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Q. 151301

Write one difference between public and private properties.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Public Property

Private Property

Can be used by everyone.

Can be used only by the owner.


Q. 151302

What is our duty towards public property?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Duty to protect public property


Q. 151303

What right do we possess towards public property?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Right to use public property


Q. 151304

Give some examples of public property.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

roads, flyovers, national parks, museums


Q. 151305

Choose the odd one out:

 

Television, furniture, metro, house, books, car

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

metro


Q. 151306

Choose the odd one out:

Roads, buses, bags, government buildings, flyovers, rivers

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

bags


Q. 151307

Identify whether the property shown in the image is a public or private property.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

It is a private property. It is a bag which is owned by an individual.


Q. 151308

How can we protect and maintain public property in school?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

We can protect and maintain public property in school by not damaging blackboards and desks and switching off lights and fans when not in use.


Q. 151309

What do you mean by possession?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Possession is something which is owned by an individual or a group of individuals or a governing body.


Q. 151310

Agree or disagree:

We should write on the walls of the historical monuments in order to enhance their beauty.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Disagree. We should never write on the walls of the historical monuments as it spoils their beauty.

 


Q. 151311

Look around your classroom and name one property used by everyone.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Answers may vary.


Q. 151312

Underline the public properties mentioned in the passage below:

I sat on a bench when I got tired of walking on the road. Suddenly, I got a call on my mobile phone. It was my friend’s call who was asking me to come to a nearby park as he wanted to meet me. I took a bus and reached the park. He reached by his own car. We talked and enjoyed a boat ride too. Spending some time with friends always makes you happy.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

I sat on a bench when I got tired of walking on the road. Suddenly, I got a call on my mobile phone. It was my friend’s call who was asking me to come to a nearby park as he wanted to meet me. I took a bus and reached the park. He reached there by his own car. We talked and enjoyed a boat ride too. Spending some time with friends always makes you happy!

 


Q. 151313

Discuss the consequences which will be faced by everyone if public property is damaged.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

There would be a lot of inconvenience if we damage public property. Some of the bad consequences are listed here:

  1. We will not get medical facilities at government hospitals.
  2. We will be deprived of public or amusement parks for our entertainment.
  3. People who do not have personal vehicles will have to walk on the road.


Q. 151314

Who was responsible for awakening the women of India?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Sarojini Naidu


Q. 151315

Name the famous local leader who headed the movement against British in which he was captured and hanged by the British army.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Haipou Jadonang


Q. 151316

Rani Gaidinlui was native to which Indian state?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Assam


Q. 151317

Who took over and headed the movement against Britishers, which was previously headed by 'Haipou Jadonang'?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Rani Gaidinlui


Q. 151318

Who was the queen of the princely state, Jhansi, in the pre-independence era?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Rani Lakshmi Bai


Q. 151319

Who contested the first general elections in independent India and became an MP?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit


Q. 151320

Vijay Lakshmi Pandit was the first ambassador to which country?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Soviet Union


Q. 151321

Who was the first woman to be elected the President of UN General assembly?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit


Q. 151322

For how many years Rani Gaidinlui was put under life imprisonment?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

14 years


Q. 151323

In which year was Rani Gaidinliu honoured with Padma Bhushan?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

1993


Q. 151324

Rani Laksmi Bai was the queen of which princely state?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Jhansi


Q. 151325

Name the famous leader who gave the prefix 'Rani' to Gaidinliu.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru


Q. 151326

What is Ramabai Ranade's contribution as a social reformer?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Ramabai Ranade helped to improve the condition of women in India.


Q. 151327

What were the major contributions of Dr. Homi Jehangir Bhabha to India.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Dr.Homi Jehangir Bhabha established Tata Institute of Fundamental Research and Bhabha Atomic Research Centre.


Q. 151328

Who are scientists?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

People who study science and carry out scientific experiments are called scientists.


Q. 151329

Which religious leader brought Hinduism to the status of a major religion of the world?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Swami Vivekananda


Q. 151330

Name scientist who was an accomplished aerospace engineer, professor and also served as the President of India.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam


Q. 151331

Name the ancient prophet who lived in Iran.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Zoraster


Q. 151332

Name the Hindu monk who was born as Narendra Nath Dutt?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Swami Vivekananda


Q. 151333

Identify the personality in this picture and the religion founded by him.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Guru Nanak Dev, Sikhism


Q. 151334

Who was the founder of Arya Samaj?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Swami Dayanand Saraswati


Q. 151335

Who raised his voice against the social evil of Sati?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Raja Ram Mohan Roy


Q. 151336

Name the mystic poet famous for his couplet poems or dohas.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Kabir


Q. 151337

Krishna Deva Raya ruled which part of India?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Southern part


Q. 151338

Emperor Ashoka belonged to which dynasty?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Maurya


Q. 151339

Look at the following picture and identify the social evil:

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Child marriage


Q. 151340

Which war was won by emperor Ashoka and became a turning point of his life?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Battle of Kalinga


Q. 151341

Who was the leader of Rani Gaidinliu?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Rani Gaidinliu's leader was Haipou Jadonang. She joined his movement at the young age of 13. The movement was based on driving out Britishers from Manipur.


Q. 151342

What honour was given to Gaidinliu after her release?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Gaidinliu was respected by everybody for her role as a freedom fighter and in 1993; she was honoured with the prestigious Padma Bhushan.


Q. 151343

What was released by the Government of India in remembrance of Rani Gaidinliu?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

In remembrance of Rani Gaidinliu, the Government of India issued a postal stamp.


Q. 151344

Make a list of the contributions of Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit was an Indian diplomat and politician. She was the first woman to hold a cabinet post and was India's first ambassador to various foreign countries.


Q. 151345

What do you understand by the term 'tribe'.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Tribe can be defined as a social division in a traditional society; consisting of families or communities linked by social, economic, religious or blood ties.


Q. 151346

What kind of people are remembered by everyone even when they are no more?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Those people, who spend their lives in the welfare of common people, fight against injustice and share wisdom and knowledge are remembered by everyone  for many many years even after they have passed away.


Q. 151347

Who is an astronomer? Name an ancient Indian astronomer.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Those persons who study the universe and look for new planets, stars and movement of celestial bodies are called astronomers.  Varahmihir was an ancient Indian astronomer.


Q. 151348

List some of the popular religions of India. Also, name the people who founded them.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Some of the popular religions of India are Buddhism, Christianity, Islam and Jainism. Buddhism was founded by Lord Buddha, Christianity was founded by Jesus Christ, Islam was founded by Prophet Mohammad and Jainism was founded by Mahavira.


Q. 151349

Why is Akbar regarded as a great ruler?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Akbar is regarded as a great ruler because he respected all religions and gave importance to the welfare of common people. He himself could not read or write but was a great patron of arts, literature and music.


Q. 151350

Why is Sati considered a social evil?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Sati is considered a social evil because according to this custom, when the husband dies, the widow has to be burned alive on the funeral pyre with her husband.


Q. 151351

Write a short note Vijay Lakshmi Pandit.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit was the sister of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. After India's independence in 1947, Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit became free India's first ambassador to Soviet Union. She was ambassador there from 1949 to 1951. When she returned to India in 1952, she contested the first general elections in independent India and became an MP.

In 1953, Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit became the first woman elected president of the UN General Assembly.


Q. 151352

Write a short note on Rani Lakshmi Bai.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

No other woman warrior in the history of India has made such a powerful impact on the minds of  Indians as Rani of Jhansi.

Rani Lakshmi Bai refused to surrender her Jhansi and fought bravely dressed as a male during the Revolt of 1857. She died in the battle field, fighting the British forces. Her courage inspired many Indians to rise against the foreign rule.


Q. 151353

What all tributes has Gaidinliu received after the end of her struggle?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

When Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru met her for the first time, he called her 'Rani' and since then, the title 'Rani' has been used before her name. In 1993, she was honoured with the prestigious Padma Bhushan. In remembrance of Rani Gaidinliu, the Government of India also issued a postal stamp.


Q. 151354

Which is the northern-most state of India?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Himachal Pradesh


Q. 151355

In which stater were 'Nalanda' and 'Vaishali' universities located?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Bihar


Q. 151356

Name the states in which you will find the following monuments:

a. Taj Mahal

b. Red Fort

c. India Gate

d. Gateway of India

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

a.         Uttar Pradesh

b.         Delhi

c.          Delhi

d.         Mumbai


Q. 151357

Where are the following tourist places located in India?

a. Pamban Bridge

b. Cherrapunji Falls

c. Thar Desert

d. Kaziranga National Park

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

a.         Tamil Nadu

b.         Meghalaya

c.          Rajasthan

d.         Assam


Q. 151358

List some of your favourite food items and also name the states from where they belong.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

May vary


Q. 151359

In India, every state has its unique dance form. Name the states of the dance forms listed below:

a. Bhangra

b. Kalbelia

c. Kathak

d. Bamboo dance

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

a.         Punjab

b.         Rajasthan

c.          Uttar Pradesh

d.         Mizoram


Q. 151360

List three famous hill stations of Himachal Pradesh.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

a.         Shimla

b.         Kullu

c.          Manali


Q. 151361

 

Write the names of all states of India.

 

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

 

1.   Andhra Pradesh

2.   Arunachal Pradesh

3.   Assam

4.   Bihar

5.   Chhattisgarh

6.   Goa

7.   Gujarat

8.   Haryana

9.   Himachal Pradesh

10          Jharkhand

11.         Karnataka

12.        Kerala

13.        Madhya Pradesh

14.        Maharashtra

15.        Manipur

16.        Meghalaya

17.        Mizoram

18.       Nagaland

19.       Odisha

20.      Punjab

21.       Rajasthan

22.      Sikkim

23.      Tamil Nadu

24.      Tripura

25.      Uttarakhand

26.     Uttar Pradesh

27.     West Bengal

28.     Telangana

 


Q. 151362

What are national symbols? Name the national bird, national animal and national flower of India?  Write about the significance of any one of these.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

A national symbolis an animal, tree, flower or object that serves as a representative of the nation. The national flower of India is Lotus. The national animal is tiger and the national bird of India is peacock. All the  Padma awards like Padma-Shree, Padma-Vibushan awarded by the Government of India bear the symbol of 'Lotus'.


Q. 151363

Which all countries surround the border of India?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

India is surrounded by many countries. It is bordered by Pakistan towards the west, Bhutan, the People's Republic of China and Nepal towards the northand Bangladesh and Burma towards the east.


Q. 151364

Write one line about the following:

a. Bhangra

b. Uttar Pradesh

c. Andhra Pradesh

d. Cherrapunji

e. Assam

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

a. It is the famous dance of Punjab.

b. It is the state with the maximum number of districts.

c.   Kuchipudi is the famous dance of Andhra Pradesh

d. It is the second wettest place on Earth.

e. It is the first state in India where oil was found, at    Digboi, in 1889.


Q. 151365

Write one line about the state/capital given below.

 

.       Odisha

.       Bangalore

.       Punjab

.       Tamil Nadu

.       Dehradun

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

a.            The ancient Sun Temple, shaped like a huge chariot, is located at Konark in ­­­­­­­­­­­Odisha.

b.            Karnataka is the largest producer of silk and its capital is Bengaluru.

c.             Punjab is the land of five rivers. These rivers are Beas, Sutlej, Ravi, Chenab and Jhelum.

d.            Tamil Nadu is the state famous for its 'Shore Temples', which have been sculpted from large pieces of rock.

e.            Dehradun is the capital of the newly-formed state of Uttarakhand. It has been built in the valley between Himalayas and Shivaliks.


Q. 151366

Who heads and manages the country at :

a) the central level

b) the state level

c) the district level

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

The country is headed and managed at:

a. the central level by the Prime Minister and his council of ministers

b. the state level by the Chief minister and his council of ministers

c. The gram pradhans and the members of the panchayat.


Q. 151367

What are the three levels of government?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

The three levels of government are:

1. Central government

2. State Government

3. Local Government


Q. 151368

a. What is a constitution?

b. Who drafted the Indian Constitution and when?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

a. Constitution is a set of fundamental laws for a country that describes how it should be governed.

b. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar drafted the Indian Constitution on 26 November, 1949.


Q. 151369

What is a government?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

A government is a set of different functional areas which have power to make and implement policies and laws so that the law and order and peace are maintained.


Q. 151370

Draw a pyramid to depict the hierarchy of the Government at the three levels.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION


Q. 151371

Explain Nyaya Panchayat.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Nyaya Panchayat is a judicial body in a village panchayat. It is at the lowest in the hierarchy of the judicial system. Nyaya Panchayats are quite popular in the rural areas as it provides:


Q. 151372

Describe Zila Parishad.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

The Zila Parishad is at the top of the tier in the Panchayati Raj system. Its function is to look after the working of all the Panchayat Samitis and Gram Panchayats under the district.


Q. 151373

How is a government formed?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

The tenure of an elected government at the centre is 5 years. As such after every five years Lok Sabha elections are held. The total number of elected seats in the Lok Sabha is 543. The party that gets an absolute majority of 276 seats or more becomes the winner in the elections. If no single party wins an absolute majority, the leading party forms a coalition with other parties. Then, the winning party or the coalition nominates one of its members to be the Prime Minister. In turn the Prime Minister chooses the Council of Ministers.


Q. 151374

Give differences between modern day aircrafts and Kitty Hawk aircraft.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Modern day aircraft

Kitty Hawk aircraft

They are strongly built with metals and can fly at thousands of feet for many hours.

Kitty hawk was built out of light weight wood, could fly at 120 feet for 12 seconds only.

It can carry hundreds of passengers to different countries.

It carried only 1 person in it.


Q. 151375

When did US army took notice of the Wright brother’s invention?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

The US army took notice of the Wright brother’sinvention when they were going to sell it to European countries.


Q. 151376

What was the reaction of US army towards the invention of Wright brothers?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

The US Army showed no interest in the priceless invention of Wright brothers.


Q. 151377

Identify the flying equipment in the picture.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

glider


Q. 151378

What was the role of bicycle company started by Wright brothers in the development of aircrafts?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

The money obtained from bicycle company was used to fund the experiments and making of aircraft models.


Q. 151379

a.Wright brothers had ___________ siblings.

b. How long did the Wright brothers played with the toy helicopter gifted by their father?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

a.3

b.the children played with the toy helicopter till it broke.


Q. 151380

Name the parents of Wright brothers.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Father- Milton Wright

Mother- Susan Catherine Koerner


Q. 151381

Our world is now called as a _________ village.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

global


Q. 151382

List some modern day air crafts available to us.

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

airbus, boeing jets, fighter planes like MIG and sukhoi and space shuttles.


Q. 151383

What was the significance of Kitty Hawk?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Kitty Hawk was flown by Wright brothers on 17th December 1903. A person was sitting in it and it flew at 120 feet altitude for 12 seconds. For first time a person was able to fly in an aircraft in a controlled way.


Q. 151384

What was the speciality of gliders?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Gliders were simple air craft which had wings and they were powered by the wind.


Q. 151385

Where did Wright brothers get their inspiration for making air craft?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Their father gifted them a toy which looked like a helicopter while they were young. The brothers played with it until it broke and made a new one again. This developed their interest in air craft.


Q. 151386

What was the contribution of Wright brothers?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

They made air travel a reality.


Q. 151387

What is the significance of Param Vir Chakra?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

The Param Vir Chakra is India’s highest military decoration awarded to a person who shows highest level of bravery or self-sacrifice in the presence of any enemy. It may be awarded posthumously.


Q. 151388

Can you explain what made Abdul Hamid so special compared to other soldiers?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

During Indo-Pak war of 1965, Abdul Hameed who was posted there, saw the grave situation and acted heroically.

In spite of the fact that there was intense enemy shelling and tank fires, he destroyed the leading enemy tank followed by blowing up other two enemy tanks in flames.

In the war, he was wounded by an enemy explosive shell and became a martyr on the battlefield. His action inspired his comrades to put up a gallant fight against Pakistan. His act of courage and sacrifice and complete disregard for his personal safety in the military operation was considered as one of the highest traditions of the Indian Army. He was awarded the highest gallantary award of Param Vir Chakra.


Q. 151389

Do you agree with the following statements?

1.Abdul Hameed has been awarded Maha Vir Chakra for his heroic acts. Agree/Disagree

2.In 1965, Sino-India war took place.Agree/Disagree

3.The Indo-Pak war was launched when Pakistan attacked a village called Chima located within Indian borders.

4.Abdul Hameed was a Lance Naik in Indian Army. Agree/Disagree

5.Abdul Hameed was born in Uttar Pradesh. Agree/Disagree

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

1. Disagree (Param Vir Chakra)

2. Disagree (Indo-Pak war)

3.Agree

4.Disagree (Havildar)

5.Agree


Q. 151390

Give one word for the following:

1.Each year a _______ is organized on the date of Abdul Hameed’s martyrdom. (Mela/Rally)

2.______ in Hindi means, ‘bravest of the brave’. (Maha Vir/Param Vir)

3.In his honour, a postage stamp of value ____ was issued by Indian Postal Department. (Rs 3/Rs 5)

4.Indo-Pak war was fought in the year ____.(1965/1972)

5.Abdul Hameed was a soldier in Indian _____.(Army/Air-force)

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

(1.) Mela

(2.) Param Vir

(3.) Rs 3

(4.) 1965

(5.) Army


Q. 151391

Rani Lakshmi Bai was waging war against which foreign rule?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

British rule


Q. 151392

Which civilian award was conferred to Rani Lakshmi Bai for her contribution to India's struggle for freedom?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Padma Bhushan


Q. 151393

Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit was the first women to be elected as President of which Assembly?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

UN General Assembly


Q. 151394

Why did Rani Gaidinlui decided to fight against the British?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Gaidinliu was a tribal girl, who lived in hills and forests covering Nagaland and Manipur.The cruelty of British prompted her to fight against them and she became a freedom fighter.


Q. 151395

What inspired Rani and what were the consequences of her fight?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Influenced by Gandhiji's ideas and principles, Rani Gaidinliu, at a young age, joined his cousin's freedom movement. When caught, she was put under life imprisonment for waging war against the British. She spent 14 years of her life in jail. However, she was finally released from prison after India gained independence.


Q. 151396

Which aspects of your society or customs are not acceptable to you and why? What changes do you want to see in these areas of your daily life? How do you think you can achieve them? (Hint: Write about the changes that you wish to make, like cleaner roads or more playgrounds)

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Answers may vary.


Q. 151397

Dr.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam is widely revered by the youth of today as an inspiring figure. Do some reading and write a short paragraph on his achievements. (Hint: You can read his autobiography or an article about him)

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Answers may vary


Q. 151398

Why do we need social reformers?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

We need social reformers to eradicate the malpractices that creep into our society from time-to-time. These social reformers develop awareness amongst people against problems like, child marriage, lack of education , equality for women, dowry system, etc.


Q. 151399

What is the importance of different religious leaders?

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Our religious leaders are important because they help in spreading the basics of humanity, love, peace, happiness and forgiveness. These qualities are important for every society so that everyone can live in harmony with each other.


Q. 151400

Do you like mathematics as a subject? Write some lines about your favourite mathematician.(Hint: He could be your Maths teacher or Albert Einstein)

Right Answer is:

SOLUTION

Answers may vary


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