?

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SOLUTION

Heera strongly feels that children should take part in sports, especially Kabaddi.


Q. 151227

Which path did Heera choose as a career?

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Heera, the youngest sister became a Kabaddi coach.


Q. 151228

Did the sisters face difficulty because of their choice of sport?

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Yes, the sisters faced difficulties for playing the sport. But still it did not hamper them from enjoying it.


Q. 151229

To what do the three sisters attribute their victory?

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They talk about the matches which they thought they will lose but eventually won. The victory is attributed to their strong will.


Q. 151230

What happened when the girls started playing?

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SOLUTION

Quickly some more girls joined in and they formed a Kabaddi club which is active even today.


Q. 151231

How did the girls got encouraged into the sport of Kabaddi?

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SOLUTION

Both the uncles used to play Kabaddi and encouraged the girls to take up the sport. They started playing at a time when the girls were not allowed to take up this sport.


Q. 151232

What were the circumstances for the three girls during their childhood?

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Since their father had died when the three girls were still young, their mother and maternal uncles brought them up.


Q. 151233

What kind of clothing did girls wear to play Kabaddi?

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The girls had to wear boy's clothing for the game.


Q. 151234

Give the category of the following:

 

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Q. 151235

Suggest some don’ts that we should adopt to protect and maintain public property.

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SOLUTION

  1. Do not throw garbage on the road.
  2. Do not pluck flowers.
  3. Refrain from spoiling the beauty of historical monuments by writing on the walls.
  4. Do not damage street lights.


Q. 151236

Rearrange properly:

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Q. 151237

Write a slogan of ‘School builds our future’.

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Q. 151238

Write an essay on ‘My school’.

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Q. 151239

How are computer labs useful to students in school?

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SOLUTION

They are also resource rooms where students can find information on various topics…or plan a power point presentations for school projects.


Q. 151240

Why science labs should be provided in schools?

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SOLUTION

Science labs are subject dominated and experiments are conducted on various topic. These labs allow students to visualize their theoretical knowledge and develop their application skills.


Q. 151241

How is Independence day celebrated in schools?

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SOLUTION

In most schools, flag hoisting and a parade are organized on the occasion. The well turned out students march smartly to the tune of the school band. Sweets are distributed among the students after the culmination of occasion.


Q. 151242

This day is celebrated in the honour of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan.Which day is it?

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SOLUTION

Teacher’s day


Q. 151243

What is the difference between cleaning staff and office staff in school?

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SOLUTION

The cleaning staff maintains the cleanliness and hygiene of the school whereas the office staff is responsible for admissions, fees of the students and salary of school employees.


Q. 151244

How does a school gardener form an important part of the school staff?

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SOLUTION

A school gardener manages the gardens and flower beds within the school premises. He or she keeps the school premises clean and environment friendly.


Q. 151245

Write the role of a librarian in the school.

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SOLUTION

The Librarian in the school library issues books to the students. He or she also provides them with valuable inputs regarding the books they need to read.


Q. 151246

What is the role of a doctor in the school?

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SOLUTION

In the medical room a certified Doctor organizes regular health checkups for students. He or she also educates the children on personal hygiene and health care.


Q. 151247

Identify the picture given below:

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Q. 151248

Look at the picture below and name them.

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Q. 151249

What is a P.E. room?

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SOLUTION

The P.E.room or physical education room enables the students to interact with each other through indoor sports activities.


Q. 151250

Write few points that should be kept in mind while building a school.

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SOLUTION

1. A school should be built in a very open area.

2. It should be far away from the dust, noise and smoke of the city.

3. A school should cater to physical, mental and emotional development of the child.


Q. 151251

Why was ‘Right to education act’ introduced in India?

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SOLUTION

It was introduced with an aim to give everyone a chance to learn and benefit from basic education – not as an accident of circumstance, or as a privilege, but as a RIGHT.


Q. 151252

What is the purpose of having a cafeteria in schools?

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SOLUTION

Cafeterias in schools provide light and healthy snacks to the students and sometimes there is provision for hot lunch as well.

It is the most common place where students can spend time with their friends.


Q. 151253

What is the main difference between a modern day classroom or a class 10years back?

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SOLUTION

Modern day classrooms are equipped with modern methods of teaching, whereas 10 years back, there was more of blackboard teaching in a school.


Q. 151254

What does EMS stands for?

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SOLUTION

Express mail service


Q. 151255

When was the last telegram sent in India?

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SOLUTION

14th July, 2013.


Q. 151256

What is the full form of PIN?

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SOLUTION

Postal Index Number


Q. 151257

Which modes of transport are used to send letters and parcels?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Airways, roadways and railways


Q. 151258

Expand MO?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Money Order


Q. 151259

Which birds apart from pigeons were used to send letters and important messages in ancient times?

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SOLUTION

Eagle and Kite


Q. 151260

When was the first telegram sent and from where?

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SOLUTION

1850 from Kolkata to Diamond Harbour


Q. 151261

Sometimes people send gifts through post offices, apart from letters. What is the name of that service?

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SOLUTION

Parcel service


Q. 151262

Recently, the khaki uniform of postman has been changed. What is the new colour of postman's uniform, in India.

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SOLUTION

Blue


Q. 151263

Who delivers our letters to us?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Post man


Q. 151264

What do we call the hobby of collecting stamps?

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SOLUTION

Philately


Q. 151265

Where should we go to purchase stamps, inland letters and post cards?

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SOLUTION

Post office


Q. 151266

Which is the fastest means of communication?

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SOLUTION

Speech


Q. 151267

When and where was the first post office started in India?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

1727, Kolkata


Q. 151268

What is a money order?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

It is one of the money transfer services offered by the post office.  It is defined as the order issued by a post office to pay the certain amount of money to the person in whose name the money order has been sent. 


Q. 151269

Apart from sending and receiving messages, which other services are provided by post office?

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SOLUTION

Post office also provides services like money transfer, speed post services, parcel services and banking services, etc.


Q. 151270

Who is a postmaster and what is his role?

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SOLUTION

A postmaster is the head of the post office. He /she is responsible for the overall, day-to-day working of the post office.   He/she supervises and ensures smooth functioning of the post office.


Q. 151271

How many digits does a Pincode in India have? What do these digits denote?

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SOLUTION

There are 6 digits in a Pincode.  The first digit denotes region in India, the next digit denotes sub-region, the third digit denotes the sorting district and the last 3 digits denote the post office.


Q. 151272

Why do we put more stamps on letters that are sent by airmail?

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SOLUTION

Sending letters to foreign countries and far-off destinations is very expensive.  Therefore, to cover the cost of sending letters by airmail we put more stamps on them.


Q. 151273

What do you know about telegram service?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Telegram was the fast message sending services offered by the post office.  They used to reach in less time than the normal letter therefore, they were costly.  The cost of sending a telegram depended upon the number of words in a telegram.  The first ever telegram in India was sent in 1850 from Kolkata to Diamond Harbour.  The last telegram in India was sent on 14th July 2013.  Telegram services in India lasted for  163 years.


Q. 151274

When was the first telegram sent and from where?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

1850 from Kolkata to Diamond Harbour


Q. 151275

How does an envelope reach its destination?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

An envelope reaches its destination through the label address and pin code written on it.


Q. 151276

Sometimes people send gifts through post offices, apart from letters. What is the name of that service?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Parcel service


Q. 151277

Recently, the khaki uniform of postman has been changed. What is the new colour of postman's uniform, in India.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Blue


Q. 151278

Who delivers our letters to us?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Post man


Q. 151279

What do we call the hobby of collecting stamps?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Philately


Q. 151280

Where should we go to purchase stamps, inland letters and post cards?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Post office


Q. 151281

Which is the fastest means of communication?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Speech


Q. 151282

When and where was the first post office started in India?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

1727, Kolkata


Q. 151283

What is a money order?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

It is one of the money transfer services offered by the post office.  It is defined as the order issued by a post office to pay the certain amount of money to the person in whose name the money order has been sent. 


Q. 151284

Apart from sending and receiving messages, which other services are provided by post office?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Post office also provides services like money transfer, speed post services, parcel services and banking services, etc.


Q. 151285

Who is a postmaster and what is his role?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

A postmaster is the head of the post office. He /she is responsible for the overall, day-to-day working of the post office.   He/she supervises and ensures smooth functioning of the post office.


Q. 151286

How many digits does a Pincode in India have? What do these digits denote?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

There are 6 digits in a Pincode.  The first digit denotes region in India, the next digit denotes sub-region, the third digit denotes the sorting district and the last 3 digits denote the post office.


Q. 151287

Why do we put more stamps on letters that are sent by airmail?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Sending letters to foreign countries and far-off destinations is very expensive.  Therefore, to cover the cost of sending letters by airmail we put more stamps on them.


Q. 151288

What do you know about telegram service?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Telegram was the fast message sending services offered by the post office.  They used to reach in less time than the normal letter therefore, they were costly.  The cost of sending a telegram depended upon the number of words in a telegram.  The first ever telegram in India was sent in 1850 from Kolkata to Diamond Harbour.  The last telegram in India was sent on 14th July 2013.  Telegram services in India lasted for  163 years.


Q. 151289

What is IMO?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

IMO stands for instant money order and is a fast money transfer service offered by the post office.  In this the money is transferred to another person through electronic means to ensure instant transfer of funds.


Q. 151290

What is the significance of stamps?

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SOLUTION

Stamps are used to pay for postal services. They are also printed to commemorate important historical, political and diplomatic events, in the memory of great personalities and, to mark rich and diverse art, culture and heritage of a country.


Q. 151291

Write few lines on the following:

Postcard

Express mail service

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SOLUTION

Postcard:It is a card on which messages can be written and sent without using envelope.  The postcards can be printed or non-printed both.  The printed postcards are very good travel souvenirs which can be collected.

Express mail services:It is a time bound, fast mail service by the post office to deliver letters and parcels within India and to foreign countries.  It is also known as speed post.


Q. 151292

What is the significance of pincode?

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SOLUTION

PIN stands for Postal Index Number. Each digit of the pincode denotes information related to the region, area and post office, the letter or parcel has been addressed to.  Therefore, on the basis of the pin code, post office staff members are able to sort and deliver the letters and parcels correctly. A wrong pin code may cause a letter or parcel to be lost.


Q. 151293

How does an envelope reach its destination?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

An envelope reaches its destination through the label address and pin code written on it.


Q. 151294

Who owns public property?

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SOLUTION

Public property is owned by the country’s government.


Q. 151295

List some things that are categorized under public property in school?

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SOLUTION

chairs and tables for students, teacher desks, blackboards etc.


Q. 151296

Define public property.

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Property which is meant for all or used by everyone is called public property.


Q. 151297

Define private property.

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Private property belongs to an individual or a group of individuals.


Q. 151298

Mention one duty towards our school’s public property.

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SOLUTION

We should not damage the blackboards and desks.


Q. 151299

Public property is also known as

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SOLUTION

national property


Q. 151300

Give some examples of private property.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

television, furniture, car, books


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